Summary

I am Philippe Bedard. I once lived a life of nihilism, rebellion, and despair, questioning the purpose of existence. My teenage years were marked by a contrarian attitude, partying, and self‐destructive behaviors as I sought meaning through drugs, alcohol, and music. Despite these futile attempts to numb my pain, an emptiness persisted until a dear friend—who had found Jesus—secretly prayed for me. In a powerful altar call, I heard the unmistakable voice of God offering me a choice: continue my destructive ways or embrace a new life in Jesus. Choosing life, I experienced a profound transformation that restored hope, purpose, and inner peace. I later pursued theological studies and now serve as a worship pastor at La Chapelle in Montreal. My testimony is a declaration that true fulfillment and eternal hope come only through Jesus Christ.

Time Chapters
  • 00:25 Intro
  • 01:15 Atheism & angst
  • 08:00 Dead end
  • 11:01 God still pursued me
  • 17:22 Dying to myself
  • 21:49 New life
  • 27:30 Question of suffering
  • 30:27 Invitation to trust
  • 32:56 Closing prayer

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WITNESS 006: PHILIPPE BEDARD

Philippe was a rebellious teenager plagued by existential angst, but he never thought faith in God could be the answer to his questions.

In fact, he even took pleasure in challenging the Christians he encountered — more interested in winning an argument than opening his heart.

But all his years of doubting and debating lead to a dead end. Convinced that life was meaningless, he felt nothing but despair.

There, in the depth of his sorrow, is where God came to find him.

Through the ministering of a friend and a song from his favorite band, he realized that beyond answers, what he longed for was love. He began attending church while still numbing the pain with alcohol, drugs and partying. After months of leading this double life, he was convicted by the voice of God during an altar call.

In that moment of total trust and abandonment, Philippe chose the path of life over death. And he finally had a purpose.

Philippe obeyed God’s call to train as a theologian and use his gift of music as a worship leader, now serving at La Chapelle in Montreal, Canada.

00:00 Worship
00:00:25 Intro
00:01:15 Atheism & angst
00:08:00 Dead end
00:11:01 God still pursued me
00:17:22 Dying to myself
00:21:49 New life
00:27:30 The question of suffering
00:30:27 An invitation to trust
00:32:56 Closing prayer

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