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Restored & Rebuilt: Stephen & Tonya George on Faith, Divorce, and Finding Love Again

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/fan_mail/new] What happens when two people survive divorce, lean into God, and find each other on a dating app they were both about to delete? This week, Lou sits down with Stephen and Tanya George — newlyweds with a story that is anything but ordinary. Between them, they have six kids, two painful divorces, and a faith that was tested, broken, and rebuilt from the ground up. Tanya's 10-year-old son Cole set the ground rules before she even started dating: "Mom, you only need to ask one question — do they believe in Jesus as their Lord and Savior?" That simple standard changed everything. In this episode, Stephen and Tanya open up about infidelity, the loneliness of single parenting, what it looks like to seek Christ first in a blended family, and how God used a halfway-point church to bring two broken families together into one. They also share how their restoration business — My Water Damage Hero [https://www.mywaterdamagehero.blog/ourstory] — is a daily reflection of what God did in their own lives. If you're in a blended family, navigating divorce, or wondering if God still has something good ahead for you — this one's for you. Topics covered: * Dating after divorce with faith as the filter * Navigating blended family dynamics with grace * Running a Christ-centered business * How the local church became their lifeline * Finding hope when you feel like quitting More Than Conquerors Podcast is hosted by Lou Lepore. New episodes weekly. Email: morethanconquerorspodcast837@gmail.com Website: [https://morethanconquerorspodcast.buzzsprout.com]morethanconquerorspodcast.buzzsprout.com Looking for Hope? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/episodes/19112731-looking-for-hope.mp3?download=true]

In Sickness and in Faith | Airic & Abbey Briggs

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/fan_mail/new] Airic and Abbey Briggs  [https://vfba.org/about/]had everything to look forward to... marriage — a COVID wedding, no less — a fresh start in Florida, and a shared calling in ministry — life was good. Then, just months after their wedding, what seemed like a simple headache turned into a year-long battle with TB meningitis. If the word “always” can be allowed any application in medicine, perhaps its best use is in describing the death rate in cases of untreated tuberculous meningitis. [https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(26)02343-8/fulltext]With Airic hospitalized repeatedly, doctors unable to find answers, and nearly $1.5 million in medical bills piling up, this newlywed couple found themselves facing the unthinkable — alone, afraid, and wondering if God had gone silent. But God had not forgotten them. Through a determined doctor, a breakthrough blood test, a generous and loving church family [https://www.mybbc.church], and the quiet faithfulness of clinging to Scripture in the darkest moments, Airic and Abbey discovered that doubt doesn't disqualify you — and that delay doesn't mean denial. Today, Airic and Abbey share their story with raw honesty and real hope. If you're in the middle of a trial and wondering where God is, this episode is for you! Today's test is tomorrow's testimony. Thank you to our Radio [https://1075alive.com] Sponsor Sweatshirt of Hope [https://sweatshirtofhope.org] Looking for Hope? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/episodes/19112731-looking-for-hope.mp3?download=true]

The 7th Inning Shift - Coach Brett and Krista Marks story of how they lost their baseball dream job... When God Rewrites the Lineup!

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/fan_mail/new] What do you do when God gives you your dream job — and then takes it away? Coach Brett Marks became one of the youngest Division III head coaches in the country at just 24 years old, setting records and building a winning program at his alma mater, Cairn University [https://www.cairnhighlanders.com/sports/baseball]. Then, almost overnight, it was gone.In this episode of the More Than Conquerors Podcast, host Lou Lepore sits down with Brett and Krista Marks to talk about the faith, fear, and frustration that followed — and how God used that "closed door" to open something far bigger. From a commission-based recruiting role at CrossBros [https://www.crosbrosrecruits.com/about] to launching an FCA [https://www.fca.org/what-is-fca] chapter at Penn State Abington, [https://abingtonsports.com] Brett and Krista share how losing a position led them to pursue a Person — Jesus Christ. If you're in a season of uncertainty, job loss, or unanswered prayers, this episode is for you! Looking for Hope? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/episodes/19112731-looking-for-hope.mp3?download=true]

Placed for a Purpose: How God Moved One Family Across the Country to Save a Life — Nicole Sherwin's Story

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/fan_mail/new] Even in the Valley, God Is Good | Nicole Sherwin's Story of Faith, PAH, and God's Perfect Provision. In this episode, host Lou Lepore sits down with Nicole Sherwin — wife, mom, and member of Valley Forge Baptist — to share her journey through a life-changing diagnosis of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension (PAH). What started as a simple cold in March 2024 led to a six-week hospital stay and a rare diagnosis — the same disease that had taken her aunt's life years before. But God had been orchestrating every detail long before Nicole felt her first symptom: a divine move from Indiana to Pennsylvania, a world-class PAH treatment center just 20 miles away, and a brand-new medication approved right when she needed it most. Nicole shares how God deepened her faith through fear, isolation, and uncertainty — and how He provided through His Word, His people, and even a miraculous elimination of over $1 million in medical bills.  "Rejoice in the Lord always, and again I say rejoice!" — Philippians 4:4 📧 morethankonquerorspodcast837@gmail.com  🌐 morethankonquerorspodcast.buzzsprout.com Looking for Hope? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/episodes/19112731-looking-for-hope.mp3?download=true]

Jordan's Story Part 2 "A Playroom, a Prayer, and a Funeral That Changed Eternity"

Send us Fan Mail [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/fan_mail/new] In this powerful conclusion to Jordan Bono's story, host Lou Lepore sits down with Joe and Michelle Bono to share the moments that changed everything — from a little boy's simple wish for a playroom, to a Disney trip fueled by supernatural strength, to a final prayer that left two parents speechless, and a funeral where the gospel went forth and souls were saved. Jordan was only six years old when he went home to be with Jesus. But in his short life, he ministered to everyone around him — his church, his family, and an entire auditorium of people who needed to hear about the love of God! This episode will move you, challenge you, and remind you that God is never caught off guard — not by cancer, not by grief, and not by your darkest trial. In this episode: * How Jordan's church [https://valleyforgebaptist.org/about/] rallied to build his dream playroom * The Make-A-Wish [https://wish.org] trip to Disney — and the steps Jordan never took again * The night Jordan said, "I'm gonna go be with Jesus tonight, mom and dad" * A five-year-old who prayed over his parents with the words of the Holy Spirit * How Joe preached his first sermon — at his own son's funeral * The hands that went up "like popcorn" as people gave their lives to Christ * Why Joe and Michelle say their darkest days were also their brightest Key Scripture: "Be still, and know that I am God." — Psalm 46:10 "We are more than conquerors through him that loved us." — Romans 8:37 Looking for Hope? [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2606833/episodes/19112731-looking-for-hope.mp3?download=true]