Witness the Wonder: True Stories of Faith, Miracles and the Supernatural of God in Everyday Life

Living in Alignment With Who God Created You to Be | John "JR" Rennie Brushfires Ministry | S2 EP. 1

What if the lack of peace or joy you’re feeling isn’t because you’re doing too little — but because you’re doing things God never asked you to carry?In this Season 2 premiere of Witness the Wonder, Christina Smith is joined by John "JR" Rennie, founder of Brushfire Ministry and author of Divine Design, for an honest and hope-filled conversation about alignment, identity, and purpose.JR shares how God used loss, waiting, and surrender to strip away false identity and reveal calling. Together, they explore how living in alignment with God’s design leads to clarity, peace, joy, and lasting fruit.This episode covers:God stories behind calling and purposeWhy alignment matters more than strivingHow humility and obedience shape spiritual growthRecognizing when you’re living out of alignmentFinding joy even in difficult seasons🔗 Free Spiritual Gifts Assessment — Brushfire Ministrieshttps://www.brushfires-digital.com/link/LZwtmm?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.brushfires-digital.com%2Fclient-accessAffiliate link at no extra cost to you.To learn more about today’s guest or explore resources connected to this episode, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com.New episodes of Witness the Wonder release weekly. Subscribe and follow to hear more stories of how God is always at work in our lives.

God's Plan for Your 2026 | Making New Year's Resolutions | Season Finale | EP. 31

Before you set goals for 2026, ask God this question: “What do You want my 2026 to look like?”If you’re thinking about New Year’s resolutions for 2026, this Season 1 finale of Witness the Wonder will help you shift from pressure filled plans to God led vision.In this episode, Christina Smith shares a Christian New Year’s message about inviting God into your planning process, then rewinds the top 5 audience favorite moments from Season 1.We talk about:Jeremiah 29:11 and trusting God’s plans for hope and a futureHabakkuk 2:2 and what it really means to write the vision and make it plainWhy God led vision brings freedom instead of pressureThen we count down the top 5 audience favorite stories from Season 1, powerful reminders that God gets the final say and that He is always at work in our story.You’ll hear moments of:Redemption and surrenderJesus reaching people through dreamsLoss and God’s nearnessObedience when outcomes are not immediateA jaw dropping testimony of being raised from the deadChristina also shares her heart for 2026 and what God is stirring for the future of Witness the Wonder.Season 2 begins next week.Subscribe so you don’t miss what’s ahead.To stay updated and hear about future Wonder Story Live events, visit ChristinaSmithOfficial.com and join the email list.#witnessthewonder#witnessthewonder#christianpodcast#newyearsresolutions#faithbasedpodcast#2026#2026plans#2026resolutions#godstories#trustgod#christianencouragement#testimony#jeremiah2911#habakkuk22#godsplan#christianinspiration#faithjourney#godisworking#seasonfinale#MiracleStories

Christmas Miracles | A Christmas Eve Special | EP. 30

In this special Christmas Miracle episode of Witness the Wonder, host Christina Smith is joined by Anne Day and Angel Faulk to share real stories of how God showed up during some of their most difficult Christmas seasons.Anne shares her journey through financial hardship, adoption uncertainty, and a life-altering medical diagnosis. In the middle of fear and unanswered questions, God provided in exact and unexpected ways through community, provision, and peace.Angel shares a deeply personal Christmas miracle following the loss of her first child. In a moment she never asked for, God brought comfort and reassurance from heaven, reminding her that He sees every longing of the heart.Christina also shares her own Christmas miracle. During a season of financial struggle, God provided through others and taught her the humility of receiving with gratitude when pride wanted to resist.Together, these stories remind us that miracles do not always come the way we expect, but God is always present, always faithful, and always at work in our story.In this episode, we talk about:• Trusting God when the situation feels impossible• God’s provision during financial uncertainty• Adoption, fear, and faith colliding• The power of community and answered prayer• Comfort from heaven in seasons of loss• Learning how to receive with humility when pride wants to resist• Why gratitude opens the door to miraclesIf you are believing for a Christmas miracle, whether it is provision, comfort, peace, or hope, this episode is for you.🛡️ AFFILIATE PARTNERSHIP - BIRCH GOLDIf you are looking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times, Birch Gold offers options to diversify with physical gold and silver.Learn more here: 👉 ChristinaSmithOfficial.com💛 SUPPORT THE PODCASTIf Witness the Wonder encourages you, consider supporting the show. Your support helps keep these stories of faith and hope going.👉 ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witness-the-wonder🙏 MY PRAYER FOR YOUGod, for every listener longing for a miracle this Christmas,I ask that You meet them right where they are.Provide where there is lack.Bring comfort where there is grief.Give peace where fear has taken hold.Remind them that You see them, You hear them, and You are near.In Jesus’ name, Amen.🔗 CONNECT WITH CHRISTINAWebsite: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comFollow Witness the Wonder on YouTube and social media:@WitnessTheWonder⭐ God is always at work in your story.

Delivered from Witchcraft, Addiction & Homosexuality | Lisa Edmonds’ Freedom Story | EP. 29

Lisa Edmonds grew up a Southern Baptist preacher’s kid… but trauma at fifteen sent her down a dark path she never imagined. What began as hidden pain spiraled into cutting, alcohol and drug addiction, witchcraft, and a homosexual lifestyle. For decades, she ran from God —angry, numb, and convinced He had abandoned her.But in 2024, everything changed.After decades of darkness, Lisa surrendered — and Jesus met her in a supernatural encounter that broke every chain and rewrote her entire story.In this powerful conversation, Lisa shares:• How trauma opened the door to addiction• How witchcraft gained influence in her life• What living a double life did to her identity• Her battle with self-harm and suicide• The moment Jesus physically intervened• Her deliverance, sobriety, and restored identityIf you need hope, freedom, or a reminder that no one is beyond God’s reach — this story is for you.📖 If You Need a BibleLisa offered to send a free physical Bible to anyone who doesn’t have one. Email your mailing information to: WitnessTheWonder@outlook.com💛 Support Witness the WonderIf this episode encouraged you, would you consider supporting the podcast?Give here: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witness-the-wonder🙌 A Prayer for YouJesus, for every listener longing for freedom, I ask that You do for them what You did for Lisa. Break every chain of addiction, trauma, witchcraft, confusion, and bondage. Silence every lie of the enemy and fill them with Your peace, Your truth, and Your presence. Restore what was stolen and lead them into the freedom only You can give. In Jesus’ name we pray, Amen.✝️ Prayer to Receive JesusIf you’re ready to surrender your life to Jesus like Lisa did, you can pray this right now:“Jesus, I need You. I’m tired of doing life on my own. I believe You are the Son of God, that You died for my sins, and that You rose again. Today, I surrender everything to You; my past, my mistakes, my pain, and my whole life. Please forgive me, wash me clean, and make me new. I choose to follow You from this moment forward. Thank You for loving me, for saving me, and for never giving up on me. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”🔗 Connect with Christina SmithWebsite & Free Resources: ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Socials: @WitnessTheWonder🛡️ Protect Your Future with Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Request your free info kit: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com⭐ And Remember: God is always at work in your story.#ChristianTestimony#Deliverance#JesusSaves#SetFree#FreedomInChrist#WitchcraftTestimony#AddictionRecovery#WitnessTheWonder #HomosexualLifestyle #Homosexuality

She Hit Her Breaking Point | Parenting a Special Needs Child with Down Syndrome Deena Trocino Part 2 | EP. 28

When Deena hit her breaking point, she discovered something she never expected—God didn’t change her situation… He changed her instead.In this powerful continuation of her story, Deena opens up about burnout, emotional exhaustion, surrender, identity, and the slow rebuilding process that transformed her from the inside out. Her honesty will speak to anyone walking through a season they didn’t expect or don’t feel strong enough to carry.“My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” — 2 Corinthians 12:9 (ESV)In this episode:• The breaking point that led to transformation• How stress and burnout impact the body and spirit• Why masking pain leads to deeper exhaustion• What surrender really looks like• The story behind Specially Empowered Moms• How God prepares us long before we realize it• Encouragement for anyone walking through the unexpectedConnect with Deena:speciallyempoweredmoms.comYouTube & Socials: @speciallyempoweredmomsConnect with Christina:ChristinaSmithOfficial.comYouTube & Socials: @WitnessTheWonder💛 Support the ShowIf this episode encouraged you, would you consider supporting the podcast? You can give here:  ChristinaSmithOfficial.com/witnessthewonder🛡️ Protect Your Future with Birch GoldLooking for a way to protect your savings in uncertain times?Request your free info kit from Birch Gold here: ChristinaSmithOfficial.com🙏  A Prayer for YouLord, for every listener who feels overwhelmed, exhausted, or at the end of themselves, I ask that You meet them right where they are. Remind them that Your grace is enough, Your strength is made perfect in their weakness, and You are already at work in their story. Bring peace, clarity, and hope into every place that feels heavy.Amen.Thank you for listening and sharing — every subscription helps us spread hope to those who need it.Remember: God is always at work in your story.#WitnessTheWonder#FaithStories #TrueStory#ChristianPodcast #Parenting#SpecialNeedsMom #Parenting Support#DownSyndrome #inspirational #encouragement#speciallyEmpoweredmoms