In this episode, Jerrad talks with worship leader and songwriter Stephen McWhirter. Stephen shares how a childhood of abuse and a decade of addiction nearly destroyed his life. He opens up about how Jesus met him in the middle of it all and changed everything. This is a story of redemption, healing, and the kind of grace that goes deeper than our past.
What You’ll hear:
• How Stephen’s view of God was shaped by an abusive father
• What it looked like to run from religion and numb the pain
• How Jesus met him during a meth addiction
• Why true repentance leads to freedom, not shame
• What it means to forgive without excusing harm
• How his family, music, and message were transformed
Tune in to see why no one is too far gone and how God can write a better story than we ever imagined.
Episode Resources:
- Stephen’s website: worshipjesus.life
- Song: “Come Jesus Come” by Stephen McWhirter
- Book: The Case for Christ by Lee Strobel
- Book (Upcoming): Stephen’s testimony, published by Zondervan
- Tour Dates with Maverick City Music: See link at worshipjesus.life
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