Inkara did not have a strong example of a healthy marriage growing up.  Those experiences could have led her down a very different path, but through her surrender to the Lord, she found the one relationship that would last forever...a  relationship with Jesus.  

Lamon is the daughter of Odell McCallum.  Lamon was conceived while her parents were still in high school and she wasn't in her father's life until she was well into adulthood.   Lamon's story is a beautiful story of God's grace.  His grace was evident in her life even before she surrendered her life to the Lord.  Be sure to listen to Odell's story in Episode 40.  

If you know Mr. McCallum, then you are blessed!  He had lived an incredible life---  not to elevate himself, but to lift up, encourage, and strengthen those around him.   Other than being a principal in the Wynne School district for decades, he was vital in a prayer ministry that knew no bounds.  Mr. McCallum is living his last years with a daughter he wasn't around for more than 30 years.   Hear her story in Episode 41.  

When Hannah was a teenager, she lost her mom to cancer.  Rather than becoming bitter and resentful, she trusted the Lord through her high school years and beyond not knowing how God would use her in the future.  God used the loss she experienced when her mom died to take on children that have also endured loss.  Only 33 years old, she has fostered over 30 children.

Joe lived in addiction for over two decades.   An unexpected event happened that stopped the addiction immediately and removed his desire to do drugs again. 

Wife, mother, grandmother, art teacher, artist, Sunday school teacher, jail ministry---Gay wears many hats.   But if you ever speak with her for at least 5 minutes, you will quickly discover what she treasures most:  her deep love for Jesus and sharing Him with others. 

Listen in as Chelsea shares her journey to Jesus. 

Gary grew up in California and Kim in Oregon.  They were separately both on similar paths...suffering from trauma, becoming addicted to alcohol and drugs and turning to anything but the Lord.  They ended up in small town Colt, Arkansas where everything changed for them.  

Michaela's pre-teen and teenager years were influenced by social media.  These influences, as well as the influence from some adults, lead her to be confused about her identity and sexuality.  She thought of herself as trans and gay... but that's not the end of her story.   

Claire has trusted the Lord most of her life and when her son's life ends at a young age, her faith grew even stronger. 

Andy shares how he struggled with alcohol during 3 specific times in his life. He shares how that cycle was finally broken allowing him to experience peace.

Adriana shares her story of how she grew up in Mexico with a single mother.  She recalls never having security in her family with her mom and not knowing her father until the last year of his life.    Hear her speak how she knows God had his hand on her through every hard and dark time growing up, as well as today. 

Listen as Bobby shares his story.  He has walked with the Lord for many years... some more closely than others.  It's a blessing to know him.  

Listen as Mark shares his story.  The loss of his mom made him angry at God so he turned away from walking with the Lord.  Thankfully, at he felt like he was at the end of his rope, he surrendered his life and turned back to the Lord.

Listen in as Steve shares his journey to salvation.  He nearly ended his life twice, but the Lord had other plans for him.  

Listen to Tommy as he shares his story.  Tommy was headed down a destructive path until the Lord changed his heart. 

Listen in to Jamie as shares her story.  She has trusted the Lord through good times and hards times.   

Listen as Nita shares her story of what appeared to be an idyllic childhood. In the early 1970s, she made a decision that changed the course of her life in ways she never expected. Now, God is using that experience to help her counsel others who find themselves in the middle of similar circumstances.

Melinda’s story is marked by choices that led her into a life she never intended to live. Yet her journey to salvation was guided by the faithful prayers of her parents and many others she had never even met.

Listen as Vanessa shares her story of how God worked in her life through her husband, Zack's sobriety.   What a difference her life was when she allowed God to step back in to it.  

Listen in to Mary as she shares her story of hope beyond tragedy.  After losing her son, Mary speaks of a closeness with Jesus now that she didn't have before his death.  She and her husband, Rex are now walking alongside other families that have lost children through the While We're Waiting ministry.  

For more information on this ministry, go to whilewerewaiting.org.

René is only 20, yet she had already lived through experiences most people never have to face.  While still young herself, she helped raise her younger siblings, taking on responsibilities far beyond her years.  Through every season, God's hand has been on her and her siblings, guiding them through dire circumstances, into foster care and finally adoption in loving families.  

Listen in as Twila share's her journey to salvation.  She came to Christ at a unique time in history.   

After 30 years of addiction, God place several interruptions throughout the day that ultimately led Josh to finally get help.  He resisted all the way up until he was assigned to a room at John 3:16 Ministries.  

Listen in as Janet shares her story.  Her relationship with Jesus deepened as she struggled with her son's addiction.   

Listen in to Nannette as she shares her story.   Adultery, divorce and a second marriage are a part of her story and she felt God wouldn't be able to use someone like her to further His kingdom.   However, God can only use broken, forgiven, and redeemed people since we are all that way.  

Hear the purpose and inspiration behind The Journey to Salvation Podcast. 

Listen in to The Story of Jesus. 

 (We will take a two week break from the regular format to cover two special topics.)

Story written by Gina Clegg and Becki Dowd

Read by Bobby Reed.

Music by Adam Lochemes. 

Listen in as Sunne talks about kids, parenting, fostering and adoption.  She shares how the influence she had from her parents, stepparents, and an aunt shaped her into who she is today.

Listen in as Kirk shares his journey to salvation. 

Hear from James as he speaks about how simply going to a job and reading the "writing on the walls" drew him back to Jesus.  

Clarence spent over 3 decades in his addictions until something changed in 2019. Listen in to his story and how God is using him to reach others going through the same issues he dealt with for decades. 

Listen in to Allysa as she shares her story and how she overcame a family history of addiction to become a successful student with a bright future.  

Listen in as Barbara shares her story of walking away from God as a young adult and how God drew her back to himself.  She also shares about how it was living with a husband that was an unbeliever and how that chapter ended.  God is still using Barbara in amazing ways...and opening new chapters.  

Listen as Jeff tells how God is using his past life experiences to reach others for the Lord. 

Jeanne shares her story about her life growing up and the challenges she experienced her parent's addictions (one to alcohol and one to food) and how that effected her mental health as a teenagers and then as an adult.  Her journey to salvation was rocky and hard but she is thankful for it because of where she is today.  

Listen in as Jeff shares his journey to salvation.  He also shares his call to missions as a young man.  Jeff currently trains pastors and church leaders worldwide.

Listen as Dustin shares his journey to salvation as well as his call to ministry. 

Listen in as Jeremiah shares his story-- what brought him to Arkansas from California, as well as his journey to salvation. 

Zack, Jeremiah's dad, shares his story in Episode 2. 

Listen to Oscar as he shares about the Land of Hope as well as his journey to salvation. 

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Listen in as Zack's shares his story of his journey to salvation.  Zack will talk about his years of addiction and what brought about his move from California to Arkansas.  Jeremiah, Zack's son, shares his story in Episode 4. 

Listen in to Kevin as he shares his journey to salvation.  Kevin is using his life experiences to reach those who are recovering from addictions.