Everyday Miracles Podcast
Julie Hedenborg
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Trigger Warning: This extraordinary miracle story contains mention of non-graphic, contextual violence.
Abducted as a fifth grader, Chris was abducted. He survived a brutal attack being stabbed multiple times, shot in the head, and left for dead in the Florida everglades' alligator alley (alligators and pythons). Miraculously, he was found alive six days later. Years later, Chris faced his attacker, David McAllister, and chose to forgive him. This episode delves into Chris's journey of faith, healing, and the transformative power of forgiveness, offering hope and encouragement to anyone struggling with their own burdens of unforgiveness.
- 00:00 A Harrowing Encounter
- 00:50 Introduction to the Podcast
- 02:23 Chris's Childhood and the Day Everything Changed
- 03:44 The Kidnapping and Assault
- 09:19 Survival Against All Odds
- 16:01 The Aftermath and Investigation
- 20:00 The Healing Journey Begins
- 23:28 Sharing the Story and Finding Purpose
- 28:44 A New Beginning in Ministry
- 29:45 A Detective's Call, "We have found him."
- 32:01 Meeting Mr. McAllister
- 34:24 A Moment of Forgiveness
- 40:10 Sharing the Gospel
- 44:06 Reflections on Forgiveness
- 49:38 Messages of Hope
- 53:29 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
"For if you forgive other people when they sin against you, your heavenly Father will also forgive you. But if you do not forgive others their sins, your Father will not forgive your sins" - Matthew 6:14-15
For the Podcast series done by the North American Mission Board:
https://www.namb.net/resource/kidnapped-a-god-story/
In this heartfelt episode, John and Kathy Burke share about their new devotional, 'Imagine the God of Heaven.' John, known as a leading expert on NDEs, shares his journey from agnosticism to faith, while Kathy discusses her lifelong Christian walk and their collective ministry. The Burkes provide touching testimonies of God's love, majesty, and sovereignty as revealed through the Bible and NDE accounts, and discuss how these stories bring 'color' to the truths of scripture. They emphasize the transformative power of prayer and God's boundless love, aiming to help listeners deepen their understanding and relationship with God. Prepare to be captivated by God's love and character!
- 00:00 Preview
- 01:27 Meet John and Kathy: Their Journey and Testimonies
- 02:08 John's Near-Death Experience Expertise (40 YEARS of study and research!)
- 05:10 Kathy's Faith and Perspective on Scripture as an anchor
- 08:32 The Importance of Discernment in NDEs
- 14:07 The Power of Prayer: Real-Life Testimonies
- 26:28 A Mother's Perspective on God's Love
- 26:54 Reflecting on God's Attributes
- 27:21 The Masculine and Feminine in God
- 28:21 Experiencing God's Glory
- 34:39 The Boundless Love of God (my favorite!)
- 41:46 Understanding God's Sovereignty
- 43:14 A Personal Note of Gratitude
- 45:46 Closing Thoughts and Prayer
Colossians 3:2 (NKJV): "Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth."
Link for the new Imagine the God of Heaven Devotional: https://a.co/d/e2YxgfN
For John & Kathy's website (all books, share your NDE, etc): imagineheaven.net
Subscribe to the Imagine Heaven Podcast with John Burke: https://www.youtube.com/@JohnBurkeImagineHeaven/featured
- 00:00 The Tsunami Strikes: A Survivor's Tale
- 00:33 The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Facts and Figures
- 01:19 Introducing Riley: A Survivor's Story
- 02:26 Riley's Family Mission in Thailand
- 04:14 The Day of the Tsunami: Riley's Experience
- 12:17 Miraculous Survival and Aftermath
- 15:53 Journey to Healing: Overcoming Fear
- 21:12 Life After the Tsunami: Faith and Courage
- 29:05 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer
About Riley Riley Kehoe is a TED X speaker, podcaster, and writer. Through her writing and teaching, she seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: with God, you can beat fear. Much of her drive to succeed comes from several close encounters with death and the hard knocks she's experienced in life. No stranger to fear, Riley is not afraid to speak out about challenging topics. Her ability to be vulnerable while making people laugh is why so many young people are drawn to her content. After traveling as missionaries around the world in 2024, Riley and her husband, Jack, live in Nashville, Tennessee.
Riley has a Commercial Law and Management degree from Auckland University (New Zealand) and graduated with her Master's in Global Leadership with Honors from Fuller Theological Seminary (Pasadena, California) in 2021. The average age of the Global Leader enrolled in this program is fifty, making Riley the youngest student ever accepted and the first student accepted under thirty. In her spare time, Riley is a keen surfer, equestrian rider, and beach lifeguard, and she practices Mixed Martial Arts. Over the last three years, Riley has been exposed to 5+ million people. Riley's first book Three Seconds of Courage is released Jan 28, 2025. She plans on having a career in publishing for decades to come and is already at work on her second book. Riley will continue to deliver her core message through public speaking engagements.