From Hallmark to Real Life: The Power of Authentic Faith Stories

Join Shannon Bream as she welcomes bestselling authors Squire Rushnell and Louise DuArt Rushnell to discuss their new book, Godwinks for Moms: True Stories. With refreshing warmth and creative storytelling, this husband-and-wife team shares how they coined the term “godwink” to describe those moments when coincidences aren’t really that at all —but rather divine appointments when God shows us He sees us, loves us, and is actively involved in our lives. They explain how their 25-year journey collecting these stories has led to hit Hallmark movies and Netflix films like “Rescued by Ruby” (which reached 100 million viewers), proving that authentic, true stories have power that fiction cannot match. Squire and Louise emphasize that godwinks are like gifts left on our doorstep, but we need to develop “eyes to see” them by staying aware of God’s presence, helping believers understand that “when I pray, I’m talking to God—when He talks to me, it’s a godwink”—offering hope for anyone who wants to recognize God’s voice in everyday moments.