• Ex-Satanist's story from childhood abuse to Christ - Jared Higdon
    Jan 16 2026

    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

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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • a christian living for adrenaline, p*rn, and dopamine
    Nov 24 2025

    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?

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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • Talking about brotherhood, lust, purpose, and God
    Oct 10 2025

    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

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    31 mins
  • a conversation on God, suicide, adventure, and finding a purpose in life - Steve Grabosch
    Jul 11 2025

    In Episode 7 of Purpose For The Prodigal, Steve Grabosch shares his testimony on his relationship with God and how the Lord has saved him from suicide and hopelessness after his divorce and how God provided him with a life filled with purpose. Steve goes through his story and the adventures the Lord has taken him on in hopes that it can help provide a starting point for other men to find their purpose in the Lord as well.Follow the socials to hear upcoming testimonies:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/🎙️Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jL0XYCghoiizkVRjBElB8?si=3b3af9141beb4ccd00:00 Intro01:17 Where are we?03:53 Steve's upbringing08:52 Finding a true relationship18:45 Steve attacked27:42 switching gears and searching for purpose34:22 Why were you so drawn to the Lord?37:20 Freedom40:23 Steve's personal struggles43:40 Steve's divorce and suicide attempts45:14 coping with sex, to healing with God and finding purpose#purpose #testimony #religion

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    59 mins
  • Grief, Identity, Ethiopia, and God - Joshua Kollman (TESTIMONY)
    Jun 7 2025

    #ethiopia #christianpodcast #testimony #grief Joshua Kollmen shares his testimony on how God continued to chase after him even after Joshua had gotten up and walked away. He shares his journey of living in Ethiopia and how countless evacuations and being torn away from family and friends had slowly made grief add up in his life, leading him to pursue counseling and in the end, a true relationship with YHWH.Follow the socials to hear upcoming testimonies:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/🎙️More Testimonies: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jL0XYCghoiizkVRjBElB8?si=3b3af9141beb4ccd

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    1 hr
  • Prison, CORRUPTION, Drugs, and God - Carl Puuri (Testimony)
    May 9 2025

    Carl Puuri shares his prison experience and the corruption that corrodes the system. He exposes harsh truths through his testimony and shares how the Lord brought him from a life of addiction and hopelessness to one of fulfillment and purpose.

    📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • My Decade-Long Porn Addiction and How I Protect My Children - CEO Nick Liberto
    Apr 11 2025

    Nick Liberto is the CEO of Proven Ministries. After struggling with pornography for years but finally finding freedom through God, Nick has set out to help others do the same. He shares his decade of battling lust and how the Lord helped him flee from it. Nick also dives into how he now protects his children from this addiction that's actively targeting them and provides insight into his protection strategy so that others also have the tools they need to protect the ones they love. For Guidance On Beating Porn: https://www.provenmen.orgGuidance To Effectively Give "The Talk" https://www.thesextalk.com/courses/thesextalk-comFollow the socials to hear upcoming testimonies:📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/

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    58 mins
  • Escaping Escapism and Finding Purpose as an Actor - Luke Tate
    Jan 24 2025

    In this episode, Luke dives into his fall into escapism and how he was using substances as a crutch for his crippling struggle to find meaning in his future. His revelation into his purpose-void life blossomed into a full-fledged pursuit of the Lord, which led him to the art of acting within the film industry. Luke discusses his new pathway forward into joy and fulfillment with YHWH, leaving depression, substances, and meaninglessness behind. Check out this short film staring Luke:https://youtu.be/0L-hfvB-TNw?si=KF78YulU1hPXszuJ Follow the project on: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3jL0XYCghoiizkVRjBElB8?si=33b87a37093e4f34 X: https://x.com/Purpose4Prdgl Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/purpose4theprodigal/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18HZPh...

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    1 hr