Have you ever encountered a "New York minute"—a moment where life takes an abrupt, unforeseen turn? For Ethan, such a moment arrived in the form of a devastating car crash that defied all odds, leaving him with a profound realization: he'd been given a second chance at life.

Yet, this is not merely a tale of a singular, dramatic conversion. Instead, it traces the candid path of a young man who, despite surviving the impossible, found himself adrift, grappling with an ingrained desire to be liked and fit in that ultimately led him to his "rock bottom moment."

Discover how, in the aftermath of this life-altering event and a continued search for meaning, Ethan began an unexpected encounter. His story unveils the surprising ways Christian brotherhood can begin to illuminate a path toward authentic vulnerability, allowing God's love to take root in the most unexpected places. Tune in to hear a testament to God's ability to truly turn "a pile of garbage into a pile of gold", and how His presence can be found even in life's deepest valleys.

What happens when God breaks through to someone who isn't searching for Him? Dan had it all figured out—a promising career path, financial prospects, and a future built entirely on his own terms. As a self-proclaimed "lazy atheist," he had systematically rejected faith since high school, boldly declaring, "I'm my own God. I make happen what I want to happen."

This powerful conversation challenges our assumptions about conversion narratives. Sometimes the most profound transformation isn't from darkness to light, but from good to infinitely better—from our limited human aspirations to God's boundless plan. Have you ever considered that God might be pursuing you even when you're not seeking Him? Listen to discover how one simple "yes" can change everything.

Doctors told Rosa her baby had died in the womb. She fiercely refused to believe them, insisting her son was alive. He was—and would survive against medical odds again decades later.

Listen to this powerful episode and reconsider what it means to truly know someone beyond their abilities, to love without conditions, and to find purpose in life's most difficult circumstances. Subscribe to Unwritten for more stories of how the Holy Spirit moves in unexpected ways through ordinary lives.