In this powerful and heartfelt episode of I Awaken, Pastor Alex Horton joins host Archita to share his raw testimony of moving from a childhood marked by pain, addiction, doubt, and spiritual disconnection to a life of deep faith, ministry, and purpose. Alex opens up about the pivotal moment he truly grasped Romans 5:8 — that God loved him while he was still a sinner — and how that truth became the anchor of his transformation. He talks candidly about the ongoing battle between flesh and spirit, the healing power of vulnerability (including writing his new book), and how suffering can be redeemed for good. A must-listen for anyone wrestling with past mistakes, mental health struggles, or questions about God’s love.

Key Takeaways

• God’s love is unconditional and unchanging — no matter what you’ve done or where you are right now (Romans 5:8).

• Past pain and failures do not define you; they can become experience that helps you serve and empathize with others.

• Transformation is often instant in the mind, but the flesh fights back — victory comes through prayer, Scripture, and reminding yourself “I am a child of God.”

• Sharing your full testimony (even the messy parts) brings unexpected healing to yourself as well as to others.

• No suffering is wasted; God redeems it — either for eternal reward or to equip you to help someone else walking the same road.

• Jesus’ entire ministry was built on love and kindness — that’s the shift our world desperately needs.

• Studying theology can challenge and correct our misunderstandings of Scripture, leading to deeper, more authentic faith.

Connect with Guest – Pastor Alex Horton

• Book: From Wandering to Walking: A Testimony of God’s Love – Available on Amazon

• Ministry Website: https://www.theheartofwhatwebelieve.org/ (The Heart of What We Believe) – Sermons, devotionals, reflections, podcast & book

• Email for prayer requests or questions: [email protected]

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