God's Men Of Influence Podcast

#88 Addiction and Finding God in Prison - Brian Johnson Brian Johnston is a very different man today than he once was.  Brian suffers from a mental disorder and addictive personality which pulled him away from Jesus during the darkest times in his life.  It wasn’t until his last prison sentence that he finally understood why he was making such bad choices and how God could lead him toward the life he wanted.  This is his testimony “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future - Jeremiah 29:11 Biggest Weakness - The shame of his past still affects Brian.  It makes it more difficult to focus on all the good he has in his life.  It is difficult for him to forgive himself.   Biggest Strength - Love.  God taught him to love himself and love others.  He gives love now as much as is possible. Dark Time - Raised Christian with good parents.  There are things in his family like addiction and mental illness that ultimately beca