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Send us Fan Mail Can science point us toward evidence of God? Dr. Ricky Arenson is an endocrinologist, geriatrician, and former atheist who came to believe in God through his experiences with medicine, science, and studying the human body. In this episode we explore what changed his mind, the extraordinary complexity of DNA and the human body, intelligent design, and why he believes science and faith don't have to be at odds. We also discuss how to build a relationship with God and what truly makes for a happy, meaningful life. 📖 Get Dr. Ricky Arenson's book, "Cracking the God Code: The Scientific Case" Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9655243958 👉 Explore all his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/drrickyarenson You can also find his books "Spaceship Parenting" and "Why Couples Drive Each Other Crazy" on his Amazon author page. 🌍 Visit Dr. Ricky's website https://drrickyarenson.com ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe and share it with someone searching for answers about faith, science, or God's existence. 00:00 From Atheist to Believer — Preview 00:25 Meet Dr. Ricky Arenson 01:26 How a Doctor Became an Author 05:12 Why He Changed His Mind About God 09:26 Does God Exist? The Search for Answers 11:16 Intelligent Design and the Big Bang 18:47 DNA and the Miracle of the Human Body 21:45 The Immune System and Intelligent Design 28:09 Evolution, DNA, and the Human Eye 35:46 Who Designed the Universe? 38:14 Can Science Explain Everything? 40:30 Science and Faith Working Together 44:37 Why Don't More Doctors Believe in God? 48:00 Why Do Bad Things Happen? 49:08 Remembering God in Everyday Life 52:20 Biblical Prophecy and Deuteronomy 56:59 The Miracle of Staying Alive 01:03:11 From Knowing About God to Experiencing Him 01:07:19 How to Build a Relationship With God 01:12:38 What Makes a Life Well Lived? 01:15:44 Dr. Ricky's Books and Where to Find Him Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail Can faith help rewire your brain? What does neuroscience reveal about the biblical teaching to be transformed by renewing your mind? After years of chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, anxiety, and sleepless nights, Alison Herron discovered brain retraining and neuroplasticity. What surprised her most was recognizing connections between brain science and principles she'd been reading in Scripture her entire life. Alison shares her journey toward healing and how faith, prayer, gratitude, visualization, music, and movement became part of her daily practice. She also turned her experience into Faith Squared Music to  help others. In this conversation, we explore: • Brain retraining, neuroplasticity, and the mind-body connection • Chronic illness, stress, and the fight-or-flight response • Romans 12:2 and the renewing of your mind • How prayer, gratitude, and visualization influenced Alison's recovery • The power of our thoughts, words, and self-talk • How singing, music, and dance became tools for transformation • Why Alison believes neuroscience and the teachings of Jesus go hand in hand 00:00 Neuroscience, faith, and the gospel of Jesus 00:23 How faith can help rewire your brain 01:01 Alison Herron's chronic illness story 06:39 Over 50 unexplained symptoms 10:14 When prayers for healing seem unanswered 12:49 Discovering brain retraining 14:53 What is brain retraining and neuroplasticity? 17:52 How to change patterns of fear and stress 21:04 Rewiring the brain through music and movement 29:24 The surprising connection between science and Scripture 33:12 Romans 12:2: Renewing your mind 34:09 Visualizing Jesus and finding comfort 38:21 Biblical hope and the power of gratitude 41:34 Changing your thoughts, words, and prayers 45:51 Faith Squared: Free brain retraining resources 49:42 Why singing and dancing matter 54:13 What Alison learned about faith and healing 57:16 Closing thoughts and where to find Alison CONNECT WITH ALISON HERRON | FAITH SQUARED MUSIC Alison has created an incredible collection of music, videos, and free resources to help people explore brain retraining and faith. 🌐 Website: https://faith-squared.com/ ▶️ Alison's YouTube channel: @FaithSquaredMusic https://www.youtube.com/@FaithSquaredMusic 🎵 Alison's newest song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHkmdBrY_Kg&lc=UgxeKZzOp44sEPAwup94AaABAg 👉 Her newest Brain Debrief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGv1JiNIJ98&t=83s  ✍️ What stood out to you most about the connection between faith and brain science?  I'd love to hear from you in the comments. If these conversations encourage you, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for stories of faith, hope, and miracles that help you draw closer to God and recognize His presence in your everyday life. SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED Romans 12:2 - Be transformed by the renewing of your mind Hebrews 9:11 - Christ, the High Priest of good things to come Hebrews 12:2 - Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith Alison shares her personal experience with brain retraining and recovery. This conversation is for inspiration and education and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail After losing two sons just three months apart, Brandy Macauley began experiencing signs she believes came from her sons and a deeper awareness of God's presence. In this heartfelt conversation, Brandy shares about the loss of one son to suicide and her other son to brain cancer, and how these experiences transformed her understanding of grief, God's presence, and life after death. Can we still feel the presence of loved ones after death? How do we recognize God's presence within us? And how do we find peace, purpose, and joy after losing someone we love? Brandy shares why she believes the Kingdom of God is within us and how learning to trust that inner connection can transform our everyday lives. Whether you're grieving someone you love, wondering about life after death, or longing to feel closer to God, I hope this conversation encourages you to remain open to His presence, love, and the possibilities beyond what we can see. ➡️ CONNECT WITH BRANDY MACAULEY Ready to Dive Into Believing   https://readytodiveintobelieving.love/ ➡️ Subscribe to or Follow the Peaceful Presence Podcast for stories of FAITH, HOPE & MIRACLES and conversations that draw us closer to God. 00:00 A Mother's Story: Losing Two Sons   01:33 Feeling God's Presence Within Us   02:55 Brandy's Story and Life After Death   04:16 Brain Cancer, Suicide, and Unimaginable Loss   05:53 Feeling Her Sons' Presence After Death   10:15 Can We Still Connect With Loved Ones?   16:07 Signs From Loved Ones and Trusting Them   17:12 Is God Within Us?   19:26 Near-Death Experiences and Unconditional Love   20:44 The Kingdom of God Is Within You   24:49 Intuition, Compassion, and Spiritual Gifts   34:35 Recognizing God's Guidance in Everyday Life   41:01 Learning to Trust Your Intuition   46:17 Where to Begin With Emotional Healing   48:06 Letting Go of Grief, Guilt, and Shame   53:12 Trusting the First Thought and God's Guidance   55:28 Finding Purpose After Loss   01:01:59 Creating New Memories With Loved Ones   01:03:28 Signs, Dreams, and Personal Experiences   01:11:54 Why Brandy Says to Look Within   01:15:19 We Are All Part of the Body of Christ   01:16:53 How to Connect With Brandy 01:17:53 Being Open to Signs From Loved Ones Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail Avalanche survivor Mike Harris shares his incredible story of surviving nearly five hours buried beneath the snow after triggering an avalanche while skiing alone. In this conversation with Mike and his wife, Penny, we talk about avalanche survival, prayer, faith in God, answered prayer, trusting the Holy Spirit,  his remarkable rescue, and the series of events they believe led to a miracle. Mike and Penny also share what they both experienced while Mike was trapped beneath the snow and how surviving the avalanche has changed their faith and  life. If you enjoy real-life miracle stories, testimonies of faith, and supernatural encounters, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of hope and transformation. 💬 What stood out to you most about Mike and Penny’s story? Let me know in the comments. 00:00 A Desperate Voicemail 01:12 Meet Avalanche Survivor Mike Harris & His Wife Penny 03:25 The Last Text Before the Avalanche 04:06 Mike Triggers the Avalanche 04:39 Penny’s Gut Feeling the Night Before 07:28 Why Mike Promised to Keep Checking In 09:42 “God Was in the Details” 11:22 The Faith Behind Their 30-Year Marriage 13:18 What It Feels Like to Be Caught in an Avalanche 19:01 “I Thought I Survived”- Then the Second Wave Hit 20:55 Buried Alive: “I Knew the Clock Was Ticking” 22:08 His Phone Wouldn’t Work - So He Prayed 23:23 “God, Let Someone Know I’m Here” 24:09 The Warning Mike Believes Came From the Holy Spirit 25:12 Praying for Peace While Buried 26:05 “Do It for My Wife and Four Kids” 27:11 Surrendering His Life to God 30:17 Buried Beneath Thousands of Pounds of Snow 31:08 Penny Realizes His Location Isn’t Moving 33:00 Penny Falls to Her Knees and Prays 36:50 “I Was Asking for a Miracle” 41:22 The Search for Mike Begins 42:57 Penny Feels an Unexpected Peace 44:07 The Last “I Love You” Text 45:09 They Found Him 47:09 His Phone Vibrates Before He Blacks Out 48:06 Mike Wakes Up in the Ambulance 50:04 “He Heard Me” 58:00 Seeing His Family in the Hospital 59:00 Severe Hypothermia & the Reality of His Survival 1:00:00 296 Minutes Buried Beneath the Snow 1:04:00 How Surviving Changed Mike’s Life 1:06:08 Why Mike Now Shares His Miracle Story 1:07:55 The Wife He Believes Helped Save His Life 1:11:10 “He Knows Me and He Loves Me” 1:12:06 What Mike Hopes You Take From His Story 1:15:40 Mike’s Faith & Teaching the Bible 1:16:53 Final Thoughts Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail How do you find God’s peace when you can’t stop pushing yourself? Beth Powell shares what she learned after years of perfectionism, stress, and living in fight-or-flight and why discovering God’s gentleness changed the way she approaches healing, faith, and everyday life. We talk about HeartMath and heart coherence, calming the nervous system, becoming more present with God, hearing God when life feels overwhelming, and moving from striving to resting in His love. Beth also guides us through a simple practice to help quiet the mind, settle the body, and move from stress toward peace. CONNECT WITH BETH ➡️ Learn more about Beth: https://www.bethpowell.com/ ➡️ Access Beth’s Gentle Reset: https://gentlereset.bethpowell.com/ 00:00 Preview 00:34 Introduction 01:08 Meet Beth Powell 02:05 20 Years of Chronic Pain & Her Turning Point 06:36 Discovering the Power of God’s Gentleness 12:18 How to Stop Pushing Yourself 13:18 HeartMath, Stress & Heart Coherence 15:27 3 Simple Steps to Move From Stress to Peace 22:59 Olivia’s Story of Care & Gratitude 24:17 Guided Exercise: From Stress to Peace 31:01 Being Still & Learning to Be Gentle With Yourself 35:27 Can Stress Affect How We Hear God? 38:22 Learning to Listen to Your Body 41:53 When Anxiety Becomes Your “Normal” 46:43 How to Recognize Emotional Triggers 49:30 What Beth Has Learned About God 53:02 Breaking Free From Religious Striving 53:44 “God Told Me Not to Read My Bible” 55:30 Learning to Remain in God’s Love 59:09 Experiencing God vs. Just Reading About Him 01:03:00 Beth’s Gentle Reset 01:04:23 Beth’s Background & Credentials 01:05:36 Closing If this conversation encouraged you, please like and give a rating to the Peaceful Presence Podcast and share it with someone who may need it today. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail Danielle Slupesky spent years working as an ER and trauma nurse, but a medical crisis put her on the other side of emergency care. During surgery, Danielle had a near-death experience that changed the way she sees death and the way she lives.  In this conversation, she shares what she experienced, the life review that allowed her to experience moments through the eyes of others, why she says there was “zero fear,” and how the experience ultimately led her to become a death doula. Danielle has shared her near-death experience before, but in this conversation, we address some of the questions her experience has raised, explore how it differs from what some might expect, and make room for the mystery of what we may not fully understand. 00:00 – “This Is Dying”  A Glimpse of Danielle’s NDE 01:09 – Who Danielle Was Before Her Near-Death Experience 04:37 – The Medical Crisis That Changed Everything 08:38 – “Oh Yeah, This Is Dying”  And There Was "Zero Fear" 09:49 – The Light - “It Was Home” 12:38 – Her Life Review & Experiencing Life Through Others’ Eyes 17:32 – Why She Didn’t See Jesus, Angels or Guides 23:27 – The Moment She Had to Choose Whether to Stay 28:45 – Why She Came Back & Became a Death Doula 33:11 – What Is a Death Doula? 37:29 – Faith, Different Beliefs & Making Room for Mystery 45:05 – Forgiveness After Her Father & Grandfather Were Murdered 47:43 – What Her NDE Taught Her About Oneness & Connection 53:15 – “Can We Make Room for the Mystery?” 58:22 – Danielle’s Death Doula Work & How to Connect CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Website & Death Doula Services: https://www.deathdouladanielle.com/ ABOUT PEACEFUL PRESENCE PODCAST Stories of faith, hope & miracles to help you experience God in a deeper and more personal way. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you regret most isn’t what you did, but rather the moments you missed? Longtime radio and TV personality Tommy Sablan opens up about addiction, nearly 19 years of sobriety, faith, loss, and the lessons that changed how he sees what matters most in life. From confronting his own addiction to losing the people closest to him, Tommy shares an honest reminder to be present while we still have the opportunity. If this episode speaks to you, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of faith, hope, healing, and miracles and share this conversation with someone who may need to hear it. CONNECT WITH TOMMY SABLAN Follow Tommy on social media: @TommySablan WATCH TOMMY’S NEW SHOW, SOBER Catch SOBER on KUSI and stream episodes through the FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI app: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox-5-san-diego-kusi-news/id586932831 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tribtv.kswb2&hl=en_US FOX 5 San Diego Apps: https://fox5sandiego.com/apps/ Also available on Roku and Apple TV through the FOX 5 KUSI Now App 00:00 Tommy Sablan on Regret & What Really Matters 01:20 Meet Tommy Sablan: San Diego Radio & TV Personality 03:43 Losing His Family & Coping With Grief 07:53 Tommy Sablan’s Radio Career & National Radio Hall of Fame 12:08 9/11 & the San Diego Human Flag Story 17:00 Growing Up Around Heroin Addiction 20:20 His Brother Ray’s Heroin Addiction & Recovery 24:03 How God Helped His Brother Get Sober 25:17 “I Thought I Was the Good Son”/ Facing His Own Addiction 27:42 The Night Tommy Sablan Chose Sobriety 30:13 “My Name Is Tommy and I’m an Addict” 31:29 Nearly 19 Years Sober: “Who’s Going to Know?” 32:22 Faith, God & Sobriety 34:42 Chelsea King, Amber Dubois & a Spiritual Encounter 37:41 Recognizing Signs From God & Loved Ones 40:41 Tommy’s New Show SOBER on KUSI 43:33 What Sobriety Gave Him 45:38 What He Would Tell His Younger Self 47:36 The Life Regret That Changed His Perspective 49:34 “You’ve Got to Be There” / What Really Matters 50:18 How to Connect With Tommy Sablan Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail What happens when you ask Jesus, “I don’t want to just be taught about You. I want YOU to teach me”? Bianca Van Staden did exactly that, and what followed was a journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus and a way of understanding prayer, our union with Christ, the spiritual realm, and the deeper things of God that may be very different from what many of us have been taught. Bianca shares the encounter that changed the direction of her life and what began to unfold when she asked Jesus to teach her for Himself. We explore prayer, hearing God, the spiritual realm, our union with Christ, and some deeper ideas about faith that we don’t often hear discussed this way. This conversation goes into places that may make you see your relationship with God differently. Bianca’s teachings have truly awakened something in me, and my hope is that this conversation encourages you to seek God more deeply for yourself. ➡️ CONNECT WITH BIANCA VAN STADEN: 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiancavanStaden 👉 Wells of Mem on YouTube: @TheWellsofMem 00:00 Coming Up 00:38 Welcome to the Peaceful Presence Podcast 01:24 Meet Bianca Van Staden 04:22 Bianca’s Early Relationship With God 06:29 Why She Stepped Away From Religion 08:10 The Day She Audibly Heard God 10:06 “Jesus, I Want YOU to Teach Me” 12:19 How Do You Know When God Is Speaking? 15:11 “If It Comes From God, It Has to Bear Life” 16:31 Are We at a Spiritual Threshold? 19:58 What Does Spiritual Governance Mean? 26:07 Understanding “Archy” 28:48 Energy, Aura & the Spiritual Realm 39:49 The Power of Words and Energy 45:42 What Are You Allowing to Take Form in You? 48:10 Embodying Heaven on Earth 51:11 Are We Defending What Feels Safe? 54:17 Is Grace Given—or Revealed? 59:43 Have We Overcomplicated Prayer? 1:03:25 Has Prayer Evolved? 1:09:11 Praying From Heaven’s Perspective 1:11:25 Olivia’s Personal Journey With Prayer 1:15:26 A Story of Intercession & Healing 1:19:47 Prayer as Agreement With Heaven 1:21:47 Can Prayer Force an Outcome? 1:23:36 The Tree of Life vs. Tree of Knowledge 1:25:34 Are We Living From an Illusion? 1:27:29 Is God Good Only When Life Goes Our Way? 1:29:51 Choosing What Brings Life 1:32:30 “If It’s Not in Heaven, Should It Be on Earth?” 1:39:06 Olivia Shares a Personal Revelation 1:40:37 “It Is All a Great Math Equation” 1:43:31 Taking the “Lie” Out of Believing 1:49:17 Bianca’s Final Message of Hope 1:51:12 How to Follow Bianca The Peaceful Presence Podcast shares conversations centered on faith, hope, miracles, spiritual growth and experiencing God in a deeper, more personal way. Subscribe for more conversations and testimonies that encourage you to seek God, hear His voice and grow in your relationship with Him. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail After a horrific accident changed everything, Jeff Olsen experienced a near-death experience that would completely reshape his understanding of life, death, God, love, and loss. For years, Jeff couldn't even speak about parts of what happened without becoming overwhelmed with emotion. In this conversation, he shares deeply personal moments from his experience, including encounters with his wife and young son, what he says God revealed to him, and an extraordinary experience involving members of his medical team. But this episode is about so much more than what happens when we die. It’s about how we choose to live. If you're walking through grief, questioning God, carrying guilt, or simply wondering what really matters in this life, I hope Jeff’s story brings you hope. 🤍 If this episode speaks to you, please subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast and share it with someone who may need to hear it. LEARN MORE ABOUT JEFF OLSEN Jeff’s newest mission, Illuminate Peace, is a peace advocacy movement encouraging us to first cultivate peace within ourselves, then carry that peace into our homes, communities, and the world. Learn more, take the Illuminate Peace pledge, or connect with Jeff: https://illuminatepeace.org 📖 Jeff and his son Spencer share their story in their book, Where Are You? If you’d like to order a copy, you can find it here: https://www.amazon.com/Where-Are-You-Jeffery-Olsen/dp/B0B6XS8764 CHAPTERS 00:00 Jeff Olsen’s Near-Death Experience 03:28 Who Jeff Olsen Was Before the Accident 07:41 The Final Goodbye Before Everything Changed 11:31 One Last Look at His Wife & Children 13:52 The Car Accident That Changed Everything 16:20 His Near-Death Experience Begins 18:24 The Most Profound Goodbye 20:20 Out-of-Body Experience & the Oneness He Felt 23:19 How God Sees Us 24:57 Looking Down at His Own Body 28:17 Medical Team Says They Saw His Deceased Wife 34:58 Communicating With His Wife After Death 40:55 He Returns to the Other Side 42:00 “I Was Home and I Was Whole” 44:05 Reuniting With His Young Son 44:40 Encountering God & Experiencing No Judgment 48:24 Free Will, Grief & Letting His Family Go 50:06 God Told Him: “Life Is Not a Test. It’s a Gift” 54:11 What His NDE Taught Him About This Life 01:00:03 His Wife’s Message: “Choose Joy” 01:02:31 His Surviving Son’s Crisis of Faith 01:07:50 Finding God When You’ve Lost Someone 01:11:05 Are We Multidimensional Beings? 01:12:38 Misconceptions About God & Unconditional Love 01:15:17 His Dream About Jesus, Gandhi & Mother Teresa 01:19:47 Illuminate Peace & Jeff Olsen’s Mission Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail God still performs miracles and He works through ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Pastor and ministry leader, Cindy Teagarden, shares what she has learned through more than 30 years of praying for the sick and witnessing extraordinary healings and miracles. Cindy shares stories of broken bones healing, tumors and sickness, a woman whose scheduled amputation was canceled after her condition dramatically improved, and the expectancy she believes every believer can begin to develop.  In this conversation, we talk about:  What happens when you pray and don’t see the outcome you hoped for  The difference between healing and miracles  Praying in the spirit How to keep believing when healing doesn’t happen immediately  Trusting God’s love through difficult circumstances  How to grow in confidence that God can work through you  Developing an expectancy for miracles   The importance of continuing to pray, even when it's a hard situationThis conversation is an invitation to stop simply believing that miracles can happen and begin asking what might be possible when we truly trust God, listen for His leading, and are willing to step out in faith. ✨ LEARN MORE ABOUT CINDY TEAGARDEN & THE PASSION SCHOOL OF MINISTRY Passion School of Ministry:  https://rivervalleylifecenter.com/school-of-ministry/ If this conversation encouraged you, follow the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of faith, hope, healing, and miracles.   Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail Merci Santos was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis in her 20s. As the disease progressed, she lost her eyesight at times, struggled to speak and use her arms, and found herself in and out of a wheelchair. Doctors told her it would only get worse. But Merci refused to accept that diagnosis as the final outcome for her life. Her fire and passion for God’s Word is contagious, and you can feel the conviction behind every word she shares. Merci talks about her remarkable healing testimony and how she learned to renew her mind, trust God's Word above what she could see or feel, and understand healing in a completely different way. We discuss: • The power of your words • Renewing your mind through Romans 12:2 • Childlike faith and learning to trust God • What spirit, soul, and body really mean • Standing on God’s Word when your circumstances say otherwise • The moment Merci says every symptom of MS left her Her story is a reminder that sometimes the question isn't simply, "Do I believe in God?" but, "Do I believe what God says?" Connect with Merci: 📧 [email protected] If this episode encouraged you, please follow or subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast, give us a like or rating, and share it with someone who could use a little hope today. CHAPTERS 00:00 “Jesus, I Know You’re Going to Take It Away” 00:44 Introduction 02:10 Merci’s Story Begins 05:36 The First Signs Something Was Wrong 06:04 Losing Her Vision & Paralysis 07:08 Why She Never “Owned” the Diagnosis 09:44 What Multiple Sclerosis Does to the Body 10:36 When MS Took Over Her Life 11:52 Doctors Said It Would Get Worse 15:32 “Jesus, I Know You Didn’t Do This to Me” 17:52 Meeting the Man God Had Prepared for Her 21:03 God Was Already in the Details 25:39 Healing… Then the Symptoms Returned 27:28 The Little Things We Take for Granted 27:52 “Lord, What Am I Getting Wrong?” 29:13 The Message That Changed Everything 29:31 “You’re Praying the Wrong Way” 30:32 Learning Spirit, Soul & Body 30:55 Medicine vs. Trusting God 31:14 Little by Little, the Pills Went Away 31:38 Stop Asking & Start Thanking? 34:15 The Power of Childlike Faith 35:46 Learning to Receive What God Has Given 38:03 “Only Believe” 40:51 Whose Word Are You Going to Believe? 41:08 Going Back for Medical Proof 42:15 The MRI Didn’t Show What She Expected 44:16 “You Are the Proof” 46:16 Accepting the Implanted Word 48:30 Faith When the Medical Report Says Otherwise 50:01 Intellect, Emotions & Being Led by the Spirit 54:44 What Finally Brought the Manifestation? 54:54 “The Word” 58:39 When Unbelief Creeps In 1:02:11 Why Your Words Matter 1:02:41 What God Showed Her About the Beginning of MS 1:12:24 “How Do I Give You Permission?” 1:13:11 Healing the Soul 1:18:35 What Happened When MS Entered Her Body 1:21:45 Recognizing Thoughts That Aren’t From God 1:24:26 Romans 12:2 & Renewing Your Mind 1:28:32 Blessing Instead of Cursing 1:32:36 Faith Requires Action 1:33:28 Understanding the Believer’s Authority 1:33:47 Speaking to Her Body 1:34:49 The Moment Everything Changed 1:36:13 “Every Symptom Left Me” 1:37:31 What If You Don’t Have Merci’s Boldness? 1:39:57 Merci Prays for Healing 1:41:09 Healing Spirit, Soul & Body 1:41:58 Connect With Merci 1:43:12 Why Testimonies Matter 1:44:09 “Believe” Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail At just 22 years old, Lynn Arches-Rappaport nearly drowned while surfing. It was an experience that she says forever changed the way she understands life, death, and eternity. In this conversation, she shares her near-death experience, encountering Jesus, her life review, the lessons she brought back, and why she believes we are all more connected than we realize. We also discuss time, purpose, forgiveness, compassion, and the inspiration behind her upcoming book, Entangled. I hope this conversation encourages you. Connect with Lynn 🌐 Website: https://www.lynnarchesauthor.com/ 📖 Learn more about her upcoming book, Entangled, and join her mailing list to be notified when it's available. If this episode encouraged you, please consider subscribing to the Peaceful Presence Podcast, leaving a review, and sharing it with someone who could use a little hope today. 00:00 I Was Drowning 00:21 Introduction 01:10 The Surfing Accident That Changed Everything 04:23 "Dear God... Don't Take Me" 04:44 Leaving Her Body 07:25 Who Was the Shadowy Being? 09:13 Why Jesus Appeared Beside Her Father 12:01 The Life Review & Choosing Our Parents 19:35 Experiencing Multiple Realities at Once 20:26 What Time Is Really Like Beyond Earth 23:23 Why Near-Death Experiencers Return to Serve 24:36 Are We All Connected? 26:06 The Meaning Behind Entangled 29:20 Is Earth a Classroom? 33:01 What Happens After We Die? 38:02 What Animals Can Teach Us About God 41:22 Technology, Intuition & Losing Our Connection 45:44 Quantum Physics, Consciousness & Faith 48:48 "I Am that I Am" and "Time Is of the Essence" 51:17 How Writing Entangled Changed Her 53:44 Why She No Longer Fears Death 55:09 What She Wants Everyone to Know 59:11 Where to Find Lynn & Entangled Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail Scott Drummond never expected anyone to hear his story. Today, more than 26 million people have. At 28 years old, Scott left his body during what was supposed to be a routine surgery. For more than 40 years, he kept his near-death experience almost entirely to himself. Then, after finally saying yes to his first podcast interview, his story reached millions of people around the world and gave hope to countless others searching for answers about life after death. In this conversation, Scott recounts the extraordinary near-death experience that changed his life forever...from watching doctors work on his body, to the overwhelming love he experienced, the breathtaking beauty of heaven, and the life review that transformed the way he lives. But this interview goes beyond the story itself. We explore the deeper lessons that unfolded over the decades that followed: ➡️ What Scott means by "Don't Look Back" ➡️ How his near-death experience changed his marriage ➡️ Why he believes every person has a purpose ➡️ The importance of following God's promptings ➡️ The gifts he believes he brought back from heaven ➡️ The upcoming feature film based on his story ➡️ The mission behind the Gracie Scott Foundation If you've already watched Scott's interview that reached more than 26 million people, you'll hear the story you know, but you'll also discover deeper reflections, new insights, and lessons he now shared. If this is your first time hearing Scott's testimony, my prayer is that it leaves you with a renewed sense of hope, peace, and trust in God's love. If the Peaceful Presence Podcast has encouraged you, would you take a moment to subscribe? It truly helps us reach more people with conversations that inspire faith, hope, and a deeper relationship with God. Follow Scott Drummond 🌐 Gracie Scott Foundation Supporting children with special needs through camps, activities, and Christ-centered outreach. https://graciescott.org 📘Facebook https://www.facebook.com/scott.drummond.775 🎬 Follow Scott for updates on the upcoming movie, “Life is Precious” *After recording this episode, there was a change made to the upcoming movie title from “Don’t Look Back” to “Life is Precious.” 📷 Instagram @scott.drummond.775 📖 Book - What Dying Taught Me About Living https://www.amazon.com/What-Dying-Taught-About-Living/dp/B0CN3VFMHT 🎥 Scott's original interview: https://youtu.be/a8jcNBVWJyE?si=K0_zOCYTnLDdKNgj 00:00 Introduction & A Story That Reached Millions 01:49 My Story Has Never Changed 02:39 Who Scott Was Before His Near-Death Experience 05:00 The Routine Surgery That Changed Everything 09:24 Watching His Own Body From Above 13:40 The Beauty of Heaven & Perfect Love 15:30 "Don't Look Back" 23:03 The Life Review That Changed Everything 28:41 The Hand Reaching Through the Cloud 32:42 "It Is Not Yet Your Time" 33:28 How Heaven Changed the Way He Lives 34:23 Learning to Recognize God's Promptings 36:06 The Gifts He Brought Back 39:53 Why He Stayed Silent for 40 Years 44:34 The Interview That Reached Millions, His Book & Upcoming Movie 53:07 The Mission Behind the Gracie Scott Foundation 55:24 Why Following God's Promptings Matters 59:13 Seeing God in Nature 1:05:03 The Gift of Seeing a Seed's Future 1:07:02 A Simple Way to Pray 1:10:37 God's Design for Men and Women 1:14:00 Raising Families in a Distracted World 1:18:30 Why We Don't Need to Fear Death 1:20:30 A Final Message of Hope Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail What is Jesus really like? Is heaven real? Can you actually hear God's voice? After sharing his near-death experience with millions, Mike McKinsey returns to the Peaceful Presence Podcast to share the part of his story he kept private for more than 20 years. Mike describes what happened after he returned from heaven, when he says Jesus came to his hospital room, sat beside his bed for three hours, and changed the course of his life. In this conversation, Mike shares what Jesus taught him during those three hours and how it changed the way he prays, hears God's voice, trusts God through difficult seasons, and sees heaven. ▶️ Watch Part 1: Hear Mike's complete near-death experience, his journey to heaven, and the events that led to this conversation. https://youtu.be/ydoB2mYTLwM In this episode: ➡️ Why Mike waited 20 years to tell this part of his story ➡️ What he says Jesus was really like ➡️ Why Jesus told him, "I had to get you flat on your back so you could hear Me." ➡️ Why prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue ➡️ How Mike recognizes God's voice ➡️ The prayer God answered 40 years later ➡️ Why Mike no longer fears death 00:00  Heaven Is Real 01:20  The Story Mike Was Afraid to Tell 06:20  Jesus Sat Beside His Hospital Bed 07:24  "I Had to Get You Flat on My Back" 11:28  The Promise Jesus Made That Took 20 Years to Understand 17:02  "Tell the Whole Story" 22:21  What Jesus Is Really Like 26:13  Prayer Isn't a Monologue 28:27  Can You Actually Hear God's Voice? 31:34  Why Most People Miss God's Voice 33:22  Why Following Jesus Can Feel Harder 40:20  The Prayer God Answered 40 Years Later 44:27  Why Mike No Longer Fears Death 47:10  Angels, Demons & Spiritual Warfare 55:10  If You Want to Know Jesus, Start Here 59:07  Mike's Final Message Connect with Mike McKinsey 🌐 Website (books, podcast & more) https://www.mikemckinsey.com/ 📖 I Held the Hand of Jesus in Heaven Available on His Website and Amazon https://a.co/d/0c4ApvWH 🎙️ After Heaven Podcast @MikeMcKinseyNDE ✅ Subscribe to Peaceful Presence If this conversation encouraged you, I'd love to have you join our Peaceful Presence community by subscribing. New conversations are released each week to help you draw closer to God through teachings and real stories of faith, hope, and miracles. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever gone to bed thinking, "I'll be a better mom tomorrow"? Mom guilt, perfectionism, comparison, or feeling like you're not enough are all struggles that so many mothers carry, but they don't have to define your motherhood. Bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Rhonda Stoppe shares biblical wisdom for moms who want to let go of guilt, embrace motherhood as a sacred ministry, and become the mom God created them to be. Together we talk about: ✔️ Why mom guilt keeps us stuck ✔️ The power of older women mentoring younger women ✔️ Letting go of control without giving up ✔️ Raising children with fearless faith ✔️ Overcoming perfectionism through God's Word ✔️ Why motherhood is one of the most important ministries you'll ever have Using stories from her newest book, Moms of the Bible, Rhonda reveals timeless lessons from the fearless, flawed, and faithful women of Scripture. 0:00 The World's Not Falling Apart... It's Falling Into Place 0:37 Meet Rhonda Stoppe 3:13 The Beautiful Tribute Her Son Created 6:10 "I'll Be a Better Mom Tomorrow" 10:52 Why Every Mom Needs Older Women 13:18 Motherhood Is a Sacred Ministry 15:25 The Hardest Part of Motherhood: Letting Go 18:06 Gossip Is Destroying Christian Families 23:19 Is It Gossip or Just Venting? 27:00 Why a Healthy Marriage Helps Your Children 30:18 Why Your Husband Was Never Meant to Complete You 34:26 Letting Go as Your Children Grow Up 37:11 Teaching Your Kids About Purity 41:31 Breaking Free from Mom Guilt 43:10 The Power of Christian Community 47:19 Overcoming Perfectionism & Comparison 50:44 Raising Children Who Share Their Faith 54:14 Hope for Moms Who Feel Like They've Failed 58:40 What If You Didn't Have a Godly Mother? 1:03:00 Your Child's Choices Don't Define You 1:07:30 What Success in Motherhood Really Looks Like 1:12:45 The Moms of the Bible Who Surprised Rhonda Most 1:18:30 The Legacy Every Mother Leaves 1:26:20 A Final Encouragement for Every Mom Follow Rhonda Stoppe: 🌿 Website: https://www.noregretswoman.com 📖 Get Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/ or https://a.co/d/01BOaEHJ ▶️ YouTube:  @RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman   🎙️ Listen to Rhonda's podcast, Old Ladies Know Stuff: https://pod.link/1648817407 🎵 Watch the beautiful tribute Rhonda's son created: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtLUlQkjQxY ❤️ If this episode encouraged you, please remember to like and follow. Every subscription helps us continue sharing conversations of faith, hope, and miracles. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  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. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered