GPS: God.People.Stories

“I did all that church stuff … but I was missing Jesus.”

Tyler Ellis was in Bible college when he realized he had been relying on his own good works, not Jesus, to save him. After that, he set out to interview 50 people—from Christians to Muslims to atheists—and ask them a crucial question.

“If God and heaven are real, on what basis do you believe God would or would not accept you into heaven?”

Find out what Tyler learned after two years of coffee shop conversations that were recently turned into a popular TEDx Talk.

Robin Steele and his wife Erica were happily married and expecting their first child when their entire world was flipped upside down. Doctors told the Steeles their daughter Kennady’s brain had failed to form correctly. She was given just 12 months to live. Robin prayed for healing, or for God to take Kennady to heaven so she would be free from pain. Robin never imagined there was a third option. He shares more about that unexpected answer on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Music used in this episode: Citizen Way – “Love Has Won” @ 0:00 Citizen Way – “Hallowed Be Thy Name” @ 0:00 Citizen Way – “Be Still” or “God You Are Good” @ 0:00 GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

“God does provide what we need, when we need it. His grace is sufficient.” Ben Young knows all about walking through hard times. As a pastor, he’s shepherded others during their worst days. He’s also gone through painful experiences of his own—like an extended season of doubting God and a difficult divorce from his wife. Through his relationship with Christ, Ben has learned what it means to thrive when the future looks bleak. He’ll share some of what he’s discovered, and is still trying to learn, on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. Music used in this episode: Citizen Way – “Fall Like the Rain” @ 0:00 Newsboys – “What a Friend We Have in Jesus” @ 0:00 Newsboys – “Beautiful Story” @ 0:00 GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Pastor Nick Garland was angry to hear the news that his church building had been broken into and vandalized. He wanted the culprits found and prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. But Nick didn’t expect to receive a letter from one of the young men who did the crime. When Nick read George Aguilar’s letter of confession and repentance, it was the beginning of a life-changing journey for both. Nick and George join us on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories. to share more about their friendship and amazing story of forgiveness. Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your relationship with Him: www.FindPeaceWithGod.net Music used in this episode: MercyMe – “Free” @ 0:32 MercyMe – “Welcome to the New” @ 16:55 MercyMe – “Best News Ever” @ 20:54 GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.

Working as a Los Angeles firefighter, Cheyane Caldwell felt like Superman. Until he crashed through the roof of a burning building. “If you can imagine hell on earth, this was it,” Cheyane said. “All I could see was orange--fire all around me. … I came to the realization that this was it. I was gonna die.” Listen to Cheyane’s account of what happened next—and why he wants to tell everyone about the peace that’s possible even when you face death. Learn more about beginning a relationship with Jesus Christ or deepening your relationship with Him: www.FindPeaceWithGod.net. GPS is an outreach of the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association.