I Put a Gun to My Head Then God Interrupted | Eric Stephens | 063
Coincidence or God? | Miracles, Christian Encouragement & Faith-Building PodcastShow Notes
What happens when someone reaches the absolute end of themselves and God intervenes at the exact right moment? In this powerful episode of When You Look, Mick sits down with Eric Stephens to unpack a story of addiction, rejection, suicidal thoughts, spiritual warfare, and radical transformation through Jesus Christ. After years of chasing the “bad guy” lifestyle—alcohol, drugs, lust, violence, and self-destruction—Eric found himself sitting with a loaded gun to his head, convinced his life was beyond repair. Then the phone rang. What followed changed everything.
Eric shares: • The painful words that shaped his identity • Why becoming the “villain” nearly destroyed him • The terrifying moment he planned to take his own life • How God used one phone call to interrupt his life • Why salvation didn’t instantly end his struggles • The years battle to break addiction and destructive habits • The freedom he found through surrendering fully to Christ • How God led him into ministry, evangelism, and helping others
This conversation is raw, honest, emotional, and full of hope for anyone battling depression, addiction, shame, suicidal thoughts, or feeling far from God.
If you’ve ever wondered whether God still intervenes in people’s lives… this episode is for you.
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Chapters 0:51 - Meet Eric Stephens 4:18 - Villain In His Own Story 7:10 - Bad Boy Behavior 8:32 - Grandmother is Dying 12:01 - Grandmother's Impact 15:51 - Getting to Surrender 17:54 - Back to Church 19:53 - Wanting to End Things 22:45 - The Phone Call 25:54 - Changes 28:24 - Evangelism 32:15 - Coincidence or God? 33:48 - How Has Your Life Changed? 35:18 - Something Else 38:03 - Redwood Ministry 41:12 - Living Out Your Faith 45:59 - Eric's Contact Info
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