I Told God I Didn’t Want to Get Nailed | Brad Church | 045
Coincidence or God? | Miracles, Christian Encouragement & Faith-Building PodcastShow Notes
What happens when you say something to God… and He answers literally?
After losing his business, his marriage, his finances, and nearly his faith, Brad found himself angry, broken, and unsure if God was still listening. Years removed from church, he made a simple but honest prayer before walking into a new congregation:
“God, I want to worship You… I just don’t want to get nailed.”
Moments later, an offering basket was passed—and inside were six-inch nails.
In this powerful episode of When You Look, Brad shares his journey through bankruptcy, divorce, custody battles, anger toward God, and the quiet whisper that sustained him through it all: “I love you.” What followed was not coincidence, but a turning point that reshaped his faith, restored his life, and taught him the power of surrender.
👉 This is a story for anyone who’s questioned God in pain, wrestled with disappointment, or wondered if God still speaks in the middle of our mess.
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Chapters 0:34 - Meet Brad Church 2:01 - Backstory 3:50 - Complete Devastation 6:15 - Getting Nailed 9:24 - God Heard Me 14:09 - I Love You 16:39 - Concrete Walls & Lack of Surrender 19:27 - Life After Getting Nailed 21:59 - Coincidence or God? 23:21 - How Has Your Life Changed? 24:37 - Final Thoughts
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