Collateral Blessings

January 27

Join us for this emotional story that comes full-circle with Marco David, Chicago cop and pastor, who helps bring hope to a prisoner he realizes he put in jail. And learn how he received his unique calling. Listen as he shares how to make trials into collateral blessings. 

From Apartheid to Faith

January 20

Effie Damianidou recounts her journey from childhood in Cyprus and South Africa, through doubt and hardship, to a life-changing encounter with faith. Her story explores the impact of apartheid, family turmoil, and the search for meaning in the midst of suffering. Discover how hope, prayer, and community led to healing and restoration. This is the shownotes condensed for the website, just a paragraph.

The Gay Identity Lie

January 13

Matthew Karchner grew up steeped in church and Scripture, yet carried a secret that shaped his choices, hardened his heart, and led him into a “counterfeit freedom” that never delivered the peace it promised. From hidden shame to late‑night calls and alcohol‑fueled bravado, his world looked bold on the outside and empty on the inside—until an evangelist at a McDonald’s asked, “If you died today, where would you go?”

Not Defined By Failures

January 6

Join Tonya Peck as she shares her journey from a Christian high school teen pregnancy to self-forgiveness and redemption. In this episode, discover how one bad decision doesn’t have to define your life when Jesus is in your corner.

Valedictorian Skips Speech, Gains Peace Instead

December 16

Join us for the One80 of OneWay intern, Ava Ward, who grew up in an Indiana small town. Ava’s intelligence soon caused her perfectionism that grew into serious anxiety, then full-blown idolatry. See how she found out her idolatry was keeping her from fullness in Christ and what she did about it. Experience her about-face–with a new school, new career path, and new mission to pursue Christian missions full time. 

Communist Israeli Kibbutzer to Jesus Freak

December 2 and 9

Learn the amazing turnaround story of Raviv Dror, Israeli author, apologist, and evangelist. Learn what it was like to grow up in a secular, communist upbringing in an Israeli kibbutz to becoming a believer in Christ. 

In Part 1, Learn about  his exposure to Christian faith through his wife and the significant moment of conversion during a challenging period in Colombia. 

In Part 2, Raviv explains his quest for truth, the role of apologetics in strengthening his faith, and his burden to share the gospel with others in Israel. And listen to Raviv close out his One80 with a Hebrew prayer for his people.

My Work is Finished, part 1 and 2

November 18 and 25

Kristen Hale shares her journey from a strict Mormon upbringing to finding freedom and healing through faith in Christ after a life-altering illness. Her story highlights the challenges of leaving a performance-based religion, the power of spiritual encounters, and the hope she discovered in a new community. You’ll learn about her devastating illness and the diagnosis that finally came–POTS, postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome.

Part 1: Hear what it was like for Kristen to grow up in a strict Mormon home. See the inklings of doubt start to appear during a family crisis eerily mishandled.

Part 2: Kristen gets stricken with a mysterious illness called POTS. See how God used this illness to bring her to Himself during a powerful moment at a healing ceremony to the wrong god.

More Than One Way to Fix Hearts

November 11

Join us as David Suarez embarks on a wild ride from aspiring heart surgeon at Brown University to unexpected Bible teacher extraordinaire. Picture a young David praying for gold dust to save his family during the recession and later becoming an apolgist—now that’s divine comedy! Along the way, David’s mysterious sleep condition adds a layer of intrigue, but it turns out that talking about God is his true caffeine. Tune in to David’s One80 where you’ll learn that sometimes the best cure for narcolepsy is a good old-fashioned theological debate.

The Whisper of Hope

November 4

Kim Lengling is a multi-published author, podcast host, and lover of all things nature, animals, and coffee. Through her heartfelt writing and her podcast, Let Fear Bounce, Kim shares stories of hope, healing, and the everyday courage it takes to keep going—even when life gets tough. Living with PTSD herself, she understands the power of sharing Nuggets of Hope and reminding others they’re not alone.

Cigarettes and Stilhetto’s

October 21, October 28

This episode delves into the life of Tweeny Randall, who shares her profound journey from a tumultuous life of addiction and spiritual confusion to discovering faith and transformation through Jesus Christ. Through candid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Tweeny takes us through her early life, hardships, and ultimate spiritual awakening and healing. Margaret Ereneta joins in to provide additional insights, historical context, and encouragement for listeners experiencing similar struggles.

Planting Seeds of Faith

October 14

Merrill Oster grew up on a farm and eventually was a successful business man in farm futures in 16 countries, among other business endeavors. In his golden years now, Merrill has a new venture–equipping retired business leaders to pray and serve their communities for Christ. Merrill was blown away when his Pinnacle Forum group prayed to mentor young men and in walked Caleb, who fit the description of their bold prayers. Merrill became the story behind Caleb’s One80. This episode features Merrill’s One80, including the fire that was the impetus to bringing Merrill to saving and enduring faith, his rise to success, and then to greater significance.

Pinnacle of Life

October 7

Caleb Jue shares his personal story of redemption. Suicide ideation on a bridge at what was to be the pinnacle of his life–ended up being his rock bottom. But God intervenes with a loving mentor who was guided to him by prayer. Caleb’s rescue story of transformation is powerful and moving as you see the fruits of his story unfolding in the interview with a live audience. 

Straight to the Father

September 16, September 23, September 30

Lex Renick shares her deeply personal and inspirational journey from a trans life and confused identity to finding love and purpose in Jesus Christ. This episode tackles challenging topics like sexual identity, trauma, and the power of faith, showcasing Lex’s transformation through God’s word, Jesus and an open heart, as well as her message of hope. Don’t miss how Lex and her husband Nic’s life were radically changed through faith, and learn how to extend love and understanding to those in similar struggles.

In part 1, you’ll hear how adversity framed her young life where she felt like a woman trapped in a man’s body.

In part 2, experience her love at first sight experience with Nic and her profound date with Jesus.

In part 3, you’ll see Lex courageously surrender her gender identity as she surrenders to Jesus and amazing miracles.

The Blue Book

September 2, September 9

Join us for the story of Iman Asar, who represents so many Christian refugees who are fleeing persecution. Asar shares his transformative journey from being raised in a conservative Muslim country to embracing Christianity. Be amazed how a chance encounter brings Asar to God’s word, mysteriously with The Blue Book, and his encounters with prayers, visions and divine revelations, ultimately leading him to openly declare his faith in Jesus Christ. 

In part 1 you’ll see that Asar’s zeal for prayer helps turn him toward Christ, with the Blue Book changing him before he even knew what was happening.

In part 2, Not only does Asar dedicate his heart to Jesus, but he gets a Holy Spirit baptism. He also is forced to flee more than one country and doesn’t hesitate to witness to guards in his home country consulate.

No Longer Racist

August 26

When Parisienne Edmée Chavannes watched Spike Lee’s “Malcolm X” as a teenager, something ignited inside her that would define her worldview for years. Suddenly, white people became “devils” in her eyes. However, after moving to the land of Malcolm X – America – Edmée was shocked to encounter Christians who welcomed her with genuine kindness. 

Porn: An Affair of the Heart

August 19

Timothy said yes to Jesus at a young age but walked away from a faith with shallow roots. Timothy had become a phony Christian, cheating husband, absent father, and porn addict. He searched for meaning in life everywhere but God. He self-medicated and covered up who he really was, until he realized he couldn’t stop his fake life on his own. 

The Gospel of Done

July 29

Hear the compelling and inspirational testimony of Josh Poteet, alcoholic turned pastor. Josh thought he had blown it and God gave up on him after failures wiped away his “how to be a good Christian” list. But Josh was to find out there wasn’t a list, just a savior capable of turning his life around. 

God Called Me a Friend, Intern Show

July 22 

Katie grew up in the south amid cultural Christianity. Despite initial anger and frustration towards God, her brother and a group of friends she deemed “The Sunrise Crew” helped her see the beauty and love of Jesus. By immersing herself in the Bible and Christian community, Katie found happiness and purpose in faith. 

Burning for Jesus, Parts 1 and 2, Encore (Iran)

July 1, July 8

Mahmoud was being groomed to take his grandfather’s place as a powerful Ayatollah in the world’s most notorious theocracy. As Mahmoud planned to burn down a church, in full military regalia, hear how God god hold of him, right inside its doors. Enjoy his total One80 unfold in this two part show.

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