Miracles or Myths? Deciphering Fact from Fiction with the Miracle Hunter | Michael O'Neill
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In this episode, Conor Gallagher is joined by Michael O’Neill, known as The Miracle Hunter, for a captivating conversation about the mysterious world of miracles. Michael shares how he first became fascinated with miracles and why he believes they have a unique power to stir hearts and open the door to faith.
Together, they explore the Church’s rigorous process for investigating miracles, the difference between big “M” and small “m” miracles, and why God often leaves just enough mystery to invite us deeper into faith. They also discuss miracles in other religions, fraudulent claims, and the Vatican’s recent changes to how supernatural claims — especially Marian apparitions — are handled.
This episode is a fascinating look at how miracles aren’t just about the supernatural — they’re about God’s invitation to see His hand at work in every corner of our lives.
GET THE BOOK
Science and the Miraculous: How the Church Investigates the Supernatural
THE MIRACLE HUNTER WEBSITE
https://www.miraclehunter.com/
CHAPTERS
- (1:57) Introduction
- (4:04) How Did You Become ‘The Miracle Hunter’?
- (7:34) Why Miracles Can Crack Open the Door to Faith
- (8:15) Why God Leaves Doubt in Miracles
- (10:38) What Is a Miracle?
- (12:01) Big 'M' Miracles and Little 'm' Miracles
- (14:38) Process of Miracle Investigations
- (20:01) Why “Catholic” Miracles Are Ignored
- (21:04) Other Religions and Miracles
- (23:37) Fraudulent and False Miracles
- (34:40) Change in Vatican’s Standards for Miracles
- (44:15) Medjugorje
- (47:59) Our Lady of Guadalupe and The Tilma
- (1:13:17) The Shroud of Turin
- (1:26:23) The Shoulder Wound of Christ
- (1:31:53) The Stigmatists
- (1:40:39) Is the Stigmata the Marking of a Saint?
- (1:49:08) Marian Apparitions
- (1:52:20) Conyers & The Catholic “Maybe”
- (1:54:51) Vatican Guidelines for Apparitions
- (1:55:36) Garabandal
- (2:02:19) Zeitoun
- (2:05:28) Las Lajas
- (2:10:06) Healing Miracles
- (2:10:41) The Girl Whose Bladder Grew Back
- (2:26:05) Incorruptibles
- (2:31:24) Eucharistic Miracles
- (2:38:18) Saint Januarius
- (2:47:05) Weeping Statues
- (2:53:11) Closing Comments
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