King David Haynes
King David Haynes
Episode 11 Jessica Johnson
Episode 11 Jessica Johnson
Episode 11 Jessica Johnson
Saturday 12th January 2019
Hear Jessica Johnson's inspiring journey from addiction and prostitution to faith and recovery on 'Slaying Your Giants'.
66 minutes
Inspiring
Empowering
Hopeful
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King David Haynes
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Sobriety Success Stories
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Creative Recovery Journeys
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Get the buttons here!Jessica Johnson's Journey: From Darkness to Light and Faith
And now I'm really getting feisty with God, like, really you want me to trust you.
Jessica Johnson's story is one of resilience, faith, and ultimate transformation. In this episode of 'Slaying Your Giants', Jessica opens up about her tumultuous past, including her experiences with addiction and prostitution. Growing up in an abusive household, she was labeled a prostitute by her own father and ran away at the tender age of 13. This led her to a life filled with drugs and exploitation, where she faced violence and constant danger.
Despite these hardships, Jessica's faith never wavered. Her turning point came when she became pregnant and found solace in the church. She began reading the Bible and attending services, where she felt the Holy Spirit's presence for the first time. This spiritual awakening marked the beginning of her journey towards recovery. Throughout the episode, Jessica emphasizes the importance of a supportive community in overcoming addiction.
She speaks candidly about the role of the church and her spiritual community in helping her find her way back to a life of faith and sobriety. Her story is a powerful reminder that no matter how deep the darkness, there's always a path to light through faith and perseverance. For anyone struggling with addiction or trauma, Jessica's journey offers hope and inspiration.