Brought Back to Life

Drugs and alcohol ruled his life. Program after program left him right back where he started - at rock bottom. It wasn't until he discovered Seattle's Union Gospel Mission and the hope found in Christ that everything really changed. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ic1Wrk

There is an old saying of seeing your life flash before your eyes. That’s what happened to Ben Fuller. He saw the funeral. He saw the line out the door. He saw his mom find him with a hole in his head. He saw it all. And then the gun fell from his hands. Ben Fuller will tell you that he has lived on the dark side but being a Christian and following Christ is one of the hardest choices he’s ever ma...

Steven Snook was a man that fell through the cracks. He needed help. His life began in violence and he later ended up in prison as a violent & dangerous felon. For many in the same circumstances that may have been the end of the story, but Steven has a testimony that includes a 100% take over by the Holy Spirit. In a moment of redemption on his knees crying out to God, his life changed forever...

Emily Hutchinson, a cookbook author, a TV cookie competition judge, part of the Great American Family Channel, has a mini-series on an app called the Great American Community, but more importantly she has a really incredible and powerful story. After losing her infant daughter, she and her husband fell into drinking to cope with the agony of losing a child. She shares how Psalm 121:1-2 is a daily...

Chris looked at himself in the mirror one day and realized that if he didn't get honest with himself about who he was and where he was going he wasn't going to make it. By the time he was 18 he had already undergone 2 open heart surgeries. He had decided to abuse drugs and alcohol to cope. When he finally accepted treatment it was the small faith of a mustard seed that brought him out of the pit t...

We can take our lives for granted, caught up in life's daily churn, but when you have an experience like Heidi's, every breath offers a new leash on life. Her story of being brought back to life is tangible. She walked from the edge of life & death, to recovery and renewed health. She has a revitalized relationship with the Lord having experienced coming back from the edge, with new priorities...

Jesse Bradley was a professional soccer player. He was successful and from anyone looking in they would thing he had everything together. The truth? He was empty on the inside. This is the story of the journey he took to finding God and finding what would truly fill his life. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/3TTrF4v

Throughout his life Guerin has tried to search for purpose, meaning and joy. He kept trying to fill the voice of his life with good grades, sports or dating relationships. When he finally turned to God for that purpose everything changed. Show Notes: http://bit.ly/3UE46hx

Christian artist, Jordan St. Cyr never felt like he had a 'come to Jesus moment" but through his life he learned that you can make the choice to live all in or only half in. A powerful transformation happens when you learn to jump fully into God's call on your life.

From darkness to light. From hopeless to hope filled. From empty to overflowing From dead to alive. Welcome to Brought Back to Life. Season 3 starts on November 9th. We have 8 new stories. 8 new incredible lives touched by a God of transformation. In the book of Acts (Acts 2:25-28) in the Bible, we read this from King David: ‘I see that the LORD is always with me. I will not be shaken, for he is r...

Laurie's life hasn't been easy, but through the struggled and the ruined wreckage, God has taught her some important lessons about trusting him no matter what you are going through...and she's gone through it all. Show Notes: https://onpurposely.com/she-learned-she-could-trust-god-no-matter-what-she-was-going-through-with-laurie-hauser-treece/

Gunnar's name means warrior but he spent his life as a worrier. He was lost. He needed constant approval. He never felt like enough. When he found himself in the ER on a course to destruction he finally faced the truth that he was not living the life God wanted for him. His surrender changed everything. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3BzPBVa

Greg was stared at his whole life by kids and adults because he has a hook for a hand. He learned to be determined and creative as a result. One of the first phrases that came out of his mouth was “I can do it myself.” As he went through his life his journey was discovering who really strengthens him. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3cLcR8w

Ann spent her childhood ridiculing Christians. She lived her life feeling alone, unworthy and completely unlovable. Anxiety crippled her. Her life changed when she found the way to lean into Christ for everything. Show Notes: https://onpurposely.com/anxiety-fear-crippled-her-life-until-god-gave-her-his-peace-with-ann-kirsten/

Faith was modeled for Adam in his home, but it was never his own. He talks about living a different life during the day than he was living at night. He was exhausted trying to keep from 'being found out." Shame took control. When he decided to let go and follow Jesus his life changed course radically. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3QFJCTW

We are not our past and we are not what has happened to us.. After being born with pulmonic stenosis Amanda's parents weren't even sure she would survive. After being raped in high school, Amanda struggled with her worth, finding herself in a dark depression, questioning why she was even alive. Everything changed when she fell on her knees one day and cried out to God for help. Show Notes: https:/...

TJ's story is full of drug deals, addiction, and theft - a life on the path to destruction. He didn't want anything to do with his 'parents religion' until he fell on his knees in need of healing. From that moment his life was never the same. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/39EBpP5

Her home life growing up was a place of sadness and hurt. She would hide her Bible when her dad would walk by because he told her "I would rather you were addicted to drugs than a Christian." When her dad kicked her out of the house because she didn't want to stop going to church, Meg learned the real power in watching those around her be transformed by the faith she was clinging to. Show notes: h...

Welcome to Brought Back to Life. Season 2 starts on June 22nd. 8 stories. 8 people spiritually dead and in the grave until they meet Jesus. Each story is powerful. Each story is unique. They are regular, ordinary people who discover a God who brings dead things back to life. Are you ready?

The thing about sin is it is a lot of fun. It always seemed like there was a certain adventure attached to it and excitement and energy and power. Everything changed for Sam when she found that same adventure and more in her walk with God. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3MNy3ax

Sherri says she was living a life that constantly had her racing toward the edge of a cliff. She could see the edge of the cliff but she couldn't take her foot of the gas. When she learned that Jesus doesn't cringe at the mess and that all you have to do is simply lay it down at his feet...that's when everything changed. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3OE8lXS

For almost 13 years Lynette wondered what her purpose was and why she was even here. She thought her testimony was lame and that her story didn’t matter. However, when she began to look closer at her life, she realized how powerful her story really is. Everything changed when she realized her purpose and how God was leading her steps. Show notes: https://bit.ly/3MdJRm7

You might have heard that Bible verse about peace surpassing understanding. But, can that actually happen? When you are in the midst of hardship in your life can peace really win the battle over worry? Steve knows firsthand the transformation that happens when you exchange worry for peace. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3O2PJjP

God sees your details. What do we mean by this? We mean that not only does he see what makes you uniquely you, but he communicates with you in the way that is best for you. For Sarah, he first found her with music. Her journey led her to a simple, risky prayer - "Lord, I'm willing. I'm available." That's how everything changed. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3NwSQjH

Mark's journey is one of learning that God doesn't reject us when we feel like we fail, he doesn't reject us when we make a poor decision. Instead God shows up at our lowest point and says, "You don't have to earn my love." When you can embrace that God loves you for you and that you don't have to perform a certain way, everything changes. Show Notes: https://onpurposely.com/brought-back-to-life-l...