171. Miracles Amidst Tragedy: A 2004 Tsunami Survivor's Story of Faith and Courage

Join me as I sit down with Riley, a 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami survivor. Riley recounts the harrowing day when a 50-foot tsunami struck while she was on a beach in Thailand with her family. Amidst chaos and devastation, Riley's encounter with God's tangible presence helped her overcome immense fear and trauma. We discuss her journey to healing, including her parents' courageous decision to stay and help the local community, and how facing her fears head-on led her to complete a beach lifeguard training. Riley also shares miraculous stories from her mission trips around the world and encourages listeners to find strength in their faith. Don't miss this inspiring episode and learn about her book, 'Three Seconds of Courage: How Small Acts of Bravery Lead to Big Change.'

• 00:00 The Tsunami Strikes: A Survivor's Tale
• 00:33 The 2004 Indian Ocean Tsunami: Facts and Figures
• 01:19 Introducing Riley: A Survivor's Story
• 02:26 Riley's Family Mission in Thailand
• 04:14 The Day of the Tsunami: Riley's Experience
• 12:17 Miraculous Survival and Aftermath
• 15:53 Journey to Healing: Overcoming Fear
• 21:12 Life After the Tsunami: Faith and Courage
• 29:05 Concluding Thoughts and Prayer

 

Riley's book, "3 Seconds of Courage"

 

Riley's Website 

 

About Riley
Riley Kehoe is a TED X speaker, podcaster, and writer. Through her writing and teaching, she seeks to convey a simple yet profound truth: with God, you can beat fear.   Much of her drive to succeed comes from several close encounters with death and the hard knocks she’s experienced in life. No stranger to fear, Riley is not