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.