Beyond Coincidence Podcast
Beyond Coincidence is a podcast exploring how the divine touches our daily lives. Hosted by Sheila Layton, the show shares powerful stories of people who have experienced undeniable moments of divine intervention, guidance, or inspiration. Through personal stories and uplifting discussions, each episode reveals how what seems like coincidence may be a higher power at work. Whether you seek comfort, inspiration, or deeper faith, Beyond Coincidence offers a space to connect with the miraculous in the ordinary.
Episodes
46 episodes
Ep 045: From Questions to Conversion: Barry Moore’s Journey of Seeing God’s Hand
Barry Moore didn’t grow up with much religion in his life—but he did grow up with a deep desire to understand why he was here and who God was. In his late teens, he started searching for answers. That search led him to a conversation with missi...
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Episode 45
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36:20
Ep 044: God in the Details: How a Stroke Became a Miracle, A powerful story of survival, love, and divine timing.
Emily Stewart—a gifted musician, devoted wife, and mother of four—never imagined a business trip with her husband would turn into a fight for her life. What started as a persistent headache turned out to be a stroke caused by a torn artery in h...
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Episode 44
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1:00:26
Ep 043: God’s Fingerprints in Music & Medicine | Wayne Burton’s Story
Dr. Wayne Burton wears many hats—family physician, father of five, and internationally recognized Christian singer and songwriter. In this interview, he shares how music became the divine thread weaving through every season of his life. From wr...
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Episode 43
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34:42
Ep 042: Finding God in the Middle of My Dad's Prison Sentence. Janaca's story of grace, forgiveness, and unexpected peace.
What happens when your world flips upside down — and yet, somehow, you still feel peace? Janaca Seegrist shares her powerful journey of learning to see the hand of God in the smallest, most unexpected details of life… even while navigating one ...
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Episode 42
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35:05
Ep 041: Remembering Why You Started | Lynzi Clyde's Story of Seeing God in the Small Moments
Sometimes, the quietest whispers from God lead to the loudest blessings.When Lynzi Clyde felt prompted to go on a triple blind date—despite it competing with a birthday party she really wanted to attend—she followed that nudge. Her actu...
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Episode 38
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42:18
Ep 040: Every Prayer Answered: A Mother’s Faith-Fueled Journey Through the Storm
Kathy Kinghorn always believed in the power of prayer. Raised Catholic, introduced to the restored gospel by neighbors, and drawn back to church after years of drifting, she had to relearn what it meant to go all in with God. But it wasn’t unti...
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Episode 40
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39:19
Ep 039: From War Zones to Miracles: How One Man Uses Food to Show God’s Love
When Andre Polonski was growing up in Kharkov, Ukraine, life was already hard. Raised by a single mother battling an undiagnosed illness, poverty was a daily reality. But then, a knock at the door changed everything — missionaries from The Chur...
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Episode 39
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42:48
Ep 038: Bringing Light Behind Bars | How Natty Lewis Helps those Inside to Caption their Stories
Natalie “Natty” O. Lewis — affectionately called the Unstoppable Woman of God — walks into prison not with judgment, but with purpose.In this deeply moving interview, Natty shares how teaching her class "Captain Your Story" to incarcera...
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Episode 39
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41:13
Ep 037: From Heart Surgeries to Holy Beats: Elder Castleton’s Mission Through Music
What do you do when life throws you limitations before you even learn to walk?Elder Logan Castleton was born with a heart condition that led to three surgeries before he was two. Sports weren’t an option growing up, but that didn’t stop...
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Episode 37
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32:53
Ep 036: Learning to Hear God's Voice in the Middle of Exhaustion and Fear | Kathy Jones’ Story
Have you ever wondered if you were really hearing God’s voice—or if it was just your own thoughts? Kathy Jones shares powerful experiences where the hand of God touched her life, from a childhood moment on a swing set to one of the hardest seas...
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Episode 36
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22:52
Ep 035: From Gangs to God: How Grief, Faith, and a Mother’s Voice Changed Everything | Peter Afemata’s Story
Peter Afemata grew up surrounded by influence—some good, some dangerous, and some devastating. As a young Samoan teen, he was pulled into gang life, shaped by his environment and scarred by loss. When his mother passed away, the pain pushed him...
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Episode 35
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54:13
Ep 034: She Trusted God Through Surgery, Pain, and Loss | Whitney Quinton’s Faith Journey
From brain surgery as a teenager to a heart-wrenching loss as a mother, Whitney Quinton’s life has been marked by trials — but also by undeniable moments of God’s love and presence. In this powerful interview, she shares:✨ ...
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Episode 34
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50:13
Ep 033: From Trials to Triumph: Adassa's Inspiring Journey of Faith and Fulfillment
Adassa—a singer, songwriter, performer, and the voice of Dolores in Encanto—has always dreamed big. But in 2020, when illness left her almost completely paralyzed, she had to rely on something greater than talent or ambition: faith.Thro...
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Episode 33
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38:50
Ep 032: Finding Love in God's Timing: Emily & Trent’s Unexpected Journey
What if the life you planned wasn’t the life God had planned for you—but it turned out even better?Emily and Trent’s love story is one of faith, trust, and unexpected blessings.Emily spent years as a single woman, trusting in Go...
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Episode 32
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52:09
Ep 031: Trusting God’s Timing: John Hilton III’s Journey of Faith & Publishing
What if your biggest disappointment was actually preparing you for something even better?John Hilton III poured his heart into writing a book, only to face rejection after rejection from publishers. It was discouraging — he had hoped so...
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Episode 31
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24:04
Ep 030: A Heart Transformed: Fiauna Lund’s Journey of Faith, Trials & Miracles
What if the hardest trial of your life was actually the greatest miracle in the making?Fiauna Lund learned early in life that prayers are answered — but sometimes, God’s answers require patience. She always knew where to turn for comfor...
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Episode 30
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55:49
Ep 029: Through the Storm to the Sunshine: Juliette Berkabile’s Story of Faith, Trials & Miracles
What do you do when life falls apart? When the storm rages, do you cling to faith—or give in to fear?Juliette Berkabile’s life has been a journey of resilience, faith, and miracles. She started her family young, balancing college and mo...
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1:03:08
Ep 028: Dancing Through the Storm: Tia Stokes’ Journey of Faith & Gratitude
How do you hold onto joy when life throws its hardest challenges at you?Tia Stokes—a mother of five, dancer, business owner, and cancer thriver—faced one of the toughest battles of her life during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. But inst...
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Episode 28
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44:03
Ep 027: Living with Joy: Charity Lighten’s Journey Through Love, Loss & Faith
How do you keep living with joy after heartbreak? Can faith and love carry you through life’s greatest trials?Charity Lighten has faced some of life’s toughest challenges—from walking alongside her first husband, Dan, during his courage...
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34:04
Ep 026: Finding Faith in the Dark: Ridge Alkonis’ Journey Through Trial and Resilience
How do you hold onto faith when life takes an unexpected turn? What if the hardest trial of your life became the greatest lesson in resilience?Ridge Alkonis never imagined that a car accident in Japan would change his life forever. Sent...
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53:29
Ep 025: Seeking Truth: Gisele Mathews’ Journey to Finding Truth
What if the answers you’ve been searching for were quietly unfolding in the moments of your life? 🤔Gisele Mathews has always lived a God-fearing life, but deep in her heart, she longed for something more—a church that could answer the p...
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1:10:16
Unexpected Blessings: Pong Chan’s Journey of Faith and Trust
What if life’s biggest blessings came from the most unexpected moments? 🤯From a simple spelling mistake that led to a much-needed job to a stranger knocking on his door with the perfect offer, Pong Chan has experienced tender mercies th...
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Tracing God's Hand Through Generations
In this episode of Beyond Coincidence, Sheila Layton sits down with Todd Moody, a lawyer and family history enthusiast, to explore the miracles woven into his life. Todd shares his journey of discovering his family’s deep connections t...
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43:17
Developing a Conversation with God: Colleen’s Journey to Experience God’s Hand in Life
What if you could truly hear God’s voice guiding you through life’s most challenging moments? In this heartfelt episode of The Beyond Coincidence Show, we explore how faith and trust open the door to divine conversations.Sheila ...
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46:00
God’s Hand in My Life: Brittany’s Journey of Faith and Family
Have you ever experienced a moment so perfectly timed that it felt like more than just coincidence? In this episode of The Beyond Coincidence Show, we dive into those powerful moments that remind us of God's presence in our lives.Join S...
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