Summary

My name is Nick, and I grew up in a small farming community with a loving Christian family. Although I believed in God, I had no real relationship with Him. As a teenager, I began drinking, which led to heavier substance abuse in college and beyond. My life spiraled into addiction, and one night, while driving under the influence, I ran a stop sign and caused a collision that instantly killed four people—people I actually knew.

That moment shattered my life and countless others. I woke up in jail, full of guilt, shame, and hopelessness. Eventually sentenced to 24 years in prison, I was overwhelmed by regret and wrestled with suicidal thoughts. In my darkest moments, I finally cried out to God. Slowly, I started praying every day, clinging to the Lord for the strength to make it just through each count time.

Over the years in prison, God placed people in my path who encouraged me in my faith. I found hope, discovered authentic relationship with Jesus, and began to realize that He had forgiven me—no matter how great my sin. Learning to forgive myself became a daily choice.

Miraculously, after nearly 15 years inside, I was granted an early release. I was able to meet with the victims’ families face to face and express my sorrow, and I promised to honor their loved ones by sharing my story to help others. Today, I’m living in freedom, serving at my church’s Dream Center, and trusting God to continue transforming my life. His grace took me from brokenness in addiction to a life of purpose and love in Christ.

Time Chapters

01:20 My Early Life and Drinking
03:45 College Years and Drug Use
05:20 The Job Interview Hopes
07:50 Drunk Driving Accident
10:35 Shocking News at Hospital
12:50 First Weeks in Jail
16:10 Prison Sentence and Darkness
18:50 Meeting Mike in Prison
22:30 Transfer to Grafton
26:50 Discovering True Faith
32:10 Facing Victims’ Families
38:25 Release and New Purpose
42:30 Forgiveness and Surrender
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In great detail, Nick peels back all of the layers of his life and shares how Jesus loved him through the worst moments of his life.

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Prisoners For Christ Ministries
Welcome to Prisoners For Christ Ministries. This channel will give a voice to those who were physically incarcerated (like me) and spiritually incarcerated in sin and are now following Jesus. Each testimony will lift up the name of Jesus and magnify the power in His unending love, grace and mercy.  
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