What if your surroundings could become a living expression of divine love?
In this deeply grounded and heart-opening conversation, Jeffrey McDonnell sits down with Marilyn Eagen—Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, Reiki Master Teacher, and founder of The Peace Place—to explore the sacred art of creating environments that nurture the soul.
Marilyn shares her inspiring journey from physical therapist to energy healer, revealing how her connection to nature, spirit, and the land itself guided her to build a sanctuary where healing and peace flow naturally. Together, Jeffrey and Marilyn explore how we can:
✨ Transform our homes into spaces that radiate calm and divine connection
✨ Ground and clear energy before prayer or meditation
✨ Listen to the wisdom of the land and invite God’s presence into every moment
✨ Recognize the difference between heavy and light energies—and bring all back to love
Whether you’re called to create a prayer corner, a meditation garden, or a peaceful kitchen, this episode will show you how to honor your space, clear what no longer serves, and welcome in God’s light wherever you are.
About Marilyn
Marilyn Eagen is a visionary in the fields of energy healing, spiritual growth, and holistic transformation. For over two decades, she has dedicated herself to guiding people through profound shifts—helping them move from survival into thriving. 
Marilyn’s journey began in a more conventional healing environment, but a serendipitous encounter with alternative therapies awakened her to a deeper calling.  She immersed herself in a wide array of modalities to master the art and science of energetic work.  Today she offers personalized healing sessions, empowering classes, and transformative ceremonies that support balance, clarity, and alignment. 
She is a Certified Eden Energy Medicine Practitioner, a Certified Life Coach, and has pursued shamanic trainings (including in Peru).  Her work integrates subtle energy systems, intuitive insight, and sacred practices to help clients raise vibration, reclaim inner peace, and step into their highest expression. 
On a personal note, Marilyn has been married to her soulmate Gary for over four decades, and together they have four children and seven grandchildren.  She and Gary share a deep love of nature—whether in the mountains, at the beach, or exploring wild places together.  Their home grounds a portal of high-dimensional energy and frequently draws sweet animal visitors. 
Marilyn is based in Missouri and leads workshops such as Usui / Holy Fire® III Reiki I & II trainings.  She also oversees “The Peace Place”—a sacred site on her property housing a labyrinth she and Gary designed and built, inviting people into walking meditation and spiritual connection. 
As your guest on this episode, Marilyn brings wisdom in creating sacred spaces—whether physical, energetic, or spiritual—and practical guidance for anchoring your own sanctuary for deep connection, healing, and awakening.
https://marilyneagen.com

What happens when we surrender everything to God—even when we feel unworthy, broken, or afraid? In this moving and soul-stirring episode, Jeffrey McDonnell sits down with poet, author, musician, and veteran Ron Montgomery for a deep conversation about healing from trauma through divine support.
Ron shares his story of military service, spiritual awakening, and facing the dark night of the soul—when a simple moment of divine grace changed the course of his life forever.
Together, they explore:
✨ The power of surrender and what it means to truly let go
✨ Hearing the voice of God in the midst of despair
✨ Healing emotional wounds, broken relationships, and even cancer through faith
✨ How Ron’s poetry, activism, and love became instruments of healing—for himself and his community
✨ The journey of learning to love yourself the way God loves you
If you’ve ever struggled to find light in the darkness, Ron’s honesty, wisdom, and warmth will meet you right where you are. His story is proof that no matter how far we fall, God is always there—calling us back to love.
About Ron
Ronald Montgomery is a poet, author, musician, photographer, and spiritual seeker whose life story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and grace.
Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, Ron faced significant challenges and found healing through his connection with God and the power of artistic expression. His book of poetry, *Enough*, reflects his personal journey—addressing themes of pain, survival, identity, and hope.
Through writing, music, and photography, Ron discovered not only his voice but also a deeper purpose to inspire others. Ron’s work has been featured in community publications and educational initiatives, and he continues to speak and create from a place of truth, transformation, and unconditional love.
Learn more about Ron's work on Barnes & Noble here - https://www.barnesandnoble.com/s/%22Ronald%20Montgomery%22?Ntk=P_key_Contributor_List&Ns=P_Sales_Rank&Ntx=mode+matchall
You can connect with Ron at enough.good.trouble@gmail.com

In this powerful and heart-opening conversation, transformational healer Kristin Kirk joins Jeffrey to explore what it truly means to deepen your relationship with your higher self — the divine essence within.
Kristin shares her profound awakening journey, beginning with a spontaneous shift in identity in 1991 and culminating in a life-altering surrender experience in 2003. Through her vivid storytelling, she opens a window into multidimensional awareness, soul-level purpose, and how to navigate the inner veils that keep us from remembering who we really are.
Together, Jeffrey and Kristin discuss:
✨ How surrender opens the door to divine alignment
✨ The true nature of the “I AM” and how to recognize it within yourself
✨ What happens when we stop letting the ego drive and allow the deeper voice to lead
✨ How trauma, past lives, and ancestral patterns become gateways to healing
✨ Why love — chosen moment by moment — is the most powerful force of transformation
✨ Practical guidance for connecting to your inner light, hearing divine guidance, and creating from your highest self
Kristin also shares a beautiful live transmission during the episode — a heart-centered meditation that brings listeners directly into the inner sanctuary where Source and the self meet.
If you’ve ever wondered how to hear your higher self more clearly or how to find stability in the middle of emotional storms, this episode offers both understanding and tools.
About Kristin Kirk
Kristin Kirk is an internationally recognized spiritual teacher and intuitive who shares insights from awakened, multidimensional awareness and embodied divine presence. A spontaneous awakening in 2003 revealed multi-dimensional healing gifts and a radically clear awareness of Self beyond identity. In the years that followed, Kristin was invited to teach by those around her who were transforming through her presence, insight, and healing transmissions.Her teachings support the dismantling of limiting beliefs, unconscious patterning, and suffering through direct awareness of inner truth. Kristin's work is rooted in clarity, stillness, compassion, and joy, offering practical support and embodied wisdom for those seeking self-liberation and divine realization. She shares live teachings, private sessions, courses, and retreats to assist people around the world on their journey of awakening.
To learn more about Kristin visit https://kristinkirk.com

In this deeply reflective solocast, Jeffrey invites listeners into a heartfelt exploration of intuitive living and what it truly means to trust your inner guidance through a God-centered lens. Drawing on his own spiritual awakening and ongoing journey, Jeffrey shares that intuition is not a one-size-fits-all experience but a uniquely personal relationship with God, the Holy Spirit, and Jesus.
 
This episode gently reframes concepts like intuition, sin, repentance, and discernment—not through fear or shame, but through alignment, humility, and love. Jeffrey speaks candidly about judgment, ego, boundaries, and the importance of releasing what is not of God so we can hear divine guidance more clearly. Through personal stories, spiritual insight, and timeless wisdom, he reminds us that intuitive living begins with love: loving God above all, loving ourselves as God loves us, and loving others without condition.
 
Whether you’re just beginning to listen for God’s guidance or deepening a long-standing relationship with Spirit, this episode offers grounding, encouragement, and practical spiritual reflection for everyday life.

In this heartfelt and deeply grounding conversation, Jeffrey is joined by holistic nurse, chaplain, and advanced Eden Energy Medicine practitioner Michelle Earnest to explore the power of sacred rituals as a pathway to daily connection with God, Spirit, and our true selves.
Michelle shares her personal journey through profound loss, healing, and spiritual awakening, offering gentle, practical wisdom for those navigating overwhelm, grief, or disconnection. Together, Jeffrey and Michelle discuss how simple, intentional practices — like making a cup of tea, placing a hand over the heart, or offering the day to God — can become powerful rituals that ground us, calm the nervous system, and reconnect us with the Holy Spirit.
This episode is especially meaningful for anyone who feels too busy, overwhelmed, or exhausted to “do spirituality the right way” and needs reassurance that small moments of presence are enough.
✨ In this episode, you’ll explore:
What sacred rituals really are — and why they don’t need to be elaborate
How grounding and presence help us navigate grief, chaos, and daily stress
The connection between energy work, prayer, and the Holy Spirit
Simple morning and evening rituals anyone can practice
How to reconnect with God when meditation feels impossible
Why we are never truly separate from the Divine
Michelle also shares how ritual and intention shape her healing work, teaching, and daily life — and how you can begin cultivating your own sacred practices right where you are.
Learn more about Michelle at https://michelleearnest.com
Learn more about Eden Energy Medicine at https://edenmethod.com
Learn more about Thich Nhat Hanh and where to order his books here - https://www.amazon.com/stores/Thich-Nhat-Hanh/author/B000AP5YRY
 

What if giving isn’t about money at all—but about presence, trust, and divine love flowing through you?
In this heartfelt solocast, Jeffrey McDonnell reflects on the spiritual miracle of giving and how acts of service—both big and small—open the doorway to deeper intimacy with God and one another. Drawing from Scripture, personal stories, and lived experience, Jeffrey explores how generosity of time, attention, compassion, and trust allows God’s abundance to move freely in our lives.
Through powerful biblical teachings and vulnerable reflections—from moments of fear and surrender to encounters with the homeless and life-changing lessons in leadership—this episode invites you to reconsider what it truly means to give without expectation and receive without resistance.
This conversation is a gentle yet profound reminder that when we release control, bless what we offer, and place God first, miracles unfold in ways we could never orchestrate on our own.
✨ In this episode, you’ll discover:
Why giving is about energy, presence, and trust, not just resources
How surrendering outcomes allows God to work miracles
The importance of blessing what you give—time, money, love, or attention
Why learning to receive is just as sacred as learning to give
How acts of service deepen intimacy with God and others
Whether you’re stepping into a new year, navigating uncertainty, or simply seeking to live more fully from divine love, this episode offers encouragement, clarity, and grace for the journey.

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/