Today's episode deals with some difficult topics and listener discretion is advised. According to the 2023's national survey data (988Help.org), about 14 million U.S. adults reported having serious thoughts of suicide. In 2022 49,000 Americans died by suicide, the highest number ever recorded. In my own life (Eric), my brother committed suicide. Sometimes circumstances and bad choices can lead to depression, and the enemy wants us to think that there is no hope. That's a lie! Today, Casey Temple shares the first part of his amazing story. There are some hard things to hear but, in the end, God can turn any life from hopeless to hopeful! If you are someone you know is having thoughts of self-harm, please call or text 988 right now or go to https://www.988Help.org 

Casey and his wife Tisha are involved in the Recovery Alive ministry and share the hope of Jesus everywhere they go. https://www.recoveryalive.com