More than Coincidence: Remembering Jesus Christ in Your Story

50 Episodes

Reverse

Weakness Becomes Strength with Bri

2024-10-2040:05

Send us a textThrough Christ everyone can overcome or develop their weaknesses into strengths. In this heartfelt episode of "More Than Coincidence" Bri describes her early spiritual encounters and how her life has been blessed by her Asperger’s diagnosis.We discuss the importance of good intentions and self-forgiveness and as someone who has navigated the social world with autism, Bri shares her own experiences of finding connection and understanding through positive intentions. We discuss ho...

Divine Course Corrections with Taylor

2024-10-1334:30

Send us a textHave you ever had an experience that changed the entire direction of your life? In this heartwarming episode of "More Than Coincidence," we welcome Taylor, who opens up about her remarkable faith journey, growing up in Richfield, Washington. She recounts the emotional rollercoaster of her freshman year in college at Brigham Young University where despite her best efforts as a track and field student-athlete, she struggled to perform and meet her personal goals and expectations. ...

A Tree in His Vineyard with Matea

2024-10-0615:57

Send us a textHas a book of scripture you've read multiple times suddenly taken on new meaning and personal depth? Join us on this heartfelt episode as Matea opens up about a profound memory from her church mission in Arizona in 2014, where a divine prompting led her to a specific verse in Jacob 5 from the Book of Mormon, forever anchoring her faith and deepening her connection with Jesus Christ.Together, we explore the intricate allegory of the olive tree in Jacob 5 and its powerful connecti...

Letting Christ Work His Wonders with Mark T.

2024-09-2901:10:47

Send us a textHave you ever experienced a moment so profound that it altered your perception of faith entirely? Join us on this emotional episode as Mark shares memories that forced me him reassess his belief in Christ and find solace in spirituality such as the sudden loss of his father in a car accident. We discuss finding a balance between taking personal responsibility and being an active participant in our own lives and standing back to watch God work His wonders and miracles. As th...

Training to Be Like God with Dearly

2024-09-2230:44

Send us a textAfter an unexpected visit from missionaries, Dearly's life took a profound turn that would forever anchor her faith in Jesus Christ. Her testimony of the power of personal conversion through a dedicated study of the Book of Mormon illustrates the importance of humility, seeking knowledge, and building faith on a solid foundation which is Jesus Christ. Dearly then testifies that no matter their background, we all must ask hard questions and seek to develop our own testimony, and ...

Secret Prayer with Stefko

2024-09-1515:03

Send us a textThere is no denying the profound role of music in worship. Today we welcome my brother Stefko who, despite his disabilities, conveys his deep love for the Savior through singing and listening to hymns. Together we listen to three of Stefko's favorite hymns, "Secret Prayer," "How Great Thou Art," and "Count Your Blessings." As we listen, I hope you feel the deep love my brother has for Christ through his unique testimony! :)I DO NOT own any of the music.You can find and download ...

Giving Up What I Love Most For the God Who Loves Me More with Kim

2024-09-0833:33

Send us a textHow do you navigate life when the unexpected hits hard? Meet Kim, a devoted mother and grandmother whose life literally begins to spin when she suddenly develops Mal de Débarquement Syndrome (MDDS), a rare and perplexing neurological condition. If that wasn't enough, Kim's health continues to nosedive as she stubbornly refuses to figure out a new "normal," which results in a battle for her life from septic shock, respiratory failure, hypoxia, and severe memory loss. Unable...

The "C" Is For Christ with Jennifer R.

2024-09-0150:40

Send us a textCan a life-altering diagnosis at 14 lead to unwavering faith and miraculous moments? Join us as we sit down with Jennifer, an extraordinary early intervention specialist from Utah, who candidly shares her journey of discovering she has MRKH syndrome—a rare condition leaving her without a uterus, fallopian tubes, and cervix. Listen as Jennifer recounts the emotional devastation and solace she found in her faith, painting a vivid picture of her youth and the painful realization sh...

Faith Through the Generations with Sharon

2024-08-2512:52

Send us a textWhat memories from your past connect you most deeply to your faith? Today on "More Than Coincidence," we sit down with Sharon, an 81-year-old from Springfield, Ohio, who shares the enduring impact of her family's Christian values passed down throughout the generations. Raised in a devout household, Sharon's reflections offer a beautiful testament to how faith and family history shape our spiritual journey.Sharon takes us on a captivating exploration of her extensive family histo...

I Think You Just Witnessed a Conversion with Ryan

2024-08-1851:10

Send us a textHave you ever felt like you were living a lie, pretending to be someone you're not just to avoid conflict? Our special guest, Ryan Carrasco, certainly has. He shares his powerful story of transitioning from a life of manipulation and false religious identity to discovering a genuine connection with faith and love. His journey started in high school, continued through college, and was deeply influenced by his philosophical studies and pivotal meetings that truly weren't just a co...

Opening Our Door for the Savior to Enter with Kenton

2024-08-1130:57

Send us a textCan you imagine discovering the true purpose of missionary work or finding joy amidst feelings of inadequacy? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Kenton as he recounts the pivotal spiritual experiences that continue to anchor him to Jesus Christ, including a miraculous moment at the Hill Camorra pageant and the joy of his baptism. Listen as Kenton reflects on how these early encounters set a foundation for his enduring faith and connection to the Savior.Kenton also opens u...

Count It All Joy with Kelli

2024-08-0436:23

Send us a textIs it possible to find joy and gratitude throughout the process of making lemonade with all the lemons God gives you? Kelli opens up about her faith journey, one marked by both profound hardships and extraordinary revelations. She shares how growing up in a loving Christian household set a strong spiritual foundation, deeply influenced by her mother who brought God's presence into their daily lives. At the heart of her story is a pivotal moment at age 13 when she embraced James ...

We Need Each Other: Finding Unity in Christ with Cindy

2024-07-2843:16

Send us a textHow does a meticulous planner end up getting engaged just one week after a first date? Cindy Madsen joins us in this episode of "More Than Coincidence" to share her extraordinary journey of faith, including her whirlwind romance that defied her usual cautious nature as well as her current experience earning an advanced degree in theology at Calvin University. Cindy’s incredible testimony of the necessity for unity among Christians despite theological differences could not b...

Christ Speaks Through the Arts with Caroline

2024-07-2140:28

Send us a textCan music and poetry truly serve as vessels for divine connection and emotional healing? This episode promises to shed light on this intriguing question through the personal journey of our guest, Caroline, a 30-year-old mother of two and master's student in humanities, who has found deep spiritual solace in the arts. Caroline’s story reveals how the arts can connect us to Christ during our darkest hours when typical “primary answers” bring us heartache. Caroline especially ...

Blessings from the Temple with Ashlee

2024-07-1401:14:01

Send us a textWhat blessings have you personally seen from worshiping in the temple? In this episode, Ashlee boldly testifies that all of her greatest blessings and distinct moments with the Savior have been directly linked to the time she has spent in the temple as both an ordinance worker and patron. From intense difficulty transitioning to college life, the passing of her dear brother, and throughout her fertility journey, temple service became a very personal way Ashlee could commune with...

Priesthood Power and Obedience with Jason

2024-07-0720:26

Send us a textWhat if you faced a life where your faith was constantly tested through severe family health crises, but became a powerful witness to miracles received from prayer and priesthood blessings? Join us as we sit down with Jason from Iowa, who shares his profound journey through his father's battle with liver disease and multiple organ transplants. Hear about Jason's experiences of divine intervention, from his mother being a perfect kidney donor match to the timely availability of d...

Christ Relentlessly Pursued Me with Sierra

2024-06-3054:38

Send us a textHave you ever felt like you wanted to grow closer to Christ but don’t know where to start? Our guest, Sierra Larson, shares how her pivotal experience at a fireside with Elder Bednar brought a renewed sense of direction and clarity by highlighting the importance of choosing Christ and His covenant path despite life's temptations. Sierra’s story is a moving testament to the power of feeling pursued by the Lord and the joy that comes from spiritual rebirth.We wrap up by exploring ...

“Look At Me” with Abigail

2024-06-2331:44

Send us a textHow would you handle driving through a dangerous canyon in white out blizzard conditions with no cell service and being so low on gas you have no idea if you’ll make it home safely? Join me and Abigail as she recounts this hair-raising experience from her Bible college days that lead to an unexpected revelation on trusting in God’s ability to get us through all life's unpredictable storms.Abigail then delves into how her lesson from the canyon to always “look at Christ” has stre...

Transformed Through the Atonement of Jesus Christ with David

2024-06-1601:00:17

Send us a textWhat does it take to transform a life marred by poor decisions and a lack of direction into one filled with purpose, faith, and family? Join us as we welcome David, who takes us on his compelling journey from Mexico City to California and finally Utah. From a life caught up in partying and reckless behavior to one centered on Jesus Christ and His gospel, David's story is a testament to the how even the “vilest of sinners” can be spiritually reborn through Christ’s Atonement. Thr...

Developing Charity with Kelly

2024-06-0936:57

Send us a textDo you ever feel like developing charity for others is easier said than done? Join us for a heartfelt conversation with Kelly, a devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother whose narrative takes us through the emotional terrain of growing up in difficult family circumstances and the trials of watching those she loves most choose to leave the gospel path. As Kelly embraces the trials of parenting adult children, she emphasizes the significance of unconditional love and mai...

#box-pro-ellipsis-172978781953242{-webkit-line-clamp:2;}More than Coincidence: Remembering Jesus Christ in Your Story

More than Coincidence: Remembering Jesus Christ in Your Story