I Tried Everything—Until Jesus Set Me Free | Brandon’s Raw Redemption Story
What happens when everything you chase in life—success, pleasure, status—still leaves you empty?
In this episode of Seekers of Christ, I sit down with Brandon Robertson—a man who went from chasing the world to finding lasting peace in Jesus Christ.
We first met while I was buying a car. But what started as a casual transaction turned into a powerful divine appointment. Brandon had just recently given his life to Christ, and his story absolutely stopped me in my tracks.
Growing up in Alberta with a solid family and a love for hockey, Brandon looked like he had it all together. But behind the scenes, he was slowly spiraling—caught up in drinking, drugs, depression, and the emptiness of trying to "fill the void" with everything except God.
But that’s not where the story ends.
In this raw and honest conversation, Brandon shares his personal descent into darkness—and the miraculous moment he encountered Jesus in the middle of the night. He talks about the struggle, the breakthrough, and what it really feels like to be set free by the Holy Spirit. This isn’t a sugar-coated story. It’s messy, real, and filled with grace.
We talk about:
How Satan uses distraction to lead us away from our purpose
The power of repentance and why it actually works
Why you can’t defeat spiritual strongholds alone
How to know if it’s the Holy Spirit prompting you—or something else
And what it feels like to finally let go and live a clean slate life with Christ
This episode is especially for the youth. If you’ve ever felt lost, unworthy, addicted, ashamed, or just unsure if God is even real—Brandon’s story is going to speak straight to your heart.
If you've been waiting for a sign, this might be it.
The door is already knocking—will you open it?
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