#218 George Decena: The Garage Confession, How God's Voice Saved My Life

Death to Life podcast

George shares his powerful journey from addiction to grace, demonstrating how the gospel's true message breaks cycles of sin and religious performance when properly understood.
• George was a 24-year-old alcoholic and porn addict when he first encountered God in 2007
• Initial freedom through salvation gave way to legalistic Christianity that created deeper bondage
• Five years of religious performance led to suicidal thoughts despite being heavily involved in church
• The turning point came when God spoke to him during a suicide attempt in his garage
• Understanding his value and identity in Christ broke the cycle of guilt and condemnation
• Reading Matthew 6 with fresh eyes revealed how God saw his worth beyond his performance
• Freedom came not through fighting temptation harder but through embracing his true identity
• Religious legalism creates a mindset that makes freedom impossible by focusing on sin management
• True transformation occurs when believers see themselves as already free rather than constantly fighting sin

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Chapters

1. Finding Freedom From Sin Through Jesus (00:00:00)

2. Early Exposure and Addiction Formation (00:04:20)

3. When Legalism Replaces True Freedom (00:11:54)

4. The Breaking Point of Religious Performance (00:27:32)

5. Suicidal Thoughts and God's Interruption (00:40:58)

6. Discovering Worth and True Identity (00:57:32)

7. The Power of Truth Over Emotion (01:11:21)

8. Finding Freedom in God's Love (01:25:06)