30 Years on Crack Cocaine & Deaf for 10 Years. Then This Happened. | Martin Holmes

[email protected] Ministry:https://youtube.com/@ten19ministry?si=OfRIoXgCJAWgO3_aBuild For Good: https://aaronosullivan.co/Build For Good YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@buildforgoodpodcastMartin Holmes says crack cocaine ruled his life for three decades. At its worst, his addiction cost about £1,000 a day.He tells Aaron how drugs, crime, violence and relapse hurt his health, family and marriage. Martin and his wife Cara fell back into crack use after 15 years in recovery.In their first month, they spent £30,000. They reached the point of discussing funeral music.Martin shares the night he says Jesus appeared at the door of their flat. He then tells Aaron what he says happened at Set the Captives Free Ministry in Essex. He went there for prayer and deliverance.Martin had worn hearing aids for 10 years and had four operations on his ears.Martin says Kevin prayed for him. Martin then threw the hearing aids away. Within 24 hours, he says he could hear.Martin and Cara now serve through 1019 Ministry and a house church in North Wales. Martin also talks about the healing of their marriage. He shares what they believe changed after deliverance from Asmodeus and spirit spouses.In this episode:• How crack addiction grew to around £1,000 a day• The cost to Martin's health, family and marriage• Why 15 years in recovery did not end the struggle• The relapse that cost £30,000 in 30 days• The night Martin says Jesus appeared in his flat• What Martin says he experienced during deliverance• The prayer for his ears and the healing he says followed• Why Martin and Cara started 1019 Ministry• What they believe changed after deliverance from Asmodeus• Martin's prayer for anyone facing addiction, fear or despairCHAPTERS0:00 Trailer1:22 Martin's story begins8:51 Three decades of addiction22:58 Recovery and meeting Cara34:10 Relapse and the lowest point42:30 Psychosis, shadows and violence49:52 Jesus appears56:27 Finding deliverance1:02:11 Prayer for Martin's ears1:04:40 From healing to ministry1:09:25 Starting 1019 Ministry1:19:35 Marriage, Asmodeus and restoration1:27:46 Prayer for viewersDisclaimer: The views and experiences shared by Martin are his own. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Aaron O'Sullivan, Build For Good or its team.This episode gives general information only. It is not medical or mental health advice. It cannot replace care from a qualified professional.If you enjoyed listening, please share, like and subscribe. It helps us help more children.