Pain can feel like a verdict. We push through appointments we dread, brace for procedures we know will hurt, and make peace with limits we never asked for. Then a quiet phrase changes the air: Jesus took the pain. That’s the heartbeat of this conversation with Pastor Linda Budd of Rivergate Church in Tulsa, where we trace a line from scripture to lived experience and watch how mercy meets bodies in real time. No theatrics, no noise—just presence, prayer, and a simple declaration that unlocked a night of tangible healings.

We start with Linda’s own story—a doctor visit she expected to be “really painful,” interrupted by a whisper she couldn’t shake. The outcome defied expectation: zero pain where pain was “impossible” to avoid. From there, we open the room to others, asking each person to name where it hurts and then agreeing together on one truth: Jesus took the pain. What followed was a chain of testimonies—longstanding issues lifting, movement returning, peace settling—without hype, only gratitude and awe. Along the way, we explore the practice behind the moment: taking scripture literally, inviting God’s presence, declaring healing with clarity, and making space for tears, praise, and honest checks for change.

If you’re carrying pain right now, we pray with you directly, asking for new strength, restored function, and the lifting of pain that has overstayed its welcome. This is an invitation to hope again, to speak truth with courage, and to pass on mercy as you receive it. Subscribe for more faith-filled stories, share this episode with someone who needs encouragement, and leave a review to help others find healing and hope. If you’d like Linda to minister at your church or event, get in touch and let’s make room for what God wants to do next.

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