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Paul Monroe never expected to find himself homeless, sleeping on a balcony at a place called Christ's Hands in Harlan County. After decades battling severe addiction – shooting up IV drugs, cycling through prison sentences across multiple states, and watching his family relationships crumble – he had finally hit rock bottom.

"I didn't know where else to turn," Paul shares in this raw, unfiltered conversation. "And when I finally decided – or God finally put it on my heart – to get saved and I came to church and prayed, God took everything. My addiction, my cravings... I've not had any kind of craving, no thought of using, nothing at all."

The transformation didn't stop with sobriety. Within months, family members who had previously refused to let him into their homes were welcoming him back. His sister even insisted he stay with her rather than return to the streets after rehab. But Paul's testimony isn't about presenting a picture-perfect recovery story. With remarkable candor, he discusses his ongoing battles with temptation, particularly around lust and sexual thoughts, and how he brings these struggles before God daily.

This conversation between Paul and host Jd dives deep into the realities of addiction, childhood trauma, religious judgment, and what true spiritual transformation looks like. They tackle difficult subjects head-on: the physical and sexual abuse both experienced as children, the misconceptions around "jailhouse religion," and the judgmental attitudes that can prevent people from finding God.

"No matter where you're at, give your heart to God," Paul urges listeners. "I didn't get saved in a church house. I cried out to God and he answered me." For anyone battling addiction, wrestling with past trauma, or simply feeling beyond redemption, this episode offers a powerful reminder that no one is beyond the reach of grace.

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