The Real Jesus Experience

Chad Beck
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Sharing the stories of believers who have been through God's refining fires, how it changed them, and their walk with Christ.

  1. 1d ago

    Small Town Heart. Big City Crowd. The High Price of Acceptance with Andrew Arnold | EP #89 (Pt 1)

    Andrew Arnold learned how to make people like him while growing to hate the person he was becoming. In Part 1 of his testimony, Andrew shares the culture shock of moving from a familiar Louisiana school to thousands of new faces in Houston. Struggling to make friends and feeling out of place, he found a crowd that took him in. Peer pressure and the desire for acceptance began shaping his choices, and drugs became part of fitting in. With little grounding in God, Andrew searched for value in other people’s approval. Teenage fatherhood, a painful breakup, and growing drug addiction brought pressures he struggled to face. He speaks honestly about people-pleasing, comparing himself to others, and using drugs to cope with depression and emotional pain. Even when he tried to get sober and start over, familiar patterns led him back to using. This is a story about the longing to belong in the world, and the price we pay when fitting in means losing ourselves. ▶ Pt 2 - Coming November 8th ▶ Pt 3 - Coming November 15th _________ Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video: Small Town Heart. Big City Crowd. The High Price of Acceptance with Andrew Arnold | EP #89 (Pt 1) Guest: Andrew Arnold Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck 00:00 - Intro 00:13 - Opening Prayer 02:20 - Learning About God at Christmas Service 05:00 - Growing Up in Small Town Culture 11:00 - Everyone is Going to Love Me 16:30 - Smoking Weed at Fourteen, Had a Kid at Sixteen 22:00 - I Went to Young Life But I wasn't There For the Right Reasons 27:00 - When I Found Out She Was Stripping 31:30 - Trying to Cover Pain With Substances is Temporary 35:20 - Slowly Sliding Back Into Addiction 38:42 - I Became A Very Good Liar 43:00 - The Selfish Side of Addiction

    Small Town Heart. Big City Crowd. The High Price of Acceptance with Andrew Arnold | EP #89 (Pt 1)

  2. Oct 26

    Trusting God Without Seeing the Whole Plan | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #88 (Pt 3)

    Joshua Watson knew God had given him gifts. He wanted to understand what God wanted him to do with them. In Part 3 of his testimony, Joshua shares his search for purpose, a powerful experience with God, and an unexpected calling. While worshiping in his workshop, God gave him a sense of peace about a future he still didn’t fully understand. Later, a story written for a Bible study became the beginning of something he hadn’t planned. As one step led to another, he began seeing how God was using the experiences he already had. The work was growing beyond what he could manage alone, and following God meant moving forward without knowing every turn ahead. This is a story about finding purpose in what God has given us and learning to trust Him before we can see the whole plan. ▶ Pt 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wzqYJVJvLDn8CVAtxlyrU?si=84J_UcGoSDyN90Z5neug8w ▶ Pt 2 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5aMLSNQ15IAZCAhhkUoF84?si=XvFFJltNT82x2y1EylLf_g _________ If you have a book to publish, you'll want to check out Meadow Elk Publishing at https://meadowelkpublishing.com. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video Trusting God Without Seeing the Whole Plan | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #88 (Pt 3). Guest: Joshua Watson Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck 00:00 - Intro 01:10 - God Gave Me These Gifts 05:00 - Putting Family First 10:45 - The Need to Fall in Love With Jesus 16:30 - I Wrote a Book in Two Months 20:20 - No Control Publishing Through Amazon 26:00 - The Lord Showed Me My Life 32:00 - The Holy Spirit Showed Me Again 36:00 - Building a Publishing Company 41:30 - The Holy Spirit Provides the Guardrails 48:40 - Ephesians 2:10 51:50 - Closing Credits

    Trusting God Without Seeing the Whole Plan | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #88 (Pt 3)

  3. Oct 19

    When Confidence is Control, and Control is Self-Defense | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #87 Pt 2

    Joshua Watson thought he was confident—but control was really a mechanism he wielded was a way to protect himself from being hurt. In Part 2 of his testimony, Joshua recounts his pursuit of a music career, the pride behind his decisions, and a turning point with God. He had a plan for his life and little room for anyone who questioned it. When a sermon challenged his choices, he found reasons to dismiss it. But when his own plans stopped working, he became willing to listen. He asked God for wisdom, and over time, God began changing how he saw himself and treated the people he loved. He had spent years insisting on his own way. Now he was learning how to serve. This is a story about the control we mistake for confidence and what begins to change when we finally let God lead. ▶ Pt 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4wzqYJVJvLDn8CVAtxlyrU?si=84J_UcGoSDyN90Z5neug8w ▶ Pt 3 - Coming October 26th _________ Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video When Confidence is Control, and Control is Self-Defense | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #87 Pt 2. Guest: Joshua Watson Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck 00:00 - Intro 00:18 - A False Sense of Authority 04:10 - Start of a Career in Music 09:00 - It's My Way or the Highway 14:00 - Control is a Mechanism to Avoid Being Hurt 20:55 - Temptations of a Life on the Road 24:45 - The Things I Would Have Done Differently 34:00 - Hitting the Bottom 36:55 - An Encounter With Jesus 41:45 - Starting to See a New Reality 46:00 - Recognizing the Voice of the Holy Spirit

    When Confidence is Control, and Control is Self-Defense | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #87 Pt 2

  4. Oct 12

    Thinking You Know the Bible Without Reading It | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #86 Pt 1

    Joshua Watson thought he knew the Bible well enough to judge the preacher—without reading it for himself. In Part 1 of his testimony, Joshua recounts his parents’ divorce, a reunion with his father, and the pride behind his certainty. Reconnecting with his dad filled a hole he hadn’t known was there, and he credits God with how a short visit became a lasting reunion. He listened closely to his father’s lessons about the Bible. But when he went to church, he was measuring the sermon against what he thought he knew. He believed God had something for him. He also believed he already had the answers. This is a story about the things we miss when we’re sure we have nothing left to learn. ▶ Pt 2 - Coming October 19th ▶ Pt 3 - Coming October 26th _________ Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video Thinking You Know the Bible Without Reading It | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #86 Pt 1. Guest: Joshua Watson Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck 00:00 - Intro and Prayer 03:00 - Growing Up In a Town With a Population of 198 People 08:40 - My Dad Was Always Talking About the Bible 12:00 - We Started the Field on Fire 22:15 - Navigating Discipline When Your Children Live With Their Mother 25:35 - I Didn't See Any Value in School 29:50 - Spending Christmas With Dad 31:00 - Hearing From God in Dreams 41:37 - Pushover Dads Aren't Good for Kids 44:20 - Don't Despise Discipline 51:45 - Think With the Mind of God

    Thinking You Know the Bible Without Reading It | Joshua Watson (Testimony) | EP #86 Pt 1

  5. Oct 5

    Nikki Casanova: Hoping You Belong but Fearing Your Past is Too Much (Testimony) | EP #83 (Pt 4)

    True healing doesn't erase the wreckage of the past—it gives us the strength to finally walk back through it. In the final part of her testimony, Nikki Casanova explores the vulnerability of walking into a church community as a new believer and the tension of learning to be fully known. As her sobriety deepens and she begins pouring her time into serving others, a heavy conviction takes hold—pushing her to finally stop running and face the unresolved consequences of her past with a completely clear mind. This is a story about the true cost of accountability, the unexpected ways God redeems our darkest chapters, and the profound beauty of a fully restored life. ▶ Pt 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mDXykpfhSzo958ALHvJoh?si=o81eFSAlRX-uBed5gj9qWw ▶ Pt 2 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bce1x8kCDv2HUqli0Kkhr?si=04OQFyPWSNSS6mksNo-Ejw ▶ Pt 3 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/4RXcJDIlqwdV01321tUMg7?si=jqyhCpV0QY22RmdBamAbsg_________Portfolio Resident Services (PRS) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals, families, and senior citizens living in affordable housing communities. Operating across hundreds of properties, PRS provides critical on-site support through their "Good Neighbor Program". They focus on practical, skills-based assistance, offering resources like scholastic tutoring, after-school programs, financial literacy classes, and life skills training. Their core mission is grounded in community building—equipping residents with the knowledge, support, and actionable tools they need to maximize their potential and achieve lasting stability. For further information, head over to their site at https://prspurpose.org. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperienceSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Follow/Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperienceX: https://x.com/JesusXperienceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.expInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience_________LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE.Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍#testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video Nikki Casanova: Hoping You Belong but Fearing Your Past is Too Much (Testimony) | EP #85 (Pt 4).Guest: Nikki CasanovaHost: Chad BeckSound: Steven CooleyEditing: Chad Beck 00:00 - The Vulnerability of a New Church Community 02:15 - She's Already Treated Me Like a Sister 06:24 - Homeless Outreach at Kingdom Saturday 11:13 - Struggling at Six Months Sober 16:50 - I Go to Jail 22:10 - Thirty Minutes Ago They Were Trying to Take My Stuff 28:40 - My Life Group Help Me Make Bail 35:33 - The Profound Beauty of a Fully Restored Family

    Nikki Casanova: Hoping You Belong but Fearing Your Past is Too Much (Testimony) | EP #83 (Pt 4)

  6. Sep 28

    Nikki Casanova: "He Said There Was No God For People Like Me" (Testimony) | EP #84 (Pt 3)

    In Part 3 of her testimony, Nikki shares the terrifying reality of survival mode, the hollow exhaustion of transactional relationships, and the brutal physical toll of trying to make it on the streets. The profound fear of actually having to heal began warring with her exhaustion: pushing her to resist interventions, return to familiar toxic environments, and actively fight the grace trying to save her. This is a story about the lies we accept when our spirits are completely broken and the relentless love of God that pursues us even when we try to run away. ▶ Pt 1 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/0mDXykpfhSzo958ALHvJoh?si=o81eFSAlRX-uBed5gj9qWw ▶ Pt 2 - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1bce1x8kCDv2HUqli0Kkhr?si=04OQFyPWSNSS6mksNo-Ejw ▶ Pt 4 - Available 10/5/26 The book Nikki mentioned that she found very impactful is: Boundaries: When to Say Yes, How to Say No to Take Control of Your Life by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend_________Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperienceSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Follow/Connect:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperienceX: https://x.com/JesusXperienceTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.expInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience_________LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE.Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍#testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video Nikki Casanova: "He Said There Was No God For People Like Me" (Testimony) | EP #84 (Pt 3).Guest: Nikki CasanovaHost: Chad BeckSound: Steven CooleyEditing: Chad Beck 00:00 - Intro 04:45 - A Christian couple, a Walmart gift card, and a Bible 14:15 - An assault in the truck and a desperate prayer 23:19 - Asking for help and a one-way ticket to Washington 27:20 - A strict ministry and learning to read the Word and Pray 31:48 - Relapse, COVID, and reaching the end of her own strength 36:10 - A prayer on the hotel floor and sudden sobriety 38:06 - Baptism and returning to a familiar church

    Nikki Casanova: "He Said There Was No God For People Like Me" (Testimony) | EP #84 (Pt 3)

  7. Sep 21

    Nikki Casanova: Rule #1: If I Couldn't Carry It, I Didn't Keep It (Testimony) | EP #83 (Pt 2)

    When the people she thought cared about her shut her out, Nikki Casanova threw herself fully into the darkness. In Part 2 of her testimony, Nikki shares the unraveling of her family, the sting of betrayal, and the absolute rock bottom she reached after she was separated from her children. The deep need to numb the pain began calling the shots: dictating where she went, who she stayed with, and what she endured. This is a story about the places we run when the pain feels unbearable and what it costs to hide there. ▶ Pt 1 - https://spotifycreators-web.app.link/e/KFPjYPGSp6b ▶ Pt 3 - Available 9/28/26 _________ Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video Nikki Casanova: Rule #1: If I Couldn't Carry It, I Didn't Keep It (Testimony) | EP #83 (Pt 2) Guest: Nicki Casanova Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck 00:00 - Intro and prayer 04:30 - Floundering Through Life 12:20 - A Surprise Twin Pregnancy and Quitting Cold Turkey 17:45 - A Traumatic Premature Birth and the Struggle to Bond 22:40 - Restaurant Job Tied to Money Laundering 26:10 - The Spiral Fracture and Waiting 24 Hours for Surgery 33:00 - Struggling to Bond 39:00 - Putting Up Walls and Turning to Drugs 48:33 - Trafficked In this episode, Nikki mentions the Polaris Project and the dark reality of being taken advantage of while vulnerable. We want to remind our listeners that no matter how deep the darkness feels, there is always hope and a way out. If you or someone you know needs help, please contact the National Human Trafficking Hotline operated by the Polaris Project at 1-888-373-7888, text 233733, or visit polarisproject.org.

    Nikki Casanova: Rule #1: If I Couldn't Carry It, I Didn't Keep It (Testimony) | EP #83 (Pt 2)

  8. Sep 14

    Nikki Casanova: Trying to Be Good Enough to Be Loved (Testimony) | EP #82 (Pt 1)

    Nikki Casanova was ten years old when her mother told her who she was; an identity she struggled with for most of her life. In Part 1 of her testimony, Nikki shares the story of her childhood. Marked by rejection, abuse, and loss she couldn't grieve. Not knowing how to earn the love she craved, the patterns she longed to escape began surfacing in her own life. This is a story about the wounds we carry, the identities others place on us, and the questions that follow us into adulthood. ▶ Pt 2 - Available 9/21/26. _________ Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3JuwyI6paw9T4o0ePzKVzj?si=4f9fe0390404463b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #Jesus #faith Thanks for watching the video Nikki Casanova: Trying to Be Good Enough to Be Loved (Testimony) | EP #82 (Pt 1) Guest: Nikki Casanova Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: The Real Jesus Experience 00:00 Intro and Opening Prayer 02:35 Childhood and Family Background 15:00 A Manipulative Mother 24:20 Marriage as an Escape 29:50 Swapping Spouses 33:56 She Went into a Coma 45:30 Car Crash and Hospitalization 49:55 I Will Get You in Your Sleep

    Nikki Casanova: Trying to Be Good Enough to Be Loved (Testimony) | EP #82 (Pt 1)
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