Former atheist Chris Adam shares his journey from a difficult childhood to witchcraft and demonology before surrendering his life to Jesus. The podcast explores his struggle for control, vivid sleep paralysis experience, and the redemption of pain and trauma.
Surrendering control and acknowledging God's authority can lead to a transformative journey towards becoming a Christian.
Exploring different spiritual practices can lead to a questioning of pursuits and a consideration of a higher power beyond personal experiences.
Building meaningful connections and showing genuine care and understanding are essential for effective evangelism and sharing of faith.
Deep dives
Discovering the Power of the God of the Bible
After a life filled with trauma, anger, and a quest for power, the speaker finds themselves paralyzed in bed, facing the end. In a moment of desperation, they cry out to the God of the Bible, promising to change if they are spared. They experience a seizure-like episode but eventually regain control. The next morning, they wake up alive and fulfilled in their promise to God. This transformative experience leads them to commit to praying and reading the Bible daily, which ultimately changes their life and impacts their friends as well.
Confronting Demonic Influence and Exploring Other Spiritual Paths
Prior to encountering the God of the Bible, the speaker delves into witchcraft, demonology, and other spiritual practices in search of power and control. They become engrossed and feel a connection to the spiritual realm, even communicating with a being that claimed to be Jesus Christ through a Ouija board. However, their dreams of the end of the world and a deep sense of dissatisfaction with Eastern religions lead them to question their pursuits and consider the possibility of a higher power beyond what they have explored.
Encountering a Youth Pastor and Evaluating Their Beliefs
While initially seeking to challenge and destroy the faith of a youth pastor, the speaker has an eye-opening encounter. The youth pastor displays genuine care and concern, and when confronted with a spiritual demonstration, he demonstrates the power of Jesus Christ. Witnessing this, the speaker becomes angry and resentful, but ultimately realizes that the God of the Bible has the power they have been seeking. This realization leads to a profound change of heart and a desire to follow the God of the Bible.
A Life Transformed by the Power of Faith
After experiencing a moment of paralysis and facing the end, the speaker has a flash of their life, filled with anger, sorrow, and regret. They long for another chance to live their life differently and see the potential for good they have overlooked. Filled with a renewed sense of gratitude and a desire to change, they commit to reading the Bible and praying every day. This transformation has a ripple effect, as their friends also find faith and change their lives. The speaker's encounter with the God of the Bible leaves them profoundly grateful and committed to a life of faith.
Finding Life and Surrendering to God's Authority
The speaker shares a transformative moment in their life when they had to surrender control and acknowledge God's authority. It was in this moment that they started their journey towards becoming a Christian and seeking God's guidance. They emphasize the importance of reading the Bible to understand God's word and wrestling with theological questions. Through this process, they had to let go of the belief that everything is God and learn to see that God is separate from creation.
The Power of Connecting and Caring in Evangelism
The speaker reflects on the shortcomings of traditional evangelism and offers advice for Christians in reaching out to non-believers. They emphasize the importance of caring for and understanding individuals and their beliefs, rather than simply trying to relate to them. By genuinely engaging in conversations and showing compassion, Christians can build meaningful connections and share their faith effectively. The speaker encourages Christians to focus on loving people and meeting them where they are, rather than just presenting religious literature or phrases.
Former atheist Chris Adam experienced a difficult, chaotic childhood and was drawn to witchcraft and demonology to gain control over his life. After being introduced to the Bible, he surrendered his control and his life to Jesus.
