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What is Jesus really like? Is heaven real? Can you actually hear God's voice?

After sharing his near-death experience with millions, Mike McKinsey returns to the Peaceful Presence Podcast to share the part of his story he kept private for more than 20 years. Mike describes what happened after he returned from heaven, when he says Jesus came to his hospital room, sat beside his bed for three hours, and changed the course of his life.

In this conversation, Mike shares what Jesus taught him during those three hours and how it changed the way he prays, hears God's voice, trusts God through difficult seasons, and sees heaven.

▶️ Watch Part 1: Hear Mike's complete near-death experience, his journey to heaven, and the events that led to this conversation. https://youtu.be/ydoB2mYTLwM

In this episode:

➡️ Why Mike waited 20 years to tell this part of his story
➡️ What he says Jesus was really like
➡️ Why Jesus told him, "I had to get you flat on your back so you could hear Me."
➡️ Why prayer is a dialogue, not a monologue
➡️ How Mike recognizes God's voice
➡️ The prayer God answered 40 years later
➡️ Why Mike no longer fears death


00:00 Heaven Is Real
01:20 The Story Mike Was Afraid to Tell
06:20 Jesus Sat Beside His Hospital Bed
07:24 "I Had to Get You Flat on My Back"
11:28 The Promise Jesus Made That Took 20 Years to Understand
17:02 "Tell the Whole Story"
22:21 What Jesus Is Really Like
26:13 Prayer Isn't a Monologue
28:27 Can You Actually Hear God's Voice?
31:34 Why Most People Miss God's Voice
33:22 Why Following Jesus Can Feel Harder
40:20 The Prayer God Answered 40 Years Later
44:27 Why Mike No Longer Fears Death
47:10 Angels, Demons & Spiritual Warfare
55:10 If You Want to Know Jesus, Start Here
59:07 Mike's Final Message


Connect with Mike McKinsey
🌐 Website (books, podcast & more)
https://www.mikemckinsey.com/

📖 I Held the Hand of Jesus in Heaven
Available on His Website and Amazon
https://a.co/d/0c4ApvWH

🎙️ After Heaven Podcast
@MikeMcKinseyNDE


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Have you ever gone to bed thinking, "I'll be a better mom tomorrow"?

Mom guilt, perfectionism, comparison, or feeling like you're not enough are all struggles that so many mothers carry, but they don't have to define your motherhood.

Bestselling author, speaker, and podcast host Rhonda Stoppe shares biblical wisdom for moms who want to let go of guilt, embrace motherhood as a sacred ministry, and become the mom God created them to be.

Together we talk about:

✔️ Why mom guilt keeps us stuck
✔️ The power of older women mentoring younger women
✔️ Letting go of control without giving up
✔️ Raising children with fearless faith
✔️ Overcoming perfectionism through God's Word
✔️ Why motherhood is one of the most important ministries you'll ever have

Using stories from her newest book, Moms of the Bible, Rhonda reveals timeless lessons from the fearless, flawed, and faithful women of Scripture.

0:00 The World's Not Falling Apart... It's Falling Into Place
0:37 Meet Rhonda Stoppe
3:13 The Beautiful Tribute Her Son Created
6:10 "I'll Be a Better Mom Tomorrow"
10:52 Why Every Mom Needs Older Women
13:18 Motherhood Is a Sacred Ministry
15:25 The Hardest Part of Motherhood: Letting Go
18:06 Gossip Is Destroying Christian Families
23:19 Is It Gossip or Just Venting?
27:00 Why a Healthy Marriage Helps Your Children
30:18 Why Your Husband Was Never Meant to Complete You
34:26 Letting Go as Your Children Grow Up
37:11 Teaching Your Kids About Purity
41:31 Breaking Free from Mom Guilt
43:10 The Power of Christian Community
47:19 Overcoming Perfectionism & Comparison
50:44 Raising Children Who Share Their Faith
54:14 Hope for Moms Who Feel Like They've Failed
58:40 What If You Didn't Have a Godly Mother?
1:03:00 Your Child's Choices Don't Define You
1:07:30 What Success in Motherhood Really Looks Like
1:12:45 The Moms of the Bible Who Surprised Rhonda Most
1:18:30 The Legacy Every Mother Leaves
1:26:20 A Final Encouragement for Every Mom

Follow Rhonda Stoppe:

🌿 Website: https://www.noregretswoman.com

📖 Get Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from the Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful
https://www.rhondastoppe.com/moms-of-the-bible-book/
or
https://a.co/d/01BOaEHJ

▶️ YouTube: @RhondaStoppeNoRegretsWoman

🎙️ Listen to Rhonda's podcast, Old Ladies Know Stuff:
https://pod.link/1648817407

🎵 Watch the beautiful tribute Rhonda's son created:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KtLUlQkjQxY


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They were good kids. Nick and Jack Savage were athletes, great students, and deeply loved. Then one decision changed everything.

Becky Savage shares the unimaginable story of losing both of her sons in the same night after an accidental overdose and how God carried her through the darkest season of her life. Today, Becky travels the country helping parents, schools, and communities prevent the same tragedy through education, faith, and honest conversations.

In this conversation, Becky explains:

◼ How one decision changed her family's life forever
◼ What really happened the night Nick and Jack died
◼ Why "good kids" are not immune to making life-changing choices
◼ The hidden dangers of prescription pills, counterfeit pills, and fentanyl
◼ How her faith in God sustained her through unimaginable grief
◼ The moment she realized she couldn't change the past, but could save other families
◼ The incredible God moments that brought peace and hope after losing her sons
◼ Practical ways every parent can start meaningful conversations with their children
◼ Why every family should have an exit plan before peer pressure ever happens
◼ How the 525 Foundation is helping save lives across the country

00:00 Introduction
01:01 Meet Becky Savage & Why This Story Matters
04:15 Life Before Tragedy: Meet Nick, Jack & the Savage Family
07:06 The Graduation Night That Changed Everything
09:28 Discovering Jack the Next Morning
13:40 The Heartbreaking Discovery of Nick
14:38 What Really Happened That Night?
17:16 Why "Good Kids" Aren't Immune to One Bad Choice
18:41 The Hidden Danger of Prescription Pills & Fentanyl
21:06 Why Becky Says Every Parent Needs This Conversation
23:23 Using Nick & Jack's Story to Start Conversations at Home
25:26 Living Through the Loss of Two Children
27:09 Protecting Their Family Through Grief
30:59 Did Becky Ever Question God?
31:29 How Faith Carried Becky Through Unimaginable Loss
33:14 Choosing Purpose Instead of Focusing on the "Why"
35:01 How the 525 Foundation Began
39:24 God's Hand in the Journey
41:18 God Winks That Brought Comfort After Loss
46:46 The Moment Becky Felt Her Sons Again
50:11 Becky's Message to Every Teenager
53:33 Parenting Conversations That Could Save a Life
54:58 Practical Tips for Talking to Your Kids About Drugs
56:52 Why Every Family Needs an Exit Plan
58:29 The $10 Parenting Tip Every Parent Should Know
59:40 How Nick & Jack's Legacy Is Saving Lives
1:02:48 Resources for Parents & The 525 Foundation
1:04:39 Final Encouragement

Learn More About Becky & The 525 Foundation:

🌐 525 Foundation – Prevention resources, parent guides, educational materials, and ways to get involved:
https://www.525foundation.org/

📖 Get Becky's book:
#ONECHOICE: How Ten Seconds Can Change Your Life
A powerful and eye-opening read for every parent, teenager, and young adult.
https://www.amazon.com/Onechoice-Seconds-Change-Your-Life/dp/1952491398

🎥 Watch the inspiring story of Nick & Jack Savage
Learn more about Nick and Jack's lives, the impact of their story, and the mission behind the 525 Foundation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eUm0tiPwAAU

📧 Email: becky@525foundation.org
Interested in bringing Becky to your school, community, conference, church, or event? Becky speaks across the country about overdose prevention, fentanyl awareness, and helping parents and teens make life-saving choices. Schools can also contact her directly for bulk book orders and curriculum resources.

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