In this episode, I am diving deep into the powerful passages of Isaiah 40:25-31 and Isaiah 41. We explore God’s challenge to His people: “Who holds a candle to me?” The Creator, who brings forth the stars each night, never grows tired or overlooks His creation. Isaiah reminds us that God is everlasting, giving strength to the weary and empowering those who seek Him.

I am unpacking the idea of “the hand of the Lord,” a recurring theme throughout Isaiah, symbolizing God’s direct involvement in history. From judgment to deliverance, creation to restoration, God’s hand represents His sovereignty and power. Key themes include:

1. Judgment and Sovereignty – God orchestrates events and holds ultimate authority over nations.

2. Deliverance and Redemption – His hand is never too short to save those who turn to Him.

3. Creation and Providence – God’s hand crafted all that exists, affirming His control over the universe.

4. Acknowledgment of God’s Work – We’re invited to recognize that life’s events, big or small, are shaped by His divine plan.

This episode calls us to place our trust in God’s capable hands, confident that He’s working in our lives through both blessings and challenges. Join us for a deep reflection on Isaiah’s timeless message of hope and strength.

Title: “From Atheist to Believer: A Near-Death Encounter with Jesus”

In this powerful and moving episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, Janet welcomes 22-year-old Peyton Brown, whose life took a miraculous turn after a near-death experience that shook her atheistic beliefs to the core.

Raised in a Catholic family but far removed from faith, Peyton had embraced atheism, rejecting any notion of God—until a terrifying health crisis forced her to confront the truth of Jesus Christ.

One evening, under a starry sky, Peyton experienced a sudden seizure that led to a medical emergency. A fatal mistake in treatment caused her heart to stop, leaving her clinically dead. In those surreal moments, Peyton found herself watching her own body from the outside, witnessing her parents' heartbreak, and standing face-to-face with Jesus Himself.

Through vivid and heartfelt detail, Peyton describes the overwhelming love and compassion in Jesus' eyes and the profound peace she felt in His presence.

This extraordinary encounter brought her back to life, not just physically but spiritually, as she realized the power and truth of a God she had once denied.

Now, Peyton is on a mission to expose the dark spiritual forces that plagued her for years, and she’s writing a book, EXPOSED, to share her story and offer TRUTH to others battling doubt, identity crises, and unseen spiritual struggles.

Join us for this awe-inspiring conversation as Peyton shares her journey from skeptic to believer, a transformation that will challenge your own understanding of faith, purpose, and the lengths God will go to reach His children. Prepare to be moved, inspired, and filled with hope and wonder as you listen to this incredible testimony of life, death, and act of God.

In this special episode of One Voice Makes a Difference, Janet brings you a powerful conversation with Adam King, recorded live from the Faith Over Fear Conference in Orlando, Florida. Adam’s journey, shaped by a profound sense of purpose, offers a compelling example of resilience, faith, and the transformative power of mentorship.

Adam and his wife, Jen, faced the painful path of infertility, a journey that ultimately led them to find their purpose beyond themselves. They channeled their heartache into a passion for guiding the next generation, impacting lives through education and ministry. For over 20 years, Adam has worked with students as a teacher, principal, consultant, and now with LIFEWISE ACADEMY, where he helps bring Bible-based education to public schools during school hours in a legally approved and impactful way.

Adam’s dedication has taken him around the world, building connections and communities, from classrooms in the U.S. to a schoolhouse for orphans in Uganda. In this episode, he shares the inspiring story of his mission to encourage students to live courageously, find purpose, and understand their identity in God amidst today’s culture of confusion.

If you’ve ever wondered how you can be a light in your own community or impact the next generation, this episode is for you. Join Janet and Adam as they discuss actionable ways to help children and teens navigate life with faith, courage, and clarity. Listen in to be inspired, equipped, and called to make a difference.

To learn more click on the link: https://lifewise.org/interest/

Gary shares his story of brokenness and how God showed up in his life and he came to heal the broken-hearted!

Since the age of 18, Gary Taylor has been faithfully preaching, following the call of God from a young age. Even before Gary knew the challenges he would face—betrayal, brokenness, and pain—the Lord had already prepared the way. This week on our podcast, you'll hear Gary’s powerful testimony of how he navigated one of the darkest seasons of his life. His story is one of deep faith and resilience, and it’s sure to move and inspire you. Don’t miss this touching episode, filled with the hope and strength found in the Word of God.

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BE ENCOURAGED BY THE PASSAGE!

The Good News of Salvation

ISAIAH 61

“The Spirit of the Lord God is upon Me,
Because the Lord has anointed Me
To preach good tidings to the poor;
He has sent Me to [a]heal the brokenhearted,
To proclaim liberty to the captives,
And the opening of the prison to those who are bound;

2 To proclaim the acceptable year of the Lord,
And the day of vengeance of our God;
To comfort all who mourn,

3 To [b]console those who mourn in Zion,
To give them beauty for ashes,
The oil of joy for mourning,
The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness;
That they may be called trees of righteousness,
The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”

4 And they shall rebuild the old ruins,
They shall raise up the former desolations,
And they shall repair the ruined cities,
The desolations of many generations.

5 Strangers shall stand and feed your flocks,
And the sons of the foreigner
Shall be your plowmen and your vinedressers.

6 But you shall be named the priests of the Lord,
They shall call you the servants of our God.
You shall eat the riches of the Gentiles,
And in their glory you shall boast.

7 Instead of your shame you shall have double honor,
And instead of confusion they shall rejoice in their portion.
Therefore in their land they shall possess double;
Everlasting joy shall be theirs.

8 “For I, the Lord, love justice;
I hate robbery [c]for burnt offering;
I will direct their work in truth,
And will make with them an everlasting covenant.

9 Their descendants shall be known among the Gentiles,
And their offspring among the people.
All who see them shall acknowledge them,
That they are the posterity whom the Lord has blessed.”

Ray and Jessica share how a life-changing encounter with Jesus transformed their approach to business, infusing faith into every aspect of their entrepreneurial journey. They also reveal how that same unwavering faith guided them through a harrowing experience during a bombing in Israel, where they found strength and protection in the midst of chaos.

Have you ever asked these questions before?

• Is this what I am called to do, Is this my highest and best calling?
• Could I be the answer to someone else’s prayers?
• What if I stepped into my calling and started being the person I was created to be?
• What if I stopped allowing fear to hold me back and instead walked in FAITH?

Today you will hear Ray and Jessica’s powerful story of transformation and how they had these same questions!!

Ray and Jessica Higdon are authors, speakers, coaches, entrepreneurs, and marketing experts. They have shared the stage with Tony Robbins, Bob Proctor, Les Brown, Robert Kiyosaki, and many more. In 2018, their coaching company was recognized on the Inc. 5000 as one of America's fastest growing companies, and they love helping network marketers grow large teams and create freedom in their lives, as well as entrepreneurs or anyone who wants more out of life.

But this podcast is not about network marketing, it’s about an encounter with God.

I am so inspired by this powerful couple. You’ve got to hear their powerful story!

In 2022, through a series of divinely timed meetings and conversations, Ray’s future and life completely changed when he accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior.

In this podcast you will hear about how Ray and Jessica was able to rely on faith alone when they found themselves on a holy trip that turned into an all-out war. You’ve got to hear this miraculous story.

If you'd like to get Ray’s book click here: https://a.co/d/hsaDfw6

Janet shares with you from the book of Acts 1 about what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit.

Hey you guys! Just wanted to let you all know that I won’t be releasing any episodes for the next 2 months. I will return in September.

Reason is, I will be getting ready to teach a Bible Study that I have written, a Throne Room View and doing a women’s conference/bible study. Please pray for me. But today’s episode is a little different.

I felt compelled to talk about being filled with the Holy Spirit and Fire!! There is a sound from heaven that is still falling upon the sons and daughters who are waiting, and seeking Jesus! Enjoy today’s podcast.

Please email me at janetswansonministries@gmail.com if you want to support the ministry.

Janet’s gives a Word of Encouragement from John 16:33 and I Peter 5:1-10

Hey you guys! The Lord as put this word in my heart just for you. I don’t know why, but maybe you’ve been asking the question, “why am I suffering so bad? How long do I have to suffer?”

Maybe you’ve been telling yourself this, “I’m doing the will of God, I’m a good person, I pay my tithe, I go to church every Sunday, I’m reading my Bible

But…GOD….

I’m still suffering

Why?

LET’S DIVE IN TO

John 16:33 & I PETER 5:1-10

THIS IS OUR FOCUS FOR TODAY!

1 Peter 5:1-10 New American Standard Bible

10 After you have suffered for a little while, the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, will Himself perfect, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.

Greek perfect/restore

2675/katartizō (literally "adjust down, exactly") refers to parts working precisely together – fulfilling their intended purpose (potential)" because properly adapted (adjusted).

[The root word expresses what is "joined together" in proper adjustment. It means to frame all the parts into an over-all design – so that each part works together "in good order”.

2675 (katartizō) (perfect or restore) is "used of reconciling factions, setting broken bones, putting a dislocated limb into place, mending nets" For example when you have a dislocated shoulder, you go to the ER and the doctor will pop it back in place. It’s painful when it’s out of place, and it’s more painful to pop it back in place. The bone is now set in its proper place so that it can heal.

What Paul was saying, after you have suffered a little while, the Lord will adjust you, move you around, put you back in your proper place so that you can function and be in good working order to fulfill the plans that He has written over you life.

Greek confirm

stērízō: ”a support to fix, plant down";"stand," to set fast or fix you; give you support which secures (firmly establishes); solidly plant (to eliminate vacillation). He will cause you to be rooted, fixed, planted, and make you stable.

Strengthen in Greek: , make strong to make mobile, i.e. able to move in a way that achieves something effective. (sthenoō) only occurs in 1 Pet 5:10 of "refusing to be turned away (overpowered).”

Established is to be grounded on a solid foundation

In this verse, Peter is making closing remarks to churches in Asia Minor. He affirms that the suffering won't last forever, and that God has plans for people in Christ that are eternal and glorious