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EPISODE · May 8, 2026 · 38 MIN

I Died for 3 Minutes in a Car Crash… Then God Spoke to Me

from TheWillpowerPodcast with Will Gordon · host Will Gordon

Matt Farnsworth had 11 years of sobriety… then everything fell apart.In this raw and powerful conversation, Matt shares how a toxic relationship, a relapse, and a horrific car accident that left him dead for 3 minutes completely changed his life. He opens up about white-knuckling sobriety, codependency, Hollywood darkness, and the moment he finally cried out to God on a bathroom floor.This is one of the most honest and emotional recovery stories we’ve ever had on The Willpower Podcast.Timestamps:00:00 - The Night Everything Changed03:45 - 11 Years Sober & The Relapse08:20 - The Car Crash That Killed Him for 3 Minutes15:10 - Crying Out to God on the Bathroom Floor22:40 - The Hollywood Darkness No One Talks About31:15 - Rock Bottom as a Launch Pad38:50 - How God Removed His Anxiety Overnight44:10 - Life After Recovery & Finding Real PeaceIf you’re struggling with addiction, relapse, or feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom — this episode is for you.If you’re struggling right now, please know that help is always there.You don’t have to do this alone.Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7, free, and confidential.Or reach out to SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).👉 Subscribe for more raw recovery stories every week.Follow Matt Farnsworth:Website: mattfarnsworth.netBook: The Comeback Blueprint (on Amazon)App: Armor Up (Gospel Warrior)#Sobriety #Recovery #RockBottom #Faith #AddictionThe Willpower Podcast is all about real stories, real struggles, and real hope.Have a story? Think sharing would help? [email protected]

Matt Farnsworth had 11 years of sobriety… then everything fell apart.In this raw and powerful conversation, Matt shares how a toxic relationship, a relapse, and a horrific car accident that left him dead for 3 minutes completely changed his life. He opens up about white-knuckling sobriety, codependency, Hollywood darkness, and the moment he finally cried out to God on a bathroom floor.This is one of the most honest and emotional recovery stories we’ve ever had on The Willpower Podcast.Timestamps:00:00 - The Night Everything Changed03:45 - 11 Years Sober & The Relapse08:20 - The Car Crash That Killed Him for 3 Minutes15:10 - Crying Out to God on the Bathroom Floor22:40 - The Hollywood Darkness No One Talks About31:15 - Rock Bottom as a Launch Pad38:50 - How God Removed His Anxiety Overnight44:10 - Life After Recovery & Finding Real PeaceIf you’re struggling with addiction, relapse, or feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom — this episode is for you.If you’re struggling right now, please know that help is always there.You don’t have to do this alone.Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — 24/7, free, and confidential.Or reach out to SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).👉 Subscribe for more raw recovery stories every week.Follow Matt Farnsworth:Website: mattfarnsworth.netBook: The Comeback Blueprint (on Amazon)App: Armor Up (Gospel Warrior)#Sobriety #Recovery #RockBottom #Faith #AddictionThe Willpower Podcast is all about real stories, real struggles, and real hope.Have a story? Think sharing would help? [email protected]

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