A football star, a double life, and a teen dad: Josh’s Story
When Josh's family abruptly moved to Argentina, his life took a tumultuous turn. Returning to Oklahoma left him feeling lonely and like an outsider in his once very familiar community. This feeling led him down a path of trouble including drug & alcohol abuse. As the repercussions of his actions jeopardized a football scholarship, God intervened and presented him with an opportunity to attend a ministry college, revealing the life that awaited him; a life filled with purpose and destiny.
Josh’s story is all about understanding that the life you see on the outside is not the life people experience on the inside. When we surrender to God, it doesn’t mean our lives will become picture perfect. Experiencing God’s salvation means having Him by our side through every step of our life journey, and trusting that he will get us through our toughest moments.
Today I’m excited to share Josh’s story with you, because while his story is unique, there are so many people who can relate to his spiritual journey. Now that he’s a youth pastor, Josh wholeheartedly believes that every step he took in his life was necessary to bring about a transformation in the lives of the young people in his community.
If you’d like to keep up with our guest, feel free to connect with Josh on his social media channels:
IG: j.a.holland
Email:shuaholland@gmail.com
5:49 “Found out we were moving to another country. Big jump from Claremore Oklahoma to Mendoza Argentina….That world changed very quickly. I was thrust into something different.”
10:44 “I was that awkward kid that moved away, and felt so alone when we came home”
15:23 “We used to throw eggs at houses, toilet paper as well. Saran wrap cars with chocolate syrup, and other terrible things.”
18:21 “I was a two faced person for years and years. Even into adulthood getting sober I still found myself pulling myself out of that two faced person.”
39:55 “I had two friends show up with a fifth of Crown, finished it and came back to the games. One of them got in trouble, and thought we got away with it…Everything crumbled down.”
49:44 “Their Christian little lives were so perfect. I say that with drama in my voice because a lot of times you don’t know all the things about them”
56:44 “I don’t think until the other day I knew what love was. I would die 1,000 deaths for this kid, and she can’t even open her eyes yet. I felt more understanding in those first couple days of my daughter's life about how God feels about me.”
Are you ready to meet this man our guest can’t stop talking about? If you or someone you know is struggling or experiencing wavering faith in God, I encourage you to explore the following resources below. Should you desire personal support and want someone to reach out to you directly, please don't hesitate to send us an email. Myself and my team are here to assist you and provide the assistance you seek.
https://www.youversion.com/the-bible-app/
Three Circles App
988 Suicide & Crisis Hotline
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