Near-death experience & Heaven
What he saw, heard, and felt during his time in Heaven; how it differed from cultural clichés about the afterlife.
Reunion with loved ones
Meeting their miscarried son Daniel and other family members, and how those encounters reshaped his view of grief, loss, and eternity.
Encounter with Jesus
What Jesus communicated to him, including the urgency of His soon return and Steve’s mandate to be a “messenger of hope.”
Life on the ventilator vs. life in Heaven
The contrast between what doctors saw in the ICU and what Steve was experiencing spiritually at the same time.
Miraculous recovery
How he went from “no hope” medically to walking out of the hospital, and what he believes unlocked that miracle.
Hope for skeptics and “regular people”
Why he insists he’s “just a regular guy,” and how that makes his story relatable to people who don’t see themselves as spiritual or “super religious.”
How the experience changed his life
New priorities, calling, and how he now views work, family, suffering, and eternity.
Fighting for her husband’s life
What it was like as both a physician and a wife hearing grim prognoses—and why she refused to accept them.
Prayer and spiritual warfare in the ICU
How she prayed, the specific ways she battled fear and despair, and moments of clear divine intervention.
Medicine and miracles
How a board-certified pediatrician processes a medically “impossible” recovery; where she draws the line between science, protocol, and God’s sovereignty.
Advocating inside the medical system
How she navigated hospital protocols, pushed back when necessary, and what families need to know to advocate for loved ones in crisis.
Living on the front lines with patients
Lessons from decades in pediatrics and functional medicine about chronic illness, children’s health, and the connection between body, mind, and spirit.
How the crisis reshaped her faith
How this ordeal deepened her prayer life, altered how she counsels patients and parents, and increased her boldness to talk about God’s healing power.
Message to caregivers and spouses
Encouragement and practical wisdom for anyone standing in the gap for a loved one who is critically ill.
Former senior software engineer and business owner with 30+ years’ experience across oil and gas, telecom, satellite command, financial analysis, and web development
Has served as team lead, software architect, consultant, and liaison for civil and government organizations with various security clearances
Holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Tulsa
Co-author of I’ve Been to Heaven, sharing his detailed near-death experience and encounter with Heaven
Describes himself as “just a regular guy” who never felt called to ministry until his encounter with Jesus and Heaven
Now travels and speaks as a “messenger of hope,” telling his story to encourage faith and highlight God’s miraculous intervention
Board-Certified Pediatrician with over 30 years of medical practice
Holds a B.S. in Biomedical Chemistry and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Oral Roberts University
Trained in functional medicine for children and as a lactation consultant
Founder/owner of Freedom Pediatrics in Tulsa, Oklahoma, with experience in inpatient, outpatient, urgent care, and primary care settings
Co-author of I’ve Been to Heaven, chronicling her fight of faith, medical advocacy, and prayer battle during Steve’s critical illness
Speaks on faith, prayer, medical advocacy, children’s health, and the intersection of science and the supernatural
Steve and Dr. Kathy Boyls are the co-authors of I’ve Been to Heaven, the astonishing true story of Steve’s near-death encounter with Heaven and Kathy’s fight of faith on Earth as his life hung in the balance. In December 2021, Steve contracted COVID-19 and was admitted to the ICU, where he spent 45 days on a ventilator and a total of three and a half months in the hospital while doctors gave him little chance of survival. During this critical time, Steve says his spirit left his body and was taken through the heavens into the very presence of Jesus, where he witnessed breathtaking scenes of Heaven, reunited with loved ones—including the couple’s miscarried son, Daniel—and saw war horses being prepared for the end times.
While Steve was experiencing the reality of Heaven, Kathy—a board-certified pediatrician with more than 30 years of experience—waged an intense battle in prayer and medical advocacy, standing on Scripture and refusing to accept the grim prognoses spoken over her husband. Drawing on her background in pediatrics, functional medicine, and lactation consulting, as well as her work in both inpatient, outpatient, and urgent care settings, she balanced medical expertise with unwavering faith in God’s healing power. Their intertwined journeys form the heart of I’ve Been to Heaven, a book and developing feature film project that testify that miracles still happen, God still answers the prayer of faith, and that Jesus is returning very soon.
Professionally, Steve Boyls is an experienced senior software engineer and business owner with over three decades in oil and gas, telecommunications, satellite command and control, financial analysis, web development, and Department of Defense-related work. He has served as a team lead, software architect, consultant, and liaison between developers and customers, working with civil and government organizations at various security clearance levels, and holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Tulsa. Since his recovery, Steve has dedicated himself to sharing his testimony worldwide and has also developed an interest in stem cell activation and photobiomodulation technologies to support healing and wellness.
Dr. Kathy Boyls, M.D. is a Board-Certified Pediatrician and Internationally Certified Lactation Consultant with a Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Chemistry and a Doctor of Medicine degree from Oral Roberts University and its medical school. With more than 30 years of experience, she has practiced pediatrics in inpatient, outpatient, urgent care, and primary care settings and now leads Freedom Pediatrics, a functional medicine practice in Tulsa specializing in chronic disease and neurobehavioral disorders in children, while also serving families at Broken Arrow Pediatrics. Known for her passion to “fight for her patients,” Kathy brings both medical credibility and a deep conviction about the power of prayer, making her a compelling voice on faith, healing, and the intersection of science and the supernatural.
Together, Steve and Kathy now travel, write, and appear on television, radio, podcasts, and live events to share their story—a message of hope for those facing medical crises, grief, or doubt about whether Heaven is real and whether God still intervenes in the lives of ordinary people.
I’ve Been to Heaven: The True Story of a Husband’s Supernatural Near-Death Experience of the Afterlife, His Wife’s Prayer That Brought Him Back, and God’s Message of Hope for the World is the astonishing true account of senior software engineer Steve Boyls’ journey to Heaven and his wife Dr. Kathy’s fierce fight of faith on Earth. After COVID-19 sent Steve into the ICU for forty-five days on a ventilator and three and a half months in the hospital, his spirit was ushered into Heaven, where he encountered breathtaking beauty, reunited with loved ones—including the couple’s miscarried son Daniel—and stood in the presence of Jesus, who gave him an urgent message of hope for the world. While Steve was in a coma, Kathy—an experienced, board-certified pediatrician—battled grim prognoses, medical protocols, and intense spiritual warfare through relentless prayer.
Co-authored with Pulitzer Prize–nominated journalist Troy Anderson and published by Chosen Books/Baker Publishing Group, this powerful testimony offers one of the most vivid, faith-building portraits of Heaven and the power of prayer available today.
Publisher page: https://bakerpublishinggroup.com/products/9780800773328_ive-been-to-heaven
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0800773322
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/ive-been-to-heaven-steve-boyls/1147013471
Audible: https://www.audible.com/pd/Ive-Been-to-Heaven-Audiobook/B0FRKQVP82
Author website: https://steveandkathyb.com
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Drawing from his own experience on the front lines of persecution, he offers rare, first‑hand insight into how terrorism, corruption, and weak institutions impact ordinary families across Nigeria and West Africa. Franc’s work centers on elevating the voices of victims—especially women and children—while pressing governments, international organizations, and faith communities to confront atrocities with both courage and accountability.
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