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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...
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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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25 MAR 2026 · Some testimonies remind us just how patient and persistent God’s love really is, especially when someone has spent years believing they’re too far gone. Donnie Davidson’s journey from rejection and addiction to hope, healing, and purpose, shows how God can use ordinary people and unexpected moments to break through even the darkest seasons. His story is a powerful reminder that faith and community can rebuild what shame and despair once tried to destroy.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3MxqESl
18 MAR 2026 · Faith can take all kinds of paths—some straightforward, others full of questions, doubts, and rediscovery. Bally’s journey shows how God meets us right in the middle of the mess, gently guiding us through unlearning and toward deeper truth. His story reminds us that welcoming the Holy Spirit can open unexpected doors and lead us into a freer, more authentic faith.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4bbXVf5
11 MAR 2026 · Some of us come to faith through quiet moments, and others through a long, winding road that forces us to confront our limits and our need for something greater. Bill Bear’s journey is one of those powerful reminders that God can break into a life shaped by pressure, striving, and self‑reliance, offering a completely different way forward. His story shows how Jesus meets us right where we are, often after we’ve tried everything else, and gently leads us into healing, purpose, and community.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4lep7O0
4 MAR 2026 · Some stories remind us just how far God’s grace can reach, even when life feels impossibly dark. Derek Yuri’s journey from homelessness and addiction to hope, healing, and a brand‑new life, shows how God can meet us in the places we least expect and lead us toward restoration one small step at a time. His transformation is a powerful reminder that no one is ever too far gone for God to rewrite the story.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3ZW8xbH
18 APR 2025 · Raised in a religious family, Jordan strayed far from his Christian roots during his time in the military, immersing himself in a lifestyle of drugs, tattoos, and occult practices. Despite his rebellion, God's protection and love remained over him, ultimately leading him back to faith through a series of miraculous events and the unwavering support of his father.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3GbY7OI
11 APR 2025 · Aybars Uckun shares his transformative journey from a life of addiction and isolation to finding faith and purpose through Jesus. Born to an Afghan refugee father, Aybars grew up in New Jersey, feeling alienated as the only Muslim family in a predominantly Catholic community. Disenchanted with Islam and struggling with substance abuse, he sought solace in various religions and philosophies, eventually finding his way to Jesus.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/422sLCr
4 APR 2025 · Once distanced from her faith due to a negative church experience, Tricia Streeter found her way back to Jesus because of one simple act of kindness from a determined and faith-filled neighbor.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3Rt5mE5
28 MAR 2025 · Eric Mock shares his transformative journey from a nominal Christian upbringing to a profound personal relationship with Jesus Christ. While he pursued a career in aerospace engineering, Eric's life took a dramatic turn after a candid conversation with an atheist friend. This encounter led him to question his faith and ultimately embrace a genuine commitment to Christ.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/422D5Jy
15 JAN 2025 · Tony Mattar, Pastor of Venture Church in Seattle, shares his journey from insecurity, ADHD, and addiction, to becoming a devoted follower of Christ. Raised by Middle Eastern immigrant parents, he found purpose after a pivotal prayer led him to an evangelical church.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4aktCB9
25 DEC 2024 · After a relapse during the pandemic, Reno Campbell returned to https://ugm.org/, helping him regain purpose and faith. Now supervising two shelters, Reno shares the importance of trusting God's timing.
Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4gHapeP
Brought Back to Life is powered by Seattle's Union Gospel Mission. For more information, go to ugm.org
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...
show more
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.
show less
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| Author | Purposely |
| Organization | CRISTA Media |
| Categories | Christianity , Religion & Spirituality , Personal Journals |
| Website | purposely.com |
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