What do you do when life feels broken beyond repair?

In this episode of What the Prophets Say, Matt Johnson is joined by Karyn Stuart and Amanda Atkinson for a powerful conversation on healing, redemption, hope, and wholeness. Amanda shares her personal story of surviving extreme prematurity, being healed from Crohn’s disease, walking through divorce, and discovering the steady, redemptive nature of God in every season.

This episode is for anyone who has asked:

• Can God still heal me?
• Can God redeem what I have lost?
• Can I be whole again after heartbreak?
• Where do I fit in God’s story?

Amanda’s life message is clear. God redeems. God restores. God makes people well.

In this episode, we cover:

• Amanda’s healing testimony from Crohn’s disease
• How God exposed false beliefs and brought freedom
• Why sitting with the Father matters more than formulas
• How God redeems even the darkest parts of our story
• What it means to be a son or daughter first
• How hope is restored in seasons that feel hopeless

Key takeaway

You are not disqualified by your pain. You are not forgotten in your process. God is able to redeem every part of your story and lead you into wholeness.

Listen if you need:

• Christian encouragement in suffering
• Hope after divorce or heartbreak
• Healing testimony content
• Teaching on identity as a son or daughter of God
• A reminder that Jesus still restores

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If you have ever thought, “God feels far away,” you are not alone. Many believers know God is real, but still struggle to sense His nearness in everyday life. In this episode, Louise Reid and Ali McFarlane talk with Matt Johnson about a practical, relational way to encounter Jesus, grow revelation of God, and learn to notice His presence in ordinary moments.

What you will learn in this episode

• How to become aware that Jesus is with you, even when you feel nothing
• A simple way to reconnect with God using your “memory muscles”
• Why joy and laughter matter in spiritual health
• How to help children build secure connection with Jesus early
• How Emmanuel-style ministry helps people encounter Jesus, not just talk about Him

Chapters

00:00 Intro: “Knowing God” and fresh revelation

02:10 Ali on losing singing, gaining new revelation

08:56 Louise on carrying God’s presence and why it matters

15:24 How to reconnect with Jesus using memory and simple prayer

26:01 Joy is the Atmosphere of Heaven

35:19 Final encouragement: enjoy God forever

Episode Summary

Louise Reid shares a life message that many believers need right now: carry the presence of God so people get a revelation of Jesus just by being near you. She explains that connection with God often begins with a simple shift, becoming aware that Jesus is already with you. From there, she encourages believers to remember moments where they felt close to God and to “chew” on those memories, because remembrance can reawaken hunger, faith, and expectation.

Ali McFarlane adds that Louise is “shiny,” meaning her life clearly shows time spent with Jesus. They also talk about how encounter ministry can help people experience Jesus personally. Louise describes Emmanuel-style prayer as “midwifing” an encounter where Jesus does the work, and the person walks away saying, “Jesus is amazing,” not “That counselor is amazing.”

A key thread in this conversation is joy. Louise highlights the kindness of God and the humor of God, reminding listeners that the gospel is good news. They also talk about how laughter helps people connect, and how a joyful atmosphere can make hard conversations safer and more fruitful. The episode closes with a simple invitation: stop striving, start noticing, and learn to enjoy God, because we were made for relationship with Him.

Quotes from the Episode:

• “Becoming aware of His presence changes everything.”
• “Remember a time you felt close to Jesus, then talk to Him about it again.”
• “The gospel is good news. Why are we so miserable?”
• “I love helping people encounter Jesus, then they leave saying, ‘Jesus is amazing.’”

Resources mentioned

• “Man’s chief end is to glorify God, and to enjoy Him for ever” (Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q1).
• Emmanuel prayer approach (inner healing and encounter-focused ministry)
• PowerTV.app - Podcast power resources and activations (36:11)

If this episode helped you, share it with a friend who feels distant from God. And comment your biggest takeaway: What helps you notice Jesus in everyday life?

Have you ever woken up from a dream and wondered, Was that from God?

Many Christians experience vivid dreams but do not know how to interpret them. Some dreams feel peaceful. Others feel confusing or intense. Some stay with you all day.

The Bible shows that God speaks through dreams. But how do you know if your dream is from God, from your own mind, or from something spiritual?

Matt Johnson, Ali McFarlane, and Susanne Van Capelleveen explore Christian dream interpretation and how to encounter Jesus through your dream life.

Does God Speak Through Dreams?

Yes, Scripture gives many examples.

• Joseph interpreted dreams in Genesis.
• Daniel received prophetic dreams.
• Joseph, the earthly father of Jesus, was warned in dreams.
• Acts 2 says people will dream dreams in the last days.

God still speaks today. Dreams are one way He communicates when our minds are quiet.

The First Question to Ask

When you wake up from a dream, ask: Is this dream for me, or is it prophetic?

Start with prayer before trying to interpret.

How to Discern the Source

Dreams usually come from three places:

• From God These align with Scripture and draw you closer to Jesus.
• From Your Soul Your mind may be processing events, fear, or emotion.
• From the Enemy If a dream brings fear or heaviness, pray and take authority in Jesus’ name.

You can say, “In Jesus’ name, nothing from darkness is allowed in my sleep.”

How to Remember Dreams

If you struggle to remember dreams:

• Stay still when you wake up.
• Ask God to bring it back.
• Record a voice memo and describe it out loud.

Often understanding begins as you speak.

Do Not Start With Dream Dictionaries

Christian dream interpretation is personal. Symbols can mean different things to different people.

Instead of searching online first, ask: “Jesus, what does this mean for me?”

What If You Feel Emotionally Numb?

Sometimes the struggle is not confusing dreams but feeling nothing at all.

Emotional numbness can follow pain or trauma. When sadness shuts down, joy often shuts down too.

A simple prayer can help: “Lord Jesus, bring my emotions back online.”

Dreams can be one way God restores hope and connection.

Listen to the Full Conversation

The episode includes prayer for restored sleep and a renewed dream life.

Listen now and go deeper.

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Chapters:

00:00 — Entering the dream realm: Why dreams matter to God and why He often speaks when you’re silent

06:53 — “Is this dream for me?” The first discernment question Susanne asks every time

08:25 — How to remember dreams: Why Susanne doesn’t get out of bed immediately and what to do instead (the voice memo method)

22:09 — Emotional numbness: “Jesus, bring my emotions back online” and why people shut down emotionally

24:00 — Dreams and Scripture: “Sowing with tears, reaping with joy” and how God uses dreams to anchor a season

30:59 — Night attacks and sleep warfare: What to do when your sleep is being targeted

32:06 — Final encouragement: God’s dream language is personal — and hope is being restored