Christian Testimony, Faith And Trust, Christian Encouragement, Spiritual Growth Episodes

How do you keep trusting God when prayer feels unanswered? Dr. Elsa John joins David W. Ebel on God Says Yes for an honest conversation about faith, grief, shame, and finding your identity in Christ. Elsa shares how childhood wounds, infertility, pregnancy loss, and prayers for her daughter brought her to a painful crossroads. She describes seeking Christian counseling, learning to bring difficult questions to God, and discovering that her worth could not be earned through achievement or mini...

On God Says Yes, David W. Ebel welcomes Moriah Hagel for an encouraging conversation about Christian singleness, waiting, and trusting God’s timing. When life doesn’t follow the schedule you imagined, how do you keep walking in faith? Moriah shares her perspective on trusting God in seasons of uncertainty and finding encouragement while waiting for what comes next. Together, David and Moriah explore the questions that arise when our hopes and expectations meet a different timeline. Their conversation invites listeners to consider how faith shapes the way we wait and how we can continue seeking God in our present circumstances. Whether you’re navigating singleness, waiting for an answer to prayer, or facing an unexpected season, this episode offers encouragement to bring your questions to God and keep growing in your relationship with Him. Listen for a reminder that your present season matters—and that you can trust God before you see what comes next.

What happens when a health crisis becomes a turning point in your walk with God? In this episode of God Says Yes, David W. Ebel welcomes author, podcaster, and Bible teacher T. S. Wright for a conversation about surrender, growing in faith, and finding hope when life becomes difficult. T. S. shares how coming to Jesus in college sparked a deep hunger for Scripture—and how learning to live fully for Christ took time. He also recounts a frightening heart episode in 2016, the reassuring medical results that followed, and the healing he credits to God. His journey eventually led him from coaching and teaching into writing, podcasting, and full-time ministry. Along the way, he learned the importance of discerning God’s direction, testing what he hears against Scripture, and allowing Christ to work through him. T. S. also introduces his discipleship book, Embracing the Truth, and shares encouragement from Revelation 3:20: Jesus is knocking, inviting us into a relationship with H…

Have you wondered whether your best days are behind you—or whether God still has something meaningful for you to do? In this episode of God Says Yes, David W. Ebel welcomes pastor, musician, and author Drew Mcholm for an encouraging conversation about belonging, perseverance, and following Jesus through life’s changing seasons. Adopted as a baby and raised by loving Christian parents in Scotland, Drew knew the Bible but needed a personal relationship with Christ. At fifteen, an unexpected encounter with God at a youth camp changed his direction and sparked a lifelong calling to serve. Drew shares how his adoption helped him understand what it means to be chosen and loved by his heavenly Father. He reflects on decades of pastoral ministry, work in the business world, and learning to trust God when circumstances and assignments change. Inspired by Caleb’s courage at eighty-five, Drew offers a simple challenge: “Don’t quit. Keep climbing.” He also discusses writing a suspense…