Beyond Coincidence Podcast

Beyond Coincidence is a podcast exploring how the divine touches our daily lives. Hosted by Sheila Layton, the show shares powerful stories of people who have experienced undeniable moments of divine intervention, guidance, or inspiration. Through personal stories and uplifting discussions, each episode reveals how what seems like coincidence may be a higher power at work. Whether you seek comfort, inspiration, or deeper faith, Beyond Coincidence offers a space to connect with the miraculous in the ordinary.

Beyond Coincidence Podcast is a religion podcast hosted by Sheila Layton, with 108 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Sheila Layton hosts Beyond Coincidence Podcast, a religion show with 108 episodes published.

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  Episode #108

  Ep 108: Chasing Peace Behind the Wheel with Amanda Sorensen

  Sep 25, 202643 min

  Amanda Sorensen knows what it feels like to perform under pressure. As a 23-year-old Formula Drift driver and the first female driver to earn a podium finish in the series, she has learned to control her nerves, focus her energy, and prepare relentlessly. But there's another kind of preparation she relies on every time she gets behind the wheel: prayer. Amanda grew up surrounded by racing. From BMX bikes to kart racing to becoming a championship-winning young driver, the racetrack has been a central part of her life. Today, racing is not only her career—it has become a family career, with her entire family continuing to work together in the sport. Her faith has been woven into that journey as well. Growing up, Amanda was homeschooled, attended Young Women activities despite her family's constant travel, and found friends who became important anchors in both her faith and her life. But traveling with a racing crew when she was younger challenged her beliefs and caused her to seriously reflect on what she believed, why she believed it, and what her purpose was. One of the experiences that stayed with her happened in Brazil, when she lost her phone in chest-deep water. Remembering a childhood friend who would turn to the Lord whenever there was a problem, Amanda decided to pray. Then a friend surfaced from the water holding her phone. It was a simple experience, but Amanda says it opened her eyes to something profound: Heavenly Father was aware of her. That awareness has continued to shape the way she races. Before getting behind the wheel, Amanda prays. She faces tremendous pressure and nerves as a woman competing in a male-dominated sport, and prayer helps her find comfort and strength. She also remembers a frightening moment when she was younger and the brakes failed on her car. She prayed for help to stop and was able to reach a safe place. That experience became another reminder that her prayers could be answered. Today, Amanda says she can recognize the difference between having God's hand in her life and trying to navigate without it. Her faith gives her a moral foundation. Her preparation gives her confidence. And through it all, she says she is chasing peace. Her story is a powerful reminder that recognizing God's hand doesn't always mean waiting for a dramatic miracle. Sometimes it means noticing the small moments, remembering the people who taught us to turn to God, and developing a relationship with Him strong enough to carry us through the pressure. Listen to Amanda's story and then ask yourself: Where have I seen evidence that God is aware of me? Sometimes the smallest moments become the ones that strengthen our faith the most. Follow Amanda Sorensen: Instagram: @amanda.sorensen12 TikTok: @amanda_sorensen Facebook & YouTube: @amandasorensen #AmandaSorensen #FormulaDrift #Motorsports #WomenInMotorsports #HandOfGod #FaithJourney #Prayer #FaithInAction #LatterDaySaint #ChasingPeace

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  Episode #107

  Ep 107: When Life Doesn't Go According to Plan with Arantza Condie

  Sep 18, 202632 min

  When everything you've planned for your life starts falling apart, where do you turn? Arantza Condie grew up Catholic and always had a quiet sense that God was real and that He saw her. But as life became more complicated, that faith became something she needed to discover for herself. Becoming a mother awakened a deeper need for God. Then, during one of the darkest seasons of her life, Arantza realized she couldn't keep trying to carry everything on her own. She began investigating The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and one unexpected moment with her young son helped her understand something she had been searching for: the eternal nature of families. Her conversion journey ultimately led her to baptism—even though her husband wasn't a believer and was an ex-Mormon himself. Today, Arantza and her husband navigate an interfaith marriage with open communication and a shared commitment to their children. Her story is a beautiful reminder that faith doesn't always arrive in one dramatic moment. Sometimes it grows through a series of promptings, questions, relationships, and small moments where God reminds us that He is there. And perhaps most importantly, Arantza reminds us that if we don't intentionally look for God's hand in our lives, our struggles can become so loud that they swallow up the good around us. Follow Arantza's in her journey on Instagram @arantza_condie. Listen to Arantza's full story, then take a few minutes to think about your own. Where have you seen God's hand in your life—even in circumstances that didn't turn out the way you expected? If this conversation encouraged you, follow the podcast and share it with someone who may need a reminder to look for God in the middle of their own story. #HandOfGod #FaithJourney #ConversionStory #ChristianPodcast #LDSFaith #ComeUntoChrist #TrustGod #FaithInJesusChrist #GodIsWithUs #RecognizeHisHand

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  Episode #106

  Ep 106: The Detours That Led Him to God with Tyrone Foster

  Sep 11, 202642 min

  What if the moments you thought were mistakes, setbacks, or disappointments were actually guiding you toward something greater? In this episode, Tyrone Foster shares a remarkable journey of loss, faith, unexpected connections, and learning to recognize God's hand in his life. Tyrone lost his father while serving aboard the USS Stark when Tyrone was just five years old. As he grew up, he carried questions, anger, and a desire to understand the purpose behind the experiences that had shaped him. From discovering his father's hopes for his family to meeting mentors who encouraged him to seek God, Tyrone's life was filled with moments that slowly pointed him toward faith. But one of the biggest turning points came through what initially felt like failure. A college setback forced Tyrone to change his plans—and ultimately led him to a roommate named Vernon, the same name as his father. Through that relationship and a series of seemingly ordinary encounters, Tyrone began discovering a God who was aware of him and guiding him. This is a conversation about looking back, connecting the dots, finding purpose in painful experiences, and developing gratitude for a loving God who may be working in our lives long before we recognize His hand. If this episode touched you, please follow or subscribe to the podcast and share it with someone who may be going through a season of uncertainty. And as you listen, take a moment to look back at your own life. What people, detours, disappointments, or unexpected moments may have been guiding you toward where you are today? #Podcast #FaithJourney #HandOfGod #TrustGod #FindingPurpose #ChristianPodcast #GodsPlan #PersonalGrowth #Gratitude #FaithStories

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  Episode #105

  Ep 105: When You Run to Jesus, He Can Make Something Out of Nothing | Conlon Bonner

  Sep 4, 202641 min

  What do you do when the thing you prayed would never happen becomes your reality? For Conlon Bonner, losing his baby son Joshua changed everything—but it also deepened his determination to run to Jesus Christ. Conlon Bonner is a performer, singer, father, and member of the Bonner Family. But behind the music and performances is a father who has walked through profound grief. When Conlon and his wife lost their 9-month-old son, Joshua, to SIDS, there was no easy explanation and no way to make the pain disappear. Conlon says the only way their family made it through was to **“run to Jesus Christ.”** Then, in the middle of that grief, a song he was scheduled to sing suddenly carried an entirely different meaning. The words, “I know that Your plan is perfect, and every step toward You is worth it,” became part of his healing. And then came another leap of faith. When Conlon prayed about pursuing Broadway, the answer was simply, “Go for it.” Within hours, doors began opening—an audition, a delayed flight, an Equity card, connections with agencies—and eventually a role in MJ the Musical Australia. His sons even auditioned and joined him. Conlon doesn't see these moments as coincidence. He sees the hand of God in the middle of both the heartbreak and the miracles. Listen to Conlon's full story and hear why he believes God can “make something out of nothing.” Then share this episode with someone who needs a little more faith, peace, or hope today. #SeeingTheHandOfGod #ConlanBonner #FaithInJesusChrist #TrustInGod #FaithThroughHardThings #GodIsWithUs #Miracles #HopeInChrist #HealingThroughFaith #JesusChrist

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  Episode #104

  Ep 104: Julie Branton — Finding God in Grief, Loss, and New Beginnings

  Aug 28, 202636 min

  At 22 years old, Julie Branton lost her infant daughter—and had to figure out how to keep living when the life she knew had completely changed. Julie Branton's story is one of grief, resilience, motherhood, faith, and unexpected new beginnings. Growing up in Calgary, Julie developed a strong relationship with God and says she has experienced moments where she has felt the presence of angels, including her grandmother. But her faith was tested in ways she could never have imagined. After a short-lived marriage ended, Julie became a single mother to her daughter, Ayla. She remembers feeling God's reassurance during that difficult transition: “I've got this.” Then, when Ayla was only four months old, she became seriously ill. Despite initially being told it was likely a cold or flu, Julie's intuition told her something much more serious was happening. Eventually, doctors discovered that Ayla had bacterial meningitis and had suffered severe neurological damage. After weeks in the hospital, Julie and Ayla's father made the devastating decision to remove her from life support. Julie spent her final night holding her daughter. In the middle of that unimaginable grief, Julie felt the presence of her grandmother and knew she had come to take Ayla home. But God didn't remove Julie's grief. Instead, He helped her find a way to carry it. A year later, Julie began Ayla's Stocking, giving Christmas gifts to children in need in her daughter's name. That small act of love became an annual tradition and a beautiful legacy. Julie eventually remarried, welcomed another child, and found peace in relationships she once thought could never be healed. Her story reminds us that God can bring light into places we never imagined could be anything but dark. Listen to Julie's full interview and hear how she found faith, peace, and purpose after devastating loss. To follow Ayla's Stocking and see how Julie continues Ayla's legacy, find her at @aylas_stocking. #JulieBranton #AylasStocking #FaithAndGrief #HandOfGod #GodInOurLives #HealingAfterLoss #JesusChrist #FaithOverFear #HopeAndHealing #Resilience

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