Story Behind is a Christian podcast sharing true stories of God at work in the lives of ordinary people: from answered prayers and unexpected miracles to everyday heroes, extraordinary courage, and the good news happening in our world today. Each episode goes beyond the headlines to uncover the remarkable people, moments, and circumstances behind these stories. Discover how God is moving through people, families, and communities, and find hope in the places you might least expect it. From the…
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!…
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!…
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…
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…
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…
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!…
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!…
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!…
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!…
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!…
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…
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…
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, visit GodUpdates!…
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!…
