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What do World War II bombers and Christian healing have in common? More than you might think. Join hosts Lisa Way and Reverend Chris Kramer as they explore the fascinating concept of "survivorship bias" and how it affects our approach to spiritual and emotional healing.

The conversation begins with heartwarming reflections on virtual "Sip and Pray" gatherings, where team members share their morning beverages and life experiences across distances. When elderly members recount growing up during wartime bombings in Bournemouth, a surprising revelation emerges—many felt safer during those predictable dangers than in today's uncertain world. This leads to profound questions about trauma, resilience, and how we process difficult experiences.

Chris shares a compelling wartime analogy about aircraft reinforcement. Military analysts examined returning bombers covered in bullet holes to determine where to add protection, until statistician Abraham Wald pointed out they were only looking at planes that survived. The truly vulnerable areas were where the destroyed aircraft had been hit—an invisible dataset. This powerful metaphor illuminates how we often address superficial wounds while neglecting catastrophic vulnerabilities in our healing journeys.

The discussion deepens with a remarkable hospital story about a woman experiencing what appeared to be a mental health crisis, until one curious nurse discovered the true cause—a severe urinary tract infection creating neurological symptoms. This perfectly illustrates Acorn's healing approach: looking beyond visible symptoms to discover the true sources of suffering. Most striking is that this profound ministry is offered freely, without charge. As Chris beautifully expresses, "It's a bowl of water on a table... The cost was paid by the Lord."

Ready to experience healing that goes beyond the surface? Connect with an Acorn prayer hub near you through our website, or join our virtual gatherings where distance is no barrier to encountering God's restorative power.

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What does it truly mean to be healed? Beyond the physical cures we often seek lies something deeper—a return to the wholeness that was our original design.

This episode takes you on a profound journey through the concept of healing hubs as sacred connectors, places where people can restore balance when life feels out of kilter. Whether facing physical ailments, emotional distress, or spiritual disorientation, these spaces offer a chance to reconnect with God without prescribing a specific outcome. As Lisa and Reverend Kris explore, sometimes what we need isn't a definitive cure but a restoration of equilibrium—that sense of coming back to ourselves as we were meant to be.

The conversation dives into the rich Hebrew concept of "shellamute"—complete wholeness—and unpacks the difference between healing and curing. Through the powerful metaphor of a silversmith purifying precious metal until it perfectly reflects their image, we see how God works to remove impurities from our lives so we might better reflect divine goodness. This process isn't always comfortable; life's challenges cause tensions to bubble up, yet these very struggles often create space for deeper healing.

Perhaps most transformative is Richard Rohr's concept of the "three G's": glance, glare, and gaze. How might our lives change if we moved beyond superficial glances or judgmental glares to truly gazing at the world around us with appreciation and wonder? Could such attentiveness help us notice God's presence in unexpected places—a stranger's birthday wishes, a conversation during a dog walk, or the simple scent of spring flowers? Listen and discover how everyday moments of connection might be your pathway back to the wholeness that is your birthright.

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A journey through Nepal reveals the power of faith, as a mission team witnesses miraculous healing and experiences worship across language barriers in remote villages. The three-month trip with Youth With A Mission (YWAM) transformed their understanding of God's presence in unfamiliar and challenging environments.

• YWAM mission trip to Nepal included Kathmandu, Tikapur, and Pokhara
• Living conditions required adaptation, with a diet primarily of rice and lentils
• Language barriers necessitated translators, with humorous cultural differences like "no passing gas" signs in tuk-tuks
• House church worship created powerful spiritual moments despite language differences
• Elderly man with back injury who couldn't walk received prayer and was immediately healed
• Children's enthusiasm and the Christian greeting "JMSC" renewed their sense of purpose
• Team faced struggles with illness, finances, and homesickness but persevered
• Experience demonstrated how God works powerfully when we step outside comfort zones

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