A single sentence can close a door—“I won’t be healed”—and a single yes can open it. We sit with Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa as she shares how a life of praying for the sick is less about spectacle and more about steady agreement with what God says. From laying hands on dozens over the years to watching “all manner of sickness and disease” lift, Linda walks us through a vivid moment at a healing service where a woman’s public confession of doubt collided with persistent prayer. The tension is palpable: private words of resistance, the ache of disappointment, and the pastoral choice to respond with kindness instead of argument.

What unfolds is a clear, compassionate case for agreement with God’s word as the starting line for healing. Linda unpacks why reading healing scriptures, voicing belief, and aligning our language with hope matters—not as magic, but as partnership with a God who heals. She addresses the practical side, too: how fear can shape our words, how unbelief can harden our expectations, and how a simple shift in confession can create room for breakthrough. Along the way, she offers a heartfelt prayer, calling forth restoration for anyone listening who is in pain, infirmity, or ongoing illness.

This episode is for anyone who’s wrestled with chronic pain, battled skepticism, or wondered whether Jesus still heals today. You’ll hear hard-won insights, a real testimony from the front lines of ministry, and a gentle invitation to say, “Yes, I believe,” even if your hands still tremble. If the themes of faith, healing prayer, and overcoming unbelief resonate with you, lean in and let these stories strengthen your courage. If you’d like Pastor Linda to minister at your church, conference, or motivational event, reach out to Rivergate Church in Tulsa. And if this speaks to you, subscribe, share with a friend who needs hope, and leave a review to help others find these conversations.

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