Summary
SummaryI’m Matt Slavik, a teacher whose drowsy driving caused a fatal rollover. Devastated by guilt and later facing kidney cancer, I encountered extraordinary forgiveness from grieving parents and the healing love of Jesus. Through Celebrate Recovery, community support, and God’s grace, I found freedom from pornography, shame, and fear. I now live as a cherished son of the Father, running toward His open arms.
As a new teacher in Lubbock, Texas, Matt Slavik was in charge of driving a carload of kids to Zion National Park for a school trip. Around 2am he woke up on the side of the road, disoriented and asking, “What happened?” The answer was devastating.
The Story Partners Podcast features artfully crafted stories, told by the people who lived them. Each episode shares an authentic personal story of someone whose life have been changed by Jesus.
We hope that this story encourages your faith and helps you see Jesus in a more personal way.
Along with this podcast, Story Partners makes short documentary films. Watch our films on YouTube @StoryPartnersFilms.
Connect with us:
Instagram: @Story_Partners
Facebook: @StoryPartnersMinistry
TikTok: @StoryPartners
Website: StoryPartners.org
Story Partners is a crowd-funded ministry, made possible by donations from people like you. If you would like to support this work, visit: StoryPartners.org/GIVE
Producers: Walt and Annie Manis
Editor: Walt Manis
—————– Source —————–
Time Chapters
02:10 Twin childhood & insecurity 05:56 First exposure to pornography 06:46 Dad’s sudden death 10:58 Move to Midland teaching 12:24 Zion trip planned 15:47 The fatal rollover crash 19:10 Hospital & grim news 21:30 Parents extend forgiveness 24:50 Kidney cancer discovered 27:45 Community raises support 30:20 Celebrate Recovery step 33:15 Living in freedom
Be the first to comment