Darryl Strawberry had an exceptional baseball career, including four World Series wins. But off the field, he was battling drug addiction, sex addiction, and brokenness from an abusive childhood.“My baseball career started because of my pain, the emptiness on the inside.”It took many years for Darryl to figure out the cure for that pain and emptiness, but once he did, there was no stopping him. Listen to Darryl tell how Jesus Christ took his out-of-control life and gave him a life of peace and purpose.This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s 1992 message at the dedication of the Georgia Dome. You can listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/dedication-of-georgia-dome/You can get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening the relationship you already have, visit www.FindPeaceWithGod.netMusic used in this episode: Austin French – Why God (instrumental) @ 0:01Austin French – Bring It To You @ 0:48Hawk Nelson – Never Let You Down @ 9:54Sanctus Real – Breaking Point @ 14:05GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Nate Larkin was a pastor, married with three children, who had allowed himself to be trapped by pornography and sexual addiction. It wasn’t until his wife discovered Nate’s secrets and drew a line in the sand that Nate found freedom.“I don’t think I ever really met Jesus, until I stepped out of my religious persona and become just another desperate, broken man.”Nate recounts his struggle and his recovery on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “Obsession With Sex”, from the May 14, 1967 edition of The Hour of Decision radio program. Listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/obsession-with-sex/You can get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening the relationship you already have, visit www.FindPeaceWithGod.netMusic used in this episode: MercyMe – Free @ 0:30Citizen Way – How Sweet the Sound @ 11:11Micah Tyler – Wretch No More @ 15:17GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

“The very thing, blindness, that should have taken me down, that’s the one thing that God has really used to give me a platform of ministry.”Author and Bible teacher Jennifer Rothschild describes what it’s like to go from having eyesight to losing it. She also shares about her family, ministry work and relationship with Jesus on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “The Blind Man,” from New York City in 1957. Listen to the full message here: billygraham.org/audio/the-blind-man/You can get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/You can connect with Jennifer Rothschild at jenniferrothschild.com or on her Facebook page: facebook.com/jennifer.j.rothschild/If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening the relationship you already have, visit findpeacewithgod.netMusic used in this episode:Sara Groves – Like a Lake @ 0:33Sara Groves – It Is Well @ 8:00 and 16:20Sara Groves – Enough @ 20:20GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Have you ever felt frustrated by the Church? Mary Jo Sharp has.After a childhood without God, Mary Jo felt like her life had no meaning. Then, Mary Jo’s high school band director gave her a Bible before she went to college and she surrendered her heart to Jesus.But Mary Jo quickly found out that churches are not immune to conflict and criticism—and that she still had some big questions about life. In spite of some painful experiences, Mary Jo found answers and is still committed to living in Christian community. She shares why on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “The Danger of Neutrality”, from his 1991 Crusade in Seattle, Washington. Listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/the-danger-of-nuetrality/You can get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening the relationship you already have, visit www.FindPeaceWithGod.netMusic used in this episode: MercyMe – The Hurt & The Healer @ 0:33MercyMe – Finish What He Started @ 13:16MercyMe – God With Us @ 17:06GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Singer and songwriter Laura Story was a newlywed when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Laura hoped it was a short detour on the road they had mapped out for themselves. But that wasn’t the case.“What we thought was a detour ended up being the road.” Listen to what Laura has learned through this difficult, ongoing experience—and how it inspired her best-known song, “Blessings.”This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “God Plus You”, from his 1975 Crusade in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/god-plus-you/You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/Music used in this episode:Laura Story – He Will Not Let Go @ 0:29Laura Story – Indescribable @ 7:30Laura Story – Blessings @ 16:46Laura Story – I Give Up @ 20:55GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Philip deCourcy grew up in Northern Ireland in the 1960s and 70s. As a teenager, he became a “hooligan,” taking part in violence and chaos at soccer games and on the streets of Belfast. Although his family followed Jesus, it wasn’t until Philip was 16 that he realized the need for his own salvation. After that, his whole life changed.Philip went from fighting police officers to becoming one himself. That eventually led him to go to seminary and become a pastor. He’ll share the full story on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.“I had to learn security’s not the absence of danger ‘cause that’s an impossibility in Northern Ireland as a police officer. It’s the presence of God.”This episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s 1972 message “The Good News in Northern Ireland.” Listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/the-good-news-in-ireland/Music used in this episode:Phil Wickham – Grace @ 00:31The Afters – Battles @ 10:26Phil Wickham – Living Hope @ 15:36You can get in touch with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/To learn more about beginning or deepening your relationship with Jesus, visit https;//www.FindPeaceWithGod.netGPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

“I just prayed, ‘Lord, help us… We need you bad.’”New York City firefighter Mike Anson’s faith in Jesus was forever changed by the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. As Mike helped to dig through the wreckage of the fallen World Trade Center towers, he felt depressed. But as time went on, Mike began to feel God’s presence and peace. Hear the full story on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.Featuring music from MercyMe and an excerpt from Billy Graham’s address to the nation three days after the 9/11 attacks. You can hear that message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/address-at-natl-day-of-prayer-and-remembrance/Learn more about the Billy Graham Rapid Response team here: www.billygrahamrrt.orgAlso, be sure to connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

At the height of his career, while leading a large church in California, Terry Wardle had an emotional breakdown and was institutionalized as a result.“It’s hard, it’s humiliating. And depression is a beast. It causes you to lose perspective on what’s real and what is not real. It’s hard to muster up hope.”But hope is exactly what Terry found when he began to let Jesus shine a light on the dark childhood memories he had tried to bury in the past. You’ll also hear from the International Director of the Billy Graham Rapid Response Team, talking about the ministry’s response to Hurricane Dorian. Learn more about the work of the Rapid Response Team: https://billygraham.org/what-we-do/evangelism-outreach/rapid-response-team/about/?dr=billygrahamrrt.orgThis episode features an excerpt from Billy Graham’s 1965 message “Be Not Despondent.” You can listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/be-not-despondent/Also, be sure to connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

“I heard the Lord say, ‘Show the world My grace.’”Craig James was a drug dealer and drug addict who was always chasing the next high. His life was spiraling out of control at the age of 27 when he felt a strong urge to go to his aunt’s church. Craig had an encounter with Jesus there that changed his life.Today, Craig is a rapper who goes by the name 5ive (pronounced “Five”). His music and his concerts are totally focused on telling the world about Jesus and freedom from sin. 5ive is our guest on this edition of GPS: God. People. Stories. and you’ll be hearing some of his music throughout the episode.Featuring an excerpt from Billy Graham’s 1957 message “The Grace of God.” You can listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/the-grace-of-god/Also, be sure to connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

A Cambodian girl named Boun grew up on a houseboat in a floating village, where she suffered abuse at the hands of several family members. Around age six or seven, she became deathly ill. Instead of taking her to the doctor, her father was content to let her die.She eventually went to live in a safe house for girls run by Christians. After all she had been through, Boun struggled to understand God’s love. That changed after she received a pair of flip-flops and a stuffed animal as a gift from someone in another country. Featuring the music of Sara Groves, plus an excerpt from Billy Graham’s message “God’s Gift of the Holy Spirit”. Listen to the full message here: https://billygraham.org/audio/gods-gift-of-the-holy-spirit/You can connect with us through email at [email protected] or on Billy Graham Radio Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/billygrahamradio/GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.