Freedom doesn’t always arrive with a trumpet blast; sometimes it walks back through the church doors after ten long years. We sit down with Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma to talk about healing that looks and feels real—hands laid on the sick, specific prayers spoken in Jesus’ name, and stories that end with people restored to their seats in the community. Linda shares how a former member, trapped in alcoholism and warned that quitting could be dangerous, came forward for deliverance and left with a new path and a circle of elders welcoming him home. The conversation blends raw honesty about addiction with a bold, scripture-first approach to healing and prayer.

You’ll hear why Linda takes the Bible’s healing mandate literally, how she prays for “the new body part you need,” and what it looks like to confront addiction not only medically but spiritually. We explore the difference between momentary relief and sustained freedom, highlighting the role of a church family in protecting and nourishing a person’s next steps. If you’ve wondered whether change can happen quickly, or how to seek help when you feel stuck, this story offers clarity and hope without clichés. It’s a grounded portrait of deliverance ministry: direct, compassionate, and anchored in the person and power of Jesus.

Whether you’re battling pain, carrying a habit that feels unbreakable, or searching for a way back to community, this episode points to practical steps—ask for prayer, speak freedom over your life, and let people welcome you in again. If you’d like Pastor Linda to speak at your event, church, or conference, contact Rivergate Church Tulsa at 918-492-5511. Like what you heard? Subscribe, share this with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review so others can find the show.

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