Jared shares his testimony on his difficult upbringing of abuse and drugs and how he came in contact with a satanic bible. He shares how God used all of these things to show Jared His goodness and how the Lord ultimately saved him during his incarceration.Follow for MORE on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC_4szFwhKzsjiou1U2nUFCw X: https://x.com/Purpose4Prdgl🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jL0XYCghoiizkVRjBElB8?si=29d2a35b753f4e28🟥 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PurposeForTheProdigal00:00 Intro00:43 Home life6:54 confused view of God10:00 put on Adderall and its effects12:10 dealing with depression and self harm19:16 dealing with physical, mental, and sexual abuse24:34 searching for truth and meaning27:27 being given a satanic bible33:02 invited to church 41:10 Cigarettes at 12, pills at 1444:15 whoops49:00 more substance abuse and moving out with a girl54:53 attempting to quit substances1:01:06 struggling with poverty1:02:42 trying to get on the right path1:05:52 becoming incarcerated and how God met him there1:11:55 Why do you believe God is good?1:17:25 hope1:22:00 What's your purpose?1:26:00 wrapping up

Bennett Nelson shares his story of chasing dopamine, adrenaline, and success. He shares how these things left him feeling discontent and unfulfilled, leading to a lack of purpose in his life. Bennett discusses how leaving his previous mindset behind and pursuing a relationship with God transformed his life. Follow for MORE on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@UC_4szFwhKzsjiou1U2nUFCw X: https://x.com/Purpose4Prdgl🟢 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jL0XYCghoiizkVRjBElB8?si=29d2a35b753f4e28

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@PurposeForTheProdigal0:00 Adopted family members3:38 Being ignored6:08 Struggles with adopted siblings13:00 middle school, porn, and adrenaline addiction17:40 The pain of situationship21:28 pursuing dopamine, money, success, and partying 32:30 Dating and struggling with emotianal relationships38:30 The death of a brother49:08 struggling with sexual sin in relationship1:00:08 Pornography + practical ways to quit1:18:32 What has convinced you that the God of the Bible is real1:20:10 What is your purpose?

In this episode, Mason Ridge shares his battle with lust and how brotherhood and God led him to healing. Follow the socials for more content! Instagram 📸: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/TikTok 🎵: https://www.tiktok.com/@purpose4theprodigalTime Stamps:00:00 Masons testimony 4:47 struggling with porn and masturbation 11:04 brotherhood breaks bondage 11:52 Pornography affecting relationships13:32 Mason finding purpose 17:01 some history on pornography 19:00 what is your purpose? 24:46 What has convinced you YHWH is the one true God? 27:33 football, gambling, and Forrest Frank #christianpodcast #libertyuniversity #testimony