A room full of women in pink, a visiting pastor in pain, and a bold claim that signs and wonders follow the preached word—then everything stops. The man leans forward to stand and suddenly freezes at the pew, unable to move or speak, while the atmosphere shifts and people feel a surge of expectation. We watch the scene unfold step by step as Pastor Linda Budd names hip pain, prays, and prophesies restoration for a couple worn down by a hard year, and the room turns electric.
What happens next is the kind of moment that lingers: he finally rises, walks, and then runs—without the limp that lingered after hip replacement surgery. The details matter here: the visible freeze, the shaking, the sudden ease, and the immediate test as he takes off around the room with no pain. We talk about why moments like this galvanize faith, how a word of knowledge pinpoints need, and why public testimonies don’t just tell a story but create space for others to receive. Along the way, we explore the bigger vision behind healing ministry—what it looks like to take the Bible’s instruction to lay hands on the sick seriously, how churches can cultivate expectancy, and why restoration can touch bodies and lives at the same time.
If you’re a pastor or church leader, this conversation doubles as a charge: make room for the unexpected and watch what happens when prayer, courage, and compassion meet. If you’re listening with hip pain or any lingering physical issue, we extend prayer and an invitation to believe for change right where you are. Subscribe, share this episode with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with your biggest question about healing—we’d love to hear your story and stand with you.
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