From Cocaine to Christ W/ John Edwards
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- John Edwards shares his powerful life story of finding mercy and God's forgiveness.
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Johns crying, Matt’s crying, I’m crying. This was amazing. If anyone sees this, please pray for my husbands conversion to the faith.
I will pray for you husband! Thank you for watching!
I watched this last nite ard 2 to 3 am (in malaysia) i was crying the whole time too. So touching testimony..
Will save you a bead for him
@@justaguyinthepew no THANK YOU for making this video! I appreciate the prayers and are praying for you too. Life changing video.
@@juw225 right? I cried the whole time. I cleaned while listening until 11:30pm. Couldn’t turn it off. God bless
Shout out to John's wife, Angela for being such a badass woman throughout John's trials and tribulations.
A freakin men. Nothing without Jesus and my Angela!
I would adore an interview with Angela. She is a BOSS woman that I hope is blessed beyond measure.
Yes shout to her and other strong women (like my wife 🙂) who have helped us get a handle on our addiction 🙏
"Every sinner has a future and every Saint has a past"
Amen!
That is such a simple saying, but so powerful. I can't stop reading it, it is so true. Thank you.
@You.Just.Lost.TheGame it’s a quote by Oscar Wilde
When you pray your prayers folks, pray for the lost.
John has a glorious redemption testimony. But not everyone makes it. Like those he saw in that clinic.
The demons of addiction are strong, and they need humanities prayers.
I'm stunned by the grace that led him to confession at his lowest
I ugly cried. What a powerful testimony.
Thanks for watching Luke!
Me too, brother. It was indeed beautiful.
This is a top 5 episode. Absolutely incredible. Praise God!
Thank you so much for watching Andrew! I really appreciate it!
Half way through this great testimony - just to say that Neil is doing a great job changing camera angles to capture all the emotions going on on either side of the table and still giving us focus on the guest AND a general view of them both AND not too much back and forth. Really great, keep it up !
After I ended up in rehab, I realized the only honest conversations I had during my drug addiction was with my drug dealer.
Thank you for sharing your story. I love to hear when someone else has been rescued from the despair of drugs by the saving grace of Jesus Christ. Glory be to Christ Almighty!
Thank you for sharing Kevin! I know that feeling all to well.
God bless you brother!
Same here
I never share things because I'm afraid of oftending some of my non-catholic friends or people who don't want to hear anything religious. But I shared this. Too important not to share. God bless you both.
Thank you so much!!!
Probably one of the most authentic and powerful testimonies that I have ever heard.
Thank you for saying that. Please share away for it helps as many people as possible!
Great interview. I’m a Mum with children raised in and left the faith. Hardest thing in the world is to have your life efforts completely rejected by your children who you’ve poured your life into. Sadly many families do judge you and even sadder shun you. We all rightly celebrate when a prodigal son comes home but as Catholics we need to do so much better in loving and supporting families whose child/children have gone astray while they are walking that road. This is what we aren’t prepared for when we raise our children in the faith.
Just reading this. I’m so sorry you are going through that pain and sorrier about the shunning. I think I’m shocked that you are being treated that way. I pray you find the Lord’s presence, grace, strength and guidance and a loving godly community ❤
@@CICMCB thank you and it’s ok I have come a long way in the past 10 months! God is good and while they haven’t come home to the faith I have found good friends through this who are very compassionate and understanding and the suffering draws us closer to Our Lord.
I was writing this while sleep deprived I should have written “more sorry” not “sorrier”ugh!
@@time-out-tuti-fruti5142 that’s beautiful! Praise God!🙏🏻
@@CICMCB with some hindsight I’ve become more philosophical about the perceived shunning… I now wonder is it because people don’t know what to say or do so avoid you 🤷🏻 If this happens to someone you know treat them as you always would. If they wish to tell you more they will, if not then just being normal is the kindest thing for to do and a relief from the turmoil sometimes. I’m glad this came back up as even though circumstances have changed little Grace has changed us. X
I’ve been beating the sh!t out of myself over my 3+ year nicotine addiction. It isn’t coke, but it sure is a struggle, and I really appreciated this conversation. Thank you both.
I've been addicted to nicotine (smokeless tobacco) since I was in high school and I just turned 30. Trying to get off of it has given me withdrawals to where I can't even function lol, so I know exactly how difficult it can be. Good luck to you too!
@@MrTkillian yeah, it can be pretty bad. I feel it taking a toll on my body every day, but when I remove it from the equation, I can barely get out of bed. Talking? Thinking? Working? Good luck lol. It's a struggle but "thanks be to God who has given us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ".
@@spencermead5338 It was exactly the same for me, couldn't get out of bed and shaking like I was on drugs all day lol. Good luck to you, too!
How is it Matt smokes cigars on his shows and thinks nothing of the terrible addiction as well as being a very band influence to young and old Christian men? Aren’t we supposed to be free of vices and place all our trust and hope for healing in Lord Jesus Christ alone who alone is the balm of Gilead?
@@MichElle-zc9tu would you tell christ that he is wrong to drink with tax collectors?
I need to find a man like Matt Fradd and John. Someone who will lead me to Christ and I him.
This is one of the all time best interviews Matt Fradd has ever released. Amazing, beautiful story. Thank you, John, for sharing this with the world.
Your welcome José! Thank you so much for your kind words!
Well, thanks a lot Matt and John. I haven't shed a tear as a man for many years and now here I am balling my eyes out, blubbering like a baby in the office at work. What a powerful witness of Christ's peace, healing, and mercy.
Hahaha. Thanks for watching and for your kind words!
This was excellent. Easily top 20 Pints episodes of all time. John is a great example of not just how to repent after habitual sin but how to move on from there faithfully even though you still struggle.
Thank you Chad! God bless you for watching brother!
Wow! John's story is so incredible and real. God is so powerful. I was glued to the screen from start to finish during this interview. I just got engaged, and pray I can be half the wife Angela is. I would love to hear her story too. I hope more people hear this story,
John, it doesn't matter how many times I hear your story I am always moved to tears by it. Matt, your genuine reactions to John's story are heartwarming. Your quotes about Angela are so very true, "What a woman" "Angela, you are a beautiful woman" and "I love your wife" are so on the mark. She is one incredible woman and a strong Catholic. Thank you for having John on your podcast, I love your work.
Love you too Amy!
John's honesty is beautiful and inspirational!
Thank you Rebecca!
Its 3am NZ Divine Mercy time.Had to stop listening,Offered up 2 decades for your guest and you. Brought to mind Concluding prayer of D.M. ^Eternal Father whom Mercy is endless and Treasury of Compasion INEXHAUSTIBLE ...that in difficult moments we might not despair nor become despondent...^1st Class conversion testimony given bankground in drugs and alcohol. PRAY for ALL who are suffering and going thru the same as you did to hear and listen to such a GREAT story, THANK you again Matt for bringing WHEW! what a story, with blessings.
This episode is so powerful. Absolutely amazing.
Thanks Connor!
I can't express how thankful I am or the grace God gave me through this conversation. It was exacfly what i needed to hear.
I've struggled with pornography for almost 10 years and have never been able to say it because of the fear. I can't lie about it. God is good, and thank you Matt and John for this.
Had a chance to see him speak at a local Parish and he’s the real deal. I felt like he was speaking directly to me. Then afterwards he took tons of time to come around and meet us and answer questions. Pray for this man and his ministry! God bless him. He is us…me. Very relatable.
Hey Bubba! Thanks so much for your kind words. I really enjoy getting to meet everybody and spend time meeting my brothers in Christ. Which parish was this?
@@justaguyinthepew Your talk at St Brendan’s. Cumming ga. Met you with Andy :)
@@bubbawhisk8243 that’s right. Man I really enjoyed talking to you guys! Thanks for spending the time with me
I just want to say that I cried my heart out watching this video. How great is our God. I hope John and his family are infinitely blessed🥰🙏
Thank you so much for that! And for watching!
I remember watching John tell his story on one of your past episodes and being absolutely blown away. It deepened my trust and faith in God and gave me hope in my own life. John, thank you for sharing your beautiful story and for being such a man of God. God bless you and your family!!
Wow. Thank you so much for your kind words. It’s my pleasure to share in the hopes that it our pain and struggle helps someone else
"And the truth shall set you free"
~John 8:32
That was a very moving testimony.. Thanks be to God for this beautiful man! And thank you Matt for inviting him on your show.
Thank you!
The word that keeps coming up
Selfish
It resonates so much with the church's teaching that children are a gift and they are a reflection of God's love. That they make us put aside our selfishness.
God bless Angela! What a beautiful example of a saintly woman!
I wish my sons and husband would watch this. All I can do is pray and sacrifice because I need God to move them like John finally was moved. 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
I was just thinking the other day that Matt should interview an ex-addict, and here it is..
John, God bless you. May God protect you and Mother Mary pray for you.
It isn't often when a video will make me ugly cry, but this time, it did. God bless you both brothers.
God lead me to this interview. Praise God, this is what I needed to hear.
May the Lord be with you and bless you.
Whatever you are going through, don’t give up. All our stories may be very different but essentially the same, enslaved, crippled and in darkness without Him, with Him, light and mercy, a long journey but He’s there to pick us up every time we fall, grasp our hands and help us along the way. Let’s keep grabbing His Hands! May we meet in heaven
I have a question...how could anyone in good conscience downvote these two men of God?
I went to my first shape-note singing at Bethel Primitive Baptist Church in Bruce, MS years before my own conversion to Catholicism. It's a small world after all. God love you, John, thank you for sharing your story.
Wow that’s amazing! My dad still lives there off hwy 32
@@justaguyinthepew I'm currently living in Mobile, AL, but my mom is still in NE MS working at the clinic in Woodland 😊 it always makes my heart glad to "meet" home folks who are all-in for Christ and the Church He founded!
@@justaguyinthepew p.s. I also suplexed my cousins multiple times at Nana's house, please don't tell mom
Welcome home brother!! God is so good. Viva Christo Rey 🙏✝️❤️
Very powerful. God bless and protect all our men, husbands, brothers, sons, nephews, uncles, friends. Thanks for sharing your story, John.
I was intrigued by the clip from this interview. I was moved to tears at God's Mercy and Provision.
Thank you for watching!
This is so powerful. I’ve learnt so much from your story, John. Thank you. Your wife-she’s a saint! Praise God for His grace and mercy again and again. There are very few stories about heroin addicts turning around or so I haven’t heard so your story shows there’s hope! God bless your family, John🙏
I saw him on a video with TMIY at my parish a few months ago.
I can't put into words how powerful your testimony has been for me. The mercy of Jesus has me in tears. Praise God for His redemption in your life and His unfailing love for us all. He truly gives more than we can ask or imagine. Thank you for reminding me of how much I have to be grateful for and how much I need to return to Him. May God abundantly bless you both!! 🙏🙏
Thank you Katarzyna! I am so glad God used it to bless you!
The prodigal son returns. Matt this has to be one of your best videos. Thanks for sharing your testimony John, God bless you always.
Thank you for watching!
What an amazing story, best interview I've heard in a long time
1:21:00 From what he said before, he was in a state of grace. Ive been timelining if he was in a state of grace this whole time. He went to confession 4 days before he went to jail...Holy Thursday. Was bailed out and went to church Easter. Then went to this church. So unless he committed a mortal sin, he was in a state of grace.
i listended to this today at work and was crying relising what love God has for us and that he rly doesnt give up on anybody
So inspiring, and such a beautiful conversation between 2 men! John's testimony and spiritual encouragement truly embodies what first attracted me to truly embrace Catholicism. It's in stark contrast to many Catholic CZcams channels that are basically just offering up a delve into a daily Church scandal. This is such a great channel, Matt!
Thank you so much for watching. God bless you!
Halfway through and I'm crying my eyes out. Thank you for sharing. Today this is an important story for men to hear.
Thanks so much for watching it!
I shared this to my sons .
Thank you for your testimony just amazing
Wow, what a testimony and conversion when his Dad showed up like the prodigal son. God bless thank you Matt for your program.
Thanks for watching!
This is the most powerful episode I have seen so far from this show
Thank you for watching and for saying that Michael!
😭😭😭😭💖💖💖 this is amazing. Thanks Matt for the long interviews.
Incredible story! I cried at least 50 times.
Thanks for watching God bless you!
This was absolutely unreal. Thank you both 🙏
Your welcome! Thanks for watching!
WOW! WOW! WOW!!! Simply BEAUTIFUL. What a BEAUTIFUL wife and your father too. GREAT priest to insist you take the BODY of CHRIST.what a Godly Welcome..GOD IS GOOD ALL THE TIME.THANK you for bringing this fantastic testimony. GOD BLESS
Thank you for watching!
What an inspirational episode! Thank you! After watching it I just want to pray and go to church more often. God bless.
I cannot thank you enough for this broadcast and everything involved in it I'm on my second day sober and struggling only because I'm in an environment where I'm very abused I've never considered myself an addict just a pothead, alcohol alcoholism is prevalent my family so I thought avoid being a drunk but for about 20 years I still actively practiced drinking here and there, and when covid came and booze could be delivered and I'm here isolated and potentially out of pot then came the return of vodka I thought I was just buying it to photograph the bottles and then when I cleared four bottles by myself I mean it took a few weeks but I was like wow I can't find my inner peace right now without a vice and it scared me, but I'm getting harassed in my neighborhood because I choose not to get vaccinated I'm isolated from my family over my faith I've cried so many tears that it's been the only thing to help me sleep or eat... And to get the support of a Catholic community I have to do it through the phone because believe you may it's not happening locally.. at least when it comes down to getting human contact or even a phone call to my own mom for 2 years just to offer her counseling or communion I've asked everyone it's really sad , but I very lucky to have Blessed Sacrament Adoration available 24 hours a day down the street from where I live right now but I signed my own eviction papers from my mother she's not in her right mind and I forgive her, but terrorize me to think whose hand she's in, I just want God to be back in her life full time, but the fact that my siblings turned against me and all her non-practicing neighbor friends have really chosen to gang up on me it's been super hard.... But when you made the comment about seeing Johnny Depp's Blow although I've used cocaine I realized after the first couple times I used it as my boss was providing it for us to keep busy at work tending bar I could see this could be easily be a problem and I was not interested in buying it, but I did once or twice and I hated myself for it, but I will never forget sitting in the movie theater ,watching Blow snorting it up my nose with some odd little sneak a toque and I'm not sure why I felt the need to do that and the guy provided it seemed seems to snort about a kilo through the whole damn movie I don't know how, I'm thinking about him right now and I'm praying for him and I hope that he's alive and well. And there's an embarrassing moment that I could have kept to myself... The devil loves an orifice he'll use whatever he can to get up inside you.
Oh I'm definitely sharing this
I dont know why I have been avoiding this episode, probably due to my past. So glad I watched it. Thank you, John!
God Bless this man, thanks for sharing this John. This story will stick with me.
Beautiful story. Praise God! 🙌🏽❣️
Wow, what a powerful testimony! I’m crying! I was glued to listening the whole time while I go about my chores. Thank you for sharing your story and for your ministry. I think testimonies are a great way to evangelize.
Excellent interview! So happy for John that he found the path that worked for him. No diss on him that the 12 steps didn't help much (or maybe it did a bit) but as soon as this podcast ended, a recent Bihop Barren video came up and he mentioned the 12 steps and how the acknowledgment of needing a higher power is so crucial. 🙂
This is a powerful podcast! Thank you John for sharing your testimony.
You are welcome brother!
Thanks for your testimony bud, plenty of honesty and action on your part, ace!
Just a note on the AA comment. I'm a AA dude who lives the steps therefore, my life has meaning, fulfilment, peace etc etc. My life is all about doing Gods will, that's the whole idea of the AA program. The guys you mentioned kinda sound like what we call "dry drunks", guys who just turn up and expect to get the results without taken the action.
Kinda similar to the Catholics who go to mass, take communion but can't distinguish a holy day or a day ran on self . People who go to mass yet go home and swear, or kick the cat or get through the day on there own will.
Just a bit of feedback that might help you understand those two AA guys you met. Unfortunately, without the program they hadn't found God just yet.
All the best amigos!
Anthony
An Irish man in Australia
Wow... Mercy of God is incredible
Amen!
Wow! Praise be to God! Amazing testimony. God bless you Jon for sharing your story. I was so encouraged. I am in tears.
Thanks for taking the time to watch it! God bless you!
Phenomenal testimony and interview. So much hope!! God bless you both.
Is there a “Jane” Edwards podcast, or Just a Gal in the Pew? This guy is wonderful and I need a female version of this.
I agree
As always you bring on great stories Matt! Praying for all of us in marriage to be as good as the speakers wife and praying for our priests to be solid in speaking the truth in a merciful way ! You guys make me wanna stop everything and go pray! 😉
This is beautiful ♥️
Thank you John for sharing your testimony!
This was absolutely amazing! Thank you so much for sharing your story....Matt you and your podcast are a blessing to us all ! God bless you and all your guests 🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤🙏🏻❤
Incredible podcast! Enjoyed it from start to finish.
This was one of the best interviews I have seen on this channel. I cried during many parts of it. It also made me realize I need to change a lot of stuff in my life
I love the way he tells his story, 2nd time listening
What a truly moving and inspiring interview! Thank you John and Matt for making it possible!
This was so amazing. Thank you brothers for this talk.
What a beautiful story! And a great, honest discussion of 2 men :) Also, Angela is a beautiful wife, she's so awesome! That was powerful and I'm glad I could for a moment leave all the turmoils of the world and listen about God renewing someone's life. Even the small detail about the other inmate helping with the telephone was so uplifting. Thank you for that!
Thank you for watching!
Just beautiful! Thank you for opening your heart. You have shown great humility. God bless you and protect you and your beautiful family.
Thank you Adriana. God bless you!
Thursday, I love this episode. The ones with personal testimonies are so good.
Wow wow wow. This was a beautiful story. Thank God for loving, compassionate, Christ like priests.
Thank you and amen on the priests!
Matt: "We go back like a dog to his vomit..."
Like I needed that stuck in my head
Thanks Matt
Jerk
😂
The strange irony, hearing that. How many times I have said this and how true it is. Concupiscence is an agonizing lure. Pray that The Lord, shall keep us each from sin. May Christ aid us in the increase of Virtues, and the diminishment of vices.
@justaguyinthepew you earned yourself a subscriber my guy. God bless you man!
Thank you so much!
I've really enjoyed this one. It's amazing how God can work through everyone.
A fellow NAPA Auto Parts alumni! Phenomenal turnaround story, God Bless.
Hahaha. Thanks for watching!
I never cry. But I cried. And then realized Matt was crying too. So that's okay.
Thank you for watching!
Beautiful!!!! ❤️❤️
From 1:39:50.... Identity! After you realize who you're inherently called to be, nothing else makes sense and sin feels like sin. That is no small thing and I am overjoyed for any and everyone who comes to that realization. Blessed be God!
Amen. Thanks for your comments!
When I wrote the title of this video I thought to myself: yeah... nah... must be just another drug addict boring story. I was so wrong. What a beautiful story and conversation. Thank you guys.
Come, Holy Spirit, come grant us faith, hope and love.
Ps 130:3, Jn :10:27
“My sheep hear my voice, says the Lord; I know them, and they follow me.”
😇Be Merciful, O Lord for we have sinned.
PSALM
10/27/21
Holy Spirit, magnifier of all,
pray in me the truth
to enter into truth where I am not.
There is no creature smaller than me;
my smallness is upheld
with yet more smallnesses.
Above my head I see more ground;
buried is my corpse
beneath yet more bodies of death.
I have no grip on things;
my words have lost their power;
my feet do not move across the ground.
I am like the stone the builders rejected
which has not become a cornerstone
but broke apart into rubble upon rubble.
Exchange me for you, great One!
Strain me into solutions of your name;
pulverize me into your powders;
sanctify the complications I have made.
I am a sequence of lost failures
without your touch;
I am a being without place
unless your genius place me.
Come, Holy Spirit,
nearest water,
listen to the plea of my scorched heart!
Piece me back together what I've broken.
Lead me to drink
where I am found.
This is a beautiful testimony.
THIS guy's STORY is Very INTERESTING.
Matt,
Your podcast is amazing dude. I met John 3 years ago through CMLA and have heard his story many times. But, in this setting, it provided him the comfort zone to go deeper. I hope to get to work with you some day through ministry. I direct a men's conference in the Diocese of Beaumont, Texas. John will be a presenter this coming August. Hopefully we can work you into 2023. John has my contact info.
Memphis baby! That’s my home. Hope to meet John someday!
Thank you so much for sharing your story . God LOVE YOU AND YOURS
Incredibly moving!
Beautiful stuff. Thanks be to God. I am still crying :). God bless
This was an amazing interview!!! Thank you!!
One of the best so far
Is there a video of Angela telling her side of the story? She's a real hero in this story.
We are working on this! She wants to share her side. You are so right, there are to heroes in this story and I am not one of them. It was Jesus and Angela.
@@justaguyinthepew looking forward to it! This is the second time I'm watching your story (first time was on the Catholic talk show). I was still so moved and I think I'll be moved even after the 100th time. God is so very merciful.
@@ashwith thank you!
We’re all broken. Some more dramatically than others.
God bless.
@@justaguyinthepew Thank you for sharing.
What an inspiration you are John!!!!
Bertha, thank you! Praise be Jesus Christ and for the merciful heart of my Angela.