The Deep End With Lecrae Philip Anthony Mitchell Gets Emotional with Lecrae
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Nov 21, 2024 In this heartfelt discussion, Pastor Philip Anthony Mitchell, known for his candid approach to ministry, shares his journey from the streets to the pulpit. He delves into the pressures of authentic leadership, emphasizing the struggles of mental health and the need for genuine faith. The conversation also tackles the disillusionment with organized religion, the importance of community, and the balance between humility and ambition. Through personal anecdotes, Philip advocates for a deeper relationship with God and authentic connections in spiritual life.
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From Streets To Conversion
- Philip Anthony Mitchell grew up in Queens, sold crack at 12, handled guns as a teen, and later hit suicidal lows despite outward success.
- A car accident and his girlfriend's renewed faith led him to crawl into a bathroom and experience a life-changing conversion to Christ.
Nature Redeemed, Not Erased
- Mitchell says redemption didn't change his nature but redirected it: God redeemed his aggression rather than removing it.
- He uses that redeemed intensity to proclaim the gospel with urgency and radical love for a second chance.
Second Chance After A Dark Season
- After his conversion Philip fell into sin, spent two and a half dark years, then experienced a revival moment preaching chapel in Bible college.
- That outpouring convinced him God had not abandoned him and gave him a sense of a second chance for faithful ministry.