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What happens when a pastor of 20 years realizes he was never truly saved? Hal Selby's powerful testimony reveals the transformative journey from secret sin to authentic freedom that began with a startling revelation while preparing a sermon on Cain and Abel.

For decades, Hal lived a double life - preaching from the pulpit while secretly struggling with same-sex attraction. Satan had convinced him that if anyone discovered his secret, he would lose everything - his wife, family, ministry, and calling. The weight of this deception created a cycle of acting out, self-hatred, and desperate pleas for forgiveness that never brought lasting peace.

The turning point came when God showed Hal that despite his seminary degrees and successful ministry, he had never truly been born again. After his genuine conversion experience, Hal faced the terrifying prospect of telling his wife about his hidden struggles. Her response was nothing short of miraculous: "I forgive you and I'm not leaving." Though their journey wasn't easy, requiring counseling and tremendous emotional work, their marriage not only survived but eventually thrived.

Today, Hal and Lisa lead Refuge461, a ministry offering help and hope to those impacted by homosexuality. Their work embodies the beautiful paradox of Christian redemption - that our greatest struggles can become our most powerful ministry opportunities when surrendered to God. As Hal explains, "I'm not trying to get free from homosexuality. When I got saved, Jesus freed me from the bondage of sin. I'm learning now to live in the freedom that is already mine in Christ."

Whether you're battling secret sin, questioning the authenticity of your faith, or supporting someone who is, this episode offers three transformative truths: grace is God's unearned favor, forgiveness in Christ is total and complete, and true freedom means no longer being defined by your past. Ready to experience this freedom? It begins with bringing everything into the light.

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What happens when a cocaine smuggler finds Jesus through a mysterious picture that neither he nor his wife remember owning? Pastor Mike McLeod's journey from addiction to redemption showcases the transformative power of grace in even the darkest circumstances.

Mike's story begins with teenage experimentation that spiraled into a dangerous double life. By his twenties, he was transporting hundreds of pounds of cocaine across state lines while maintaining a respectable job at Chevron and hiding his addiction from his family. "I love the high better than I love my wife. I love the high better than I love my daughter," Mike confesses about his former mindset, a painful truth that eventually cost him his marriage.

The turning point came after a night of heavy substance abuse when Mike woke up stuck to his carpet from his own vomit, bloodied fists from punching walls, and a loaded shotgun nearby—evidence of contemplated suicide. While cleaning his house, he discovered an unrecognized framed picture of Jesus with sheep by a river. This unexpected find broke him completely, leading to a sincere cry for help that marked the beginning of his salvation journey. Within three months, his ex-wife also found faith, and remarkably, they remarried with Christ at the center of their relationship.

Today, Mike pastors Magnolia Springs Assembly of God in Hurley, Mississippi, and works closely with Mercy House rehabilitation program. His past has become his greatest ministry asset, allowing him to connect authentically with those battling similar demons. "God is not against you; God is for you," he assures those still struggling, emphasizing that transformation begins with submission to God and resistance to destructive patterns. If you're feeling beyond redemption, Mike's testimony stands as powerful evidence that no one is too far gone for divine intervention. Your darkest chapters might just be preparation for your greatest purpose.

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Charlie's voice trembles slightly as she recounts the unimaginable horrors of her past. Born in the South and raised in poverty, her childhood was marked by sexual abuse from her grandfather while her mother turned a blind eye. School offered no escape—bullied mercilessly for her appearance, she dropped out in seventh grade, seeking acceptance wherever she could find it.

The streets provided temporary community but ultimately led her into the hands of human traffickers when what seemed like an innocent car ride became a nightmare. Trapped for years under threats to her family's safety, Charlie witnessed murder and endured repeated assaults. Yet in this darkness, an unexpected light emerged—her pregnancy and the birth of her daughter gave Charlie a reason to fight for freedom.

"I looked at her every day and thought, 'I don't see that person,'" Charlie explains, referring to her attacker. That precious relationship became her anchor through the storm. Years later, a DNA test revealed that her daughter's biological father wasn't her trafficker but a kind truck driver Charlie had briefly dated—a revelation that felt like divine confirmation that beauty can indeed rise from ashes.

After multiple suicide attempts and a desperate plan to exact revenge on her captors, Charlie found herself following strangers' directions to a women's shelter. "The most beautiful lady walked in the door... Miss Susie. She looked like an angel," Charlie recalls of the woman who helped her start a new life. Four years clean from drugs and with her own place for the first time, Charlie now views even her health challenges as blessings that keep her safely grounded.

Her message resonates with breathtaking simplicity: "Nothing's too big, nothing's too hard. Just trust in Jesus." Throughout unimaginable trauma, Charlie's faith remained her lifeline, proving that even in our darkest moments, hope persists. Her story isn't just one of survival—it's a powerful testament to resilience, redemption, and the unwavering strength of faith when everything else has been stripped away.

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Have you ever found yourself playing a grown-up version of hide and seek with God? In this raw and powerful episode, barber and TikTok influencer Dallas Noel opens her heart about the journey from spiritual hiding to authentic faith.

Dallas takes us through her childhood marked by maternal abandonment and paternal abuse, sharing how these experiences distorted her view of God as someone to fear rather than trust. Her rebellious teenage years eventually led her father to drop her at her biological mother's doorstep in Spokane, Washington – a place where both her greatest struggles and most profound transformation would unfold.

What sets this conversation apart is Dallas's refreshing honesty about mental health struggles within faith communities. "Mental health is a big deal," she emphasizes, "and it is a hidden thing. People don't want to talk about it." Her breakthrough came not through simple prayers but through a desperate cry to God after waking up unable to recognize herself in the mirror. The divine response she received – "Your drinking isn't the problem; your problems are the problems" – sparked a sobriety journey approaching three years.

Now running Surrendered Studios on the Mississippi Gulf Coast, where God specifically directed her, Dallas uses her barbering skills and a social media platform with over 130,000 followers to minister to hurting people. Her ministry philosophy is beautifully simple: "We are not just giving free haircuts and then saying good luck with your life. We are called to walk beside people who are still hurting, because I've been there."

Whether you're battling addiction, questioning your faith, or simply feeling like you need to hide parts of yourself from God, Dallas's story reminds us that true transformation begins with radical honesty. As host Ron Myers reminds us, "He knows what you're going through. He's got his arms open. Just walk into his arms."

Ready to quit playing hide and seek with God? Listen now and discover how coming out of hiding might be your first step toward authentic healing.

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Andre Blythe shares how discovering God's plan requires both practical preparation and persistent pursuit, drawing from his book "Some Assembly Required" and his personal journey from business executive to ministry leader.

• Finding purpose is the fundamental human quest behind our pursuits of degrees, promotions, and wealth
• Living authentically as one integrated person rather than wearing different masks at work, church, and home
• When facing adversity, focus on serving others rather than dwelling in self-pity
• Brokenness becomes the birthplace of breakthrough when we maintain relationship with God through difficulties
• Quieting the noise of the world is essential to hearing God's divine guidance
• Morning "coffee with Jesus" helps establish the daily connection needed for spiritual direction
• God uses our past experiences, even painful ones, as training for our future purpose
• Current limitations aren't permanent - live in anticipation of God's deliverance

You can find Andre Blythe's book "Some Assembly Required: Discovering God's Plan for your Life" on Amazon, Walmart, Books-A-Million, and as an e-book.

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Shay Walters shares her transformation from a nine-time felon and drug addict to a recovery advocate, behavioral health center owner, and passionate follower of Christ. Her journey demonstrates how hitting rock bottom became the foundation for a purposeful life dedicated to helping others find freedom.

• From party girl to full-blown addict by age 19 despite having a supportive family
• Accumulated nine felony drug charges before being sent to prison
• Found God through an AA sponsor who visited the jail regularly
• Drew strength from Scripture and prayer during her darkest moments
• Now celebrates six years of sobriety and runs a behavioral health center
• Became the first felon ever hired at her local courthouse
• Uses her testimony to help others struggling with addiction
• Believes surrendering to God is the key to breaking addiction's chains
• Works with her husband to reach over a million followers on social media platforms
• Finds purpose in turning her painful past into a ministry that gives others hope

If you're struggling with addiction or know someone who is, remember there is hope. Surrender is the first step - as Shea says, "Stay in your Word, hit your knees, pray, do the next right thing."

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Bobby Hayden Jr. shares his remarkable journey from child prodigy and rock star to homeless heroin addict and finally to a redeemed minister with a powerful testimony of God's transformative love.

• Child musical prodigy who performed on the Ed Sullivan Show and Grand Ole Opry by age 10
• Ran away at 16 to pursue rock and roll, eventually playing with bands like Poison and Motley Crue
• Social drug use led to severe heroin addiction that cost him his career and left him homeless on Skid Row for 8 years
• Prayed for hope from a dumpster and received it the next day from a man named "Esperanza" (Spanish for "hope")
• Now runs Cardboard Box Ministries, completely free from addiction since 2008
• Believes transformation comes through discovering who Jesus really is and letting Him "love the hell out of you"

Five truths for a supercharged day: total forgiveness in Christ, being a new creation, freedom from the law, union with Christ, and empowerment by the Holy Spirit.

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Michelle shares her powerful story of breaking free from guilt and shame through a symbolic act of locking the door to her past and opening the door to her future, guided by a friend's prophetic prayer and the gift of a meaningful key.

• Carrying guilt and shame from past mistakes can be suffocating even years later
• The enemy uses our past to keep us trapped in cycles of condemnation
• Complete forgiveness through Christ is available, but we must choose to accept it
• Walking in freedom requires physically, mentally, and spiritually turning away from the past
• Developing a daily relationship with Jesus is key to maintaining freedom
• Five action steps to rid yourself of guilt: recognize God's love, embrace your identity in Christ, renew your mind, depend on the Holy Spirit, and live from your new heart
• Finding your purpose is possible once you've been freed from past shame

If you are wondering who Jesus is, check it out - Jesus is freedom, the guilt reliever of life, freedom from your past. When you put Jesus in your life, things begin to make sense and you embark on a journey that only God can show you.

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