In this deeply personal episode of The Church of Living Dangerously, John Lee Bishop reflects on one of the most transformative lessons he learned behind bars — discovering what it really means to love God, others, and yourself “from the inside out.” Drawing from Mark 12 and a life-altering encounter with a fellow inmate named Miss Ricky, John unpacks how pain, loss, and failure can strip away illusion and reveal what truly matters: faith, family, and love that starts within.

With raw honesty and hard-earned wisdom, John invites listeners to stop living for the limelight and start living for the people who matter most. Whether you’re rebuilding after failure, struggling with family priorities, or simply searching for meaning, this episode will challenge and inspire you to reorder your life from the inside out.

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In this uplifting episode of the Church of Living Dangerously podcast, John Lee Bishop shares his journey of overcoming adversity and finding strength in faith. Through heartfelt stories and powerful insights, John encourages listeners to embrace life's challenges as opportunities for growth and transformation.

Discover how to quit quitting, harness your inner resilience, and step boldly into your purpose. Tune in for a message of hope and empowerment that will inspire you to rise above and thrive.

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In this heartfelt episode of "Church of Living Dangerously," John Lee Bishop shares his profound journey from hitting rock bottom to finding redemption through unwavering faith. He opens up about the pivotal moments that tested his beliefs, including a near-death experience and a challenging time in prison.

Through candid reflections, John explores the true meaning of belief, emphasizing that it's not just intellectual assent but a call to action. His story is a testament to the power of faith in overcoming life's adversities and the importance of believing in something greater than oneself.

John invites listeners to consider the transformative power of faith and the hope it brings, even in the darkest times. He discusses the significance of taking risks, the courage to believe in dreams, and the resilience to rise after failure. With personal anecdotes and insights, John encourages us to turn the page each day, knowing that setbacks are not the end but a part of the journey.

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Welcome to the first episode of The Church of Living Dangerously. John Lee Bishop opens his story not with the cartel or prison years, but with where it all began: growing up in Vancouver, Washington, never once setting foot in church, and living life as a self-confessed rule breaker. He shares how a teenage love with Michelle, now his wife, grounded him, and how years later a simple sparring match turned into a near-death experience that exposed the truth about his faith.

In this raw beginning, Bishop introduces the idea of “divine interruptions” — moments that seem chaotic, painful, or even humiliating, but turn out to be the very places where God shows up. From blood-soaked nights in the ER to the haunting question, “Do you really know Jesus?”, this episode challenges listeners to move past empty words and into a real encounter with God. It is gritty, honest, and unapologetically direct — setting the stage for the dangerous road ahead.

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John Lee Bishop built one of the fastest-growing megachurches in America. Then his life took a turn no one saw coming — from the pulpit to running drugs for the cartel, from the spotlight to federal prison. And now, his unbelievable story of sin, survival, and grace is being made into a Hollywood movie starring Christian Bale.

In this raw and unfiltered trailer, Bishop shares the cartel deals, prison riots, and shattered dreams — but more than that, the relentless grace that met him in the darkest places. This isn’t safe. This is The Church of Living Dangerously.

Are you lost? Think you’ve been forgotten by God? Feel like you’re on the outs, burned out, or ready to quit? Or maybe you just want to hear a jaw-dropping true story you won’t believe. This is the place for you. Subscribe now to The Church of Living Dangerously and hear, straight from John Lee Bishop, the unfiltered account of a wild life that’s not over yet.

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