James' story can't be explained without God at the center of it. After battling addiction not once, but twice and facing a life-altering diagnosis, this jouney is marked by pain, perseverence and undeniable grace. When there was nothing left, God stepped in. Today, his testimony stands as living proof that no pit is too deep and no struggle is too strong for God.

Scripture: 1 John 3:3

Song: Table of the Lord Hope Darst

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In this episode, I share my personal testimony! At least the highlights. To touch on all of it, would take all day! Lets take an honest look at where I've been, what I have been through, and how GOD has met me in every part of it! This isn't a story of perfection, but of grace, redemption and transformation in the middle of real life. If you have ever felt broken, overlooked, straight up invisible or unsure if your story can be used, this conversation is for you! My hope is that through my journey, you're reminded that God doesn't waste pain and that there is always healing and hope ahead for you too!

Wounds formed in the womb, pain layered throughout childhood, and loss that followed him into adulthood, Blake didn't have language for what he felt, only the ache that needed to be dulled. He leaned on multiple addictions that promised relief but instead delivered chains. His story didn't end in bondage though. In the middle of chaos, Jesus met him---not with condemnation, but compassion. What addiction tried to silence, Christ gently uncovered. What grief tried to bury, Christ resurrected. Step by step, surrender by surrender, he walked out of darkness and into freedom. Today, he stands on the other side with his beautiful wife Kendall (previous episode) and their family.

Their lives are living proof that Jesus can heal all wounds and use our pain for purpose!

Song: Black Sheep by Ben Fuller