Karon Smedley - Signs, Wonders, and Miracles

Spiritual Heritage and Ministry Background Karon shared her background as a co-founder of IBTV Faith Network and owner of a 30-year-old air conditioning company, explaining how she had to send her team home due to an emergency at work. She discussed her family's strong Pentecostal heritage, including her grandmother's prophetic calling and prayer warrior activities, which influenced her own spiritual gifts and prophetic ministry. Karon described how she grew up in a faith-filled environment where her family experienced miracles and prophetic experiences, and how this legacy continued through her mother who remains an active prophetess in their church. Prophetic Gifts and Spiritual Discernment Karon discussed the importance of understanding different prophetic gifts and callings, emphasizing the need for proper biblical foundation and prayer in discerning one's spiritual gifts. She shared her experience teaching prophetic giftings through a certified course with an international group and her personal journey of leaving corporate America to pursue her faith calling. Karon also described how she and her husband faced significant challenges including autoimmune diseases, which led them to deepen their prayer and worship life, ultimately resulting in miraculous healings. Faith Healing Experience Sharing Karon shared her experience of being diagnosed with an incurable disease and how she and her husband sought healing through prayer and studying teachings from preachers like Smith Wigglesworth and E.W. Kenyon. She described how her body was healed overnight after prayer with her group, including the disappearance of sores and neuropathy. Karon emphasized the importance of having a "convicting faith" rather than reckless presumption when seeking divine intervention, and how she grew in trust through daily Bible study and prayer. Faith Healing Experience Sharing Karon shared her experience of faith healing from a serious medical condition, describing how she used spiritual principles to overcome her illness. She explained that God taught her to think of faith as an airplane gaining altitude, where supernatural healing would eventually override natural conditions. Karon described how she received a second, worse diagnosis but chose to share it only with a small group of faith-believing family members, and ultimately experienced a miracle during a prayer meeting where she heard "it's done" and woke up the next day completely healed with new skin. Faith During Health Crisis Karon shared a story about how her husband's serious health crisis led to multiple transfusions and potential leukemia diagnosis, but they relied on their faith in God rather than their own faith. She emphasized the importance of knowing the character of God and trusting in His unmovable nature during life's storms. Karon and her husband maintained that they were not putting faith in themselves but in the unshakable character of God throughout their challenging situation. Faith During Medical Crisis Karon shared her experience of faith during her husband's battle with a deadly bone marrow condition, describing how they had to navigate conflicting information between medical diagnoses and scriptural promises. She explained how they chose to trust in divine healing despite challenging circumstances, including her husband's prolonged illness and quarantine. Karon described the daily spiritual battles they faced and recounted a significant moment when her husband received verses from God about bone marrow healing and restoration, which confirmed their faith in divine intervention. Faith Journey Through Illness Karon shared her faith journey during her husband Tom's battle with a blood disorder, describing how she and her family relied on scripture to cope with his illness. She explained how they used verses from Philippians, Proverbs, and Zechariah to speak healing over Tom's condition, ultimately leading to a medical miracle where his DNA was healed and he no longer needed transfusions. Karon concluded by emphasizing the importance of maintaining consistent faith in daily life and seeking God's presence in all circumstances. Karon's Faith and Collaboration Discussion Karon shared her testimony of faith and healing during a challenging time in her life, emphasizing the importance of worship, faith, and not running from storms. She discussed how she and her late husband relied on scripture and prayer, encouraging others to stay armed with God's Word during difficult times. Karon and Pamela discussed potential collaboration, including sharing Karon's podcast on IBTV and creating promotional materials. They also briefly talked about a possible women's conference in Arizona. Thank you for listening! Tune in next week to increase your FAITH!Subscribe to Unleash Vision & Faith so you never miss an episode. And if today’s conversation inspired you, share it with a fellow entrepreneur who’s ready to build a God-centered business.