Hosted by Michelle Von Ruden · 🇺🇸 US · EN-US · 27 episodes
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Why I Believe is a faith-centered podcast sharing real stories of transformation, modern miracles, and lived encounters with God. Through a blend of solo reflections and honest conversations with others whose lives have been changed, host Michelle Von Ruden creates a safe, welcoming space for curiosity, questions, and faith rediscovery.This podcast exists to bring people closer to God, whether you're just beginning your journey, rebuilding after distance, or seeking to strengthen your relationship with Him. Rooted in Matthew 5:16, Why I Believe shines light through authentic stories so God may be glorified, and hearts may be drawn closer to Him.
Michelle Von Ruden hosts Why I Believe, a religion show with 27 episodes published.
Welcome to Faithful Friday. This week, we're reflecting on John 6:35-40, where Jesus declares, "I am the bread of life." In a world filled with distractions and endless demands on our attention, it's easy to feed our min
What if your life changed… in a single moment you almost didn't survive? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Lia Allen, relationship marketing strategist, entrepreneur, and woman of faith, to share a story
Welcome to Faithful Friday. This week, we're reflecting on John 4:7-15, where Jesus meets the Samaritan woman at the well and offers her something far greater than water, living water. So often, we look to success, relat
What do you do when everything you've built… disappears overnight? In this episode of Why I Believe , I sit down with Elaine Lankford, Christian entrepreneur coach, founder, and leader, to share a powerful story of loss,
Welcome to Faithful Friday. This week, we're reflecting on John 1:35-39, where two disciples hear John the Baptist identify Jesus as the Lamb of God and choose to follow Him. When Jesus notices them, He asks a simple yet
What if everything you've been chasing… still leaves you feeling empty? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Erin Harrigan; biblical business coach, author, speaker, and self-proclaimed "daughter of the King
Welcome to the very first Faithful Friday. Each Friday, we'll spend a few moments in Scripture, reflection, and prayer as we intentionally pause and make room for God in our busy lives. Today, we're reading John 1:1-5, a
What if you knew, deep down, that your life had been spared for a reason… but you weren't sure what that reason was yet? In this special episode of Why I Believe, the tables are turned as Marianne Callaghan interviews me
What if everything you worked so hard for… still didn't bring you peace? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Jill Cirillo, former corporate leader turned founder of Faith Meets Leadership, to talk about the
What if your life could change in a single moment… even before you felt "ready"? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Jayne O'Hara, Christian life coach, trauma recovery specialist, and women's ministry lead
What if who you are… mattered more than what you do? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Becky Plautz, wife, mom, business owner, and faith-led leader, to talk about identity, intentional living, and what i
What do you do when the pain you've lived through makes it hard to believe in God at all? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Cherryann Joseph, educator, Maxwell Leadership coach, and retired military offic
What if God is speaking… and we're just not listening? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Marianne Callaghan; wife, mom, and Director of Faith Formation, to talk about what it really looks like to move fro
What happens when your life changes overnight… and nothing goes according to plan? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Kelly Melcher; wife, mom of two (with one on the way), and woman of faith, to share a s
What if the things people said about you… were never true to begin with? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Kiersten Schlough; designer, photographer, youth leader, and woman of faith, to talk about identi
What if a simple childhood prayer… became the foundation for a lifetime of faith? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Ann Bodie; retired nurse, wife, mom, and grandmother, to share a powerful journey of fai
What do you do when your life changes in a single moment… and everything you planned is gone? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Julie Raque, speaker, business consultant, and single mother, to share a dee
What if God asked you to do something that made absolutely no sense? Would you do it? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Heather Black—speaker strategist, event expert, and self-proclaimed "stubborn" follo
What do you do when your entire world changes in a single moment? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Jenni Bernal; wife, mom, and woman of deep faith, to share a powerful story of trauma, resilience, and t
What if faith doesn't start with having all the answers… but simply taking the first step? In this episode of Why I Believe, I sit down with Aaron Libner; business leader, nonprofit president, husband, and father, to tal
Erin Harrigan
biblical business coach, author, speaker · Early Childhood and Elementary Education Specialist
1 appearance on this show
Becky Plautz
Connection Strategist & Founder of Digital Co-Work Space · Muse Experience
1 appearance on this show
Heather Black
speaker strategist, event expert · Supermums
1 appearance on this show
Amanda Hietter
CEO, entrepreneur, woman of faith · Across the Horizon Travel
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Sarah Stokes
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