Everyday Miracles

Pastor Matt Brown has witnessed miracles of many types personally and in his congregation. In his new book, Matt takes a deep dive into the subject and invites the reader to discover Jesus as not only Savior, but as a Healer. In this episode Matt shares:

• What led him to write a book on miracles
• His own personal miracle healing
• The "soul cry" and how God is moving through these times
• A powerful resurrection miracle of a young boy in Communist Vietnam
• How to pray for a miracle (in the name of Jesus)
• Jesus wants to do a miracle through you!
• Healing of the soul, emotions and spirit
• When you are in the waiting for the miracle (keep praying!)
• Prayers don't expire! They outlive us!
• The power of his mother's prayer when he lost his faith
• The complex nature of healing and looking at how Jesus modeled this
• A Blessing over those listening that are experiencing hardship

John 14:12-14 "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." -Jesus "God is doing miracles. He is changing lives. I don't know what God will do in your life, but we don't believe in what He will do, we believe in what He can do, and that's where our faith has to lie. Miracles draw attention. I believe the more we pray, the more miracles we see. There's a direct correlation. It's so important for us to pray out loud in Jesus' name. There's no other name under heaven by which man can be saved." -Pastor Matt Brown, Sandals Church Matthew Stephen Brown is the founding and Senior Pastor at Sandals Church in Riverside, CA. From a small 8-person church plant in 1997, Sandals Church now has 14 physical campuses throughout California, a growing online campus with more than 50 countries tuning in, and a digital presence reaching 110,000 people weekly. Matt's new book Everyday a Miracle: https://a.co/d/dCHmEbx Matt's website for the new book: https://everydayamiraclebook.com/ Senior Pastor Matt Brown's Sandals Church in Riverside, CA: https://watch.sandalschurch.com/watch?gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAloavBhBOEiwAbtAJOygSlJld1d3QoCVlu5vgurabiRbMchr_EkKo4EHA6RVPkrInfFQrKhoCy7EQAvD_BwE

Sheila's tragic near-death accident (9/2011) turns triumphant and even joy-filled as the God of grace appears on the scene and miracles abound! In this episode Sheila shares:

• Details of the accident scene as she is hit while riding her motorcycle
• Jesus appearing to her at the crash site
• A shift of the atmosphere with the presence of Jesus and Holy Spirit
• The message Jesus gave her and the miracle that followed
• The medic who heeded, "the voice" that directed him in a way that would save Sheila's life
• The wonderful surgeon who worked so diligently to try to save her amputated leg
• The hardships and the blessings along the road of recovery
• Her lowest point and how she rebounded
• A message of hope for anyone who is facing tragedy
• A beautiful prayer and blessing over listeners

Sheila Preston Fitzgerald is alive today only by the Grace of God. A near-death motorcycle accident that should have taken her life, instead, filled this Godly woman with a passion larger than life itself. Sheila's love of people, love of life, and most importantly her love for Jesus, radiates in all she does. Her miraculous testimony of redemptive healing, from the inside out, will have you laughing and crying with joy. In spite of multiple horrific losses and countless "one step forward - two steps back" do-overs, Sheila has learned to, literally, walk out her incredible journey of faith and recovery. Sheila Preston Fitzgerald's website: www.OneFootInHeavenOnline.com Audible, Print, Ebook of "One Foot in Heaven": Finding Hope in the Hopeless available: https://www.amazon.com/dp/173332710X/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_glt_fabc_4AYR41EWZNGCR92Y8Z2H Sheila's gift to you: The first 2 chapters of "One Foot In Heaven" FREE at www.OneFootInHeavenOnline.com

Rick Bell's life began with his mother giving him up at birth and refusing to ever meet him, causing life-long feelings of rejection that he medicated by overachieving in everything he did. A powerful supernatural encounter with Jesus forever changes his life and calling.

Highlights Rick shares in this episode:

• A dramatic encounter with Jesus while he is on the job
• How his life changed from atheist to being filled with the Holy Spirit
• Revelation of the spirit of rejection at work in his life from birth and the effect
• Learning to fight in the spirit realm and being called to the ministry of deliverance
• A word and warning from God (2015) about a time that is coming where warfare will be like nothing we have yet seen
• How we often open the doors for demonic spirits to get access and a brief word on how we can stop this to find healing and freedom

"Rockin" Rick Bell has been a public speaker, author, and performer for over three decades. He earned his nickname, 'Rock,' as a professional Kickboxer and decorated Police Officer in his twenties. That nickname became 'Rockin' Rick' when his natural talent for music led him to a long career as an award-winning vocalist, guitarist, and entertainer. Rick's book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/ecG5a9I Rick's website: https://rickbellwriting.com/ Rick's spiritual warfare podcast: https://heavenlywarriors.com/

Trigger Warning: loss, suicidal ideation Jennifer is a wife, mother of four, and an educator who is passionate about helping struggling students. One evening on a routine run to pick up her child, she collides with a motorcyclist. Despite her desperate prayers and efforts made, he passes away. Everything begins to unravel and life as she knew it was falling apart, her identity, faith and mental health. She battles the voices of guilt and whispers of shame and countless questions without hope of answers on this side of heaven. In this episode Jennifer shares:

• A bit of her faith walk
• The night of the accident and praying for a miracle
• The unimaginable loss, shock and facing the possibility of prison
• Her rock solid faith being shaken for the first time
• How God moved through people and circumstances
• A vision in a church service God gave her of David in heaven and a word from God
• Fully surrendering her fate and trusting it to God before her court decision
• Learning about "cities of refuge" found in the Bible
• Being called to share her testimony for the first time and its effect
• Being led to serve in a ministry to help others who are seeking hope after causing accidental death or injury

"I will tell you, in those darkest, scariest places, have hope for the day because God has a plan. The work done on the cross was meant for you too. That there is nothing, absolutely nothing, that can separate you from the love of God that he is in complete control. He will give you perfect peace and if you trust him, he will make those things work out for good." -Jen Eikenhorst In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us through wordless groans. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God's people in accordance with the will of God. And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:26-28 NIV Jennifer's ministry, podcast, resources, and contact info on the Accidental Hope website: https://accidentalhope.com/ Jennifer's book Left Turn, Life Unimagined: https://a.co/d/i14VIaj Support Group and safe place for anyone who has caused accidental death or injury: https://hyacinthfellowship.org/ Jennifer's episode on Red Table Talk: https://www.facebook.com/redtabletalk/videos/481244670021721/ New Yorker Article referenced in this episode: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/09/18/the-sorrow-and-the-shame-of-the-accidental-killer I found this on cities of refuge in the Bible: https://www.christianity.com/wiki/bible/what-were-the-cities-of-refuge-in-the-bible.html

Steve Austin was a churchgoing attorney who did not believe in supernatural healing miracles. His life was transformed when, out of curiosity, he participated in a mission trip to India and witnessed undeniable, verifiable supernatural healing miracles. His faith was ignited! Ultimately this would be the catalyst to lead him into full time ministry. Steve has ministered to thousands of patients and their families for 25 years in the largest medical center in the world - Houston's Texas Medical Center. He is the Founder of Living Hope Chaplaincy and is a pastor at Lakewood Church. He has taken his years of experience and revelation and written a beautiful book, God Heals, which explains eight powerful keys to defeat sickness and receive divine healing. In this episode Steve shares:

• His amazing testimony of the mission trip that changed everything
• Experiencing the glory of God and being baptized in the Holy Spirit
• His revelation of who God is as a healer and the importance of knowing what the Bible says and how it equips us to fight our health battles
• Importance of the faith cocoon and an atmosphere of faith when facing a crisis and applicable Biblical context
• Common blocks to healing including erroneous beliefs about God, speaking negatively, ineffective prayers
• Healing of the soul and God being a holistic healer
• Specific soul wounds (unforgiveness, disappointment, bitterness) and how they can open us up to illness
• Spiritual warfare

"I just want you to know, God loves you. God has you in the palm of his hand. You may be fighting a battle right now, but don't believe those never lies. Don't believe the never lies that I'm never going to get well. I'm never going to overcome this. Just keep persevering, keep trusting God, keep doing everything that you know to keep your head up. Keep your head up looking at God and trusting in Him and exercising your faith and feeding your faith every day. And you are going to get your breakthrough miracle in Jesus name. God doesn't want to withhold it from you. He wants to give it to you, but sometimes he's doing a work in us before he does a work for us. And that's why God didn't do everything instantly because sometimes he's trying to grow our spiritual muscles and, and develop us and grow us up." - Steve Austin I am the Lord who heals you. -Exodus 15:26 "These signs will follow those who believe: In my name...they will lay hands on the sick and they will recover." -Mark 16:17-18 (Words of Jesus) Steve's website: https://www.pastorsteveaustin.com/ Where to find more on the Living Hope Chaplaincy: https://livinghopechaplaincy.com/home Steve's email: [email protected] Steve's wonderful book with declarations, prayers, and so much more: https://a.co/d/5JLaFI5

When James Harrison left the comforts of his home to join relief efforts in East Africa, his eyes were opened. James' heart was moved by the dedication of local pastors to take the Good News of the Gospel to their own people — sometimes traveling days on foot to reach those in need.

Though James left us too soon, his legacy lives on through Open Eyes' Mobile Messengers™, who accelerate the message of Jesus Christ to the underserved peoples of the world. Over the last decade, Open Eyes has connected donors to the world's most difficult places, where Open Eyes Mobile Messengers™ are delivering the Gospel to unreached and underserved people every day. (Open Eyes website)

Denny Matthews, the President of Open Eyes ministry, shares:

• His personal experience growing up as a missionary kid in India
• An undeniable healing miracle that he witnessed in his family
• The testimony of James Harrison and how his compassion has been turned into action through Open Eyes Ministry
• The impact of the ministry around the world (baptisms, churches in network, mobile messengers)
• How this work has personally been full circle in his life

Thank you Denny, for taking time to share with us how God is moving through the legacy of James Harrison and so many like yourself that have partnered to further the Gospel of Jesus Christ! I am expectant for what God is doing through the hearts of this group! For more information about Open Eyes Ministry: https://openeyes.net/ To see the 9 minute video the James Harrison Story (so powerful): https://youtu.be/cjJNpTktqgA?si=qsNMLYz7lXOcy_fI To see more videos from Open Eyes Ministry on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCn0C4TM72FDDItnM3pok1-A/videos To learn more about the Matthews' family's journey in ministry, check out a book that Denny's brother wrote: "My Father's Business —making the most out of His MUST" is an account of Bennie Matthew's earthly father's journey - the personal tests, tragedies, and triumphs he endured when his father was called to pioneer mission field where less than one percent are Christian. https://a.co/d/eQP4PHf Jan Harrison (James' mother) wrote a powerful book about life after the storm of loss: https://a.co/d/9xN04VM To follow Open Eyes Ministry on social media: https://www.facebook.com/openeyesorg https://www.instagram.com/openeyesministry/ A special thank you to Daniel Zapata for the beautiful images used in this testimony! Thank you for capturing these moments!

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.