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She Hated God & Tried to Take Her Life: How the Throne Room Changed Everything - #164 Deborah Sharrock

Deborah Sharrock grew up around Christianity—but by the time she was a teenager, she hated God and wanted nothing to do with Him. Behind the scenes, her life was unraveling as she battled deep emotional pain, eating disorders, isolation, and suicidal thoughts. By age 15 she believed life wasn’t worth living. Then one desperate prayer changed everything. At a youth retreat Deborah prayed, “God, if You’re real… show me.” Moments later she says she was given a vision of God on His throne, surrounded by overwhelming light and holiness. In that moment she realized two things at once: God was real—and He loved her. That encounter transformed a teenager who wanted to die into someone who began pursuing God with everything she had. ------------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give --------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact --------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

I Loved Jesus — But I Needed the Holy Spirit - #163 Matt Judkins

A pastor can preach every Sunday… and still sense something is missing. Matt Judkins loved Jesus. He believed the Bible. He led faithfully in ministry. From the outside, his life looked strong and successful. But behind the scenes, he was exhausted, anxious, and quietly wondering if this was what the rest of his life would feel like. He had experienced God’s love. He had answered the call to ministry. Yet he knew there had to be more. In this conversation, Matt shares the moment everything shifted — from burnout and striving in his own strength to a life marked by power, peace, and confidence through the baptism in the Holy Spirit. What happened during a simple prayer encounter didn’t just encourage him… it fundamentally changed how he leads, prays, and walks with God. ------------------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

The Signs You Need Deliverance (But Didn't Know It) - #162 Jake Kail

Deliverance is one of the most misunderstood topics in the Church. For some, it feels extreme. For others, it feels unnecessary. For many, it simply feels intimidating. In this conversation, Jake Kail brings clarity and biblical balance to what deliverance actually is — and what it is not. This episode is not about sensationalism or fear. It is about understanding spiritual authority and walking in lasting freedom. In this discussion, we cover: • What spiritual oppression really looks like • The difference between hype and healthy biblical practice • Why some struggles persist despite prayer and discipline • How authority in Christ functions in everyday life • How ordinary Christians can minister freedom to others • And yes, we address the debated question of whether believers can experience demonic oppression More than controversy, this episode is about confidence. Deliverance is not reserved for specialists. It is not about dramatic manifestations. It is about freedom in Christ. GET JAKE'S BOOK Setting Captives Free ⇨ https://amzn.to/46oebXK REACH JAKE on his website ⇨ https://jakekail.com/ ----------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contac -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

What Happens When You Live by the Spirit, Not the Flesh - #161 Alicia Wilson

What does it actually mean to live by the Spirit — and not by the flesh? Alicia Wilson’s life has been marked by moments she cannot explain apart from God. From growing up in poverty in Jamaica to becoming captain of the Jamaican National Team, Alicia believed God was guiding her long before she understood why. But it wasn’t until a series of profound encounters — including a powerful experience with the Holy Spirit, a vision that brought Scripture to life, and a battle with cancer that reshaped how she understood identity, fear, and even death — that she began to understand what it means to live as spirit, not defined by temporary or carnal things. In this conversation, Alicia shares what she believes God showed her about being united with Him, learning to hear His voice, and living from a place of spiritual freedom rather than fear. Her story isn’t about chasing experiences — it’s about discovering what Scripture means when it says that God is Spirit, and how life changes when a person begins to live from that reality. ------------------------ ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.

God Woke Me Up at 3AM — An Overnight Encounter with the Holy Spirit - #160 Emily Watson

At 3 AM, God woke Emily Watson up — and what followed was an uncontrollable encounter with the Holy Spirit that permanently altered her life. After months of quiet depression, emotional numbness, and alcohol slowly taking hold, Emily found herself awake in the middle of the night with a clear prompting to open Scripture. As she read, the presence of the Holy Spirit overwhelmed her body — bursting forth in tongues, deep weeping, and a loss of control she could not generate or stop. At the same moment, her husband awoke from a vivid dream involving spiritual warfare — a parallel experience that confirmed something supernatural was unfolding in their home. From that night forward, everything changed. The desire to drink disappeared overnight. Scripture came alive. Holiness became urgent. What once required discipline was replaced by hunger. Emily believes what took place wasn’t emotionalism or coincidence — but deliverance and infilling by the Holy Spirit. This conversation explores what really happened that night, how to discern a genuine move of God, and why sudden, lasting transformation is one of the strongest evidences of the Holy Spirit at work today. ------------------- ✟ Donate to A Stronger Faith here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/give -------------------------- ✟ Recommend a guest for us here ⇨ https://www.astrongerfaith.org/contact -------------------------- ✟ CONNECT WITH US! ⇨ Website: https://www.astrongerfaith.org/ ⇨ YouTube: https://bit.ly/asfmyoutube ⇨ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astrongerfaith/ ⇨ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@astrongerfaith ⇨ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astrongerfaith ------------------------ ✟ If you need prayer or deliverance, or if you would like to join us as a prayer partner, please visit our prayer resources page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/prayer. ✟ If you are looking for a good faith-building book, visit our recommended books page at https://www.astrongerfaith.org/books.