In this heartfelt conversation, Angela interviews her father, Pastor Lowell Hicks—a minister of 58 years—about his near-death drowning in 1967 and how God used that moment to call him into a lifetime of ministry. He shares the panic of going under, sensing “flames at his feet,” crying out “Oh my dear God, help me,” and feeling a tight, supernatural grip on his left wrist before blacking out. Though rescued, he continued running from God—until a health crisis with his own father and a powerful altar call brought him to salvation. From there, he describes an insatiable hunger for church, a three-week revival he refused to miss (even while sick), and eventually the boldness to preach—culminating in his signature message, “Launch Out Into the Deep,” inspired by Ezekiel 47’s picture of going from ankle-deep to waters “over your head” in the Holy Spirit.

Full Show Notes

https://www.angelaadkins.org/angela-adkins-podcast/flames-at-his-feet

⏱️ CHAPTERS 0:00 – Cold Open: “As far away from you crazy people as I can get!” 0:36 – Welcome + Pastor Lowell Hicks’ 58-year ministry

3:02 – Near-death drowning: “Flames at His Feet”

4:38 – The grip that saved his life

8:00 – Running from God

9:12 – Father’s illness & surrender 1

0:02 – The altar call that changed everything 12:02 – A new creation: seeing life differently 13:13 – Three-week revival that built faith 17:06 – The call to preach

24:01 – “Launch Out Into the Deep” message (Ezekiel 47)

27:12 – Growing deeper in faith

35:55 – Word to the weary: Take God’s hand 38:00 – Prayer for salvation, healing, and deliverance

40:06 – Closing encouragement