From Fatherless Shadows to Hopeful Identity | John Patrick Rist

In this unfiltered sit-down, John Patrick Rist unpacks his life's raw edges: childhood shadows of fear, family fractures, spiritual quests through drugs and Eastern paths, and a seismic surrender to Jesus at 19. We wander through terror, identity wounds, and the pursuit of unshakeable truth, touching on unwanted same-sex attraction, demonic dread, and the quiet war between light and lies. No polished answers here, just the truth of what one human sees when he opens his eyes.Evangelism Explosion International (eeinternational.org)Yogananda's Self-Realization Fellowship (yogananda.org)Phil Keaggy & Keith Green… music that sticks in my soulOriginal music by Buddy Anderson!Check out his portfolio website: aaronbuddyanderson.comA special thank you to our buddy Spencer Thomas with Kreator Kulture for our first ever intro reel! Check him out at https://kreatorkulture.com/ and follow him on socials @KreatorkultureWhat did you think of the episode? I’d love to hear... your feedback fuels our conversations!Follow on Socials: @thisisemotionart for updates & community chats.Email Me: [email protected] – Share stories or guest ideas! Partner with Us: Sponsor an episode to support our mission of creating connections through emotional/artistic exploration. Reach a lot of curious minds... details, rates, and sponsorship options: www.averycookgroup.com Subscribe, rate, and review this is emotionart on YouTube/Spotify/Apple to help us spread the word!