From Isolation to Impact – A Conversation with Jacob (Video)

What if the darkest season of your life was the very ground God would use to grow your calling?

In this episode, Jacob Gilchrist shares a gripping testimony of loss, addiction, and the long road to surrender. From watching his father’s life unravel after a tragic medical mistake to wrestling with doubt, anger, and near-suicide, Jacob opens up about the pain that drove him away from faith—and the moments that brought him back.

We hear how a simple lunch invitation sparked a spiritual transformation, how Scripture began to renew his mind, and how service and community through the Forge became his lifeline. Jacob speaks candidly about battling isolation, finding healing through vulnerability, and the power of a Bible left untouched—until the exact right moment.

Now seven months sober, pursuing seminary, and preparing for life as a missionary, Jacob is a living example of what God can do with a surrendered heart.

This is more than a story of recovery—it’s a testimony of redemption, obedience, and hope for the next generation.

Don’t miss this powerful reminder: God never wastes a moment, and your life can be a vessel for far more than you imagine.