67 – Autism, Telepathy, and Faith | Katie Asher

For almost two decades, the doctors told her that her son was a lost cause—he would never speak, would never understand, would never function in society. Then, a miracle happened. Our guest today is Katie Asher from The Telepathy Tapes podcast, and her son Houston can read her thoughts. But that’s just the beginning of the story. She’s here today to tell us about Houston’s spiritual journey and what he has taught her about the God of Israel and the Jewish Messiah.– Episode Takeaways –Katie Asher's journey began with her son Houston's diagnosis of Autism Savant.The Telepathy Tapes podcast emerged from a documentary project.Facilitated communication and spelling helps non-speakers express themselves.The emotional toll of raising a child with autism.Katie's determination to understand her son led to profound discoveries.The revelation of Houston's ability to hear thoughts changed everything.Katie realized the power of thoughts and their impact on reality.There is a scriptural framework for understanding Houston's abilities.God works all things together for good, even pain and suffering.Negative thoughts impact a person’s body and spiritual connection to God.Faith is about believing God and his promises, not just believing in him. Prayers are forces that assist the spiritual to bring about God’s will in the world.Children have a unique connection to the spiritual realm that defies time and space.A soul agrees to the path and mission that God gives to it before birth.Truth exists beyond materialistic perceptions.Jesus is the Lamb of God and the Messiah.God’s covenant with Israel and love for her is significant and everlasting.God loves the Jewish people and has extended salvation to the Jew first.The nature of God's justice is rooted in love and compassion and is greater than our human perceptions.We are not a body. We are a soul with a body. Our great challenge and calling is to prioritize love over materialism and ego.– Episode Resources –The Book of Heaven: A Story of Hope for the Outcasts, the Broken, and Those Who Lost Faith The Telepathy Tapes Podcast Katie Asher’s Facebook Article: I Can Hear ThoughtsThe Beginning of Wisdom Bible Commentary–  Who is Messiah Podcast?  –Messiah Podcast is a production of First Fruits of Zion (FFOZ), a Messianic Jewish education organization dedicated to reconciling disciples of Yeshua with God's prophetic promises to Israel. Messiah Podcast is made possible by the generosity of our First Fruits of Zion Friends. FFOZ Friends help advance our mission while gaining access to exclusive Messianic Jewish teachings and resources. If you want to partner with us in spreading the message of the kingdom to all nations, become an FFOZ Friend today.