
37 episodes

Brought Back to Life Purposely
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- Religion & Spirituality
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5.0 • 4 Ratings
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We’ve all experienced it - you run into a friend from the past but something is different… they are changed. Maybe there is a calm where there was once a storm. Maybe there is gentleness instead of harshness. There’s a new passion, a new life. What changed? Welcome to Brought Back To Life - a podcast where we explore stories of ordinary transformation.
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A Radical Change from Abuse and Addiction with Brian Chandler
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Brian grew up in an abusive, non-Christian home and fell into addiction, which led to him leaving his pregnant wife and sleeping in his car. A turning point came when he met a Christian man named Andy Brown, who helped him find a job and insisted he attend church. Brian eventually committed his life to Christ, which led to a radical change in his life, including overcoming his addiction. Listen to his incredible story and how he is now giving back with Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.
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From Suicidal to Redeemed with Bianka Mathus
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Bianka struggled with a dysfunctional family full of abuse and poor choices. She was in a place contemplating suicide when God spoke to her in a dream. Jesus grabbed hold of her heart and her life changed forever...and then her family changed forever.
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The Collapse of a Double Life with Liz Butler
Liz struggled with her faith during her parents' separation and subsequent reconciliation. In high school, Liz began leading a double life, trying to fit in with both her Christian and non-Christian friends. This unsustainable lifestyle eventually collapsed, leaving Liz feeling alone and numb until she found her way back to the camp that introduced her to Jesus.
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When Life Needs a Hard Reset with Trinity Chanel
Trinity Chanel moved to Los Angeles to pursue her acting career. She battled isolation, loneliness and pressure to compromise her moral beliefs. God led her on a journey that returned her home at just the right time for a "hard reset" that changed everything.
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I Ended Up In A Prison Cell with Ben Sterciuc
After attempting to escape communist Romania, Ben Sterciuc found himself in a prison cell. The course of his life changed forever when he made one simple decision.
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How Jesus Saved My Life With Annette Smiley
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Annette experienced some heavy things early on because of some choices she made. Hear how God got a hold of her heart through the help of Seattle's Union Gospel Mission.
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