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February 20, 2025 44 mins
Debbie Ali shares her harrowing experience of being kidnapped and ultimately finding redemption through her faith in Jesus. Debbie recounts her traumatic ordeal where she faced severe physical abuse and feared for her life. However, through her unwavering faith and prayer, she managed to find a miraculous connection with her captor, leading him to seek forgiveness and Jesus! Debbie also shares her extraordinary near-death experience of being in heaven (on a beach) and her divine mission to spread the message of God's omnipresence and love. This compelling episode highlights the power of faith, the significance of a mother's prayers, and the transformative impact of forgiveness.
 
00:00 A Glimpse of Heaven
01:00 Introduction to the Podcast
01:45 Debbie's Early Life
03:26 The Day of the Kidnapping
05:37 Enduring the Ordeal
08:17 A Change in the Captor
10:01 Spiritual Conversations
14:55 The Turning Point
19:03 A Divine Encounter
21:44 Arrival in Heaven
23:10 The Wonders of Heaven's Beach
24:11 Colors and Life in Heaven
25:33 Encounter with Jesus
26:20 The Breath of God and Limitlessness
31:41 A Mother's Prayer
34:00 Return to Earth
37:42 Reflections and Healing
39:31 Encouragement and Faith
42:13 Closing Prayer and Resources
 
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