Life-Changing Encounter: Mike McKenzie’s Near-Death Experience and Meeting Jesus

Send us a textIn this unforgettable episode of The Redeemed Podcast, host Lauren Burns sits down with Mike McKenzie, author of I Held the Hand of Jesus. Mike takes us on a powerful journey through his near-death experience (NDE)—a miraculous moment where he encountered Jesus in heaven, held His hand, and received a life-transforming message of hope, patience, and redemption.Mike opens up about his life before the illness, the sudden onset of pneumonia that led to his brush with death, and the extraordinary encounter that changed everything. He shares how his meeting with Jesus not only deepened his faith but also reshaped his relationships, his outlook on life, and his calling to inspire others with his story.Listeners will hear about:
 ✨ What it feels like to meet Jesus face-to-face.
 ✨ The three-hour conversation that revealed God’s love in a new way.
 ✨ How to slow down, appreciate life, and spend intentional time in Scripture.
 ✨ The challenges of returning to everyday life after a heavenly encounter.This episode is filled with faith-building encouragement, divine revelation, and practical wisdom for anyone seeking to strengthen their walk with God. It concludes with a heartfelt prayer and a look ahead to Mike’s upcoming book, which promises even more remarkable testimonies of God’s power and presence.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe to The Redeemed Podcast for more stories of hope, healing, and redemption!⏱️ Episode Timestamps:00:00 – Introduction and Welcome
 00:11 – Meet Mike McKenzie: Author and Near-Death Experience
 02:12 – Mike’s Life Before the Experience
 03:02 – The Onset of Illness
 06:58 – A Miraculous Encounter with Jesus
 12:46 – Recovery and Reflection
 14:47 – Sharing the Experience
 16:59 – Life After the Encounter
 17:36 – A Near-Death Experience and Pneumonia
 18:21 – Jesus Returns: A Three-Hour Conversation
 19:47 – Transformation and Patience
 20:47 – Slowing Down and Appreciating Life
 22:53 – Hearing God’s Voice and Reading the Bible
 25:30 – Challenges and Faith After the NDEContact Lauren:Website laurenburns.netInstagram https://www.instagram.com/laurenburnsredeemed/Facebook https://www.facebook.com/laurenBredeemed/YouTube @laurenburnsredeemed. https://www.youtube.com/@laurenburnsredeemedhttps://linktr.ee/laurenbredeemedRedeemed Newsletter: subscribepage.io/eft4YTMerch  https://www.hiscollectionapparel.com/ Disount Descript https://get.descript.com/DescriptRedeemed
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