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SummaryI’m Tony, and for years I chased drugs, alcohol, and even tried to end my life in hopelessness πŸ˜”. Growing up Catholic felt empty, and I never experienced God’s presenceβ€”just rituals and prayers that never stuck. At 33, after my sister brought me to a β€œTeam Challenge” rehab in Melbourne, I hit rock bottom again, surrounded by prayer and worship I couldn’t understand. One moment, I was resisting; the next, I felt Jesus’ love and forgiveness wash over me, freeing me from addiction’s grip like a heavy chain falling away πŸ™Œ. From that day on, my cravings vanished, and I discovered peace and purpose. Now, at 51, with a wife and four kids, I look back in awe at God’s faithfulnessβ€”He never gave me what I wanted but always exactly what I needed ❀️.

Having always wanted to be someone Tony found himself searching for belonging in all the wrong areas. After struggling with drug addictions, alcohol and multiple attempts to take his life, he started to find who Jesus was.
Tony shares a couple encounters with Jesus that have changed his life.
@WhyJesus777

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02:54 Rock bottom in rehab begins
04:12 Four-year bender aftermath
06:30 Physical & mental breakdown
08:05 First encounter at Team Challenge
10:01 Vision of the child on the hill
14:34 Addictions gone forever
17:22 Embracing new life in Jesus
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WhyJesus?
This channel is about the Christian people I meet and their story of why they chose Jesus and continue to follow Him. Why did I make this channel? Jesus has done everything for me. He has given me everything, even his life! I haven’t found anything in this life that comes anywhere close to the beauty, purpose, truth, hope or joy that I find in Jesus. I and the people who share their stories do this unashamedly to give thanks to Him and that others might come to know Him. Revelation 12:10-11 And I heard a loud voice in heaven, saying, β€œNow the salvation and the power and the kingdom of our God and the authority of his Christ have come, for the accuser of our brothers has been thrown down, who accuses them day and night before our God. And they have conquered him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, for they loved not their lives even unto death. I travel around Australia with my family and others going wherever and to whomever God sends us. Why Jesus? Β 
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