In the Bible, whether people were asleep or fully awake, God often used dreams and visions to speak to, direct, or to reveal. My name's Jason Rakow, content director of the Wow God Stories podcast. Today, I'll share stories of God speaking through dreams and visions.

God guided Ally through the adoption process with dreams.

Wade knew he would pass a test thanks to a message from God.

God revealed Heather’s upcoming healing through a dream.

And Bruce saw Jesus in a near-death experience.

Hear Bruce's full story: Page 236: Bruce Van Natta: Saved by Angels, From Skeptic to Believer

Broken relationships and deep hurt make forgiveness seem impossible. Yet, what Jesus did at the cross makes impossible forgiveness possible. On today's episode of Wow God Stories, you'll hear about...

Justin, who cheated on his wife, Trisha. And Lisa, whose mom used her words to judge and cut people down. There is radical forgiveness in both of these stories.

Also, Walt and Tony share about forgiveness and the cross in a special way.

A moment from this Easter audio drama is also shared: Easter: Ep 4: Trial and Crucifixion (4 of 6)

What happens when God calls you into the unknown? On this episode of Wow God Stories, you'll hear some pretty wild stories of adventure.

Chad grew up searching for the sky and eventually used skydiving to spread the gospel.

JC went from job turmoil to joy.

Hope left the corporate world to pursue motherhood.

Tarn Cross and her husband, Matt, left the mundane and pursued adventure in Uganda.

Not everyone grows up with a dad who hugs them, but hugs are something we all need. Today on Wow God Stories, we share stories of hugs that reflect the love of our Heavenly Father.

Derwin is a pastor and former NFL player, who saw the Holy Spirit transform the life of “Matthew the Atheist”. The story results in a hug at church.

God led Greg to take an unconventional approach to sharing the love of God the Father (through hugs).

A hug from a friend, turns into healing and a hug from a father.

Spotify playlist (Enjoy!): https://open.spotify.com/playlist/57bdbyT0JIHP8w1gFzXtfy?si=f07f39fc60b14bb7

Are you ready to die?

If you're like me, you just don't feel ready. I wish I could find answers to my questions about death.

Luckily, Dr. Pamela Pyle has experienced a unique perspective on the dying process and shares her stories about the end of life on Wow God Stories.

Pamela’s husband had a near-death experience and encountered Jesus.

Then her experiences with dying patients inspired her to write Anticipating Heaven.

Finally, Pamela shares about her son who had a miraculous healing from blindness.

When you lose someone you love, it's hard to know what to do. So, how do we find meaning in loss? What is our next step?

Hours after losing her husband, Michele is led to worship.

After losing her dad, Autumn received hints at his time in heaven.

After losing their daughter to a brain tumor, Lee and Terry find renewed faith and purpose.

AND, Rob shares a song that he wrote called 'Don't Need No Gold' on this special episode of Wow God Stories.

This week on Wow God Stories, we continue with the theme of honoring those we've lost. We'll share Jim's story, about how he saw a glimpse of his sister in Heaven with Jesus.

As you listen, keep Isaiah 41:13 in mind. It says, ‘For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear; I will help you.’

"The moment you read in the paper that Billy Graham is dead, you’ll know that I’m more alive than I’ve ever been before and I’m in Heaven.”

When God decides it is time, He calls His children home. On today's episode, we honor the legacy of those we've lost.

Phil’s wife (Theresa) left a legacy of joy.

Danny showed Michael what it means to be “born again”.

Marion was a friend and mentor, with the power of the Holy Spirit.

Some men leave a trail of hurt, but Jerry left behind a legacy of healing.