The Spider That Ended the Night | Ep. 66
4/20/202628 min
In one of the poorest streets of Blackpool, Jordan Rassas's life began in chaos. Violence, hunger, and survival were all he knew. He fought his way out, built success, a family, and a future… until it all collapsed overnight. What followed was a descent into darkness—addiction, rage, and a life completely out of control.
Then one night, something happened. A small spider crawled across his arm as he slept. By morning, he was fighting for his life. Doctors couldn’t explain what was happening. His condition worsened. His arm began to swell beyond recognition. Amputation was on the table.
And then… something even stranger happened. In the middle of the night, as his body was shutting down, Jordan heard a voice. It didn’t threaten him. It didn’t comfort him. It asked him one question: “What are you doing with your life?”
What came next would defy medical explanation—and change everything. Was it coincidence? Was it his mind breaking under pressure? Or was it something else entirely? This is a true story about the moment everything stopped… and something unseen stepped in.
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First 90 secondsJordan Rassas· Guest0:01
I looked on my arm and there was a spider on my arm, and I'd smacked my arm and just pushed it onto the floor. Thought nothing of it and just went back to sleep.
Emily Jones· Host0:08
But when Jordan woke again later that day, the pain intensified. He felt increasingly disoriented, nauseated, and weak. [coughs] Then he began vomiting blood.
Jordan Rassas· Guest0:19
So I knew something wasn't right. I drove myself to the hospital.
Emily Jones· Host0:24
Jordan barely made it through the doors before collapsing. [instrumental music plays] This is The Miracle Files. I'm Emily Jones.
Holly Worthington· Host0:36
And I'm Holly Worthington. We're two sisters who love a captivating true story, but we're also seeking more light in our lives.
Emily Jones· Host0:43
So we're on a mission to find and share unforgettable, uplifting stories of God's miracles. We hope you'll join us on this journey.
Holly Worthington· Host0:53
Welcome back to The Miracle Files. Y'all know about our love for spiders. [laughs] I say that facetiously.
Emily Jones· Host1:02
Yeah, no, we do not love spiders. [laughs] We hate spiders.
Holly Worthington· Host1:06
Yeah, right?
Emily Jones· Host1:07
With thanks to the spiders.
Holly Worthington· Host1:08
[laughs] Yeah. Yeah, sorry, spiders. You're not our favorite. But- [laughs] ... we've come across a bunch of stories, especially recently it seems like, where spiders play a critical role in- I know ... somebody's miracle story.
Emily Jones· Host1:20
I know, it's so weird. I mean, you'll have to see how you feel about this spider. Like, it may change your opinion.
Holly Worthington· Host1:25
Mm-hmm.
Emily Jones· Host1:25
I don't know. I'd love to hear what you think. Leave us a comment or an email, but- Yeah ... we'll