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Why do you feel lonely even with friends? If you’re feeling alone, disconnected, or wondering why you feel lonely in a world more connected than ever, this episode will help you understand why and how to build real, meaningful relationships.

In this episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, Olivia Figuered sits down with April Farlow to talk about the reality so many are facing... feeling isolated despite having people around them.

We dive into:

➡️ what real friendship actually looks like
➡️ why loneliness is increasing
➡️ how to show up for others in both hard and good seasons
➡️ how the people around you shape your future
➡️ how to step into your identity without dimming your light

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🔗 Connect with April Farlow
To learn more about April, the work she’s doing, or to get a copy of her book Pieces of You, check out the links below:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fragmentsoffaith_/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61567739151510

Website www.aprilfarlow.com

Get her book Pieces of You:
https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-You-https://www.amazon.com/Pieces-You-Knowing-Light-Whose/dp/1960810723

Lydia’s Place (Nonprofit): https://lydias-place.com/

Publishing (Yorkshire Publishing): https://yorkshirepublishing.com/
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About the Podcast:
The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!

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What does it look like when someone fully surrenders to the assignment God has placed on their life?

In today’s episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Brian Simmons, the lead translator of The Passion Translation Bible, to hear the story behind the work, the journey, and the heart that shaped it.

From remote missions… to powerful encounters… to spending nearly two decades of his life translating the Bible…

But what stayed with me wasn’t the scale of what he did, but rather the heart and passion behind it all..

I hope this conversation gives you a fresh perspective and speaks to your heart in a new way.
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Learn more about Dr. Brian Simmons and his work:
https://www.passionandfire.com/

To explore more about The Passion Translation, you can find additional information here:
https://www.thepassiontranslation.com/
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About the Podcast:

The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!

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Have you been feeling distant from God… and you’re not sure why?

In this short teaching from the Draw Closer to God series on the Peaceful Presence Podcast, Olivia Figuered shares how unresolved anger and unforgiveness may be quietly blocking your peace and your connection with God.

Many of us are praying, showing up, and trying to do the “right things”… but still feel disconnected. What if the issue isn’t what you’re doing, but what you’re holding onto?

Drawing from the book of Matthew and real-life experience, this episode walks you through:

➡️Why anger doesn’t just stay where you put it...it cycles back to you.
➡️How unforgiveness affects your thoughts, peace, and ability to hear God
➡️The difference between forgiving a person and excusing their behavior
➡️What to do when you feel hurt not just by people...but even by God
➡️A simple, practical way to release anger and reconnect with Him

✨ This is part of the Draw Closer to God series - short teachings designed to help you:

Hear God more clearly
Let go of what’s weighing you down
Walk in peace, purpose, and trust

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About the Podcast:
The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!

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What if the hard things you’re walking through right now… aren’t happening to you, but are actually drawing you closer to God?

In this episode of my Draw Closer to God series, I’m sharing something the Lord has been showing me...a different way to look at life, challenges, and even the everyday moments we often overlook.

So many of us wait until things fall apart before we turn to God. But what if every moment... the good, the hard, and everything in between is an invitation to know Him more?

In this episode, we talk about:

Why we often seek God in hard seasons
How to begin recognizing Him in your everyday life
The shift that brings more peace, clarity, and connection with Him
And a simple way to start drawing closer to God today

If you’ve been feeling disconnected, overwhelmed, or just wanting more of God in your life, I hope something in this episode encourages you.

👉 Download my free guide: 7 Ways I Personally Draw Closer to God
https://oliviafiguered.com/request-pdf-download/

And if this encouraged you, subscribe and share so we can get more faith-filled content into the hearts of people who need it.
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About the Podcast:
The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!

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Feeling spiritually stuck… or distant from God?
What if the reason isn’t what you think?

In this first short episode of my Draw Closer to God series, I’m sharing something the Lord has really been putting on my heart.
Sometimes the thing blocking our connection with God isn’t spiritual at all… it’s something in our everyday life that’s simply out of order.

Sometimes we think getting closer to God means doing more like praying more, going to church more, trying harder…
and those things are good, but sometimes it’s not about doing more.
It’s about removing what’s in the way.

So many people are searching for how to get closer to God, how to hear Him more clearly, or why they feel disconnected…
but what if the answer starts with something practical?

In Bible 1 Timothy 3:5, it says:
“If anyone does not know how to manage his own household, how can he take care of God’s church?”

This points to a deeper principle:
✨ what’s closest to us matters first
✨ order creates space for overflow
✨ small shifts can lead to real spiritual growth

In this episode, we talk about:

Why you may feel spiritually stuck
How getting your life in order impacts your relationship with God
Simple, practical shifts to help you reconnect
How to invite God into your everyday life, not just a moment

🎧 This is Episode 1 of my Draw Closer to God series - short teachings on what may be blocking your connection with God and how to move forward with clarity and peace.

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I created a guide: 7 personal things I do to deepen my relationship with God
Download it here: https://oliviafiguered.com/request-pdf-download/

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My heart is that no matter where you are in your walk with God, something here helps you go a little deeper.
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About the Podcast:
The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.
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What would you do if you were told there were no options left?

In this episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, I sit down with Lourdes LaVoy to talk about what she calls “Option C”- Creator's Divine Design. She chose to heal herself of cancer through a different way of approaching health, healing, and faith when everything felt hopeless.

Lourdes was once told she had only one week to live. Today, years later, she shares how that moment led her to completely rethink the body, healing, and her relationship with God... and how it ultimately became her purpose.

Lourdes also shares about the angel encounters she experienced during her healing journey. These encounters brought her guidance, clarity, and a deeper connection with God that she now uses to help others.

This conversation explores:

➡️What “Option C” really means
➡️How the body may be designed to heal
➡️The role of faith, prayer, and mindset in difficult seasons
➡️Why so many people feel out of options—and what to do next
➡️How to begin reconnecting with your body and with God

Whether you’re walking through a health challenge, feeling overwhelmed, or simply searching for a deeper understanding of how faith and the body work together, I hope this episode will give you a new perspective and renewed hope.

🎬 Watch the trailer or the full documentary to Option C - Creator's Divine Design:
https://vimeo.com/ondemand/optionccreatorsdivine

🌿 Visit her website:
http://www.CreateOptionC.com

💬 Join her free Facebook community:
https://m.facebook.com/groups/CreateOptionC/?ref=share&mibextid=wwXIfr

👉 Watch my first interview with Lourdes where she shares her cancer journey and the full story of her healing process.
https://youtu.be/ojzh1W8mhe8?si=EjfJD7Un-qMNdSGw

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About the Podcast:
The Peaceful Presence Podcast is a faith-based Christian podcast sharing miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teaching to strengthen your walk with God. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reveals how God guides and restores us in seasons we never expected.

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!

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Feeling burned out, overwhelmed, or unsure what God is doing in this season of your life? In this episode, Olivia Figuered sits down with Mandy Horne to talk about navigating life transitions, rebuilding your foundation with God, and finding clarity in a new season.

Mandy Horne is a Registered Nurse and Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach who helps women of faith navigate seasons of burnout, transition, and misalignment. In this conversation, she shares her personal testimony, how her experience in the medical field led her toward a more holistic approach to wellness, and why caring for your body, mind, and spirit all matter.

Together, we talk about:

• How to navigate a new season of life with faith
• Burnout, overwhelm, and learning to slow down
• Identity in Christ and building a strong foundation
• The connection between physical, emotional, and spiritual health
• Taking small steps toward healing and clarity

If you’ve been feeling stretched, uncertain, or like you’re stepping into something new… this episode may speak to you.

👉 If this encouraged you, make sure to subscribe or follow for more faith-based encouragement, real conversations, and stories that point you back to peace, purpose, and God’s presence.

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Connect with Mandy Horne:

🌿 Website: https://wellspringoflifecoaches.com

📥 Free resource: https://gift.wellspringoflifecoaches.com/wellspring

Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!

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What happens when you pray for a miracle… and the miracle doesn’t come the way you hoped?

In this episode of the Peaceful Presence Podcast, Olivia Figuered sits down with Zach Rippey, host of the I Like Birds Podcast & Ministry, to talk about the devastating loss of his best friend and the journey of faith that followed.

Zach shares the heartbreaking story of receiving the call that his best friend had suffered a tragic accident while whitewater rafting. After ten days of praying, believing, and hoping for a miracle, the outcome was not what they had prayed for.

Together, Olivia and Zach have an honest conversation about grief, unanswered prayers, trusting God through loss, and how faith can still grow even when life doesn’t unfold the way we hoped.

If you have ever asked questions like:

• Why didn’t God answer my prayer?
• How do you overcome the death of a best friend?
• How do you keep your faith after losing someone you love?
• Where is God in the middle of grief?

This conversation will encourage you and remind you that healing can come, even in the hardest moments of life.

In this episode we discuss:

• Losing a best friend unexpectedly
• Praying for miracles and trusting God’s plan
• Navigating grief and emotional healing
• Finding purpose after loss
• Faith, hope, and eternal perspective

Zach also shares how this experience inspired his upcoming book "Me, Armani, and Jesus," a story about friendship, loss, and the hope found in Christ.

Follow Zach Rippey and connect with his ministry:
➡️ Instagram: @ilikebirdsministry
https://www.instagram.com/ilikebirdsministry/
➡️ YouTube: @ilikebirdspodcast
➡️ https://ilikebirdsministry.com/
Here you can also get a copy of his book and stay updated on his upcoming book release
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