John Edwards: Confessions of a Former Drug Addict Turned Preacher

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Encouragement Conquers All

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Encouragement Conquers All Podcast with your host, Justin Fatica


Do you want to find the strength to turn your struggles into a source of inspiration and transformation? Embracing vulnerability and finding strength through faith is the key. Ready to discover the solution to achieve this result? Let's dive in!


About the guest, John Edwards:

John Edwards is the founder and executive director of Pew Ministries, a Catholic apostolate with the mission of bringing the person of Jesus Christ to the person in the pew. John is a Catholic speaker and evangelist who has spoken all across North America and has been featured on Catholic media such as Pints with Aquinas, The Catholic Talk Show, The Chris Stefanick Show, and EWTN’s Life on the Rock. John is the host of the popular podcast Just A Guy in the Pew and currently travels the country giving his Restored Parish Missions and training men to start life-changing men's groups. John’s greatest blessing is being the husband to Angela and the father to Jacob, Allison, and Katelyn. He and his family live in Memphis, TN.


In this episode, Justin and John Edwards discuss how to:

  • Embrace vulnerability to discover inner strength and resilience.
  • Find hope and healing through a faith-based journey of overcoming addiction.
  • Unlock the power of confession and accountability for personal growth and transformation.
  • Experience encouragement and support as essential elements in the journey of recovery.
  • Explore the transformative impact of faith on personal growth and healing.


Key Takeaways:

  • Embracing Vulnerability and Inner Strength
  • John Edwards’s story underscores the power of embracing vulnerability and leaning into one's inner strength. His willingness to openly share his personal struggles not only led to his own healing but also inspired others, proving that vulnerability can be a source of strength.
  • Empowering Journey of Overcoming Addiction
  • John's journey of overcoming addiction is a testament to the strength of the human spirit. Through his faith in God and support from his community, he transcended a destructive path to a life of purpose and service to others.
  • Healing Power of Vulnerability and Connection
  • The healing power of vulnerability and connection is a key highlight of the conversation between Justin Fatica and John Edwards. By openly sharing his struggles, John engendered connections that fostered healing both for himself and others.


“Freedom is a good thing if you know who you are. But if you don't, you look to other people to tell you. And that's how you wind up in situations like I did.”

“I want to go out and help other people find the gift that I found.”

-John Edwards


Connect with John Edwards:

Website: https://justaguyinthepew.com/

Instagram: justaguyinthepew  

LinkedIn: john-edwards-77493545  



Connect with Justin Fatica:

Email: contact@amazingnation.org

Twitter: justinfatica  

Facebook: justinfatica  

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfatic...

YouTube: @justinfatica  


Justin’s Books:

Hard As Nails: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Nails-Mis...

You're Amazing: https://amazingnation.shop/collection...

Win It All: https://amazingnation.shop/collection...

40-Day Prayer Workout: https://amazingnation.shop/collection...

Children's Book : https://amazingnation.shop/collection...


Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez


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