Second Chances & Miracles

10/04/2025 11 min
Second Chances & Miracles

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Episode Synopsis

April 8th marks my second birthday—the anniversary of receiving a second chance at life when I faced near-death from Budd-Chiari syndrome during Easter weekend 2012. This life-threatening condition, which carried an 80% mortality rate, became the catalyst for my spiritual rebirth and renewed purpose.• Experienced excruciating chest pain while traveling that felt like "15 knives piercing my chest"• Followed divine guidance to lean forward in order to breathe, which saved my life• Diagnosed with Budd-Chiari syndrome—a life-threatening blood clot compromising my liver• Made a spiritual promise while in ICU: "If you give me this, I will devote my life to you"• Received profound peace and confirmation of healing after praying with a Catholic diocese visitor on Easter Sunday• Felt God's presence alongside my now-husband Donnie, uniting us spiritually in that hospital room• Wearing a 1 Corinthians 13 bracelet as a reminder of love's patient, kind, and persevering nature• Learning that we're meant to live in communion with God and others—"alone sucks"Head over to iTunes or wherever you listen and subscribe to the show. One lucky listener every week who posts a review on iTunes will win a chance in the grand prize drawing for a $25,000 private VIP day with Sylvia Worsham herself. Visit releasedoubtrevealpurpose.com and pick up a free copy of Sylvia's gift.To download a free chapter of host Sylvia Worsham's bestselling book, In Faith, I Thrive: Finding Joy Through God's Masterplan, visit her website at www.sylviaworsham.com

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