Do you ever question God's feelings toward you? Do you worry that sin or personal shortcomings have disqualified you from His love or purpose? Pastor Dudley kicks off a brand new season of Godly Goosebumps with a story that points to an important spiritual reality: God cherishes broken people. Don't miss this powerful episode and the encouragement that the Lord desires to work in and through your life, imperfections and all!

Wildly successful and at the peak of his career, multi-time world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao had everything the world could offer at his fingertips. All the while, Manny found his life outside the ring to be vastly incomplete—his marriage was in shambles, his family life was strained, and he was drifting deeper into a life of drinking, gambling, and self-destructive indulgence. Listen in as Manny shares about a dream, undeniably from the divine, that would ultimately and irrevocably transform him into a faithful follower of Jesus and humble servant of people. In this second of a powerful three-part episode, you’ll be reminded that no matter how far you may have wandered from God, you too can be transformed into a new creation in Christ!

It’s difficult to fathom that international icon and twelve-time boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao was once a young boy in the Philippines fighting devastating hunger and poverty. Entering the ring for the first time, he boxed with the simple hope of being able to provide food to his family. Don’t miss the first of this incredible three-part episode as Pastor Dudley recalls his first encounter with the “Pacman” and the special invitation he received to lead a chapel in the legend's Los Angeles home. It would soon become clear that Pacquiao’s journey from rags to riches resembles his remarkable journey to faith—a dramatic transformation that has compelled a man who was once without food to generously nourish his community, both physically and spiritually.

Do you ever wish you could summon the courage to speak the truth? If so, you’re in good company. In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley, who boldly preaches before thousands of people week after week, makes a confession that might surprise you—he was once quiet, timid, and often times afraid. Join in as he shares his personal testimony and how God used a few cigarette-smoking elders to transform a fainthearted college student into a courageous man of God who unapologetically proclaims the truth of God's Word to people all around the world.

Having grown up in Mexico City as the daughter of faith-filled missionaries, Kate Maupin recalls witnessing the miraculous, even at an early age. Her wholehearted faith was put to the test when she unexpectedly received several serious diagnoses that would seemingly resign her to a lifetime of pain and medication. Listen along for the turn of events that left Kate’s medical care team baffled, ultimately pointing to the healing power of God. This episode of Godly Goosebumps will provide you with the important reminder that, in Kate’s words, God is good, present, and moving—even in your deepest pain.

Have you ever faced immense hardship and wondered, “What have I done to deserve this?” This question was all too familiar to Annahita Parsan, an Iranian woman who endured profound loss before being forced to flee Iran with her abusive husband. Upon this terrible trek, Annahita would face an icy, unforgiving terrain and eventually, prison. Join as Pastor Dudley shares this compelling story of a journey that would ultimately unleash physical and spiritual freedom and learn how you too can experience the freedom that is only found in Jesus.

If you find yourself wrestling with doubt or unbelief, you’re not alone. Join as Pastor Dudley retells the remarkable story of a chain-smoking skeptic whose unlikely journey to faith began when he was handed a Bible for the very first time. He thumbed through its pages, not anticipating that he would find within it anything of value—only paper in which he could roll his tobacco. He couldn't have been more wrong. This episode will leave you with Godly Goosebumps and uncover the key to discovering an authentic, unshakable, and life-changing faith.

When Rueben—a heavily tattooed man who had spent a lifetime apart from God—was diagnosed with cancer, his family began to fervently pray, not only for his physical healing, but for his spiritual healing as well. In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley shares a profound word of encouragement for those who, like Rueben, are desperately in need of restoration.

The Bible teaches us that God specializes in fresh starts. If you don’t believe us, just ask Steve! In this episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley retells the powerful true story of a man whose life was in shambles. While in the middle of a divorce, Steve was arrested for a DUI and discovered to be illegally in the possession of a Jet Ski that had mysteriously disappeared from a local shop. Police returned the stolen Jet Ski to its rightful owner, who, rather than pressing charges, made a surprising request that completely changed Steve’s life.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford turns to the Bible for our story. In Luke 15, Jesus shares three stories; the story about a lost sheep, a lost coin and a lost son. Focusing on the lost sheep, we see that there will be more rejoicing over one sinner who repents than the 99 who do not need to repent.

Born to alcoholic parents, at a mere three weeks old, Raul was left for dead outside a bar inside a paper sack. Fortunately, his grandmother found him and took care of him until he turned eight, when she entrusted him to the care of her son. However, Raul's uncle began to abuse him, which led him to flee and end up living on the streets, fending for himself. This exposed him to a world of substance abuse and criminal activity that eventually landed him in jail. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the testimony of Raul and how he went from in prison to finding the Lord, marrying an LAPD officer and working at a church.

One day a preacher was in the middle of a sermon when a member of the audience stood up and asked to share his testimony. Finding it odd and a bit taken back, the pastor allowed the man to share his testimony. After that day, the pastor began to hear the same testimony all around the world; a story about how a man on a street named George in Sydney, Australia gave them a track, which ultimately lead them to Jesus. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of Frank Jenner, a simply old man that was saved by being given a track and made a promise to God that he would hand out ten tracks a day in gratitude to the Lord.

When Jesus walked the earth he did so fully as man and fully as God. And being God, He had all the glory and strength to do as He willed, including sacrifice Himself for our sins. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talk about the greatest miracle that never happened, which involves our sin and Jesus' death.

Being laughed at the year before for sounding more like a cat than a lion in his schools 13th Annual Presbyterian Church Preschool Circus, Carlos Whittaker was nervous of what role he would get this year. As described in his book Moment Maker, Carlos says Ms. Stephens began handing out roles and it was at this moment his life would change forever. Instead of being a background character, he was given the position of Ring Master, the leader of the circus. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks about how one moment in time can change the course of your life if you allow God to guide your path.

At only eight years old, Bridgette Czarnecki started to lose her vision and did not know why. Her parents thought she was beginning to have her mothers vision and need glasses, but the prognosis was much worse – Bridgette had a cancerous tumor in her brain that was causing several physical and emotional ailments to her body. On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford talks with Bridgette and her mother about her struggles with cancer and the faith it took to get through it.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of Dr. David Livingstone. Livingstone left his home, his culture, pleasure and wealth to take the gospel of Jesus Christ to Africa. Not having the ability to contact him, many people thought Livingstone dead until a man named HM Stanley travelled all of Africa to eventually find him and asked him to come home.  In his older years, and becoming very ill, Dr. Livingstone is presented with the opportunity to live out his remaining years in comfort and wealth, yet he chooses to stay in Africa, having promised God he would serve and die there.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story about Dr. John R. Claypool. John was nationally and internationally recognized as one of our nation’s most gifted preachers, but it wasn't until after the death of his daughter that his preaching gave him an unshakable conviction that “life is a gift,” a spiritual insight he used to encourage countless "fellow strugglers". Dr. Claypool could have allowed this tragic episode in his life to pull him away from God, but instead, it fueled him to be like the apostle Paul who said, "for when I am weak then I am strong". This story comes from Pastor Bob Russell from Southeast Christian in Louisville, KY.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story about a man named Joe, who is filled with anger and bitterness for life because things have not quite gone his way. From being a recovering alcoholic to a widow to being divorced, Joe can't seem to find happiness in anything. But, as God would have it, a man enters Joe's life that would show him a life he never thought possible. This story comes from Pastor Andy Stanley from Northpoint Community Church in Alpharetta, GA.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares the story of Edward Kimble, a simple shoe salesman and Sunday school teacher. Little did Edward know that when he began to evangelize to and eventually bring his co-worker to Christ, that this co-worker would become the greatest evangelist of his time. This co-worker's name was Dwight L. Moody. All because of one man's faith – Edward Kimble, Dwight L. Moody came to Christ, who touched Frederick Meyer, who reached Wilbur Chapman, who helped Billy Sunday, who invited Mordecai Ham, who ultimately reached Billy Graham.

On today’s episode of Godly Goosebumps, Pastor Dudley Rutherford shares a story of two brothers with adjoining farms. After 40 years of living in peace and harmony, they begin to bicker and fight over small circumstances that escalates to the younger brother building a river between their two farms. But, as God would have it, an unlikely character visits the older brother to help with more than just building a fence at the river bank.