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Unlocking the Miracles Within is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by author, healer, and speaker Jeffrey Sean McDonnell. Each episode explores powerful stories of faith, healing, prayer, and divine transformation—the moments...
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Unlocking the Miracles Within is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by author, healer, and speaker Jeffrey Sean McDonnell. Each episode explores powerful stories of faith, healing, prayer, and divine transformation—the moments when God breaks through and changes everything. Through heartfelt conversations with authors, healers, faith leaders, and everyday people, Jeffrey explores miraculous healing, divine intervention, spiritual awakening, and the power of prayer. Whether you’re navigating loss, seeking healing, deepening your relationship with God, or simply longing for more of the sacred in everyday life, Unlocking the Miracles Within offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and hope for living a more miraculous life.
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13 SEP 2026 · What if your body was never something you were meant to fix?
In the Season 2 premiere of Unlocking the Miracles Within, host Jeffrey Sean McDonnell explores a different way of relating to the physical body—not through judgment, comparison, fear, or shame, but as a sacred part of God’s perfect design.
Jeffrey invites us to consider the body as a vessel entrusted to us by God: temporary, sacred, intelligent, and worthy of our attention and care. Rather than defining ourselves by appearance, age, weight, strength, health, or the expectations of others, we can begin building a more loving and prayerful relationship with the body we have been given.
Throughout the episode, Jeffrey shares personal experiences with food, movement, fatigue, aging, emotional stress, energy awareness, and learning to recognize the subtle messages the body communicates. He explores the difference between trying to “fix” ourselves and becoming curious about what the body may actually be asking for.
At the heart of the conversation is a simple spiritual practice:
Pause. Listen. Ask your body, “What do you need from me today?” Then ask God, “What is the most loving thing I can do in this moment?”
This episode is an invitation to replace judgment with gratitude, control with awareness, and self-criticism with compassion—remembering that caring for ourselves is not selfish. It can become an act of stewardship, prayer, and deeper relationship with the Divine.
Episode 25 also marks the beginning of Season 2, a new 24-episode journey exploring The Perfect Soul, The Divine Relationship, purpose, co-creation, miracles, and what it means to live from the truth of who God created us to be.
🌐 Explore the podcast and previous episodes:
unlockingthemiracleswithin.com
New episodes are released twice monthly.
Hosted by Jeffrey Sean McDonnell
Author • Spiritual Mentor • Host of Unlocking the Miracles Within
Creating Our Own Light This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
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24 MAY 2026 · As we close out Season One of Unlocking the Miracles Within, I wanted to bring together some of the most powerful moments from our most listened-to episodes.
This special mashup episode features transformational clips and conversations from Episodes 1, 2, 4, 6, and 7 — moments centered around healing, surrender, Divine love, awakening, faith, peace, and learning to see God in everyday life. You’ll hear powerful insights and heartfelt conversations with:
• Jack Ortego
• Dawson Church
• Shantini Rajah
• And reflections from my own journey
In this episode we explore:
• Finding peace in the middle of life’s storms
• Healing through faith and surrender
• Learning to love ourselves as God loves us
• Moving beyond fear and perfectionism
• Awakening to Divine guidance and synchronicities
• And reconnecting to the miracles already within us
This season has been such a blessing, and I’m deeply grateful to everyone who has listened, shared the show, and walked this journey with us. I hope these moments encourage you, uplift you, and remind you that you are deeply loved — exactly as you are today.
Go watch the full episodes at https://unlocking
Order Power of Prayer at https://get.powerofprayerbook.com This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
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10 MAY 2026 · In this deeply personal and spiritually transformative solo episode, Jeffrey explores one of the most powerful forces in healing and spiritual growth: forgiveness.
Through heartfelt storytelling, biblical wisdom, and reflections from his own journey, Jeffrey shares how forgiveness is not about excusing harmful behavior or forgetting painful experiences—it is about releasing the emotional burden that keeps us disconnected from peace, love, and God.
This conversation dives into:
- Forgiving others while still holding healthy boundaries
- The hidden emotional and physical toll of resentment
- Why self-forgiveness is often the hardest part of healing
- How judgment and shame keep us trapped
- The role of grace, compassion, and Divine love in emotional healing
- Jesus’ teachings on forgiveness and inner peace
- Practical ways to begin releasing emotional pain and old wounds
Jeffrey also shares deeply personal stories from childhood, relationships, and his spiritual awakening following his life-changing encounter with Jesus in 2011.
At the heart of this episode is a powerful reminder: Forgiveness is not weakness.
Forgiveness is freedom. If you’ve been carrying emotional pain, anger, regret, shame, or unresolved hurt, this episode offers a compassionate invitation to soften your heart, reconnect with God, and begin unlocking true inner peace.
📖 Pre-Order Jeffrey’s upcoming book The Power of Prayer:
https://get.powerofprayerbook.com
🌐 Learn more about Jeffrey at:
https://unlockingthemiracleswithin.com This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
Visit us at http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm
26 APR 2026 · In this deeply moving and transformative episode, Jeffrey sits down with John Maguire, founder of the Kinesiology Institute, for a powerful conversation on self-healing, emotional release, and reconnecting with the body’s innate intelligence.
John shares how his 50+ year journey in kinesiology began—and how muscle testing became a gateway to understanding what lies beneath physical symptoms. Together, they explore how stress, fear, unresolved emotions, and subconscious patterns can quietly impact the body, often long before we become aware of them.
At the heart of this conversation is a profound truth:
healing begins when we listen.
Through practical demonstrations and simple techniques, John teaches listeners how to tune into their body, release emotional stress, and restore energetic balance. From muscle testing and sway testing to powerful stress-release techniques using breath and touch, this episode offers tools you can begin using immediately.
But what makes this conversation especially powerful is John’s personal story—one of deep loss, healing, and Divine connection. Through it, he shares how acceptance, love, and surrender can transform even the most painful experiences into profound spiritual growth.
This episode is an invitation to:
- Trust your body’s wisdom
- Release what no longer serves you
- Reconnect with Divine guidance
- And step into a life of greater peace, clarity, and healing
If you’ve been searching for answers in your healing journey, this conversation will remind you:
the guidance you seek is already within you—and your body is always speaking.
About John
John Maguire is the founder of the Kinesiology Institute and a globally recognized teacher in the field of kinesiology and natural health. With decades of experience, he has trained thousands of practitioners worldwide, helping individuals understand the body’s innate intelligence and its powerful ability to heal.
His work focuses on identifying stress, energetic imbalances, and subconscious patterns that may be impacting physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being. Through kinesiology and muscle testing, John teaches simple yet profound techniques that empower individuals to take an active role in their own healing journey.
John’s approach blends science, energy awareness, and intuitive insight—offering a holistic pathway to restore balance, increase vitality, and reconnect with the body’s wisdom. His mission is to make self-healing accessible, practical, and deeply transformative for people around the world.
🌐 Learn more about John: https://kinesiologyinstitute.com
For John’s techniques shared on the show, please go to https://www.youtube.com/@kinesiologyinstitute This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
Visit us at http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm
12 APR 2026 · Food for the Soul: A Diet for Spiritual Vitality (Solocast with Jeffrey McDonnell)
In this heartfelt solocast, Jeffrey McDonnell shares his deeply personal journey with food, body image, and spiritual awakening—offering a powerful invitation to transform the way we nourish ourselves from the inside out.
Food for the Soul: A Diet for Spiritual Vitality is not about rigid diets or external rules. Instead, it’s about developing a sacred relationship with your body, your food, and God. Jeffrey opens up about his lifelong experiences with weight, emotional sensitivity, and the impact of unconscious habits—and how everything began to shift when he learned to listen within.
Through real stories and practical insights, this episode explores how your body communicates with you, how your emotional state affects digestion and energy, and how becoming more present, prayerful, and intentional can completely transform your experience with food.
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Check out Ed Mylett's "The Power of One More" book here - https://a.co/d/00nDsQDJ This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
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29 MAR 2026 · In this deeply insightful episode, Jeffrey is joined by energy medicine teacher and practitioner Marjorie Fein to explore the essential role of grounding and balance in our spiritual and everyday lives. Together, they unpack how disconnection from the earth and divine energy can subtly show up as anxiety, overwhelm, or feeling “off,” and how simple, intentional practices can restore a sense of peace, presence, and inner stability. Marjorie shares powerful yet accessible techniques rooted in energy medicine, Qigong, and spiritual awareness—offering listeners practical tools they can use anywhere to reconnect with themselves, the earth, and the divine. Through personal stories and wisdom gained over decades of practice, this conversation reveals that grounding isn’t just a technique—it’s a pathway to feeling safe, aligned, and fully at home within yourself. If you’ve ever felt uncentered, overwhelmed, or disconnected, this episode offers a gentle and empowering invitation to return to balance and reconnect with the deeper support always available to you. About Marjorie Fein Marjorie Fein is the founder of Feinworks and a respected teacher of intuitive development, energy awareness, and embodied spiritual practice. With decades of experience guiding individuals in personal and spiritual growth, she specializes in helping people strengthen their intuitive abilities while remaining grounded, balanced, and energetically clear. Marjorie’s work emphasizes practical tools for integrating spiritual awareness into everyday life. Through workshops, private sessions, and community teaching, she supports individuals in cultivating clarity, self-trust, and embodied wisdom — ensuring that spiritual awakening is supported by stability, discernment, and grounded presence. To learn more about Marjorie, please go to https://feinworks.com Video from Donna Eden regarding Hookup - https://youtu.be/R1byEGHHwCI?si=5cSaLIbf0eG2xYP6 Video showing Kidney 1 point that Margie references in podcast - https://youtu.be/H93dqa01-wc?si=Fh1aAKahrbPpSkDa Lower Back to Forehead connection description that Margie shared on the podcast: Placing one hand on the lower back (near the Root or Sacral chakra) and the other on the third eye (forehead) is an effective self-healing technique designed to balance upper-level cognitive or spiritual energy with lower-level physical stability. This practice connects the body's highest energy centers with its lowest, creating a "grounding circuit" that promotes calm, emotional stability, and mental clarity. How to Perform the Technique
- Find a Comfortable Seat: Sit comfortably with your back straight or lie down to relax your shoulders.
- Position Your Hands: Place one hand on your forehead, between the eyebrows (Third Eye), and the other on your lower back (just above the tailbone or the sacrum area).
- Breathe and Sense: Close your eyes, take slow, deep breaths, and focus on the sensation of energy moving between your hands.
- Visualize: Imagine any excess energy from your head traveling down your spine and out of your body into the earth, returning to a state of balance.
This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
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15 MAR 2026 · In this heartfelt episode of Unlocking the Miracles Within, Jeffrey sits down with healer and mentor Christene Sismondo to explore how authentic community can accelerate spiritual growth and personal transformation. Drawing from her own journey—from corporate leadership to energy healing and through a profound dark night of the soul—Christene shares how sacred spaces of belonging allow people to be fully seen, heard, and supported. Together, they discuss the power of vulnerability, the role of mirrors in spiritual growth, and why true communities focus less on performance and more on presence, compassion, and love. If you’ve ever longed for deeper connection or a safe space to grow spiritually, this episode offers powerful insights into how community can become a catalyst for healing and purpose. About Christene Christene Sismondo is the founder of Evoluna Healing and a dedicated spiritual practitioner specializing in energy healing, intuitive guidance, and soul-centered transformation. Her work is rooted in creating safe, nurturing spaces where individuals can reconnect with their inner wisdom, heal emotional wounds, and strengthen their relationship with the Divine. Through her healing sessions, group work, and community offerings, Christene emphasizes the importance of conscious connection and spiritual fellowship as catalysts for growth. She is passionate about helping others remember they are not meant to walk their spiritual journey alone, but are divinely supported through authentic connection and shared intention. Learn more about Christene at https://spiritualwomensacademy.com Check out her new Love Circle group at https://spiritualwomensacademy.com/love-circle This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
Visit us at http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm
1 MAR 2026 · Fear is something we all experience — whether it’s the subtle anxiety of the unknown or the overwhelming weight of life-changing circumstances. In this powerful and heartfelt conversation, Jeffrey is joined by Chris and Wendy Cooper to explore what it truly means to transform fear into faith. Chris, President of C-Suite for Christ in St. Louis and founder of Lighthouse & Me, shares how walking through the pain and uncertainty of divorce forced him to confront fear head-on — and ultimately surrender it to God. Wendy, a retired educator turned business owner of Next Door Photos St. Louis, recounts her “punch in the face” moment that became a catalyst for courageous faith, career transition, and deeper trust in God’s plan. Together, they discuss:
- The difference between fear that warns and fear that paralyzes
- How reframing “Why is this happening?” into “What is God doing here?” can shift everything
- The role of gratitude in dismantling anxiety
- Why perseverance through trials strengthens our faith
- How our hardest seasons often prepare us to serve and uplift others
Through personal stories of career shifts, family challenges, trauma recovery, and spiritual growth, Chris and Wendy remind us that faith doesn’t always remove hardship — but it does transform how we walk through it. If you’re facing uncertainty, anxiety, or a season that feels overwhelming, this episode offers practical encouragement and spiritual grounding to help you take your next faithful step forward. Fear may be natural — but it does not have the final word. Faith does. About Chris & Wendy Cooper About Chris Chris is a seasoned executive leader and devoted Christ follower who brings a unique blend of professional expertise and faith-driven purpose to everything he does. With a career rooted in technology, cybersecurity, privacy, compliance, and risk management, Chris has helped organizations navigate complex challenges with integrity, innovation, and a deep commitment to stewardship. Outside of his professional life, Chris has a long history of community involvement. He’s served as a United Way volunteer and Campaign Chairman, helped launch multiple Bible studies over the past decade, and currently serves on both The Salvation Army Midland Division Advisory Board and the Gateway Citadel Advisory Council. Chris is married to his wife Wendy, and together they share a beautifully blended family of five children. In late 2024, they launched Lighthouse in Me LLC, a faith-based initiative focused on inspiring and empowering others to live boldly in their faith. Chris also serves as the Market President of C-Suite for Christ St. Louis, where he is passionate about building trusted leadership, fostering meaningful community, and creating spaces where faith can flourish. Whether mentoring emerging leaders, guiding faith-based conversations, or bringing believers together through Bible studies and outreach, Chris is on a mission to integrate faith and leadership in a way that transforms lives—professionally, personally, and spiritually. About Wendy Wendy is a devoted mom to a 17-year-old and a 21-year-old, and a stepmom to three adult children. Married to Chris for 10 years, their relationship has been intentionally rooted in faith and has grown over the past 11 years despite all the outside trials they have faced. After 25 years in education, Wendy left the classroom last year to launch Next Door Photos St. Louis, a faith-centered business that employs people locally and internationally. She’s committed to living out Scripture as a faithful servant. She spends her extra time at dance competitions or events with her kid, volunteering at local schools, and with organizations like the Salvation Army. Wendy believes in helping others daily because it is a way to share the love of God. This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
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15 FEB 2026 · What if your life purpose isn’t something you find… but something you remember? In this powerful conversation with Rhys Thomas, we explore: ✨ The 5 soul archetypes ✨ Why your body reveals your purpose ✨ How energy blocks create limiting thoughts ✨ The truth about healing and the placebo effect ✨ Why mastering your life isn’t about escaping it Rhys shares how your Divine Purpose is a quality of your being — not a career path. This one goes deep. We even experienced live sound healing during the episode. If you’ve ever felt: “I’ve done everything right… but something still feels off.” This episode is for you. 🎧 Listen now: YouTube – https://youtube.com/@creatingourownlight Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/unlocking-the-miracles-within-podcast-with/id1818786904 Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/2JwKIPB4YLMpyTbOzyd78h iHeart Radio – https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1323-unlocking-the-miracles-wi-279973255/ Amazon Music – https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/8fef2abf-bbb5-46d4-a38f-07dae5f3118c/unlocking-the-miracles-within-podcast-with-jeffrey-mcdonnell You were designed on purpose. It’s time to align with it. Learn more about Rhys at https://rhysthomasinstitute.com or buy his book “Discover Your Purpose” on Amazon here - https://www.amazon.com/Discover-Your-Purpose-Profiles-Potential/dp/0399169245 Get Rhys' 4 Levels graphic as shared on the call here - https://creatingourownlight.com/shop/p/rhys-thomas-4-levels-graphic #UnlockingTheMiraclesWithin #DivinePurpose #EnergyHealing #SoulAlignment #SpiritualGrowth About Rhys Rhys Thomas is a visionary author, speaker, trainer, and coach in the personal growth and energy mastery field. He is the founder of the Rhys Thomas Institute and the creator of the Rhys Method®, a powerful system for self-discovery, transformation, and healing that helps individuals reconnect with their true nature and align with their authentic life purpose. Rhys is the author of the international bestselling book, Discover Your Purpose: How To Use The 5 Life Purpose Profiles To Unlock Your Hidden Potential And Live The Life You Were Meant To Live, where he introduces a practical yet deeply intuitive approach to understanding purpose as an expression of who we are, not merely what we do. The Rhys Method® is taught exclusively through the Rhys Thomas Institute, Rhys Thomas Coaching Programs, and his products and online programs. His work supports individuals in releasing conditioning, recognizing energetic patterns, and living in greater alignment with clarity, trust, and inner authority. In addition to his teaching and coaching, Rhys also incorporates sound healing into his work, using sound as a transformational tool to support energetic alignment, nervous system regulation, and deep inner healing. His sound work invites participants into a state of presence and coherence, helping restore balance and open pathways for insight and transformation. Through all aspects of his work, Rhys guides people toward living with greater ease, authenticity, and alignment—allowing purpose to unfold naturally from within. More information can be found at RhysThomasInstitute.com. This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
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25 JAN 2026 · Nature as a Portal to the Divine – with Angela Goodman In this deeply moving episode of Unlocking the Miracles Within, Jeffrey welcomes Angela Goodman—host of the Evolve Through God podcast—for a heartfelt conversation about how nature serves as a sacred gateway to divine connection. Angela shares powerful personal stories of encountering God through the natural world—from childhood moments of freedom outdoors to unmistakable divine signs delivered through animals, land, and stillness. Together, Jeffrey and Angela explore how God speaks through creation, how peace becomes the clearest confirmation of divine guidance, and why slowing down in nature helps us hear God more clearly. This episode is an invitation to reconnect with God beyond walls and words—to encounter Him in the trees, the ocean, the animals, the الأرض beneath your feet, and the quiet moments where heaven meets earth. ✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
- How nature becomes a living language of God’s presence
- Why peace—not fear—is the hallmark of divine guidance
- How animals and the land can serve as messengers of God’s love
- Practical ways to deepen your spiritual connection through nature
- Why stillness is essential to hearing God clearly
Whether you feel closest to God by the ocean, in the mountains, or simply in your backyard, this episode will gently guide you back into awe, presence, and trust. 🎧 Tune in and allow creation itself to remind you that you are never alone. About Angela Goodman Angela Goodman is a faith-based entrepreneur, speaker, and podcast host known for her EVOLVE thru God platform. Her journey reflects a powerful integration of faith, purpose, and transformation — moving from corporate sales at Carrier Corp and restaurant ownership into consulting and spiritually guided leadership. Angela is passionate about helping others lead with purpose, embrace feminine energy, and align their professional lives with divine guidance. Through major life transitions — including closing a restaurant and relocating — Angela has relied deeply on her spiritual foundation, openly sharing her faith-led journey through podcasts, speaking engagements, and her Instagram community. Her work inspires others to trust God’s timing, honor transformation, and recognize that miracles unfold when we align with our true calling. Check out Angela and her show at https://angelahb.podbean.com/ This podcast is a part of the http://MindBodySpirit.fm Podcast Network
Visit us at http://www.mindbodyspirit.fm
Unlocking the Miracles Within is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by author, healer, and speaker Jeffrey Sean McDonnell. Each episode explores powerful stories of faith, healing, prayer, and divine transformation—the moments...
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Unlocking the Miracles Within is a twice-monthly podcast hosted by author, healer, and speaker Jeffrey Sean McDonnell. Each episode explores powerful stories of faith, healing, prayer, and divine transformation—the moments when God breaks through and changes everything. Through heartfelt conversations with authors, healers, faith leaders, and everyday people, Jeffrey explores miraculous healing, divine intervention, spiritual awakening, and the power of prayer. Whether you’re navigating loss, seeking healing, deepening your relationship with God, or simply longing for more of the sacred in everyday life, Unlocking the Miracles Within offers inspiration, practical wisdom, and hope for living a more miraculous life.
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