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Episode 96: A Conversation with Dr. Madeline Manning Mims

NORTH.CHURCH Episode 96

In this conversation, Pastor Rodney talks with Dr. Madeline Manning Mims, a gold medalist in the 800 meters at the 1968 Mexico Olympics, as she shares her journey of faith and perseverance. Raised by a praying mother, Dr. Mims experienced the power of prayer and the faithfulness of God from a young age when she was healed from spinal meningitis and encourages listeners to develop a personal relationship with God. Dr. Mims also discusses the impact of her Olympic achievements on breaking barriers for women of color in track and field.