Episode 39: James Johnson, Time to Let This Go

One80: Testimonies of Transformation

James Johnson was raised by a devoted single mom on the south side of Chicago. Regardless of his caring upbringing, James chose a life of rebellion and drugs in his teen years that spiraled into full-blown addiction for 45 years of his life.

It wasn’t until James withered away to 135 pounds and had a bad overdose that he was truly at the end of his rope--at 60 years old. With the help of Wayside Cross Ministries, James was able to finally lay drugs to rest and put Jesus in the center of his life. Because of his transformation, friends refer to him as "contagious and infectious." James devotes his time to spreading the love of Jesus and now serves as a greeter at his church and serves at Wayside Cross.
Our Sendoff features poetry from Niko Hays.

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Chapters

1. Episode 39: James Johnson, Time to Let This Go (00:00:00)

2. Raised in south side of Chicago (00:03:45)

3. Knew the name of God but not the fame (00:05:40)

4. Rock bottom (00:08:05)

5. Overdose (00:10:00)

6. I was all about making money (00:11:50)

7. Heart attack (00:14:10)

8. Seeing death at his doorstep (00:16:10)

9. Detox (00:18:30)

10. Coming to Jesus (00:21:00)

11. Now doing God's will (00:23:30)

12. I was scared of the old me (00:26:00)

13. Transformation, God gives me what to say (00:28:00)

14. Becoming Mr. Contagious (00:30:05)

15. Advice for others on how to not relapse (00:31:30)

16. Last question (00:33:45)

17. Sendoff, Niko Hays (00:35:25)