Everyday Miracles

Erin Myers was living her dream as a Radio City Rockette, until it became a nightmare of physical pain. In this episode Erin shares her impactful faith journey, as well as her journey from professional dancer to her current role as Founder of Spiral Spine and international presenter on scoliosis. Erin is committed to encouraging, educating, inspiring, and equipping her clients to live the life they never thought possible. In this interview we discuss:

• How Erin came to accept Jesus as her Savior and the impact this had on her life.
• Personally experiencing the power of pilates as she was sent to rehabilitate.
• Experiencing 9/11 as a New Yorker in the midst of her struggle.
• Anxiety attacks, the impact of repressed emotions, and the importance of addressing these.
• Frustration of being a chronic pain patient who was misunderstood and not getting the care and validation that was so needed.
• Diagnosis of extreme mold toxicity after a decade of illness and beginning the detox process.
• A life changing encounter and revelation with Jesus during a powerful time of prayer (so good).
• How God directed her to her true calling.
• Traveling the globe to speak and empower people with scoliosis and the surprisingly common denominator she discovered across cultures.
• Her prayer and willing heart to be a vessel that God can use to heal others.

A few highlights from Erin that I love: "The Lord is real. He is not just dead words in a book. He is ALIVE and He is HERE. You can speak to Him." "Since my revelation with Jesus, the love that flows over me is almost uncontainable some days. I am hopefully optimistic and expectant of the things that await my life, and what the Lord will do to me, and with me, and through me." Thank you, Erin, for all you have done for the scoliosis community, and for helping me to find a way to cope with scoliosis. You give me hope and you have equipped me in ways that I can live my life more fully and independently! I am so grateful! God is using you in BIG ways! Erin's studio is located in Nashville, TN. She is trained in Pilates at the Kane School of Core Integration. She is a Balanced Body Master Instructor and is Level 2 Certified in the GYROTONIC® Method. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Managerial Entrepreneurship from Pace University in NYC (Cum Laude), along with Certifications by the American Council on Exercise and the Pilates Method Alliance. For info on her studio, books (new book is coming soon!) and resources, please visit www.SpiralSpine.com.

Dr. JP Moreland is a brilliant thinker with a big heart for empowering others to see more of God's love and power in their lives. In this episode he shares two profound credible miracles and a completely documented near death experience from his new book, "A Simple Guide to Experiencing Miracles: Instruction and Inspiration for Living Supernaturally in Christ." Also in this episode:

• Definition of a miracle.
• What are a few of the reasons people aren't healed with prayer?
• Why do we not see similar numbers of miracles in the Western world as compared to those being reported by missionaries overseas and in underground churches?
• What are some of the Biblical arguments for and against near death experiences?
• How can you determine when something is truly a miracle vs. coincidence?
• What are some of the ways we can increase our faith and see more miracles?

Dr JP Moreland is one of the leading evangelical thinkers of our day. He is a distinguished professor of philosophy at Talbot School of Theology and director of Eidos Christian Center. He has degrees in theology, chemistry and a PhD in Philosophy. He has written and co-authored an extensive list of books and publications, and has planted two churches, planted two Campus Crusade works, and has spoken on over 200 college campuses and in hundreds of churches. I am truly honored to have him as a guest on my podcast! Thank you, JP! "For the kingdom of God is not a matter of talk but of power." 1 Corinthians 4:20 http://www.jpmoreland.com/ To buy JP Moreland's book: https://www.amazon.com/Simple-Guide-Experience-Miracles-Supernaturally/dp/0310124190/ref=asc_df_0310124190/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=525354630215&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=10643819018667621692&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9053099&hvtargid=pla-1363780691259&psc=1 Padina's story (second miracle shared by JP): https://youtu.be/rVCj26fdJpQ

Heidi was 16 when she died and met Jesus. She grew up in a Jewish home and was told that Jesus was not real, that he was a hoax, yet when she saw him, she knew immediately who He was, and that He had been the one that she had been talking with for so many years in her childhood. This phenomenal experience impacted her profoundly and changed the trajectory of her life. Her physical healing after her horse riding accident is also miraculous! Heidi's new and all consuming love for Jesus led her to Israel, where she lived for over one year. She learned Hebrew and relished walking where Jesus walked during his time on Earth. "Since I met Jesus I know that God has a plan. The plan is unfolding and we are all part of his plan. If I can meet Jesus, coming from my background, anyone can. He's there for every single one of us, no matter what we are going through, and I know that without a doubt." - Heidi Barr 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. Jeremiah 29:11 Thank you, Heidi, for sharing this powerful testimony with us!

Wayne suffered from a heart attack just 7 days after he accepted Jesus as his Savior. He experienced a profound time with Jesus during this near death experience where Biblical things were clearly highlighted. When Wayne did get to the hospital after his incident, a heart attack was confirmed, but miraculously there was no residual damage to his heart muscle! Wayne is a lawyer from Texas who is currently working in Australia. He also has a history of working in military defense as a contractor and has a very logical and detailed personality. His near death experience has left him with a voracious hunger for reading scripture and he loves to share that Jesus is real and that his love for each one of us is more than we can fathom. "I am the way, the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me." John 14:6 NIV To check out more videos from Wayne: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUpUIkURoJ4jzMUDfq1EgJw For more testimonies: http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ To reach Julie: [email protected]

Sara Jo Burns has ministered in the area of deliverance with her husband Percy for nearly 50 years! I loved hearing her testimony of being called to this unique ministry. In this episode she shares the early days when she met Percy, some of the struggles they faced as the transitioned into deliverance ministry, her first dramatic demonic manifestation, being prompted to minister over her baby boy, revelations that God gave her through that experience, and some critical keys in scripture to empower believers to fight demonic oppression. She concludes with a beautiful prayer for mothers and women in ministry. To learn more about Percy and Sara Jo Burns and their ministry, check out their website www.gloriousfreedom.org

Three years of testimonies is something to celebrate! Very excited to share some amazing movie, show, album, and book news with you from my guests. In this episode I also share 3 upcoming clips (a demonic manifestation testimony and two beautiful Jesus experiences). There is a clip near the end of the episode that I share in honor of a guest who has passed away. This year I was excited to share some powerful near death and supernatural testimonies, and I hope they blessed you! I want to be clear that my prayer for each of you is that you have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ and know God's word. I am deeply grateful for each guest who has bravely and vulnerably shared their testimony (none of this would be happening without you!). May God be glorified through our efforts. For a full list of links related to this podcast, check for updates to my website http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/ and my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/everydaymiraclespodcast. Thanks!

A couple is led by God to give an anonymous, extravagant blessing to a total stranger. Grab a kleenex because this one will touch your soul and restore your faith in humanity. In this episode Debbie shares how God moved to bring her the love of her life, several prophetic words from multiple people, words directly from God, and promises kept and fulfilled. A divinely orchestrated encounter with strangers would prove to be an experience cherished forever by many. Debbie closes the episode with an inspiring message and a beautiful prayer and blessing. "Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us, to him be glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, for ever and ever! - Ephesians 3:20-21 NIV Would you like to get involved with Debbie's ministry, or help set a woman free from the grips of human trafficking? Check out Debbie's website: https://compassiontoact.org/

Alex was days away from his first day of college (2020) when tragedy struck. A jet ski accident left him with a severe traumatic brain injury, 3 broken ribs, a broken jaw, a broken clavicle, fixed and dilated pupils, and a punctured lung. Given his Glascow Coma Score of 3 (lowest possible score nearly always indicating no chance of survival), and the loss of most of his blood volume, his father was greeted in the ER with the news no parent wants to hear, "We need to prepare you." Despite the worst possible prognosis, Alex has overcome impossible odds. Miraculously, he is alive, he has a new relationship with the Holy Spirit, he is working, he is running, and has plans and big dreams for college in 2022!

In this episode Alex shares:

• How the accident affected his body and memory.
• The people God sent into his life that had a huge impact on his healing.
• The beautiful new relationship he has with the Holy Spirit, who clearly guides him.
• Being featured on the local news several times and meeting the people that intervened on that crazy day (watch link below to see a few of the key people that are part of this miracle).
• How contracting the big bad virus was actually a blessing for him (crazy!). His doctor was amazed.
• How prayer and worship music was so powerful in his journey (see playlists below).
• How life is different now, a new career path and new dream.
• His gratitude to God, to his care providers at Atrium and at the Shepherd Center (Atlanta), and especially his parents, for doing everything in their power to help.

Some of the therapies Alex has utilized in addition to PT/OT for his healing include hyperbaric oxygen treatments, neurofeedback treatments, speech therapy, vision therapy, vestibular therapy. Thank you Alex, for allowing me to share your beautiful testimony! Prayers for continued healing and for all that God has for you in your next steps! News story of Alex meeting the healthcare providers at Atrium one year later: https://www.wbtv.com/2021/08/20/what-miracle-jet-ski-crash-survivor-reunites-with-doctors-who-saved-him/ Video of Alex's story by Atrium Health: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6pCXZeDaPI Alex's playlist: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/single-vision/pl.u-leyl1BLfYRoLxy You can reach out to or follow Alex on instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/alexakking/

As we honor all of those who have served in the military this Veteran's Day I thought it was the perfect time to share a beautiful piece of my father's testimony. Kendal Stewart was born in a small mountain town in Kentucky and enjoyed a modest, yet joy filled and innocent childhood. He was the 8th of 9 children, and developed a strong work ethic early in his life. His mother and father taught him strong Christian values and how to appreciate the beauty in simple things. Upon graduation from high school he planned to enlist in the Army, but God directed his military service differently than he expected. He reflects upon the fervent prayers of his mother and is grateful to see God's hand in pivotal steps of the journey. In this episode Kendal shares:

• How God led him to serve in the US Air Force.
• How his education prior to enlisting set him up for his life's work.
• His role in the Air Force not being what he had hoped, but exactly what would suit God's plan.
• His multiple roles serving in Dover, Delaware (AC & Heat, Funeral duties, Disaster Control team), being offered a promotion to fly over Cuba on a special mission.
• His experience of being filled with the Holy Spirit for the first time and the impact it had on his life.
• That our best testimony is in how we live and in loving others authentically.
• What he would say to his 18 year old self if he had the chance.

John 15:13 NIV Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.

Mike Olsen died on the operating room table when he bled out during his double lung transplant. He found himself in heaven where he met Jesus and his organ donor, where he was able to let the donor know his deep gratitude, and get a message from Jesus about the new lungs. Yes, Mike's testimony is remarkable, but what I love most about his message are his insights from heaven. He experienced overwhelming peace in heaven, and he sees life differently in the light of eternity. "I realized I couldn't remember my past. I couldn't remember any sin. it was like it had been erased from a black board. I felt so encouraged and blessed. I just felt, WOW... it was all Jesus! Everything we accomplish in life...it is all Him. All of the striving, all of the worrying! I had an epiphany in heaven. Oh my goodness, I wasted SO much time worrying about finances, family, my spouse, how I appear to others, if I was doing enough, if I was pleasing God. It was like a weight had been lifted, and I realized that in Heaven none of that matters! Even the suffering, although I didn't like it, even though it was hard waiting for the transplant, even that doesn't matter in the light of eternity. The things that we go through might seem like they are long and gruesome, and horrible down here, But in the light of eternity, it's all woven into who we will be." - Mike Olsen Mike and his wife Patti live in Louisville, KY. He is a retired Pastor of Iona Community Church. In 2014 he was diagnosed with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF), a disease of progressive scarring of the lungs with no cure. The doctors told him he had 2 years to live and advised him to go home and make arrangements. Transplant would be his only option, but not a guarantee. Mike decided he wanted to make every breath count. He was passionate about bringing awareness to IPF and in helping others. He received his new lungs on January 7, 2019.

In this episode Mike shares:

• God's word to him at the time of the devastating diagnosis that gave him supernatural peace.
• The power of the prayers he was receiving.
• Ruben's 3am call and the impact of listening to someone in need.
• God's orchestration of meetings with politicians, celebrities, and the President to promote awareness and make an impact.
• God's beautiful message in a vision during his wait for transplant.
• The experience of being bathed in the light of heaven, seeing swirls of colorful lights (rainbow) and angels singing, meeting Jesus and the donor.
• Seeing an angel at his bedside during recovery.
• His book in progress about his experience and many other pieces of his journey, titled, "Bathed in Heaven's Light."
• Joshua Mills' testimony where he was taken in the Spirit to China and evidence that followed.
• Experience in his church with God's glory manifesting as gold on a child.

"Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him." - Psalm 115:3 NIV

"Then I saw another mighty angel coming down from heaven. He was robed in a cloud, with a rainbow above his head; his face was like the sun, and his legs were like fiery pillars. and he gave a loud shout like the roar of a lion." - Revelation 10:1 NIV

News story about Mike:

https://www.wdrb.com/archive/video/wdrb-special-assignment-im-dying-will-you-help-louisville-pastor-brings-awareness-to-little-known/video_6b90b5b8-5f82-5392-859c-8f5c498d2251.html

How to sign up to be a hero (organ donor):

https://www.organdonor.gov/sign-up

If you feel led to donate to Mike's GoFundMe Account:

https://www.gofundme.com/f/mike-olsen-project?qid=5ac7bd2c388ff2ff608aa784c8b1e238