From Bitterness to Breakthrough: How Biblical Counseling Saved My Family and Ministry

Описание: Do you feel like your life is falling apart—even as a Christian? Have you ever been angry at God, broken by your past, or struggling to hold your marriage, family, or ministry together?

You're not alone.
This is a raw, honest, and redemptive testimony of a man who grew up in a broken home, struggled with anger, bitterness, and spiritual confusion, and tried to lead a church while silently falling apart inside. From a painful childhood to nearly destroying his marriage, to pastoring in his own strength—and finally discovering true transformation through biblical counseling—this story is powerful, emotional, and full of real hope.

🙏 This isn’t just a testimony—it’s a wake-up call to Christian leaders, husbands, fathers, and anyone who feels stuck in the cycle of performing for God rather than walking with Him.

📖 “Salvation changed my eternity—but biblical counseling changed my today.”
In 2021, everything broke. But God was not done.

⏳ Timestamps
0:00 – Introduction: Growing up in a "Christian" town
0:40 – A broken home, three last names, and deep childhood bitterness
1:30 – Hating life, hating God, and fantasizing about escape
2:50 – Father wounds: Waiting for a dad who never showed
3:40 – Teenage anger and cursing God publicly
4:10 – Meeting the girl who would become his wife
5:05 – Unplanned pregnancy, pressure to abort or give up the baby
5:40 – Young marriage, daycare struggles, almost joining the military
6:10 – Working in a mental hospital for 17 years
6:55 – His wife gets saved—he wants to know what's happening
7:30 – Making a false profession of faith; attending church unsaved
8:00 – Salvation comes—but baggage remains
8:55 – Verbal and physical abuse—his wife leaves
9:30 – Desperate for change, but disqualified and bitter
10:00 – Trying to build a church in his own power
10:50 – Ministry success turns to constant setbacks
11:30 – Family falling apart: kids in crisis, daughter struggling in college
12:15 – Searching for help… and finding Biblical Counseling
13:10 – Pastor says, “I won’t counsel your kids—I’ll counsel YOU.”
13:45 – Reluctantly starting counseling—angry and prideful
14:30 – Reading 1 John every day for 30 days
15:10 – It started working… slowly but deeply
15:45 – Transformation spreads through the family
16:30 – Final plea: “Please, please get help. Don’t wait until it’s too late.”

💬 Powerful Quotes:
“I cursed God out loud in high school. I hated Him.”
“I ruined my wife’s life, but she never stopped praying for me.”
“I thought salvation would fix everything—it didn’t.”
“We were pastoring a church while our family was falling apart.”
“Biblical counseling didn’t just change us—it healed generations.”

📌 Topics Covered:
The hidden struggles of pastors and Christian leaders
How trauma, father wounds, and bitterness distort your faith
Why performance-based Christianity doesn’t work
The difference between salvation and transformation
The power of Biblical Counseling vs. traditional or secular methods
How generational cycles of pain can be broken
Encouragement for anyone ready to give up

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📥 If you're a pastor, parent, or just someone who feels like you're drowning in spiritual burnout—this video is for you.

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