Kristi’s Story: During my childhood in San Diego, my family only attended church at Christmas and Easter. I had a vague sense of God’s existence but little else. As an adult I held back from the faith of my Christian friends, not wanting to pursue my doubts and...
CJ’s Story: Justice Kalena Lockett was the name given to me at birth. I was born into a family surrounded by trauma. My dad was arrested for capital murder. He went to trial for murder where he was found not guilty. When he returned, our home became a dangerous...
Dignamarie’s Story: In July 2022, I made a huge leap of faith when I left Puerto Rico to accept a teaching job at a high school in Houston. My family and friends prayed over me and sent me off on my new adventure. I had no idea I would soon need God’s grace...
A Sneak Peak into this Episode In this episode of Unexpected Turns, guest Sarah shares her story of contracting malaria in Barcelona right after a summer serving in Uganda; during her terrible illness, she sensed God’s presence with her constantly. Links...
Tanna’s Story: Growing up, I found identity in my top-tier grades and volleyball skills. Luckily, this perfectionistic ideology worked well for most of my childhood. My parents were proud of me, and I was checking all the boxes as a daughter. I had...
