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:

insta: https://www.instagram.com/bridgetscradles 

facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bridgetscradles https://www.youtube.com/bridgetscradles

Spark Media (Christian podcast group): https://www.sparkmedia.ventures/

 

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/

Facebook: http://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/everydaymiraclespodcast

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

Chris Randall shares how God led him to work a full-time job without ever getting a paycheck as a way for him to share the love of God with people. Chris and his family walked in faith and saw God provide and orchestrate in miraculous ways! In this episode Chris shares:

• How God called him to this unique ministry and how it was confirmed through his wife
• Undeniable confirmation from God within 3 days through provision of exactly what Chris would need for his first job
• How this ministry would place him divinely in places where he could minister to someone in need
• How a simple act of kindness in changing a flat for a stranger saved the lives of 5 people
• Lessons he has learned about God along the way and how this has grown his faith
• Being called to start ministering on social media and seeing his video views skyrocket
• Encouragement for anyone who is being called to step out in obedience to have faith!

"Hebrews 11:6 says that without faith it is impossible to please God. For those who come to him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who diligently seek Him. You cannot please God without faith. God wants you to know, if you just believe in me and live based on that belief, I'm gonna do stuff in your life that you can't even imagine." - Chris Randall, Crazy God Story Chris's website (and to follow on all social media links): https://www.crazygodstory.com/ Chris's book on Amazon (kindle version is FREE): https://a.co/d/g7pkmYB

Imagine hearing, "There is nothing we can do for you. You've got stage 4 cancer that has progressed to 90% of your bones. You may have 1-3 months to live. Just go home and be at peace with your family." Chuck Keel had always been a fighter. At a low point in the hospital, Jesus appears to Chuck and touches him on the shoulder. The message from Jesus and the journey that followed can only be described as miraculous! Today (over 8 years later) Chuck is thriving. His relationship with Jesus is solid and he is being obedient in his new calling of counseling others who are getting similar news from their doctors in his foundation called, "Get up and Live."    Thank you, Chuck, for sharing your amazing testimony with us and for serving others around the world with your whole heart! You radiate the light of Jesus and are undoubtedly an inspiration to every person you meet!   "When you believe in Jesus, when you believe that Jesus came here, suffered, died, and was buried, rose from the dead and took away all of our sins, everything changes. Despite all of the crazy decisions and stuff that I did in my life, Jesus is here for me now. You can go to him no matter what. There's a song, 'I run to the father again and again, we're broken, we're human, but He's there waiting for you.' My faith was what allowed me to say, you know what, I'm the guy riding around in my truck with my white knuckles trying to control everything, my kids, my job, my relationships, and guess what? Now that Jesus is a big, huge part of my life and my best friend, I can't change these things. But guess what? How about if I give them all to Him? I give them all to You, Jesus. Change the things you can and give the rest to God. It is so true. I lost my wife to cancer. I have kids, I have bills, I have every human thing just like you guys do. But the joy that I have in my heart now from walking with Jesus is absolutely incredible. I pray that you can open your heart to Him and experience this too." - Chuck Keels   Chuck's website filled with resources for those fighting cancer, books, contact info: https://www.getupandlive.org/   Chuck's testimony on 700 Club (Miracle Man Sees Jesus): https://youtu.be/1Gg58qoBWoM

Aurora was 35, married with 4 young kids under the age of 7 when the doctors diagnosed her vision issue as optic neuritis related to Multiple Sclerosis (MS). They said her sight would never return, and based on the location of 10 lesions on her brain, the incurable, progressive disease would confine her to a wheelchair within five years. Aurora was devastated but soon found herself on a journey with God and forever changed.        In this episode Aurora shares:

• The first signs and the shock of seeing 10 lesions on her MRI 
• Getting the news from top local physicians
• The turning point from fear and hopelessness to faith in Go
• God leading her on a journey to healing through promptings and people
• An impactful moment from her past would lead her to set the goal of one triathlon (while she still had function)
• Seeing results from holistic and functional medicine providers that she didn't know were possible
• The joy of receiving the call that her MS lesions completely disappeared
• Finding a new love of a sport and completing over 51 triathlons(!)
• Her passion as a triathlete becomes a platform where she could minister to others

      "I have come that they might have life, and have it in abundance." -John 10:10     More about Aurora: Through God's guidance, Aurora dove into functional medicine and healing the root cause of where her symptoms were coming from. She has never been on medications for MS, she uses food as her medicine and lifestyle changes have saved her life from one with MS.  She healed her body from MS and is healthier now than she was before her diagnosis. After the first year of her lifestyle changes, her vision came back better than before, after being blind for over a month and she became physically active for the first time. She has been racing triathlons for 10 years, has been a sponsored triathlete and has raced over 51 triathlons including Half Ironman distances. Her story has been featured in Shape Magazine, Latina Magazine, Fox News, ABC LA and various TV Shows. She is a graduate of the Institute for Functional Medicine Coaching program, a coach, writer and speaker, and is passionate about sharing her story to give others inspiration and hope and teach them how the body can heal through diet and lifestyle changes. She is currently working in real estate with her husband in California.     Disclaimer: While I make every effort to broadcast accurate information (both medical and Biblical), I am still learning. Medicine (holistic and traditional) is a constantly changing science and art. I recommend prayer as well as consulting with multiple physicians when faced with a health crisis. This podcast was created to share one's faith journey, not to prescribe medical treatment.   To contact Aurora through her facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/auroracolello   A few other places to find Aurora's story: https://thecoastnews.com/multiple-sclerosis-survivor-triathlete-pushes-beyond-limits/ https://www.facebook.com/auroracolello/videos/802353319970488 https://www.naturalnews.com/046948_multiple_sclerosis_holistic_medicine_triathlete.html?fbclid=IwAR0AjauWK2PVCdMfl1Q4UnRe_y_ppD_l2C056dQ9Qjypv7cZAd_U0zNZ3pg

Max was 2 and 10 months of age when he was found lifeless at the bottom of a swimming pool. Miraculously he is resuscitated after a rough night in the intensive care unit and has no deficits! Soon after he returns home he shares with his parents that he wasn't afraid in the water, that Jesus was there holding him and comforting him. What he shared next about Jesus leaves everyone in complete awe.   In this episode, Max's mom Courtney shares: -Being led to pray protection over her boys the day prior to the incident -The accident with Max being found at the bottom of the pool and receiving the news at work -How her fellow nurses and colleagues were a huge support for her in crisis -How her son Brodie at the scene boldly got on his knees and prayed for his brother -Max explaining that Jesus was holding him and what he observed about Jesus that upset him -Being called to write a children's book that will include a collection of child miracle testimonies that all point to the power of prayer -Some of the grateful feedback she has received after sharing her story on 700 Club   "My friend spoke over me and she said, 'God is going to turn this wound into a weapon for His kingdom.'  We're standing on His promises. What was a wound of PTSD and hurt for Max and hospitalization and trauma is now going to be a weapon to further God's kingdom. People will know about the power of prayer and what God can do when we call on His name." -Courtney McKee   Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. -Romans 12:12   Max's testimony on the 700 Club: (SO good and only 6 minutes, please share) https://www2.cbn.com/article/miracle/boy-recalls-being-held-jesus-during-pool-drowning   To contact Courtney McKee on Facebook messenger: https://www.facebook.com/courtney.l.mckee   I found something interesting on where the nail marks were for the crucifixion: https://www.gotquestions.org/nails-hands-wrists.html