What happens when God intervenes at the last possible moment?
In this powerful episode of Truth Behind the Mike with Mike Stone, Christian journalist Mark Ellis (GodReports.com) shares jaw-dropping true stories of faith, survival, and eternity.

Mark has spent 25 years collecting real, verified testimonies of God at work—from the only known survivor inside the 9/11 impact zone, to an atheist professor who encountered hell during a near-death experience, to an astronaut who met Jesus on the moon.

These aren’t emotional exaggerations. They’re documented encounters that point to one undeniable truth: God is near, active, and still changing lives today.

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Key Topics in This Episode:
• 9/11 survivor testimony
• Near-death experiences & eternity
• Evidence for Christian faith
• Testimony as spiritual warfare
• God’s presence in modern times

👉 If you’ve ever wondered “Is God really real?” — this episode is for you.

Time-Stamped Chapters:

00:00 – Atheist Near-Death Experience Begins
01:10 – Who Is Howard Storm? A “Double Atheist”
03:05 – Dying in a Paris Hospital with No Hope
06:05 – Crossing Into the Spiritual Realm
08:40 – On the Edge of Hell: What He Saw
11:15 – The Power of the Name of Jesus
13:30 – Atheist to Believer: A Life Changed Forever

14:55 – Why Testimonies Matter More Than Ever
16:05 – The Only Known Survivor from the 9/11 Impact Zone
18:30 – Inside the Tower When the Plane Hit
21:05 – A Modern-Day Fiery Furnace
23:15 – God’s Presence in the Final Moment

24:40 – Astronaut Encounters Jesus on the Moon
26:45 – “Where Can I Go From Your Presence?”
28:15 – How These Stories Strengthen Faith
30:10 – Mark Ellis’ Mission: Collecting God’s Stories
31:45 – Where to Get When Kingdom Light Shines
32:50 – Final Encouragement & Closing Thoughts

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It seems like every few weeks, another Christian leader falls—and many believers are left confused, discouraged, or even mocked for their faith.

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike & Joshua Stone slow the conversation down and ask a deeper question: Why does this keep happening—and what does it reveal about where our faith is anchored?

This is not a reaction video.
This is not about piling on fallen leaders.
And this is not about abandoning Christianity.

Instead, we talk honestly about:
• Why gifting is not the same as godliness
• Why public platforms often hide private struggles
• Why Christian celebrity culture is leaving people spiritually disoriented
• And how to build a faith that survives disappointment, hypocrisy, and failure

If recent stories have left you wondering whether Christianity itself can be trusted—or if your faith feels shaken by the failures of others—this conversation is for you.

Christianity was never built on impressive people.
It was built on an unchanging Savior.

Chapters:
00:00 – Why So Many Christian Leaders Are Falling
The exhaustion, grief, and questions believers are feeling right now
00:26 – Is It Okay to Feel Shaken in Your Faith?
Why doubt after scandal doesn’t mean weak faith
00:50 – The Real Problem Behind Church Scandals
What we build our faith on before leaders fall
01:17 – A College Student’s Perspective on Church Hypocrisy
Why this generation sees things differently
01:55 – When Christian Failures Go Public
Why repeated scandals damage trust and fuel mockery
02:49 – The Stage Is Not the Soul
Public ministry vs. private faithfulness
03:38 – When a Pastor Falls, People Lose Their Faith
Why many believers were never taught where faith belongs
04:48 – Mentors vs. Messiahs in Christianity
Why following people too closely can wreck faith
06:04 – Why God’s Word Will Never Fail You
Scripture vs. celebrity Christianity
07:16 – A Bible College Story That Changed Everything
When powerful preaching didn’t match real-life character
08:43 – How Christian Hypocrisy Hurts the Church’s Witness
What unbelievers actually see when Christians fail
09:32 – Spiritual Talk vs. Spiritual Maturity
Why holiness shows up under pressure, not on stage
10:28 – What Young Christians Are Really Seeing Today
Faith, stress, and everyday behavior outside church
11:47 – Why Putting Faith in People Always Fails
Even well-meaning leaders will let you down
12:55 – How Leaders Drift Before Moral Failure
Isolation, secrecy, and success without accountability
13:39 – Why Accountability Matters in the Christian Life
Faith was never meant to be lived alone
14:53 – How Christians Should Respond When Leaders Fall
Truth, humility, and refusing to panic
15:48 – Christianity Doesn’t Collapse When Leaders Fail
Why Jesus—not pastors—is the foundation
16:18 – Where Your Faith Must Be Anchored
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It feels like everything is offensive now, and outrage is everywhere.

Disagreement feels dangerous.
Conversations feel tense.
And outrage feels like the default response to almost everything.

Most people sense something has changed—but they struggle to explain why.

In this episode of Behind the Mike, we step back and look at what’s happening beneath the surface. Not from a political angle. Not from an outrage-driven angle. But from a biblical and human one.

This is a thoughtful conversation with Mike Stone about what happens when a culture slowly loses moral grounding, how outrage fills the vacuum, and why disagreement now feels personal and threatening. We’ll explore human nature, cultural shifts, and Scripture—not to scold, but to understand.

In this video, we talk about:
• Why outrage thrives in fragile belief systems
• What replaces God when He’s removed from the center
• Why identity and desire became sacred
• Why disagreement feels like hatred today
• How outrage replaces grace
• What Scripture says about truth, worship, and confusion
• Why God’s Word must be something bigger than ourselves
• A calmer, rooted, Christ-centered way forward

This isn’t about winning arguments.
It’s about being grounded in a world that feels increasingly fragile.

👉 If you’ve felt exhausted by constant anger or tension, this conversation is for you.

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⏱️ CHAPTERS:
00:00 Why everything feels offensive now
02:00 What changed beneath the surface
05:00 Why outrage thrives in fragile systems
09:00 Removing God didn’t remove worship
13:30 When identity and desire become sacred
18:00 The biblical pattern we’ve seen before
22:30 When sin becomes identity
26:00 How outrage replaces grace
28:30 Why God’s Word must be our foundation
31:00 A better way forward

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If your faith feels heavier than it used to, you’re not alone.

You still believe.
You still love God.
But it feels harder to focus… harder to pray… harder to stay present.

Many Christians today feel spiritually tired, mentally overwhelmed, and quietly discouraged—and they don’t know why. This video isn’t about guilt or trying harder. It’s about understanding what’s shaping our minds, why discouragement feels so common right now, and how Scripture calls us to respond with clarity, rest, and hope.

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, we talk about:
• Why spiritual exhaustion doesn’t mean weak faith
• How distraction and discouragement subtly reshape our thinking
• The difference between conviction and condemnation
• What the Bible says about guarding and renewing the mind
• How to fight back without burning out or drowning in shame

This is a pastoral, honest conversation for anyone who feels worn down but still wants to follow Jesus faithfully.

👉 You’re not broken. You’re not failing. And you’re not losing your faith.

If this conversation resonates, consider subscribing for more thoughtful, Scripture-grounded conversations that meet real life where it actually is.

📌 Want to go deeper?
I’ve linked a related message below that focuses more directly on spiritual warfare and how Scripture teaches us to fight back.
https://youtu.be/h1rdok1MuWY?si=4uAW54wA4yCgpelC

TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Why faith feels heavier than it used to
01:30 You’re not failing—you’re overwhelmed
04:00 Why so many Christians feel exhausted right now
10:00 How subtle drift shapes our thinking
17:00 What’s discipling you without your permission
23:00 The lies we’ve normalized
30:00 How to fight back without trying harder
36:00 How the gospel brings clarity and rest

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As we step toward 2026, many Christians are trying to build a new year on an old foundation. In this powerful final episode of 2025, Mike Stone reveals three spiritual anchors you must leave behind if you want to walk fully in God’s purpose—regret, comparison, and comfort.

Drawing from Scripture, including Genesis 19, John 21, Isaiah 43, and Lamentations 3, this episode challenges believers to stop living as pillars of salt—preserved in the past—and start moving forward in obedience. Learn the difference between conviction and condemnation, why comparison is spiritually dangerous, and how comfort quietly kills growth.

If you’re longing for a fresh start, clarity in God’s will, or freedom from what’s been holding you back, this message is for you. God isn’t waiting for January 1st to do something new—He’s waiting for you to let go.

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Type “I’m leaving it behind!” and declare what you’re refusing to carry into 2026.

Behind the Mike Podcast exists to bring hope, truth, and biblical clarity in a confusing world. Subscribe now and be part of what God is building in 2026—including deep dives, powerful guests, and a special series on the archeology of the cross.

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TIME-STAMPED CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Standing at the Edge of a New Year
01:26 – Why New Habits Fail on Old Foundations
01:43 – Anchor #1: Regret (Stop Being a Pillar of Salt)
04:30 – Anchor #2: Comparison (Stay in Your Lane)
07:09 – Anchor #3: Comfort (Familiar Misery vs Unknown Miracle)
09:10 – God’s Mercies Are New Right Now
10:05 – What We’re Leaving Behind in 2026

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Comparison rarely shouts — it whispers. And when it does, it quietly steals something precious: your joy.

In this powerful episode of Behind the Mike Podcast with Mike Stone, we dive deep into why comparison is so dangerous for believers, how subtly it creeps into our faith, and how Jesus directly confronts it in Scripture.

Have you ever been faithful… obedient… committed to Christ — yet wondered why someone else’s life looks easier, more fruitful, or more blessed?

You’re not alone.

Through a personal story, biblical insight, and one of the most revealing moments between Jesus and Peter, this episode exposes how comparison:

📍 Turns blessings into burdens
📍 Turns calling into competition
📍 Turns trust in God into quiet suspicion

Jesus didn’t explain Peter’s future.
He didn’t justify God’s plan.
He simply said: “What is that to you? You follow Me.”

That’s where freedom lives.
That’s where joy returns.

👉 If comparison has been weighing on your heart — especially in the age of social media — this episode is for you.

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💬 Comment below: Where have you felt comparison creeping in lately?

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TIMESTAMPED CHAPTERS:
00:00 – When Comparison Whispers, Not Shouts
00:38 – Why Comparison Quietly Steals Joy
01:04 – A Conversation With My Mom That Changed Everything
02:10 – How Comparison Reframes Blessings
03:07 – Why Comparison Feels So Normal
03:50 – The Social Media Trap
04:21 – Jesus, Peter, and “What About Him?”
05:28 – “You Follow Me” Explained
06:06 – 3 Dangerous Ways Comparison Damages Faith
06:47 – Saul, David, and the Cost of Comparison
07:39 – When Comparison Turns Into Distrust
08:19 – God Is Shaping Character, Not Comfort
08:55 – 3 Practices to Break Free from Comparison
09:33 – You Are Not Behind
10:05 – Where Joy Actually Lives

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What if the nativity wasn’t sentimental — but courageous, gritty, historical, and deeply human?

In this exclusive interview, Director David L. Cunningham reveals the inspiration, historical accuracy, and behind-the-scenes challenges of Kevin Costner Presents: The First Christmas — premiering Tuesday, December 9th at 8 PM ET on ABC.

This isn’t the westernized version of Christmas.
This is the REAL world Mary and Joseph walked through — politically dangerous, culturally complex, and full of courage, faith, and hope.

🔥 Key Topics We Discuss:
▪️ Why THIS is the right cultural moment for the story
▪️ How modern audiences misunderstand the nativity
▪️ The courage and faith of Mary and Joseph
▪️ Why the shepherds mattered more than kings
▪️ Why the wise men arrive two years later — and what that means
▪️ Kevin Costner’s personal connection to Christmas
▪️ Filming in Morocco: caves, deserts, storms, and real weather
▪️ Why this Christmas film may inspire people to open their Bible again
▪️ What David hopes happens in your living room on December 9th

📌 About David L. Cunningham
David is an award-winning filmmaker known for creating deeply meaningful stories that connect audiences to themes of courage, faith, and humanity.

📆 Air Date:
December 9 at 8 PM Eastern on ABC

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• Let this be the year:
• You see the nativity with fresh eyes
• You understand the cultural and historical context
• You remember the courage of Mary and Joseph
• You appreciate the real meaning of Christmas

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Timestamped Chapters:
00:00 Intro — Why this film matters
01:15 Why now? The cultural moment for this project
03:14 The biggest misconception about Christmas
05:18 Historical accuracy: wise men two years later
07:20 Kevin Costner’s role and perspective
09:35 Filming moments that moved the director
11:44 What David hopes happens in homes watching ABC
13:41 Final encouragement + air date reminder

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Hypocrisy in the Church has quietly destroyed more faith than atheism, suffering, or doubt.

In this episode of Behind the Mike Podcast, Mike Stone speaks directly to anyone who has been hurt, betrayed, disappointed, or wounded by Christians, pastors, spiritual leaders, or church culture.

If someone’s sin shook your faith… maybe your faith was standing on them instead of Christ.

🔥 In this message, you’ll learn:
• Why hypocrisy hurts so deeply
• What Jesus actually said about hypocrites
• Why spiritual betrayal feels like abandonment
• How to heal from church hurt
• Six biblical steps to rebuild your faith
• Why Christians fail—but Jesus never does

Whether you've been wounded by leaders, friends, family, or the church itself… there is hope.

Don’t walk away from Jesus because of someone who wasn’t acting like Him.

📖 Scripture referenced: Matthew 23, Luke 12:1, Titus 1:16, Hebrews 12:1–2

If this encourages you, please share it with someone who’s struggling.
Keep seeking Truth. Keep walking by faith. Keep your eyes on Jesus.

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Why Hypocrisy Is Destroying Faith
00:56 – When Christians Don’t Act Like Christ
02:10 – Why Hypocrisy Feels Like Betrayal
03:13 – What Jesus Said About Hypocrites
04:11 – Why Spiritual Hurt Cuts So Deep
05:19 – Christians Fail, But Jesus Doesn’t
06:16 – Don’t Walk Away Because of People
07:43 – Abuse, Manipulation, and Real Church Hurt
08:23 – Jesus Faced Betrayal Too
08:55 – Six Biblical Steps to Heal
09:59 – A Final Word to the Wounded
10:37 – Fixing Our Eyes on Jesus
11:47 – Final Encouragement & Closing

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