The Pastor Who Almost Didn’t Make It: Mike Lerma’s Story of Grace, Grit, and Redemption

from Fathers Voice · host Raul Avila and Nate Conant

Description:In this powerful episode of Father’s Voice, Pastor Mike Lerma opens his heart and shares his raw, redemptive journey—from addiction and brokenness to calling and healing. Raised by parents who modeled hard work and community service, Mike’s path took a dark turn as he battled selfishness, addiction, and deep internal fear. He recounts how the unwavering love and prayers of his wife Marta, and the quiet patience of his children, became anchors during his storm. Through confession and God’s grace, Pastor Mike experienced true liberation—not just from drugs, but from shame and self-destruction. He also reveals how faith helped him overcome insulin dependency and how every breath is now lived with deep gratitude. This episode is a testament that no one is too far gone for God to restore—and that love, when rooted in Christ, never gives [email protected]: Fathersvoice123Email us: [email protected]: https://link.desertheat.co/widget/form/LwPSZToO7rAELE9UyVlGEmail us: [email protected]: @fathersvoice.podcastInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/fathersvoicepodcast/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FathersVoicePodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0iTFJpq4VLevsdLrllMVtJ?si=782a896d9ee148c7Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fathers-voice/id1725220467#Fatherhood #BeingAGoodFather #FatherFigure #ImportanceOfFathers #GirlDad #BoyDad #RaisingKids #ParentingTips #FatherDaughterBond #FatherSonBond #RoleModel #FatherhoodJourney #DadsMatter #FatherhoodAdvice #PositiveParenting #SupportingKids #RaisingStrongKids #FamilyValues #BuildingCharacter #FatherhoodLessons #BeingPresent #ParentingGoals #EncouragingFathers #FatherhoodMotivation #GoodRoleModel #RaisingSons #RaisingDaughters #FamilySupport #FatherhoodStories #FamilyFirst

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