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"The love of Jesus Christ lasts forever, will never end because it is the very life of God. This love conquers sin and gives strength to get up and start anew..." Pope Francis




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A Letter from Prison
(Intro by Patti Kastelic) (9:05)

George will be in prison the rest of his life, but an IGNITE experience set him free. Listen to this short, impactful story of his encounter with Jesus Christ. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.









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Olivia Haller | Playing to Win (11:18)
Olivia comes from a broken family, but nothing is beyond the restoring hand of God. Listen to her short, impactful story. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.











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Mike McCoy | Playing to Win (8:38)
Mike McCoy, Notre Dame All American and NFL superstar, shares the short, impactful story of his journey to relationship with Jesus Christ. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.









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Alex Beverick | God's Merciful Love (14:27)
In spite of many powerful experiences, Alex was playing tug-o-war with God. His merciful love captured her. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.









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William Adamiak | Faith Like A Child (4:23)
Church was part of his life. Then he had a powerful encounter with God and part became all. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.










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Rosalie Kastelic | IGNITE Miracle (4:22)
Growing up Catholic, Rosalie fell away from the Church. Later in life she returned-- and at an IGNITE, after experiencing God's power in Confession, a miraculous healing took place while being prayed over. Listen to her short, moving story. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.







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Denice Hinojosa | Life in Death (6:36)
Denice was 13 when her mom was diagnosed with terminal cancer. It was the occasion for her to encounter the living God. Listen to her short, moving story. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.










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Nick De La Torre | What God Can Do (8:54)
Before Nick was the Spirit-filled worship leader of IGNITE and a parish evangelization leader, he was besieged by some of the darkest challenges any man has faced (and most men do face). Here he gives honest, courageous testimony to the truly healing and transforming power of Jesus Christ, particularly through the Sacrament of Penance. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.





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Jeff Barefoot | Power of the Holy Spirit (8:35)
Jeff Barefoot has a wonderful journey from a strong, bible-based background into the Catholic Faith (EWTN Journey Home Episode). Here he shares an impactful story highlighting the present, healing power of the Holy Spirit when we pray with faith and conviction. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.








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Tom Irmen | Believing Catholic (6:40) 
Tom grew up Catholic, but really didn't believe until a life-transforming event later in life. Listen below to his impactful story. It's the story of many adult men today. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.










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Megan Cook | The Great Return (9:47)
Megan grew up in a faith-filled family. They prayed regularly. She attended numerous bible studies, retreats and conferences. But, as she explains, "My faith was never my own." When she hit college, she said her life started "to go downhill fast...". Towards the end of her first year of college she found out she was pregnant. Listen below to her impactful story. It's the story of many young people today. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.











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Kelly Reed | Take a Chance (4:07)
 "I lived my faith out of obligation... we were 'cafeteria Catholics'." A life-changing experience opened the door to Jesus Christ and changed her life forever. After a heart-felt Confession "a veil was lifted... God seared His love into my heart... I needed to change my life." Hal and Kelly Reed continue to radiate God's love through their eight children and selfless service to numerous faith-building endeavors. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.

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Anne Cook | New Life (5:39)
Every parent wants their child to truly know and live for Jesus Christ. Anne reads the impactful story written by her daughter, Rachel, about what took place at a recent IGNITE- one of many transformational stories over the past year. Anne is the leader of IGNITE: Northeast. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.


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Willi Meyer | Dying to Live (4:30)
The powerful, short story behind Lift Jesus Higher Rally-- the first of which took place in Toledo on October 12, 2013. Willi lost 27 minutes of his life. His doctor told him there is no medical explanation for his being alive today: "God wants you to do something, so find it." The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.



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Catie Destatte | The Healing Love of God (3:22)
Catie is a student at the Franciscan University of Steubenville. In the following few minutes she shares the true story of God's love alive in her life through some very tragic life circumstances. The God of miracles is not a record of distant past, but alive and present. Listen now. Share it. God is in every story. Discover Him in yours.