This Week on Witness the Wonder

 Families trapped in modern-day slavery in Pakistan’s brickyards are finding freedom through Victorious Living International's Humanitarian Aid efforts. Bishop Ed Akers shares powerful stories of rescue, restoration, and raising up pastors worldwide.  

This is the heart of missions—faith + action + humanitarian aid + compassion = bringing freedom, opportunity, and hope.

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  From healing miracles in the nations to a $1.1 million miracle that set his church free, Ed Akers has witnessed God’s power firsthand.    In this episode you’ll hear:  The story of a woman healed from liver cancer during a crusade in the Philippines  How one act of love transformed the Bajau tribe who had never heard the name of Jesus  Why mass crusades are still bringing tens of thousands to Christ in Pakistan  The $1.1 million miracle that helped launch Victorious Living International  

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 She was told she couldn’t… Have you been told that too?” Award-winning author and publisher Missy Maxwell Worton shares how saying yes to writing her story unlocked healing, identity, and freedom — and how yours can too.  Whether you feel called to write or simply want to understand the power of your story, this conversation will remind you: God can use your yes to impact lives far beyond your own.  

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From Adoption to Rescue Mission: Missy Maxwell Worton’s True Story of Faith and Courage When Missy Maxwell Worton traveled to Ethiopia to finalize the adoption of her daughter, Favor, she expected a short embassy appointment and a joyful trip home. Instead, she and her husband, Mark, found themselves in a dangerous, high-stakes rescue mission in a region surrounded by radical extremism that would test their faith, endurance, and courage at every turn. 

 Angie Pedigo found herself in a moment of desperation —funds running out and facing the possibility of having to put a For Sale sign on the very house that had become a haven for women in recovery. But what happened next? A divine dream. A bold fast. A miracle check. And a moment so specific, so personal, that only God could have written it.  Whether you’ve faced burnout in ministry, financial pressure, or opposition while trying to obey God, this episode will reignite your faith and remind you: He sees you—and He’s not done yet. 

 What if your messiest season was the start of your breakthrough?  Angela didn’t plan to write a book — but when she said “yes” to the nudge, everything changed.    This episode gets real about codependency, recovery, and finding freedom when you least expect it. Angela opens up about her journey, the book that started it all (The 12 Steps of Armor), and how surrendering to God’s leading unlocked purpose she never saw coming.    If you’ve ever felt stuck, numb, or like your story’s too broken to be used — this one’s for you. 

 Dove Award Nominee, Beverly Brown Simms stopped singing after losing her two-year-old son. For over six years, her voice was silent. But God wasn’t done. In this powerful Part 2, you’ll hear how a random courthouse conversation turned into a divine setup that opened doors Beverly never imagined.   Now she’s not just singing again — she’s using her voice to impact lives around the world.  Her journey is filled with God moments, second chances, and surprise breakthroughs — including a Dove Award nomination for her song It’s Not Over.   Sometimes the pain that shattered you is the very thing God uses to propel you into your purpose. 

 In this powerful episode of Witness the Wonder, Beverly Brown Simms shares her story and the phone call no parent ever wants to receive — a moment that would change the direction of her life forever.  With heartfelt honesty and unwavering faith, she reflects on motherhood, marriage, and what it means to trust God when life takes an unexpected turn. This conversation offers real hope for anyone walking through challenging seasons as a parent, as a couple, or simply trying to hold onto faith in the unknown.  🕊️ If you’ve ever faced uncertainty, struggled to understand God’s plan, or needed a reminder that you’re not alone — this episode is for you. 

 Underground Church | Middle East | True Stories of Costly Faith  They saw the Man in White in a dream… then walked 10 days to find Him.  What would you do if following Jesus meant losing your children?  In Part 2 of Hidden in Plain Sight, we return to the underground church in the Middle East — where believers worship in silence, share the Gospel in secret, and follow Jesus at great personal risk.  This isn’t ordinary faith. They’re true stories of great sacrifice and undeniable miracles.                   

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 What if following Jesus meant risking everything?  In this episode of Witness the Wonder, you’ll hear real stories from the Underground Church in Pakistan, Iran, Afghanistan, and Libya—where Christians are risking their lives to follow Jesus in places where faith is forbidden.  From safe house networks in Pakistan to Afghan believers smuggled across borders, to a Libyan man miraculously freed from prison in Benghazi, these stories reveal how God is moving behind the scenes—even where it’s most dangerous to believe.  No faces. No names. Just real stories—of miracles, obedience, and the power of the Holy Spirit to guide and protect.  

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 What if you gave your all… and ended up with nothing to show for it?    In this episode of Witness the Wonder, Katie Campbell opens up about what obedience really costs — when the crowd has opinions, the outcome isn’t flashy, and all you’re left holding is an empty jar. But what if that’s not failure… what if that’s the point?    This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real wrestle between purpose and pressure. And if you’ve ever asked, “Is this even making a difference?” — this one’s for you. 

 In this episode, Katie Campbell shares how a quiet prompting from God led her to make one of the boldest decisions of her life. What followed was unexpected, faith-stretching, and far bigger than she imagined.  If you’ve ever felt the tension between obedience and uncertainty, this story will stir your faith and remind you what’s possible when you follow God—even when it doesn’t make sense. 

 In Part 2 of our conversation, we talk about how saying yes to a small nudge led to big moments—some that changed his life, and some that changed someone else’s.  He doesn’t go looking for a spotlight. He just listens—and ends up in bars, drive-thrus, and roadside moments where something real happens. 

 He was pronounced dead. The nurse was preparing his body for identification. The doctor told his mother, “We did all we could.”  She said, “No, you didn’t. Will you pray with me?” This isn’t a metaphor. He came back… as his mother stood in faith.  In this premiere episode of Witness the Wonder, host Christina Smith sits down with award-winning gospel artist Johnathan Bond to share the true story of what happened next — a moment that can only be described as a raised-from-the-dead miracle. 

 What do a brand-new engine, a miraculous healing, and a divine rescue all have in common?  They’re just a few of the powerful stories shared on Witness the Wonder. A video podcast where real people talk about how God showed up in the middle of their mess.  In this trailer, you’ll hear the heart behind the show and a glimpse of what’s to come, including how God provided a brand-new engine when we couldn’t afford one.  If you’ve ever doubted God still moves…this show is for you.