Story Behind

A young woman has been returned to her father after missing and being kidnapped two years ago.    AND   While March is Reba McEntire's birthday month, it's also the month she lost her beautiful, inspiring mother and her band.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/daughter-reunited-with-dad/  https://www.godupdates.com/reba-mcentire-lost-her-band/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Bruce Springsteen signed a student’s note for school, excusing them for their absence.   AND   Michael W. Smith performs an unforgettable rendition of ‘In Christ Alone.’     To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/bruce-springsteen-signed-note/  https://www.godupdates.com/michael-w-smith-performs-in-christ-alone/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Eight months ago, Mary Lou Retton was fighting for her life. Today, she is thankful to God and her four daughters.   AND   Lulu Gribbin,15, took a beach trip with her mom, twin sister Ellie, friends, and their moms.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/mary-lou-retton-fighting-for-her-life-update/  https://www.godupdates.com/lulu-gribbin-shark-attack/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

After pulling Waylon Saunders’ lifeless body from a pool, the toddler without a pulse spent three hours technically dead.   AND   Mom awakes to realize her husband isn't breathing and has passed away, leaving her to raise her 8 kids alone.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/toddler-without-a-pulse-waylon-saunders/  https://www.godupdates.com/raise-8-kids-cloe-green/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Chip and Joanna Gaines have a rule in their home: You cannot use social media until the summer before going to college.   AND   In the bustling streets of Sacramento, California, Lauren Jope found herself in a moment of unexpected heroism.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/chip-and-joanna-gaines-no-social-media/  https://www.godupdates.com/lauren-jope-homeless-hero/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Considering the morals in Hollywood, you may not expect Lenny Kravitz and celibacy to go hand-in-hand.   AND   A tragedy became a story of miracles about a baby boy born with extra skin that shocked the doctors.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/lenny-kravitz-celibacy/  https://www.godupdates.com/tomm-tennent-born-with-extra-skin/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A dog in England tragically passed away in an apartment fire, but not before saving his owner's life.   AND   A school bus driver passes out in Michigan, leaving a vehicle full of children in serious peril.    To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/dog-saved-owner-from-fire/  https://www.godupdates.com/bus-driver-passes-out-in-michigan/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

A homeless man’s life changed for the better, all because of the unconditional love of one sweet dog.   AND   A drive-thru employee, without hesitation, leaps into action to help an unresponsive child.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/homeless-mans-life-changed/  https://www.godupdates.com/drive-thru-employee-saves-child/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

It was heartbreaking to hear of gospel and contemporary Christian artist Mandisa’s death back in April.   AND   Rescuers' hearts break as they find puppies in a dumpster, but love transforms them.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/mandisa-s-death-danny-gokey-christian-singer/  https://www.godupdates.com/puppies-in-dumpster/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Amanda Rector was reunited with her biological son in a Walmart. The two of them hadn’t been together for 18 years.   AND   Country music singer Alan Jackson has announced his plans to extend his farewell concert tour as he battles his sickness.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godupdates.com/reunited-biological-son/  https://www.godupdates.com/alan-jackson-concert-tour/  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.