Story Behind
Each week, the team behind GodTube and GodUpdates tells the stories behind popular Christian songs, trending news stories, and Christian celebrities. The podcast explores the inspiration and history behind these topics. It offers a behind-the-scenes look at the Christian entertainment and news world.
Episodes
Mother of Three Passed Away Unexpectedly, Neighborhood Did Something Beautiful | Determined Young Girl Launches Fundraiser For Friend
A mother of three passed away unexpectedly, then her neighborhood did something beautiful. AND A young girl starts fundraising for her friend once she realizes she needs a little bit of help to play. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/mother-of-three-honored.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/young-girl-star
Father Saves Teenage Son's Life By Donating Kidney | When His 7-Year-Old Son Had a Stroke in the Pool, Father Saved His Life
A North Texas father donates a kidney to his son after he’s diagnosed with a genetic disease called Alport Syndrome. AND When his 7-year-old son had a stroke in the pool, this father saved his life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/father-donates-kidney-to-son.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/fathe
Couple Celebrating Diamond Anniversary Shares the Secrets to Long Marriage | Firefighters Adopt This Sweet Pup That Ended Up at Firehouse
A very special couple is celebrating their diamond anniversary after 75 impressive years of marriage. They got together in 1951, and the happy couple is still in love after so many years. AND The newest member of the Fort Worth Fire Department isn't a firefighter. He has four paws, a wagging tail, and a heart that has already captured an entire station. To see videos and photo
Stranger Reaches Out to Help a Family of Six Whose Van Was Stolen | Couple From Oklahoma Drive Their 100-Year-Old Car On Route 66
When a family with six kids went on vacation on the Oregon coast, they only made it one full day before their van, with all their camping gear, 7 bikes, and a stroller, was stolen. AND A couple celebrated the 100th anniversary of America’s most famous roadway by driving Route 66 to California from Oklahoma. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUp
Young Man Rings the Cancer-Free Bell, and Graduates High School | Lost Teddy Bear Goes on an Airport Adventure Before Returning Home
A young man rings the cancer-free bell and graduates from high school, all on the same day. AND A little bear named Bobby had quite the airport adventure when his owner, 4-year-old Patrick, accidentally left him at the DFW airport before embarking on a family vacation. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/cancer-fr
After 50 Years of Teaching, She Said Goodbye to Students | High School Throws Their 90-Year-Old Well-Loved Janitor a Birthday Party
Everyone’s favorite teacher at St. Margaret School in Narberth, Pennsylvania, retires after 50 years, and it’s so bittersweet. AND A high school throws their 90-year-old, well-loved janitor a birthday party, and the students think he deserves more than what they could offer. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.
Community Welcomes Beloved Mailman Back After Beating Cancer | For 40th Anniversary, Utah Couple Decides to Bike 4,000 Miles Across Country
Willie Stone is the “mailman of the century” after spending 40 years on the same routes in Henrico County, Virginia. AND Bliss and Robert Sawyer of Saratoga Springs, UT, recently set out on what may be their most ambitious journey yet: biking across America from Washington state to New Jersey. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpda
Father's Goal Lives On as Family Completes 365 Days of Playing Catch | Teacher and Fellow Students Support Young Girl Battling Cancer
In March of 2024, Cory Wiederin of Ankeny, Iowa, found out he had cancer. He passed away in January of 2026 from a rare form of kidney cancer. AND When one of her students got diagnosed with a rare disease, a Virginia music teacher took a big step to support the young girl with cancer in a very special way. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates!
A School in Pennsylvania Buried a Time Capsule in 1976, They’ve Finally Opened It 50 Years Later | A Woman Battling Incurable Cancer Set Her Sights on Everest, and Made It to the Top
In today's uplifting news, a Pennsylvania elementary school finally opened a time capsule that had been buried for fifty years. Claysville Elementary School in Claysville, PA, buried the capsule in 1976, and students and teachers gathered in the school auditorium to see what had been hidden away for half a century. Some students guessed correctly what would be inside, including money and old penci
Woman Walks Away with Only a Few Scratches after a Car Crashes through Her Windshield | A Simple Wrong Number Led to a Beautiful Friendship between Two Strangers
A Texas woman survived a terrifying highway accident when a three-foot piece of rebar flew through her windshield and struck her glasses without leaving a scratch. She was driving through Flint, Texas, while delivering Instacart orders when a utility truck passed in the opposite direction and a piece of rebar came loose, flying directly toward her car. She had no time to react or move out of the w
Soldier Surprises Daughter at Her High School Graduation | Community Steps Up to Honor WWII Veteran With No Known Family
A Louisiana high school senior thought she was going to have a good graduation day after years of studying, but it became great when her father, a soldier, surprised her with her diploma. AND In Hanson, Massachusetts, 98-year-old World War II veteran John Bernard Arnold was laid to rest, but he did not leave this world alone. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode
Mom and Daughter Share Life in Retirement Community, it is Quite Special | Firefighters Save Little League Game and Give Kids a Memory
Some very special family members in New York are enjoying a mother-daughter bond that most people don’t get to experience at their ages. AND Firefighters save a Little League game and give the kids a memory they will never forget. There’s something about firefighters when you’re a kid. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! htt
Martin Short Opens Up About Love, Loss, and Finding Joy Through Hardest Moments | California Couple Celebrates Their 80th Anniversary
CBS Sunday Morning sat down with Martin Short to talk about his life, his losses, and his new documentary, Marty, Life is Short, which is now streaming on Netflix. AND A California couple celebrates their 80th anniversary after meeting as teenagers. At 101 years old, Jennifer McMullen still remembers the beginning of her love story like it was yesterday. To see videos and phot
Paralyzed Nearly 2 Years Ago, Man Walked Across the Stage to Earn His MBA | A Nurse Saved a Baby, 50 Years Later, They Still Have Bond
A paralyzed man walks again at Virginia Union University, for the second time, thanks to a whole lot of determination and a pair of robotic legs. AND A nurse saved a baby no one thought would survive; 50 years later, they still have a strong bond. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/paralyzed-man-walks-again.html&
Woman Gives Birth to Baby On Airplane With the Help of Passengers | Born in 1918, This 108-Year-Old Woman Has No Plans of Slowing Down
A woman named Ashley was aboard a Delta flight traveling from Atlanta to Portland when labor suddenly began mid-flight. AND One woman born in 1918 is still going strong in Dover, Delaware. She’s 108 years old, exercises every day, and still drives. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-gives-birth-
Baby Who Was Born Twice After Miracle Surgery Celebrates First Birthday | 85-Year-Old Man Receives His Doctorate Degree
A miracle baby born twice is about to celebrate his first birthday. Little Cassian Joubert’s life is truly a wonder. AND Tennessee State University had a very special grad this year. The college had the honor of having an 85-year-old receive a doctorate degree. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/baby-born-t
Grandma Never Got to Go to a Prom, So Young Man Took Her to His | A Man Took the Stage at Graduation, Announced He Was Paying Off Loans
Junior high school student Avant Williams fulfilled a promise he made as a toddler by taking his grandmother, Svala Heller, to prom. AND A hard-working man by the name of Anil Kochhar stepped up to the microphone and changed lives with a few simple words and a deep pocket. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teen-
Pilot’s Final Flight Was Canceled, Then Rival Airline Gave Him Deserved Goodbye | Triplets Turn 86-Year-Old and Have So Much to Share
A pilot’s final flight was canceled, then a rival airline gave him the goodbye he deserved. AND The first-ever-recorded triplets in Forsyth County, North Carolina, will celebrate more than 8 and a half decades together on June 6th. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/canceled-flight-retirement.html htt
Couple Delivers Baby at Stoplight, Not Making it to Hospital | First Grader Saves Classmate From Choking, Now Honorary Member of Fire Dept
They were so close to the hospital, but not close enough. David Larvick-Rounds recalls clearly when his wife, Madison, demanded, “Get out right now! The baby’s coming.” AND A first-grader saves his classmate from choking and is now an honorary member of the fire department! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.god
He Helped Deliver Her, 22 Years Later, He Watched Her Graduate | 30 Years Apart, Siblings Found Each Other Again in Retirement Home
A lifelong friend of one of the graduates, a firefighter who delivered her as a baby, attended and made her day. AND Siblings Becky Gibson and Ralph Slawter had not seen each other for three decades. Then, one day, they found that they were both in the very same Ohio retirement home. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com
95-Year-Old Veteran Honored by Schoolchildren in Birthday Celebration | A Grandpa Just Completed the World’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle
A 95-year-old veteran honored by schoolchildren in a sweet birthday celebration will make you misty-eyed. You may want to grab a box of tissues. AND A grandpa just completed the world’s largest jigsaw puzzle, 60,000 pieces in all, and you’ll be surprised to have a little advice about life coming from those pieces. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode
A Reunion at a Hospital of NICU Families and Care Teams | Dolly Parton Gives Update on Her Health and Life After Husband's Passing
A beautiful reunion at a California hospital brings NICU families and care teams back together for a sweet moment. AND The singer and entertainer had been dealing with some health issues. Knowing she is doing better is quite the relief, and we pray she continues to heal. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/hospita
91-Year-Old Man Becomes Grandfather For the First Time | Teens Receive Unexpected Surprise After Being Spotted Praying Before Prom
A 91-year-old is one proud poppy after getting the world record for the oldest grandfather in the world. AND Teens received an unexpected surprise after someone saw them praying before prom. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/oldest-grandfather-beats-world-record.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/teens-pray
Denny’s Busboy Serves for 48 Years—Then Is Honored with Celebration | Coffee Shop Creates Opportunities for Workers with Disabilities
Denny’s Busboy serves for 48 years–then is honored with a heartwarming celebration. It’s rare to stay in a job we like, and it’s even more rare to let that passion for a job last nearly fifty years. AND A coffee shop creates opportunities for workers with disabilities and inspires a community. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit G
Facing Cancer Diagnosis, Teen Found Joy in Hospital Prom | A Football Player Met a Boy Selling Lemonade, Act of Kindness Sparked Hope
For 17-year-old Kaitlyn Hutchins, prom became something even deeper. It became a night of courage, love, and memories wrapped in pink tulle and hope. AND It was a warm day in 2023 when the South Dakota State Jackrabbits player saw 9-year-old Kamden on the side of the road with no customers. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godt
Woman's Boyfriend Proposes Right After She Completes a Triathlon | At 90 Years Old, Bruce Willis' Mom Has Been Volunteering For the LAPD
When Cindy Alghawi competed in her first triathlon, she thought the only thing waiting for her at the end of the finish line was a sense of accomplishment and hugs from her parents and boyfriend. AND A woman named Marlene Willis has been volunteering for the LAPD for more than 20 years. The 90-year-old, known around the station as “Mrs. Willis,” was recently honored for h
Couple Married Over 70 Years Pass Away Within Hours of Each Other | 5-Year-Old is Now a Hero After He Saves Family From House Fire
A couple married over 70 years pass away within hours of each other, and it’s quite the story. This is the kind of love story we all quietly long for. AND Heroes come in all shapes and sizes. They don’t need capes, titles, or years behind them. Sometimes they wear little pajamas, carry a blanket, and speak with the brave voice of a child. To see videos and photos r
Family Grows From One Child to Five With Quadruplets | Diagnosed with Leukemia, Teen Completed a Full Marathon From Hospital
Adriana Luna and her fiancé, Anthony Lerma, weren’t expecting any babies at all when they discovered they were going to have four. AND The Massachusetts teen completed a marathon at a hospital despite battling leukemia, and the whole medical facility had his back. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/b
Aunt’s Life-Saving Gift Gives 2-Year-Old Second Chance After Cancer | Teens Keep Childhood Promise, Made At Age 7 and Go to Prom Together
Did you know there was such a thing as a living-donor liver transplant? AND We all need more heartwarming prom stories like this! These teens kept their childhood promise they made at age 7 and are heading to prom together. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/living-donor-transplant-saves-toddler.html https:
High Schoolers Give Back By Fixing Cars and Donating Them to Single Moms | He Fought in 3 Wars, Now Veteran Is Celebrating 100 Years
High schoolers take a class and give back to the community by fixing cars and donating them to single moms. AND Can you believe this man fought in three wars, and now this veteran is celebrating 100 years of life. And here’s the kicker, he’s aiming for 110! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/cars-for-
Women's Mission to Help Seniors with Independence, One Boutique at a Time | Husband and Wife Act as ‘Guardian Angels’ During Fire Rescue
Two special women are on a mission to give people in retirement homes the shopping experience they miss. AND A husband and wife act as ‘guardian angels’ during a terrifying house fire rescue. Sometimes courage doesn’t look like flashing lights or loud applause. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog
Toddler Shows Act of Kindness to Stranger at McDonald's | Couple Surprises Grandma and Guests at Engagement Party, Turns it Into Wedding
A special toddler shows kindness by sitting with an elderly man who was eating alone. The little boy made that man’s day, and his mom’s. AND You won’t believe this; a couple surprises grandma and other guests at their engagement party by turning it into their wedding. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.c
Drivers Jump Into Action to Save Co-Worker Having Medical Emergency | Entrepreneur With Down Syndrome Turns Passion Into Sauce Brand
Fellow bus drivers jumped into action to save a coworker who was having a medical emergency. AND An entrepreneur with Down Syndrome turns a passion for grilling into a global barbecue sauce! The kitchen smelled like onions and something deeper—hope, maybe. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/bus-drivers-save
Former Janitor Becomes a Doctor at the Hospital Where She Once Cleaned | Hero Principal Named Prom King After Stopping a School Shooter
Dr. Shay Taylor-Allen is celebrating a near-miracle this year. In Cinderella style, she transformed from a janitor to a doctor at the very same hospital, the Yale School of Medicine. AND Kirk Moore, the principal at Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma, was named prom king for a special reason. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.
84-Year-Old Hero Honored for Decision to Give a Kidney | When a Church Leader Collapsed, 9-Year-Old’s Response Made a Difference
An 84-year-old organ donor just made the decision to give up a kidney for his son-in-law. The man, Graham Sisson, broke a hospital record. AND When a church leader collapsed, this 9-year-old’s brave response made all the difference and saved a life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/84-year-old-organ-donor
18-Year-Old Wins Grocery Bagging Championship After Training | Mom Honors Her Late Son’s Legacy by Dancing With People He Saved
An 18-year-old became the best bagger in America after months of training. Thanks to his family’s help, the grocery bagging pro won a $10,000 prize. AND Her son, Austin Hollis, was only 26 years old when he passed away in March 2024. He was a dance instructor, someone who spent his days helping others move, laugh, and feel alive. To see videos and photos referenced in th
Good Samaritans Rescue Three Teens From Flipped Car | Courthouse Relies on a Four-Legged Staff Member for Support and a Blessing
Three siblings were driving in Harrison County, Mississippi, when another car forced them off the road and into a reservoir. AND Inside the courthouse in Clayton, Missouri, there’s a Labrador named Levi who has one of the most important jobs in the building. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/strangers-save
Senior Has an Early Graduation After Dad is Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer | After Bus Crash, Church Steps Up for Injured Student
A Huntington Beach, California, high school senior honors her dying father by holding an early graduation for herself, fulfilling both their wishes. AND Tragedy hit my own Tennessee community on March 27, 2026, when a middle school bus on a field trip got into an accident. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/high-
Woman Stops Thief, Tells Her 'God Loves You' | A Woman Ordered DoorDash, Then Helped 78-Year-Old Man Who Delivered It
A woman tells a thief ‘God loves you’ and stops her from stealing a package. AND When a 78-year-old doordasher from Manchester, New Hampshire, dropped off some food for his customer, Brittany, she saw on her doorbell camera that it was no easy task for him. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-sto
Manager at a Grocery Store Stops a Scam and Saves a Couple | Brave Teenager Saves 42-Year-Old Mother After Sudden Heart Attack
This is incredible; an assistant manager at a grocery store became an unexpected hero when the employee stopped a financial scam, protecting a couple from losing a lot of money. AND A brave teenager saves her 42-year-old mother after a sudden heart attack. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/employee-stops-f
Texas Family Overjoyed After Missing Dog Turns Up at New Jersey Mall | Family Honors Veteran’s Life of Hard Work by Donating His Liver
Can you imagine how overjoyed this Texas family felt after their dog, who had been missing for 2 years, turned up at a New Jersey mall? She was so far from home! AND A 100-year-old liver donation is surprising the nation. If you think that a liver that’s lived in someone for an entire century wouldn’t be donor worthy, then you’d be wrong. To see videos and ph
Doctor Adopts Boy Who Arrived for Surgery and Find Homes for His Siblings | Wife Uses an App to Find Husband Buried By an Avalanche
An Omaha doctor goes beyond to adopt a boy who arrived alone for surgery, and then she finds homes for his five siblings, too. AND When a Washington state woman hadn’t heard from her spouse, she became concerned. He had been skiing when she quickly tracked his location. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/do
Survivors of Runway Accident Share Their Stories of Bravery | Facebook Post Turns an Empty Birthday Party Into a Viral Celebration
On March 22, 2026, an arriving Air Canada Express plane collided with a fire-and-rescue vehicle at New York’s LaGuardia airport. AND A mom in Kingsville, Texas, was determined to give her 9-year-old the party of her dreams after working so hard on her birthday. So when no one showed up, she felt terrible. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpda
Woman Dies a Hero After Shielding Grandson From Oncoming Car | Mom Is Overcome as Her Entire Family Signs Happy Birthday to Deaf Son
A woman dies a hero after shielding her grandson from an oncoming car. These are the kinds of stories that will forever mark a family, as when a grandmother saves her grandson. AND For Kelsey Boone, her son Boston’s first birthday wasn’t just about cake and candles. It was about a room full of people choosing to meet a little boy exactly where he is. To see videos
Married Since 1951: Their 75-Year Secret to Lasting Love | 9-Year-Old With a Big Heart Creates Autism Emergency Kits for First Responders
For one couple’s 75th anniversary, they shared the secret to love that lasts. After 7 and a half decades, their answer is pretty good. AND A must-read about a 9-year-old with a big heart who created autism emergency kits for first responders. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/75th-anniversary-advice.html&n
Boy Heartbroken Over Lost Pokémon, Gets 15,000 Cards From Airline | After Losing Girlfriend in Crash, Young Man Opens Coffee Shop
When 7-year-old Reid lost his beloved binder of Pokémon cards at Denver International Airport, his heart broke. The binder held a collection he had carefully built, card by card, treasure by treasure. AND One young man in Long Beach, California, is turning grief into purpose with his new venture. He recently opened a cafe in honor of his late girlfriend, Reinne. To see
Abandoned Airport Dog Finds Home With Officer Who Rescued Him | Losing His 10-Year-Old Son to Cancer, Dad Runs 240 Miles to Give Back
In a world where many animal rescue stories end in heartbreak, one lonely pup is reminding people that sometimes the most beautiful endings are still possible. AND One dad is running in memory of his child, who died from cancer. Proceeds went to families with a child who has cancer and cancer research. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates
High School Team Makes Time for Their Loudest Fans, Fourth Graders | After Calling 911 to Save Her Father, Girl Honored By Community
The kids cheering for their basketball team have their own mini-student section on the bleachers. It’s safe to say they’re the high school team’s biggest fans. AND After calling 911 to help save her father’s life, a young girl is being honored by her community. She didn’t freeze up, she didn’t panic, she did the next best thing, and Mia Bates took
From College Romance to Friendship — and Back After Life-Changing Moment | Bride Honors Her Dad Before Their Father-Daughter Dance
When a couple reunited after tragedy, their love blossomed into a beautiful story. The pair, Sloan and Matt Bowan, had gone out a couple of times, but didn’t go steady until Matt became quadriplegic. AND Grab a tissue and watch how this bride honors her dad in the most beautiful way before their father-daughter dance. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode,
Students Form Special Bond With Seniors Through Chair Volleyball | Texas Father Finds Comfort in Son After Wife Dies in Childbirth
In Belton, Texas, high school students bond with seniors through fun matches of chair volleyball. It’s a beautiful—and competitive—relationship between teens and the elderly. AND Aaron Martin of Plano, Texas, has a new baby boy, Parker. But tragedy surrounded his birth. Natalie Martin, Parker’s mother and the loving wife of Aaron, died while giving birth to hi
Dog Crashes the 2026 Winter Olympics Cross-Country Race | Officers Honor Fallen Colleague by Standing With His Daughter on Wedding Day
When a dog crashes the Winter Olympics, nobody can be mad. The pup thought he’d join in on a cross-country ski race with a sprint of his own. AND 12 years after his death, officers honor fallen colleagues by standing with his daughter on her wedding day. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dog-crashes-winter
He Delivered Mail for 33 Years, the Community Delivered Love Back | Construction Crew Lifts Spirits of Girl Awaiting Heart Transplant
He delivered mail for 33 years, then the community delivered love right back. Some people carry envelopes. Others like Joe DiTore carry hope. AND This construction crew lifts the spirits of a girl awaiting a heart transplant in the sweetest way. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/community-honors-beloved-mailman.
8-Month-Old’s Stroller Blew Into a Lake, Man Didn’t Hesitate to Save Her | First Graders Designed Their Own Winter Hats, Now Wearing Them
When an 8-month-old’s stroller blew into a lake, one man didn’t hesitate and went in to save her. AND The school’s first-graders designed their own hats, and a couple of months later, opened their desks to see that their creations had been brought to life. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-
26-Year-Old Swept Out to Sea, Friend’s Quick Thinking Changed Everything | Florist Leaves Flowers Around the City for Strangers to Find
The 26-year-old was knocked off his board by strong waves near Haskell’s Beach in California. His quick-thinking friend saved his life. AND On a random Acts of Kindness Day, a florist leaves flowers all around the city for strangers to find. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-saves-friend-who-was-swept-
6 Times Strangers Became a 'Good Samaritan' and Saved a Life | Twins Have Daughters On the Very Same Day, 'The Greatest Thing'
In today’s world, helping a stranger is one of the most selfless things you can do. Whether it is putting your life at risk to save someone from a burning building, or simply returning a lost wallet. AND Twins have daughters on the very same day, ‘The greatest thing we could have been given,’ some bonds begin before words ever exist. To see videos and photos
At 88, She Finally Flew for the First Time, With Grandson in the Cockpit | Mysterious Dog Finds a Missing Child, 'It Was a Blessing'
For Frances, flying had always been a “someday” dream. She told her family she would wait until Alex earned his pilot’s license, and she kept that promise year after year. AND When a 3-year-old boy went missing in Louisville, Kentucky, officers couldn’t find him anywhere. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www
Quieter Now, but Still a Star: 33-Year-Old Cockatiel Sets World Record | ‘Good Samaritan’ Saves Pregnant Woman From Sinking Car
He’s still singing a song the world can’t stop loving, even though Sonny doesn’t talk as much as he used to. AND Sometimes heroes don’t wear uniforms. Sometimes they’re just passing by at the exact moment someone needs them most because that’s just how God uses us to be His heroic hands and feet. To see videos and photos referenced in this e
Dog Reunited With Family After Going Missing Following Winter Storm | 19-Year-Old’s Brave Act Saves a Couple — and Earns Rewards
A dog was reunited with its family after going missing for almost a week following a winter storm. AND A 19-year-old saves a couple from a devastating car wreck, and now they’re calling him their “angel.” To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dog-found-after-days-in-winter-storm.html https://
After Losing Her Sister, Teacher Found a Way to Inspire Her Students | Pastor Finds Strength in Faith Following a Sudden Stroke
After losing her sister, this teacher found a beautiful way to inspire kindness in her students. AND Life can change in an instant, and that is exactly what happened to a pastor from California a few weeks ago. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teacher-finds-a-way-to-spread-kindness.html https://www.godtub
At 90, Michigan Teacher’s Lifelong Dedication Earns World Record | Arizona Restaurant Gives a Customer a Special Last Meal
If anyone deserves career recognition, it’s Miss Beverly Hannett-Price of Detroit, Michigan. The teacher set the Guinness World Record for the longest female language-teaching career. AND An Arizona restaurant gives a customer a special last meal, and it was a huge blessing. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/bl
Dad’s Backyard Ice Rink Turns Weather Into Community Connection | Family Was Swept Out to Sea, 13-Year-Old Swam for Hours to Save Them
he dad built an ice rink in his backyard for his three daughters. But it’s not just his daughters who love it—the whole neighborhood does. AND When his family was swept out to sea, this 13-year-old swam for four hours to save them. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/dad-builds-ice-rink-in-backyard.htm
Food Stand Started by Mom Helps 14-Year-Old With Autism Thrive | Firefighter Saves Puppies From Fire, Adopts One Then Adopts His Brother
One California woman, Bree Juan, has found a great way to help her 14-year-old son with autism Sky, thrive. AND A firefighter saves puppies from a fire, brings one home, and then adopts his brother, too. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teen-with-autism-thriving.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/fir
Boy Celebrates 100th Day of School With 100-Year-Old Great-Grandpa | Welcoming Quintuplets Turned Family of 4 Into a Family of 9
A kindergartener celebrates the 100th day of school with 100-year-old great-grandpa, and the kids are all better for it! AND In December, a New York hospital helped deliver quintuplets born to a family of 4, making them a family of 9 overnight. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/kindergartener-brings-great-grandp
Woman Made a Cemetery Home Until Kindness Changed Her Life | FedEx Worker Gives Birth at Work, Didn't Know She Was Pregnant
A grieving woman made a cemetery her home until kindness changed her life forever. AND A family got a very special delivery last month. A woman gave birth at FedEx, and she didn’t even know she was pregnant. It’s a memory she’ll never forget. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-living-in-ce
A Shopping Trip Led This Woman to Help a 92-Year-Old Retire | California Dentist’s Therapy Dog Helps Calm Anxious Patients
A simple shopping trip led this woman to help a 92-year-old finally retire. AND In Lafayette, California, you can visit therapy dogs at the dentist. Any tension about patients’ appointments all floats away once they catch sight of little Pearl. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/helping-a-woman-retire.html&
UPS Driver and Neighbors Rushed to Save 101-Year-Old Woman from Fire | He Survived the Night With Prayers After Getting Lost On a Hike
A fire broke out in Santa Ana, California, so a UPS driver and caring neighbors rushed to save a 101-year-old woman from her home. AND With no way out of a steep ravine in the wilderness, a 67-year-old hiker turned to the one thing he could be sure of–God. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/ups-driver-saves
Childhood Pen Pal Turned Out to Be the OB-GYN Who Delivered Her Kids | 90-Year-Old Veteran Goes Parasailing, Brings His Doctor Along
Megan Lewis was home for the holidays, sorting through old boxes, when she came across letters she’d written as a little girl in the 1990s. Pen pal letters. AND A 90-year-old goes parasailing after making a 10-year promise to his granddaughter and his doctor that he would. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.co
A Lunch Lady’s Act Saves a Student, Community Shows Gratitude | At 81, Grandma Turned to Minecraft to Pay for Grandson’s Cancer Care
In the middle of a busy lunch rush, a student suddenly began having a seizure. And Michelle, one of the lunch ladies, didn’t hesitate. AND Who knew a grandma playing Minecraft could help her grandson fight cancer? To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/lunch-lady-honored-for-saving-student.html https://ww
After 40 Years as Neighbors, Senior Couple Says Yes to Forever | Teacher Plans First Overnight Trip for Special Needs Students
This is the sweetest little story. After spending over 40 years as next-door neighbors, a senior couple gets engaged. AND A special education teacher plans a first overnight trip for special needs students, and it’s a blessing. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/senior-couple-gets-engaged.html https:/
A 1929 Firefighter’s Rescue Still Connects Families Generations Later | 18-Year-Old Climber Survives a 260-Foot Fall Down a Mountain
Almost 100 years ago, a firefighter named Wesley A. Williams, the first Black officer in the New York City Fire Department, rescued people from a tenement building fire. AND An 18-year-old climber survives a 260-foot fall down a mountain against all odds. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/rescue-connects-two-fam
Hospital Staff Rally to Help Couple Say ‘I Do’ Amid Bride’s Cancer Diagnosis | Crossing Guard Helps Child Across Flooded Waters
Hospital staff rally to help a couple say ‘I Do’ amid the bride’s rare cancer diagnosis, and she gets the wedding she dreamed of. AND A Chicago crossing guard goes the extra mile to help kids cross the street after it flooded. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/hospital-staff-help-couple-get-mar
Football Coach’s Heart Stopped, an Off-Duty Firefighter Stepped In | Young Boy With Autism Finds Friends and Support at Grocery Store
An off-duty firefighter saved a football coach in Orange County, CA, after the coach suddenly fell unconscious. AND A young boy with autism finds friendship and support at his neighborhood grocery store. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/firefighter-saves-football-coach.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/bo
Motherhood Fuels Elana Meyers Taylor as She Competes in Fifth Olympics | After a 500-Ft Fall, Paraglider’s Survival Is a Miracle
The American Olympic bobsledder and most-decorated Black Winter Olympic athlete is also a mother of two. She has competed in every Winter Olympics since 2010. AND After a 500-foot fall, this paraglider’s survival feels nothing short of a miracle! To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/motherhood-fuels-elana-mey
Boy Almost Drowned, Family Meets 911 Dispatcher That Helped Saved Him | Florida Man is a Hero After Saving Two Toddlers in a Busy Street
The family of a young boy who almost drowned gets to meet the 911 dispatcher who helped save his life. AND A Florida man was driving on a busy road when he suddenly stopped, saving toddlers from a busy street. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/family-meets-911-dispatcher.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/s
Woman Receives a Letter in the Mail From 1953 and Knows Owner | Neighbor Risks His Life to Save a Mother and Her Children From Fire
A woman receives a letter in the mail from 1953 and figures out who it belongs to. A woman expecting only bills and grocery store ads. And then a letter. AND A heroic neighbor saves a mother and her children after their townhouse caught on fire in Baltimore. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/letter-from-70-years
After His Truck Became a Meme, the Community Stepped Up | Two Mini Goldendoodles Are the Best Part of This Wisconsin Hotel
After his truck became a meme, the community stepped up with a huge act of kindness. Mo Riles’ pickup truck was impossible to miss. AND If you walk into the Hilton in downtown Milwaukee, Wisconsin, you might find two dogs at the hotel, running up and down the aisles. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/huge-
One Small Act of Kindness at a Pharmacy Led to an Unexpected Blessing | Woman Gives Birth Without Knowing She Was Pregnant
An act of kindness at a pharmacy broke through barriers one December day when a mom of two couldn’t afford medicine for her baby. AND A woman gives birth without knowing she was pregnant, leaving her and her husband in awe. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/act-of-kindness-at-a-pharmacy.html ht
200 Hamburgers, Endless Smiles: Shelter Dogs Get a Feast | After Waiting and Loss, Couple’s Path to Parenthood Took a Beautiful Turn
200 hamburgers, endless smiles: shelter dogs get a feast they’ll never forget. AND This couple's path to parenthood isn’t anything like what they imagined. They were expecting two babies at once—and they aren’t twins. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/hamburgers-for-dogs.html https:
A Flea Market Visit in Kentucky Leads to an Incredible Family Reunion | What Began as a DNA Test Became a Father-Son Reunion
A simple flea market visit in Kentucky leads to an incredible family reunion with the past. AND What began as a DNA test became a father-son reunion years in the making. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/family-reunion-with-the-past.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/father-son-reunion-in-georgia.html
Supercentenarian Celebrates 111th Birthday and a Life Well Lived | She Found a Wallet on the Subway, Returning it Changes Her Life
If you hit your 110th birthday, you can be called a supercentenarian, and that’s just what this woman in Winter Haven, Florida, has done. AND Since returning the lost wallet, she’s become best friends with its owner… It was the best reward she could ask for. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/s
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