30. Called By God: The Powerful Story of Jesus Using Broken People

Senior Pastor of First Free Church, Shane Holden, shares his POWERFUL story of encountering Jesus and his journey in full-time ministry! Shane opens up about his childhood and the life of dysfunction that he grew up in. He talks about the dark road of life he was on until the pivotal moment of hearing God's voice set him on a path of redemption. What to expect:✅ His powerful testimony of encountering Jesus✅ How God called him to be a pastor✅ The story of planting a church in Madison✅ Extreme burnout that led him to leave ministry for a time✅Beautiful stories over his time in ministry The episode dives into the core of God's calling & Christian identity, emphasizing the importance of genuine motives rooted in obedience and love for Jesus. If Jesus isn't at the center what good is it? Shane candidly reflects on the pitfalls of using one's platform for finding your own identity or building up your own "kingdom". The episode concludes with exploring the beauty and power of Jesus and His unwavering love for all people. We talk about how Jesus truly feels about his people and how He calls us to come to him as we are, but won't leave us that way. 🔥 Don't miss this inspiring episode as Shane Holden shares how he met Jesus and his life was forever radically changed! 🔥