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It's amazing what God can do when you let Him – Pastor Juan's story
It's amazing what God can do when you let Him – Pastor Juan's story
It's amazing what God can do when you let Him – Pastor Juan's story
Sunday 18th August 2024
Explore Pastor Juan's inspiring transformation from a life of crime to spreading hope through faith. A journey of redemption and spiritual awakening.
50 minutes
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Religion & Spirituality
Family Recovery from Addiction
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Creative Recovery Journeys
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Belief influences behaviour; changing beliefs can transform actions.
- Faith plays a crucial role in overcoming addiction.
- Community support is vital for sustained sobriety.
- True recovery involves addressing underlying sinful nature.
- Service to others can aid personal recovery.
"Belief drives your behaviour."
Curious about how others navigate their sobriety journey? In this engaging episode of Real Recovery, Pastor Juan Martinez shares his remarkable transformation from a life of crime to becoming a beacon of hope through faith. Pastor Juan, author of 'Prison Break: 21 Days to Spiritual Freedom,' opens up about his tumultuous past, including spending a decade in prison and his subsequent spiritual awakening.
His story is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative journey one can undertake when they embrace a relationship with God. Hosts Bill Arnold and George Fraser keep the conversation lively and insightful, touching on the 12-step programme and the profound impact of spirituality in recovery. They explore the misconception that simply quitting addictive substances makes one a good person, delving into the deeper need for a change in one's sinful nature.
Pastor Juan's candid anecdotes about his upbringing, struggles with addiction, and eventual embrace of Christianity offer a refreshing perspective on finding purpose and joy in sobriety. Listeners will be moved by Juan's encounters with a mysterious pastor in prison, whom he credits for introducing him to Jesus and setting him on a path of redemption.
The episode is filled with humour, wisdom, and practical advice for those seeking to break free from addiction and lead a life filled with faith and service to others. Whether you're on your own recovery journey or simply seeking inspiration, Pastor Juan's story is sure to leave you with a renewed sense of hope and the realisation that change is possible when you open your heart to faith. How do you find strength in your journey to sobriety?