A man walks into our sanctuary bent over, exhausted by heart trouble after dying seven times. I feel a nudge: take his hand and invite him to walk. Two steps later he says, “Something’s touching my heart,” and the room shifts from routine to expectancy. What follows is a lap of courage, a surprising encounter in what I describe as a portal—an opening where God’s presence feels tangible—and a follow-up that grounds hope in data: a doctor’s report noting 40% heart improvement.I talk about why I take the biblical call to lay hands on the sick literally and how years of praying for people shaped a simple, repeatable pattern: show compassion, give a clear next step, speak life, and keep moving together. We explore the power of embodied faith—how walking can interrupt fear, how a community space can carry meaning, and how honest testimonies can widen the pathway for others. This isn’t about hype or perfect outcomes; it’s about faithful practice, documented progress, and the courage to try when everything hurts.If you’re carrying pain, wrestling with a diagnosis, or just hungry for hope, this story is for you. Come hear how small steps can stir big change, how presence and prayer can open hearts, and why I believe sanctuaries can become places of recovery and joy. If the conversation helps you, share it with someone who needs encouragement, subscribe for more stories of healing and faith, and leave a review with your own questions or testimony—we’d love to hear what you’ve experienced.Have a prayer request? Send us a text!Support the showIf this podcast has been a blessing to you and you’d like to support the mission's ministry of RiverGate Church, we invite you to make a donation. Your generosity helps extend the impact of this work and allows us to reach more people with hope and healing. You can give electronically using CashApp ($RGCTULSA) or Paypal (RGCTulsa@RiverGateTulsa.org). Please enter MISSIONS for reason. Thank you for being a part!