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
83 episodes
Ep 082: Dr. Josh Redd on Faith, Perseverance & Messages From Beyond
What if some of the help we receive in life isn’t just from heaven… but from loved ones who are still watching over us?Dr. Josh Redd has spent his life helping people heal — as the founder of one of the largest functional medicine and a...
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Episode 82
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42:22
Ep 081: Choosing Joy After Tragedy | Sarah Frei Mills’ Powerful Story of Faith & Resilience
At 17 years old, Sarah Frei Mills survived a head-on collision with a drunk driver.She lost both of her legs and became paralyzed from the waist down.But what happened next is the part of her story that will stay with you.Sa...
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Episode 81
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42:45
Ep 080: Tanna Fox on Faith, Food & Finding Peace in the Hard Parts
What if the real “balanced life” isn’t about perfect macros or perfect schedules… but about burying your weapons of rebellion and finally letting God be in charge?In this episode, Tanna Fox — founder of Live Right Nutrition and Director...
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Episode 80
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43:26
Ep 079: Watching for the Miracles | Denae Branch
What if the miracle isn’t that your trials disappear… but that God keeps showing up in the middle of them?Denae Branch grew up in California with a diverse group of friends, strong opinions, and a typical teenage streak of rebellion. It...
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Episode 79
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24:44
Ep 078: From Heartbreak to Home || The Plan She Never Expected with Kamarie Edwards
They were told they would never have children… and then a phone call changed everything.Kamarie Edwards grew up learning to cook from scratch, living a simple life in small-town BC, and trying to figure out her faith like many young adu...
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Episode 78
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57:49
Ep 077: The Advocate’s Heart || Will Ewing on Justice, Mercy, and Seeing God in the Details
What does a death-penalty defense attorney learn about God after a lifetime of defending people at their worst?Will Ewing has spent most of his career standing beside people who couldn’t stand alone—working as a public defender on homic...
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Episode 76
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30:43
Ep 076: A Life That Continues to Inspire | Honoring Louise Zobell
Some stories don’t end—they keep shining long after someone is gone.In memory of Louise Zobell, this special legacy episode of Beyond Coincidence, Sheila Layton sits down with Louise—a woman whose quiet faith turned into powerful humani...
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Episode 76
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39:14
Ep 075: Heaven Fell Upon My Family || Kelsey Oldroyd on Grief, Trusting God, and Not Drowning in the Storm
What do you do when God doesn’t change the outcome—but walks with you through the fire?Kelsey Oldroyd is a mother of four boys, a storyteller, and a woman who knows grief intimately. After 15 years of marriage, her husband Brian was dia...
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52:48
Ep 074: Never Change Who You Are: Reagan Hopkins on Faith, Identity, and Trusting God When the Path Changes
What if staying true to who you are becomes the very miracle you’re praying for?Reagan Hopkins was raised on quiet, faithful habits—family prayer, scriptures, and choosing God one decision at a time. As a competitive water polo athlete,...
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Episode 74
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45:37
Ep 073: Princess Bombyck on Faith, Courage, and Trusting God’s Plan
What do you do when choosing faith costs you everything—but opens the door to everything else?Princess Bombyck’s life has been shaped by courage, prayer, and relentless trust in God. Born in Liberia and raised in a strong Christian home...
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Episode 73
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38:01
Ep 072: Jackie Coleman-Faldmo on Music, Ancestry, and the Language of the Spirit
🎻 Tuning the Heart to Hear GodWhat if hearing God was less about learning something new… and more about tuning what you already have?Jackie Coleman-Faldmo has spent her life surrounded by music. From violin at age five to decade...
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Episode 72
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52:30
Ep 071: Full, Not Busy: Learn How Cali Black Chose Faith, Scripture Study, and Co-Creating with God
What if the next big thing in your life doesn’t come from a perfect plan… but from a quiet nudge that simply says, “Make it.”Cali Black is an author, speaker, podcaster, and scripture-lover—but before the books, podcasts, and study guid...
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Episode 71
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51:18
Ep 070: Unshaken Identity: Finding Confidence, Purpose, and Christ After Life Changes Forever || Jill McAuley's Story
Days before her 19th birthday, Jill McAuley’s life changed in an instant.What she didn’t know then was that God was about to redefine her identity—not around what was lost, but around who she had always been.Jill McAuley grew up sin...
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Episode 70
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45:28
Ep 069: Wisdom Chigbu on Faith, Revelation, and Survival in the Midst of War
He left Nigeria to pursue an education—then found himself trapped in the middle of a war.What followed was a journey led not by certainty… but by revelation.Wisdom Chigbu grew up in a faithful home in Nigeria, carrying the dreams of...
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Episode 69
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40:20
Ep 068: On the Hunt with Hunter Rasmussen: When God Rewrites Your Identity Through the Hardest Moments
One hunting trip changed everything for Hunter Rasmussen.And instead of asking “Why me?” — he asked, “What is God trying to teach me?”Hunter Rasmussen (@1_legged_hunter) is a motivational speaker, entrepreneur, and faith-driven crea...
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Episode 68
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43:55
Ep 067: From Logic to Light: How Zoe Plzak Found Community, Faith & Truth
What happens when a logic-driven, science-minded student realizes she’s… mad at God?For Zoe, that moment changed everything.Zoe Plzak (@itszoezap) is a Christian content creator and a math PhD student at the University of Utah — but...
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Episode 67
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1:02:21
Ep 066: Undeniable Angels: How God Sent Brooke Stone Help Through Those Who Came Before
What if the angels you’ve prayed for… were actually your ancestors?And what if God has been sending help all along — even when grief made it hard to feel Him?Brooke Stone — singer, songwriter, and part of the beloved trio Mercy Rive...
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Episode 66
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37:07
Ep 065: Confidence Is an Inside Job: When God is your Source of Strength — with Ashley Henriott
“I’m not where I used to be… and I’m not where I’m going. But I AM right in the middle of what God is doing — and He’s doing something intentional in me.” — Ashley Henriott 💛This week, I sat down with Ashley Henriott — author of Confide...
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Episode 65
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43:22
Ep 064: Where God Needs Us: Trusting His Timing, Finding Light, and Seeing the Long View — with Jennie Moss
What if the place you thought was wrong… was exactly where God needed you all along?In this episode, artist and creator Jennie Moss shares her deeply personal journey of faith, healing, and learning to trust the long view of the Lord — ...
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Episode 64
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41:38
Ep 063: Led by Angels: Finding Joy, Faith, and Healing in the Unexpected — with Ashley Faldmo
Sometimes the biggest miracles happen right in the middle of chaos.For Ashley Faldmo, that moment came when she found herself delivering her baby on the kitchen floor — guided not just by emergency responders, but by unseen hands she la...
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Episode 63
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28:51
Ep 062: Seeing His Hand in the Details: Faith, Courage, and Gratitude with Jasmin Rappleye
What happens when you feel like you’re drowning — and heaven shows up in the smallest, most unexpected ways?For Jasmin Rappleye, that moment changed everything.In this episode, Jasmin — a creator, scholar, and co-host of Informe...
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Episode 62
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36:45
Ep 061: Be Prepared, Not Scared: Rising Fearless with Robyn Warner Williams (⚠️Sensitive Content Warning⚠️)
⚠️ Disclaimer: This episode includes sensitive content about assault and trauma. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Some moments change us forever.For Robyn Warner Williams, that moment came one quiet morning on a Utah canyon t...
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Episode 61
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1:09:30
Ep 060: Nia Lui | From Rock Bottom to Redemption: Learning to Trust God Through the Detours
🌿 What if your rock bottom was actually the place God started rebuilding you?Nia Lui grew up in a loving home, strong in her faith — but like many of us, she had to discover her own testimony.College life pulled her in a different d...
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Episode 60
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51:19
Ep 059: What If You’re Wrong About How Close God Really Is? | David Butler
💭 What if the Lord really can help you?What if you’re wrong about how far away He feels?When David Butler was a young missionary in Seoul, Korea, he felt completely lost and alone — half a world away from home, unsure of himself, an...
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Episode 59
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51:47
Ep 058: Portia Louder | From Prison to Purpose: Finding God’s Hand in the Hardest Places
✨ What if the lowest point of your life became the turning point that defined your purpose?Portia Louder spent 5 years in federal prison—time that could have broken her. Instead, it became the place where she discovered who she truly wa...
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Episode 58
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47:41