Grace welcomes her brother Michael to the pod for a really personal conversation about the complete transformation he has experienced in the last 6 months. Michael shares how he was experiencing intense shame and self-doubt, and in the midst of their dad’s terminal illness—a season where it would seem easier to question or completely turn away from God—he had a radical encounter with Jesus that changed everything. Instead of turning away, Michael found himself experiencing God’s presence like never before and is now walking in a new level of joy and peace that can only be described as miraculous.

Grace chats with her friend Laney Redmon Pickens as she shares her story of walking through the heartbreaking loss of her baby at 17 weeks pregnant. In the midst of unimaginable grief, Laney encountered God in powerful ways — through miraculous peace, timely prophetic words, and signs that reminded her she wasn’t alone. This conversation is a testimony of how the Lord miraculously meets us in our deepest valleys and carry us with a peace that truly surpasses understanding.

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Grace sits down with one of the wisest people she knows—her dad, Mike Mayernick—who is currently facing a terminal diagnosis of ALS, a disease that by the world’s standards offers no hope and no cure... but Mike’s story is anything but hopeless. Together, they reflect on Mike’s life, his diagnosis, and the raw journey of walking through something brutally hard while holding onto faith. Mike shares profound wisdom, lived experience, and he and Grace talk about what God is teaching them in the midst of suffering. Suffering is promised in life so whether you're in a season of hardship or walking alongside someone who is, this conversation is for you. 

Grace sits down with Lauren Johnson, owner of Choose Joy Nursing and mama to her baby in heaven, Lily Ann. Lauren shares the story of Lily Ann’s birth, diagnosis of CTLN1 & the 9 months they shared on earth before she went to be with Jesus—and the undeniably divine strength and peace she and her husband, Wilson, experienced in the midst of the deepest heartbreak.

In this powerful episode, Grace sits down with her pastor, Noah Herrin, to talk about faith that endures even in seasons of waiting. Noah shares an incredibly miraculous story from his own family, when his sister believed that God would provide for her to go to her dream college against all odds. They unpack what it looks like to have the right heart posture while waiting for a miracle, how to trust God’s timing, and how to process  disappointment and confusion when the miracle you prayed for doesn’t happen. This conversation is a much-needed reminder that God is always faithful—whether the miracle comes the way you expect or not.

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In this fun and heartfelt episode, you’ll get a glimpse into the Hacketts’ life and marriage as Grace sits down with her husband, Davey, to share their story—from how they met and (finally) started dating, to the ache and uncertainty of struggling to conceive, and the challenges of their first year of marriage, to where their family is now. Along the way, they reflect on the small but undeniable ways God showed up, weaving miracles into the most ordinary and unexpected moments.

On January 15, 2009, the world watched in awe as US Airways Flight 1549 crash-landed into the Hudson River—and all 155 people on board survived. In this episode, Grace sits down with Vallie Collins, one of the survivors and someone she's known her entire life. Vallie shares what happened from her seat on the plane, how the experience changed her, and what she learned about faith, fear, and purpose in the aftermath of the miracle on the Hudson.

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In this special episode, Grace sits down with her mom, Suzanne Mayernick, to share the incredible story behind the founding of Love One International—a nonprofit that provides lifesaving medical care for severely malnourished children in Uganda. You may have heard them talk about Love One on podcasts before, but never like this! They share untold stories of the doors that God opened that led Suzanne to start Love One, and how the miraculous transformation of Grace's sister, JosieLove, became the heartbeat of the mission. Suzanne also reflects on her own upbringing and how it prepared her—often in unexpected ways—for the calling God placed on her life as a mom to 8 and the founder of a nonprofit. 

In this powerful episode, Grace sits down with Bria Jean — a worship leader, songwriter, wife, and mom based in Nashville — to share the miraculous story that actually inspired this podcast.

Back in 2019, Grace heard Bria’s testimony about the incredible healing of her daughter, a moment so profound it sparked the vision for what this podcast would one day become. Today, Bria recounts that journey — the fear, the faith, and the unexplainable miracle that changed everything.

This is more than a story of healing. It’s a reminder that God still moves in power, that hope is never wasted, and the importance of community and borrowed faith.

In this heartfelt first episode, your host Grace Mayernick Hackett invites you into the beginning of something special—Miracles & Grace. Grace shares the personal journey that led her to create this podcast, offering a glimpse into the stories, challenges, and miracles that inspired its name and purpose.

You'll get to know a bit more about Grace—her story, her heart, and her desire to create a space where faith, healing, and real-life conversations can unfold. She shares what you can expect as a listener: crazy miracle stories, meaningful reflections, and the reminders that even in life’s messiness, God is always at work in the meantime.