The Lord Is At Hand

Mikey sits down with his friend Phil Martins to talk about the power of saying “yes” to God - especially when it’s uncomfortable. From casting out fear on the streets of Daytona to healing encounters in unexpected places, Phil shares real stories of outreach that will stir your faith. Whether you’ve felt unqualified, hesitant, or just unsure how to start, this conversation reminds us that God uses the willing - not the perfect. Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and invited into the adventure of walking boldly with Jesus.

Timestamps:

00:00 – Introduction: God’s call and the outreach journey

01:07 – Welcoming Phil Martins & early days in Daytona Beach

02:42 – Letting God lead through weakness and fear

04:05 – Saying yes even when you don’t feel ready

05:49 – Phil’s personal story: call to outreach

07:36 – Returning to God and a renewed hunger

08:53 – Street ministry begins again

10:52 – First organized event: small start, big impact

13:43 – Heart posture and preparation for outreach

16:53 – Scripture & past deliverance: Psalm 116

18:09 – Addiction, vision, and a burden for the lost

20:24 – God’s love for the broken and forgotten

22:21 – Stories of healing and transformation

25:44 – Battling doubts and trusting God

27:18 – Aligning with the Spirit in prayer

30:18 – Evangelism as joy, purpose, and calling

32:17 – Final prayer: boldness and laborers for the harvest

Ever wonder if God cares about your finances? In this episode, Mikey chats with his good friend, Skip Simmons, the Executive Director of "No Longer Fatherless." Skip shares incredible stories of God's provision—from answered prayers for financial breakthroughs and unexpected grants to trusting Him with "first fruits" giving. Discover how surrendering control and prioritizing God's will can lead to unexpected blessings, just like a miraculous car donation or a sudden career change. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's plans are always greater than our own, and His faithfulness endures through every season.

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0:00: Episode Intro

0:32: Opening Prayer

1:34: Introduction of Skip Simmons and "No Longer Fatherless"

2:40: Episode Theme: Trusting God with our giving

5:29: Story of Evan and the gifted car

10:14: Skip and Raquel's faith and financial journey

14:00: Dave Ramsey and the decision to start tithing

15:18: Understanding "first fruits" and sacrificial giving

21:18: Raquel's miraculous career shift to teaching

27:30: God's provision through unexpected grants

33:23: Foundational Bible verses for the ministry

36:14: Malachi 3:10: Challenging God's faithfulness

From prophetic dreams to classroom prayers, this episode is a reminder that God is never far. Renee Shaeffer joins Mikey to share unforgettable moments that reveal the nearness of a God who sees, hears, and responds.

Will the God of the universe actually speak to...you? Mikey is joined by his Aunt Michelle to discuss when we feel unworthy, the story of Gideon and a tale about a grand, unmistakable sign!

In our weakness, the Lord comes through for us! Mikey is joined by his cousin Ashley as she shares her journey to Jesus and how He helped her get past a vaping addiction when nothing else could. Stick around to the end for a bonus story about how the Lord answered a 3-year-old's prayer!

00:00 - Introduction

2:00 - Growing up in a charismatic church

12:35 - Distancing from the God

21:05 - Armadillo fun facts

21:30 - Finding peace in Jesus

25:13 - A New Years resolution

27:19 - How a challenging time opened the door back to God

32:50 - Searching for her faith

35:50 - Getting a word from above

38:06 - Affirmation from a co-worker

39:40 - Getting pregnant and the vaping addiction

48:46 - A 3-year-old’s prayer answered

52:23 - Outro

Ever wondered how to listen to the Lord when all you hear is silence? Mikey is joined by Thrive Community Church founder and lead pastor, Pete Keirstead, who has some tips on listening, seeking and abiding in the Lord, even in the quiet times. Pete also shares a story about how the Lord confirmed that he had found "the one".

In the beginning (of this podcast), a brother and sister came together to tell stories about how the Lord moved in their lives. And it was a silly, goofy, sweet, serious, beautiful time! Mikey brings a story about the Lord taking over the playlist to send a message, and Ana shares some of her testimony of how Jesus saved her life.