Most Christians Get This Wrong | Matt Heard | 069

Most Christians Get This Wrong | Matt Heard | 069

What if most Christians misunderstand God's will for their lives? In this powerful episode of Coincidence or God? (formerly When You Look), Pastor Matt Heard joins Mick Wienholt to unpack one of the most important questions in the Christian life: Why is God's will not necessary always something that makes us happy? Drawing from Ephesians 2:10, the Gospel of John, and his book Life with a Capital L, Matt explains why God's plan isn't always comfortable, why "good works" don't necessarily mean easy or happy circumstances, and how true fulfillment comes from following Jesus rather than asking Him to follow our agenda. Using the extraordinary story of Michelle Bader Ebersole (Ep. 062)—who cared for her husband through 17 years of cancer before experiencing a profound encounter with Jesus—Matt reveals how God can bring purpose, meaning, and even beauty from life's most difficult seasons. If you've ever wondered whether God is real, questioned His plan for your life, struggled through suffering, or searched for deeper faith and Christian encouragement, this episode will challenge and inspire you. In this episode: • Why most Christians get God's will wrong • The difference between "good works" and "happy works" • What Ephesians 2:10 really means • How God uses suffering for His purposes • The meaning of Life with a Capital L (Zoe) Coincidence or God? is a Christian testimony podcast where ordinary people share extraordinary stories of faith, miracles, divine intervention, and life-changing encounters with God. Listen and decide for yourself: was it coincidence or God? 👉 Check Out Matt's Work https://www.thrivefullyalive.com/ [https://www.thrivefullyalive.com/] https://www.mattheard.org/ [https://www.mattheard.org/] https://www.lifewithacapitall.com/ [https://www.lifewithacapitall.com/] Coincidence or God? Links https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod [https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod] Michelle Bader Ebersole Episode 062 [https://youtu.be/_-KpJAnhn1Q?si=HrmB4H6jYkOYO7ZW] Mick's Episode 025 [https://youtu.be/bKU3tpz0ZxE?si=hw5yzYXn299QRFve] Chapters 0:44 - Meet Matt Heard 7:18 - Exploring Michelle's Story 9:40 - Applying Ephesians 2_10 14:23 - Denying Self 20:50 - Jesus' Mission Statement 24:47 - Yearning for Significance 32:18 - Calvin & C.S. Lewis 38:52 - Life with a Capital L 45:16 - Matt's Contact Info

My Baby Was Dying… Then God Said 8 Words | Heather Bradley | 068

What would you do if your baby was dying... and God spoke to you? When Heather Bradley's 4-month-old son stopped breathing, she found herself living every parent's worst nightmare. The fear was overwhelming. What happened next would change her life forever. In this emotional episode of Coincidence or God? (formerly When You Look), Heather shares the devastating loss of her son, the questions that followed, and the eight words she believes God spoke that transformed her pain into purpose. Years later, the impact of that moment is still rippling through her family, her faith, and everyone who hears her story. This conversation explores: • The unimaginable pain of losing a child • Wrestling with God in the middle of tragedy • Finding hope when everything feels hopeless • Hearing God's voice during life's darkest moments • How one encounter changed an entire family's future Some will call it coincidence. Others will see the hand of God. You decide. 📌 Subscribe for more real stories of faith, miracles, redemption, and life-changing encounters with God. 👉 Check out Heather's work Website [https://www.truthfreedomministry.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/truthfreedomministry/] Book on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/Unthinkable-Through-Suffering-Freedom-Purpose/dp/B0D9SVGT1L/ref=sr_1_1?crid=X0N1Y8JD7LOC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.MBGzvGe0U03jOf-iX5XIvGseHOYp_oci_PlOvH5NrRLCRmcbaz_xMdes9odYI4fzZH8exrei0OrAWREWEyg3yM7JrUQ7kVF4Cr9VW5UqfFfafhygbJc7hhVpSuOnCKaKNaOBhfhzIEPntJWcW1OOBbSmxcdXK1dwq9KuV3PPwVncW0yMxALnp6Qp-7fcL-gSe8VdzOytrChdp945Cg6zn5IpFW0ZCu-kOUCQce5-qTY.cPrvNKrUaFH-tSaP2FJDL5fG1aNNVgmyQyeJ2RN6c0I&dib_tag=se&keywords=heather+bradley&qid=1781271076&sprefix=heather+bradley%2Caps%2C176&sr=8-1] Coincidence or God? Links https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod [https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod] Chapters 0:24 - Meet Author Heather Bradley 7:30 - 1999 10:55 - Brennan Stops Breathing 14:41 - Brennan is Coding 17:58 - Life After Brennan 23:59 - Being Brought to Samuel 29:24 - We Get Jesus 31:58 - Returning to Church 41:46 - Hearing the Holy Spirit's Voice 49:35 - Weight of God's Glory 1:10:52 - Coincidence or God? 1:12:17 - How Has Your Life Changed? 1:16:12 - Can't Breathe 1:17:19 - Heather's Contact Info

Seeing into the Spirit Realm Nearly Destroyed Me | Jai Roza | 067

What happens when curiosity about the spirit realm turns into something terrifying? In this episode of Coincidence or God (formerly When You Look), Jai Roza shares his unbelievable journey from childhood trauma, New Age spirituality, and hearing demonic voices to a supernatural encounter that changed everything. After years of experimenting with meditation, the “third eye,” spirit communication, and dark spiritual practices, Jai became trapped in a world he could no longer control. Battling depression, suicidal thoughts, and terrifying spiritual experiences, he reached a breaking point the night he planned to end his life. But then the phone rang. What followed was an encounter Jai says silenced the voices, revealed a light unlike anything he had ever seen, and sent him on a years-long search for truth, freedom, and faith in Jesus Christ. In this conversation, we discuss: • Hearing voices and spiritual oppression • New Age spirituality and the “third eye” • Demonic encounters and spiritual warfare • Depression, trauma, and suicidal thoughts • The prayer meeting that changed everything • Faith, scripture, and transformation • The inspiration behind Eden’s Conflict Whether you’re skeptical, curious, struggling spiritually, or searching for hope, this episode will challenge the way you think about the unseen world. Check out more of Jai's work including the Eden's Conflict game at https://www.edensconflict.com/ [https://www.edensconflict.com/] 👉 Instagram https://www.instagram.com/edensconflict/ [https://www.instagram.com/edensconflict/] Eden's Conflict Music👉 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kdDOlo0F5qjFqaxTZVExB?si=4NkxSCFeQ42yhmfQ7e9_0g [https://open.spotify.com/artist/2kdDOlo0F5qjFqaxTZVExB?si=4NkxSCFeQ42yhmfQ7e9_0g] 👉 Apple - https://music.apple.com/us/artist/edens-conflict/1766565086 [https://music.apple.com/us/artist/edens-conflict/1766565086] Coincidence or God? Links https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod [https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod] Chapters 0:53 - Meet Jai Roza 3:07 - Early Abuse 7:05 - Planning to Hit Reset 11:16 - Phone Call 15:23 - Pursuing the Bible 19:09 - Wanting to Go Back 22:32 - Prayer Meeting 34:20 - Turning Point 35:48 - Coincidence or God? 38:49 - How Has Your Life Changed? 42:53 - Jai's Contact Info

Pregnant, Alone, and Ready to Give Up | Desiree Taylor | 066

What happens when you walk away from God—and then discover He never stopped pursuing you? In this powerful episode of Coincidence or God? (formerly When You Look), Desiree Taylor shares her incredible story of growing up with progressive hearing loss, battling loneliness and depression, walking away from her faith, and finding herself pregnant, overwhelmed, and completely out of options. At one of the lowest moments of her life, Desiree cried out to God. What happened next changed everything. She shares the deeply personal encounter that led her back to faith, the unexpected way God provided a family for her and her son, and how years of legalism and performance-based religion gave way to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. This conversation explores: • Living with progressive hearing loss • Loneliness, depression, and isolation • Teen pregnancy and fear of the future • Walking away from God and returning to faith • A powerful encounter with Jesus • God’s provision during impossible circumstances • Adoption, redemption, and restoration • Breaking free from legalism • Discovering a personal relationship with God • Learning to trust God through uncertainty If you've ever felt abandoned, forgotten, stuck, or far from God, Desiree's story is a powerful reminder that God is still pursuing people in their darkest moments. 📖 Desiree's book: Created to Relate: Living Beyond Religion [https://a.co/d/0glhPL2M] 👉 Desiree's website [https://www.arenewedcreation.com/] 👉 Desiree's Substack [https://arenewedcreation.substack.com/] Coincidence or God? Links https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod [https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod] Chapters 0:22 - Meet Desiree Taylor 3:16 - God, Where Are You? 5:23 - Meeting Jesus & Her Husband 10:05 - Going My Own Way 16:46 - Encountering God at 17 25:17 - God Making it Personal 30:26 - Getting Connected 32:21 - Mistakes Don't Mess Up God's Plans 34:52 - Miraculous Marriage 36:51 - Legalism 42:08 - The Shift 47:49 - Coincidence or God? 51:17 - Desiree's Book & Contact Info

My Partner Took Everything. I Had One Place Left to Turn. | Jim Domen | 065

After years of living a double life, Jim Domen found himself at rock bottom. His gay partner emptied their bank accounts, kicked him out, and left him with nothing but the clothes on his back. Alone on the floor of a small apartment in Palm Springs, California Jim prayed a simple prayer that would change the course of his life forever. The next morning, a mysterious $5 bill on the sidewalk became the beginning of an extraordinary journey of redemption, restoration, and hope. In this powerful conversation, Jim shares his story of same-sex attraction, life in the LGBTQ community, losing everything overnight, finding faith again, and the incredible chain of events that ultimately led him to become a husband, father, pastor, and author. This is a story about rock bottom, God's faithfulness, and what can happen when you have one place left to turn. In this episode we explore: • Growing up with same-sex attraction in a Christian home • The moment Jim chose the gay lifestyle • Losing everything overnight • The prayer that changed his life • The significance of the $5 bill • Finding healing, restoration, and purpose • Meeting his future wife in an unexpected way • Advice for anyone struggling with identity, faith, and redemption Learn more about Jim and his work https://jimdomen.com/ [https://jimdomen.com/] https://www.churchunited.com/ [https://www.churchunited.com/] Check out Jim's books on Amazon [https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0D2VFXCRZ?ingress=0&visitId=7db3c7dc-2f4b-4f08-a34d-65ffd4150ba9&ref_=aufs_ap_ahdr_dsk_aa&ccs_id=112029e9-9fd7-4d19-98a4-945925cba357] Coincidence or God? Links https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod [https://linktr.ee/CoincidenceorGod] Chapters 0:57 - Meet Jim Domen 6:26 - Bermuda 9:21 - Coming Out Gay 12:38 - Hitting Bottom 17:35 - Breakfast Miracles 21:37 - Returning Home 26:47 - Yours Again 30:33 - Deciding to Act Out 32:43 - Healing at Home 38:14 - False Reality 43:37 - Seeking God 49:50 - Learning to Date 54:31 - Meeting Amanda 1:02:27 - California Prop 8 1:06:08 - Testament 1:08:00 - Coincidence or God? 1:12:08 - Holy Spirit Moment 1:15:30 - How Has Your Life Changed? 1:19:24 - Jim's Work & Contact Info