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Water is Thicker Than Blood: Mo’s Story
Spirit Radio: 100 Stories of Hope
In this episode of the Stories of Hope podcast, hosts Marina and Forrest are joined by Monica Stahl, a worship leader at Radiant Church here in the Valley. Monica shares powerful, firsthand accounts of how being sensitive to the Holy Spirit can lead to life-changing moments in the most ordinary places—from parking lots to coffee shops.
In This Episode, We Discuss:
- The Power of Small Gestures: Monica recalls a random encounter in a Fresno parking lot where a simple smile and a moment of empathy led to providing much-needed help and prayer for a man feeling "literally and figuratively stranded".
- Divine Connections in Blended Families: A profound story about a "word" received in a local coffee shop—"water is thicker than blood"—and how it perfectly mirrored a miraculous turnaround in connection with her adopted son.
- Boldness on Main Street: Monica describes a "sobering" moment of stepping out in faith to pray for a young couple on Main Street who had never heard of Jesus, proving that the mission field is right in our own backyard.
- Overcoming Fear and Rejection: A candid conversation on why we often "fearfully ignore" divine prompts and how to grow in confidence by leading with a humble, caring heart rather than a "polished" spiritual persona.
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