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In Part 2 of this powerful conversation, author John Killion joins River Rat Reverend to discuss his book, Demons, Drugs, Darkness, and Deliverance. John shares his journey through addiction, darkness, spiritual battles, and the road toward deliverance through faith in God.

This is a story of struggle, redemption, and discovering that no matter how dark things become, there is always hope.

Tune in and hear John's story of going from darkness to deliverance.

Special Guest: John Killion, Author of Demons, Drugs, Darkness, and Deliverance

What happens when a life becomes consumed by darkness—and how can someone find their way back?

In Episode 20, Part 1 of the River Rat Reverend, Bob sits down with special guest John Killion, author of Demons, Drugs, Darkness, and Deliverance: The True Story of One Man's Journey Through the Darkness and the Power of a Mother's Prayers.

John opens up about his powerful and deeply personal journey through addiction, darkness, spiritual battles, and ultimately deliverance. He shares the realities of the road he traveled, the struggles that nearly consumed him, and the faith that continued to pursue him even when he couldn't see a way out.

At the heart of John's story is something incredibly powerful: a mother's prayers.

This is Part 1 of a two-part conversation that explores the darkness John experienced, the choices that shaped his journey, and the hope that can be found even in the lowest places.

This isn't a story about having it all together. It's a story about struggle, prayer, redemption, and the power of God to reach someone in the darkest places.

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Episode 20 Part 1 of 2

You Can’t Take It With You

What are we really chasing in this life?

Money, possessions, success, status, and everything we work so hard to build can seem important, but when this life is over, we can’t take any of it with us.

In this episode of River Rat Reverend, Bob Garrison takes a real look at what truly matters. We talk about the things we spend our lives pursuing, the things we hold onto too tightly, and the legacy we leave behind when the material things are gone.

Maybe the question isn’t “What can I get?” but “What can I give?”

Join the River Rat Reverend for a conversation about faith, perspective, generosity, and remembering that our time here is temporary, but what we do with that time can have an eternal impact.

You can’t take it with you, but you can leave something behind.

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What happens when life experiences become poetry?

In Episode 18 of the River Rat Reverend, Bob Garrison takes a different approach and shares some of his own original poems and, more importantly, the stories behind them.

These aren't just words written on a page. Each poem comes from somewhere: a moment, a memory, a struggle, a relationship, a lesson, or a season of life. Bob opens up about what inspired these poems and what they mean to him today.

Some may make you laugh. Some may make you think. Others may bring back memories of your own.

Join the River Rat Reverend for a personal journey through faith, life, memories, and the stories that sometimes find their way into poetry.

Sometimes the poem is only the beginning of the story.

Grab a cup of coffee, pull up a chair, and come hear the stories behind the poems.

What happens when faith is passed from one generation to the next? In Episode 17 of River Rat Reverend, we talk about family, generational faith, and the impact the people before us can have on our relationship with God.

We’ll explore the importance of parents, grandparents, and family members who plant seeds of faith, and how those seeds can continue to grow long after they’re gone. We’ll also talk about the responsibility we have to pass that faith on to the next generation.

Your family history may shape you, but it doesn’t have to define your future. Faith can be a legacy, and sometimes the greatest thing we can leave our children and grandchildren isn’t money or possessions, it’s a foundation built on God.

Episode 17: Faith That Runs in the Family, because the faith you live today could become the legacy your family carries tomorrow.

In Episode 16 of the River Rat Reverend Podcast, I’m joined by a very special guest, my sister, Myrna Jefferson!

This week, we take a trip down memory lane and reminisce about growing up along the Kankakee River in Shelby, Indiana. We’ll share stories about the old days, childhood adventures, family memories, and the people and experiences that helped shape who we are today.

But this episode is about more than just looking back. Myrna also opens up about what God has done in her life, the journey He has taken her on, the lessons she has learned, and how faith has played a role in her story.

From growing up as River Rats to seeing God’s hand working through the years, this is a conversation filled with family, memories, laughter, faith, and testimony.

Come sit around the table with us and take a trip back to the old days on the Kankakee River, and hear how God has been working in Myrna’s life along the way.

Episode 16,  a family story, a faith story, and a reminder that God is always working, even when we don’t see it.

Have you ever felt like God was far away, even when you needed Him the most? In Episode 15 of the River Rat Reverend Podcast, we take a deeper look at what it means to find the presence of God in our everyday lives.

Sometimes we look for God in the big moments, the miracles, the answered prayers, and the breakthroughs, but what if He has been right there with us all along? In the middle of our struggles, our disappointments, our victories, and even the chaos of everyday life, God’s presence is never as far away as we may think.

Join the River Rat Reverend as we talk about slowing down, opening our hearts, recognizing God’s presence, and learning to seek Him not just when we need something, but because we desire a deeper relationship with Him.

God isn't hiding. Sometimes we just need to stop long enough to notice that He's there.

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Have you ever wondered whether God has called you to something greater? In this episode of River Rat Reverend, we take a closer look at the gifts, talents, and purpose God has placed inside each of us.

Too often, we allow fear, failure, doubt, and our past mistakes to convince us that we're ordinary people with little to offer. But throughout the Bible, God repeatedly chose imperfect people to accomplish extraordinary things.

Join me as we explore what Scripture says about purpose, faith, obedience, and stepping into the calling God has prepared for your life. The question isn't whether greatness exists, it's whether you're willing to answer God's call.

No matter where you've been or what you've done, God may be preparing you for something far bigger than you can imagine.

"For we are God's handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do." — Ephesians 2:10

In this episode of The River Rat Reverend, the Reverend welcomes his daughter, Amy DeWitt, for a light and heartfelt conversation. Together they share stories about years in ministry, lessons learned through life’s highs and lows.
Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation. You may laugh, you may be encouraged, and you might just leave inspired to write your own story.

In this episode of The River Rat Reverend, the Reverend welcomes his daughter, Amy DeWitt, for a light and heartfelt conversation. Together they share stories about years in ministry, lessons learned through life’s highs and lows.
Grab a cup of coffee and join the conversation. You may laugh, you may be encouraged, and you might just leave inspired to write your own story.