Recent Episodes
Nov. 3, 2026
From Wandering to Walking | Alex Horton on God's Love and Faith
What changes when faith becomes a personal relationship with Jesus? Alex Horton joins David W. Ebel to share how he moved from loneliness, pride, and feeling that he did not belong toward a life of faith, learning, and service. While preparing his first sermon, Alex read Romans 5:8 and began to grasp God's love in a deeply personal way. In this conversation, he describes the difference between knowing religious rules and knowing Jesus, the meaning of sacrificial love, and the ongoing work of gr
Oct. 27, 2026
Faith After The Fall -Jason Dennen, skydiving accident survivor, faith after trauma,trusting God
Jason Dennen joins David W. Ebel on God Says YES! to share his Christian testimony of surviving a near-fatal skydiving accident and rebuilding his life. Before the accident, long workdays had crowded out his health, relationships, and sense of purpose. His prayer became simple: he asked God to lead him, and he committed to follow. Jason recounts the accident, his frightening experiences during a coma, and the long recovery that followed. He describes how familiar Scripture and prayer helped him
Oct. 23, 2026
What Runs Your Life Becomes Your God
hat has the strongest influence on your choices? In this personal teaching, David W. Ebel explores how our habits, loyalties, and sources of advice can compete for the place that belongs to God. Drawing on Romans 6:16-18, Matthew 6:19-24, Philippians 3:17-21, and Exodus 20:1-3, he invites us to examine what we treasure, what we obey, and what we allow to fill our hearts. Through personal stories and practical illustrations, David encourages a faith that applies Scripture in daily life, practices
Oct. 21, 2026
From Doubt to Trust- Doug Ell
Have you ever looked at someone and wondered how they could be so peaceful? Not because life was easy, but because something seemed settled inside them. That was part of Doug Ell’s story when he joined me on God Says Yes. After years of skepticism and a successful professional life, a return to church awakened something he had not expected. He noticed a peace he wanted to know for himself. We often imagine that a testimony must begin with a crisis. Sometimes it does. But God also meets people
Oct. 20, 2026
Trusting God When Prayer Feels Unanswered with Dr. Elsa John
How do you keep trusting God when prayer feels unanswered? Dr. Elsa John joins David W. Ebel on God Says Yes for an honest conversation about faith, grief, shame, and finding your identity in Christ. Elsa shares how childhood wounds, infertility, pregnancy loss, and prayers for her daughter brought her to a painful crossroads. She describes seeking Christian counseling, learning to bring difficult questions to God, and discovering that her worth could not be earned through achievement or mini
Oct. 15, 2026
Adapt and Advance: A Psychiatrist’s Journey Through Childhood Loss and Faith | Dr. Oluwole Babatunde
Losing his mother at seven and his father at thirteen changed Oluwole Babatunde’s childhood. Grief remains part of his story, but so do faith, perseverance, and a desire to help others. In this episode of God Says Yes, David W. Ebel welcomes psychiatrist and author Dr. Oluwole Babatunde for an encouraging conversation about facing adversity and moving forward one day at a time. Born and raised in Nigeria, Oluwole shares how prayer, Scripture, and a growing personal relationship with Jesus