Breaking Free: Bishop Lance Johnson's Journey from Addiction
Episode Overview
God is not responsible for your hardships; He's a loving Redeemer. Knowing who's in your boat can change your perspective on life's storms. Crossing over from darkness to light requires understanding true faith. Religious systems may hold you back; seek genuine connection with Jesus. Personal transformation is possible through embracing divine love.
You see, if anybody would have ever told me that I was gonna come out of a lifestyle of drug addiction and alcoholism...
Bishop Lance Johnson takes you on a spiritual journey with his gripping message from Mark 4. This episode of Release the Roar addresses the struggles faced by many who feel trapped by addiction and life's challenges. Lance Johnson, drawing from his own turbulent past, shares how an encounter with faith transformed his life. He emphasises that God is not the source of your troubles, but rather a loving Redeemer eager to restore hope and healing.
The episode challenges common misconceptions about God's role in personal hardships and encourages listeners to reassess their understanding of divine love. Lance's passionate delivery is packed with anecdotes from his own life, including his battle with addiction and a transformative moment in 1990 that changed everything. With vivid imagery, he describes crossing over from darkness to light, despair to faith, and brokenness to wholeness.
The episode is a call to recognise who is 'in your boat' – understanding the true nature of Jesus beyond traditional religious teachings. Bishop Lance Johnson's fervent message serves as a wake-up call to those seeking liberation from addiction and the chains of a 'life-robbing religious system'. By sharing his testimony, he offers a powerful narrative that inspires change and invites listeners to embrace a deeper connection with their faith.
You might find yourself questioning your own perceptions and ready to explore what it means to truly be free.