157. Miraculous Survival and Redemption After Being Kidnapped for Ransom

02/20/25 • 44 min

Debbie Ali shares her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and ultimately finding redemption through her faith in Jesus. Debbie recounts her traumatic ordeal where she faced severe physical abuse and feared for her life. However, through her unwavering faith and prayer, she managed to find a miraculous connection with her captor, leading him to seek forgiveness and Jesus! Debbie also shares her extraordinary near-death experience of being in heaven (on a beach) and her divine mission to spread the message of God's omnipresence and love. This compelling episode highlights the power of faith, the significance of a mother's prayers, and the transformative impact of forgiveness. 00:00 A Glimpse of Heaven 01:00 Introduction to the Podcast 01:45 Debbie's Early Life 03:26 The Day of the Kidnapping 05:37 Enduring the Ordeal 08:17 A Change in the Captor 10:01 Spiritual Conversations 14:55 The Turning Point 19:03 A Divine Encounter 21:44 Arrival in Heaven 23:10 The Wonders of Heaven's Beach 24:11 Colors and Life in Heaven 25:33 Encounter with Jesus 26:20 The Breath of God and Limitlessness 31:41 A Mother's Prayer 34:00 Return to Earth 37:42 Reflections and Healing 39:31 Encouragement and Faith 42:13 Closing Prayer and Resources For Debbie's book Bare Feet: https://a.co/d/3Pb8rdU

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156. Behind the Mic: John Burke Launches His NEW Podcast & YouTube Channel!

John Burke is BACK to share how God has led him to launch a new podcast and YouTube channel. He is sharing from his vault of over 35 years of recorded near death testimonies and looking at them through the lens of scripture. In this episode John shares:

How words from strangers while attending a prayer retreat in 2020 confirmed his new calling
The transition from pastoring 27 years at Gateway and the journey to starting something new (again) alongside his wife Kathy
A discovery about the new AI image of the shroud of Turin
Verifiable findings that support out of body experiences (I share the first time I witnessed this as a nurse in the cardiovascular ICU)
A Testimony of a man who was blind from birth who SEES in his NDE and how his testimony points to scripture
Having the opportunity to speak on diverse platforms (ie. Shawn Ryan's show) and I share a few responses from that interview that leaves John emotional
The new podcast and youtube channel and what you can expect, where to find it
A quick preview of some new projects on the horizon

I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” - Revelation 21: 2-4 (NIV) John's website for ALL links and books: https://imagineheaven.net/ Link for John Burke's new podcast on YouTube: / @johnburkeimagineheaven Link for itunes Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/imagine-heaven-podcast-with-john-burke/id1784735801 Follow on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnburkeofficial

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158. From Guilt to Grace: A Journey of Redemption

In this deeply moving episode, Duane Miller shares a powerful testimony that spans over 50 years, featuring profound themes of tragedy, guilt, and incredible divine grace. Beginning with his Christian upbringing and life-changing experience at a Christian camp, Duane recounts a harrowing canoeing accident that claimed the lives of three close friends and family members, leading him into a spiral of guilt and shame. After years of depression and deflection, a pivotal moment of confession brings Duane the healing and redemption he craved, completely transforming his life and faith. Through vivid recollections and heartfelt reflections, Duane illustrates the relentless love and grace of God, offering hope and encouragement to those battling their own dark struggles. A prayer and a special story about Peter's redemption further emphasize the transformative power of faith. Some of my favorite moments in this testimony:

00:00 A Vision of Redemption
01:19 Intro
02:06 Duane Miller's Early Faith Journey
04:04 The Tragic Canoeing Incident
08:58 Surviving the Storm
15:52 A Heart-to-Heart with God
19:28 The Miraculous Rescue
28:49 The Aftermath and Guilt
31:07 Finding Forgiveness and Redemption
37:17 Peter's Redemption and Final Thoughts
44:26 A Prayer for the Burdened
46:49 Closing Remarks and Book Mention (his book is no longer in print)

1 John 1:8-9 NIV If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. Duane's book is no longer in print, but might be found on Amazon: https://a.co/d/3Xwq4tG Duane's Author facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063740972814