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This is a story of strange blessings. Hear how a pastor and his wife were attacked in their home and left for dead, but now the pastor calls himself blessed.

This is a story about reaching young people for Christ. Listen as we honor the life of Bill Bright, the founder of Campus Crusade for Christ. He was not afraid of new technology to share the Gospel. Hear how now.

This is a story of Sid Roth, the host of "It's Supernatural." Listen to Sid's story of how he found Christ, whom his Orthodox Jewish upbringing hid from him. Hear it now.

This is a story of healing, both physical and spiritual. Listen to how one Christian organization is making a difference for the children in Kenya afflicted with Spina Bifida.

This is a story of an international evangelist. Hear how God used Reinhard Bonnke to reach over 74 millions souls for Christ. Listen now.

This is the story of Heidi Baker. Listen to how Heidi and her husband answered God's call on their life and today have founded a network of churches and church-run orphanages.

This is a story about setting the captives free. A while back we told the story of two Sudanese pastors who were thrown in prison for supposed espinage and spying. Listen now to their story on how they were released.

This is story about miraculous multiplication. What started out with a few family members soon became the fastest growing church in the world. Listen now to Pastor David Yonggi Cho's story.

This is a story about a renowned teacher. Listen to how Derek Prince is an inspirational reminder of what can happen when one person is wholly devoted to God's purposes.

This is a story of a miraculous rescue. When an infant's cry was heard from a nearby bathroom, authorities found a newborn baby halfway flushed down the toilet. Listen now to find out what happens next.

This is a story of divine intervention. In July an officer was shot in the line of duty. The St. Louis police chief called it an ambush, but the officer called it an answered prayer. Listen now to hear the story.

This is a story about a world changer. Listen now as we honor Oral Roberts, who radically changed the world for Christ through a healing minsitry and evangelism.

This is a story of an unusual castle. Did you know one of Hollywood's most famous celebrities in the ‘20s was also a church founder and evangelist? Listen to Aimee Semple McPherson's story now.

This is a story about murder. Not a happy story, but a call to pray for the victim’s family. Listen to hear the story now and begin to pray.

This is a story about changing our world with God's power. This August we are celebrating Charisma magazine's 40th Anniversary. Listen to how Steve Strang started the magazine and what you can do to help us celebrate.

This is a story of cultural victory. Listen to how Victoria Hearst, the granddaughter of US newspaper tycoon William Randolph Hearst, recently stood up to protecting the eyes of young children from seeing inappropriate adult content on the front of magazines.

This is a story of a pastor who was miraculously healed. Leon Freitag is a superintendent of the North Dakota District Council of the Assemblies of God. Listen to find out how he lived out his faith and healed of cancer.

This is a story of Christian diversity and Unity. In the midst of Central Park, hundreds of churches in New York City area banded together to hold a massive event. Listen to how God used them to evangelize to thousands.

This is a story of revival. Hear how God is brining revival to countries that are predominantly Muslim through Christian TV. Listen now to find out more.

This is a story of generosity. There will always be criminals and thieves, but thankfully there are some churches that stand up for the weak and victimized. Listen to the story of how one church in Michigan got the opportunity to do just that.

This is a story about important discovery. Recently, experts found a relic they're calling the biggest discovery since the Dead Sea Scrolls. Listen to find out what archaeologist discovered.

This is a story of ingenious evangelism. One Christian group, Faith Comes By Hearing, plans on taking the gospel to the masses by leaving this planet entirely. Listen and share this news now.

This is a story about a movie that will rock your world. And maybe your theology. Listen to discover more about Holy Ghost Reborn. One movie you don't want to miss.

August is the 40th anniversary celebration of Charisma magazine. Listen as Steve Strang, CEO and founder, shares his story on the vision God gave him and how you can engage with Steve to help celebrate.

This is a story of faith under pressure. There are countries in which speaking out about Jesus is against the law. Listen and find out why for Asia Bibi the punishment for speaking out was worth it.

This is a story of intercession. After the shooting at the military recruitment center in Chattanooga, Tennessee, one church in Tennessee takes to their knees the day of the shooting. Listen to find out the response the church received.

This is a story of reconciliation. In, life we all go through trials that test our faith on whether we follow our plans or God's plans. Listen to find out what plan Mary, Mary's Tina Campbell chooses when she went through her own personal trial earlier this year.

This is a story of charity in action. In the Cincinnati area, there is one pastor getting in the news for all the right reasons. Listen to hear how Rob Westerman's golden rule idea to buy strangers groceries has turned into a viral video hit.

This is a story about a dead body. An Egyptian Army officer was found sitting in a chair in the office of the military base where he worked. The Egyptian Army says it was suicide, but the Christian community says they don't believe it. Listen and found out more.

This is a story ingenuity with Christian fellowship. What do a TV reality star, a professional surfer and a heavy metal guitarist have in common? Listen to hear the answer the riddle.

This is a story of how God transformed one man from an atheist to a firm believer in Jesus and the Bible. Listen to find out how Craig Keener's life changed and his sister-in-law rescued.

This is a story about stickin' to your guns. A breath of fresh air compared to other stories on judges hammering away at religious rights. Hear how one state governor is standing her ground for the Ten Commandments.

This is a story about fraud. But not what you think. Listen to hear the story of several Michigan churches who had to explain something they never did. Find out what they said.

This is a story about the power of praying in the spirit. Kathi and David Byker woke up abruptly at 4 a.m. on August 9, 2011, to the sounds of yelling in their bedroom. Two men wielding knives and dressed all in black stood over Kathi and her husband. Listen to their story now and how Kathi was saved through the power of prayer.

This is a story about forgiveness that goes the extra mile. Phillip Robinson goes from wanting his father's murderer dead to showing an act of kindness to the same man. Listen now to Phillip's story and ask yourself could you go beyond the act of forgiveness?

This is a story of opportunity. When four young women went on a senior trip to Alabama's Gulf Coast, God gave them an opportunity to change lives they never expected. Listen now to their story of bravery.

This is a story about transformation. From following demons to following Jesus. Listen as you hear one man's story, Moses Chinyama, of how God turned his life around and made him an ambassador for Christ.

This is a story about orange jumpsuits. You may be thinking about jails and correctional institutes, but this story is about Jesus and laying down our lives for one another. Listen and find out the connection.

This is a story of God transforming messes into miracles. That's the tagline of Tammie Head's new book, where she shares her how God took her from stripping to serving orphans and spreading the gospel. Discover now God's display of miracle through Tammie.

This is a story about religious freedom. Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd was condemned for wearing his uniform while preaching. Listen to what Sheriff Judd said in response to his persecutors.

This is a story about heroic femininity. From forgiving her husband's murderers to discipline the unsaved, to teaching and mentoring many women, Elisabeth Elliot's life was nothing short of valiant and graceful. Hear her story now.

This is a story about a little girl, whose simple childlike faith saved her. Find out more on how God saved this little girl from a sexual predator. Listen now.

This is a story of hope and love without any limitations. Find out how Nick Vujicic chooses Christ over bitterness even when you are born with the hardest of circumstances, no arms or legs. Yet, he still met a woman to love him. Listen now.

Listen as host of the Strang Report, Steve Strang, shares comments on the Supreme Court's ruling on marriage. Steve Strang is the CEO of Charisma Media and founding editor of Charisma magazine. The Strang Report is part of the Charisma News Podcast Network. Find out more about the Strang Report at www.charismapodcastnetwork.com.

This is a story about taking something ugly and making it something beautiful. Find out how the families of nine murdered victims responded to the killer. Hear how forgiveness comes out of the Charleston Shooting.

This is a story about civil rights. Find out how thousands of innocent African-American lives are snuffed out each year and how Dr. Alveda King is taking a stance against abortion.

This is a story about rewarding what is evil. Listen and discover the story behind the honor given to Fatima Mohammed Barnawi, who became a prisoner in the Palestinian conflict with Israel in the 1960s.

This is a story about the Air Force. Not your typical heroic, lifesaving war story to ponder, but one about policy. It will make you wonder what true courage is. Listen to find out more about the Air Force's policies on transgender troops.

This is a story about saving lives. Lives that haven't been born yet. Listen to hear what new legislation North Carolina is introducing with the 72-hour wait law.

This is a story about persecuting pastors. Yat Michael Ruot and Peter Yein Reith are only guilty of asking their congregations to stand firm in the midst of persecution. Find out why the Sudanese government is determined to put these two pastors in jail.