Richman Priestly – Discovering the Joy of Truly Knowing Jesus

Richman Priestly – Discovering the Joy of Truly Knowing Jesus

Many people grow up around faith, attend church, and know about God. But there is a huge difference between knowing about Jesus and truly knowing Him personally. In this encouraging and heartfelt conversation, John Martin sits down with Richman Priestly to share a story of faith, family, and discovering the life-changing reality of a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. Richman grew up in a Christian home where the Bible, prayer, and the work of the Holy Spirit were a natural part of everyday life. Raised by parents who passionately pursued God, he was exposed from an early age to powerful examples of faith, worship, and hearing God's voice. Yet despite that strong foundation, Richman realized there comes a point when every person must encounter God for themselves. For him, that defining moment came during his freshman year of college. After changing his summer plans and attending a Christian discipleship program, Richman experienced a powerful encounter with the Holy Spirit during a worship service. As he worshiped, he felt overwhelmed by the presence and love of God in a way he had never experienced before. During that moment, God began revealing His purpose and calling over Richman’s life. What started as a single encounter became the beginning of a deeper journey—one marked by intimacy with Jesus, a love for God's Word, and a passion to help others experience God for themselves. Throughout the conversation, Richman emphasizes that Christianity is not merely about religion, church attendance, or good behavior. At its core, it is about knowing Jesus personally. He points to the words of the Apostle Paul: “I count everything as loss compared to the surpassing value of knowing Christ Jesus.” For Richman, this has become the pursuit of his life. He also shares an important message for those carrying shame, guilt, brokenness, or feelings of unworthiness. No matter your background, your failures, or your past mistakes, Jesus is still pursuing you. His love is not reserved for perfect people—it is available to everyone willing to receive it. One of the most powerful themes discussed is the fear of the Lord—not fear rooted in terror, but a deep reverence and love for God that causes us to desire what He desires and turn away from what separates us from Him. Richman explains that true transformation happens when we begin to care about what God cares about and allow our hearts to become aligned with His. This conversation offers practical encouragement for anyone wanting to grow closer to God: Spend daily time in God's Word. Develop a personal prayer life. Get connected to a Christ-centered church. Surround yourself with believers who encourage and strengthen your faith. And most importantly, pursue a genuine relationship with Jesus. God is not looking for perfection. He is inviting you into relationship. You are loved. You are wanted. And no matter where you are today, Jesus is still calling you closer. What would change in your life if your greatest goal became simply knowing Jesus more deeply? Contact Richman Priestly: 📧 [Add email/contact information here] For more information contact us at rtrdestiny@gmail.com

Felix Amwayi – Surrendering Everything to Follow God’s Purpose

Sometimes God asks us to leave behind everything familiar so He can lead us into the purpose we were truly created for. Comfort. Security. Plans. Even the life we thought we wanted. In this powerful and inspiring conversation, John Martin sits down with Felix Amwayi to share a testimony of radical surrender, bold faith, and living fully for the Kingdom of God. Originally from Kenya, Felix had what many people would consider a dream life. He held a respected government job, had financial stability, and was building a secure future. But in the middle of that success, God began speaking to his heart with an unexpected call: “Go to America.” At first, Felix resisted. In fact, he didn’t even want to come to America. The culture felt unfamiliar, distant, and uncomfortable to him. But God continued to pursue his heart and eventually gave him a powerful dream that changed everything. In the dream, Felix saw a woman preparing to take her own life. As he pleaded with her not to do it, he suddenly heard himself say: “I’m going to resign my job tomorrow.” The moment he surrendered, the woman lowered the gun. When Felix woke up, he knew God was calling him to obey. Leaving behind security, career stability, finances, and everything familiar, Felix stepped out in faith and moved to Florida to attend Bible school—even though he knew almost no one there. What followed became a testimony of God’s faithfulness. Felix shares how the Lord provided for him step by step: from housing, friendships, financial provision, and divine connections, to completely transforming his perspective on purpose and evangelism. While attending Bible school, Felix realized something that changed his life forever: We were not created to live for ourselves—we were created to make Jesus known. Since then, he has devoted his life to boldly sharing the Gospel everywhere he goes: On airplanes. In airports. On beaches. In businesses. On the streets. With strangers. With anyone willing to listen. Felix passionately explains that many people are simply waiting for someone to notice them, pray for them, and remind them that God loves them. He believes too many believers stay silent because of fear, insecurity, or distraction—while countless people around them are desperate for hope. One of the most powerful themes in this conversation is surrender. Felix reminds listeners that true purpose begins when we stop living only for ourselves and start living for what matters eternally. He challenges believers to stop allowing distractions, comfort, and fear to keep them from fulfilling the purpose God created them for. This conversation is filled with encouragement for anyone wrestling with obedience, fear, uncertainty, or purpose: God can be trusted. Obedience opens doors. And surrender leads to transformation. Felix encourages listeners to: Spend daily time with God in His Word. Get connected to a Christ-centered church. Surround themselves with healthy Christian community. And boldly share the love of Jesus wherever they go. You were created for more than survival. You were created for purpose. And your obedience may change someone else’s eternity. What’s one thing God may be asking you to surrender so you can fully walk in His purpose for your life? For more information contact us at rtrdestiny@gmail.com

Anne Coleman Hufham – From Brokenness and Anxiety to Resting in God’s Love

Sometimes the people who look the most joyful and grounded have also walked through deep struggles, hidden pain, anxiety, and seasons of searching for meaning. Behind every testimony is a story of God meeting someone personally and changing their life forever. In this heartfelt conversation, John Martin sits down with Anne Coleman Hufham to share her powerful journey of discovering Jesus, finding her identity in Him, and learning what it truly means to rest in the love of God. Anne grew up in a loving Christian home in Birmingham, Alabama, surrounded by supportive parents and family. But even with that strong foundation, she still wrestled with insecurity, worldly pressures, and searching for affirmation in all the wrong places. Like so many young people, she found herself chasing acceptance, relationships, and temporary fulfillment—hoping those things would fill the ache in her heart. By her freshman year of college, Anne had reached a breaking point. Exhausted, empty, and desperate for something real, she cried out to God from her dorm room and asked Him to take over her life. That moment changed everything. As Anne began seeking Jesus through His Word and spending time in His presence, her heart slowly transformed. She shares how God met her personally through worship, scripture, and a life-changing discipleship retreat where she encountered the love of the Father in a way she never had before. One of the most powerful moments in her testimony came while walking barefoot through a field after a retreat weekend. There, God spoke deeply to her heart: “Today I’m making all things new.” In that moment, shame, guilt, and the weight of her past were lifted, and Anne fully surrendered her life to Christ. But her story doesn’t stop there. Anne also opens up honestly about a later season in life where she battled intense anxiety for nearly two years—even while deeply pursuing God. She shares how confusing and painful that season felt, wondering why healing wasn’t coming immediately despite prayer, fasting, and faith. Yet even in the middle of anxiety, God never abandoned her. Instead, He used that difficult season to strengthen her faith, deepen her dependence on Him, and shape her into the woman He was calling her to become. Through time and surrender, God eventually brought healing and freedom. Anne’s story is a reminder that following Jesus does not mean life becomes perfect or pain disappears. It means we no longer walk through hardship alone. This conversation is filled with hope and encouragement for anyone feeling lost, anxious, ashamed, or far from God: You are not too broken. You are not too far gone. And your story is not over. God is not afraid of your mess. He sees your pain, your struggles, and your fears—and He still wants relationship with you. Anne encourages listeners to: Spend time daily in God’s Word. Find a Christ-centered church community. Surround yourself with accountability and godly friendships. And learn to rest in the truth that you are fully loved by the Father. No matter where you’ve been or what you’re carrying today, Jesus is still making all things new. What’s one burden or fear you need to fully surrender to God today? Contact Anne Coleman Hufham: 📧 annecoleman@triumphofhope.com For more information contact us at rtrdestiny@gmail.com

Ashley Julian – From Addiction and Brokenness to Redemption and Restoration

No one is too far gone for God. No addiction is too strong. No past is too broken. And no life is beyond the reach of His grace. In this powerful and deeply moving conversation, John Martin sits down with Ashley Julian to share a testimony of radical redemption, restoration, and the life-changing power of surrendering everything to Jesus. At first glance, many people see Ashley’s joy, peace, and bright spirit and would never imagine the darkness she once walked through. But behind her smile is a story marked by years of addiction, brokenness, pain, and hopelessness. Ashley shares how she struggled with addiction from the age of 12 until she was 35 years old. During those years, her life spiraled deeper into destruction. She lost custody of her children, battled alcoholism, and found herself trapped in cycles she could not break on her own. She tried different ways to escape the addiction, but nothing truly worked. Then one day, everything began to change. A friend invited Ashley to church. At first, she resisted. She didn’t feel worthy, didn’t want to go, and had no idea that one invitation would completely alter the course of her life. That night, Ashley attended a Pentecostal church service and encountered the presence of God in a way she had never experienced before. Later that evening, she made the decision to be baptized. And when she came up out of the water, something changed. Although she didn’t fully understand it at the time, God had begun setting her free. Soon after, Ashley’s life took another dramatic turn. Facing multiple warrants and legal trouble, she found herself standing at a crossroads. In one of the most powerful moments of her testimony, Ashley shares how the Holy Spirit spoke clearly to her while she was hiding from police—telling her to stop running and walk out the front door in surrender. That surrender became the beginning of true freedom. While serving time in jail, isolated and stripped of everything familiar, God met her again. Through prayer and obedience, Ashley applied to Path of Grace, a long-term faith-based recovery program in Florida. Despite every obstacle and every fear, God opened the impossible doors for her to leave Wyoming and begin a brand-new life. At Path of Grace, Ashley not only found sobriety—she found Jesus. There, she began learning who she truly was in Christ: Redeemed. Chosen. Forgiven. Loved. Through counseling, discipleship, church community, and time in God’s presence, her entire identity began to change. The shame of her past no longer defined her future. And God wasn’t finished restoring her story. Ashley also shares how her marriage, which was headed toward divorce, was miraculously restored after her husband encountered Jesus as well. Today, they remain married, reunited with their children, and living as a testimony of God’s power to heal families and rebuild what once seemed lost forever. This conversation is filled with hope for anyone struggling with addiction, depression, shame, fear, or hopelessness: God still restores. God still heals. God still redeems. Ashley encourages listeners to: Spend daily time in God’s Word. Get connected to a Bible-believing church. Surround themselves with godly community and accountability. And most importantly—fully surrender to Jesus. Your story is not over. There is still hope. And freedom is possible through Christ. What’s one area of your life where God may be asking you to stop running and fully surrender today? Contact Ashley Julian: 📧 Ajprov356@icloud.com [Ajprov356@icloud.com] For more information contact us at rtrdestiny@gmail.com

Travis Wilburn – From Addiction and Isolation to Freedom Through Community

Sometimes the greatest transformation happens when we finally stop pretending we have it all together. Behind the smiles, success, and appearances, many people are silently battling addiction, shame, anxiety, fear, and hopelessness. They believe the lie that they’re alone in their struggles—but God never intended for us to fight alone. In this honest and powerful conversation, John Martin sits down with Travis Wilburn to share a testimony of redemption, freedom, and the life-changing power of godly community. Travis opens up about growing up in a Christian home but spending nearly ten years running from God and chasing the world. Like so many people, he searched for purpose and peace through partying, alcohol, and temporary distractions. What started as casual drinking eventually became a coping mechanism for life itself. Good day? Drink to celebrate. Bad day? Drink to numb the pain. For years, Travis lived trapped in cycles of addiction, lust, shame, and frustration—while still believing in God on some level. But deep down, he felt stuck and powerless to truly change. Then everything shifted. At 25 years old, Travis began sensing God gently drawing him back. Night after night, while his friends were out partying, he found himself sitting alone in his room listening to sermons, taking notes, and feeling God awaken something inside his heart. One night, while watching a message from Pastor Andy Stanley, Travis responded to an altar call alone in his bedroom. He raised his hand, surrendered his life to Jesus, and encountered the presence of God in a real and personal way. But even after giving his life to Christ, Travis still struggled with hidden sin and cycles he didn’t know how to break. That’s when God used something unexpected to change his life forever: a small group. Through authentic Christian community, Travis finally experienced what it meant to stop hiding. Sitting in a room full of men honestly sharing their struggles, fears, addictions, and failures, he realized he wasn’t alone. For the first time, he confessed the things he had kept hidden for years. And healing began. Travis shares how accountability, prayer, honesty, and brotherhood became the tools God used to bring lasting freedom into his life. He explains that true healing often begins the moment we stop concealing our struggles and bring them into the light. As scripture says: “Confess your sins to one another and pray for one another, that you may be healed.” This conversation also highlights the importance of surrounding yourself with godly people during life’s hardest moments. Travis recounts a terrifying season when his young son suffered a serious accident and was airlifted to the hospital. In the middle of fear and uncertainty, it was the prayers and support of Christian community that carried their family through. Today, Travis passionately encourages others to: Get into God’s Word daily. Find a Christ-centered church. Join a small group and walk in authentic community. And never believe the lie that you are alone. No matter what addiction, fear, anxiety, or struggle you’re facing today, freedom is possible through Jesus Christ. You don’t have to hide anymore. You don’t have to fight alone. And your past does not disqualify you from God’s purpose. What’s one struggle you need to bring into the light and stop carrying by yourself today? Contact Travis Wilburn: 📧 traviswilburn1@gmail.com [traviswilburn1@gmail.com] For more information contact us at rtrdestiny@gmail.com