The Miracle Files - True Miracle Stories

When Catherine’s 7-year-old daughter, Lauren, was kidnapped and taken to Jordan, every door slammed shut. The State Department couldn’t help. The courts couldn’t intervene. No child had ever been recovered from Jordan under these circumstances. Then, in a grand jury room, a stranger stood up. He was the foreman. And he told Catherine, “I can help.” What followed was a rescue so dangerous and so im...

It was Halloween weekend in 1987 when 7-year-old Lauren thought she was headed out for trick-or-treating in Dallas, Texas—cheerleader costume on, pom-poms ready. But her father had a different plan. Within hours, Lauren was on a plane to Amman, Jordan—and by Monday morning, her mother Catherine stood at a pay phone outside her daughter’s school, dialing frantically… only to hear the words that wou...

What started as a father-son deer hunt on Christmas Day 2021 took a shocking turn in the Tennessee wilderness. Tim and Brandon Keller's lives changed forever as they rounded a corner and came face to face with a burning, overturned car on the side of the road. As smoke billowed from the vehicle, the Kellers knew they had to act quickly to save the life of the man inside. In another gripping episod...

A single football tackle left Holden Yorgason paralyzed from the waist down, trapped in a body that refused to obey him. Doctors said walking again was impossible; but, through relentless determination, faith, and years of grueling therapy, Holden began to reclaim control of his body in ways no one thought possible. This is the story of courage, hope, and a miracle that challenges everything we th...

A woman asleep beside her children is jolted awake by violence allegedly due to her boyfriend, Eric Patterson—yet the true mystery begins only after she arrives at the hospital. As detectives dig into a chaotic scene and a troubled relationship, medical teams encounter injuries so unusual they’re unsure how she’s still alive. Holly and Emily explore this unsettling story filled with unexplained de...

A late-night detour. A canyon of jagged lava rock. A car flying off the road at 113 miles per hour. College freshman Kali Parkinson thought she was just catching a ride home after a campus event in St. George, Utah. Instead, she found herself trapped in a mangled car at the bottom of Snow Canyon; her seatbelt wrapped tightly around her neck as the vehicle rolled 15 times down a rocky slope. Her li...

This powerful REMASTERED episode explores the incredible true story of American businessman Robert Meek, who finds himself kidnapped by a Mexican cartel while on a business trip. Facing threats to his life, Robert must rely on his faith to endure the ordeal, navigating fear and finding strength in prayer. As tension escalates, unexpected connections emerge, leading to an outcome that can only be d...

At 27, surgical nurse Stephanie stepped into a routine day in the OR—until a single touch changed everything. During a procedure, her hand brushed a live wire. In an instant, a surge of electricity tore through her body, hitting her brain with devastating force. What followed was a terrifying unraveling: memory slipping away, reality twisting into hallucinations, confusion so severe she couldn’t t...

In this powerful episode of Miracles in the News, Holly and Emily unpack the incredible true story behind a viral body cam video that captured what can only be described as divine intervention. When Texas mom, Jonquetta, suffered a sudden seizure while driving with her two children, their car veered off the road and plunged into a deep pond. As the vehicle began to sink, 12-year-old Dwight and his...

On a cold December morning in Mississippi, former LSU football player and lifelong hunter Matt Branch set out for a routine duck hunt with family. By the end of the day, he would be fighting for his life on the side of a muddy highway — shot point-blank by his own shotgun after a dog stepped on the trigger. What happened next defies logic, medicine, and odds. Matt survived a shredded femoral arter...

In this REPLAY episode Andrew and Jack Sherman encounter a boat inexplicably on a collision course in the vast ocean, leading to a miraculous chain of events. Dive into the story of Sasha Scheller, who battles for survival after falling overboard without a life jacket, against all odds. This episode explores the thin line between coincidence and divine intervention, and showcases the human spirit'...

Deep in Idaho’s remote wilderness, three seasoned kayakers set out to conquer the legendary Middle Fork of the Salmon River—only to face the most terrifying moment of their lives. When exhaustion, overconfidence, and hidden dangers collide, Marc Nelson finds himself trapped underwater, pinned beneath logs and rocks, seconds from drowning. In that desperate moment, he hears a calm, steady voice whi...

When Jeff Geraci suffered a widow maker heart attack behind the wheel of his car, it seemed like the worst-case scenario. Unconscious and without a pulse, Jeff crashed his car into a parking lot. His survival seemed impossible. But right next door, cardiologist Dr. Deepak Talreja heard the crash and sprinted to help. For eight minutes, he performed CPR until paramedics arrived—saving Jeff’s life a...

The Logan Canyon Scenic Byway is both breathtaking and treacherous. In May 2020, Raechel Mitchell set out with her children for a day trip to Bear Lake. Things took a dark turn when a simple bottle of vitamin water slipped beneath her van’s pedals, and in seconds, her vehicle veered off the road and plunged into the icy Logan River. As water rushed in, Raechel awoke to the screams of her children...

We’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes — for you hunters out there but also for fun! This is definitely a fan favorite. When a 450-pound grizzly charged his friend, college wrestler Kendall Cummings didn’t run—he fought back. 🐻💥 After a morning practice, Kendall and his teammates set out on a shed-hunting trip in Wyoming. What started as a normal day turned into a fight for survival when...

Sometimes miracles happen in the quiet moments at the end of life. In this powerful episode of The Miracle Files, we sit down with hospice chaplain Don Mulford—a Stanford graduate, former California attorney, Presbyterian pastor, cancer survivor, and author of Matchbooks in the Tunnel. Don shares deeply moving stories from his years as a hospice chaplain, where he has witnessed angels in the room,...

When three-year-old Christopher vanished from his neighborhood in Plantersville, Texas, his mother Aracely began a desperate search that stretched into days—through sleepless nights, false leads, and prayers that swung between anger and pleading. As law enforcement and volunteers combed the woods, hope faded. Then, miles from the official search area, a stranger named Tim Halfin felt an unmistakab...

A family trip to Glacier National Park nearly turned deadly when a family photo turned into a nightmare at Avalanche Creek. A Florida family of four was posing near the gorge when one slip sent multiple family members plunging into the icy, rushing water below. What followed was a dramatic rescue that could only be described as miraculous. Two brothers—Mike and Tommy Skidmore—just happened to be h...

On a quiet March afternoon in 2008, Kentucky resident and father of two, Jason Koger, climbed onto his four-wheeler for what should have been a routine ride. Moments later, 7,200 volts of electricity ripped through his body, stopping his heart and changing his life forever. Jason woke up in flames, his body burning from the inside out. Doctors told his wife to prepare for the worst. To survive, Ja...

Nick Bostic, a 25-year-old pizza delivery driver, never imagined he’d encounter a house on fire and discover children trapped inside. Without hesitation, he ran into the flames. This inspiring story shows courage, quick thinking, and how ordinary people can perform extraordinary acts. A true miracle that reminds us not all heroes wear capes. Subscribe now so you don't miss a single episode!

⏳ Part 2 of Flood of Miracles — The storm grows fiercer. The clock is ticking. Flash floodwaters are rising fast… and Rich Greenberg’s worst fear becomes reality: his son Zach has disappeared into the turbulent waters. But then, as Rich runs down the trail, he see something that makes his heart leap with both joy and fear! He sees Zach, stranded across a raging river on a tiny ledge, just 100 fee...

A dream hike to a Hawaiian waterfall turns into a nightmare when a flash flood sweeps away a father and two of his children — including his medically fragile daughter strapped to his back. As the raging current tears their family apart, one desperate prayer changes everything. Don’t miss this gripping first part of a true miracle story you’ll never forget. Part 2 coming out Aug 18, 2025. Rich Gree...

Hey y’all! We’re off on vacation this week, but we didn’t want to leave you hanging. Whether you’re new here or just in need of an uplifting story that’ll restore your faith in miracles, this one’s for you. We’re replaying one of our most-loved episodes — a listener favorite for a reason. Ruby’s childbirth was supposed to be routine, but in a heartbeat, joy turned to fear. Facing a rare and life-t...

After being taken from her father and raised for years in hidden abuse, Aria grew up believing she was unwanted—possibly even by God. But decades later, a chance encounter on a quiet New Orleans street began a chain of events that would lead to healing, truth, and a deeper faith. In this powerful episode, Aria shares how she survived the unimaginable, found her voice, and became a light for others...

On May 20, 2013, a catastrophic F5 tornado ripped through Moore, Oklahoma — a city already no stranger to devastation. In its path: three daycares, no basements, no storm shelters… and dozens of terrified children and heroic teachers. What happened next defies logic. Hear firsthand accounts, tearful prayers, and the unforgettable miracle that left a city changed forever. Subscribe now so you don't...