The Real Jesus Experience

Jeff Parker: The Confession That Set Me Free (Testimony) | EP #67 (Pt 2)

In Part 2 of Jeff Parker’s testimony, Jeff shares the moment his hidden gambling addiction crossed a line he never thought he would cross—and how that one compromise became the beginning of a seven-year spiral of secrecy, theft, shame, and spiritual decay. What started as a rush slowly became a prison, affecting his marriage, his work, his friendships, and his ability to fully live the life God had placed in front of him. But God was not finished with Jeff. Through conviction, confession, community, repentance, restitution, and the grace of Jesus Christ, Jeff began to experience freedom on the other side of honesty. His story moves from hidden sin to restored relationships, from shame to shepherding, and from performing faith to learning what it means to be deeply loved by God. This episode is a powerful reminder that God’s grace reaches further than the tentacles of sin—and that the very story we want to hide may become the story God uses for His glory. **If Jeff’s perspective on faith resonated with you, you can find more of his writing at voiceandvine.co, where he shares thoughtful reflections on following Jesus with honesty, depth, and grace. While you’re there, consider becoming a monthly supporter of Voice & Vine to help encourage and sustain the work Jeff is doing. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #god #faith #christianity Thanks for watching the video Jeff Parker: The Confession That Set Me Free (Testimony) | EP #67 (Pt 2) **Because this episode discusses gambling addiction, we want to remind you that help is available. If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support and resources in your state. You can also visit 1800myreset.org to learn more.

Jeff Parker: Playing the Part While Falling Apart (Testimony) | EP #66 (Part 1)

In Part 1 of Jeff Parker’s testimony, Jeff shares how a childhood marked by family instability, the pressure to be the “good kid,” and an early encounter with Jesus slowly became a life of trying to perform faith instead of walking in freedom. From his parents’ separation to youth leaders who showed him the love of Christ, Jeff’s story begins with real pain, real grace, and a growing desire to follow Jesus. But as life moved into college, marriage, ministry, career success, and fatherhood, hidden shame began to grow beneath the surface. Jeff opens up about the gap between who he wanted to be and what he was secretly carrying—and how gambling, partial confession, and the fear of being fully known began leading him toward a breaking point. This episode is an honest look at performance, shame, sin, and the kindness of God that keeps pursuing us even in seasons of disobedience. If Jeff’s perspective on faith resonated with you, you can find more of his writing at voiceandvine.co, where he shares thoughtful reflections on following Jesus with honesty, depth, and grace. While you’re there, consider becoming a monthly supporter of Voice & Vine to help encourage and sustain the work Jeff is doing. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #god #faith #surrender Thanks for watching the video Jeff Parker: Playing the Part While Falling Apart (Testimony) | EP #66 (Part 1) Because this episode discusses gambling addiction, we want to remind you that help is available. If you or someone you love is struggling with gambling, call or text the National Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-MY-RESET for confidential support and resources in your state. You can also visit 1800myreset.org to learn more.

Brittiny & Kacie: Adoption Wasn’t Option B...It Was Always God’s Plan A (Testimony) | EP #65 (Pt 3)

In the final part of Brittiny and Kacie’s story, the conversation moves into the tender intersection of infertility, pregnancy, friendship, and adoption. Kacie shares the painful process of grieving the dream of having biological children, while also asking God to bring her and Ben to a place where adoption was not seen as “option B,” but as the family story He had been writing all along. This episode is a beautiful picture of Christian friendship, surrender, open adoption, answered prayer, and the goodness of God in a plan that looked different than expected. If you have ever had to release a dream, wait on the Lord, or trust Him with a story you never would have chosen, this testimony is a reminder that God’s plan is never second best. For more information about New Life Adoptions, please go to their website at https://newlifeadopt.com. If you're considering adoption or would like to support the amazing God-honoring work they do, their website is the perfect place to start. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #god #faith #adoption Thanks for watching the video Brittiny & Kacie: Adoption Wasn’t Option B—It Was God’s Plan (Testimony) | EP #65 (Pt 3) Guests: Brittiny Eiben & Kacie Ticer Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck To find more content like this, go to The Real Jesus Experience Ministries website at https://therealjesusexperience.com/

Brittiny & Kacie: Finding God’s Goodness in the Desert (Testimony) | EP#64 (Pt 2)

In Part 2 of Brittiny and Kacie’s story, the conversation moves into some of the painful places where faith can feel confusing: spiritual dryness, adult grief, divorce, cancer, caregiving, loneliness, and the heartbreak of infertility. Both women share honestly about wrestling with God’s goodness when life did not feel good, and how the Lord slowly met them through truth, counseling, marriage, church community, and friendship. This episode is raw, tender, and full of hope. If you have ever walked through a season where God felt far away, where your prayers seemed unanswered, or where grief changed the way you saw your life, this testimony is a reminder that Jesus is still present in the desert—and His goodness is not limited to the parts of the story we understand. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #god #faith #infertility Thanks for watching the video Brittiny & Kacie: Finding God’s Goodness in the Desert (Testimony) | EP#64 (Pt 2) Guests: Brittiny Eiben & Kacie Ticer Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck To find more content like this, go to The Real Jesus Experience Ministries website at https://therealjesusexperience.com/

Brittiny & Kacie: Saved Young, Shaken Deeply, and Kept by God (Testimony) | EP#63 (Pt 1)

Brittiny and Kacie were both saved young, but the years that followed shook them deeply. In Part 1, they share how family pain, pressure, grief, and unanswered questions shaped their early lives—and how God was still holding them through it all. This is a raw and hope-filled conversation about childhood faith, deep wounds, and the quiet faithfulness of Jesus in seasons that make no sense. If you’ve ever wrestled with pain, trust, or what it means to be kept by God, this episode will speak to you. Listen NOW for new episodes of the Real Jesus Experience Podcast🎙: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheRealJesusExperience Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/c-6527259 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-real-jesus-experience/id1752479121 Follow/Connect: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheRealJesusExperience X: https://x.com/JesusXperience TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.real.jesus.exp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the_real_jesus_experience/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@the_real_jesus_experience _________ LIKE. SHARE. SUBSCRIBE. Give this video a thumbs up if you enjoyed watching 👍 #testimony #god #faith #churchfamily Thanks for watching the video Brittiny & Kacie: Saved Young, Shaken Deeply, and Kept by God (Testimony) | EP#63 (Pt 1) Guests: Brittiny Eiben & Kacie Ticer Host: Chad Beck Sound: Steven Cooley Editing: Chad Beck To find more content like this, go to The Real Jesus Experience Ministries website at https://therealjesusexperience.com/