Unexpected Love Stories

About Unexpected Love Stories

Would you buy a wedding dress before a proposal? Have you ever met someone who just knew? Love is unpredictable—it finds us in ways we never expect. On Unexpected Love Stories, real people share how they met, fell in love, and built meaningful relationships. From finding love after loss, to reconnecting decades later, to stories that feel written before they happen—these real love stories will surprise you. Subscribe and discover romance, relationships, and the love stories you never saw coming.

Publisher

Dawn Lawson Pruszkowski

Category

society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

13 Feb 2025

Latest episode

23 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

40 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   23 Sept 2026

   39 | She Was Just Trying to Get an Uber Home. Then Her Driver Insisted She Meet His Best Friend. | Cassi Lavine

   What if waiting just one more hour to order an Uber changed the course of your life? In the summer of 2019, Cassi was at her best friend’s house when she reached for her phone to order a ride home. But she felt God telling her: “Wait.” Five times she tried to order that Uber. And five times, she felt the same thing: “Wait.” When Cassi finally did order the Uber, she had no idea that a conversation with her driver about music—and his insistence that she connect with his best friend, Jack—would introduce someone very special into her life. A few days later, Jack invited her to join him for a jam session. Cassi wasn’t looking for love, but over the next several months, their shared love of music grew into friendship and eventually something more. But Cassi was also fighting a much bigger battle. She wanted to leave behind a life of partying and toxic relationships. As she began seeking God and facing the wounds of her past, her life started to transform. Through it all, Jack became a steady presence beside her. In this episode of Unexpected Love Stories, Cassi shares their unlikely beginning, her journey from being afraid of commitment to opening her heart to love, and the surprising moments that eventually convinced her Jack was the man she was meant to marry. Sometimes the smallest delays become part of a much bigger story. More info and photos of Jack & Cassi here (https://unexpectedlovestories.com/episode/episode-39-cassi-lavine/) 👇 Don’t forget to share (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt), and subscribe (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt) for more real, inspiring love stories on ⁠Spotify⁠ (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt) 📲 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedlovestoriespodcast/): ⁠⁠@unexpectedlovestoriespodcast⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedlovestories/ ): ⁠⁠@theunexpectedlovestories⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572563293335): ⁠⁠Unexpected Love Stories Podcast⁠⁠ 🌐 More stories and info at: ⁠⁠unexpectedlovestories.com (https://unexpectedlovestories.com/) Music credits: Sophie's Dream by Philip Ayers | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Where to Next by Ritchie Everett | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Additional music by⁠ ⁨@JoeEPmusic

2. 

   9 Sept 2026

   38 | She Asked God to Tell Her Mom Too. Years Later, He Did—and April Watched God’s Plan for Her Love Story Unfold | April Snook

   What if God spoke to you as a child about your future? And what if the person He had in mind as your spouse wasn't someone you would have chosen for yourself—but turned out to be exactly the person you needed? In this heartfelt conversation, April Snook shares her journey of hearing God's voice from a young age, meeting the man who would become her husband, and discovering that God's plans were far greater than she could have imagined. What began as a simple date with a college student from church became a marriage that has now spanned more than 28 years. Along the way, April and her husband, Danny, learned to trust God through uncertainty, provision, family life, and countless unexpected blessings. This episode is filled with wisdom, laughter, and encouragement for anyone wondering if God is still speaking,still guiding, and still working behind the scenes of their story. Whether you're single, married, or simply navigating a season of change, April's story is a beautiful reminderthat God's goodness can be found in both the ordinary and extraordinary moments of life. As she shares the lessons learned over nearly three decades of marriage, you'll be encouraged to recognize God's voice, trust His leading, anddrink deeply from His goodness every day. ✨ Listen in and discover how one unexpected relationship became part of a much bigger story More info and photos of Danny & April here (https://unexpectedlovestories.com/episode/episode-38-danny-and-april-snook/). 👇 Don’t forget to subscribe and share (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt) this unexpected love story on ⁠Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt) ⁠📲 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedlovestoriespodcast/): ⁠⁠@unexpectedlovestoriespodcast⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedlovestories/): ⁠⁠@theunexpectedlovestories⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572563293335): ⁠⁠Unexpected Love Stories Podcast⁠⁠ 🌐 More stories and info at: ⁠⁠unexpectedlovestories.com (https://unexpectedlovestories.com/) Music credits: Sophie's Dream by Philip Ayers | Courtesy ofwww.epidemicsound.com Where to Next by Ritchie Everett | Courtesy ofwww.epidemicsound.com Additional music by @JoeEPmusic

3. 

   26 Aug 2026

   37 | She Prayed NOT to Meet Her Husband in College; She Met Him the Next Day | But Neither of Them Was Looking for Love — Hannah & Joseph Stewart

   She prayed that God wouldn't bring her future husband into her life while she was in college. The very next day, she met Joseph. Hannah arrived at Biola determined to focus on her faith, her art, and building meaningful friendships—not dating. Joseph wasn't looking for a wife either. He was hoping to find lifelong friends while growing in his faith and pursuing computer science. Then, during orientation week, they found themselves sitting across from each other on a bus headed to the beach. A conversation about Marvel movies sparked an unexpected friendship. Hannah remembers how easy Joseph was to talk to. Joseph's first impression? She was "sunshine personified"—full of joy, welcoming, and genuinely interested in everyone around her. Their friendship grew through Bible classes, smoothies, campus ministry, movies, and countless conversations. But getting from friendship to romance wasn't simple. There were other relationships, unexpected feelings, fear, and Hannah's determination not to rush into dating. Eventually, they had to decide whether what they had was worth the risk. In this episode, Hannah and Joseph share how friendship became love, why they don't believe in searching for "the one," the first date that lasted until nearly sunrise, and the full-circle proposal that brought them back to the place where Joseph first held Hannah's hand. They also share what it was like to graduate, get engaged, and marry during COVID—and how getting COVID themselves completely changed their honeymoon plans. Through it all, they've discovered that lasting love isn't about finding a perfect person. It's about trust, commitment, grace, and intentionally choosing each other. And years after that first conversation on the bus, Joseph still sees in Hannah what he noticed that very first day—light and joy. Sometimes the person you aren't looking for becomes the friend you never expected... and the love you choose for a lifetime. More info and photos of Joseph & Hannah here (https://unexpectedlovestories.com/episode/episode-37-joseph-and-hannah-stewart/) 👇 Don’t forget to share, and subscribe (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt) for more real, inspiring love stories on ⁠Spotify (https://open.spotify.com/show/4qVY1E9zQcBDHAyb9qp2nt)⁠ 📲 Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/unexpectedlovestoriespodcast/): ⁠⁠@unexpectedlovestoriespodcast⁠⁠ Follow us on TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@theunexpectedlovestories/): ⁠⁠@theunexpectedlovestories⁠⁠ Follow us on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61572563293335): ⁠⁠Unexpected Love Stories Podcast⁠⁠ 🌐 More stories and info at: ⁠⁠unexpectedlovestories.com (https://unexpectedlovestories.com/) Music credits:Sophie's Dream by Philip Ayers | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comWhere to Next by Ritchie Everett | Courtesy of www.epidemicsound.comAdditional music by⁠ ⁨@JoeEPmusic

Who has been a guest on Unexpected Love Stories

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Rae
• Dusty
• Aury
• Tymme
• Julie DeWitt

Reach and audience

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YouTube views

752

Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100

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Quality

49

Social presence

100

YouTube

66

Engagement

32

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