Everyday Miracles | Jesus, Christian Testimonies, Divine Encounters, Holy Spirit, Supernatural, Hope

Authors David Chotka and Maxie Dunnam share their unexpected journeys of discovering that healing prayer is God's idea, not a human concept! Each share a miracle they have personally witnessed within their families, and priceless insights they have learned in their many years in ministry and study that will equip and inspire!

In this episode David and Maxie share:

• Maxie's grandson's miracle, a gradual but undeniable healing from optic nerve hypoplasia and nystagmus (told he would never see normally, no cure)
• A man with terminal cancer's supernatural healing experience
• David's wife's healing after 20 years with a progressive muscular dystrophy (facioscapulohumeral muscular dystrophy)
• How medicine, miracle and mystery often co-mingle
• Some of the misconceptions around healing prayer
• Maxie shares 5 miracles of healing that Jesus wants to give YOU

Where to find David and Maxie's beautiful book Amazon link: https://a.co/d/5nDsX5m

Dr. David Chotka is the founder and director of Spirit-Equip Ministries—an organization designed to help you grow your spiritual disciplines one small step at a time (www.spiritequip.com). He serves as the co-chair of the Alliance Pray! Team (APT—the prayer mobilization team of C&MA Canada) and for more than 25 years, has taught prayer principles and equipping both nationally and internationally. In his role with APT, Chotka is the principal author of the Transform Prayer! Course—a resource which has been translated into French, Mandarin and Cantonese (www.alliancepray.ca). In addition, Dr. David has been a Lead Pastor for 30+ years, has preached in 17 countries to crowds large and small, teaching on such topics as Healing Prayer, Prayerful Discernment, Spiritual Gifts and their use, and Unearthing the Depths of the Lord's Prayer. He has four earned degrees, including a Masters degree in Biblical Studies from Regent College in Vancouver and a Doctoral degree from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. His latest book, Healing Prayer is God's Idea (co-written with Rev. Dr. Maxie Dunnam) became a #1 best-selling Amazon title. David's website: https://www.spiritequip.com/

Dr. Maxie Dunnam is minister at large of Christ United Methodist Church in Memphis, Tennessee. During more than sixty years of ministry, he has served as pastor of rural, suburban and urban congregations. Apart from pastoral assignments, he has served as world editor of the Upper Room and president of Asbury Theological Seminary. During his tenure on staff of the Upper Room, the Walk to Emmaus and the Academy of Spiritual Formation were begun. For the ten years he served as president of Asbury, the school pioneered the use of technology establishing a virtual campus and a second geographical campus in Orlando, Florida. In his role as minister at large at Christ Church, he co-hosts a weekly television program; represents and champions the expansive missional outreach of the congregation, including his commitment to public education which he believes is the civil rights issue of this century. Maxie has a passion for assisting ministers in their spiritual growth and especially those that are planting faith communities among the underserved. He is a prolific writer, having authored more than forty books, including The Workbook of Living Prayer which has sold more than a million copies and is printed in six languages. Maxie's website: https://maxiedunnam.com/

At the young age of 12, Joan dedicated her heart to the Lord and has faithfully served him from that day. She has uncompromising faith and dedication to the call of God on her life. She exhibits a sincere desire to see the body of Christ set free in their body, mind, soul, spirit and finances. Joan Hunter is a compassionate minister, dynamic teacher, an accomplished author, and an anointed healing evangelist. Her focus is to train and equip believers to take the healing power of God beyond the 4 walls of the church and into the 4 corners of the earth! (from website joanhunter.org) In this episode Joan shares: -How the enemy tried to destroy her after conception -The path that led her mother and father to a global healing ministry -Personal relationship and health related heartaches and how God led her to find complete healing from cancer and broken heart syndrome -The first time that God healed through her and her response (this is so great) -Some of the miracles she has witness, and one of the oddest she has witnessed -Strategies for how to pray and believe for miracles -Understanding what the Bible says about healing and the authority that all believers carry -Miracles she has witnessed through her blanket ministry and the scripture that supports this -A powerful prayer of healing for every listener Mark 16:15-18 NIV He said to them, "Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.16 Whoever believes and is baptized will be saved, but whoever does not believe will be condemned.17 And these signs will accompany those who believe: In my name they will drive out demons; they will speak in new tongues;18 they will pick up snakes with their hands; and when they drink deadly poison, it will not hurt them at all; they will place their hands on sick people, and they will get well." John 14:12 NIV Very truly I tell you, whoever believes in me will do the works I have been doing, and they will do even greater things than these, because I am going to the Father. And I will do whatever you ask in my name, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son. You may ask me for anything in my name, and I will do it. Joan's website (books, training, contact, events): https://joanhunter.org/ Joan Hunter's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@JoanHunter153

Dean Braxton died. Hospitalized for a kidney stone, he contracted an infection that led to sepsis. His condition deteriorated to multisystem organ failure and cardiac arrest. His medical records show that he was dead for 1 hour and 45 minutes. During this time, he shares that he experienced meeting Jesus and seeing the glory of heaven. In this interview Dean shares: -Details that led up to his cardiac arrest -How his wife Marilyn battled in prayer and with faith during his illness -Meeting Jesus and the revelation he had about His love -Experiencing the glory of heaven -Seeing the prayers in heaven -Seeing family in heaven -Seeing Jesus meeting with angels and divinely orchestrating plans for those on Earth -Animals entering into the Kingdom and scriptures which support this -A word from Jesus about the church -What it was like to return to his body and the passion he had to share what he witnessed "There's a Jesus! You don't have to hope there's a Jesus. You don't have to wish there's a Jesus. There is a JESUS!" - Dean Braxton's first words after his cardiac arrest Philippians 2:9-11 Therefore God has highly exalted him and bestowed on him the name that is above every name, so that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, in heaven and on earth and under the earth, and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. For more about Dean Braxton and his ministry: https://www.deanbraxton.com/

Millions of people across six continents have reported a personal near death experience. Do these accounts prove the existence of a loving God? John Burke was an engineer and an agnostic. As his dad was dying of cancer someone gifted his family with Raymond Moody's book "Life After Life." John read it in one sitting at his father's bedside. It sparked the thought, "Could this be real? Could there be an after life? A God?" This led him to read the Bible, where he found undeniable evidence in the scriptures and Bible prophecy about the existence of a real and loving God. He left his career to become a pastor and dedicated his life to ministry. Over the last 35 plus years John has grown in his faith and also studied over 1,000 near death experiences. His award winning book Imagine Heaven was written in hopes of highlighting scripture that is correlating to what experiencers collectively and around the globe are reporting in their testimonies. Imagine Heaven is now available in over 22 languages and the global response to it has been more than John could have ever anticipated. God has led him to write a new book, but this time John is writing about what these experiences, when evaluated through the lens of scripture, say about GOD. In this interview John shares:

• What led him from agnosticism to the Bible, Jesus, faith and ministry
• The overwhelming response to his book Imagine Heaven and God's call to write Imagine the God of Heaven
• A note around discernment as we listen to near death testimonies and anchoring our theology in scripture
• A Hindu man's experience with heaven, hell, a narrow gate, and his conversion to Christianity
• Three of the ten points of evidence for life after death
• How we reconcile different reports of Jesus's eye color and appearance
• Reports of experiencers SEEING prayers in heaven and realizing the power of our prayers
• A beautiful account of a former agnostic who dies and encounters Jesus and experiences a joy he has never known
• His hope for every reader (per my closing note)

"Jesus answered, 'I am the way and the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.'" -John 14:6 NIV "All the nations you have made will come and worship before you, Lord; they will bring glory to your name." -Psalm 86:9 NIV Imagine the God of Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Revelation and the Love You've Always Wanted arrives November 7, 2023. This all-new book shares even more NDE accounts and biblical insight than John's blockbuster New York Times bestseller, Imagine Heaven. John Burke explains how NDE accounts of a God of love and light vividly illustrate the God described in the Bible. ABOUT JOHN BURKE: ª New York Times bestselling author - over one million books sold ª One of the world's foremost NDE experts; has studied more than 1,000 NDEs for over 30 years ª Featured on Fox & Friends, The Kelly Files, Guideposts Magazine, CBN News, Focus on the Family, and many other national programs, to discuss the spiritual implications of NDEs ª Began his research into NDEs as an engineer and skeptical agnostic, yet eyewitness accounts forced him to ask, "Could this be real evidence – even possible proof – of God's existence?" ª Senior pastor of Gateway church in Austin, TX – has spoken to audiences across 30 countries ª John's new book, Imagine the God of Heaven, reveals how NDEs vividly illustrate the God of light and love described in the Bible Disclaimer: The purpose of Everyday Miracles Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guests do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advice. Please pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.

Dr. Michelle Bengtson has been a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist for almost 30 years. She is also a strong woman of faith who has personally walked through some very challenging times. God has given her powerful revelation that has equipped her to minister to and equip those facing multiple types of pain and overwhelm.

In this episode Dr. Bengtson shares:

• What exactly does a neuropsychologist do?
• Her personal testimony and facing life threatening health crises and dealing with anxiety and chronic pain.
• A powerful revelation she received from God about the root of pain.
• Overwhelm and the different types of pain and what happens when they are compounded.
• Things to do and not to do when we are facing compounded pain.
• A powerful moment when God whispered to her and how it led her to relate to Him in her pain.
• Her encouragement for a person who is in a state of overwhelm or despair and feels God doesn't hear their prayers.
• Her favorite verse and song that has given her strength in her struggles.
• Her message for those listening who have loved ones dealing with overwhelm

Jeremiah 29:11 NIV

For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Song by Plumb, "Need You Now" https://youtu.be/9ylnx0NA9X4?si=EJ_QfL-fjdaXX68b

More about Dr. Bengtson and her books and website:

Dr. Michelle Bengtson has been a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist for almost 30 years, whose mission it is to restore hope, renew minds, and empower others to live in their God-given identity. She is a multi-award winning author of Hope Prevails: Insights From a Doctor's Personal Journey Through Depression (https://amzn.to/3BXPqAz), the Hope Prevails Bible Study (https://amzn.to/2K68a7l), Breaking Anxiety's Grip: How to Reclaim the Peace God Promises (https://amzn.to/2Vvipro), Today Is Going to be a Good Day: 90 Promises From God to Start Your Day Off Right (https://amzn.to/3twWnXp) and The Hem of His Garment: Reaching Out to God When Pain Overwhelms https://a.co/d/5lhx43K .She is an international speaker, national and international media resource on mental health, coach, podcast host (https://bit.ly/3ef2fvs) of the award-winning podcast, Your Hope Filled Perspective Podcast with Dr. Michelle Bengtson that ranks in the top 2% of podcasts globally. Yet her most fulfilling rolls are as wife of 35 years, and mom to two young adult friends.

This doctor knows pain and despair firsthand and combines her professional expertise and personal experience with her faith to help others be all God created them to be. Using sound practical tools, she affirms worth and encourages faith. Dr. Bengtson offers hope as a key to unlock joy and relief—even in the middle of the storm. Throughout her career as a clinical neuropsychologist, and now as a speaker, author, podcast host, and coach, she encourages others to focus less on their self-esteem and more on how God esteems them by knowing His truths offered in Scripture. She loves offering practical resources to help you grow in your walk with the Lord

Melissa was attracted to all things spiritual at a young age. Her curiosity led her down a dark path where she was given a vivid vision of what the demons were going to do to her in hell.

In this episode Melissa shares:

• Early life saving miracles as a baby and child
• Seeing auras and experiencing the supernatural at a young age
• Believing she was helping people through tarot cards and communicating with spirits as a medium
• Alcohol and drugs that led her deeper into darkness
• The devil telling her mother that he had her daughter
• Her mother praying powerful scriptural prayers over Melissa
• Seeing in the spirit, seeing beings, automatic hand writing
• Vision of what demons were going to do to her in hell
• Spiritual storm and snake bites manifesting physically
• Her mother's specific prayer being answered (to the day!)
• Learning about salvation, accepting Jesus and immediate deliverance
• How we know as believers to discern the spirits and voices we hear
• What to do if your child is deceived in the new age
• How to pray if you have participated in the occult unknowingly

Dear friends, do not believe every spirit, but test the spirits to see whether they are from God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world. 2 This is how you can recognize the Spirit of God: Every spirit that acknowledges that Jesus Christ has come in the flesh is from God, 3 but every spirit that does not acknowledge Jesus is not from God. This is the spirit of the antichrist, which you have heard is coming and even now is already in the world. ~ 1 John 4:1-3 NIV Let no one be found among you who sacrifices their son or daughter in the fire, who practices divination or sorcery, interprets omens, engages in witchcraft, 11 or casts spells, or who is a medium or spiritist or who consults the dead. 12 Anyone who does these things is detestable to the Lord; because of these same detestable practices the Lord your God will drive out those nations before you. ~ Deuteronomy 18:10-12 NIV

A resource for a more scriptures around the occult and the dangers: https://christiananswers.net/q-eden/edn-occult.html Special thanks to Shelley with LifeSetLC Ministries for this testimony! The purpose of Everyday Miracles Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guests do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advice. Please pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.

A mother's powerful prayers rescue her son as he attempts to take his life. Louie remembers his first thoughts of suicide at age 5. As he faced hardships into his teens, he hits a low moment, secures a gun and makes a plan. In this episode Louie shares:

• His mother hearing the voice of the enemy, "He's mine," and the spiritual battle she fought in prayer for her son
• Struggles that led to a low moment
• How God moved in a critical moment and the revelation that came
• God unfolding the plan for Louie in the entertainment world
• Meeting the woman his mother prayed for that would be a great blessing
• The way God is working through Louie in ministry
• A word of prayer for those who are fighting suicide and for those who have lost loved one to suicide.

"The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly." John 10:10 ESV Louie's website: https://www.louiemichael.com/ Never Suicide link: https://neversuicide.org/ If you are fighting thoughts of suicide, there is HELP available! SUICIDE LIFELINE: Call/Text: 988 FOR VETERANS: Dial 988 then press 1 or Text 838-255 FOR SPANISH SPEAKERS: Para Español, llame al 988 y oprima 2, o visite la página web Ayuda En Español: Lifeline DEAF/HARD OF HEARING: Use your preferred relay service or dial 711 then 988 The purpose of Everyday Miracles Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guests do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advice. Please pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact. For more testimonies, to apply, to reach Julie: http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ Facebook: http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymir... To email Julie directly: [email protected]

Ashley developed complications in her second trimester of pregnancy. As her mother prepared to visit her in the hospital, she was led by the Holy Spirit to crochet a small cradle (hoping it would not be needed). Little did she know how God was going to use this gift to inspire comfort and healing not just for Ashley, but for thousands of bereaved parents in fifty states. In this episode Ashley shares:

The excitement of being pregnant with Bridget, her first child

Experiencing the heartache of grief and loss and choosing to trust God

The practical and emotional comfort of a small but powerful divine gift

Feeling the presence of Jesus during loss

Being led to an unexpected ministry and the impact it would have for thousands around the country

Upcoming events and how to get involved, online support groups

Speaking at the upcoming Christian Spark Media conference

"The cradle is really a 24 hour comfort, but the Gospel is eternal. We really felt the peace of God, knowing that Bridget was in heaven, that we were going to get to see her again. Death was separating us for now, but it is just a temporary separation. We choose to rely on our faith to move forward in our grief and know that we get to see her again." -Ashley Opliger, Bridget's Cradles

"Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God." 2 Corinthians 1:3-4 How to contact Ashley:

To get involved, events: https://www.bridgetscradles.com/ Cradled In Hope Podcast available on website above and most podcast platforms and also on social media:

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The purpose of Everyday Miracles Podcast is to share the love of Jesus. The views, thoughts, and opinions expressed on behalf of guests do not necessarily represent the thoughts of the host. This podcast does not constitute services or medical advice. Please pray and thoroughly research options for medical needs. Listeners and viewers consume this content on a voluntary basis and assume all responsibility for the resulting consequences and impact.

For more testimonies, to apply as a guest, or to reach Julie: http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/

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To email Julie directly: [email protected]

Lindsay arrived home to find 2 police officers with news that her 7 year old son Mason was involved in a plane crash. (Louisiana, May 31, 2020) In this episode Lindsay shares:

• How God prepared her for this news before she had any idea what was coming
• The journey with Mason's critical injuries and the peace God provided
• How God provided comfort during the heartbreaking moment where she had to tell Mason about the loss of his father and relatives
• An angelic moment experienced by a loved one
• A prophetic word Lindsay was given that will stir your faith
• How Mason is doing today

On facing a crisis moment: "The immediate thing that comes to my mind is to know that you have your creator, the one that made you, and He is your comforter. He is your peacemaker. He is everything. Nothing is going to help you the way that digging into the Word and surrendering to the Holy Spirit. Those are the main tools that you've got to cling to. He is the main one, really the only one that's going to give you all your answers and all your comfort and all the tools that you need to get through that situation." - Lindsay Jeter Psalm 91:11 "For he will command his angels concerning you to guard you in all your ways." Lindsay's interview 700 Club (6 min version): https://www2.cbn.com/article/amazing-stories/7-year-old-miraculously-survives-deadly-plane-crash

During a family hike (Oct 2020) Mike and Melissa's daughter Mia was struck on the head by a large falling tree branch. The branch fell from roughly 60 feet. The impact was devastating and left little Mia unresponsive with multiple injuries including a life threatening traumatic brain injury. Parents Melissa and Mike share details of the incident, the miracle, and the amazing recall of heaven and Jesus that would leave them in awe. Melissa Harris' thoughts on facing a crisis: "For me, a person of faith, you have to get there fast. Mentally you have to remember all that you learned your whole life. So that would be my encouragement is that you have to fall back on your faith. Quickly get back to that Kingdom mindset." - Melissa Harris "There's something about perseverance, fighting and striving, but what a lot of that really comes down to, at the end of it, it is submission to the Holy Spirit." - Mike Harris (Phil 3:12-14) The Harris Family https://www.harrisfamilyjourney.org/ 700 Club: https://www2.cbn.com/video/stories/little-girl-recalls-seeing-jesus-after-hiking-accident