S12:E01 | Dannah Gresh (Rebroadcast)

01/01/25 • 32 min

The God Who Blesses and Make Things New

Dannah Gresh has learned over the years, both from her personal life and her work with Pure Freedom Ministries, which she co-founded with husband, Bob, that the ways of God will amaze you, heal you, and make you new.

Tune in to this special New Year’s Day episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast and be encouraged by Dannah’s story of redemption.

God has blessed Dannah in many, many ways throughout her life.

Her mom came to faith while Dannah’s baby brother was critically ill in the hospital, transforming her family overnight. Her baby brother survived and now serves with Pure Freedom.

God’s goodness continued to shine as He led both Dannah and Bob to Cedarville University, where they met and began their journey together. God gave them a beautiful family and then enlarged it through the adoption of a wonderful teenage daughter from China when their biological children were also teens.

And the Lord helped Pure Freedom make a timely pivot from an all in-person, event-based ministry to digital and virtual programming just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit
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The goodness of the Lord has been abundantly clear.

But more than that, Jesus met Dannah in a very personal way to heal her from sexual pain in her teenage years and prepare her to be a voice for truth in an age when truth, as she says in the podcast, is being crucified.

“I haven’t lived a perfect life; I haven’t lived a sinless life. There’s an unworthiness that we carry with us, I think, until the day that we are with Jesus, when we look into His eyes face to face,” she shares during the podcast.

Hear more about how Christ made Dannah new and prepared her to share His truth of forgiveness, joy, and hope with young people on the Cedarville Stories podcast.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/31e40702

The God Who Blesses and Make Things New

Tune in to this special New Year’s Day episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast and be encouraged by Dannah’s story of redemption.

God has blessed Dannah in many, many ways throughout her life.

Her mom came to faith while Dannah’s baby brother was critically ill in the hospital, transforming her family overnight. Her baby brother survived and now serves with Pure Freedom.

And the Lord helped Pure Freedom make a timely pivot from an all in-person, event-based ministry to digital and virtual programming just before the COVID-19 pandemic hit
.

The goodness of the Lord has been abundantly clear.

Hear more about how Christ made Dannah new and prepared her to share His truth of forgiveness, joy, and hope with young people on the Cedarville Stories podcast.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/31e40702

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S11:E26 | Donna VanLiere (Rebroadcast)

Christmas Stories of Hope and Healing

Christmas and Cedarville alumna Donna VanLiere are virtually synonymous.

As a New York Times and USA Today bestseller, many of Donna's novels are set during the Christmas season. Six of her books have made the transition to television, including The Christmas Shoes and The Christmas Blessing.

The ideas for Donna’s books are often deeply personal. She finds inspiration in life’s small moments, even in something as simple as an overheard comment from a passing stranger. Regardless of the source, Donna strives to tell stories that are filled with hope and healing.

This time of year, is special for Donna and her husband, Troy, and their three children: Grace, Kate, and David. Christmas will always hold a special place in Donna’s life.

As much as Donna loves Christmas and enjoys sharing the joy of Jesus’ first advent, she also seeks to remind her readers that there is more to the story. In her three latest books, The Time of Jacob’s Struggle, The Day of Ezekiel’s Hope, and Daniel’s Final Week, she examines the Bible’s teaching on Christ’s second coming.

Tune in to this special Christmas Day edition of the Cedarville Stories podcast and celebrate Jesus with Donna VanLiere.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/16370548

https://youtu.be/xu8cJmXzDiw

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S12:E02 | Grace Norman

Grace Norman: Gold Medalist in Faith, Resilience, and Excellence

Grace Norman stands as one of Cedarville University's most decorated athletes, celebrated not only for her achievements but also for her unwavering faith and resilience. A 2020 nursing graduate, Norman is a four-time Paralympic medalist and five-time World Triathlon Para Champion. She earned her second Paralympic gold medal at the 2024 Paris Games.

Her journey in 2024 was marked by injuries and rehabilitation. For her, this was a season of growth, gratitude, and deeper trust in God’s sovereignty. This challenging period reminded her that God’s timing is perfect, helping her transform the demands of her sport into an opportunity to glorify Him.

Hear more about the challenging year that led her to personal growth and professional victory on this week’s episode of the Cedarville Stories podcast.

Norman is a passionate advocate for parasports, emphasizing the value of perseverance. Balancing intense physical demands, she recognizes the importance of nutrition, rest, and mental fortitude strengthened by faith, stating, “Your mind can easily tear you down. I have to trust God.”

She views competition as a joyful chance to test her limits and glorify God with a heart centered on His goodness and faithfulness. More than an athlete, she sees life as a gift from God, surpassing disability or achievements. Her goal? Living authentically for Christ while growing as a competitor, being a friend, and sharing His love.

https://share.transistor.fm/s/11ef4195

https://youtu.be/mCi6r8erGLw