Luke Aleshire and Lucas Gleim dive deep into Lucas’s personal testimony—his struggles with addiction, shame, and isolation, and how God used community, grace, and truth to bring healing and transformation.
Lucas opens up about growing up as a pastor’s grandkid, the pressures of being watched, and the turning point that led him to take ownership of his faith. Through vulnerability and honesty, he shares how small groups, godly friendships, and the love of Christ helped him break free from despair and walk in hope.
This episode is a raw, real, and redemptive conversation that reminds us: no one is too far gone for God to use.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro & catching up01:30 - Lucas’s school & career update02:45 - Becoming a firefighter04:00 - Growing up as a PGK06:00 - Pressure & expectations in church life08:00 - Struggles with identity & faith10:00 - Taking ownership of faith13:00 - Addiction, despair & turning point17:00 - Starting a small group19:00 - Mutual spiritual growth21:00 - The power of community23:00 - Biblical examples of fellowship26:00 - Accountability & spiritual support30:00 - Transparency & healing33:00 - Shame vs. disappointment35:00 - Jesus’s response to brokenness38:00 - God uses broken people41:00 - Living in hope, not fear44:00 - Progress & spiritual growth48:00 - Generational blessing & legacy51:00 - Taking a stand for Christ53:00 - Final encouragement & how to connect
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