Finding God in the hardest places.
Hosted by Audra Krull
Each episode shares raw stories of grief, betrayal, abuse and more - with God showing up in the middle of it all. Think of it as a treasure hunt with these stories inviting you to look for glimpses of God’s goodness in situations that seem unbearable.
“When you pass through the waters, I will be with you; and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you. When you walk through the fire, you will not be burned; the flames will not set you ablaze.” Isaiah 43:2 (NIV)
Emily shares "God allowed me to forgive but there was also this time of grieving of what I had lost" Emily briefly refers to "horrific actions" by someone in her life. With that relationship still not repaired she is unable to share details. She does however explain her relationship with Christ and especially her love of scripture and how that ripples out into every part of her life including supernatural forgiveness. "Consider it pure joy, my brother and sisters, whenever you face trials o...
10 Aug 2026
Anger
Being unwilling to apologize for mistakes Audra says "I felt very justified to be angry because the rulebook I laid out wasn't followed." For decades Audra had tried to keep peace at all cost, unwilling to face conflict with her husband. With failed attempts to fight off her anger she literally lost her mind at Disney World on a family vacation. She has since found her voice and learned how to communicate. She is convinced that it was God who enabled her to change. "For the Spirit God gave ...
3 Nov 2025
Overcomer
***Warning: Mature content! Chalene says "My father became really irate slapping me 10-15 times knocking me down. Slapping me another 10 times knocking me down and then a third time and then finally my mom said that is enough." Chalene shares about growing up under a strict, disciplinarian father. This deeply shaped her personality and taught her to be silent about abuse happening in their home. Despite the darkness she explains that God was always close to her. She shares several discoveries...
14 Oct 2025
Dementia
Judy explains "I basically had two dementia patients. And my dad was very different from my mom because he would run, he would flee the house and I'd have to chase him down." Judy describes the helplessness of watching her mother's confusion grow and not knowing how to help her. She recalls the friction with her father as she became their full-time caregiver. Now, with both her parents gone, Judy reflects on this hard season of her life. "There is a time for everything, and a season for eve...
27 Aug 2025
Divorce
Kim says "over that year we would visit and I found myself falling for him. I felt like I met the Apostle Paul" Kim married her first husband while he was still in prison. She saw God open doors for his early release and ministry training. Their marriage faced impossible battles with relapse, infidelity, separation and finally divorce. Kim shares how she clung to God as she faced an unknown future. "My soul is in deep anguish. How long, LORD, how long? Turn, LORD, and deliver me; save me beca...
22 Aug 2025
Remember
Janet shares “When the worst tragedy of all hit us we knew that what we had believed and preached is the only thing that got us through.” In Janet’s life she experienced many miracles, but she also lived through tragedy. Looking at God’s faithfulness in the miracles helped her see God’s goodness even when life brought the heartbreak of losing her daughter to cancer. “The LORD gave and the LORD has taken away; may the name of the LORD be praised.” Job 1:21 (NIV)
22 Aug 2025
Terminal
Sherry says “Everything I’ve gone through is all about God, if God would have wanted to take me he would have taken me a year ago.” Sherry was diagnosed with Stage 3 Uterine Cancer and faced life-threatening complications after surgery, including an Ostomy and a prognosis of only three weeks to live. Refusing to accept a death sentence, she endured multiple surgeries and hospital stays while leaning fully on her faith. With a matter-of-fact trust in God’s Word, Sherry testifies to His presenc...
13 Aug 2025
Surrender
Bill explains “The conviction came on me. God began to point out to me that hunting enjoyed too much of a priority in my life” Bill’s story is both relatable and inspiring, reminding us that God cares how we spend our time and what we focus on. He shares how his passion for hunting cost him dearly, and how He used frustration and disappointment to lead him to true surrender. God wants to be our passion; He wants our hearts. “Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of ...
29 Jul 2025
Stroke
Speaking of her granddaughter Mary says “This little 3 year old who is now 11 might get to see her mommy’s arm get better after all these prayers.” Glen and Mary share their journey as they come along side their daughter Katie, mother of two, who suffered a ischemic stroke at 32. As she learned to live with limited mobility, they talk about how God moved in the situation to provide amazing support for all of them. They reflect on the power of prayer, and God’s sustaining presence through ...
27 Jul 2025
Pastoring
David says “If I could do it all over again I’d make the effort to find a good friend. Someone who I could confide in when I was struggling.” David reflects on the frustrations and loneliness of pastoral ministry. He shares lessons he learned along the way, from his first pastorate at age 24, to planting a church and leading a home church. He shares stories of God’s goodness in times that were especially hard. “As iron sharpens iron, so one person sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 (NIV)
19 Jul 2025
Suicide
#9 Suicide Ray’s advice “You don’t leave anyone alone. If they’re talking strange. Be with them.” Ray, a lively 86-year-old still teaching bowling lessons, shares the heartbreaking story of losing his son to suicide. Believing we must speak openly about this issue, he has shared in churches and schools and continues to make himself available to those who are hurting. Ray’s story is a powerful example of turning tragedy into ministry. “He gives strength to the weary and increases the power o...
7 Jul 2025
Drowning & Medically Fragile Life
Sue recounts the horror of her precious toddler, Luke, getting out of his gate and drowning in their backyard pool. She will describe who found him, who performed CPR and how long it was before he showed any signs of life. While Luke was able to eventually return to their home it wasn't without 24/7 nursing care. She explains how 4 members of their family members were able to get training so they could manage the many "layers of hard" that was ahead. So many ripple effects came with the impos...
15 Mar 2025
Orphan & Rejected
Pat shares memories from her time in two orphanges. She describes the joy of being adopted and how things drastically changed with her adoptive mother a couple years later. She explains how she cried herself to sleep and how on the darkest nights she was comforted. Pat talks about the role models she found in her Campfire leader and in her beloved Aunt. God redeemed her cruel childhood in guided and providing. Her story of being able to forgive her adoptive mom is beautiful. She shares how sh...
1 Feb 2025
Physical & Mental Abuse
Evie lived through years of terror in her marriage, a seemingly impossible divorce and on going custody battles with her first husband. He was physically and mentally abusive to both her and their son. With the constant threat that she would be killed if she talked to anyone Evie remained silent yet people kept reaching out to her saying things like "I'm not sure why I'm giving you this" or "I'm not sure why I'm telling you this" Evie confidently describes how God provided for her over ...
13 Dec 2024
Broken Marriage
Warning - this episode isn't for little ears & could be triggering for those who have/had spouses fighting addiction. Bri shares her experience as the one betrayed in her marriage & William shares his experience as the one caught in bondage. Both are incredibly honest about the root issues that they were dealing with and how they hurt each other through the shame and the anger. William gives his timeline of "stopping cold turkey" and how that didn't last. Both Bri and William share ...
30 Nov 2024
Prodigal Son
Linda shares about her youngest son Josh and some of the struggles he has had in his adult years. Hurt with his church, Deconstructing his faith, Fighting depression, horrible side effects with medications, having an arm amputated after an accident, living on the streets and currently in jail. In this episode Linda reads some of the verses that have been a comfort in this time of waiting. She talks about the gift of connecting with other people who have loved ones in jail and how meani...
11 Sept 2024
Paralyzing Accident
Molly shares the about when her 22 year old son was in an accident that left him paralyzed. She explains how she refused to give up hope and kept praying for healing. If you have grown weary in believing God can do the impossible this episode is for you! Molly mentions the book her son wrote about his accident. It can be ordered on Amazon it is called "FORE! Finding Faith When You're Paralyzed By Your Circumstances" by Abe Daniel
10 Sept 2024
Loneliness
Heidi wanted to find a husband for decades. In those frustrating years she did many activities and adventures but loneliness remained her constant companion. With her prolonged singleness she also fought with the grief of "what might have been". In this episode Heidi shares Dreaded moments in the life of a single person How God didn't seem like enough Isolation in singleness within the church Her unique definition of a "blessed life" Bible stories that were comforting and upsetti...
9 Sept 2024
BiPolar - 1st Manic Break
Audra's first manic break was at the age of 26 which earned her the medical label of being BiPolar. The acceptance of this diagnosis and navigating depression, anxiety, mania and insomnia was hard. In this episode Audra describes Circumstances leading up to her breakdown Hospital experience as a patient in psychosis Helpful word picture to recognize her patterns Testing of medications and working with doctors Reasons for wanting to start this podcast Anchor that held her through panic attack...
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