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.
When Aimee McBroom set off for a relaxing girls’ trip in the woods of Pennsylvania, she never imagined she’d end up falling headfirst off a cliff. In this jaw-dropping episode of The Miracle Files, Aimee shares how a terrifying accident, a shattered shoulder, and a brush with death led to a chain of unbelievable miracles—from divine protection and angelic whispers to a chance meeting that would change her life forever. You’ll hear how a still, small voice guided her every step, how her ER traini...
Join Emily and Holly as we sit down with Rabbi Yakov Menken, executive VP of the Coalition for Jewish Values, for a profound and eye-opening conversation on what Judaism teaches about miracles. From the parting of the Red Sea to personal stories of divine intervention, Rabbi Yakov shares how Jewish tradition sees every moment of existence as miraculous. They explore why some people resist calling anything a miracle, how science and faith can coexist, and what the Hebrew word for "miracle" really...
What started as a carefree summer job in 1970 turned into a life-or-death experience for 19-year-old Eileen Whitaker. While exploring the snowy terrain near Wyoming's Togwotee Lodge, Eileen was unexpectedly electrocuted while trying to lift a snowmobile from a melting snow puddle. Paralyzed by the shock, submerged in freezing water, and left unconscious, she awoke six feet away from the snowmobile — with a spark plug in her hand and no memory of how she got there. Experts from the snowmobile com...
In this powerful episode of Miracles in the News, we share the incredible true story of Pastor Joshua Sullivan, a missionary from Tennessee who was kidnapped at gunpoint during a church service in South Africa—while his wife and six children looked on. As his family turned to prayer, Josh was taken to a secret location and held hostage for six days. What happened next is nothing short of miraculous. This episode is a testimony of faith, divine timing, and the power of forgiveness. Plus, we share...
What happens when a summer day on the river turns into every family's worst nightmare? In this gripping true story, you'll hear firsthand accounts of the terrifying moment Enrique — a 24-year-old college student affectionately known as Gordo — vanished beneath the surface of Oregon’s Siuslaw River and didn’t come back up. With no cell service, no emergency response nearby, and the clock ticking, panic swept through the crowd. Told through the voices of his sister Angie and a bystander named Ann,...
Join Emily Jones and Holly Worthington as they dive into this heart wrenching story of a child abduction. Five-year-old Bella was taken by someone her family trusted — a man they never expected, their father's roommate: Bill Mix. In a matter of moments, a normal day turned into every parent’s worst nightmare. As the Amber Alert spread across California and panic set in, one woman hundreds of miles away — Leisa Hilton in Utah — felt something was deeply wrong.
🌟 **Miracles in the News: The Mysterious Priest Who Appeared at a Car Crash** 🌟 Welcome back to another episode of "Miracles in the News"! In today’s extraordinary story, we dive into a miraculous event that took place 11 years ago in Hannibal, Missouri. A drunk driver collided head-on with Katie Lentz's car, leaving her critically injured and trapped in her vehicle. Despite the rescue crew's desperate efforts, their tools failed to free her from the wreckage. In a moment of profound faith, Ka...
Join Emily Jones and Holly Worthington as they unravel the Hansons’ jaw-dropping escape from Guatemala’s Pacaya Volcano in December 2008. What started as a festive family hike to toast marshmallows turned into a nightmare when molten lava and jagged boulders rained down, forcing Kaitlyn, her heroic brothers Adrian and Phil, and the rest to flee a deadly riptide of chaos. From a six-foot lava wall to a refrigerator-sized rock missing them by inches to brotherly bravery saving lives, the family wa...
In this heart-pounding episode of The Miracle Files, hosts Emily Jones and Holly Worthington share Melissa Ruiz’s traumatic yet miraculous story of her two-year-old daughter, Shelly, who nearly drowned in their Texas pool in August 2022. After slipping out unnoticed and being found lifeless by her brother’s divine intuition, Shelly’s revival, marked by a fleeting cry in the ambulance and a stunning hospital recovery, defies medical odds, showcasing God’s grace and the power of prayer.
Join us on The Miracles Files podcast for an unbelievable tale of faith and survival off the coast of Peru! Peruvian fisherman Maximo Napa, a 61-year-old known as ‘Big Cat,’ was lost at sea for 95 days after a storm wrecked his boat in December 2024. Facing starvation, he ate roaches, birds, and turtles and only drank rainwater he could collect. Despite his low chance of survival, Napa refused to give up hope and faithfully prayed for God to rescue him. It is a thrilling tale of grit and convict...
In this emotional episode of The Miracle Files, sisters Emily Jones and Holly Worthington share the incredible true story of Sadie Harris, a young mother who faced a 100% fatal bacterial infection, Clostridium sordellii, just days after giving birth. What started as a joyful new chapter with her newborn son, James, quickly turned into a desperate fight for survival. With her father, an ER doctor, cracking the medical mystery and a series of divine interventions, this uplifting tale of faith, fam...
EMERGENCY! There are two trespassers at the Miracle Files Headquarters! Instead of Emily and Holly, their husbands have TAKEN OVER the podcast for a very special April Fools' Day edition of the podcast, and they are sharing all the behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else. Join Christian and Blake as they share stories about early mistakes, flyers in the Walmart parking lot, and other fantastic perspectives only loving, supportive husbands could share. From the entire Miracle Files...
Join us as we sit down with Pastor Mark Batterson, the author of A Million Little Miracles and lead pastor of National Community Church in Washington, DC.. In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, we dive deep into the transformative power of miracles—both the awe-inspiring and the everyday. Did you know that 84% of Americans believe in miracles, according to a Newsweek poll? Pastor Mark brings this statistic to life by sharing his remarkable personal journey of being healed from severe ...
Discover the gripping true story of Amanda Emerson, an 18-year-old whose perfect teenage life took a dramatic turn in April 2019. What started as a simple spring night in Greenwood, Indiana, spiraled into a heart-pounding chain of events sparked by a malfunctioning pool heater. In this emotional tale of survival, loss, and unexpected miracles, witness how a single night transformed Amanda's world forever.
Aymee Ruiz, a mother of three, found herself trapped inside her burning truck after a cement mixer crashed into her on US 60 in Mesa, Arizona. As flames quickly consumed her vehicle, Aymee feared she wouldn’t make it out alive. This powerful story from Miracles in the News captures every heart-stopping moment of her ordeal, highlighting the courage of selfless bystanders who risked everything to save her. Don’t miss this incredible tale of survival, faith, and divine intervention!
Chris, Neil, Ryan, and Adam were four friends whose crabbing trip on the treacherous Columbia River turned into a fight for survival. When their boat struck a hidden rock bar and sank in under 60 seconds, chaos erupted. Swimming in frigid water, facing towering waves, and with no help in sight, their fate seemed sealed. Yet, through divine timing, selfless heroism, and unexpected rescuers, God's presence shone through in this miraculous escape. Was it luck—or something greater? Listen to find ou...
Lost in the wilderness, Eric Murda's attempt to find peace by picking up trash took a terrifying turn. After losing his way, he spotted his van across a still lake and made the fateful decision to swim through murky waters to reach it. But lurking in the depths was an unexpected danger. Discover the chilling tale of survival in this gripping story of man vs. nature
In this moving episode of Miracles In The News, hosts Holly and Emily share the incredible moment when Ron Nessman—once a homeless, heartbroken former truck driver—rushed to save a baby in a runaway stroller barreling toward traffic. After overcoming years of despair following a personal tragedy, Ron’s split-second action turned a near-disaster into a miracle. Ron's story is proof God sometimes uses the people we would least expect to carry out his will in our lives.
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 episode of the Miracle Files, hosts Holly and Emily break down every aspect of this amazing story of coura...
Donnie Register’s life hung by a thread when two strangers entered his antique shop with far more sinister intentions than they let on. With a gun pointed directly at his head, Donnie had no choice but to surrender everything, hoping it would end there. But as the tension mounted, the gunman pulled the trigger, and in that moment, everything seemed lost. Miraculously, however, something extraordinary happened.
In a harrowing part two of the Cokeville Bombing miracle, lunatic David Young has taken over Cokeville Elementary School with a bomb, holding students and teachers hostage. Things are not going as planned for David and cracks are beginning to form in his fantastical plan to make an army for himself in the afterlife. Can Deputy Rich Haskell get to the school before the worst happens? In a thrilling finale, hosts Emily and Holly take you inside the classroom one more time for the conclusion of the...
In 1986, a small Wyoming town was shaken by a deranged man's plot to hold an elementary school hostage. Even in the darkness of this depraved attack, a young girl's profound spiritual experience gave her and her classmates the courage to survive. In part 1 of our series on the Cokeville bombings, Miracle Files hosts Holly and Emily take you inside the classroom with inspiring interviews from survivors Amy Williams and Nanette Nelson. Stay tuned for part 2 later this month!
A devastating fire in Australia, a condemned home in Missouri, and a daring rescue in Canada. All with one thing in common. This is a special Christmas edition of Miracles in the News.
What begins as a typical skateboarding session turns into a nightmare when 18-year-old Diego suffers a devastating brain injury. As his family races to the hospital, they are confronted with a reality no parent should ever face: the chance that Diego may not survive, or worse, never be the same. Struggling to make sense of it all, his mother, Charlene, finds herself caught between fear and hope, clinging to faith as doctors offer little reassurance. As days turn to weeks, the situation grows mor...
Imagine being trapped, your body buried headfirst in snow, unable to move as each breath grows more desperate. And you know in a matter of seconds your life could be over. In this episode Holly and Emily discuss the incredible story and miracle of a snowboarder buried alive in the snow. Listen on any podcast app or WATCH on YouTube.
Ten-year-old Joshua Dennis faced every adventurer’s nightmare: he was separated from his group and left in complete darkness, deep within the vast and dangerous Hidden Treasure Mine. What started as an exciting Boy Scout camping trip soon turned into a gripping struggle for survival. In a labyrinth of pitch-black tunnels, with limited supplies, Joshua relied on something deeper to carry him through the endless hours. Meanwhile, his devastated family and search teams faced mounting pressure, with...
Ruby’s childbirth was supposed to be routine, but in a heartbeat, joy turned to fear. Facing a rare and life-threatening emergency, Ruby’s loved ones prepared for the worst—until an unimaginable event changed everything. Journey through the intense moments in the operating room, a life-or-death battle, and the mysterious force that turned despair into hope. This episode uncovers an unforgettable testament to resilience, faith, and a family’s strength through a divine miracle.
Uncover the incredible story of Kendall Cummings, a college wrestler who faced a 450-pound grizzly bear to save his friend. After a morning practice, Kendall and his friends set out on a shed-hunting trip, only to find themselves in the path of a bear. As the bear attacked his friend Brady, Kendall made the brave decision to step in, risking his own life in a desperate bid to save him. Kendall’s story reflects his courage and the values that his late mother instilled in him. Join us for this inc...
Follow the heart-wrenching yet inspiring journey of Jen Weir. After a tragic car accident claimed the lives of her husband, Tyler, and son, Wyatt, Jen faced unimaginable pain and the challenge of helping her surviving children, Weston and Wakely, through intense recovery. Defying grim medical predictions, Jen's faith and the power of community support enabled miraculous progress. Now remarried with twin sons, Jen honors her family’s legacy through advocacy and books on grief, turning loss into a...
