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I Was Taught Miracles Had Stopped—Then I Experienced God - #170 Jesse Schlabach

For decades, Jesse Schlabach believed miracles had stopped. Then he experienced God in a way he couldn’t explain away. Jesse was raised in a tradition that taught God no longer moved in supernatural ways. But after years of living under the weight of religious pressure, battling deep shame from childhood trauma, and even facing suicidal thoughts, everything came to a breaking point. What followed wasn’t a new idea about God—it was a real encounter with the Holy Spirit that changed how he thinks, lives, and relates to the people around him. In this conversation, Jesse shares how his faith moved from something he understood in his head to something he actually experienced. He talks about hearing God in a way he never had before, the moment he witnessed a physical healing in an everyday setting, and how stepping into the gifts of the Spirit began to transform his prayer life, his marriage, and his identity. This episode is for anyone who has ever felt stuck in religion, weighed down by shame, or unsure if God is still active today. ---------- ✟ ✟ ✟ NEW! ✟ ✟ ✟ SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS from this episode: ⇨ Where in your life might God be inviting you to move from “head knowledge” to “heart transformation”? ⇨ What might you be holding onto—fear, control, shame, pride, or offense—that could be limiting your openness to the Holy Spirit’s work? ⇨ How have you seen obedience—especially when it felt uncomfortable or didn’t make sense—produce spiritual fruit in your life or in others? Key Bible Verses for further study: ⇨ Romans 8:1–2 ⇨ 1 John 5:13–15 ⇨ Isaiah 43:1–4 ----------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

Atheist Calls Out to the "Universe"… and JESUS Showed Up - #169 Lucy Meadows

Lucy Meadows was raised atheist and became openly hostile toward Christianity after being labeled and pushed out in a heavily Christian environment. But she didn’t reject spirituality altogether. As long as it wasn’t Christianity, she was open to it—and what she stepped into was real. But it didn’t lead where she expected. What began as exploration turned into something darker. Something she couldn’t control. And eventually, it led her to a moment in her living room where, without having the right words or even knowing who she was reaching out to, she asked for help. What happened next was immediate. It was personal. And it completely disrupted everything she thought she knew about God, truth, and even her own identity. In this conversation, Lucy shares: ⇨ What it was like growing up atheist and rejecting Christianity ⇨ How New Age spirituality opened the door to real supernatural experiences ⇨ The moment everything shifted when she cried out for help ⇨ What she encountered in her living room ⇨ How that moment changed her instantly—not gradually ⇨ What she’s discovered about truth, identity, and the reality of God If you’ve ever questioned whether God is real—or wondered what would happen if you genuinely reached out—this conversation will challenge you. LINK TO BOOK MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE: ⇨ The Prayer of Freedom, Beatty Carmichael ⇨ https://amzn.to/4sOwopI --------------- CONNECT WITH LUCY HERE ⇨ https://lumeadows.com/ ---------------- ✟ ✟ ✟ NEW! ✟ ✟ ✟ SMALL GROUP DISCUSSION QUESTIONS from this episode: ⇨ How can believers reflect Christ more faithfully to people who have been wounded by the church? ⇨ Have you ever experienced God in a way that changed your understanding of Him? What happened? ⇨ What are some areas in your life where God may be inviting you to trust His truth over your own understanding? Key Bible Verses for Further Study: ⇨ John 14:6 ⇨ Romans 12:2 ⇨ Psalm 34:18 ---------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

God Taught Me Music Overnight… But That Was Just the Beginning - # 168 Katie Peters

At one point in Katie Peters’ life, she sat down at a piano with almost no ability to play—and the music just flowed. No training. No practice. No explanation. But what she discovered next was even more profound. For years, Katie had walked with God, but like many people, she wrestled with questions that don’t go away just because you believe. How do you know when it’s really God? How do you hear His voice? And what does it actually mean for Christ to live through you instead of striving to live for Him? What unfolded in her life wasn’t about trying harder or becoming more disciplined. It was about surrender—and learning to recognize the voice of God in a way that changed everything. The music wasn’t the destination. It was the evidence. In this conversation, you’ll discover: ⇨ What it actually feels like to hear God’s voice ⇨ Why striving in your faith may be holding you back ⇨ The difference between living for God and letting Him live through you ⇨ How surrender unlocks transformation you can’t manufacture --------------- KATIE’S WEBSITE: https://hopeiscalling.com/ KATIE’S YOUTUBE CHANNEL: https://www.youtube.com/@KatieM_Peters ---------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

After Everything I Did… I Didn’t Expect God to Show Up - #167 Michelle Slump

She spent years running—through addiction, broken relationships, and choices she knew were pulling her deeper into darkness. But what she began to experience along the way… she couldn’t explain. Michelle Slump’s story isn’t just about addiction or hitting rock bottom. It’s about what happens when someone opens doors they don’t fully understand—and what follows them because of it. She describes moments that felt beyond psychological—seeing things, hearing things, even physical manifestations that left her questioning what was real. For years, she tried to manage it. To numb it. To outrun it. Until everything collapsed into a single moment where she realized she couldn’t fix it anymore. So she did something she had never fully done before—she surrendered. What she says happened next wasn’t subtle. It wasn’t theoretical. The presence of God met her in that moment and began to pull her out of a lifetime of chaos, addiction, and spiritual oppression. This conversation explores: ⇨ How addiction and destructive patterns can open doors you don’t recognize at the time ⇨ The reality of spiritual experiences that go beyond what we can explain ⇨ What true surrender actually looks like—and why it’s so hard to reach ⇨ What happens when God meets you at your lowest point. If you’ve ever felt stuck in patterns you can’t break, or wondered if there’s more going on beneath the surface, this story will challenge the way you see both darkness and freedom. MICHELLE'S YOUTUBE CHANNEL ⇨ https://www.youtube.com/@UCSU1LFeNGyGkKVYcsMr1sbQ MICHELLE'S WEBSITE ⇨ https://www.isurrenderall.me/ ---------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

I Thought I Found God… But Something Else Was Speaking - #166 Cheryl Pinto

Raised in a religious home but left with unanswered questions, Cheryl walked away from faith and began searching for something more—something real, something powerful. That search led her deep into New Age spirituality: meditation, energy healing, spirit guides, and eventually ayahuasca ceremonies in the Amazon. What she experienced felt undeniable. She heard a voice. She saw things she couldn’t explain. She began accessing knowledge she didn’t have. It seemed like she was finally tapping into something real. But something wasn’t right. What she thought was spiritual… wasn’t from God. In this conversation, Cheryl shares how that path pulled her deeper into deception—and the moment everything shifted when she encountered the true presence of God. What followed wasn’t just clarity, but a confrontation between what had been influencing her and the Holy Spirit. Cheryl's YouTube Channel ⇨ https://www.youtube.com/@TheSupernaturalTruth ---------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.