Victorious Liberty Podcast Kevin R. McSpadden

Manuel Rivas started following Jesus while he was in a maximum security prison - one of the toughest in Texas.  Trials came from all directions, and there was plenty of opposition, yet through it all, God proved Himself faithful.  Manuel shares how God continued to demonstrate his life-changing love in a truly dark environment.  However, there was an entirely different challenge awaiting - what would it be like to live a Christ-centered life from OUTSIDE the prison walls?  As odd as it may seem, life outside prison gave Manuel some serious challenges as well.  Nevertheless, Manuel remained focused on God's love and His will.  Listen in as he shares that if Jesus has truly made you free, then you are free indeed.  Manuel, and many others like him, are living proof.  

Music: Dirt by Colebin Griffith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrq5I2CoaH8

Manuel Rivas first accepted Jesus on the day he was sentenced to maximum security prison.  Yes, you read that right. He received Jesus as Lord, and then immediately began his sentence in one of the toughest prisons in Texas.  But it was that dark environment that God used to teach Manuel how to live life fully, to appreciate even the smallest blessings, and most importantly, how to love.  Find out how God transformed a former drug dealer into a vessel of honor full of God's light and love.  This is part 2 of 3 of Manuel's amazing testimony.  You will NOT regret hearing this. 

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Music: Dirt. By Colebin Griffith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrq5I2CoaH8

He had it all.  Money.  Respect.  Power.  And yet, his life felt completely empty.  He knew there had to be something more than what he had, but where would he turn to find it?  Manuel Rivas found the answer to that question in a really strange place on what was, at that point, the worst day of his life.  But when God answered the desperate prayer of this truly lost soul, the result was life-altering - and the aftershocks keep coming to this day.  

Enjoy part 1 of Manuel's testimony as he shares how God revealed Himself to a man about to lose it all - and yet truly discover how to live. 

Music: Dirt. By Colebin Griffith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jrq5I2CoaH8

The Bible is full of amazing stories about extraordinary people... or is it?  Is it possible that the people we read about in the Bible were, in many ways, just normal people like you and me?  Did they have shortcomings? Did they have flaws?  Probably so.  When you're reading about faith heroes like Moses, Gideon, and Paul the Apostle, remember that each of these truly incredible people of faith were HUMAN, just like you.  Their agreement with God and His plan was what truly set them apart, and even then, God had some work to do in order to put His glory on display through them.

It's the same for us.  Living out the incredible faith adventure God has planned for you boils down to this: 1. Agree with His word. 2. Surrender to His plan. 3. Act accordingly.   Faith requires that we work it out!  But when we do that, God fills in the blanks and truly incredible things can happen.  Could it be that the next person God intends to accomplish miraculous manifestations of His glory is the one looking back at you from your mirror? That may very well be the case, and that's what this episode explores. 

God knows how to speak to you. God knows what fires you up, what passions ignite your enthusiasm, and what great adventures you dream of when you think nobody notices.  He notices, and He meant for you to pursue what He put inside you.  In this episode, you'll hear more from the book, Average Christians Don't Exist  and be encouraged to know that God not only sees you, He DELIGHTS in speaking to you. He pursues you with more passion than you can imagine. He draws your spiritual gifts out in ways only He can.  And if you think you don't have spiritual gifts, think again.  God didn't design anyone to be merely passable. In God's eyes, you're a walking, talking adventure waiting to happen, and the Creator of the universe is ready to unlock the destiny He put inside you.  

Music: Flow. By Colebin Griffith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stvCQ9TakHo

God didn't create a single person to be average and unremarkable.  That's truth!  It's also the topic of my book by the same title.    This episode offers an excerpt from the book and encouragement for all believers to pursue their amazing destiny with the God who gave it to them.  https://gardenpublishingco.com/product/average-christians-dont-exist-encouragement-for-believers/



Music: Flow. By Colebin Griffith. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=stvCQ9TakHo