The Real Storytellers

What if the non-speaking autistic individuals we underestimate are actually some of the clearest voices God is using today? 🕊️In this deeply personal episode of The Real Storytellers Podcast, I sit down with Pastor Joe Infranco — author of Decoding Cody and a key voice behind Hidden Gifts Ministry. You may recognize him from Lila Rose’s platform and the viral podcast The Telepathy Tapes, which soared to #1 and shook a lot of people’s assumptions about autism, communication, and the spiritual realm. As Cody’s pastor, Joe has had a front-row seat to the journey of a young man with autism who began spelling out detailed insights about Jesus, angels, demons, spiritual warfare, and “the Hill” — a place many non-speaking autistic individuals say they visit with Jesus. As a mom to my son Noah, who has severe autism and is non-speaking, this conversation hit incredibly close to home. For years I quietly carried Noah’s experiences: Him naming people he’d never met, calling my friend by her real name that I didn’t even know, pointing to Akiane Kramarik’s “Prince of Peace” and saying, “Jesus”, knowing things before they happen, and a season where he seemed to be speaking to orbs of light in his room while we were walking through a very dark, painful chapter with his school, and so much more! I kept those stories hidden, afraid they’d be misunderstood or labeled “unbiblical.” Reading Decoding Cody and hearing from other families helped me realize it’s not just Noah. There are many others like him. In this episode, we talk about:👉 Who Cody is and how Decoding Cody came to be👉 Why so many non-speaking autistic individuals describe seeing angels, demons, and Jesus👉 The idea of “assuming competence” and how often we underestimate our children👉 How spelling and AAC have opened a door for many non-speaking autistic people to finally be heard👉 Why Pastor Joe filters everything through Scripture first — and how he navigates skepticism, spiritual warfare, and discernment👉 Stories from around the world of autistic and special needs individuals who see and know things in ways we can’t explain👉 The heart behind Hidden Gifts Ministry and the urgent need for special needs ministries in churches👉 How this journey inspired me to help start Project Noah, our special needs ministry at my church If you’re a parent of a child with autism or other special needs, someone who has quietly had “strange” experiences you don’t know how to talk about, a Christian struggling to reconcile the supernatural with solid biblical faith, a pastor or church leader wondering how to better serve special needs families…this conversation is for you. 💛📖 Resources Mentioned:🔹 Decoding Cody by Pastor Joe Infranco (available wherever books are sold)🔹 Hidden Gifts Ministry: hiddengiftsministry.org🔹 Follow Pastor Joe on Instagram: @pastorjoeinfranco✨ If this episode encouraged you, please:👍 Like the video💬 Share your thoughts or experiences in the comments📌 Subscribe to The Real Storytellers Podcast for more conversations at the intersection of faith, story, and the unseen ways God is moving––– CONNECT ––––📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: [email protected] you feel called to donate to our new ministry Project Noah, thank you! https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donation-...Thank you for being here and for loving our “hidden gifts” — they are not an inconvenience; they are image-bearers of God. 🕊️

Welcome back, friends — I’ve been out for a bit, but I’m BACK. 🤍🙏This episode is actually a pre-recorded Real Storytellers segment from November that I never released… but I truly feel led to share it now.In today’s episode, I’m opening up about something I didn’t even know if I wanted to talk about publicly: the dangers of divination — horoscopes, zodiac signs, tarot readings, New Age spirituality, “light worker” language, and how something that looks harmless can quietly become a spiritual doorway. This is just a part of my testimony that I felt comfortable sharing and might even seem unbelievable, but it's all very real. I share my personal experiences with:✨ sleep paralysis and terrifying spiritual attacks starting in childhood✨ getting pulled into “innocent” horoscope/tarot content online✨ creepy messages and encounters that felt dark and personal✨ a vivid dream experience that felt like a warning from God✨ how repentance, prayer, and the name of Jesus brought freedom✨ why discernment matters more than ever right nowI’m also revisiting an older episode I recorded with Jenn Nizza (an ex-psychic who turned to Christ), and I’ll be sharing that again too — because this message is needed. Jenn does an incredible job breaking down how these practices operate spiritually and why Christians should not play with them.If you’ve ever wondered, “Is this stuff really that serious?” — or you’ve felt spiritual oppression, fear, confusion, or heaviness… I pray this encourages you and points you back to Jesus. 🕊️👉 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share this with someone who needs discernment right now.📖 Open your Bible, ask the Holy Spirit for wisdom, and trust God to lead you.God bless you 🤍––– CONNECT ––––📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: [email protected]#RealStorytellers #ChristianTestimony #SpiritualWarfare #Deliverance #Divination #NewAgeToJesus #Discernment #FaithPodcast #JesusChrist

What happens after we die? In this episode of The Real Storytellers Podcast, Nikki has a conversation with Pastor Steve Kang, founder of Revive The Nations, to share his near-death experience of spending hours in hell and the radical encounter with Jesus that changed everything.Once a devoted Buddhist and headed toward destruction, Steve attempted to take his own life and found himself in a horrifying spiritual reality—far from the peace he was promised. In this conversation, he shares:How he went from Buddhist and suicidal to a born-again follower of JesusWhat he saw, heard, and felt during his time in hellHow the prayers of believers played a role in his rescue The moment he encountered the love and voice of JesusWhy he now lives to “save one more for Jesus” and warn others about eternity Disclaimer: This episode includes discussion of suicidal thoughts and self-harm in the context of a Christian testimony and recovery. If you are struggling or in crisis, please reach out for help immediately: 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (US) https://988lifeline.org/get-help/📖 Order Pastor Steve’s book: 8 Hours in Hell: A Shocking Firsthand Experience of What Really Awaits in the Afterlife👉 https://a.co/d/8aFG1fD🔔 Subscribe for more real stories of faith, redemption, and transformation.👍 Like, comment, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear the truth about heaven, hell, and the hope found in Jesus.Connect with Pastor Steve Kang & Revive The Nations:🌐 Website: www.allnationsjc.org 📺 YouTube: ⁨@SteveKang9879⁩ ––– CONNECT ––––📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: [email protected]#stevekangtestimony #stevekang #stevekangneardeathexperience #revivethenations #christiantestimony #helltestimony #neardeathexperience #nde #hellexperience #afterlifetestimony #realstorytellerspodcast #hell

What is the red heifer prophecy and why are so many people saying its ceremony could change everything? Are we in the end times?In this episode, I sit down with Byron Stinson to talk honestly about the red heifer, the Temple, and Bible prophecy. We unpack what a red heifer is according to Scripture, whether the modern ceremony is “real” or not, how priests tied to Israel’s ancient priestly line are involved, and what all of this means both physically and spiritually for believers today.🔍 In this conversation, we cover:• What a red heifer is and where it shows up in the Bible (Numbers 19)• Whether the modern red heifer ceremony is considered valid or “real”• How priests connected to Israel’s ancient priestly lineage are born into this calling• The physical vs. spiritual side of the red heifer and temple talk• How red heifers are chosen, inspected, and approved (no blemish, no yoke)• The logistics: ranches, travel, inspections, and coordination with Israel• How the tribes of Israel were scattered and why that matters prophetically• How Christians can think about all of this without fear, hype, or confusionWhether you’re deep into prophecy or just curious what’s going on with the red heifer headlines, this episode will help you slow down, think biblically, and remember that Jesus is still the center of the story.Check out Byron's Website: https://www.byronstinson.me/Information on Rebuilding the Temple: https://www.buildthetemple.com/Learn more: https://fathershousefoundation.com/Buy Byron's Book Hunt for the Red Heifer: https://a.co/d/4wRjraK––– CONNECT ––––📲 Instagram: @nikkimarie520 📺 YouTube: @RealStorytellersPodcast 🌐 Linktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers ☕ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv 📩 Business / guest inquiries: [email protected]#RedHeifer #BibleProphecy #Israel #ThirdTemple #EndTimes #ByronStinson #Numbers19 #Temple #ChristianPodcast #RealStorytellers #redheiferprophecy #revelations #tribulation

Finding Common Ground with Nadia | Real Storytellers PodcastIn today’s episode, Nikki sits down with Nadia from the YouTube channel “Nadia4Real” for an honest, thoughtful conversation about influence, healing, and seeing the world clearly, even when we don’t agree on everything.This episode is all about respectful dialogue, critical thinking, and finding common ground in a world that thrives on division. Nadia shares her journey, the experiences that shaped her worldview, and the heart behind her mission to help people “spot the lies and reclaim their sanity.”We dive into:• How to have conversations with people you disagree with• Discernment, truth, and emotional clarity• Breaking free from manipulation and cultural confusion• The importance of healing and thinking for yourselfWhether you’re a longtime follower of Nadia or hearing her for the first time, this episode will challenge you, encourage you, and hopefully help you reconsider how we engage with different perspectives.CONNECT with Nadia Check out her latest book Reframe It: https://a.co/d/c6Gg45PYouTube Channel www.youtube.com/@Nadia4RealCONNECT WITH THE REAL STORYTELLER'S PODCAST✨ Subscribe for more real conversations, real stories, and real growth.FOLLOW:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/Nikkimarie520/#YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RealstorytellerspodcastLinktree: https://linktr.ee/realstorytellersBuy Me A Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/realstorytvBusiness Email: [email protected]

🎙️ Growing Up Franzese & “Girl, Bye!” with Miquelle and Amanda Franzese | The Real Storytellers PodcastIn this unfiltered and heartfelt episode, host Nikki sits down with Miquelle and Amanda Franzese — daughters of former mobster–turned–Christian speaker Michael Franzese — to talk about what it was really like growing up Franzese and how they’re now using their voices to inspire others through their own show, “Girl, Bye!” 💕The sisters open up about life behind the headlines — growing up, family, and finding identity beyond their last name. From childhood memories and hard truths to healing, humor, and sisterhood, this episode is a beautiful mix of real talk and redemption.Don't forget to Like and Subscribe to Girl, Bye! with Miq and Manda Franzese!📸 Instagram → @girl_bye_podcast▶️ YouTube → @Franzesegirlsproductions ✨ Topics include:Growing up in the Franzese family legacyHow their upbringing shaped their journeyThe heart and humor behind their podcast “Girl, Bye!”Motherhood, marriage, and mental strengthWhat they’ve learned about healing and walking in truthIf the future looks bright after the tragic passing of Charlie Kirk🎧 Tune in for an episode filled with laughter, honesty, and grace — real women, real stories, and real revival.💌 Subscribe for more episodes featuring authentic stories of faith, transformation, and purpose.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share to support The Real Storytellers Podcast.📲 Connect with Nikki / The Real Storytellers📸 Instagram → @nikkimarie520▶️ YouTube → @Realstorytellerspodcast 🌐 Linktree → linktr.ee/realstorytellers☕ Buy Me a Coffee → buymeacoffee.com/realstorytv📧 Email → [email protected]#TheRealStorytellers #MiquelleFranzese #AmandaFranzese #GirlByePodcast #MichaelFranzese #Faith #Redemption #ChristianPodcast #Testimony #Sisterhood #SonnyFranzese

Bonus Episode Singer, songwriter, rapper, and founder of NastyBoy Records opens up about his upbringing, career, start in the music industry, NastyBoy Klick, fall out with NB Ridaz, Jay Roxxx, new projects, and much more. You don't want to miss this! Self-made MC Magic has a successful solo career, created his own lane while creating opportunities for other artists. RELENTLESS Connect with MC Magic MCMAGIC | Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | LinktreeHome of MC Magic, Jay Roxxx, Antonio Cardenas, El Terricola, NB Ridaz – NB RECORDS (nastyboyrecords.myshopify.com)Connect with The Real StorytellersThe Real Storytellers Podcast | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree(692) Nikki Marie - YouTube

Bonus Episode 111, Photographer, artist, business consultant, teacher, and creator...Meet Jenn Rangubphai! We discuss inspiration behind her art, growing up in a multi-cultural space, teaching at Lupe Art, becoming a business consultant for entertainers like JT Campos, what her work entails, and much more. You don't want to miss it! Connect with Jenn J.Rangubphai (@jrangubphai) • Instagram photos and videos J.Rangubphai | Linktree Connect with The Real Storytellers (139) Nikki Marie - YouTube The Real Storytellers Podcast | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree ͷῖkkῖ ϻαrῖϵ 🌻 (@nikkimarie520) • Instagram photos and videos

Episode 111, As seen on Queen of the South, From Dusk till Dawn, Law & Order, Louie the Singer music videos, and much more; Joseph JT Campos shares his story. We discuss his childhood, career, Boaz character, influences, his music, and upcoming projects. You don't want to miss this! Big thank you to JT Campos and Jen Rangubphai for taking the time out of their schedules for The Real Storytellers. Joseph "JT" Campos | Instagram, Facebook, TikTok | Linktree Follow JT Campos Joseph "JT " Campos (@jtcampos1) • Instagram photos and videos Connect with The Real Storytellers The Real Storytellers Podcast | Instagram, TikTok | Linktree YouTube Channel (37) Nikki Marie - YouTube

Episode 110, As seen on The Daily Wire's Michael Knowles show, Jenn Nizza former psychic exposes the dark truth of divination practices, psychics, sleep paralysis, tarot cards, and more. As the new age practices of divination are now mainstreamed, we explore the reason behind the trend. Jenn explains how she found Jesus as she shares her amazing testimony. If you are into new age practices, law of attraction, astrology, or any divination.... this is a must see. Jenn Nizza's website https://www.expsychicsaved.com Jenn Nizza's YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/⁠Expsychicsaved Connect with The Real Storytellers https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@Realstorytellerspodcast For inquiries email [email protected]

Episode 109, As seen on Vlad TV and Shaun Attwood Podcast Joey The Boxer Torres tells his story after being incarcerated for 40 years. Former boxing champion Joey co-founded the 18th Street gang, founded B.A.D (boxers against drugs) during incarceration after saving a female prison guard. He was incarcerated with Charles Manson, Sirhan Sirhan, and Former Aryan brotherhood leader Michael Thompson. Joey plans to continue his outreach speaking to youth about the dangers of drugs and gangs. For speaking engagements Joey Torres [email protected] https://linktr.ee/realstorytellers https://youtu.be/IDTpIIKeUL8?si=i9ZgiLBx4Oimxz3P

On this week's episode Alfonso shares his story of the darkest time of his life and how he steered back into a positive path after a prison sentence. Finding himself back in familiar patterns, he was determined to change his life for the better as he fought through the temptations that he faced upon being released. His story is inspirational as he reflects on the adversity and perseverance.

On this week's episode Billy also known as Voodoo talks about his San Antonio dance event called Battle of the Alamo as the 20th anniversary is coming up Saturday November 18, 2023. He tells the story of his personal journey through hip-hop and much more. For more information about Battle of the Alamo https://fb.me/e/1nn1X51o1

On today's episode, Nikki describes what she has experienced with the public school system and how broken it has become. There is a teacher shortage, mistreatment of teachers, mistreatment of students, a lack of support that is needed from administration, and there are many students who are falling through the cracks. This episode is a continuation (part 2) of episode 102 Lack of Accountability.

After watching Jubilee's episode Do all Killers think the Same on YouTube, I became interested in learning more about Lester Young's story. On today's episode Lester will share his story, about his organization Path 2 Redemption, and how he adjusted back into society after being incarcerated for over 20 years. During his journey, Lester became an author and has dedicated his life to helping formerly incarcerated individuals. Join us to listen to his thoughts on the prison system, adjusting, survival mode, and much more. Follow Lester's Journey https://path2redemption.org/ https://www.instagram.com/path2redemption515/ Referenced Jubilee episode Do all Killers think the Same on YouTube https://youtu.be/IMZdL1Tawto?si=XnQ2uu3dz6B8clXD⁠ Follow The Real Storytellers Podcast realstorytellers - Latest Music, Podcast, Instagram Links (linktr.ee)

This week's episode we talk to someone very dear to my heart, my father Leo Garza. Being influenced by his father's conjunto music (my grandfather) and his own love of music, he found he had a deep calling in his heart to share the love of God to a secular audience as well as the Christian audience. Though faced with adversity and scrutiny for the style of music he plays; he has persevered through and continues making a difference by sharing the message. Even if you are not a believer, you might be inspired. https://live365.com/station/Old-School-Jams-a70251

Veronica Kaprosy shares her daughter Danica's story. Danica was a beautiful 17-year-old girl who had her whole life ahead of her but tragically lost her life due to fentanyl poisoning. Veronica shares her love for her daughter as she continues to fight for change and spread awareness of this lethal drug. Fentanyl does not discriminate and there is no safe dose. For more information about the Soles Walking 4 Souls 2023 Fentanyl Awareness walk in October, click on the link below. https://fb.me/e/1bMHVsenw https://www.forever17danicasfoundation.org

Nikki describes her son's special education experience this past year with a local school district. Substitute teaching in ALE classroom (Alternative Learning Experience) at her son's school opened up her eyes to the ugly truth of the mistreatment and lack of appropriate education in the classroom. It's time to speak up. Pt. 2 coming soon in September.

In season 1 episode 1 Sarah tells her story of betrayal, infidelity, and forgiveness. She discusses the betrayal she experienced from her best friend and husband as they conceived a child during her marriage. Trying to cope with the betrayal she becomes the person she never wanted to be. After breaking her addiction, Sarah learns from her mistakes and is learning to forgive herself as she starts her new life of healing.