Heaven Meets Earth

For many children, their youth is marked by sports, school and hanging out with friends. But for Rick Hansen, his formative years involved watching his father, a committed minister and former Satanist, perform hundreds of deliverances right in their living room as people were routinely set free from the chains of darkness. In his memoir, "The Blue Lady", Rick shares the harrowing story of how his...

Will Hart is the CEO of Iris Global Ministries, an organization that shares the Gospel and the love of Christ by building orphanages and schools throughout Mozambique. Working alongside Heidi and Rolland Baker, Will has witnessed countless miracles that defy explanation—from the multiplication of food to a gas tank that never ran dry. He’s seen God move in power in ways that remind us the stories...

In the Bible we read about powerful moves of God in prison, and today it’s no different. As Heather Rice-Minus from Prison Fellowship tells us, the Holy Spirit is moving in prison – perhaps now more than ever. Heather shares astonishing testimonies of men and women who encounter Christ inside prison walls: from death row inmates who find joy and freedom in Jesus, to communities of believers who pr...

Right now, in some of the most dangerous places on earth for Christians, countless believers are faithfully praying for a mighty move of God in the United States. As Western Christians, it’s easy to lose sight of the global Church—and the incredible hardships and challenges the Gospel faces abroad. With decades of experience reporting from some of the most remote nations, CBN’s George Thomas has w...

What does it look like to stand firm in faith when the world feels darker than ever? In this powerful episode, Abigail Robertson and Ryan Bethea sit down with Jonathan Pokluda—pastor, speaker, and author of Your Story Has a Villain—to talk about spiritual warfare, navigating life when horrible tragedies happen, and how to keep our eyes fixed on the hope of Christ. Jonathan reminds us: “I think we’...

For international bestselling author and speaker Lisa Bevere, the cycle of abuse could have continued. As a young mother, holding her baby in her arms, the pain of a traumatic childhood and the absence of her father put her at a crossroads: repeat the past, or let God rewrite her story. Through the transforming power of Christ and the choice to forgive, Lisa experienced generational healing, deep...

When Fr. Pine found himself lost in the Swiss Alps, he was running low on time and even lower on hope for finding a way out. But after a series of prayers, God moved in a profound and sentimental way, helping rescue him at the eleventh hour. In another wonderfully ecumenical episode, Fr. Pine and Ryan Bethea discuss the wildernesses of our own lives, the search for purpose and meaning, and how eve...

What happens when the veil between this world and the next is pulled back? Author and Reverend Nigel Mumford joins co-hosts Abigail Robertson and Ryan Bethea for a powerful conversation about his near-death experiences—encounters that gave him a glimpse of both Heaven’s glory and hell’s torment. Out of these life-altering moments, Rev. Mumford was called into a global healing ministry, where he ha...

She felt led to give away her car. One minute later, she had a new one. For Jessi and Parker Green, being led by the Holy Spirit into radical generosity has led to one thing. Revival. Once living the luxurious life of two successful entrepreneurs in New York, they faced a radical leading to move across the country and believe God for big things. In this inspiring interview, revivalists Parker and...

Renowned New Testament scholar Dr. Matthew Larsen has personally unearthed some of the most significant biblical discoveries of our time. Yet when he faced the possibility of losing a child, his deep knowledge of Scripture met its ultimate test. In this candid interview, Dr. Larsen shares overlooked insights about the New Testament and explains why faith cannot rest solely on the vast body of evid...

It’s often said that the most powerful people in the world are those who pray. Ryan Skoog set out to test that theory—interviewing some of the world’s most influential leaders about their personal prayer lives. What he discovered was profound: the greater the influence, the more robust their prayer lives. In this episode, co-hosts Abby Robertson and Ryan Bethea sit down with Ryan Skoog to uncover...

God told him to run for President. He never said he’d win. In a time when Congress feels more divided and disillusioned than ever, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolina sees something different: a place where God is at work—restoring hope, healing division, and building unexpected bridges. In this powerful episode of Heaven Meets Earth, Senator Scott opens up about his journey to faith, the spiritua...

When the sin and pain of Amanda Hayhurst’s past compromised her marriage, they both could have walked away. Instead, they submitted themselves to Christ and discovered that for those wholly submitted to God, no relationship is beyond repair. Amanda Hayhurst is a writer, speaker and a powerful testimony to what the Lord can do when we surrender our lives fully to him. Scripture says that God presen...

When his daughter passed away from cancer, he had every reason to question God's goodness. But he dug in and God met him in extraordinary ways. Pastor Netz Gomez is a voice of revival and faith in the Los Angeles Latino community. He has also experienced the most crushing loss a parent can have on earth- the loss of a child. But today you will find this pastor still praising "the goodness of God",...

According to 1 Corinthians 14, believers are encouraged to earnestly desire spiritual gifts, especially the gift of prophecy. But what’s the secret to cultivating this powerful gift that Paul emphasized so strongly? Pastor and speaker Ben Goodman says the answer is surprisingly simple: spending time alone with the Holy Spirit when no one else is watching. That’s where the real treasure is. In this...

He was failing MIT. Then God "rewired his brain". Investor, philanthropist and Christian thought leader, John Kim will be the first to say in any setting that all his success is because of God. He also will be the first to say, we don't invite God into enough of our lives. When you seek God with your whole heart, he shows up in powerful ways. In this week's episode, Ryan and Abby sit down with one...

On this week’s Heaven Meets Earth, author and pastor John Burke returns to share some of the most sobering and eye-opening accounts from his decades of research into near-death experiences—this time, from people who died and encountered hell. Burke has interviewed and studied over 1,500 people across cultures, ages, and worldviews who clinically died and came back to life with detailed accounts of...

In this week’s episode of Heaven Meets Earth, co-host Abigail Robertson sits down with John Burke, pastor, best-selling author, and researcher who has studied over 1,500 near-death experiences. With decades of research and powerful firsthand accounts, John offers fascinating insight into what people consistently report after crossing over into Heaven and returning to earth. Together, they explore...

After rising to the peak fame in the adult film industry, Joshua Broome was ready to end his life—until a radical encounter with Jesus changed everything. In this powerful episode of Heaven Meets Earth, Joshua shares his raw, unfiltered journey out of the pornography industry and into a life of freedom, beauty, and purpose. He opens up about the toll that life took on him—and the heartbreaking tru...

Sometimes saying yes to God isn't just about us. A yes to God can change someone else's life, trajectory, or even an entire generation.   In this episode of Heaven Meets Earth, co-hosts Abigail Robertson and Ryan Bethea are joined by pastor, artist, producer and visionary Nate Butler. Nate's been in rooms with some of the most influential people in the music industry and he has helped shape cultur...

For this reason the Son of God was revealed: In order to destroy the works of the devil. 1 John 3:8 In this incredibly moving and ecumenical episode of Heaven Meets Earth, co-hosts Abby Robertson and Ryan Bethea welcome two leading Catholic voices, Gabi After Hours, a leading Catholic YouTuber, and Fr. Barton Geger, Boston College professor and exorcist, for an unfiltered conversation on: - Gabe's...

Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee (Retired), has a praying mom - and that may have saved his life. The night before the battle which would result in his Medal of Honor, his mother asked if any of his friends wanted their names put in the prayer circle. He didn't have a choice. In this compelling episode, Earl shares the gripping story behind the events of August 28, 2013, at Forward Operating Base Ghaz...

It was one the darkest moments of their lives. Pastors Sandy and Evan Wickham were faced with an impossible choice: doctors warned that continuing the pregnancy could cost Sandy her life. The world offered two devastating options—but then God stepped in. In a breathtaking, 11th-hour moment, something unexplainable happened in that hospital — an encounter so profound it shattered expectations and r...

Sometimes the smallest acts of obedience to God’s voice can be life-saving. In this powerful episode, bestselling author Riley Kehoe shares her remarkable testimony of surviving the 2004 tsunami in Thailand. Through her story, Riley unpacks how listening to the Lord—even in what seem like small or quiet moments—can change the trajectory of our lives and the lives of others. From a moment of divine...

What does it mean to be truly "Spirit Led?” Does God actually care about where you go to lunch or what flight you take?  If you ask bestselling author, speaker, and content creator Carlos Whittaker, then the answer is an emphatic "yes.” Carlos shares his own experiences with inviting the Holy Spirit into every moment of his life, the "coincidences" that occur, and the beautiful story of his father...