February 26, 2026

From Tragedy to Global Impact | Micah McElveen

58 minutes

“Life is like vapor.” Micah McElveen learned that the hard way at age 15, when a freak swimming accident left him clinically dead for five minutes—and potentially a paraplegic for life. As he fought to regain the use of his body, though, Micah also found a new sense of gratitude and focus that eventually led him to found Vapor Ministries, an organization offering food, health, and hope to thousands in some of the most impoverished places on earth. In this week’s episode, Micah talks to Nate Dewberry about that journey and the direct instructions from God that inspired it and sustain it today.

Segments/chapters

0:00 Intro/Opening questions

2:55 The near-death experience that catalyzed Micah’s spiritual life

10:03 Navigating a long recovery, and learning a new sense of gratitude

18:30 The people who encouraged and advised Micah along the way

23:52 What drew Micah to ministry and a life of caring for the poor

30:10 Micah expands his ministry to another continent

35:25 Micah’s partner in work, ministry, and life

40:28 Advice for men seeking to refocus their lives on serving those in need

47:11 Lessons and practices that help keep Micah focused and grateful

51:57 How you can participate in Vapor Ministries’ work/Closing thoughts

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