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EPISODE · Oct 25, 2025 · 41 MIN

On a Mission From God - Kevin DeVries (podcast)

from Justin Barclay · host WOOD Radio

He Died… But Didn’t Stay Dead – The Mission ContinuesGraceExplorations.com Justin sits down with explorer, filmmaker, and survivor Kevin DeVries, a man who literally died — and lived to tell about it. From his cardiac arrest on a running trail to a miraculous near-death encounter he believes was with the risen Christ, Kevin shares what he saw on “the other side” and how it reshaped his life’s mission.They also dive into his new docuseries “The Naked Soul,” an awe-inspiring expedition to Antarctica following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton. Kevin’s team hopes to capture what happens when faith meets the edge of the earth — and the edge of human endurance.This is a conversation about second chances, calling, courage, and the God who meets us in impossible places.00:00 – Justin opens the show: “Get ready to strap in—it’s going to be a heck of a ride.”01:00 – Introducing Kevin DeVries: explorer, survivor, and friend who literally died and came back.02:30 – Kevin recalls his near-death experience and hearing the words: “Your time is not up. Your mission is not complete.”04:00 – The moment he encountered “light that darkness had never touched.”07:00 – Why Kevin believes he met the risen Christ and what that encounter revealed about eternity.10:00 – His miraculous rescue — and how God “played cosmic chess” to save his life.13:00 – From death to mission: how the experience led him to help others share their stories through Grace Explorations.15:00 – The birth of Base Camp at Founders Brewery — a raw, real space for men to tell their stories.18:00 – Kevin’s Everest journey and the award-winning film True Summit: The Greatest Journey Is Within.19:00 – Introducing The Naked Soul docuseries: Shackleton, survival, and the “Third Man” encounters of divine rescue.27:00 – Finding peace in the chaos — the heartbeat of God in the middle of the storm.29:00 – Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s martyrdom and what it may signal for America’s spiritual awakening.33:00 – Kevin prepares to set sail for Antarctica — and invites listeners to help make the mission possible.37:00 – How to support or connect: GraceExplorations.com | Email: [email protected]:00 – Justin wraps with a challenge: Don’t miss your own “God-sized mission.” Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comProTech Heating and Cooling - http://ProTechGR.com New gear is here! Check out the latest in the Justin Store: https://justinbarclay.com/storeKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

He Died… But Didn’t Stay Dead – The Mission ContinuesGraceExplorations.com Justin sits down with explorer, filmmaker, and survivor Kevin DeVries, a man who literally died — and lived to tell about it. From his cardiac arrest on a running trail to a miraculous near-death encounter he believes was with the risen Christ, Kevin shares what he saw on “the other side” and how it reshaped his life’s mission.They also dive into his new docuseries “The Naked Soul,” an awe-inspiring expedition to Antarctica following in the footsteps of legendary explorer Ernest Shackleton. Kevin’s team hopes to capture what happens when faith meets the edge of the earth — and the edge of human endurance.This is a conversation about second chances, calling, courage, and the God who meets us in impossible places.00:00 – Justin opens the show: “Get ready to strap in—it’s going to be a heck of a ride.”01:00 – Introducing Kevin DeVries: explorer, survivor, and friend who literally died and came back.02:30 – Kevin recalls his near-death experience and hearing the words: “Your time is not up. Your mission is not complete.”04:00 – The moment he encountered “light that darkness had never touched.”07:00 – Why Kevin believes he met the risen Christ and what that encounter revealed about eternity.10:00 – His miraculous rescue — and how God “played cosmic chess” to save his life.13:00 – From death to mission: how the experience led him to help others share their stories through Grace Explorations.15:00 – The birth of Base Camp at Founders Brewery — a raw, real space for men to tell their stories.18:00 – Kevin’s Everest journey and the award-winning film True Summit: The Greatest Journey Is Within.19:00 – Introducing The Naked Soul docuseries: Shackleton, survival, and the “Third Man” encounters of divine rescue.27:00 – Finding peace in the chaos — the heartbeat of God in the middle of the storm.29:00 – Reflecting on Charlie Kirk’s martyrdom and what it may signal for America’s spiritual awakening.33:00 – Kevin prepares to set sail for Antarctica — and invites listeners to help make the mission possible.37:00 – How to support or connect: GraceExplorations.com | Email: [email protected]:00 – Justin wraps with a challenge: Don’t miss your own “God-sized mission.” Get the stories from today's show in THE STACK: https://justinbarclay.comJoin Justin in the MAHA revolution - http://HealthWithJustin.comProTech Heating and Cooling - http://ProTechGR.com New gear is here! Check out the latest in the Justin Store: https://justinbarclay.com/storeKirk Elliott PHD - FREE consultation on wealth conservation - http://GoldWithJustin.comTry Cue Streaming for just $2 / day and help support the good guys https://justinbarclay.com/cueUp to 80% OFF! Use promo code JUSTIN http://MyPillow.com/JustinPatriots are making the Switch! What if we could start voting with our dollars too? http://SwitchWithJustin.com

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