Twelve | The Lazarus Life: Unwrapping New Freedom

"Unwrap him and let him go." — John 11:44

What happens after we make the decision to turn our lives over to God? In this gathering, we look at the miracle of the "Second Chance" through the lens of the Lazarus story. We explore the idea that while God provides the life, the community helps us unwrap the "grave clothes" of our past—the felonies, the addictions, and the old ways of thinking that still try to cling to us.

Pastor Allyssa moves from the "decision" of Step 3 into the lived experience of transformation. By exploring the story of the raising of Lazarus, she illustrates that God’s work doesn't end when we are "brought back to life"—it involves the messy, communal process of unwrapping the "grave clothes" of our old habits and character defects.

This video is an intimate look at the heart of our community, featuring:

A Deep Dive into Grace: Understanding how God works in our lives before, during, and after we find recovery.

The "Piranha" Faith: A humorous and heartfelt story of finding God in the Amazon River.

The Prison to Pulpit Journey: A testimony on how Step 3 changes the narrative of a "permanent" criminal record.

George’s 30-Year Turnaround: Why praying "every second" is the key to finally making recovery stick.