Peaceful Presence Podcast: Testimonies of Faith, Hope & Miracles

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He died and came back. What happens after we die? Can a near death experience reveal some of the deepest truths about life, love, and purpose? In this episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, I welcome back Vinney Tolman, who has shared his incredible near-death experience story that continues to impact lives around the world.

After being revived, Vinney returned with profound lessons about oneness, the power of our words and thoughts, and how even pain and negativity can carry hidden purpose. In this conversation, we go beyond the details of his NDE itself and dive into the wisdom he brought back. These truths can change how we live every single day.

👉 Catch Vinney’s first appearance where he shared the full story of what happened during his near death experience here:  https://youtu.be/cIWYL5-MH2Y?si=RS_5ajChqrHMvBk2

In this episode, you’ll learn:

➡️ Why everything we allow in our lives is either lifting us up or pulling us down

➡️ How to recognize and remove negative influences that drain your energy

➡️ Why Earth is not a courtroom, but rather a classroom for the soul’s growth

➡️ How our words are spells that shape reality

➡️ The hidden value in pain, struggle, and trauma and how they prepare us for purpose

➡️ What it means to experience a life review, feeling the impact of every word and choice through the eyes of others

➡️ Why the veil between this life and the next is thinning, and how that points us toward greater connection and love

✨ If you’ve ever wondered about life after death, near death experiences, or what happens when we die, this episode offers incredible insights and hope for your own journey.

👉 Learn more about Vinney Tolman, his coaching, books, and upcoming events at: https://livinggodslight.org/

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The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season.

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She Questioned God’s Existence… Until This Happened.  Have you ever wondered if Jesus and heaven are real? Or questioned if God truly sees you? In this impactful episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, Julie Hedenborg shares her raw journey from skepticism to a life-changing encounter that left no doubt the supernatural is real.

Julie, a respected nurse anesthetist, once wrestled with unbelief, until one unforgettable moment in the ICU changed everything. Later, her own personal miracle revealed God’s protection and led her into a brand-new calling. 

In this conversation, Julie opens up about:

➡️ Doubt and belief
➡️ Miracles and near-death experiences witnessed in her medical career  and testimonies she later heard
➡️ Her own story of healing and divine protection
➡️ The power of forgiveness and how it set her free
➡️ How God turned her breaking point into a blueprint for new purpose

If you’ve ever questioned your faith, wondered about Jesus, or longed for proof that heaven is real, Julie’s testimony will encourage you to see that God is closer than you think...  still working miracles today, and ready to meet you right where you are.

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Julie Hedenborg is the voice behind Everyday Miracles, both as podcast host and author, sharing beautiful testimonies of near-death experiences and miraculous healings.

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➡️ Website: https://everydaymiraclespodcast.com/
📖 Get a Copy of Her Book, "Everyday Miracles: First-Hand Testimonies of the Supernatural": https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DD2GN9M7

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Mom Fail Goes Viral!  How God Used My Lowest Valley to Launch My Purpose. Melissa Lea Hughes, CEO of Rise Social Media, host of the She Can Share Podcast, bestselling author, Christian entrepreneur, and viral TikTok creator with over 22 million views, sits down on the Peaceful Presence Podcast to share how a single “mom fail” post launched her into the calling God had been preparing her for all along.

After her husband’s life-altering accident drastically changed their plans, Melissa entered a valley season that lasted several years. She wrestled with uncertainty, loss of direction, and questions about her true calling. In the middle of that long journey, she felt God tell her to post on social media. That step of imperfect obedience led to a viral TikTok moment, an invitation to The Kelly Clarkson Show, and the ultimate confirmation that she was right where God wanted her to be, walking in faith in His plan.

Melissa shares how the Kelly Clarkson Show appearance, while very exciting, wasn't what changed her life. It was the confirmation from God that sparked the change. Her story is a powerful reminder that mountain-top moments are worth celebrating, but it’s in the valleys where the deepest growth and lasting fruit are produced.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

➡️ How God uses valley seasons to grow fruit in your life
➡️ The power of imperfect obedience in stepping into your calling
➡️ Why your story (even your “fails”) can be the bridge to helping others
➡️ The power of embracing the cringe and showing up anyway
➡️ Why letting go of an independent spirit allows God to lead
➡️ How to hear God’s voice in the messy middle of your journey

Whether you’re feeling stuck, searching for your calling, or just wondering how God could use your current season, this episode will inspire you to trust His timing and step out in faith.

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🎥 Watch Melissa’s original “mom fail” TikTok video that went viral with over 22 million views:
https://www.tiktok.com/@melissaleahughes/video/6926725984766971141

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Can a diagnosis that feels like punishment be a blessing? In this episode, Wendy Hooton, a #1 International Best-Selling Author and Down Syndrome Advocate, shares how her son’s Down syndrome diagnosis initially felt like punishment… until she discovered it was actually her greatest blessing.

Wendy shares her powerful testimony of motherhood, faith, and divine transformation.

When she walked into the hospital to give birth, she wasn’t expecting her newborn baby to be diagnosed with Down Syndrome. In that moment, her world shifted. Confused and heartbroken, she found herself asking, “Why me? Why does this feel like I’m being punished? Was God punishing me? Did I do something wrong to deserve this?”

Those were the questions she wrestled with, until everything changed.

This story will speak to anyone who’s experienced unexpected pain, questioned God’s plan, or wondered if purpose could rise from heartbreak. 

Wendy’s journey is a reminder that what feels like the end may be God’s invitation to something new.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

➡️ How one mother turned a devastating diagnosis into a life of advocacy and joy

➡️ What it means to find God’s purpose in life’s interruptions

➡️ Why your greatest breaking point might be the blueprint for your calling

➡️ Encouragement for parents walking through unexpected medical or emotional diagnoses

➡️ How to embrace the blessings hidden in life’s hardest moments

Whether you’re navigating special needs parenting, facing a life-changing moment you didn’t see coming, or wondering where God is when things fall apart, Wendy Hooton’s story and book will speak straight to your heart.

🙏 You are not being punished. You are being positioned for something greater.

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📘 Connect with Wendy and get a copy of her Book
Big People Don’t Pee in the Park – A Mother and Son’s Journey with Down Syndrome
👉 https://www.wendylhooton.com/

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🎧Wendy and I first met through Vinney Tolman’s Living God’s Light group. Vinney also shared his incredible story on the Peaceful Presence Podcast - ➡️ Check out his near-death experience in “Pronounced Dead, Put in a Body Bag.”  
https://youtu.be/cIWYL5-MH2Y?si=hqyD8geMq0-g5Jwk

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How do you stay strong in faith when your family doesn’t believe in God?
In this inspiring episode, Alyssa Rahn shares her personal story of holding onto faith in the middle of spiritual isolation. When her husband told her the only thing he wanted to change about her was her faith, Alyssa stood firm and responded with quiet strength, “That's not going to happen.”

At the time, Alyssa felt completely alone. Her family didn’t truly believe in God, and she had to hide her Bible and suppress her faith and love for Jesus. But deep in her heart, she felt God speak to her and say, “Revival starts in the home.” At first, she questioned it. How could revival begin when she was the only one believing and praying?

This episode is a powerful reminder that revival doesn’t have to start in stadiums. It starts in our hearts and homes.

Whether you're a woman walking with God alone in your household, a parent praying for a child’s salvation, or a believer wondering if your faith matters behind closed doors... Alyssa’s testimony will encourage and strengthen you. Through prayer, surrender, and unwavering trust, she witnessed a slow, but undeniable transformation in herself and in her family.

This episode shows:

➡️ How to stay strong in faith when your family doesn’t share your beliefs

➡️ How God works in unseen ways to bring revival

➡️ What it looks like to live in obedience when no one else understands your walk

➡️ Why your hidden prayers and private worship matter more than you realize

Alyssa’s story proves that your obedience can change everything and that revival really can start at home.

👇 Comment below: Have you ever felt spiritually alone in your family? What part of Alyssa’s story encouraged you most?

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https://revivalmomprays.com/

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Is it really possible to hear God's voice in your everyday life? In this special episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, Bible teacher and ministry founder Jamie Adele Wood shares how she's learned to recognize God’s voice not just in teaching others, but in her own moments of prayer, discernment, and breakthrough.

We explore Jamie’s new book, From Barrier to Breakthrough, co-authored with licensed Christian counselor, Tara Riggs. Together, they blend Biblical wisdom and practical counseling strategies to answer some of the most common questions Christians ask during seasons of confusion, suffering, or spiritual silence.

If you’re longing to hear God more clearly and move beyond what’s been holding you back, this episode is for you.

➡️ Learn more about Jamie’s ministry at: https://www.discoveringtruthministries.org/barrier-to-breakthrough

📖 Grab her book From Barrier to Breakthrough on Amazon - https://www.amazon.com/Barrier-Breakthrough-Wondering-Wandering-Wounding/dp/B0DMQCZK4Z

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Feeling disconnected in your relationship or struggling to reconnect with your partner?

In this episode, I’m joined by Christian marriage coach Amanda Beilke, who specializes in helping women build emotionally connected, God-centered relationships.

She gives practical tips and tools for:
➡️ Restoring emotional intimacy
➡️ Strengthening self-awareness
➡️ Deepening your connection with God
➡️ Improving communication in your relationship

Whether you’re in a season of distance or simply want to feel closer again, this conversation offers hope and faith-based strategies to help you connect authentically.

Such a genuine and heartfelt podcast episode you don’t want to miss.

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She hid secret debt… until it all came out. But what could have looked like shame became the spark for a calling. In this episode, Stephanie Sherwood shares how her moment of truth eventually led her to the creation of The Tapestry Network, a faith-filled community for women in business to grow, heal, and lead with purpose.

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https://thetapestrynetwork.com/

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Before she was crowned Mrs. United States, Brea Sharron Estep’s body was crying out for help. In just three months, she gained 30 pounds, felt like a stranger in her own body, and no doctor could give her answers. But instead of giving up, she dug deep and discovered how to heal from the inside out.

She now uses her platform as Mrs. United States and her knowledge as an integrated health practitioner to help others to take back their health.

👑 Healing starts with awareness. Are you listening to your body?

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Comparison is the thief of joy and the silent thief of confidence, especially in a world of constant highlight reels. 

In this episode, I sit down with Annie Mayfield, who’s passionate about helping the next generation know Jesus and know their worth. 

We talk about how to overcome the trap of comparison and embrace the unique identity and light God has given to each of us.

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