23 Americans Stranded in Africa During a Coup | Michael Thaler | 046
Coincidence or God? | Miracles, Christian Encouragement & Faith-Building PodcastShow Notes
What happens when 23 Americans are stranded in Africa during a military coup—with borders closed, airports shut down, and no clear way home? In this powerful true story, Michael Thaler shares how a 10-day mission trip to Niger, Africa unexpectedly turned into a 17-day extended stay when a coup transpired the night before they were to leave. With teenagers on the team, no flights, and every door seemingly closed, hope was fading. But when Michael chose to give God his very best and refuse to give up, everything changed. From being turned away by nearly 50 soldiers at the airport… to one unexpected “yes” that opened the impossible… this is a story of faith under pressure, divine timing, and God making a way when there was no way. If you’ve ever wondered: • Does God really intervene in crisis? • What does faith look like when there's no clear way forward? • How far does obedience really go? This episode will encourage you, challenge you, and remind you that the unknown is where God often does His greatest work.
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Chapters 0:32 - Meet Michael Thaler 2:54 - 10 Days In 5:41 - Day 17 6:45 - At the Embassy 7:36 - At the Airport 10:46 - Flight to Chad 12:18 - Getting Fully Home 15:12 - 48, 49, & 50 17:43 - Coincidence or God? 18:17 - How Has Your Life Changed?
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