Peaceful Presence Podcast: Testimonies of Faith, Hope & Miracles

with Olivia Figuered | Spiritual Growth, Personal Transformation, Near-Death Experiences & Divine Redirection
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What if your breaking point was really God’s blueprint? The Peaceful Presence Podcast with Olivia Figuered is a faith-based Christian podcast filled with miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teachings to strengthen your walk with God.  Each conversation offers encouragement to help you grow spiritually and experience God in a deeper, more personal way. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reminds you that God has a purpose for your life , even in the seasons you didn’t expect. Follow now for weekly encouragement, faith-building conversations, and real stories of God’s presence at work in the lives of everyday people.

  1. 5d ago

    Can Science Prove God Exists? A Former Atheist Doctor Explains

    Send us Fan Mail Can science point us toward evidence of God? Dr. Ricky Arenson is an endocrinologist, geriatrician, and former atheist who came to believe in God through his experiences with medicine, science, and studying the human body. In this episode we explore what changed his mind, the extraordinary complexity of DNA and the human body, intelligent design, and why he believes science and faith don't have to be at odds. We also discuss how to build a relationship with God and what truly makes for a happy, meaningful life. 📖 Get Dr. Ricky Arenson's book, "Cracking the God Code: The Scientific Case" Here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/9655243958 👉 Explore all his books on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/author/drrickyarenson You can also find his books "Spaceship Parenting" and "Why Couples Drive Each Other Crazy" on his Amazon author page. 🌍 Visit Dr. Ricky's website https://drrickyarenson.com ❤️ If this conversation resonates with you, please subscribe and share it with someone searching for answers about faith, science, or God's existence. 00:00 From Atheist to Believer — Preview 00:25 Meet Dr. Ricky Arenson 01:26 How a Doctor Became an Author 05:12 Why He Changed His Mind About God 09:26 Does God Exist? The Search for Answers 11:16 Intelligent Design and the Big Bang 18:47 DNA and the Miracle of the Human Body 21:45 The Immune System and Intelligent Design 28:09 Evolution, DNA, and the Human Eye 35:46 Who Designed the Universe? 38:14 Can Science Explain Everything? 40:30 Science and Faith Working Together 44:37 Why Don't More Doctors Believe in God? 48:00 Why Do Bad Things Happen? 49:08 Remembering God in Everyday Life 52:20 Biblical Prophecy and Deuteronomy 56:59 The Miracle of Staying Alive 01:03:11 From Knowing About God to Experiencing Him 01:07:19 How to Build a Relationship With God 01:12:38 What Makes a Life Well Lived? 01:15:44 Dr. Ricky's Books and Where to Find Him Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    Can Science Prove God Exists? A Former Atheist Doctor Explains

  2. Oct 15

    How Faith Can Help Rewire Your Brain | Alison Herron

    Send us Fan Mail Can faith help rewire your brain? What does neuroscience reveal about the biblical teaching to be transformed by renewing your mind? After years of chronic illness, unexplained symptoms, anxiety, and sleepless nights, Alison Herron discovered brain retraining and neuroplasticity. What surprised her most was recognizing connections between brain science and principles she'd been reading in Scripture her entire life. Alison shares her journey toward healing and how faith, prayer, gratitude, visualization, music, and movement became part of her daily practice. She also turned her experience into Faith Squared Music to  help others. In this conversation, we explore: • Brain retraining, neuroplasticity, and the mind-body connection • Chronic illness, stress, and the fight-or-flight response • Romans 12:2 and the renewing of your mind • How prayer, gratitude, and visualization influenced Alison's recovery • The power of our thoughts, words, and self-talk • How singing, music, and dance became tools for transformation • Why Alison believes neuroscience and the teachings of Jesus go hand in hand 00:00 Neuroscience, faith, and the gospel of Jesus 00:23 How faith can help rewire your brain 01:01 Alison Herron's chronic illness story 06:39 Over 50 unexplained symptoms 10:14 When prayers for healing seem unanswered 12:49 Discovering brain retraining 14:53 What is brain retraining and neuroplasticity? 17:52 How to change patterns of fear and stress 21:04 Rewiring the brain through music and movement 29:24 The surprising connection between science and Scripture 33:12 Romans 12:2: Renewing your mind 34:09 Visualizing Jesus and finding comfort 38:21 Biblical hope and the power of gratitude 41:34 Changing your thoughts, words, and prayers 45:51 Faith Squared: Free brain retraining resources 49:42 Why singing and dancing matter 54:13 What Alison learned about faith and healing 57:16 Closing thoughts and where to find Alison CONNECT WITH ALISON HERRON | FAITH SQUARED MUSIC Alison has created an incredible collection of music, videos, and free resources to help people explore brain retraining and faith. 🌐 Website: https://faith-squared.com/ ▶️ Alison's YouTube channel: @FaithSquaredMusic https://www.youtube.com/@FaithSquaredMusic 🎵 Alison's newest song:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHkmdBrY_Kg&lc=UgxeKZzOp44sEPAwup94AaABAg 👉 Her newest Brain Debrief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGv1JiNIJ98&t=83s  ✍️ What stood out to you most about the connection between faith and brain science?  I'd love to hear from you in the comments. If these conversations encourage you, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for stories of faith, hope, and miracles that help you draw closer to God and recognize His presence in your everyday life. SCRIPTURES DISCUSSED Romans 12:2 - Be transformed by the renewing of your mind Hebrews 9:11 - Christ, the High Priest of good things to come Hebrews 12:2 - Looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith Alison shares her personal experience with brain retraining and recovery. This conversation is for inspiration and education and is not a substitute for professional medical care. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    How Faith Can Help Rewire Your Brain | Alison Herron

  3. Oct 8

    She Lost Two Sons 3 Months Apart - What She Discovered About God's Presence and Life After Death

    Send us Fan Mail After losing two sons just three months apart, Brandy Macauley began experiencing signs she believes came from her sons and a deeper awareness of God's presence. In this heartfelt conversation, Brandy shares about the loss of one son to suicide and her other son to brain cancer, and how these experiences transformed her understanding of grief, God's presence, and life after death. Can we still feel the presence of loved ones after death? How do we recognize God's presence within us? And how do we find peace, purpose, and joy after losing someone we love? Brandy shares why she believes the Kingdom of God is within us and how learning to trust that inner connection can transform our everyday lives. Whether you're grieving someone you love, wondering about life after death, or longing to feel closer to God, I hope this conversation encourages you to remain open to His presence, love, and the possibilities beyond what we can see. ➡️ CONNECT WITH BRANDY MACAULEY Ready to Dive Into Believing   https://readytodiveintobelieving.love/ ➡️ Subscribe to or Follow the Peaceful Presence Podcast for stories of FAITH, HOPE & MIRACLES and conversations that draw us closer to God. 00:00 A Mother's Story: Losing Two Sons   01:33 Feeling God's Presence Within Us   02:55 Brandy's Story and Life After Death   04:16 Brain Cancer, Suicide, and Unimaginable Loss   05:53 Feeling Her Sons' Presence After Death   10:15 Can We Still Connect With Loved Ones?   16:07 Signs From Loved Ones and Trusting Them   17:12 Is God Within Us?   19:26 Near-Death Experiences and Unconditional Love   20:44 The Kingdom of God Is Within You   24:49 Intuition, Compassion, and Spiritual Gifts   34:35 Recognizing God's Guidance in Everyday Life   41:01 Learning to Trust Your Intuition   46:17 Where to Begin With Emotional Healing   48:06 Letting Go of Grief, Guilt, and Shame   53:12 Trusting the First Thought and God's Guidance   55:28 Finding Purpose After Loss   01:01:59 Creating New Memories With Loved Ones   01:03:28 Signs, Dreams, and Personal Experiences   01:11:54 Why Brandy Says to Look Within   01:15:19 We Are All Part of the Body of Christ   01:16:53 How to Connect With Brandy 01:17:53 Being Open to Signs From Loved Ones Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    She Lost Two Sons 3 Months Apart - What She Discovered About God's Presence and Life After Death

  4. Oct 1

    Avalanche Survivor Buried Alive for 296 Minutes - Then His Wife Saved His Life

    Send us Fan Mail Avalanche survivor Mike Harris shares his incredible story of surviving nearly five hours buried beneath the snow after triggering an avalanche while skiing alone. In this conversation with Mike and his wife, Penny, we talk about avalanche survival, prayer, faith in God, answered prayer, trusting the Holy Spirit,  his remarkable rescue, and the series of events they believe led to a miracle. Mike and Penny also share what they both experienced while Mike was trapped beneath the snow and how surviving the avalanche has changed their faith and  life. If you enjoy real-life miracle stories, testimonies of faith, and supernatural encounters, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of hope and transformation. 💬 What stood out to you most about Mike and Penny’s story? Let me know in the comments. 00:00 A Desperate Voicemail 01:12 Meet Avalanche Survivor Mike Harris & His Wife Penny 03:25 The Last Text Before the Avalanche 04:06 Mike Triggers the Avalanche 04:39 Penny’s Gut Feeling the Night Before 07:28 Why Mike Promised to Keep Checking In 09:42 “God Was in the Details” 11:22 The Faith Behind Their 30-Year Marriage 13:18 What It Feels Like to Be Caught in an Avalanche 19:01 “I Thought I Survived”- Then the Second Wave Hit 20:55 Buried Alive: “I Knew the Clock Was Ticking” 22:08 His Phone Wouldn’t Work - So He Prayed 23:23 “God, Let Someone Know I’m Here” 24:09 The Warning Mike Believes Came From the Holy Spirit 25:12 Praying for Peace While Buried 26:05 “Do It for My Wife and Four Kids” 27:11 Surrendering His Life to God 30:17 Buried Beneath Thousands of Pounds of Snow 31:08 Penny Realizes His Location Isn’t Moving 33:00 Penny Falls to Her Knees and Prays 36:50 “I Was Asking for a Miracle” 41:22 The Search for Mike Begins 42:57 Penny Feels an Unexpected Peace 44:07 The Last “I Love You” Text 45:09 They Found Him 47:09 His Phone Vibrates Before He Blacks Out 48:06 Mike Wakes Up in the Ambulance 50:04 “He Heard Me” 58:00 Seeing His Family in the Hospital 59:00 Severe Hypothermia & the Reality of His Survival 1:00:00 296 Minutes Buried Beneath the Snow 1:04:00 How Surviving Changed Mike’s Life 1:06:08 Why Mike Now Shares His Miracle Story 1:07:55 The Wife He Believes Helped Save His Life 1:11:10 “He Knows Me and He Loves Me” 1:12:06 What Mike Hopes You Take From His Story 1:15:40 Mike’s Faith & Teaching the Bible 1:16:53 Final Thoughts Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    Avalanche Survivor Buried Alive for 296 Minutes - Then His Wife Saved His Life

  5. Sep 24

    Stress, Anxiety & Perfectionism: A Gentler Way to Find God’s Peace | Beth Powell

    Send us Fan Mail How do you find God’s peace when you can’t stop pushing yourself? Beth Powell shares what she learned after years of perfectionism, stress, and living in fight-or-flight and why discovering God’s gentleness changed the way she approaches healing, faith, and everyday life. We talk about HeartMath and heart coherence, calming the nervous system, becoming more present with God, hearing God when life feels overwhelming, and moving from striving to resting in His love. Beth also guides us through a simple practice to help quiet the mind, settle the body, and move from stress toward peace. CONNECT WITH BETH ➡️ Learn more about Beth: https://www.bethpowell.com/ ➡️ Access Beth’s Gentle Reset: https://gentlereset.bethpowell.com/ 00:00 Preview 00:34 Introduction 01:08 Meet Beth Powell 02:05 20 Years of Chronic Pain & Her Turning Point 06:36 Discovering the Power of God’s Gentleness 12:18 How to Stop Pushing Yourself 13:18 HeartMath, Stress & Heart Coherence 15:27 3 Simple Steps to Move From Stress to Peace 22:59 Olivia’s Story of Care & Gratitude 24:17 Guided Exercise: From Stress to Peace 31:01 Being Still & Learning to Be Gentle With Yourself 35:27 Can Stress Affect How We Hear God? 38:22 Learning to Listen to Your Body 41:53 When Anxiety Becomes Your “Normal” 46:43 How to Recognize Emotional Triggers 49:30 What Beth Has Learned About God 53:02 Breaking Free From Religious Striving 53:44 “God Told Me Not to Read My Bible” 55:30 Learning to Remain in God’s Love 59:09 Experiencing God vs. Just Reading About Him 01:03:00 Beth’s Gentle Reset 01:04:23 Beth’s Background & Credentials 01:05:36 Closing If this conversation encouraged you, please like and give a rating to the Peaceful Presence Podcast and share it with someone who may need it today. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    Stress, Anxiety & Perfectionism: A Gentler Way to Find God’s Peace | Beth Powell

  6. Sep 17

    Trauma Nurse’s Near-Death Experience Changed What She Believed About Death

    Send us Fan Mail Danielle Slupesky spent years working as an ER and trauma nurse, but a medical crisis put her on the other side of emergency care. During surgery, Danielle had a near-death experience that changed the way she sees death and the way she lives.  In this conversation, she shares what she experienced, the life review that allowed her to experience moments through the eyes of others, why she says there was “zero fear,” and how the experience ultimately led her to become a death doula. Danielle has shared her near-death experience before, but in this conversation, we address some of the questions her experience has raised, explore how it differs from what some might expect, and make room for the mystery of what we may not fully understand. 00:00 – “This Is Dying”  A Glimpse of Danielle’s NDE 01:09 – Who Danielle Was Before Her Near-Death Experience 04:37 – The Medical Crisis That Changed Everything 08:38 – “Oh Yeah, This Is Dying”  And There Was "Zero Fear" 09:49 – The Light - “It Was Home” 12:38 – Her Life Review & Experiencing Life Through Others’ Eyes 17:32 – Why She Didn’t See Jesus, Angels or Guides 23:27 – The Moment She Had to Choose Whether to Stay 28:45 – Why She Came Back & Became a Death Doula 33:11 – What Is a Death Doula? 37:29 – Faith, Different Beliefs & Making Room for Mystery 45:05 – Forgiveness After Her Father & Grandfather Were Murdered 47:43 – What Her NDE Taught Her About Oneness & Connection 53:15 – “Can We Make Room for the Mystery?” 58:22 – Danielle’s Death Doula Work & How to Connect CONNECT WITH DANIELLE Website & Death Doula Services: https://www.deathdouladanielle.com/ ABOUT PEACEFUL PRESENCE PODCAST Stories of faith, hope & miracles to help you experience God in a deeper and more personal way. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    Trauma Nurse’s Near-Death Experience Changed What She Believed About Death

  7. Sep 10

    19 Years Sober - But His Biggest Regret Wasn’t the Addiction | Tommy Sablan

    Send us Fan Mail What if the thing you regret most isn’t what you did, but rather the moments you missed? Longtime radio and TV personality Tommy Sablan opens up about addiction, nearly 19 years of sobriety, faith, loss, and the lessons that changed how he sees what matters most in life. From confronting his own addiction to losing the people closest to him, Tommy shares an honest reminder to be present while we still have the opportunity. If this episode speaks to you, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of faith, hope, healing, and miracles and share this conversation with someone who may need to hear it. CONNECT WITH TOMMY SABLAN Follow Tommy on social media: @TommySablan WATCH TOMMY’S NEW SHOW, SOBER Catch SOBER on KUSI and stream episodes through the FOX 5 San Diego / KUSI app: Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/fox-5-san-diego-kusi-news/id586932831 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tribtv.kswb2&hl=en_US FOX 5 San Diego Apps: https://fox5sandiego.com/apps/ Also available on Roku and Apple TV through the FOX 5 KUSI Now App 00:00 Tommy Sablan on Regret & What Really Matters 01:20 Meet Tommy Sablan: San Diego Radio & TV Personality 03:43 Losing His Family & Coping With Grief 07:53 Tommy Sablan’s Radio Career & National Radio Hall of Fame 12:08 9/11 & the San Diego Human Flag Story 17:00 Growing Up Around Heroin Addiction 20:20 His Brother Ray’s Heroin Addiction & Recovery 24:03 How God Helped His Brother Get Sober 25:17 “I Thought I Was the Good Son”/ Facing His Own Addiction 27:42 The Night Tommy Sablan Chose Sobriety 30:13 “My Name Is Tommy and I’m an Addict” 31:29 Nearly 19 Years Sober: “Who’s Going to Know?” 32:22 Faith, God & Sobriety 34:42 Chelsea King, Amber Dubois & a Spiritual Encounter 37:41 Recognizing Signs From God & Loved Ones 40:41 Tommy’s New Show SOBER on KUSI 43:33 What Sobriety Gave Him 45:38 What He Would Tell His Younger Self 47:36 The Life Regret That Changed His Perspective 49:34 “You’ve Got to Be There” / What Really Matters 50:18 How to Connect With Tommy Sablan Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    19 Years Sober - But His Biggest Regret Wasn’t the Addiction | Tommy Sablan

  8. Sep 3

    She Asked Jesus to Teach Her - Not Religion | Bianca Van Staden

    Send us Fan Mail What happens when you ask Jesus, “I don’t want to just be taught about You. I want YOU to teach me”? Bianca Van Staden did exactly that, and what followed was a journey into a deeper relationship with Jesus and a way of understanding prayer, our union with Christ, the spiritual realm, and the deeper things of God that may be very different from what many of us have been taught. Bianca shares the encounter that changed the direction of her life and what began to unfold when she asked Jesus to teach her for Himself. We explore prayer, hearing God, the spiritual realm, our union with Christ, and some deeper ideas about faith that we don’t often hear discussed this way. This conversation goes into places that may make you see your relationship with God differently. Bianca’s teachings have truly awakened something in me, and my hope is that this conversation encourages you to seek God more deeply for yourself. ➡️ CONNECT WITH BIANCA VAN STADEN: 👉 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/cw/BiancavanStaden 👉 Wells of Mem on YouTube: @TheWellsofMem 00:00 Coming Up 00:38 Welcome to the Peaceful Presence Podcast 01:24 Meet Bianca Van Staden 04:22 Bianca’s Early Relationship With God 06:29 Why She Stepped Away From Religion 08:10 The Day She Audibly Heard God 10:06 “Jesus, I Want YOU to Teach Me” 12:19 How Do You Know When God Is Speaking? 15:11 “If It Comes From God, It Has to Bear Life” 16:31 Are We at a Spiritual Threshold? 19:58 What Does Spiritual Governance Mean? 26:07 Understanding “Archy” 28:48 Energy, Aura & the Spiritual Realm 39:49 The Power of Words and Energy 45:42 What Are You Allowing to Take Form in You? 48:10 Embodying Heaven on Earth 51:11 Are We Defending What Feels Safe? 54:17 Is Grace Given—or Revealed? 59:43 Have We Overcomplicated Prayer? 1:03:25 Has Prayer Evolved? 1:09:11 Praying From Heaven’s Perspective 1:11:25 Olivia’s Personal Journey With Prayer 1:15:26 A Story of Intercession & Healing 1:19:47 Prayer as Agreement With Heaven 1:21:47 Can Prayer Force an Outcome? 1:23:36 The Tree of Life vs. Tree of Knowledge 1:25:34 Are We Living From an Illusion? 1:27:29 Is God Good Only When Life Goes Our Way? 1:29:51 Choosing What Brings Life 1:32:30 “If It’s Not in Heaven, Should It Be on Earth?” 1:39:06 Olivia Shares a Personal Revelation 1:40:37 “It Is All a Great Math Equation” 1:43:31 Taking the “Lie” Out of Believing 1:49:17 Bianca’s Final Message of Hope 1:51:12 How to Follow Bianca The Peaceful Presence Podcast shares conversations centered on faith, hope, miracles, spiritual growth and experiencing God in a deeper, more personal way. Subscribe for more conversations and testimonies that encourage you to seek God, hear His voice and grow in your relationship with Him. Thank you for listening and being part of the Peaceful Presence Podcast Community!  The Peaceful Presence Podcast exists to help people grow closer to God through honest conversations, life-changing testimonies, miracles, healing, and stories that reveal His faithfulness in every season. 🌿 Connect with your host, Olivia Figuered: https://linktr.ee/oliviafiguered

    She Asked Jesus to Teach Her - Not Religion | Bianca Van Staden
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What if your breaking point was really God’s blueprint? The Peaceful Presence Podcast with Olivia Figuered is a faith-based Christian podcast filled with miracle stories, supernatural encounters, testimonies of faith, and Spirit-led teachings to strengthen your walk with God.  Each conversation offers encouragement to help you grow spiritually and experience God in a deeper, more personal way. From near-death experiences to moments of divine redirection and transformation, every story reminds you that God has a purpose for your life , even in the seasons you didn’t expect. Follow now for weekly encouragement, faith-building conversations, and real stories of God’s presence at work in the lives of everyday people.

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    with Olivia Figuered | Spiritual Growth, Personal Transformation, Near-Death Experiences & Divine Redirection
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