I’ve Been to Heaven - A Miracle Journey with Steve and Kathy Boyls

What happens when prayer collides with eternity? 🙏✨ In this powerful episode of The Missional Life Podcast, Steve Boyls and Kathy Boyls share their astonishing journey through COVID, the ICU, and a life-altering encounter with Heaven. As Kathy fought on her knees in prayer, Steve experienced the nearness of Jesus, angels, and eternal hope. This episode will strengthen your faith, deepen your trust in God’s Word, and remind you that heaven is more real than we imagine. 🌤️📖

About the Guest

Steve and Kathy Boyls are the authors of I've Been to Heaven, a powerful testimony of God’s faithfulness through suffering and hope beyond death. Steve is a longtime software developer who experienced Heaven during a life-threatening illness, and Kathy is a pediatrician whose unwavering faith and prayer carried their family through crisis. Together, they boldly share God’s nearness, the power of prayer, and the reality of eternity.

Reasons to Listen

1. Real Faith in Crisis – Hear how Scripture, prayer, and obedience sustained Kathy while Steve fought for his life in the ICU.
2. Heavenly Perspective – Discover how a glimpse of Heaven reshapes how we live, love, and trust God today.
3. Hope for the Hurting – This episode brings comfort to anyone facing loss, illness, or unanswered questions.

Big Takeaways

1. Prayer Prepares Us – God often prepares us for future battles long before we know they’re coming.
2. God’s Word Never Fails – Declaring Scripture anchors our faith when circumstances say otherwise.
3. Heaven Is Real – Eternity is not abstract; it’s personal, joyful, and filled with God’s presence.
4. Faith Sees the Unseen – We can choose to believe God’s promises over frightening reports.
5. Love Changes Everything – Encountering Jesus transforms how we love, forgive, and live daily.

Missional Challenges

1. Create a Prayer Space – Set aside a specific place to meet with God consistently this week.
2. Speak Scripture Daily – Choose one healing or faith verse and declare it over your life or family each day.
3. Live Eternally Minded – Let the reality of Heaven shape your priorities, conversations, and compassion.

Chapters (with Timestamps)

1. 00:00 – Introduction to Steve & Kathy Boyls
2. 03:00 – Preparing Through Prayer and Obedience
3. 07:00 – COVID, ICU, and the Ventilator Decision
4. 09:00 – Encountering an Angel and Traveling to Heaven
5. 18:00 – What Heaven Is Really Like
6. 30:00 – Meeting Loved Ones and a Lost Child
7. 36:00 – Seeing Jesus and the Throne Room
8. 42:00 – Life Changed After Heaven
9. 49:00 – Fun Questions & Final Reflections

Connect with Steve & Kathy

Steve and Kathy's Website

Purchase 'I've Been To Heaven' on Amazon

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