Avalanche Survivor Buried Alive for 296 Minutes - Then His Wife Saved His Life
Peaceful Presence Podcast
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Avalanche survivor Michael Harris shares his incredible story of surviving nearly five hours buried beneath the snow after triggering an avalanche while skiing alone.
In this conversation with Mike and his wife, Penny, we talk about avalanche survival, prayer, faith in God, answered prayer, trusting the Holy Spirit, his remarkable rescue, and the series of events they believe led to a miracle.
Mike and Penny also share what they both experienced while Mike was trapped beneath the snow and how surviving the avalanche has changed their faith and life.
If you enjoy real-life miracle stories, testimonies of faith, and supernatural encounters, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of hope and transformation.
➡️ What stood out to you most about Mike and Penny’s story? Share with us in the comments.
00:00 A Desperate Voicemail
01:12 Meet Avalanche Survivor Mike Harris & His Wife Penny
03:25 The Last Text Before the Avalanche
04:06 Mike Triggers the Avalanche
04:39 Penny’s Gut Feeling the Night Before
07:28 Why Mike Promised to Keep Checking In
09:42 “God Was in the Details”
11:22 The Faith Behind Their 30-Year Marriage
13:18 What It Feels Like to Be Caught in an Avalanche
19:01 “I Thought I Survived”- Then the Second Wave Hit
20:55 Buried Alive: “I Knew the Clock Was Ticking”
22:08 His Phone Wouldn’t Work - So He Prayed
23:23 “God, Let Someone Know I’m Here”
24:09 The Warning Mike Believes Came From the Holy Spirit
25:12 Praying for Peace While Buried
26:05 “Do It for My Wife and Four Kids”
27:11 Surrendering His Life to God
30:17 Buried Beneath Thousands of Pounds of Snow
31:08 Penny Realizes His Location Isn’t Moving
33:00 Penny Falls to Her Knees and Prays
36:50 “I Was Asking for a Miracle”
41:22 The Search for Mike Begins
42:57 Penny Feels an Unexpected Peace
44:07 The Last “I Love You” Text
45:09 They Found Him
47:09 His Phone Vibrates Before He Blacks Out
48:06 Mike Wakes Up in the Ambulance
50:04 “He Heard Me”
58:00 Seeing His Family in the Hospital
59:00 Severe Hypothermia & the Reality of His Survival
1:00:00 296 Minutes Buried Beneath the Snow
1:04:00 How Surviving Changed Mike’s Life
1:06:08 Why Mike Now Shares His Miracle Story
1:07:55 The Wife He Believes Helped Save His Life
1:11:10 “He Knows Me and He Loves Me”
1:12:06 What Mike Hopes You Take From His Story
1:15:40 Mike’s Faith & Teaching the Bible
1:16:53 Final Thoughts
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Avalanche Survivor Buried Alive for 296 Minutes - Then His Wife Saved His Life
Peaceful Presence Podcast
5,628 views
Avalanche survivor Michael Harris shares his incredible story of surviving nearly five hours buried beneath the snow after triggering an avalanche while skiing alone.
In this conversation with Mike and his wife, Penny, we talk about avalanche survival, prayer, faith in God, answered prayer, trusting the Holy Spirit, his remarkable rescue, and the series of events they believe led to a miracle.
Mike and Penny also share what they both experienced while Mike was trapped beneath the snow and how surviving the avalanche has changed their faith and life.
If you enjoy real-life miracle stories, testimonies of faith, and supernatural encounters, subscribe to the Peaceful Presence Podcast for more stories of hope and transformation.
➡️ What stood out to you most about Mike and Penny’s story? Share with us in the comments.
00:00 A Desperate Voicemail
01:12 Meet Avalanche Survivor Mike Harris & His Wife Penny
03:25 The Last Text Before the Avalanche
04:06 Mike Triggers the Avalanche
04:39 Penny’s Gut Feeling the Night Before
07:28 Why Mike Promised to Keep Checking In
09:42 “God Was in the Details”
11:22 The Faith Behind Their 30-Year Marriage
13:18 What It Feels Like to Be Caught in an Avalanche
19:01 “I Thought I Survived”- Then the Second Wave Hit
20:55 Buried Alive: “I Knew the Clock Was Ticking”
22:08 His Phone Wouldn’t Work - So He Prayed
23:23 “God, Let Someone Know I’m Here”
24:09 The Warning Mike Believes Came From the Holy Spirit
25:12 Praying for Peace While Buried
26:05 “Do It for My Wife and Four Kids”
27:11 Surrendering His Life to God
30:17 Buried Beneath Thousands of Pounds of Snow
31:08 Penny Realizes His Location Isn’t Moving
33:00 Penny Falls to Her Knees and Prays
36:50 “I Was Asking for a Miracle”
41:22 The Search for Mike Begins
42:57 Penny Feels an Unexpected Peace
44:07 The Last “I Love You” Text
45:09 They Found Him
47:09 His Phone Vibrates Before He Blacks Out
48:06 Mike Wakes Up in the Ambulance
50:04 “He Heard Me”
58:00 Seeing His Family in the Hospital
59:00 Severe Hypothermia & the Reality of His Survival
1:00:00 296 Minutes Buried Beneath the Snow
1:04:00 How Surviving Changed Mike’s Life
1:06:08 Why Mike Now Shares His Miracle Story
1:07:55 The Wife He Believes Helped Save His Life
1:11:10 “He Knows Me and He Loves Me”
1:12:06 What Mike Hopes You Take From His Story
1:15:40 Mike’s Faith & Teaching the Bible
1:16:53 Final Thoughts