In the midst of difficult times, it's hard to have gratitude.  These stories in this episode give us examples of experiencing God's presence and wisdom and help with gratitude amid our most difficult moments. Mel was in Manhattan on 9/11. Cindy found gratitude through a thrift store find. Jen Driskill (KTIS) experienced gratitude in the waiting. And Ann shares her story of gratitude amidst a heartbreaking diagnosis. Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams host Wow God Stories in hopes you will realize your own Wow God story and boldly tell it to someone today. 

NOTE: Mel Torre's story was first heard on The Unfolding Podcast with Meridith Foster.

Ann Sorenson (Professor of Film at the University of Northwestern - St. Paul) and Lisa Williams (Network Talent Coach for Northwestern Media) spotlight true stories that make us say, "Wow God".  On today's show, three women share encounters they believe could have been angels.  From beginning to end, the Bible talks about heavenly beings that protect, minister, sing, bring messages, and fight for mankind.  Today's stories were first shared by Meridith Foster on The Unfolding Podcast.

Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams share Wow God Stories that focus on God’s provision from Jason Rackow, director of the Wow God Podcast Network at WowGod.com, and Chrissy Kirkman, executive director of Finding Balance and the host of The Old School Food Freedom Podcast (ChrissyKirkman.com). Let these stories inspire you to share your own Wow God Stories.

Stories today are from Dr. Melissa Mork, filmmaker Greg Winter, and Dareth Ly, who oversees all of the Cambodian Hope Centers with One Child.  As you listen to today's Wow God Stories, Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams hope you will consider your own Wow God story and what it takes to follow God's calling, even when it's scary.  

Join Lisa Williams and Ann Sorenson as they dig deep into storytelling concepts, unearthing the powerful ways you can tell a better story and, ultimately, how using storytelling concepts could help you live a better story.  Special guest Meridith Foster from The Unfolding Podcast.

Description: Join Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams for three Wow God stories that help us consider how the God of the universe is a loving Father who cares about our lives with tender lovingkindness.  As you listen to stories from Jamie Winship (identityexchange.com), Faron Dice (onechild.org), and Ginger Cash Etcheson (gingeretcheson.com), may you hunger with us to understand the beauty, mystery, power, and transformation that comes through knowing Jesus and praying in His name.

A runaway car, a desperate man outside the hospital, a grandfather's awe at extraordinary circumstances, a heart held by God, and a woman set free... Today's show is filled with Wow God stories of miraculous rescues.  Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams discuss the different ways you can start your story and the importance of emotions when telling the true stories that make you say, "Wow, God."  If today's show is meaningful to you, please share it with a friend who needs to be reminded that God is able.  When you're ready, you can tell your story at WowGod.com.  You can be the Wow God story for a child in extreme poverty by becoming a child champion at Onechild.org/wowGod.

Today's show is filled with storytellers from Wow God Stories Live events. As you listen, notice the change that happened in each person's life. We don't have to stay the same! Through Jesus Christ, we experience transformation. If you would like to tell a story of transformation, freedom, strength, or truly any story where you saw the hand of God undeniably, please join us at the next Wow God Story Live event. Find out where the next Live event will be, or tell us your story now with your own voice at WowGod.com. To create transformative Wow God stories in the life of a child living in poverty, come to OneChild.org/WowGod.

The love between a mother and a child is an intense love.  Today's show spotlights relationships with moms - stories of prayer, betrayal, kindness, faith, and loss.  All these stories ultimately bring us to a point where we say, "Wow, God hears, cares, and makes a way where there seems to be no way."  If today's show touches your soul in some way, please let us know.  Connect with us and tell your story at WowGod.com.  Join us in writing Wow God stories by helping children in poverty thrive and discover hope in Jesus Christ; become a Child Champion at OneChild.com/WowGod.  You might be the answer to a mother's prayer.

God is alive and active in our lives!  Ann Sorenson and Lisa Williams spotlight Wow God stories in this episode, revealing the power of answered prayer in wrongs made right, in overcoming fear, in physical healing, and in a miraculous situation that was a direct answer to a father’s prayer.  Thank you to Keith Stevens, Zach Williams, Sharon from a Wow God Stories Live event, a mom who left us a precious message, and Andy Youso for sharing your Wow God stories today!  May today’s show encourage all of us to pray, trust, and rest in the love of a God who is a caring Father.  When you are ready, please share your story with your own voice on the Wow God Stories page at www.wowGod.com.