The Real Storytellers

Decoding Cody & Noah: Autism, Jesus, and the Hidden Gifts We Miss

What if the non-speaking autistic individuals we underestimate are actually some of the clearest voices God is using today? 🕊️ In this deeply personal episode of The Real Storytellers Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Joe Infranco — author of Decoding Cody and a key voice behind Hidden Gifts Ministry. You may recognize him from Lila Rose’s platform and the viral podcast The Telepathy Tapes, which soared to #1 and shook a lot of people’s assumptions about autism, communication, and the spiritual realm. As Cody’s pastor, Joe has had a front-row seat to the journey of a young man with autism who began spelling out detailed insights about Jesus, angels, demons, spiritual warfare, and “the Hill” — a place many non-speaking autistic individuals say they visit with Jesus. As a mom to my son Noah, who has severe autism and is non-speaking, this conversation hit incredibly close to home. For years I quietly carried Noah’s experiences: Him naming people he’d never met, calling my friend by her real name that I didn’t even know, pointing to Akiane Kramarik’s “Prince of Peace” and saying, “Jesus”, knowing things before they happen, and a season where he seemed to be speaking to orbs of light in his room while we were walking through a very dark, painful chapter with his school, and so much more! I kept those stories hidden, afraid they’d be misunderstood or labeled “unbiblical.” Reading Decoding Cody and hearing from other families helped me realize it’s not just Noah. There are many others like him. In this episode, we talk about: 👉 Who Cody is and how Decoding Cody came to be 👉 Why so many non-speaking autistic individuals describe seeing angels, demons, and Jesus 👉 The idea of “assuming competence” and how often we underestimate our children 👉 How spelling and AAC have opened a door for many non-speaking autistic people to finally be heard 👉 Why Pastor Joe filters everything through Scripture first — and how he navigates skepticism, spiritual warfare, and discernment 👉 Stories from around the world of autistic and special needs individuals who see and know things in ways we can’t explain 👉 The heart behind Hidden Gifts Ministry and the urgent need for special needs ministries in churches 👉 How this journey inspired me to help start Project Noah, our special needs ministry at my church If you’re a parent of a child with autism or other special needs, someone who has quietly had “strange” experiences you don’t know how to talk about, a Christian struggling to reconcile the supernatural with solid biblical faith, a pastor or church leader wondering how to better serve special needs families…this conversation is for you. 💛 📖 Resources Mentioned: 🔹 Decoding Cody by Pastor Joe Infranco (available wherever books are sold) 🔹 Hidden Gifts Ministry: hiddengiftsministry.org 🔹 Follow Pastor Joe on Instagram: @pastorjoeinfranco ✨ If this episode encouraged you, please: 👍 Like the video 💬 Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments 📌 Subscribe to The Real Storytellers Podcast for more conversations at the intersection of faith, story, and the unseen ways God is moving ––– CONNECT –––– 📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDVybVFCeGZGU3pjeTlud3kyMGFVYjhuUl9xUXxBQ3Jtc0ttMUlhYjdqMlJ4NGd1WENXSHJnRXZWMF9NOHE3ZjF5TDlha0RYS2JzYWdMNTZTWEtzSm5oS1hXWEYtWl9iWTNjNmc3TWFRREhWWFFibTVFdXhpM3ZLTXZUMjhXRjVfeTVCbGkyZ214aFl2Ni10bERCSQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Flinktr.ee%2Frealstorytellers&v=Q6BOgYYpylY] ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnBFRHRxR1BWTVNjNG5SanhwbUZYNEt5QVNjUXxBQ3Jtc0tucjhoR1ViSEU3c2FpMldKZ1NnNlJad2NTUzJhNHNfZUExcmFTeG1VSW40Z0NuTXBsXzVOU1BEclN6S0FNUEhDdDNnVjZzdS1VQldIZlBYd2I4YjFMaDlrV0NIaDgwR2cyZHRQYTctYS1IeHdOWW1YNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbuymeacoffee.com%2Frealstorytv&v=Q6BOgYYpylY] 📩 Business / guest inquiries: realstorytellerpodcast@gmail.com If you feel called to donate to our new ministry Project Noah, thank you! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-... [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lhOUgtSG1Ua0FGRV9WQ2tnRWZrZm5GQnVLZ3xBQ3Jtc0tuYy1LdElKNXdKaWxyTG4zMHVjbm1sRU5jTjVFcEpGbW83RVNKNmkzVkRfbFhPT1dKMFY2Ym9OOG9DOXJDYkNWR1daZGdQdGtUSUprSWJ1ZFlTRU5yS2Z2dzlDYVdia1FPbE1lSVdqNlhnaVBscXZnRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.zeffy.com%2Fen-US%2Fdonation-form%2Fproject-noah&v=Q6BOgYYpylY] Thank you for being here and for loving our “hidden gifts” — they are not an inconvenience; they are image-bearers of God. 🕊️

From Horoscopes to Spiritual Warfare: The Door I Never Meant to Open

Welcome back, friends — I’ve been out for a bit, but I’m BACK. 🤍🙏This episode is actually a pre-recorded Real Storytellers segment from November that I never released… but I truly feel led to share it now.In today’s episode, I’m opening up about something I didn’t even know if I wanted to talk about publicly: the dangers of divination — horoscopes, zodiac signs, tarot readings, New Age spirituality, “light worker” language, and how something that looks harmless can quietly become a spiritual doorway. This is just a part of my testimony that I felt comfortable sharing and might even seem unbelievable, but it's all very real. I share my personal experiences with:✨ sleep paralysis and terrifying spiritual attacks starting in childhood✨ getting pulled into “innocent” horoscope/tarot content online✨ creepy messages and encounters that felt dark and personal✨ a vivid dream experience that felt like a warning from God✨ how repentance, prayer, and the name of Jesus brought freedom✨ why discernment matters more than ever right nowI’m also revisiting an older episode I recorded with Jenn Nizza (an ex-psychic who turned to Christ), and I’ll be sharing that again too — because this message is needed. Jenn does an incredible job breaking down how these practices operate spiritually and why Christians should not play with them.If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this stuff really that serious?” — or you’ve felt spiritual oppression, fear, confusion, or heaviness… I pray this encourages you and points you back to Jesus. 🕊️👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs discernment right now.📖 Open your Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, and trust God to lead you.God bless you 🤍––– CONNECT ––––📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: realstorytellerpodcast@gmail.com#RealStorytellers #ChristianTestimony #SpiritualWarfare #Deliverance #Divination #NewAgeToJesus #Discernment #FaithPodcast #JesusChrist

He Cut His Throat and Went to Hell – The Shocking Testimony of Pastor Steve Kang

What happens after we die? In this episode of The Real Storytellers Podcast, Nikki has a conversation with Pastor Steve Kang, founder of Revive The Nations, to share his near-death experience of spending hours in hell and the radical encounter with Jesus that changed everything. Once a devoted Buddhist and headed toward destruction, Steve attempted to take his own life and found himself in a horrifying spiritual reality—far from the peace he was promised. In this conversation, he shares: How he went from Buddhist and suicidal to a born-again follower of Jesus What he saw, heard, and felt during his time in hell How the prayers of believers played a role in his rescue The moment he encountered the love and voice of Jesus Why he now lives to “save one more for Jesus” and warn others about eternity Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts and self-harm in the context of a Christian testimony and recovery. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help immediately: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) https://988lifeline.org/get-help/ 📖 Order Pastor Steve’s book: 8 Hours in Hell: A Shocking Firsthand Experience of What Really Awaits in the Afterlife 👉 https://a.co/d/8aFG1fD 🔔 Subscribe for more real stories of faith, redemption, and transformation. 👍 Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear the truth about heaven, hell, and the hope found in Jesus. Connect with Pastor Steve Kang & Revive The Nations: 🌐 Website: www.allnationsjc.org 📺 YouTube: ⁨@SteveKang9879⁩ ––– CONNECT –––– 📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: realstorytellerpodcast@gmail.com #stevekangtestimony #stevekang #stevekangneardeathexperience #revivethenations #christiantestimony #helltestimony #neardeathexperience #nde #hellexperience #afterlifetestimony #realstorytellerspodcast #hell

Red Heifer & the Third Temple? A Conversation with Byron Stinson

What is the red heifer prophecy and why are so many people saying its ceremony could change everything? Are we in the end times? In this episode, I sit down with Byron Stinson to talk honestly about the red heifer, the Temple, and Bible prophecy. We unpack what a red heifer is according to Scripture, whether the modern ceremony is “real” or not, how priests tied to Israel’s ancient priestly line are involved, and what all of this means both physically and spiritually for believers today. 🔍 In this conversation, we cover: • What a red heifer is and where it shows up in the Bible (Numbers 19) • Whether the modern red heifer ceremony is considered valid or “real” • How priests connected to Israel’s ancient priestly lineage are born into this calling • The physical vs. spiritual side of the red heifer and temple talk • How red heifers are chosen, inspected, and approved (no blemish, no yoke) • The logistics: ranches, travel, inspections, and coordination with Israel • How the tribes of Israel were scattered and why that matters prophetically • How Christians can think about all of this without fear, hype, or confusion Whether you’re deep into prophecy or just curious what’s going on with the red heifer headlines, this episode will help you slow down, think biblically, and remember that Jesus is still the center of the story. Check out Byron's Website: https://www.byronstinson.me/ Information on Rebuilding the Temple: https://www.buildthetemple.com/ Learn more: https://fathershousefoundation.com/ Buy Byron's Book Hunt for the Red Heifer: https://a.co/d/4wRjraK ––– CONNECT –––– 📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: realstorytellerpodcast@gmail.com #RedHeifer #BibleProphecy #Israel #ThirdTemple #EndTimes #ByronStinson #Numbers19 #Temple #ChristianPodcast #RealStorytellers #redheiferprophecy #revelations #tribulation

Finding Common Ground with Nadia4Real

Finding Common Ground with Nadia | Real Storytellers Podcast In today’s episode, Nikki sits down with Nadia from the YouTube channel “Nadia4Real” for an honest, thoughtful conversation about influence, healing, and seeing the world clearly, even when we don’t agree on everything. This episode is all about respectful dialogue, critical thinking, and finding common ground in a world that thrives on division. Nadia shares her journey, the experiences that shaped her worldview, and the heart behind her mission to help people “spot the lies and reclaim their sanity.” We dive into: • How to have conversations with people you disagree with • Discernment, truth, and emotional clarity • Breaking free from manipulation and cultural confusion • The importance of healing and thinking for yourself Whether you’re a longtime follower of Nadia or hearing her for the first time, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and hopefully help you reconsider how we engage with different perspectives. CONNECT with Nadia Check out her latest book Reframe It: https://a.co/d/c6Gg45P [https://a.co/d/c6Gg45P] YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@Nadia4Real [www.youtube.com/@Nadia4Real] CONNECT WITH THE REAL STORYTELLER'S PODCAST ✨ Subscribe for more real conversations, real stories, and real growth. FOLLOW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nikkimarie520/# [https://www.instagram.com/Nikkimarie520/#]YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Realstorytellerspodcast [https://www.youtube.com/@Realstorytellerspodcast] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers [ https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers] Buy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv [ https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv] Business Email: realstorytellerpodcast@gmail.com [realstorytellerpodcast@gmail.com]