Heaven Meets Earth

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, Gabbi After Hours, a leading Catholic YouTuber, and Fr. Barton Gieger, Boston College professor and exorcist, for an unfiltered conversation on: - Gabe...

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...

It is when tragedy strikes that we learn who we depend on. And when the dark night of the soul hit for Courtney Smallbone, wife of For King and Country’s Luke Smallbone, and Kerry Hasenbalg, spiritual director and author The Way of Becoming, it was Jesus they turned to. The God of resurrection and miraculous timing came through in stunning fashion.  Hosts Ryan Bethea and Abigail Robertson talk to...

Obedience is better than sacrifice.” We hear that a lot in Scripture—but what happens when obedience to God puts your career, your reputation, or even someone else's safety on the line? In this episode of Heaven Meets Earth, we dive into the incredible true story of Jamie Winship, a former police officer who asked God to lead him in his work through real-time conversations with the Holy Spirit and...

On April 21st, the Heaven Meets Earth Podcast launches. Featuring interviews with some of today's most interesting Christian leaders, listeners will hear incredible testimonies of God fulfilling his promises through miraculous healings, angelic encounters, radical reconciliation and financial provision. Subscribe today wherever you get your podcasts. HeavenMeetsEarth.com