Summary

SummaryI’m Dara (Oladi Ernest Ala) from Lagos, Nigeria. Raised a pastor’s kid, I feared a wrathful God and spiralled into rebellion when I moved to a US Christian university. Anxiety, depression and two suicide attempts left me hopeless. God still chased me: an audible voice stopped a transfer, a stranger pulled me from a river, and a Nigerian pastor I’d never met described my US apartment in a vision. I plunged into atheism and Buddhism until books like The Case for Christ dismantled my doubts. One desperate prayer invited Jesus to teach me real faith. Since then joy has replaced despair, lies turned to truth-telling, and counselling and community healed years of trauma. I share my story so anyone drowning in darkness knows Jesus brings light—and lasting JOY.

Dara’s testimony is a powerful story of transformation; from addiction, anger, bitterness, and inner confusion to the hope and healing she found in Jesus Christ.

In this story of her journey, she opens up about the darkness she once lived in, the lies she believed, and the fear that she was destined for hell. But even then, God was pursuing her.

If you’ve ever struggled with doubt, addiction, pride, or feeling like you’re too far gone, this story is for you.
Her story dives deep into the beauty of redemption, grace, and the love of Jesus.

Watch, be encouraged, and share with someone who needs hope.

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Time Chapters
 
00:45 Childhood in Lagos
04:30 Fear-filled altar calls
08:15 Rebellion at college
12:05 Suicide attempts
15:50 Homeless after seed
18:30 River rescue
20:55 Prophetic call
24:40 Atheism & Buddhism
28:10 Investigating faith
32:20 Surrender to Jesus
36:45 New life begins
40:10 Sanctification walk
43:30 Hope for viewers
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