Chapter 12 - The Encounter

Podcast Episode Summary: Chapter 12 – The EncounterIn this episode, we dive into Chapter 12: The Encounter, a powerful and deeply personal account of a divine moment that changed everything. I reflect on the words of Isaiah 61:1—how Jesus came to bring good news to the brokenhearted, freedom to the captives, and release to the prisoners. At that moment in my life, I was all of these things: burdened by grief, trapped in cycles of self-destruction, and longing for a freedom I couldn’t find.We also explore Saul’s transformation on the road to Damascus, a story that paralleled my own unexpected encounter with Jesus. Like Saul, I thought I had the truth. But everything changed the night I heard a voice call my name—a voice that shattered my fears and filled my room with an undeniable presence. In an instant, I knew: God saved me.From that moment, my understanding of Jesus shifted. The Bible, once familiar but distant, came alive in a way I had never experienced. Love surrounded me, and I felt an insatiable hunger for more of God’s presence. But with this newfound revelation came an unsettling question—what if my long-held beliefs were wrong?Join me as I unpack this life-altering encounter, the overwhelming love of God, and the difficult but necessary journey of wrestling with truth. This is a story of transformation, surrender, and the relentless pursuit of a Savior who meets us in our darkest moments.Don’t miss this episode—it’s one of the most defining moments of my faith journey!Physical copy of the book, get here! https://a.co/d/4jvVkNf