Chris A. Testimony

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"If you're out of second chances, Pastor Chris Appleton's story will change your perspective forever. From facing death at the hands of bikers to being miraculously hidden by God, his journey proves no one is beyond redemption.
The son of a counterfeiter who faced nine life sentences, Chris grew up with abuse, abandonment, and addiction as his constant companions. By eighteen, he was a homeless meth addict who woke up naked in bushes after a drug-fueled birthday, disappointed to still be alive. But what happened next defies explanation—a divine encounter at a recovery home where men took turns praying over him continuously for three days, resulting in complete deliverance.
Chris takes us through his transformation from drug dealer to minister, including his painful failures and powerful restorations. Now pastoring a growing church in Maricopa, Arizona, he shares profound insights about kingdom purpose, leadership development, and what he calls "passing on clean oil" to the next generation.
His most powerful message comes from experience: "Failure can really launch you into a greater understanding of what we're doing." Like Peter, who denied Christ but later led thousands to salvation, Chris demonstrates how our greatest failures can prepare us for our most significant impact.
Whether you're struggling with addiction, facing seemingly impossible circumstances, or simply wondering if God can use your broken past, this raw testimony offers hope that will ignite your faith. God doesn't just save us—He positions us for kingdom impact beyond what we could imagine."

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Chapters

1. Introduction to Pastor Chris (00:00:00)

2. Childhood Trauma and Church Abuse (00:10:13)

3. Teenage Years and Life on the Streets (00:24:14)

4. Rock Bottom and Divine Intervention (00:37:16)

5. The Men's Home Experience (00:51:40)

6. Failure, Redemption and Kingdom Purpose (01:20:43)

7. Building a Church in Maricopa (01:40:47)