174. Miraculous Journey of Survival & Radical Forgiveness: Chris Carrier's Testimony

DEC 4, 202555 MIN
Everyday Miracles Podcast

174. Miraculous Journey of Survival & Radical Forgiveness: Chris Carrier's Testimony

DEC 4, 202555 MIN

Description

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/