The Consecrated Podcast A Conversation with Ken Helser: Part 1
Dec 15, 2025
In a heartfelt conversation, Ken Helser, founder of A Place for the Heart and creator of The 18 Inch Journey, shares his remarkable journey from rock'n'roll musician to devoted follower of Jesus. He discusses how music became an idol in his life, leading to pivotal moments of conviction and surrender. Ken recounts his struggles with drugs, the transformative encounter with Reverend Jack Wilder, and the life-changing decision to quit his band. He also emphasizes the power of hearing God's voice and shares miraculous stories of healing, faith, and the growth of his ministry.
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From Club Horn Player To Spotlight Singer
- Ken Helser recounts becoming a musician and rising to perform in large R&B clubs as a young man.
- The acceptance and identity he gained from music later set the stage for his spiritual crisis and conversion.
Hearing God Is The Basis Of Relationship
- Ken realized that hearing God's voice is essential for real relationship with Him.
- He pursued churches until he found people and leaders who testified to hearing God personally.
A Pastor Called Out His True Master
- Ken tells seeking out Reverend Jack Wilder to ask whether Christians hear God, and Wilder exposed music as Ken's true god.
- That confrontation led Ken to pray the sinner's prayer and leave the band immediately.