Walking with the Savior - Testimonies of Jesus Christ in Christian Lives

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Have you ever felt like you have gone too far for God to reach you or that your mistakes have defined your future? In this powerful episode of the Welcome with the Savior podcast, we explore the incredible journey of redemption and how to reclaim your true identity in Christ even after hitting rock bottom.

Host John Merrill Kirkman welcomes Jeremy Hatcher to share his raw and honest testimony of falling from a life of ministry into the depths of addiction and homelessness. Jeremy discusses how small compromises in our thinking can lead to a total walk away from faith, but more importantly, he highlights how Jesus relentlessly pursues us just as He pursued Peter after his denial. This conversation is a beautiful reminder that no matter how shattered your life may feel, God is ready to rush in and make everything new the moment we open our hearts to Him.

We dive deep into the importance of finding your worth in Jesus rather than in titles, roles, or worldly success. Jeremy shares his experience of hitting rock bottom, his life-changing encounter in a rehab center room, and the vital role that mentorship plays in long-term spiritual growth. Whether you are struggling to find your way back to God or looking for the courage to share your faith with others through street ministry, this episode offers hope, direction, and the reminder that you are never truly alone.

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Chapters
0:00 Intro / Finding your identity in Christ
3:30 Falling away / How compromise leads to disobedience
7:15 The brass serpent / Lessons on looking to God for healing
10:45 Peter’s restoration / Comparing the three denials to the three calls of love
14:30 Identity vs Titles / Why your worth is not your position
18:15 The danger of pride / Learning to stay grounded in ministry
21:45 Hitting rock bottom / The suicide attempt and total brokenness
24:30 The turning point / An encounter with God in rehab
27:15 The road of recovery / Physical and spiritual battles
30:30 Spiritual fathers / The importance of having a mentor
34:00 The Great Commission / Making disciples and building a legacy
36:45 Street ministry / Divine appointments and answering prayers
38:10 Removing the mask / A closing prayer for the broken

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John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful reminder that your worth is not tied to your achievements, income, appearance, or success. Using the analogy of a priceless diamond, this episode explains that your true value has already been established by the infinite price Jesus Christ paid through His atonement. In a world obsessed with hustling for validation, this message invites listeners to stop trying to earn their worth and instead live confidently from the truth that they are already valued and loved by God.

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John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful message about fear, faith, and becoming stronger through Jesus Christ. Fear may tell you to stop, shrink back, or believe you’re not enough—but scripture teaches that God gives power, love, and courage, not fear. Using examples from David and Goliath, Eleanor Roosevelt, and Philippians 4:13, this episode reminds listeners that courage isn’t the absence of fear—it’s moving forward with Christ beside you anyway. The growth you’re looking for may be on the other side of the thing you’re most afraid to face.

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John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful reminder for anyone who feels like they’re falling short spiritually, emotionally, or personally. Drawing from the teachings of Elder Jeffrey R. Holland and Ether 12:27, this episode explains that God doesn’t expect perfection before we come to Him—He asks us to come as we are. Instead of seeing yourself as a failure, this message encourages you to see yourself as someone who is growing, learning, and becoming through the help of Jesus Christ. You are not failing—you are becoming.

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 John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful reminder that discipleship isn’t built on feelings—it’s built on faithful action. In this inspiring daily episode, he explains how real spiritual growth comes from choosing to do what’s right even when it’s hard, inconvenient, or uncomfortable. From prayer and patience to service and forgiveness, this message encourages listeners to stop waiting for motivation and start acting in faith—because quiet daily choices are what truly shape us into who God wants us to become. 

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 John Merrill Kirkman shares a deeply moving message inspired by General Conference: Jesus Christ is not the burden we carry—He is the relief that helps carry us. Through the story of a young boy refusing to remove a picture of Jesus from his overloaded backpack, this episode reminds us that life’s “rocks” will come, but removing Christ from our lives only makes the journey harder. A powerful reminder that true strength, hope, peace, and relief are found by walking daily with the Savior. 

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What happens when the son of a contract killer finds himself trapped in a cycle of violence and incarceration? In this powerful episode of the Walking with the Savior podcast, host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with Denny Winebaugh, author of Outlaw to Salvation, to discuss a life transformed by the radical grace of Jesus Christ. Denny shares his raw journey from the streets and prison cells to a life of ministry and total surrender.

Denny opens up about his childhood, growing up in the shadow of a father involved in one of the largest police scandals in Los Angeles history. Taught from the age of five that violence was the only solution, Denny spent his youth rebelling against authority and cycling through maximum-security juvenile facilities. It was in one of these dark places that he first encountered the light of Christ through a group of college volunteers, but as Denny explains, finding Jesus and truly following Him are two very different things.

The heart of this conversation explores the concept of surrender. Denny describes how a terrifying diagnosis of bladder cancer only a year ago became the ultimate turning point in his faith. Through a vulnerable moment of prayer and anger in the shower, he moved into a state of total peace, realizing that his life was finally out of his own hands and safely in God's. This episode is a must-watch for anyone who feels they are too far gone or that their past is too heavy to carry.

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Chapters

0:00 Introduction to Denny Weingbaugh and his story
3:15 Growing up with a contract killer father
6:45 A childhood shaped by violence and survival
10:30 Navigating the juvenile justice system
14:15 Finding Jesus at sixteen in a maximum security chapel
18:45 The difference between finding Christ and following Him
22:30 Living as an outlaw while running from God
25:15 The cancer diagnosis that changed everything
29:45 Learning the true meaning of total surrender
33:00 How transformation impacted Denny’s wife and children
36:30 Ministry to the lost and those who feel forgotten
38:45 Where to find the book Outlaw to Salvation

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 John Merrill Kirkman shares an uplifting reminder that big life change often starts with small daily choices. From waking up earlier to staying calm in difficult moments, these “small wins” build momentum and slowly shape who we become. Tying together psychology, scripture, and faith, this powerful daily message encourages listeners to trust the process, embrace small beginnings, and recognize how everyday acts of discipline can become a sacred walk with the Savior. 

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 John Merrill Kirkman shares a powerful reminder from General Conference: God knows you personally—by name. Reflecting on stories from scripture and the words of Elder Clément M. Matswagothata, he emphasizes that Christ sees your joys, sorrows, burdens, and silent tears. This uplifting daily message encourages listeners to stop trying to earn love and instead walk confidently from a place of already being deeply loved by God. 

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What does it truly mean to walk with the Savior every single day? In this moving episode, we explore how dedicated service and a focus on Jesus Christ can transform your heart and provide relief from the heaviest burdens of life.

Host John Merrill Kirkman sits down with Liberty Kirkman and Sophia Skinner to discuss their recent experiences serving full time missions for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints. They share how their understanding of Jesus Christ evolved from a routine part of their lives into a constant, living relationship. You will hear about the miracles they witnessed, including a family in Florida finding new life through faith and a man in California returning to God after twenty years away.

The conversation also takes a fun and personal turn as Liberty shares a wild story about meeting someone on her mission who knew her father’s family from his childhood in Carson decades ago. John adds his own experiences teaching in prison and how he discovered that God is always aware of us, no matter where we are or what our background might be. Whether you are struggling with feelings of unworthiness or simply looking for a boost in your faith, this episode offers a beautiful reminder that the Savior is always ready to lift your load and provide peace.

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Chapters
0:00 Welcome to the Walking with the Savior Podcast
2:10 Serving in San Jose and Fort Lauderdale
4:45 Learning to See God Through His Children
7:30 Transitioning to Walking with Christ Daily
10:15 The Healing Power of the Atonement
13:45 A Miraculous Story of Faith and Change
17:30 Following Prompts to Find Those in Need
20:45 A Surprising Connection to the Past
23:15 Lessons from the Utah State Penitentiary
26:30 You Are Never Too Far Gone for God
29:00 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

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