Hitting your limit isn’t a sign of weakness; it’s an invitation to shift your perspective. When the enemy brings the battle to your mind, remember that he only attacks what’s valuable. And God’s goodness is your secret weapon to win the fight. If you’ve been asking God: How long is this going to last? How long am I going to be sick? How long am I g…

Ted Bundy was calculated, composed, even charming. But behind the polished exterior was a predator obsessed with control. He used manipulation, deceit, and dominance to gain total power over his victims. From his carefully planned attacks to his detailed confessions, Ted Bundy is a textbook case of a power and control killer. Keep up with us on Ins…

In 2022, Six weeks after the murders of the Idaho Four, Bryan Kohberger was arrested in Pennsylvania. Fast forward to July of 2025, when just weeks before his trial was set to begin, he pleaded guilty. Later that month, he was sentenced to life in prison. ABC News Kayna Whitworth joins to talk about who Bryan is, what the evidence is, and what role…

In the early morning hours of November 13, 2022, four students at the University of Idaho were murdered in their off-campus home. The shocking brutality of the murders garnered media attention while police searched for the killer. But for author and private investigator J. Reuben Appelman, the story was personal: his own daughter was a student at t…

When despair sets in, it’s easy to assume it’ll always be this way. But what if a shift in thinking could break that cycle? Your thoughts have the power to disrupt your despair, especially when you stop focusing on what happened and start trusting the God who never left you.By Elevation Church

The Hook Man is an urban legend dating back to the 1950s. The terrifying story tells of a killer with a hook for a hand who preys on young couples parked in lovers’ lanes. The legend found new life in the 1997 slasher film, I Know What You Did Last Summer, which is being rebooted in 2025. But this story is more than just campfire fuel. The legend w…

God created us to look like a reflection of His love, but many of us still wrestle with a history that contaminates that image. When we cope with facades, we miss out on the freedom God has for us. Bishop T.D. Jakes teaches us how to have the courage it takes for real transformation. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: e…

After a young boy vanished in 1911, police received mysterious postcards. The horrifying allegations and broad inconsistencies led them to believe the notes were a hoax – until it was too late. With one victim recovered, police faced the question: what other murders could these postcards solve? Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Le…

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Real healing requires true dependence on God because He didn’t create you to carry the weight of life on your own. Let go of self-sufficiency and trust the One who can truly make you whole.By Elevation Church

May, 1985. Two days before her high school graduation, Shari Faye Smith was abducted from her parents’ driveway in broad daylight. Her kidnapper taunted Shari’s family by phone for days, calling in the middle of the night and revealing bone-chilling details of his crime. With little evidence to go on, South Carolina investigators brought in FBI cri…

If you’re walking through a season and you don’t know what to do, open up your Bible and let it be a lamp to your feet and a light to your path. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: 2 Timothy 3, verses 16-17 Jeremiah 15, verse 16 Psalm 119, verse 18 Matthew 12, verses 34-35 Joshu…

Ervil LeBaron, the prophet of a Fundamentalist LDS sect in Mexico, has grasped power after being released from prison for orchestrating his brother’s murder. Now, Ervil has a list of names of those who have turned their back against his leadership. By reinstating the religious doctrine of blood atonement, Ervil compels his followers to murder his o…

You don’t get to choose who God will use, because God will use whoever He wants. That includes people you didn’t expect… maybe even you. You don’t have to be perfect, just willing. What He’s already placed in your life is more than enough. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: http://ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Jud…

In the 1920s, the LeBaron family settles in Mexico to practice their own sect of Mormonism. They establish a settlement, open a church, and work the farms. But after the family patriarch dies, the settlement becomes a bloody battleground for brothers all claiming to be a prophet. Guest host Madison McGhee of Ice Cold Case joins the podcast to discu…

When life feels uncertain, it’s tempting to chase after answers. But peace doesn’t come from knowing more, it comes from knowing God. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References: John 9, verses 1-38 Ephesians 1, verses 17-18…

Happy solstice, listeners! Join our guest host this week, Sapphire Sandalo, for a summertime tale of betrayal, murder, and the bizarre journey of a criminal corpse. It's 1827, and the Marten family hasn’t seen 25-year-old Maria in five months, ever since she left home with plans to elope with William Corder. Whenever they ask about her, William alw…

When you feel like you’re not enough, not ready, or not chosen, remember: God already chose you, on purpose and with purpose. Start living with the confidence that comes from knowing your calling is secure. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: http://www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scriptur…

In the 1970s, at least seven young women and girls go missing around Santa Rosa, California. Seven are found dead, and one remains unidentified. Several killers, including the Zodiac and Ted Bundy, were known to commit crimes in Northern California. Could one of them be responsible for the unsolved Santa Rosa Hitchhiker Murders, or is there yet ano…

Are you feeling stuck in the waiting, wondering if God still sees you? The wait isn’t wasted, it’s where God does some of His best work. He’s preparing you, shaping you, and positioning you for purpose. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture Reference…

His modus operandi is shocking: years before he strangled his victims, Henry Louis Wallace befriended them. By and large, they were his coworkers at Bojangles and Taco Bell. But under interrogation, he’d admit an even darker motive. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoi…

Real joy doesn’t come from circumstances, it comes from Jesus. God isn’t withholding joy from you; He’s inviting you to find it right where you are. If you're looking for joy in hard times, start here. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References…

Today’s episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Click the link below to support them as they continue to support our work. ww.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon date 1995

A missing woman in Florida leads police to a fugitive who’s been on the run for 17 years. But that’s just the beginning. Franklin Delano Floyd not only becomes a suspect in that case, but he’s then tied to several unsolved murders, disappearances, and kidnappings dating back to the 1970s. For police, it will take decades to fully uncover the crimes…

Today’s episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon year: 1995

The devil wants to keep you overwhelmed by your situation, but God wants to show you how to deal with it piece by piece. And as you learn to praise God for the piece you have, you’ll experience the peace you’ve been praying for. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/g…

When a boneless torso possibly belonging to a woman named Cora Turner is found in the cellar of a London home, the culprit seems almost obvious. Her husband, Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen, seems to have disappeared with his mistress. But the true answer isn’t that easy. Nearly a hundred years later, some people are still wondering whether the police ca…

Peace isn’t passive, it’s practiced. Trouble is real, but God has given you everything you need to hold onto peace when life feels overwhelming. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.elevationchurch.org/giving/ Scripture References: Philippians 4, verses 6-9 John 16, verse 33 Ephesians 6…

“...catch me if you can!” Police find those words written on a note left in a jacket draped over a murder victim’s body. They believe the message comes from a serial killer targeting young women in the Washington, D.C. area, nicknamed the Freeway Phantom. But the handwriting? Belongs to someone else. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodca…

We all find ourselves in seasons when we feel like we don’t have what it takes, and we don’t know what to do. But don’t be afraid or discouraged, because God isn’t late — He’s working according to His timing. Don’t lose hope, and don’t give up. To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people all around the world, click here: www.eleva…

Today’s episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon year: 2002

The eighty miles surrounding Dublin, Ireland, hold a chilling mystery. Between 1993 and 1998, at least six women disappeared in the area, and their cases remain unsolved. Police investigations have targeted at least one suspect, but still no one has been charged. The question remains: is a serial killer responsible for these disappearances? Keep up…

The efforts you make when no one’s watching are the ones God uses to shape you. Just because you don't see the outcome yet doesn’t mean He’s ignoring you; He's positioning you. Keep showing up while you wait. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: 1 Samuel 3, verses 1-11 1 Samuel 4, verse…

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After getting away with murder in LA, retirees Helen and Olga scheme to kill again. But when an unlikely party sniffs out their crimes, the friends turn on each other. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adc…

Are you standing over a situation that’s too big for you? If you feel like your hope, logic, and options are at a dead end, pay attention because this might be your “my God moment.”.By Elevation Church

Today’s episode is partly brought to you by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon year: 1997

No one batted an eye at the two women who became fast friends at an LA gym in the 1990s – until years later, when it came out that they’d teamed up for a plot to kill men down on their luck. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

What you’re going through will not define you. When doubt tries to distort your perspective, follow the evidence that says you’re seen, chosen, and still a part of God’s plan. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: John 20, verses 1-8 Matthew 28, verse 2 John 11, verse 39…

Today’s episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon year: 1991

In early 2020, the story of Lori Daybell and her new husband, Chad Daybell, hit national news. They’d seemingly fled to Hawaii while two of Lori’s children were missing, leaving a wake of mysterious deaths and attacks behind. The public and authorities pressed for answers, hoping Lori’s children would come home safely, while allegations of fringe, …

Is your faith being tested? If you’ve been waiting on the details of what God has next, remember that God doesn’t give a test without a lesson first, so if He’s calling you to let go of something, you can trust He’s already provided you with what you’ll need to take that step.By Elevation Church

Today’s episode is brought to you in part by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon year: 1984

Struggling with gambling and spiraling into debt, William Palmer turned to murder. This week, we continue analyzing the deaths Palmer was accused of, and how the scheming doctor was finally caught. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more about your ad choices…

People label, but God names. You don’t have to chase identity or earn worth, because you’ve always been called, loved, and set apart for something more. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Galatians 1, verses 11-20 Acts 9, verses 3-6 Genesis 17, verses 3-5 Genesis 32, verse 28 Matthew …

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When you’ve been hurt, it can be hard to keep hoping. But God wants to lift the weight you’ve been carrying today. Learn from the life of Israel (Jacob, Jacob), how God will give you a strategy to unburden your heart and move forward. If you’ve just made a decision for Christ, please respond HERE: ele.vc/tIepfr Scripture References: Genesis 45, ver…

Today’s episode is partly brought to you by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon original date 1982

In 1855, Dr. William Palmer became one of the Victorian era’s most famous villains – a man who poisoned his own friends and family. But with limited evidence and only one conviction, was Palmer really a serial killer? Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at [email protected]. Learn more a…

Today’s episode is partly brought to you by our friends at Logos Bible Software. Please click the link below to support those who support us. www.logos.com/pentecostalpioneers Sermon original date 1988