A woman walks in with a list of problems and a walker—and moments later she’s jumping, shouting, and moving like the weight just lifted. That jolt of possibility frames a candid conversation with Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa, where bold, scripture-shaped prayer meets very real human pain. We explore what it looks like to take “lay hands on the sick and they will recover” at face value, and why language like “new knees” and “new hips” can shift a room from resignation to expectancy.
Linda shares how years of praying for people forged a steady confidence: be clear about the need, ask for precise change, and invite movement to test what’s happening. Her testimony centers on presence—the belief that God’s nearness is the decisive factor—while keeping the spotlight on those seeking relief from knee pain, hip issues, back stiffness, fluid retention, heart strain, and immune challenges. As the woman’s companion confirms the before-and-after contrast, we talk about how communal witnesses help validate stories and stir hope without turning them into spectacle.
The conversation also touches on practical ministry rhythms: how to steward moments of apparent breakthrough, how to avoid pressure while still encouraging action, and how a local church creates space for people to try what they couldn’t do. Whether you’re curious, skeptical, or eager for your own turning point, you’ll hear a grounded approach that pairs faith with compassionate attention. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of how expectation, prayer, and community can intersect when pain feels permanent.
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