Conquer Addiction with Ken and Sonya Pounders

In this episode of The Conquer Addiction Podcast, Ken Pounders shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction and the incredible power of reconciliation. Drawing from 2 Corinthians 5:18-20, Ken highlights the responsibility we have to be ministers of reconciliation in the lives of those struggling with addiction. With honest vulnerability, he recounts life-changing encounters with individuals...

In this episode, Ken shares his experiences and insights about the Kingdom of God. Drawing from personal stories and the book of Acts, Ken emphasizes the importance of being fully committed Christians and witnesses for Jesus. We hope you are encouraged to seek the power of the Holy Spirit, boldly share the gospel, and represent God's kingdom in your daily life. This thought-provoking episode chall...

Ken joins Eric Miller & Keith Collins as they discuss their recent experiences of witnessing remarkable encounters with God and the power of the Holy Spirit in Sicily. They delve into the spiritual and moral decline they see both in Italy and the United States, and the urgent need for genuine revival and consecration to Jesus in order to bring about lasting change. Through their own stories of red...

A continuation of Sam's Story of miraculous deliverance. Part 1 of this story was released on November 8, 2022. This week I talk with Sam to hear the rest of his powerful story. Sam literally had no stable environment to return to in life but the Lord has continued to order his steps and provide an avenue to continued victory over addiction. The Conquest Addiction Podcast is designed to deliver re...

Ken and Melinda Wilson were at their wits end about their son Brandon. He had become a recluse, strung out on pills, and suicidal. In desperation, they pointed him to Outreach Ministries of Alabama and ultimately to the Lord. In this episode, they give keen insights into Letting Go of the one you love to see transformation in their life.  Today is the 100th episode of the Conquer Addiction podcast...

Although Joseph grew up in church, his home life was plagued with alcoholism, fear, and dysfunction. Early on he began to live a double life of church on Sundays and partying the rest of the week. Eventually, even church life was blended with drugs and partying. His double life was killing him and he knew it had to change.  Joseph 's Dad made a move toward God himself and then challenged him to en...

What began as weekend partying in high school eventually led to a prescription addiction that almost cost him his marriage and family. Jeff Wingfield is a dear friend of mine and this week we are featuring his story on this podcast. A few on-the-job injuries resulted in Jeff's prescription opioid bondage and a trip to rock bottom. The Lord restored everything to Jeff and his family that the enemy...

This is the conclusion of Brandon Wilson's powerful story of deliverance from multiple addictions and victory over extreme anxiety and depression. Brandon grew up surrounded by tension and uncertainty and while still very young began to struggle with rejection. His longing to fit in with his peers led him into a life of addiction and increasing depression. Brandon descended into a hole and it appe...

Brandon grew up surrounded by tension and uncertainty and while still very young began to struggle with rejection and depression. His longing to fit in with his peers led him into a life of addiction and increasing depression. Brandon descended into a hole and it appeared that he could not climb out of it. Then the Lord intervened and initiated Brandon's journey to freedom and joy! This week and n...

Aaron Upton's Story is a tale of deliverance by the mighty hand of God. From a childhood filled with fear, dysfunction, and uncertainty to a life marked by the presence and power of the Lord, his testimony of freedom will fill you with hope for the future. The Conquest Addiction Podcast is designed to deliver real, Scriptural, and time-tested solutions for those struggling with addiction and those...

Although he was raised in a loving Christian home, Alex turned away from everything he had been taught and began living the party life. As it always does, that led him to a life of addiction and despair. God intervened in his life and circumstances and pointed him to Outreach Ministries of Alabama where he fully surrendered his life to Jesus and learned to live out his faith on a daily basis. Toda...

Toxic people are a term that has become most popular. Everyone seems to have their own definition. In this episode, we explore a little booklet that explains some of the things that might be of interest to those dealing with people who have life controlling problems. No one is exempt from the struggle of people who are toxic to their lives. We pray this podcast today will give you a little directi...

The blessings of walking in authority are powerful. It is not an archaic idea from God's Word, but a daily freshness can come by rediscovering how God uses authority. Authority can bless our lives when we know how to deal appropriately. God grants the strength to know how to deal appropriately with the authorities we are under. And, how authority should use what God has given them correctly.   Web...

A continuation of our last podcast where we revisit the issues of authority and Absalom. We also discuss the importance of looking into God's Word for deeper, heart to heart, directions, or encouragement. We can always be assured that there is a word for you and your situation, from the Word of God.   Website : https://omainc.org Email: OMADirector2017@gmail.com or priorityev@mac.com Facebook : ht...

Authority and submission often war with each other.   In this episode we will consider the power battle of Absalom.   He was a good looking, well liked, and seemingly a force to be reckoned with for the throne. Yet underlying motives surface to reality destroying more than just himself.   Website : https://omainc.org Email: OMADirector2017@gmail.com or priorityev@mac.com Facebook : https://www.fac...

Do you long to really conquer addiction in your life?! There is freedom in Christ and He alone can break the chains of addiction off your life. Often we hear and see a powerless "Christianity" today with a list of rules and regulations at one extreme or "anything goes Christianity at the other extreme. In Christ, we are full of the Holy Spirit and governed by Him alone. It is resurrection power ov...

Michael literally grew up in a home filled with dysfunction and drugs. As a young boy violence and fear molded his life, resulting in years of drug addiction and constant trouble with the law. Eventually Michael was on the needle and his life spun completely out of control…until the Lord intervened and pointed him toward hope, freedom, and victory. This week on Conquer addiction, Michael tells his...

There is a recipe for success in a life of victory: be a Doer of the Word! Jesus Himself (in Matthew 7) and the Letter of James both tell us that just hearing the Word of God is not enough. We must hear the Word and then apply it to our lives. The Lord is looking for doers of the Word and promises that that person will have God's blessing on their lives. The Conquer Addiction Podcast is designed t...

Psalm 119:105 declares that God's Word "is a LAMP unto my feet and LIGHT to my path"! His eternal Word will show us where we are really at in life and where and how we need to walk out our faith in Him. There is nothing so powerful and liberating as the POWER of the blood of Jesus combined with the LIGHT of His Word in your pursuit to Conquer Addiction and to live in victory.   The Conquer Addicti...

This week we have a remastered version of the second episode of the Conquer Addiction Podcast. That episode contained Ken & Sonya discussing the life of addiction that Ken was living before receiving salvation, and how the testimony of one of his former substance-abusing friends changed his trajectory from tragedy, to triumph and purpose. We hope you enjoy getting to hear the story with improved s...

In 1 Thessalonians Paul reminds the new believers that it was his loving care for them and declaring God's Word to them (which they received) that brought transformation into their lives. It is the same today! This is the approach that we take (at OMA) as we reach out to young men and women that want to conquer addiction in their lives. The Conquer Addiction Podcast is designed to deliver real, Sc...

Wally had come out of a time of addiction as a young man, found the Lord Jesus, and had even become an associate pastor in a local church when pressure from work, home, and church provoked him to turn to alcohol for escape. His life began to spin out of control and he came close to losing everything. His wife and his pastor pointed him to Outreach Ministries of Alabama where he learned to live out...

We don't fully understand the scope of hatred, bitterness, and forgiveness. In this podcast, Sonya hopes to help you as you may be facing some challenges in these areas, to see more of the heart of God in them. He can change everything - but faith to stay steady through it is not always easy.   The Conquer Addiction Podcast is designed to deliver real, Scriptural, and time-tested solutions for tho...

Jamaal battled depression and addiction from a young age. A childhood filled with abuse and rejection had left him empty and searching for meaning and answers to life. God began to steer him towards Hope and Freedom in Christ through the Well Family Worship Center and Outreach Ministries of Alabama. Today's edition of Conquer Addiction is Jamaal's powerful story!   The Conquer Addiction Podcast is...

In this episode of Conquer Addiction, Sonya talks about the different ways to handle disappointments & discouragements.  God's Word brings to life the precepts of living out your faith..  The Conquer Addiction Podcast is designed to deliver real, Scriptural, and time-tested solutions for those struggling with addiction and those who are trying to help them.   Website : https://omainc.org Email: OM...