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Real life stories of people who have experienced freedom in Jesus. From atheists, bikers and satanists to music artists, sports figures and missionaries. All who listen will find a guest they can relate to. These stories are moving, powerful and life changing ! Wether you're a seasoned Christian or someone curious to know about Jesus, you have landed on the spot. Enjoy and be blessed.

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After not attending church for 20yrs, and repeatedly turning down invitations to attend Christian events, Jennifer was invited to Disciple A City’s BEHOLD conference. Instead of turning this friend's invitation down and finding an excuse not to go, as she had for years past, Jennifer came.During the Friday evening, Jennifer responded to the call to go up for prayer. With that simple YES God met Jennifer in a wild supernatural experience! In a moment she was healed from chronic Lyme disease, her life transformed and she was overcome with the love of God. This radical healing would later be clinically confirmed by her physician, who stopped all testing and took her off her medication.This year Jennifer was baptized on January 11th in -5 weather, outdoors in a river in Buckhorn ON! Tune in to hear her full story as we sit down with her in this episode, and be powerfully encouraged at how God can move in awesome ways, through the faithful obedience of a friend's simple invitation.
Adam Tysdal, is a former nurse turned missionary from Saskatchewan who is called to raise up worship in Canada. As we sat down with him at the BEHOLD conference it was a privilege to hear his passion and heart regarding renewal in the body of Christ and revival in the world. Adam shares how he had to overcome some personal insecurities as the Lord was calling him, even though he grew up in a musical family.He now runs Prairie Worship Collective as well as a worship training school in Regina, SK Canada. His desire is to see believers grasp the power of prayer and worship as essentials for the Christian life, which will impact Canada and the nations profoundly.It was an incredible honour to have him lead some of the powerful worship sets for the conference, and experience live the impact of one of the songs (Dry Bones) they have written over our nation!!PWC – https://prairieworshipcollective.ca/Dry Bones – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dA2OAGzjwNM
“Jacob Walda, Bill Prankard, and the team at Timothy Generation Ministries are being powerfully used by God to fuel a fresh move of revival across Canada and around the world.”As we sat down with Jacob at the BEHOLD conference in November we heard his heart and update on the journey from 2024, when Bill Prankard entrusted Jacob and his wife Julia with the mantle and legacy of revival for Canada that had burned in Bill’s heart for over 50 years. It was a powerful time of hearing where the ministry is at, as well as what is on Jacob’s heart for Canada in the future!Additionally, there were a few surprises and additions in this episode that we’re sure you’ll like! Be sure to tune in to see what that’s all about and make sure to watch the youtube recording for the full effect! (Special thanks to the Toddcast Crew for this one)Timothy Generation Ministries - https://www.timothygen.com/The Arctic Hope Project - https://www.timothygen.com/arctichopeproject
On the season finale we feature Grace Graber who is an up-and-coming Christian pop punk artist living in Nashville Tennessee. With well over two dozen singles on streaming platforms Grace has built up quite a catalog. Her life didn’t start out very glamorous as she was bullied to the point of PTSD and depression and had to be completely removed from the school system. Reaching the point of having suicidal thoughts, Grace‘s life would change with some lyrics from a song by four Canadian boys who formed a band called Hawk Nelson. Grace shares her story of this drastic change and how she now wants to live her life offering the same help to those who may be struggling with similar things today. https://www.gracegraber.com
Dr. Luc NiebergallDr. Luc Niebergall, a recognized prophetic voice throughout Canada and the nations, met the Lord at 16 through a divine life-altering encounter. A short time later, prophet Charlie Robinson would call him from a crowd giving him a prophetic word that would birth his ministry. Ever since, Luc has focused on teaching the Church to hear the voice of God! In this episode we were privileged to hear his testimony and be faith filled as he shared live a Prophetic word for you!Luc is also the author of over thirty books in multiple genres. His works have been published in multiple languages, used for school curriculums, and adapted to theatre. Luc has earned his Bachelor of Christian Leadership, Master of Theology, and Doctor of Ministry degrees as well as functioning as a painter and music composer. He now lives in Alberta, Canada with his wife Sophie and son Arthur.Dr. Luc Niebergall Ministries – https://www.drlucniebergall.com/
From meeting Jesus in a stolen car at 17, to leading teams with his wife LeeAnn to the unreached, get ready to be inspired as we talk to Danny about his testimony and mission stories!Founder of Equip Canada, and long time friend, Danny sat down with us to expand on how Jesus is moving in Canada and abroad. Let your heart burn with ours as Danny shares from 30+ years of ministry experience and expands on the vision to see believers empowered locally and globally, to take the gospel where it has not yet been.Danny shares a recent story of driving across the Sahara for hours to reach a village and find out they had no translators. That is until a random woman approaches them stating she had a dream of four white people coming to share the gospel and that she was to serve them!!!From Africa, South America, the Amazon airplanes and the grocery store, Danny is living a Life on Mission!!Equip Canada – https://www.equipcanada.org/ Instagram - danny_mackay
In this episode, we take a trip down under and chat with Australian Mark Greenwood. Like many kids growing up in church Mark wanted to experience things and Life his way. He would meet his now wife Christine who would be instrumental in helping him see the more personal side of who God really is.An unexpected and accidental experience with a very powerful drug while on a trip in India would expose Mark to the darkness of torment and anxiety. Seeking to escape that he would experience the supernatural freeing power of God!! This would then lay a foundation for what would become a great ministry journey.Mark worked for Youth for Christ Australia , became the Director for " Jesus School " and ran a school called " The Academy " both the latter focused on teaching our identity in Christ.The end of this episode takes us right back to the beginning and exactly where God needs him to be. Awake to Righteousness: A Life-Changing Look at the Substance of Salvationhttps://a.co/d/aKVLGPZ
Spenser Mason grew up in New Brunswick and like many youth struggled with insecurity. Drugs and alcohol would help to numb that pain but overtime grew into a really big problem. As things begin to get worse, an intervention from family would have Spenser attend Teen Challenge, which would begin a change in his life.After leaving, Spenser decided to start fresh in a new city and began to reshape his life. Eventually, doors would open to have him serve in ministry and he would become staff at Glad Tidings in Moncton New Brunswick with a heart to mentor youth and young adults and help them see the truth and freedom in Jesus.gtmoncton.com @spensermason - Instagram
Stacy Palmer is the president and CEO of Prison Fellowship Canada. She has over 16 years experience volunteering in Federal and Provincial Corrections Canada. PFC helps prisoners, ex prisoners, families and kids of prisoners, with compassion campaigns, and the true love of Jesus.Stacy shares that she did not have a good relationship with her father, in fact, they were estranged for 16 years. Her grandmother would teach her the love of Jesus and although Stacy would resist the call to prison ministry, the Lord would eventually get his way.Stacy‘s life was far from perfect and today she shares what that looked like for her, how she overcame it and in hindsight how the Lord was there every step of the way.prisonfellowship.ca prisonfellowship_canada on Instagram Prison Fellowship Canada - FB
Parker Byrd attends East Carolina University and is a Division 1 baseball player. After his 1st year Parker would lose one of his legs in a boating accident. What makes Parkers story so unique is that his faith did not waiver. He thought his baseball days were over, the recovery was long, but with solid encouragement from his mom, support from his family and the amazing grace of God he became the 1st person to play D1 baseball with a prosthetic leg! Parker shares the story of the accident but more importantly the journey afterwards with all the struggles.Today Parker is still playing and has a great following on socials where he boldly shares his faith. He also has a podcast called " The Parker Byrd Show " Be encouraged today with this great episode. Also available on Youtube. @TheToddcastDACparkerbyrd16.com parkerbyrdd - Instagram
Nichola Shilton is the National Director of Burn 24/7 Canada. At 16 years old she was modelling in New York and ended up in Milan Italy. This glamorous lifestyle was cloaked in darkness. The people in her life who really loved her, kept asking why she was living that way, and spoke truth to her. It was hurtful… but it was truth. Many never stopped praying for her! Nicola would come out of that, return to Canada and her faith would grow deeper. She would become a worship leader, a professional photographer until a terrible car accident really slowed down her life. In addition to ministry trips, her National Director role had her coordinate the Sean Feucht " Let us Worship " Canadian tour this past summer.burncanada.com theburn247_canada
Jason Kim grew up and still resides in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in the church and like most youngsters, he wanted to find his own way. It wouldn’t be long for Jason to realize he was running away from the key to freedom. Jason began a career as an engineer, and became a leader for youth group at a local church. He went to school to study theology, and as the curious youth would ask many questions he decided to put these answers on YouTube. Many years down the road Jason would become the lead pastor of La Habra Christian Church. He began sharing the gospel as an Uber driver, which would soon lead him to be an online evangelist. Today with 20 years in ministry and 1.2 million followers across multiple platforms “Pastor Jason Answers “ all kinds of questions and is reaching so many with the gospel message.!pastorjasonanswers.org. pastorjasonkim - Instagram,Facebook,TikTok
Today Todd sits down with a man who tried to escape the family curse, being a pastor! Chuck Price was born in Ontario, his father, a pastor. Although growing up in the faith, Chuck wanted something different for himself. When he was 16, his father passed away in a car accident, and Chuck would later run away, far away and join the railroad. With God acting as his mother‘s GPS, she actually found him and the Lord would begin to guide Chuck into where he needed to be. He would become a pastor and later forming a ministry called Reapers in the Rain International, Chuck would travel the world, training pastors, and leaders and planting churches. Most recently focussing on Cuba, Chuck shares with great joy that the family curse is exactly where he needs to be. Reapers the Rain can be found on YouTube and instagram. reapersintherain.org Chuckprice8684 - Instagram
Jim Thompson was born in Edmonton Alberta. He was drafted to the Washington Capitals and has played for The Whalers, Devils, LA Kings, Senators, and the Ducks.Jim shares his story of finding freedom in the Lord throughout his life. There were key people that encouraged and influenced him in the NHL, including Mike Gartner and Laurie Boschman.Today Jim is the owner of the Junior A Aurora Tigers. He is also a motivational speaker and has a training program for youth called JT Prospects. This is a powerful story of overcoming struggles and stepping into freedom.jimthomsonsdreams.com @jimthomson33 - Instagram & X
Fresh back from Nashville Todd speaks to Country Recording Artist Karli June. Although she had been given the gift of music, as she chased that dream there was always something missing. Karli grew up on a farm in Listowel Ontario and music was always part of her life. Through ups and downs and " figuring out life " things would begin to evolve when Karli " laid it down for Him ( Jesus ) " .Her catalog is growing, with over 2.7 million combined streams, and three nods from CMA Ontario in 2023. Karli has written with Deric Rutlan and performed in Nashville Tennessee . Saturday August 9th she will perform at Boots and Hearts at Burls Creek Event Grounds in Oro-Medonte Ontario and again for Songs and Stories September 9th in Penticton B.C.itskarlijune on Instagram karlijune.com karlijunemusic - X
Dave Jones was born in New Zealand and lost his mom at a young age. Moving to Canada he would face many struggles but always with a heartfelt knowledge that Jesus was real. Today Dave shares his story of a desire to serve the Lord. Working for a time with YFC, and most recently Hockey Ministries Canada serving as the chaplain for the Peterborough Petes. Listening to the Lord, he knows it’s time to pass the torch as a chaplain and take his wife and three kids back to the land of his beginning to see what the Lord has in store.David.jones.nz Instagram
Anthony Lee Jr AKA Antlee is a Pro Basketball player currently playing for the KW Titans. Growing up in Orlando , Anthony pursued his dream of playing basketball for a living. This dream would be fulfilled and he would end up playing in 15 different countries.As Anthony bounced all around Europe he was living the Pro ball life, money , women, and clubs. Inside there was a spiritual battle going on that he could not shake. When he called out to God the response was immediate. Now married with a small child , not only is Anthony still playing ball at the pro level, but he is also recording Rap music reflecting on his journey. You can find " Antlee " s music everywhere you stream. Information on upcoming tours can be found in the link below.anthonyleejr.com
Rachael grew up in Tasmania and shares about early Australian life. Living a teenage and young adult life like many, she would dabble in the party life style and opened herself up to occult teaching. This would lead to depression and suicide attempts that would eventually put Rachael in hospital. There was a war going on inside of her. She attended Uni in Australia and really had no grid for anything charismatic . An invitation to church, and her life would change forever.Six years ago she moved to Germany and became involved with fellow Aussie Ben Fitzgeralds ministry " Awakening Europe " . This would take her heart to a place she could never have imagined. Rachael shares about her time in Germany and about serving at the Poland Ukraine border at the beginning of the war.She is now living in Kyiv and with all that is happening there, still part of The Million Month, an initiative to see 1M Europeans hear the gospel. If this stirs your heart you can donate to Rachael and the Million Month via the sites below.awakeningeurope.commillionmonthkyiv - donorbox.org rachaelmaree_ on Instagram
Daniels family came to Canada with the clothes on their back, fought and worked to make ends meet. At the age of 12 he was working construction to help the family. Although Daniels life was full of struggles he realized how blessed and how present God was. Now having come full circle, married , kid , entrepreneur , Daniels heart is to seek out and serve people who are living in a space he is familiar with. In addition to all of the above Daniel and Katie run an outreach called " Love on Hamilton " in Ontario. Not only do they see a great response from volunteers, but they also see God do the miraculous! loveontheworld.com loveonhamilton.com Find both and Daniel on socials.
Born in Germany and now living in London, England, Gabriela Kyeremateng has been singing for as long as she can remember. Although she studied media relations, she knew in her heart that a career as a gospel singer was awaiting. Gabriela has been singing a cappella in London tube stations, and after appearing on The Voice in Germany, her career began to blossom. In addition to writing and recording music, Gabriela is also available for weddings with her act Heavenly Loveband. therealgabriela_ - Instagram > also on TikTok & FB . Music streaming everywhere.
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