Purpose For The Prodigal

Loftin Weeks
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Welcome! Here, everyday men share their testimonies on how they pursue a life of purpose with one recurring theme. YHWH.

Episodes

  1. Jul 22

    Dawson Holmgren

    Dawson shares his testimony and dives into topics on pornography, staying emotionally grounded, and where his fulfillment comes from.

  2. Jan 16

    Ex-Satanist's story from childhood abuse to Christ - Jared Higdon

    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

  3. 11/24/2025

    a christian living for adrenaline, p*rn, and dopamine

    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?

  4. 10/10/2025

    Talking about brotherhood, lust, purpose, and God

    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

  5. 07/11/2025

    a conversation on God, suicide, adventure, and finding a purpose in life - Steve Grabosch

    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

  6. 06/07/2025

    Grief, Identity, Ethiopia, and God - Joshua Kollman (TESTIMONY)

    #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

  7. 05/09/2025

    Prison, CORRUPTION, Drugs, and God - Carl Puuri (Testimony)

    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/

  8. 04/11/2025

    My Decade-Long Porn Addiction and How I Protect My Children - CEO Nick Liberto

    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/

  9. 01/24/2025

    Escaping Escapism and Finding Purpose as an Actor - Luke Tate

    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...

  10. 12/13/2024

    Taking Responsibility For My Pornography Addiction - Ben Crawford

    In this episode, Ben dives into his struggle with digital addiction and provides insight into practical ways to help regain control over bad habits. Ben is a husband and a father now and shares how that has completely reshaped his life. He hopes that his testimony helps others to understand that God calls men to a lot of good things and that this addiction in particular keeps you from living that purpose-dense life He has for you.

  11. 12/02/2024

    Fighting depression, p*rn, and sleep paralysis - Jude Shelor

    Welcome to the first episode of the Purpose For The Prodigal podcast! Here, everyday men will share their testimonies on how they pursue a life of purpose and fulfillment with one recurring theme. YHWH. I hope you will find some motivation and guidance from this episode and maybe even some hope. Glad to have you here! Follow the project on: X: https://x.com/Purpose4Prdgl Instagram:   / purpose4theprodigal   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/18HZPh...

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Welcome! Here, everyday men share their testimonies on how they pursue a life of purpose with one recurring theme. YHWH.

Information

  • Creator
    Loftin Weeks
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Loftin Weeks
  • Show Website
    Purpose For The Prodigal