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  Couple Raises 37 Children Through Adoption, Faith and an Open Door 16.09.2026 13λ

  Paul and Jeane Briggs never planned on having a mega-family, but over nearly 50 years, their family grew to 37 children, including 32 adopted children and five biological children. Guided by prayer and a willingness to welcome children in need, the West Virginia couple built a remarkable legacy of adoption, faith, and love that has even inspired the next generation of their family. Listen For: How Paul and Jeane Briggs went from raising a few children to becoming parents of 37 Why prayer guided the couple as they welcomed adopted children from around the world How adoption transformed the life of their son Joseph after years in a Ukrainian orphanage How the Briggs family's example inspired their oldest daughter to build an adoptive family of her own To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates: https://www.godtube.com/blog/couple-raises-37-kids-love-faith-purpose.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/city-employee-saves-baby-abandoned-street.html  Tags: adoption story, family of 37, adoptive family, Christian adoption, faith and family, children in need, answered prayer, faith in action, God’s purpose Enjoyed this episode? Get more stories of hope delivered weekly, sign up for The Good Word, our free newsletter: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Adopted Identical Twins Reunite After Families Discover the Truth 3,000 Miles Apart 14.09.2026 10λ

  Two families living 3,000 miles apart discovered that their adopted daughters, Olivia Coogle and Emaline Ricketts, were actually identical twins after one mother spotted an unmistakable resemblance in a photo shared by an adoption group. Separated after being left at the same orphanage in China, the sisters reunited at just 22 months old and, now 20, have remained close despite growing up on opposite sides of the country, a reunion their family calls a miracle. Listen For: How one photograph led two adoptive families to discover their daughters were identical twins The extraordinary circumstances that separated Olivia and Emaline in China The emotional airport reunion when the twins were just 22 months old How the sisters stayed connected across 3,000 miles as they grew up To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates: https://www.godtube.com/blog/adopted-children-are-identical-twins.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/two-time-cancer-survivors-find-lasting-love.html  Tags: identical twins separated at birth, adopted identical twins, adoption story, twins reunited, China adoption, family reunion, miracle, faith story, God’s plan Enjoyed this episode? Get more stories of hope delivered weekly, sign up for The Good Word, our free newsletter: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Yellowstone Bison Attack Sends Grandfather 8 Feet Into the Air 11.09.2026 14λ

  A Yellowstone bison attack left 65-year-old Carl McDaniel with a femur broken in four places after the animal charged and threw him roughly eight feet into the air as he tried to draw it away from his 13-year-old grandson. Though the bison stood over him and could have attacked again, Carl survived, underwent surgery, and was taking his first steps in physical therapy just days later, a close call he and others see as a powerful reminder of God’s mercy and protection. Listen For: How a peaceful Yellowstone wildlife encounter suddenly turned into a terrifying bison attack Why Carl told his grandson to run while he tried to draw the charging bison away The remarkable moment the bison stood over Carl but did not attack again How a witness stepped in to help, and Carl began walking again just days after surgery To see photos and video from both stories, visit GodUpdates: https://www.godtube.com/blog/man-thrown-8-feet-air-bison-yellowstone.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/curious-bear-climbs-into-colorado-mans-truck.html  Tags: Yellowstone bison attack, bison attack video, Yellowstone National Park, wildlife encounter, grandfather saves grandson, survival story, God’s protection, miracle, faith story Enjoyed this episode? Get more stories of hope delivered weekly, sign up for The Good Word, our free newsletter: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  84-Year-Old Train Manager Proves You're Never Too Old to Love What You Do | Seniors in Tennessee Had a Fun Day On the Slip and Slide 09.09.2026 9λ

  An 84-year-old train manager in the U.K. has never quit doing what he loves. Bob Carpenter is one of London’s oldest train managers.   AND   Seniors in Tennessee had a fun day on the slip-and-slide, one they will never forget. Who says summer fun has an age limit?   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/84-year-old-train-manager.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/seniors-on-a-slip-and-slide.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  12-Year-Old Girl Saves Friend After She Has a Seizure in Ocean | 12-Year-Old Boy Recovering After Shark Attack Thanks to His Brother 07.09.2026 9λ

  Pensarn Beach in Abergele, Conwy, Wales. Tamika Hezzell, 12, Sofia-Ann McKenna, 14, and their friend, 12-year-old Ruby Wilikins, were swimming when the tide pulled them out too far from the beach.   AND   A 12-year-old boy is recovering after a shark attack thanks to his brother’s quick thinking.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/12-year-old-saves-friend.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/saved-brother-after-shark-attack.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  State Trooper Found a Kitten On Road, Then He Adopted Him | One Trail Change, One Incredible Rescue: Woman Found After 3 Days Trapped 04.09.2026 9λ

  What began as a routine call along a Wisconsin interstate became the start of an unexpected friendship neither of them saw coming.   AND   For Kathryn Woessner, 68, what began as an ordinary drive turned into three terrifying days trapped in mud near her van in rural Minnesota.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/state-trooper-adopts-kitten.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/friends-find-woman-stuck-in-mud.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Sisters Give Birth to Twin Boys, Just Hours Apart | Her Father Promised to Walk Her Down the Aisle, After a Heart Attack, Still Made it 02.09.2026 8λ

  Four babies are a lot to bring into one family, but that’s what happened to this Texas clan.   AND   That’s the thing about dads, they’re our heroes from the moment we take our first breath, and they will move mountains to make our dreams come true.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/sisters-give-birth-to-twin-boys.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/father-promised-to-walk-her-down-the-aisle.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  After 16 Hours Alone in Yard, Elderly Woman Gets Help From Two Teens | Young Teen Saves Older Brother With CPR Skills He Learned 31.08.2026 11λ

  What began with a Pop-Tart, a FaceTime call, and plans for an ordinary summer morning became a life-saving act of kindness neither boy will ever forget.   AND   For 14-year-old Cody Aliff of Wilson, North Carolina, what started as a duck hunting trip with his 20-year-old brother, Hunter, and their father quickly became a fight for Hunter's life.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/teens-save-elderly-woman.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/teen-saves-older-brother.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Firefighter Was Able to Save Daughter After Receiving Crash Alert | Community Rallies Around Firefighter After Wife's Death 28.08.2026 9λ

  In one terrifying moment, a father went from answering emergencies for strangers to racing toward the one call he prayed he'd never receive—his own daughter's.   AND   When a first responder in Miami-Dade County, Florida, lost his wife to a rare form of cancer, his community made sure he felt their support.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/father-saves-daughter-after-crash.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/community-supports-firefighter.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Granddaughter Steps Into Spotlight in Same Role As Her Grandmother | Boy Couldn't Buy Ice Cream, Vendor Turned Moment Into Something Beautiful 26.08.2026 7λ

  Everyone loves The Sound of Music, and many different venues perform it, even all these years later. It is truly a classic.   AND   When a Massachusetts ice cream truck owner noticed a little boy wanted a sweet treat but could not pay, the ice cream shop offered him a scoop of kindness.   To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/sound-of-music-granddaughter.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/ice-cream-shop-offers-kindness.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Mother of Three Passed Away Unexpectedly, Neighborhood Did Something Beautiful | Determined Young Girl Launches Fundraiser For Friend 24.08.2026 9λ

  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-starts-fundraising-for-her-friend.html  Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  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 21.08.2026 9λ

  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/father-saves-son-after-stroke.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Couple Celebrating Diamond Anniversary Shares the Secrets to Long Marriage | Firefighters Adopt This Sweet Pup That Ended Up at Firehouse 19.08.2026 9λ

  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 photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/celebrating-diamond-anniversary.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/firefighters-adopt-dog.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  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 17.08.2026 9λ

  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 GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/stranger-gives-family-van.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/driving-route-66-to-california.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Young Man Rings the Cancer-Free Bell, and Graduates High School | Lost Teddy Bear Goes on an Airport Adventure Before Returning Home 14.08.2026 9λ

  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-free-and-graduates-high-school.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/lost-teddy-bear-at-the-airport.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  After 50 Years of Teaching, She Said Goodbye to Students | High School Throws Their 90-Year-Old Well-Loved Janitor a Birthday Party 12.08.2026 11λ

  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.com/blog/teacher-retires-after-50-years.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/well-loved-janitor-birthday.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Community Welcomes Beloved Mailman Back After Beating Cancer | For 40th Anniversary, Utah Couple Decides to Bike 4,000 Miles Across Country 10.08.2026 10λ

  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 GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/mailman-of-the-century.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/couple-bikes-across-country.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  Father's Goal Lives On as Family Completes 365 Days of Playing Catch | Teacher and Fellow Students Support Young Girl Battling Cancer 07.08.2026 10λ

  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! https://www.godtube.com/blog/family-finishes-dads-goal.html  https://www.godtube.com/blog/supporting-young-girl-with-cancer.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  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 03.08.2026 9λ

  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 pencils. A former fourth-grade teacher who had taught at the school when the capsule was buried recalled placing a felt eraser and pieces of chalk inside. When the capsule was opened, it revealed Bicentennial coins, a two-dollar bill, photographs, newspapers, stamps, classroom supplies, and a congratulatory letter written to the students by then President Gerald Ford. A manual calculator from a math classroom was also inside, a device many of today's students had never seen before. To mark the occasion, the current students and teachers created a new time capsule to be buried and opened in 2076, continuing the tradition for the next generation. Ponder Some memories and traditions are worth waiting for, and they connect one generation to the next. Scripture "One generation commends your works to another; they tell of your mighty acts." Psalm 145:4 AND Here are the show notes for this one: Woman Battling Incurable Cancer Set Her Sights on Everest, and Made It to the Top Summary A woman from the U.K. became the first female stage 4 cancer patient to climb Mount Everest, completing the climb for the second time in her life. The 50 year old exercise psychologist was diagnosed with incurable stage 4 breast cancer two years ago and has undergone radiotherapy, liver surgery, and a double mastectomy. She trained for an entire year to prepare for the climb, which she first completed over two decades earlier. Upon reaching the summit, she encouraged others facing cancer to keep taking steps forward no matter how difficult the journey. The coldest nights on the mountain proved to be the hardest part of the climb, as her body temperature dropped while she rested in her tent. She raised more than $100,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support during the expedition and also gathered research on how low oxygen levels affected her cancer markers, hoping her data could benefit future patients and doctors. She has also completed the Everest Marathon and climbed Mount Aconcagua, Elbrus, and Kilimanjaro, and she hopes her climb inspires others to believe they can accomplish big things despite their diagnoses. Ponder Facing a difficult diagnosis does not mean giving up on big dreams, and determination can inspire others walking through their own battles. To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! https://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-climbs-mount-everest.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/50-year-old-time-capsule.html  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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  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 31.07.2026 8λ

  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 way. The rebar sliced vertically through the windshield, hit her glasses, and landed in her lap, leaving her with only minor scratches. EMTs who responded to the scene told her she should not have survived the impact. She credits her survival entirely to God, saying she has no explanation for how she walked away unharmed. Ponder God can protect us in moments when there is no time to react and no way to help ourselves. Scripture  “For he will give you into the care of his angels to keep you wherever you go.” Psalm 91:11 AND A simple wrong number turned into a lifelong friendship between two strangers decades apart in age. Lauren Stevens, 24, began receiving text messages on her work phone meant for someone else, all addressed to "Vern Dog." Curious, she searched online and discovered the messages were meant for Verner, a 72-year-old San Francisco photographer who had spent decades traveling the world behind a camera. What started as a mix-up grew into a genuine connection as emails turned into phone calls, phone calls turned into video chats, and eventually the two were spending time together in person, singing karaoke and making TikToks together. As Verner struggled financially in an increasingly digital world, Lauren stepped in to help by sharing his photography online and starting a GoFundMe that raised more than $40,000 in his support. What began as a wrong number became a rare and meaningful friendship that changed both of their lives. Ponder True friendship does not check birth certificates, and it can arrive through the most unexpected circumstances, including a simple wrong number. Scripture "A friend loves at all times." Proverbs 17:17 To see videos and photos referenced in this episode, visit GodUpdates! chttps://www.godtube.com/blog/woman-survives-bar-through-windshield.html https://www.godtube.com/blog/friendship-between-strangers.html Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.