#329 Finding Freedom Through Faith: James' Journey from Addiction to Christ

Awaken with Oliver Podcast

In this episode, Oliver is joined by James to explore his journey through addiction, spiritual seeking, and finding purpose. James shares his brush with death due to substance abuse, his experiments with various spiritual practices and plant medicines, and his eventual return to Christianity.

They discuss:

• James' background growing up in a Christian family and early struggles with addiction
• The challenges of maintaining spiritual breakthroughs and avoiding relapse
• Finding authentic connection and expression through faith in Jesus Christ
• Experiences with 12-step programs and various spiritual practices
• James' pivotal moment of surrender and encountering Christ at a church event
• James' spiritual experiences of healing, deliverance, and connection with God
• How James’ view of Christianity evolved from scepticism to deep conviction

Key highlights:
[00:04:45] James' adoption and his parents' radical transformation through faith

[00:05:40] What pushed James into addiction as an adolescent

[00:09:43] First encounters with New Age spirituality and alternative communities

[00:15:00] Continued struggles with addiction and relapses despite spiritual practices

[00:22:53] How James became a father and built his business

[00:24:00] James' background in acting and spiritual seeking

[00:25:51] Traumatic experiences that led to relapse and desperation

[00:26:50] Spiritual practice centered around a higher power

[00:36:37] James' intense deliverance experience and recognition of demonic influences

[00:41:21] How James learned to stay free through God's word and the Holy Spirit

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פרקים

1. Introduction (00:00:00)

2. James' adoption and his parents' radical transformation through faith (00:04:45)

3. What pushed James into addiction as an adolescent (00:05:40)

4. First encounters with New Age spirituality and alternative communities (00:09:43)

5. Continued struggles with addiction and relapses despite spiritual practices (00:15:00)

6. James' background in acting and spiritual seeking (00:24:00)

7. James' intense deliverance experience and recognition of demonic influences (00:36:37)

8. How James learned to stay free through God's word and the Holy Spirit (00:41:21)