Lost a Dream, Gained the Savior – Brian’s Story

In this episode of Raw Jesus Talk, Brian Bolster opens up about how his childhood dream of swimming for Team USA was shattered by a life-altering injury. What felt like the end of everything he had worked for became the moment he encountered the transformative love of Jesus. From the depths of pain and shattered dreams, Brian’s life was radically changed—not by his own ambitions, but by God’s greater purpose. Tune in for a powerful story of redemption, love, and how Jesus takes us from our dreams to His divine purpose.

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Best Friends with Jesus: Judah’s Story

Judah’s journey is a powerful testimony of redemption—from incarceration in the California judicial system to walking in freedom with Jesus and serving orphans in South Africa. Once bound by addiction and hopelessness, he now knows Jesus as his best friend, constant companion, and ultimate source of freedom.

In this episode of Raw Jesus Talk, hear how God’s relentless love transformed Judah’s life—from a jail cell to a life filled with purpose and service. His story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of grace.

🎵 Song Feature:

“Ain’t No Grave / Spontaneous (Baptisms)” – MBL Worship

Listen here - https://open.spotify.com/track/0daBQOikOg7AdPzv92748C?si=g4plqm33SVqNGdFCiNdVvA

📀 DVD Mention:

“Witch City and the Children of Light” – Watch Justin Allen and the Global Awakening team set up a healing and impartation booth at the Halloween Festival in Salem, Massachusetts. God shows up and shows beloved people how very real He is and just how precious they are to Him.

See here- https://globalawakeningstore.com/products/witch-city-dvd-1?srsltid=AfmBOorvN5bfMJuYWf4rYwov14juIlYObgfKwgNqKHVD2rGIrRGKcckB

📖 Bible Verse Correction:

In this episode, Beka misquoted a verse. The correct reference is: “Thus you nullify the word of God by your tradition that you have handed down. And you do many things like that.” – Mark 7:13 (NIV)

📚 Old Testament Reference:

The account of the daughters of the line of Manasseh receiving their father’s inheritance: “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying: ‘The daughters of Zelophehad are right in what they are saying; you shall indeed let them possess an inheritance among their father’s brothers and pass the inheritance of their father on to them.’” – Numbers 27:6-7

📌 Clarification:

At the 41-minute mark, Judah encourages supplementing Bible reading with podcasts, fellowship, and other faith-based resources—not replacing it. His point is simply that God meets you where you are—whether through a podcast, book, or conversation. He’s not upset if you miss a devotional—His heart is for relationship above all else.

We at Raw Jesus Talk believe there’s no substitute for Scripture, and we encourage all followers of Jesus to stay rooted in the Word. As Scripture says: “So then faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of God.” – Romans 10:17 (NKJV)

Melissa grew up feeling unwanted, always on the outside looking in. Given up for adoption, she wrestled with her worth—until God’s love found her in an unexpected way. In this episode, she shares how she encountered the God of justice, who sees, pursues, and loves us even in our mess.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses themes of adoption, rejection, and death.

Further Reading & Listening:

God’s Layered Love – A powerful teaching by Al Houghton on how God’s love meets us in every season. (https://wordatwork.org/product/gods-layered-love-book/)

Verses on Jesus and Justice – In the following verses, Jesus is explicitly called a prophet (Luke 13:33, Acts 3:22–23), priest (Hebrews 3:1), and king (Revelation 17:14). He is a multifaceted, dynamic God who always engages with us from a place of love. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever, and His heart is that none should perish (Hebrews 13:8, Matthew 18:14). The same God who delivered His people from Pharaoh is able to deliver us from those who would destroy us today.

Black Sheep by Ben Fuller – A song about redemption and belonging. Even when you feel like you’re on the outside looking in, God’s love comes after you to bring you home.