What happens when faith meets pain in a crowded room and someone says, “I can breathe”? We sit down with Pastor Linda Budd from Rivergate Church in Tulsa to walk through a sequence of moments that move from sharp ribs pain to deep breaths, from a bent spine to standing tall, and from weekly seizures to two quiet weeks of freedom. It’s a story told with urgency and care, framed by a conviction that prayer isn’t theory but an act of authority meant to serve real people with real needs.
Linda opens by sharing why she takes the command to pray for the sick at face value and how that shapes her ministry. Then we enter a midweek service where a visitor reports broken ribs and pain, only to gasp with relief moments later. The scene expands: the same woman returns with news of a fractured spine and long-term epilepsy. Linda describes confronting epilepsy as a controlling force and the room watches as the woman straightens in front of them. When she comes back days later reporting zero seizures after years of weekly episodes, the testimony shifts from a flash to a pattern, and the community leans in.
We talk through the heart behind bold declarations, the responsibility to follow up, and the tension of hope when outcomes vary. Whether you approach healing through faith, curiosity, or skepticism, you’ll hear why breath, posture, and daily freedom are the metrics that matter most to people in pain. The conversation invites you to consider authority, compassion, and the courage to keep praying when answers come quickly or slowly. Listen, reflect, and tell us how these stories land with you.
If these stories inspire you, subscribe, share this episode with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. To invite Pastor Linda to your event or church, contact Rivergate Church Tulsa at 918-492-5511.

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