When Lisa* was a little girl, Thanksgiving meant ordering fast food while family members got drunk and fought. Her traumatic childhood led her to decades of dysfunction, drug abuse, and jail time. During those years of chaos, Lisa had five children.  

When Lisa hit rock bottom in 2019, she checked into a Christ-centered residential recovery center in Charlotte, North Carolina. By the grace of God, Thanksgiving began to look a lot different for Lisa and her children. Listen to the story of God’s faithfulness in her life on this episode of GPS.

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For much of his early life, soccer was everything to Ben Locke. He was on the path to success until health issues—and something more sinister—nearly ended more than just his sports career. 

When Ben could no longer rely on his physical abilities, he learned to lean on Jesus Christ and a new talent God revealed. Listen as he shares his journey on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. 

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Growing up, Chip Ingram believed that anything short of constant success meant failure. That all changed when he was invited to a Fellowship of Christian Athletes camp where he traded his ideals of success for salvation in Jesus Christ.

Chip now leads Living on the Edge, a ministry that encourages people to live out their faith in Jesus Christ. Hear how Chip’s journey from performance-driven living to a life transformed by grace is still impacting others on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. 

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If you’d like to know more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ, or deepening the faith you already have, visit FindPeacewithGod.net.

If you’d like to pray with someone, call our 24-hour prayer line at 855-255-7729. People are available to talk 24 hours a day, seven days a week. 

Hurricane Helene caused torrential floods and mudslides in Western North Carolina—devastating the entire region in late September. 

On Saturday, September 27, one North Carolina resident—Ken Fisher—rescued his neighbor and lifelong friend who had been caught up in a landslide and then trapped in a storm drain. Ken shares the terrifying events of that day, and how God is with us in the worst situations, on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. 

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As a professional bareback bull rider, Todd Pierce had “lots of close calls with life and death situations.” However, his biggest fear lurked within.

Find out how Todd overcame a career-ending injury, his deepest fears, and how God lead him to use his rodeo experience to share the love of Jesus Christ on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. 

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This episode originally aired September 21, 2016. 

Greg Stier didn’t fit in with his family. He was a timid youth surrounded by uncles who were street fighters, bodybuilders, and boxers. Even the Mafia called them the “Crazy Brothers.” 

However, in an unlikely turn of events, God led Greg—and his family—out of darkness and called him into ministry. Today, Greg Stier is the founder of Dare 2 Share Ministries, an organization that equips teenagers to share the Gospel. Hear Greg’s transformational story and how Dare 2 Share was impacted by the Columbine High School shooting on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. 

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Ruth Chou Simons shares her inspiring journey of immigrating from Taiwan to the U.S. to becoming an author, artist, mother of six boys, and founder of GraceLaced—a Christ-centered art company.

Ruth explains that she’s always loved being a mom, but struggled through times of frustration when it came to growing a business on top of managing her household. It was during that time when Ruth came to understand the importance of being faithful in the moment. Her story will encourage you to pursue your passions and trust in God’s plan, no matter where you start. 

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 After a diving accident rendered her quadriplegic, Joni Eareckson Tada went through a dark time in her life. However, just as Joni’s physical life was changed in an instant, her spiritual life also changed quickly--and permanently.

Now, Joni is an accomplished writer, singer, podcaster, painter, and advocate for the disabled. Find out how the love of Jesus Christ fills her life with joy and purpose on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.

For more of Joni's incredible story, watch the 1979 World Wide Pictures full-length movie Joni, starring Joni herself, on YouTube here.

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This episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. aired in its original form on Nov. 15, 2015. 

Sherrie Fausey has experienced everything from earthquakes to gang violence in the 24 years since she followed God’s leading to become a missionary in Haiti. But she’s also witnessed people experience spiritual and physical healing. 

Hear Sherrie talk about how God has guided and protected her through the joys and challenges of her ministry on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.

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Lisa Harper was in her 40s when she felt that her plan to adopt a child was looking like a pipe dream. That is, until she received a phone call from some friends in Haiti. She’s now Mom to Missy—a Haitian girl who was so sick she almost didn’t live to see her third birthday.

“She was 2½ years old and 19 pounds.”

Listen as Lisa shares insight about trusting God wherever He leads.

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This episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. aired in its original form on Sept. 28, 2016.