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A Pastor Who Overcame Alcohol Addiction Shares Her Powerful Testimony

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In this powerful episode, Pastor Irene Rollins courageously reveals her long-hidden battle with alcohol addiction while serving as a church leader. Despite maintaining a facade of perfection, she struggled in silence—hiding her addiction even from her own family. It took a stern ultimatum from her husband and a painful realization of the impact on her children for her to seek help. After 38 challenging days in rehab, Irene embraced sobriety and transformed her shame into purpose. Now, as she shares her journey and her new book, “Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom From What Holds You Back,” she inspires others to break free from their own chains and step into the healing power of faith, family, and love.

 

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  • 01:27 Ultimatum, Rehab, & Turning Point
  • 09:00 Recovery Impact & Public Sharing

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Beloved teacher and minister Irene Rollins joins our episode titled “The Healing Power of Family & Love.” She talks about hiding her alcohol addiction while co-leading a megachurch, and what ultimately led her to break the cycle. Plus, she tells us about her new book, “Reframe Your Shame: Experience Freedom From What Holds You Back.”

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My Jesus Testimony (I met the DEVIL in a psych ward)

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I used to be trapped in a cycle of drug use and destructive habits from a very young age. My life was marked by chaos—car accidents, overwhelming addiction, and encounters that felt both terrifying and transformative. One fateful moment, after a near-fatal crash and a bewildering experience in a psych ward where I sensed a dark, deceptive presence, I found a peace and clarity I had never known. In the midst of my darkest hours, Jesus reached out to me with His saving grace. His love and guidance pulled me out of the void of addiction and confusion, leading me to a new life of sobriety and hope in Christ. Every day since, I strive to honor His intervention, sharing my story to give hope to anyone battling similar struggles.

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  • 01:04 Quitting Addiction
  • 03:15 Car Accident
  • 04:02 Divine Sign
  • 07:07 Jesus Revelation
  • 11:00 Spiritual Awakening
  • 15:35 Hospital Revelation
  • 18:17 Psych Ward Encounter
  • 24:15 Bible Rejection
  • 31:00 Sober Commitment

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“But if from there you seek the Lord your God, you will find him if you seek him with all your heart and with all your soul” (Deuteronomy 4:29).

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I know this is very hard to believe but I promise that this is exactly what I experienced and not a fabrication. If anything, this is a dull version of everything that has happened to me.

Jesus is AMAZING. I just want to tell people about this because I truly feel the need to get my story out there. I am searching for more clarity on what happened.

My hope in releasing this video is to impact people who have gone through or are currently going through a similar situation (with drugs, a spiritual battle, or anything).

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Stories – CCF Main – Peter Jr. & Jennifer Tanchi

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In this candid conversation, I share my struggles with video game addiction, communication, and past pornography while learning to listen and put God first. My transformation came through heartfelt advice from my wife and parents, teaching me the importance of forgiveness, love, and prioritizing family. Through these magic moments, I discovered that true healing begins within the heart.

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  • 04:10 Conflict and Regret
  • 09:00 Reflection on Change
  • 11:30 Daughter’s Inquiry

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The closer the relationship,the greater the influence.
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How God SAVED Me From My P*rn Addiction (MY TESTIMONY)

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In this powerful personal testimony, the speaker shares his journey of overcoming a long-standing pornography addiction. He explains that addiction develops gradually and describes how he reached a point of deep guilt and isolation. After surrendering his life to God, he experienced immediate deliverance and transformation through repentance. His story is a call to break free from destructive habits by replacing them with God’s purpose and embracing His redeeming love.

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This is my testimony of how God saved me from my p*rn addiction.

Whatever your addiction is… it wasn’t overnight. It was gradual. I didn’t just wake up one day addicted to porn. You didn’t just wake up one day addicted to weed. And there’s a quote that goes along with this concept and it’s “The chains of habit are too small to be felt until they are too strong to be broken.” There was a start to your addiction that didn’t happen overnight. And there’s a start to your walk in salvation with God but the difference is once you repent, God starts working on you RIGHT at that second.

You are not your past. You are how you respond to your past. You can change RIGHT now, and it doesn’t just start with you, it starts with God.

This is my testimony. And I hope this message can connect to those who need it the most. All credits to God. Thank you for watching. God bless

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God Changed His Life Drunk at a Bar🙏 (Amazing Testimony)

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I had it all—a great family, a good job, and a comfortable home—but despite that, I felt an emptiness because God was nowhere in my life. As everything around me crumbled—my marriage fell apart, I lost my job, and I even had to move back in with my parents at 43—I turned to drinking and drugs to numb the pain. One fateful night, while drowning my sorrows at a bar on Kelly Creek in South Tel Aviv, I reached my breaking point. I fell to my knees, praying with all my heart for guidance. In that moment, I sensed the presence of the Holy Spirit; the overwhelming conviction and love of God changed me completely. Today, I lead a ministry helping those struggling with similar battles, and I testify that God found me when I had lost everything.

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  • 01:50 Rock Bottom at Kelly Creek
  • 03:07 Prayer and Transformation

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#85 Controlled by Alcohol. Redeemed by Christ. – Wendy Zaeringer

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I grew up in a broken home where faith was nearly unknown. My early life was marked by loneliness and rebellion, and by my mid-teens I’d fallen into a dangerous cycle of drugs and alcohol—even experiencing a terrifying acid trip and arrest. Later, working at a family daycare hinted at the stability I longed for. In college, heartbreak and the pain of feeling unloved drove me to question everything—even rejecting church when my questions went unanswered. Over time, I began reading the Bible and experienced a powerful encounter when Galatians 2:20 spoke directly to me. That visitation transformed my life, and I eventually placed my faith in Jesus Christ. Today, my life has been restored; I’ve overcome addiction and rebuilt healthy relationships, and I now cherish a renewed purpose in parenting and faith.

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  • 03:01 Wendy’s Introduction
  • 04:01 Childhood & Broken Home
  • 04:37 Family Divorce & Move
  • 07:09 Seeking Belonging
  • 15:07 Acid Trip Arrest
  • 17:08 Daycare & Dual Life
  • 19:01 College & Abortion
  • 27:07 Bible Reading & Questions
  • 37:28 Galatians 2:20 Encounter
  • 40:41 Filled with Holy Spirit
  • 44:07 Testimony Sharing
  • 47:08 Marriage & Family Restoration
  • 50:01 Healing Childhood Wounds
  • 52:02 Enjoying Parenting
  • 55:00 Final Redemption Reflection

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Wendy grew up in a broken home and was always searching for the truth. But as she grew older she fell into rebellion and numbed her pain with drugs and alcohol. In desperation, she decided to get sober and began reading the Bible. What she discovered would change her life.

Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/wendy-zaeringer

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#80 My Double Life: Gambling Addict & Thief – Jeff Parker

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I grew up in a typical middle-class family without much church involvement. After my parents nearly divorced when I was around thirteen, I discovered the gospel through a youth group and committed my life to Christ. However, I slipped into a pattern of hiding sins—especially sexual sin and, later on, gambling. When I got married, I only partially confessed my past relationships to my wife, Stacy, thinking that was enough. I also pretended to have a strong Christian walk in small groups but secretly struggled with pornography and, eventually, online poker.
A trip to Las Vegas for my 30th birthday pushed me over the line, and I used my Christian media company’s credit card to fund my gambling. I managed to “pay it back” quietly, and in my pride and shame, I believed I could handle it on my own. Over the next few years, I siphoned larger amounts of money to support my habit, juggling credit card charges, day trading, and even paying personal bills with company funds. My double life was increasingly exhausting and filled with fear. Deep down, I knew I had to confess, but I kept hardening my heart—fearing man’s judgment more than God’s truth.

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  • 01:20 Parents Nearly Divorce
  • 04:10 Embracing the Gospel
  • 07:25 Hidden Sexual Sin
  • 09:52 Entering Marriage With Secrets
  • 13:15 Joining Igniter Media
  • 15:45 First Gambling Confession
  • 18:10 Returning to Poker in Secret
  • 23:40 Credit Card Theft in Vegas
  • 29:15 Deeper Lies and Embezzlement
  • 38:05 Convicted Yet Refusing Confession

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Jeff was the successful Vice President of a Christian media company. Their products were used in churches around the world every Sunday and the company was thriving. Yet Jeff was carrying a secret. A secret that no one in his church, small group, or work could know about, but that ultimately could destroy him. Would Jeff continue on his secret path of destruction, or would he confess and repent of his sin, before it was too late?

Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/jeff-parker-pt-1

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#76 Addicted to Porn. Freed by Christ. – Cortney Bruketta

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Cortney wrestled with shame and a hidden addiction to pornography, trying to live a double life as both a Christian leader and someone bound by sin. She rationalized her behavior for years and feared anyone discovering her secret. Eventually, she reached a breaking point while teaching a lesson on purity to middle-school students. She confessed her secret to her church leaders, found compassion instead of condemnation, and began walking in true repentance. With ongoing accountability and the power of Christ, she overcame her addiction. Free from shame, Cortney now openly shares her journey and points others to the same redemptive power of Jesus.

Time Chapters
  • 01:15 Courtney’s Childhood Faith
  • 05:50 College Texting Temptations
  • 09:30 Double Life Emerges
  • 13:40 Shame And Fear Surface
  • 17:20 Conflict With Friends
  • 22:10 Breaking Up Leads To Clarity
  • 26:30 Confession At The Youth Retreat
  • 29:55 Receiving Compassion Instead Of Judgment
  • 31:45 A Path Of Repentance
  • 34:35 Finding Lasting Freedom
  • 38:05 Meeting Zach In Ministry
  • 41:15 A New Marriage Story
  • 44:00 Open Sharing And Helping Others
  • 46:40 Final Reflections On God’s Grace

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Cortney Bruketta felt trapped in a web of addiction and secrecy. She wrestled daily with pornography and the guilt of living a double life. And no matter where she turned, she couldn’t find a way out. Could anyone, set her free?

Show notes @ https://compelledpodcast.com/episodes/cortney-bruketta

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#72 “If You’re Real God, Prove It!” – Hayden Jernigan

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I spent my earliest years in a chaotic home life. My stepfather was abusive, my mom struggled to provide stability, and I grew up feeling cast aside. As a teenager, bitterness and loneliness drove me to a life of rebellion—drinking, drugs, and drifting between relatives. I ended up in and out of jail, plunging ever deeper into hopelessness. Yet one night, in the depths of despair, God met me in a powerful way. I realized how empty my pursuits were and cried out to Jesus for rescue. For the first time, genuine peace flooded my heart. Though I still had to navigate grief and the scars left by addiction, Christ began transforming me from the inside out, forgiving my failures, healing my wounded soul, and giving me a renewed purpose. Now, I can truly say I’ve found hope and freedom in Him.

Time Chapters
  • 02:12 Stepdad’s Abuse
  • 06:40 Custody Battle
  • 09:14 Teen Chaos
  • 12:55 Living with Grandpa
  • 16:22 Rebelling Hard
  • 19:41 Girlfriend’s Pregnancy
  • 22:50 Mother Passes Away
  • 26:14 Assault and Jail
  • 30:59 Religious Confusion
  • 34:28 Vision of the Golden Calf
  • 36:14 Surrendering to Christ
  • 38:44 Sister Overdoses
  • 42:10 Ongoing Battles
  • 47:27 Sharing My Story
  • 53:10 A New Purpose

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Hayden Jernigan grew up in a home marked by chaos. Unsure of who loved him or who wanted him, Hayden pursued everything he thought would bring him happiness, including girls, alcohol, and drugs. Yet he was unaware that actually, his entire life, there was some *One*, who was pursuing him.

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Ex-Drug Addict Atheist Encounters the Holy Spirit!

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I used to spend entire weekends lost in techno music and drugs, believing they gave me happiness. For nearly 17 years, I partied non-stop, chasing a rush that faded the moment I sobered up. I thought God was only a myth or some distant energy—nothing personal. But everything changed when I met my wife and had to choose between my destructive lifestyle and building a real family. By grace, I quit drugs instantly without rehab. Though I began going to church to support my wife, I felt disconnected—until 2019, when an unexpected encounter with the Holy Spirit in Lyon utterly changed me. Tears fell, and a tangible warmth pulsed through my body as if God Himself was filling every corner of my life. Now, I’m free, healed, and on fire for Jesus. No high can compare to the lasting peace and purpose I’ve found in Him. This is my story of a total transformation—from addiction and emptiness to a life fueled by faith and hope.

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  • 04:10 Choosing Love Over Drugs
  • 09:45 First Steps into Church
  • 16:20 Unexpected Trip to Lyon
  • 23:50 Encountering the Holy Spirit
  • 29:10 Overcome by God’s Presence
  • 34:25 Tears of Freedom
  • 38:55 A New Path Emerges
  • 42:40 Life Transformed by Faith
  • 46:05 Looking Ahead with Jesus

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Are you struggling with addiction, emptiness, or searching for a deeper purpose? Jacques’ incredible journey proves that no matter how lost you feel, the love and grace of Jesus Christ can restore and transform your life.

For nearly 17 years, Jacques lived a life of partying, drugs, and escapism, believing it brought him happiness. But deep inside, he felt an emptiness that no substance could fill. Everything changed when he met his wife, who gave him a choice—continue his reckless lifestyle or build a future together. He chose love, but faith still seemed distant—until one life-changing encounter in Lyon (2019) shifted everything.

Now completely free, Jacques’ story is a powerful testament to God’s mercy and the power of faith. If you’ve ever felt broken or in need of a second chance, this testimony will inspire you!

In this video, Jacques reveals 5 shocking truths:
💔 The Illusion of Happiness – How a party lifestyle kept him trapped for years.
🌀 The Turning Point – Why his wife’s ultimatum forced him to choose a different path.
👿 The Struggle with Faith – Attending church but feeling disconnected.
✝️ The Life-Changing Encounter – The moment in Lyon that made him surrender to God.
🌟 New Life & Purpose – From substance abuse to worship, prayer, and mission.

Watch as Jacques shares his raw, emotional journey from addiction to faith. If you’ve ever felt lost, broken, or in search of purpose, this testimony will inspire you to believe in God’s power to redeem and restore.

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