"There is a cure for addiciton, and His name is Jesus."- Storyteller, Candace Jones

According to the 2023 United States National Survey on Drug Use and Health over 48 million Americans battled a substance use disorder over the past year, making it abundantly clear- addiction does not discriminate.  Today on the podcast, Candace Jones, who spoke at our Mountain Brook community's live gathering, shares her story of struggling with drugs and alcohol and how she quickly spiraled into the evil and dark world of selling drugs.  Through her candidness, Candace clearly reminds us of the importance of having a relationship with Jesus, relying on Him rather than yourself, and the imperative role community plays when you are battling the lies of the enemy.

IN THIS EPISODE YOU WILL LEARN:

-Addiciton can affect anyone-it does not care where you are from or what type of family you grew up in- and it can quickly take over your life. 

-God is seeking after a relationship with you, not religion and rules.

- When God restores, He can do immeasurably more than you can ask or imagine. (Ephesians 3:20)

 

Links:

 

Lovelady Center

 

Portraits of Hope 

 

Listen to a similar story:  Ep. 120- Brynn Rogel:  “God is Not Disappointed in You”

 

Become a Patreon Insider to access bonus content~ including a Story Within the Story with Marne Wood, our Mountain Brook Community team leader and Executive Director of Portraits of Hope!

 

Give to StoryTellers Live in honor of Candace and our past storytellers.

 

Register for our Finding God in the Details: A Guide to Discerning His Voice and Discovering Your Story workshop being offered in-person on June 18th, 6:00-8:30 PM CST

 

Future dates-

Online on July 8th; 9:30-11:30 AM CST and August 20th; 9:15-11:15 AM CST

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