Sunday October 4, 2026Sunday October 4, 2026
Lance Johnson Ministries
Without faith, it's impossible to please God. With faith, there's nothing you can't do that God calls you to. When the Spirit leads you, it doesn't matter what kind of opposition you face. It doesn't matter how difficult the road ahead may seem. As Bishop
29:30•4 Oct 2026
Faith, Freedom and a New Future: Bishop Lance on Leaving the Wilderness Behind
Episode Overview
- Faith is described as the essential "currency of heaven" needed to access God’s promises.
- No one is excluded from God’s call to greatness, regardless of past addiction, crime or brokenness.
- Recovery and transformation are presented as an ongoing journey of following God, not a one-time event.
- Unwavering faith and obedience are linked to shaping a healthier future for children and grandchildren.
- Parents are urged to model prayer, trust and perseverance rather than gossip, offence and hypocrisy.
“You don't have to live with the fear of somebody breaking you and hurting you anymore, that God really does heal.”
How do people find strength in their journey to sobriety? This message from Bishop Lance Johnson zones in on one central theme: faith as the "currency of heaven" and the key to stepping out of bondage into a new life. Speaking out of his own background of addiction and struggle, Bishop Lance talks straight to anyone who feels stuck in darkness, poverty, trauma or the grip of alcohol and drugs.
He reminds the audience that, "there's not a person in this room that can't be who Jesus died and rose again for you to become." From there, he walks through Numbers 13, using the story of Israel, the spies, and Caleb to show how wavering faith keeps people in the wilderness, while unwavering faith opens the door to healing and purpose. You’ll hear strong words about breaking free from abuse, shame and addiction, and about refusing to stay a victim.
He insists that God "really does heal" and that nobody has to live under fear of being broken and hurt anymore. The episode also pushes hard on the idea that faith isn’t a one-off moment at an altar but a lifelong journey of spiritual maturity, where you keep following God as he shapes you into a "masterpiece" and an "overcomer". A major thread is the impact of a parent’s faith on their children.
Bishop Lance connects obedience and trust in God with securing a different future for the next generation, challenging mums, dads, and grandparents to give God their wholehearted "yes" rather than modelling bitterness, gossip or hypocrisy. If you’re wrestling with addiction, family pain, or a shaky faith, this teaching may hit some nerves, but it keeps pointing toward hope, healing, and a bigger life than the one you’ve known so far.
Could this be the nudge you need to start your own journey of faith-filled recovery?
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