Send us a textWhat happens when a preacher's kid knows all about God but doesn't know Him personally? In this powerful episode, Ed Green takes us on a journey through his remarkable life transformation. Born into a pastor's family in 1960s California, Ed grew up surrounded by church culture but developed a pattern of "performing" Christianity while internally disconnecting from authentic faith.Ed's story takes us through his military service, where newfound freedom led to increasing struggles with alcohol and cigarettes. Despite maintaining an outward appearance of religious devotion—even serving as a church deacon—Ed lived a compartmentalized life that created deepening rifts in his marriage and family relationships.The turning point came unexpectedly when Ed's wife and daughters caught him smoking on his birthday. This moment of profound shame became the catalyst for genuine surrender to God—a surrender so complete that Ed experienced immediate deliverance from a decades-long addiction. "He took that desire from me that very day," Ed shares, describing how even the smell of cigarettes became revolting to him after his prayer of surrender.Most compelling is Ed's journey to healing from childhood trauma through the Freedom ministry at his church. After years of hiding behind religious knowledge, Ed discovered the transformative power of authentic relationship with Christ. His testimony stands as living proof that no matter how long you've lived with a disconnect between religious activity and genuine faith, transformation remains possible through surrender.Whether you're struggling with addiction, maintaining a double life, or simply feeling disconnected from a faith you've always known about but never truly experienced, Ed's story offers hope that authentic change is possible. Join us for this raw, honest conversation about the difference between knowing about God and truly knowing Him.Support the show

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