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Transformed Lives: Stories of Faith and Renewal
The 'Seen and Heard' podcast episode, hosted by JT, features a series of powerful testimonies from individuals discussing the profound impact of Jesus in their lives. Contributors share deeply personal stories of transformation, covering various themes such as finding joy and purpose, overcoming depression, anxiety, and anger, experiencing God's grace, and the freedom that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus. The episode also spotlights a group's efforts to spread the gospel, resulting in new believers. These narratives collectively highlight how faith in Jesus can bring about significant, positive changes in individuals' lives, encouraging listeners to share their own experiences of God's work in their lives.
00:00 Welcome to Seen and Heard: Sharing Transformative Stories 00:49 Personal Testimonies: Lives Changed by Faith 01:35 Finding Purpose and Peace: More Stories of Transformation 02:53 Overcoming Life's Struggles Through Faith 03:58 Discovering Grace and Freedom: Stories of Redemption 10:07 The Impact of Sharing the Gospel: A Community Transformed 10:51 Reflecting on the Power of Testimonies and Encouragement to Share
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I'm JT, and this is Seen and Heard.
Hey guys, welcome to the podcast.
.999This is a place where we just can't help, but tell others of what we have seen and heard God do in our lives and in the lives of those around us. 4 00:00:27,498.064420024 --> 00:00:29,273.064420024 I'm really excited about today's show. 5 00:00:29,573.064420024 --> 00:00:30,723.064420024 On today's podcast. 6 00:00:30,723.064420024 --> 00:00:35,448.064420024 We're going to hear from some of my friends and family on how Jesus has changed their lives. 7 00:00:35,606.397753358 --> 00:00:41,873.064420024 We're even going to hear about a group of people that are going out and sharing the gospel and the effects that has had on their community. 8 00:00:42,448.064420024 --> 00:00:43,698.064420024 Let's jump into the show. 9 00:00:47,974.882601843 --> 00:00:49,274.882601843 Hello, this is Kyoko. 10 00:00:50,313.973510934 --> 00:00:55,253.973510934 A long time ago, I met a friend who was always happy. 11 00:00:56,233.973510934 --> 00:01:02,713.972510934 I wanted to know if I could experience, too, because I was so lonely and unhappy then. 12 00:01:03,553.972510934 --> 00:01:07,883.973510934 My friend told me about Jesus, and I accepted him in my life. 13 00:01:08,663.973510934 --> 00:01:10,333.973510934 And that was 50 years ago. 14 00:01:11,77.60887457 --> 00:01:12,857.60987457 God changed my life. 15 00:01:13,337.60987457 --> 00:01:16,327.50987457 Jesus gives me strength when I'm afraid. 16 00:01:16,887.60987457 --> 00:01:21,37.60987457 Jesus will listen to my prayer, and he gives me joy. 17 00:01:21,257.60987457 --> 00:01:22,637.60987457 that no one can give. 18 00:01:23,527.60987457 --> 00:01:26,747.60987457 Isn't this wonderful? Thank you for listening. 19 00:01:30,182.220143423 --> 00:01:34,722.220143423 There was once a time in my life when I was really anxious. 20 00:01:35,497.220143423 --> 00:01:39,257.220143423 And it led to a place of hopelessness. 21 00:01:39,767.220143423 --> 00:01:46,747.22014342 But then I learned more about who Jesus is and what it means to really follow Him. 22 00:01:47,357.22014342 --> 00:01:54,327.21914342 And over time, through a process, I've been learning more about, His promises and what that means for me. 23 00:01:54,587.21914342 --> 00:02:01,907.21914342 And it's just given me a peace that I've never experienced before and a hope that I'd never had, in the past. 24 00:02:02,467.21814342 --> 00:02:14,340.65147676 Do you have a story like that? Man, there was a time in my life where I just lived in a lot of shame and guilt and fear of a God that punished me. 25 00:02:15,899.65147676 --> 00:02:25,129.65147676 And through learning more about God's true character, I learned how much he truly loves me and that he gives us commands and those are for good reasons. 26 00:02:26,4.65147676 --> 00:02:31,774.65147676 And, yeah, after I came to know Christ more, I was able to fully put my faith in him and follow him. 27 00:02:31,774.65147676 --> 00:02:36,434.65147676 And now I'm able to live in freedom and not be bound by the chains that I used to be bound by. 28 00:02:36,914.65047676 --> 00:02:43,634.64947676 I'm able to live in the freedom of confession and forgiveness and love in ways that, that only Jesus could have changed in my heart. 29 00:02:44,214.64947676 --> 00:02:58,669.66742427 Do you have a story like that? Before following Jesus, I felt worried about the future and tried to control what might happen by organizing and planning. 30 00:02:59,660.57742427 --> 00:03:08,87.84924246 And now, after following Jesus, I know that I have a good father who is taking care of what is going to happen in the future. 31 00:03:08,87.94015155 --> 00:03:12,251.48651518 And I can come to him and give him that burden. 32 00:03:12,810.57742427 --> 00:03:18,365.12287882 This doesn't mean that I never struggle with worry, but now I know where to take my worry. 33 00:03:21,976.03196973 --> 00:03:26,136.03196973 There was a time when I was living my life in a cycle of anger and self medication. 34 00:03:27,26.03196973 --> 00:03:31,572.6646364 I didn't understand why the world operated the way it did, and I didn't see my purpose in it. 35 00:03:31,572.6646364 --> 00:03:40,96.03096973 You see, I knew about Jesus when I was younger, but after someone showed me how I could have a personal relationship with Him, then life looked different. 36 00:03:40,946.03096973 --> 00:03:46,476.03196973 I'm growing in patience, mercy, and grace every day as I'm reminded of His position towards me. 37 00:03:47,306.03196973 --> 00:03:49,406.03196973 My life now has joy and purpose. 38 00:03:50,496.03196973 --> 00:03:57,140.03196973 Do you have a story like that? There was once a time in my life. 39 00:03:58,735.03196973 --> 00:04:32,100.03296973 When I was desperately trying to find God's approval and working really hard to earn a place in God's kingdom, and I finally hit a breaking point, just out of exhaustion of trying to Live up to this expectation I had put on myself and God really broke through and into my life and through scripture even just showed me that I'll never be able to earn salvation. 40 00:04:32,600.03296973 --> 00:04:38,180.03196973 And the more I try, the further in debt I, I get. 41 00:04:38,570.03296973 --> 00:04:45,990.03196973 And through that God just spoke to me and just showed me really what grace is and that. 42 00:04:46,950.03296973 --> 00:04:51,420.03296973 Yeah, that I can only find that righteousness through his mercy. 43 00:04:51,800.03296973 --> 00:05:02,910.03196973 And so since since then, and I was actually, since I realized that I was just so happy and overjoyed to finally, like, for it to finally click, that. 44 00:05:03,740.03296973 --> 00:05:20,730.03196973 Salvation is found through grace alone, and I received that and have just felt so much relief that I don't have to work anymore, and I just feel like I have a rightful place in God's kingdom, not because of anything I've done, but just because of His grace. 45 00:05:24,158.11588405 --> 00:05:28,388.11588405 There was once a time in my life when I was heading down the self destructive path. 46 00:05:29,38.11588405 --> 00:05:30,448.11588405 I had no purpose in life. 47 00:05:31,48.11588405 --> 00:05:36,708.11488405 I've been told about Jesus for countless times, but then one day I finally decided to trust and follow him. 48 00:05:37,288.11488405 --> 00:05:41,58.11588405 And since then, I no longer just do what feels good and right at the moment. 49 00:05:41,518.11488405 --> 00:05:44,158.11588405 Jesus has filled my life with purpose and joy. 50 00:05:44,658.11588405 --> 00:06:03,318.60285298 Do you have a story like that? There was a time in my life where I was filled with so much bitterness and anxiety, but my friend Caroline told me how I could have a personal relationship with Jesus, the Savior who came and died on the cross for my sin so that I could live. 51 00:06:03,598.60285298 --> 00:06:14,458.60185298 And after following Jesus and entering into a personal relationship with Him, I have found true purpose for my life and have felt the true, unimaginable joy that I didn't even know existed. 52 00:06:14,668.60185298 --> 00:06:22,520.70487264 Do you have a story like that? My name is Dave I've been following Jesus for several years now. 53 00:06:22,850.80487264 --> 00:06:37,480.80487264 I got saved and baptized at a very young age, I didn't really know what it meant at the time, and so I grew up going to church and so I was always involved in Bible studies and Bible stories, but didn't really take it seriously. 54 00:06:37,950.80387264 --> 00:06:44,220.80387264 Then once I turned 21, I enlisted in the military and started to live a life without Jesus. 55 00:06:44,780.80387264 --> 00:06:52,400.80387264 I quickly realized how much was missing in my life, and there was a void that wasn't being filled. 56 00:06:52,707.57053931 --> 00:07:02,127.47153931 I got back in 2021, started going to church again, really started paying attention to the gospel and Jesus, how he died for us. 57 00:07:02,557.47153931 --> 00:07:13,737.47153931 Once I realized how true that was, I, Repented, asked him to forgive me for the sins I committed, and now I live in peace and contentment. 58 00:07:14,147.47153931 --> 00:07:21,647.47153931 Though it is not perfect, it is a constant work in progress, and it will be till the day that I see him face to face. 59 00:07:25,827.54877492 --> 00:07:29,377.54877492 Hi, my name is Alan Daniel. 60 00:07:29,697.54877492 --> 00:07:41,767.54877492 There was a time in my life when I just went through the motions and followed my parents to church, which is great, but I really didn't know Christ personally. 61 00:07:42,767.54877492 --> 00:07:50,427.54927492 And then during this sermon, one December, the pastor talked about the personal relationship with Christ. 62 00:07:50,427.54927492 --> 00:07:54,427.54927492 And I realized, hang on, I am not going to go with my parents. 63 00:07:54,687.54927492 --> 00:08:05,477.54827492 On my parents ticket, like I call it, but rather, Christ died for me for my sins, and I am the one who need to repent and have a personal relationship with him by his grace. 64 00:08:05,527.54927492 --> 00:08:17,744.21594159 I repented of my sins and, trusted in him and he's my Lord and savior and I've walked with him since by his grace and it's, a wonderful thing to just have a personal walk with him. 65 00:08:18,624.21594159 --> 00:08:32,827.18426978 So do you have a story like that? There was a time in my life where I was alone, suicidal, depressed, I hated myself, and I thought that God hated me too. 66 00:08:33,777.18426978 --> 00:08:43,667.18426978 But then a friend of mine brought me to church, and it was there that I saw that God loved me, and he loved me enough to send his own son to die for me, so that I could be with him forever. 67 00:08:47,943.18426978 --> 00:08:54,103.18426978 As a freshman in college, I was lonely, depressed, and lacking purpose. 68 00:08:54,508.18426978 --> 00:08:57,218.18426978 And searching for it and all the wrong things. 69 00:08:57,808.18426978 --> 00:09:02,588.18426978 But then I met my friend JP who shared the gospel with me many times. 70 00:09:02,918.18326978 --> 00:09:07,58.18326978 And it was something that I knew, but never truly believed. 71 00:09:07,518.18426978 --> 00:09:11,368.18426978 And so as a freshman, I made the decision to follow Jesus. 72 00:09:11,898.18326978 --> 00:09:23,178.18426978 And since then, it's just been joy, peace, comfort, and a purpose that is beyond anything that this world has to offer. 73 00:09:26,239.18426978 --> 00:09:38,969.18326978 Yeah, so there was a time in my life where I felt like I had to earn my way into relationship with God or muster up enough faith for him to want to, be in relationship with me. 74 00:09:39,379.18326978 --> 00:09:50,439.18326978 But then I had an encounter with Jesus and he showed me that he wasn't going to abandon me and that faith in of itself was something he was willing to give me. 75 00:09:50,809.18326978 --> 00:10:01,704.18326978 And so now My relationship with God isn't based on earning or striving, through head games, but it's simply based on His love and His grace. 76 00:10:07,44.13465813 --> 00:10:17,920.7013248 Our friends in Gainesville, with a church called Salt Church have been doing 3 2 1 10 week groups across the country commit to 3 2 1 for 10 weeks in a row. 77 00:10:17,920.7023248 --> 00:10:24,80.7013248 That's three hours with Jesus, two hours being intentional among the lost, and then one hour in prayer. 78 00:10:24,390.7013248 --> 00:10:27,700.7013248 And as their group has done this in Gainesville, Florida. 79 00:10:27,870.7013248 --> 00:10:28,570.7013248 Go Gators. 80 00:10:28,830.7013248 --> 00:10:34,690.7013248 They have seen nine people over the last ten weeks say yes to Jesus, including two Japanese. 81 00:10:34,700.7013248 --> 00:10:40,600.7003248 It is amazing when we just follow the simple ways of Jesus what we can see him do. 82 00:10:43,727.61041571 --> 00:10:45,677.61041571 I don't even know what to say. 83 00:10:46,67.61041571 --> 00:10:54,77.61041571 Right now I'm so thankful for all those stories of how Jesus has radically changed people. 84 00:10:54,287.61041571 --> 00:10:58,457.61041571 How he's transformed lives, how he's brought the kingdom of heaven. 85 00:10:59,357.61041571 --> 00:11:00,647.61041571 Here and now. 86 00:11:03,327.61041571 --> 00:11:08,817.61041571 It makes me want to go tell somebody about what Jesus has done in my life. 87 00:11:10,107.61041571 --> 00:11:17,727.61041571 Again, I would love to do another episode where more people get to share their 15 second testimony. 88 00:11:18,597.61041571 --> 00:11:19,467.61041571 So please. 89 00:11:20,367.61041571 --> 00:11:22,257.61041571 Record it, send it in. 90 00:11:22,257.61041571 --> 00:11:23,997.61041571 Hopefully, this will encourage you. 91 00:11:24,187.61041571 --> 00:11:26,287.61041571 There's all sorts of stories out there. 92 00:11:26,707.61041571 --> 00:11:28,477.61041571 And people want to hear yours. 93 00:11:32,377.61041571 --> 00:11:33,187.61041571 And don't forget. 94 00:11:33,577.61041571 --> 00:11:39,607.61041571 This is ultimately an encouraged to go share this with your friends and your family. 95 00:11:39,937.61041571 --> 00:11:46,387.61041571 Go tell them your short testimony of how Jesus has changed your life. 96 00:11:48,954.27708237 --> 00:11:51,774.27708237 Thanks for joining me on seen and heard. 97 00:11:52,194.27708237 --> 00:11:54,384.27708237 Remember, this is the podcast. 98 00:11:54,774.27708237 --> 00:12:00,454.27708237 Or we just can't help, but tell others of what we have seen and heard God do in our lives. 99 00:12:00,784.27708237 --> 00:12:02,974.27708237 And in the lives of others. 100 00:12:06,64.27708237 --> 00:12:07,24.27708237 See you next time.
I'm JT, and this is Seen and Heard.
Hey guys, welcome to the podcast.
.999This is a place where we just can't help, but tell others of what we have seen and heard God do in our lives and in the lives of those around us. 4 00:00:27,498.064420024 --> 00:00:29,273.064420024 I'm really excited about today's show. 5 00:00:29,573.064420024 --> 00:00:30,723.064420024 On today's podcast. 6 00:00:30,723.064420024 --> 00:00:35,448.064420024 We're going to hear from some of my friends and family on how Jesus has changed their lives. 7 00:00:35,606.397753358 --> 00:00:41,873.064420024 We're even going to hear about a group of people that are going out and sharing the gospel and the effects that has had on their community. 8 00:00:42,448.064420024 --> 00:00:43,698.064420024 Let's jump into the show. 9 00:00:47,974.882601843 --> 00:00:49,274.882601843 Hello, this is Kyoko. 10 00:00:50,313.973510934 --> 00:00:55,253.973510934 A long time ago, I met a friend who was always happy. 11 00:00:56,233.973510934 --> 00:01:02,713.972510934 I wanted to know if I could experience, too, because I was so lonely and unhappy then. 12 00:01:03,553.972510934 --> 00:01:07,883.973510934 My friend told me about Jesus, and I accepted him in my life. 13 00:01:08,663.973510934 --> 00:01:10,333.973510934 And that was 50 years ago. 14 00:01:11,77.60887457 --> 00:01:12,857.60987457 God changed my life. 15 00:01:13,337.60987457 --> 00:01:16,327.50987457 Jesus gives me strength when I'm afraid. 16 00:01:16,887.60987457 --> 00:01:21,37.60987457 Jesus will listen to my prayer, and he gives me joy. 17 00:01:21,257.60987457 --> 00:01:22,637.60987457 that no one can give. 18 00:01:23,527.60987457 --> 00:01:26,747.60987457 Isn't this wonderful? Thank you for listening. 19 00:01:30,182.220143423 --> 00:01:34,722.220143423 There was once a time in my life when I was really anxious. 20 00:01:35,497.220143423 --> 00:01:39,257.220143423 And it led to a place of hopelessness. 21 00:01:39,767.220143423 --> 00:01:46,747.22014342 But then I learned more about who Jesus is and what it means to really follow Him. 22 00:01:47,357.22014342 --> 00:01:54,327.21914342 And over time, through a process, I've been learning more about, His promises and what that means for me. 23 00:01:54,587.21914342 --> 00:02:01,907.21914342 And it's just given me a peace that I've never experienced before and a hope that I'd never had, in the past. 24 00:02:02,467.21814342 --> 00:02:14,340.65147676 Do you have a story like that? Man, there was a time in my life where I just lived in a lot of shame and guilt and fear of a God that punished me. 25 00:02:15,899.65147676 --> 00:02:25,129.65147676 And through learning more about God's true character, I learned how much he truly loves me and that he gives us commands and those are for good reasons. 26 00:02:26,4.65147676 --> 00:02:31,774.65147676 And, yeah, after I came to know Christ more, I was able to fully put my faith in him and follow him. 27 00:02:31,774.65147676 --> 00:02:36,434.65147676 And now I'm able to live in freedom and not be bound by the chains that I used to be bound by. 28 00:02:36,914.65047676 --> 00:02:43,634.64947676 I'm able to live in the freedom of confession and forgiveness and love in ways that, that only Jesus could have changed in my heart. 29 00:02:44,214.64947676 --> 00:02:58,669.66742427 Do you have a story like that? Before following Jesus, I felt worried about the future and tried to control what might happen by organizing and planning. 30 00:02:59,660.57742427 --> 00:03:08,87.84924246 And now, after following Jesus, I know that I have a good father who is taking care of what is going to happen in the future. 31 00:03:08,87.94015155 --> 00:03:12,251.48651518 And I can come to him and give him that burden. 32 00:03:12,810.57742427 --> 00:03:18,365.12287882 This doesn't mean that I never struggle with worry, but now I know where to take my worry. 33 00:03:21,976.03196973 --> 00:03:26,136.03196973 There was a time when I was living my life in a cycle of anger and self medication. 34 00:03:27,26.03196973 --> 00:03:31,572.6646364 I didn't understand why the world operated the way it did, and I didn't see my purpose in it. 35 00:03:31,572.6646364 --> 00:03:40,96.03096973 You see, I knew about Jesus when I was younger, but after someone showed me how I could have a personal relationship with Him, then life looked different. 36 00:03:40,946.03096973 --> 00:03:46,476.03196973 I'm growing in patience, mercy, and grace every day as I'm reminded of His position towards me. 37 00:03:47,306.03196973 --> 00:03:49,406.03196973 My life now has joy and purpose. 38 00:03:50,496.03196973 --> 00:03:57,140.03196973 Do you have a story like that? There was once a time in my life. 39 00:03:58,735.03196973 --> 00:04:32,100.03296973 When I was desperately trying to find God's approval and working really hard to earn a place in God's kingdom, and I finally hit a breaking point, just out of exhaustion of trying to Live up to this expectation I had put on myself and God really broke through and into my life and through scripture even just showed me that I'll never be able to earn salvation. 40 00:04:32,600.03296973 --> 00:04:38,180.03196973 And the more I try, the further in debt I, I get. 41 00:04:38,570.03296973 --> 00:04:45,990.03196973 And through that God just spoke to me and just showed me really what grace is and that. 42 00:04:46,950.03296973 --> 00:04:51,420.03296973 Yeah, that I can only find that righteousness through his mercy. 43 00:04:51,800.03296973 --> 00:05:02,910.03196973 And so since since then, and I was actually, since I realized that I was just so happy and overjoyed to finally, like, for it to finally click, that. 44 00:05:03,740.03296973 --> 00:05:20,730.03196973 Salvation is found through grace alone, and I received that and have just felt so much relief that I don't have to work anymore, and I just feel like I have a rightful place in God's kingdom, not because of anything I've done, but just because of His grace. 45 00:05:24,158.11588405 --> 00:05:28,388.11588405 There was once a time in my life when I was heading down the self destructive path. 46 00:05:29,38.11588405 --> 00:05:30,448.11588405 I had no purpose in life. 47 00:05:31,48.11588405 --> 00:05:36,708.11488405 I've been told about Jesus for countless times, but then one day I finally decided to trust and follow him. 48 00:05:37,288.11488405 --> 00:05:41,58.11588405 And since then, I no longer just do what feels good and right at the moment. 49 00:05:41,518.11488405 --> 00:05:44,158.11588405 Jesus has filled my life with purpose and joy. 50 00:05:44,658.11588405 --> 00:06:03,318.60285298 Do you have a story like that? There was a time in my life where I was filled with so much bitterness and anxiety, but my friend Caroline told me how I could have a personal relationship with Jesus, the Savior who came and died on the cross for my sin so that I could live. 51 00:06:03,598.60285298 --> 00:06:14,458.60185298 And after following Jesus and entering into a personal relationship with Him, I have found true purpose for my life and have felt the true, unimaginable joy that I didn't even know existed. 52 00:06:14,668.60185298 --> 00:06:22,520.70487264 Do you have a story like that? My name is Dave I've been following Jesus for several years now. 53 00:06:22,850.80487264 --> 00:06:37,480.80487264 I got saved and baptized at a very young age, I didn't really know what it meant at the time, and so I grew up going to church and so I was always involved in Bible studies and Bible stories, but didn't really take it seriously. 54 00:06:37,950.80387264 --> 00:06:44,220.80387264 Then once I turned 21, I enlisted in the military and started to live a life without Jesus. 55 00:06:44,780.80387264 --> 00:06:52,400.80387264 I quickly realized how much was missing in my life, and there was a void that wasn't being filled. 56 00:06:52,707.57053931 --> 00:07:02,127.47153931 I got back in 2021, started going to church again, really started paying attention to the gospel and Jesus, how he died for us. 57 00:07:02,557.47153931 --> 00:07:13,737.47153931 Once I realized how true that was, I, Repented, asked him to forgive me for the sins I committed, and now I live in peace and contentment. 58 00:07:14,147.47153931 --> 00:07:21,647.47153931 Though it is not perfect, it is a constant work in progress, and it will be till the day that I see him face to face. 59 00:07:25,827.54877492 --> 00:07:29,377.54877492 Hi, my name is Alan Daniel. 60 00:07:29,697.54877492 --> 00:07:41,767.54877492 There was a time in my life when I just went through the motions and followed my parents to church, which is great, but I really didn't know Christ personally. 61 00:07:42,767.54877492 --> 00:07:50,427.54927492 And then during this sermon, one December, the pastor talked about the personal relationship with Christ. 62 00:07:50,427.54927492 --> 00:07:54,427.54927492 And I realized, hang on, I am not going to go with my parents. 63 00:07:54,687.54927492 --> 00:08:05,477.54827492 On my parents ticket, like I call it, but rather, Christ died for me for my sins, and I am the one who need to repent and have a personal relationship with him by his grace. 64 00:08:05,527.54927492 --> 00:08:17,744.21594159 I repented of my sins and, trusted in him and he's my Lord and savior and I've walked with him since by his grace and it's, a wonderful thing to just have a personal walk with him. 65 00:08:18,624.21594159 --> 00:08:32,827.18426978 So do you have a story like that? There was a time in my life where I was alone, suicidal, depressed, I hated myself, and I thought that God hated me too. 66 00:08:33,777.18426978 --> 00:08:43,667.18426978 But then a friend of mine brought me to church, and it was there that I saw that God loved me, and he loved me enough to send his own son to die for me, so that I could be with him forever. 67 00:08:47,943.18426978 --> 00:08:54,103.18426978 As a freshman in college, I was lonely, depressed, and lacking purpose. 68 00:08:54,508.18426978 --> 00:08:57,218.18426978 And searching for it and all the wrong things. 69 00:08:57,808.18426978 --> 00:09:02,588.18426978 But then I met my friend JP who shared the gospel with me many times. 70 00:09:02,918.18326978 --> 00:09:07,58.18326978 And it was something that I knew, but never truly believed. 71 00:09:07,518.18426978 --> 00:09:11,368.18426978 And so as a freshman, I made the decision to follow Jesus. 72 00:09:11,898.18326978 --> 00:09:23,178.18426978 And since then, it's just been joy, peace, comfort, and a purpose that is beyond anything that this world has to offer. 73 00:09:26,239.18426978 --> 00:09:38,969.18326978 Yeah, so there was a time in my life where I felt like I had to earn my way into relationship with God or muster up enough faith for him to want to, be in relationship with me. 74 00:09:39,379.18326978 --> 00:09:50,439.18326978 But then I had an encounter with Jesus and he showed me that he wasn't going to abandon me and that faith in of itself was something he was willing to give me. 75 00:09:50,809.18326978 --> 00:10:01,704.18326978 And so now My relationship with God isn't based on earning or striving, through head games, but it's simply based on His love and His grace. 76 00:10:07,44.13465813 --> 00:10:17,920.7013248 Our friends in Gainesville, with a church called Salt Church have been doing 3 2 1 10 week groups across the country commit to 3 2 1 for 10 weeks in a row. 77 00:10:17,920.7023248 --> 00:10:24,80.7013248 That's three hours with Jesus, two hours being intentional among the lost, and then one hour in prayer. 78 00:10:24,390.7013248 --> 00:10:27,700.7013248 And as their group has done this in Gainesville, Florida. 79 00:10:27,870.7013248 --> 00:10:28,570.7013248 Go Gators. 80 00:10:28,830.7013248 --> 00:10:34,690.7013248 They have seen nine people over the last ten weeks say yes to Jesus, including two Japanese. 81 00:10:34,700.7013248 --> 00:10:40,600.7003248 It is amazing when we just follow the simple ways of Jesus what we can see him do. 82 00:10:43,727.61041571 --> 00:10:45,677.61041571 I don't even know what to say. 83 00:10:46,67.61041571 --> 00:10:54,77.61041571 Right now I'm so thankful for all those stories of how Jesus has radically changed people. 84 00:10:54,287.61041571 --> 00:10:58,457.61041571 How he's transformed lives, how he's brought the kingdom of heaven. 85 00:10:59,357.61041571 --> 00:11:00,647.61041571 Here and now. 86 00:11:03,327.61041571 --> 00:11:08,817.61041571 It makes me want to go tell somebody about what Jesus has done in my life. 87 00:11:10,107.61041571 --> 00:11:17,727.61041571 Again, I would love to do another episode where more people get to share their 15 second testimony. 88 00:11:18,597.61041571 --> 00:11:19,467.61041571 So please. 89 00:11:20,367.61041571 --> 00:11:22,257.61041571 Record it, send it in. 90 00:11:22,257.61041571 --> 00:11:23,997.61041571 Hopefully, this will encourage you. 91 00:11:24,187.61041571 --> 00:11:26,287.61041571 There's all sorts of stories out there. 92 00:11:26,707.61041571 --> 00:11:28,477.61041571 And people want to hear yours. 93 00:11:32,377.61041571 --> 00:11:33,187.61041571 And don't forget. 94 00:11:33,577.61041571 --> 00:11:39,607.61041571 This is ultimately an encouraged to go share this with your friends and your family. 95 00:11:39,937.61041571 --> 00:11:46,387.61041571 Go tell them your short testimony of how Jesus has changed your life. 96 00:11:48,954.27708237 --> 00:11:51,774.27708237 Thanks for joining me on seen and heard. 97 00:11:52,194.27708237 --> 00:11:54,384.27708237 Remember, this is the podcast. 98 00:11:54,774.27708237 --> 00:12:00,454.27708237 Or we just can't help, but tell others of what we have seen and heard God do in our lives. 99 00:12:00,784.27708237 --> 00:12:02,974.27708237 And in the lives of others. 100 00:12:06,64.27708237 --> 00:12:07,24.27708237 See you next time.
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