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The Lord Is At Hand

The Lord Is At Hand

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Christianity Personal Journals

Season 1

The Call To Evangelize (with Phil Martins)

Mikey sits down with his friend Phil Martins to talk about the power of saying “yes” to God - especially when it’s uncomfortable. From casting out fear on the streets of Daytona to healing encounters in unexpected places, Phil shares real stories of outreach that will stir your faith. Whether you’ve felt unqualified, hesitant, or just unsure how to start, this conversation reminds us that God uses the willing - not the perfect. Get ready to be challenged, encouraged, and invited into the adventure of walking boldly with Jesus. Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction: God’s call and the outreach journey 01:07 – Welcoming Phil Martins & early days in Daytona Beach 02:42 – Letting God lead through weakness and fear 04:05 – Saying yes even when you don’t feel ready 05:49 – Phil’s personal story: call to outreach 07:36 – Returning to God and a renewed hunger 08:53 – Street ministry begins again 10:52 – First organized event: small start, big impact 13:43 – Heart posture and preparation for outreach 16:53 – Scripture & past deliverance: Psalm 116 18:09 – Addiction, vision, and a burden for the lost 20:24 – God’s love for the broken and forgotten 22:21 – Stories of healing and transformation 25:44 – Battling doubts and trusting God 27:18 – Aligning with the Spirit in prayer 30:18 – Evangelism as joy, purpose, and calling 32:17 – Final prayer: boldness and laborers for the harvest

First Fruits and Financial Miracles (with Skip Simmons)

Ever wonder if God cares about your finances? In this episode, Mikey chats with his good friend, Skip Simmons, the Executive Director of "No Longer Fatherless." Skip shares incredible stories of God's provision—from answered prayers for financial breakthroughs and unexpected grants to trusting Him with "first fruits" giving. Discover how surrendering control and prioritizing God's will can lead to unexpected blessings, just like a miraculous car donation or a sudden career change. This episode is a powerful reminder that God's plans are always greater than our own, and His faithfulness endures through every season. Connect with No Longer Fatherless: Website: https://www.nolongerfatherless.org/ Instagram: @nolongerfatherless Facebook: nolongerfatherless Follow The Lord Is At Hand: YouTube: @TheLordIsAtHand Spotify: The Lord Is At Hand Facebook: The Lord Is At Hand 0:00: Episode Intro 0:32: Opening Prayer 1:34: Introduction of Skip Simmons and "No Longer Fatherless" 2:40: Episode Theme: Trusting God with our giving 5:29: Story of Evan and the gifted car 10:14: Skip and Raquel's faith and financial journey 14:00: Dave Ramsey and the decision to start tithing 15:18: Understanding "first fruits" and sacrificial giving 21:18: Raquel's miraculous career shift to teaching 27:30: God's provision through unexpected grants 33:23: Foundational Bible verses for the ministry 36:14: Malachi 3:10: Challenging God's faithfulness

The God of our dreams and of our second graders (with Renee Shaeffer)

From prophetic dreams to classroom prayers, this episode is a reminder that God is never far. Renee Shaeffer joins Mikey to share unforgettable moments that reveal the nearness of a God who sees, hears, and responds.

Putting out a fleece for our woo woo God (with Michelle Alonso)

Will the God of the universe actually speak to...you? Mikey is joined by his Aunt Michelle to discuss when we feel unworthy, the story of Gideon and a tale about a grand, unmistakable sign!

How God helped overcome a vaping addiction and another time he answered a 3-year-old's prayer (with Ashley Rodrigues)

In our weakness, the Lord comes through for us! Mikey is joined by his cousin Ashley as she shares her journey to Jesus and how He helped her get past a vaping addiction when nothing else could. Stick around to the end for a bonus story about how the Lord answered a 3-year-old's prayer! 00:00 - Introduction 2:00 - Growing up in a charismatic church 12:35 - Distancing from the God 21:05 - Armadillo fun facts 21:30 - Finding peace in Jesus 25:13 - A New Years resolution 27:19 - How a challenging time opened the door back to God 32:50 - Searching for her faith 35:50 - Getting a word from above 38:06 - Affirmation from a co-worker 39:40 - Getting pregnant and the vaping addiction 48:46 - A 3-year-old’s prayer answered 52:23 - Outro

The hand hold of surrender and listening to the Lord, even in the silence (with Pete Keirstead)

Ever wondered how to listen to the Lord when all you hear is silence? Mikey is joined by Thrive Community Church founder and lead pastor, Pete Keirstead, who has some tips on listening, seeking and abiding in the Lord, even in the quiet times. Pete also shares a story about how the Lord confirmed that he had found "the one".

When the Lord "took the aux" and when he saved a life (with Ana Tolvo)

In the beginning (of this podcast), a brother and sister came together to tell stories about how the Lord moved in their lives. And it was a silly, goofy, sweet, serious, beautiful time! Mikey brings a story about the Lord taking over the playlist to send a message, and Ana shares some of her testimony of how Jesus saved her life.