Bones to Life

God Tugs-Mike Favale (25)

Mike Favale grew up knowing about God. The prayers, the rituals, and the rules, but not the relationship. What followed was a long, winding road through rebellion, addiction, near‑misses, answered prayers he didn’t recognize, and a stubborn determination to do life on his own strength. But somewhere between a burning house in Brooklyn, a son fighting for his life, late‑night shifts, unexpected conversations, and a tug he couldn’t explain, God began stitching together a story Mike never saw coming. In this episode, Mike shares how the Lord pursued him through years of running, how divine timing softened a heart that once wanted nothing to do with faith, and how a single morning conviction led him and his family into a church he didn’t even know he needed. His testimony is raw, honest, and full of the kind of grace that doesn’t shout, but steadily pulls a person home. “I knew of God. I didn’t know God.” If you’ve ever wondered whether God can reach someone who’s drifted far, fought hard, or tried to fix everything alone, Mike’s story is a reminder that no one is too stubborn, too broken, or too late for the love of Christ. Don't forget to follow on Apple and Spotify, and leave a rating/review. Follow the show on Instagram and Facebook at Bones to Life. If you have your own story to tell, please reach out! BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

Kind Human-Nick Schwartz (24)

Nick Schwartz grew up with a quiet, steady faith; the kind that doesn’t come with fireworks or dramatic turning points. But somewhere between hedge‑fund boardrooms, long commutes, and a backwards‑walking stranger on the sidewalk, God began weaving a story Nick never saw coming. In this conversation, Nick opens up about the years when God felt silent, the slow burn of frustration and longing, and the unexpected moment that cracked everything open. What started as a simple nudge toward a man in need became a chain of events so precise, so tender, so unmistakably guided that it reshaped Nick’s faith and his entire life’s direction. Today, Nick is helping bring clean water and the living water of the gospel to communities around the world. But the road there was anything but straightforward. His story is a reminder that God’s timing is rarely our timing, His silence is never absence, and His fingerprints often show up only when we look back. “Sometimes when God appears to be saying no, He’s really just saying not yet.” If you’re in a season of waiting, wrestling, or wondering whether God still moves, this testimony is for you. Don't forget to follow and leave a rating/review! And follow the show on Facebook at Bones to Life. If you have a story to tell, please reach out. BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com If you want to share your story, but aren't the extroverted type, you can still share with the show! Just write out your testimony, and I can read it for the show!

Finding God-Ken Platt (23)

In this episode, I sit down with my friend and pastor, Ken Platt, to talk about the long, winding, and sometimes surprising ways God shapes a life. Ken grew up in the church, but like so many of us, he spent years trying to figure out who he really was and where God was in the middle of all that searching. From childhood faith to people‑pleasing, from mountaintop moments to quiet whispers he didn’t fully understand at the time, Ken shares how God kept pursuing him patiently, creatively, and sometimes in ways he didn’t recognize until much later. There’s a moment in his story that completely reframed how he saw God’s presence in his life… but I’ll let you hear that part for yourself. If you’ve ever wrestled with identity, calling, or the feeling that God is there but just out of view, this conversation will speak to you. Settle in. This one is honest, tender, and full of the kind of reminders we all need. If you have a story to tell, please reach out. You can even write yours and have me read it. BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com Follow Bones to Life on Facebook and Instagram.

Held Up By God-Bonnie Reese (22)

Bonnie’s story is a breathtaking journey through loss, surrender, and the unmistakable presence of God. From standing on the edge of an 80‑foot cliff to the night she felt God's embrace in an ER, her testimony reveals a God who steps into our darkest moments with purpose and power. This episode is a reminder that even when life breaks, God is still writing the story, and His fingerprints are everywhere for those who look. ***Quick Edit to note that Bonnie misspoke about the location of the Field of Dreams. It is located in Dyersville, Iowa, not Ohio.*** If you have your own story to tell, please reach out. BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com

Against All Odds-Anielie Couvertier (21)

This episode features a raw and hope‑filled testimony from Aniele, who survived childhood trauma, spiritual darkness, and years of feeling unseen. From a “five percent chance to live” to hearing God’s voice pull her back from the edge, her story reveals a God who protects, pursues, and restores. A reminder that no matter how deep the pain runs, redemption is real, and closer than you think. If you have a testimony you'd like to share, please reach out. BonesToLifePodcast@gmail.com