By OBBM Network Editorial Staff

Derived from an episode of Get on The Ark.

As the wrecked vehicle spun on the highway, a young passenger lay in the backseat, hearing a calm voice. That fleeting encounter became the seed of a testimony that would later echo across the airwaves of Texarkana.

Faith Journey and a Life‑Saving Miracle

Ratliff recalls his first clear memory of God speaking to him at age eight, a moment that set the tone for his spiritual life. “I was laying in bed and I heard Zach. I kind of looked up and thought it might be dad,” he said, describing how the voice soothed him before he realized it was divine. By age twelve, he and his brother responded to an altar call together, followed shortly by baptism.

His faith was tested dramatically when a car accident left him with an eggshell skull fracture, a broken neck, and a prolonged coma. While his father waited in the hospital lobby, a visiting pastor from Oklahoma began laying hands and rebuking each medical issue in the name of Jesus. Ratliff later described the experience: “They go in and Pastor Bill starts laying hands on me and just has a list of the medical issues and goes through them rebuking each one in the name of Jesus.” After eleven days, he emerged from the coma, walking out of the ICU on his own two feet, a testament he attributes to both divine intervention and the physical strength his father had built in him through outdoor activities.

From Accident Survivor to Radio Host

Ratliff’s transition from real‑estate professional and pool‑cleaning business owner to radio personality was unconventional. He recalls calling the president of a local radio station after seeing an advertisement for a morning‑show slot. “I said, hey, I heard you’ve got an advertisement going for a morning show gig. He said, yeah. I said, I can do that,” he explained, noting that he had never been on radio before.

The station gave him a crash course: one day of training, a button to press, and an hour of airtime. Within weeks, he was on air, blending discussions of politics, entrepreneurship, and his Christian worldview. Ratliff’s determination to keep his faith front and center often put him at odds with station management, who warned him, “You can’t talk about Jesus this much.” He persisted, saying, “If that’s the show you want, I’ll just walk away. You can have it. This is a hobby for me anyway because I enjoy politics. But I don’t need it. I don’t need the income.”

The Challenge of Speaking Faith on Public Radio

Ratliff’s experience highlights a broader tension for Christian broadcasters who wish to discuss religion openly. He observes that cultural programming often “programs” people to view Christianity as uncomfortable or even taboo. “Most people are not going to put themselves into a place where they’ll be ridiculed,” he said, noting that even casual public prayer can cause discomfort.

Despite resistance, Ratliff believes the current climate is ripe for a resurgence of faith in public discourse. “I can see the movement of God getting brought back into all the conversations and back into schools and government,” he affirmed, pointing to a growing number of believers willing to speak openly about their convictions.

Community Impact and Charitable Partnerships

Beyond the microphone, Ratliff is active in charitable work. He is affiliated with a nonprofit called Fearfully and Wonderfully Made, which focuses on NICU awareness. Each September, the organization highlights the challenges faced by families with infants in neonatal intensive care, a cause Ratliff supports through his platform.

He also mentions a friend from Columbus, Ohio, who designed the logo for his show and helped create a studio sign, underscoring how personal relationships fuel his ministry. “It’s truly a God thing and so there’s no way I’m not going to talk about Him,” he said, emphasizing the intertwining of his business endeavors with his spiritual mission.

Looking Ahead: A Vision for Faith in the Public Square

Ratliff’s story is a reminder that personal trials can become catalysts for broader influence. His survival after a catastrophic crash, his willingness to defy radio executives, and his commitment to community outreach all illustrate a conviction that faith should be lived out loudly and publicly.

As the nation faces what Ratliff describes as a “spiritual storm,” his message aligns with the show’s overarching theme: calling believers out of complacency and into a relationship with Jesus. Whether through real‑estate deals, political commentary, or a daily radio slot, Ratliff aims to model how ordinary people can become vessels of extraordinary, miraculous work.

The full episode of Get on The Ark is available on OBBM Network TV.