Episodes

  • From Pastor’s Kid to Prodigal: Eric Ellsworth's Story
    Jul 9 2025

    You’ve heard his voice every episode now hear his story. In this special episode, Ryan flips the script and interviews Eric, the cohost of WhyGod. From growing up as a pastor’s kid terrified of going to hell… to diving headfirst into a life of drugs, alcohol, lust, and everything in between… Eric opens up about the long, messy road that led him to the Bible and to the real God he never knew. It’s raw. It’s real. It’s the story of a rebel who found grace and the God who never gave up on him. If you’ve ever wondered if you’ve gone too far or messed up too much this one’s for you.

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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • The 2019 Sonora Massacre: Adriana Jones on Loss, Faith, and Finding God
    Apr 7 2025

    In this gripping episode of Why God, hosts [Your Name] and Ryan Rebel sit down with Adriana Jones, sister of Rhonita Miller, who was brutally killed along with four of her children in the 2019 Sonora massacre. Adriana recounts the horrifying events that claimed nine lives from their tight-knit Mormon community in Mexico, sharing her firsthand perspective on the tragedy that shocked the world. Months later, she found solace in converting to Christianity, leaving behind her Mormon roots. Join us as we explore how this devastating loss reshaped her faith and her answer to the question: Why God?

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    1 hr
  • Hearing God: Dave Odom’s Journey to Faith
    Dec 10 2024

    Imagine living without faith, and suddenly hearing the voice of God. That’s exactly what happened to Dave Odom. In this episode of Why God, Dave shares his incredible story of transformation—from someone far from belief to a man called to ministry. Hear how a divine encounter changed his life forever, leading him to become a pastor and dedicate his life to serving others. This is a testimony of doubt, revelation, and a faith journey like no other.

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    55 mins
  • How Forgiveness Empowered Ryan After Losing Everything on the Road to Tennessee
    44 mins
  • Tracy Bunch: Unleashing God-Given Potential with Unyielding Faith
    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Perfect Drive: Nicole Cavarra's Pursuit of Excellence, Divine Intervention
    52 mins
  • Audacious Prayers (Miracle Sequel) - Why God Episode 5
    Oct 24 2023

    Have you ever decided not to pray about something because you thought it was too big or little of a request?  Bill Westafer will encourage you to do what it says in Philippians 4 and “..pray about everything.”  Fresh off the heels of episode 4 where miracle man Gordon Stewart talks about a pastor who prayed for him and told him he was going to be alright and that God had a plan for his life just after hearing his doctor tell him he had 4-5 weeks to life, Bill Westafer tells his side of that story and will encourage you to pray about everything.

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    44 mins
  • Why are we doing this? Ryan and Eric discuss the purpose and vision of Why God.
    Oct 16 2023

    Quick eight minute discussing between Eric Ellsworth and Ryan ReBell about why we are doing this podcast.  We hope this podcast blesses you.

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    8 mins