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Stress nearly took her life, but what followed changed how she understands purpose, love, and what truly matters. In this episode, you’ll hear the story of a near-death experience that reshaped how one woman sees people, suffering, and love.

After years of carrying stress that eventually affected her health, an encounter with Jesus marked a turning point... not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. What she returned with was a deeper compassion for others, a clarity about calling, and a new way of living that  centers on love and finding the good.

On the Peaceful Presence Podcast, host Olivia Figuered, sits down with Bridget Cook Burch to talk about:

➡️How stress impacted her body and inner life
➡️What she experienced during her near-death encounter
➡️Meeting Jesus and being surrounded by unconditional love
➡️Why she now sees the good and potential light in every person
➡️How moments that seem like they could break us often point us toward our divine assignment
➡️What it looks like to live with greater compassion and alignment after such an experience

This episode invites listeners to slow down, reflect, and consider whether the pressures they’re carrying may be pointing them toward something deeper.

LEARN MORE ABOUT BRIDGET COOK BURCH AND YOUR INSPIRED STORY
Bridget is a bestselling author, speaker, and founder of Your Inspired Story, where she helps people uncover meaning through storytelling. To learn more about Bridget, explore her writing work, or find information about her upcoming writers retreats, visit:

Website: https://www.yourinspiredstory.com
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The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

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What if your childhood “trouble” was actually a clue to your calling? Bill Dickerson shares how God-given design shows up early...and how understanding your gifts can unlock purpose, courage, and lasting joy. Learn the three layers of gifts and how they shape relationships, leadership, and work. Bill also unpacks faith-filled obedience, focus in a noisy world, courage that catches up as you move, and a powerful healing testimony marked by humility. This episode will help you find language for your wiring and step forward with clarity and courage.

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Why "Fear, Go Away" prayers don't work—and what actually brings freedom.

In this special replay from Shape by Faith, Heather O'Brien joins host Theresa Rowe for an honest conversation about fear, anxiety, and Christian deliverance.

Many believers love Jesus, pray faithfully, and still struggle with anxiety. This episode explains why generalized prayers often fall short—and how naming fear, hearing God's voice, and applying Scripture correctly leads to real healing.

This episode is for you if:

• You've prayed against fear but still feel anxious

• You love God but feel stuck emotionally or spiritually

• You want Christian deliverance that leads to lasting freedom

• You're learning how to hear God's voice more clearly

You'll gain insight on:

• Why fear must be named to be removed

• The difference between godly conviction and the enemy's lies

• How anxiety is often rooted in fear of punishment, abandonment, or rejection

• How to use the Word of God as both comfort and authority

Originally aired on Shape by Faith with Theresa Rowe
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Scripture referenced:
1 John 4:18 • Ephesians 3:18–19 • Philippians 4:6–8

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In Part 2 of Chelsea Fain’s story, she shares how God met her after divorce, loss, church hurt, and a life-threatening medical crisis, and how He began revealing where He had been in every painful season she walked through.

This episode is for anyone who has trusted God and still found themselves walking through loss, trauma, divorce, or unanswered questions. Through healing, reflection, and Scripture, Chelsea shares how God uses our difficult seasons not to punish, but to transform us.

If you have ever wondered whether God was truly with you in your hardest moments, this conversation may help you see your story differently.

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I do not believe in cover-up culture. When abuse is reported, it should be taken seriously and handled through appropriate reporting and legal processes.

At the same time, the path forward for the Church after allegations surface is not always simple or universally agreed upon. What some interpret as “cover-up culture,” others may view as discretion exercised to protect those involved while proper processes unfold. This statement is not intended to defend, accuse, or make a case in either direction.

My intent in this episode is simply to share my personal experience with Shawn Bolz and his team, to clarify where I stand in light of the serious allegations that have surfaced, and to explain the steps I am taking as I seek to live with integrity, wisdom, and care.

These matters are weighty and deserve appropriate process, truth, and discernment.

I was told by Shawn's team that he will be releasing his own statement soon.

Below is Patricia King's statement since she was accused of cover-up culture in the video.

PATRICIA KING STATEMENT:

https://www.patriciakingministries.com/statementfrompatriciaking/

What do you do when a situation in your home isn’t healthy — even though your intentions were good?

In this episode of High Performance Parenting, Greg and Jacquie Francis share the full story behind one of the hardest decisions their family has ever made: rehoming their dog, Indigo.

After years of training, prayer, conversations, and emotional wrestling, they realized the environment in their home was no longer peaceful or safe — for their kids or their dogs.

This episode walks parents through:

• Why love sometimes requires hard leadership
• How to evaluate environment, safety, and peace in your home
• Why difficult decisions don’t mean failure
• How prayer and patience lead to clarity
• How God redeemed this painful decision into a beautiful outcome
• Why your family’s health must come before outside opinions

This conversation will encourage any parent facing a hard, emotional, or controversial decision — reminding you that God honors wisdom, courage, and obedience.

Learn more at https://www.teamredwoods.com/podcast

00:00 – Welcome & setting the context01:30 – Why this decision was so hard03:30 – Years of training, effort & prayer05:45 – When the home environment isn’t healthy08:00 – Safety, peace & leadership10:15 – Talking through the decision as a family12:30 – Finding the right home14:45 – God’s redemption in the process17:00 – How Abby processed the decision19:15 – Choosing the bigger picture21:30 – Final encouragement for parents

Recorded live in London, this powerful episode of She Roars is an intimate, faith-filled conversation about identity, confidence, and creative calling with special guest Melon Hagos.

In a world that constantly pressures women to shrink, strive, and silence themselves, this conversation invites you to remember who you truly are. Together, we unpack what it means to awaken your royal identity in Christ, release fear, and step into the confidence and creativity God placed inside you long before the world tried to define you.

Melon shares her personal journey of overcoming shyness, self-doubt, and fear of being seen and how grounding her identity in God transformed not only her confidence, but her courage to create, speak, and lead. We explore why creativity is not optional, but a divine expression of being made in the image of a Creator, and how faith and community become the foundation for walking boldly in your calling.

This episode is for the woman who knows she was made for more, yet feels the tension between who she is becoming and who she has been. It’s a reminder that you were never meant to play small, you were called to rise, create, and reign.

✨ In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why understanding your identity in Christ changes everything

• How to overcome fear, self-doubt, and shrinking back

• The connection between creativity, confidence, and calling

• How faith rewires your mindset and unlocks bold obedience

• Why community is essential for women walking in purpose

If you’ve been sensing a deeper call, one you can no longer ignore, this conversation will awaken what’s already inside you.

You are not ordinary. You are royal.

Connect with Melon Hagos: https://www.instagram.com/melonmekonen/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@melonmekonen

I'd love to hear from you! Got a thought, takeaway, or just want to say hi? Send me a quick note—this space is full of grace. Let’s keep growing together! —Lenee’ , Host of The Redeemed Perfectionist

Read Amy's full story in her new book, Ring of Fire.  Get your copy here!

Learn more about Amy at www.amydial.com.  

Part one ended with a gut-punch: Amy—crushed under secret sin, shame, and the religious lie “You’re too far gone”—sat in a car headed to an abortion clinic, convinced God was finished with her.

But part two is where everything turns.

In this episode of The Redeemed Perfectionist, you’ll hear what happens when the enemy tries to finish the story with fear, condemnation, and even suicide—and what happens when Jesus interrupts with a single sentence that changes everything: “Remember who you are.”

Amy shares what it felt like inside that clinic, the dehumanizing pressure, the spiritual warfare she didn’t yet have language for, and the moment God’s presence broke through when she couldn’t even pray. You’ll also hear how the Lord began rebuilding her life—step by step—from religion to relationship, from “worthless” to priceless, and from hiding in shame to living with reverence, identity, and real intimacy with God.

If you’ve ever believed:

• “I should know better by now.”
• “One more mistake and God will punish me.”
• “I’ve gone too far.”
• “I don’t deserve to be here.”

…this episode is for you.

Take a breath. Unclench your jaw. Don’t run. Redemption isn’t coming someday—it's coming now.

Listen in for: grace vs. condemnation, Christian perfectionism, religious fear, shame, abortion pressure, spiritual warfare, suicide lies, identity in Christ, and what it looks like to obey God from love—not fear.

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What happens when faith is pressed from every side? In this episode of Frontal Lobe Podcast, we (Macc & Monk) tackle the urgent reality of Christian persecution around the world. From the work of Open Doors International to stories of believers risking everything for Jesus, we dig deep into why Christianity remains resilient, even in the face of relentless opposition.

Discover why Christianity is the world’s most targeted faith, where the church is growing fastest (often underground), and how God’s people are thriving in adversity. We share biblical encouragement, personal stories, and practical ways to support and pray for those suffering for their faith.  

You’ll learn:

Alarming stats and real-life stories from the persecuted church

Why opposition can be a catalyst for spiritual growth

The biblical call to respond with love, forgiveness, and boldness

How to adopt an eternal perspective when facing trials  

Many scriptures are shared in the episode, but here are a couple which I believe capture the heart of our discussion and the hope we have in Christ.  

2 Timothy 3:12 “In fact, everyone who wants to live a godly life in Christ Jesus will be persecuted.”  

Matthew 5:10 “Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”  

Christianity is the most persecuted religion on the planet, but the average person doesn't know just how bad it is. ✝️

Share this episode with someone who needs hope and perspective in hard times.

Let’s stand with our brothers and sisters worldwide, praying, supporting, and living with unshakeable hope.  

Chapters:

Intro / Trailer

Persecution Today Reality & StatsEternal MindsetGrowth Amidst TrialsGlobal ImpactForgiveness & LoveRejoicing in TrialsTaking Back Enemy TerritoryEngaging with You

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What happens when you stop waiting to feel ready and choose to obey God anyway? This episode speaks to believers who love Jesus but hesitate when obedience feels uncomfortable, awkward, or costly. In this conversation with Erica Meads, you’ll hear what faith looks like when it’s lived out loud—praying for people, stepping toward those in need, and trusting God to move when you move first. Erica shares moments where broken fingers were healed through prayer, where people encountered Jesus and became believers, and where simple obedience became God expanding His Kingdom right here on earth.

This isn’t a story about having all the answers. It’s about trusting God enough to act and watching His goodness show up through everyday faithfulness. If you’ve been wondering what obedience really looks like in real life, this episode will give you clarity, courage, and a next step. Share it with someone who’s been praying for the courage to obey.

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