The monthly Men's Breakfast & Bible Study at OAG shared by Amanda Peters.
** Edited to remove extended pauses and personal information shared in the study **
Title: From Basic Training to Total Surrender: Rescue, Healing, and a Life Transformed
Summary: A runner-turned-soldier recounts near-misses, a decisive encounter with God in basic training, a harrowing infirmary ordeal, later healing during COVID, and the ongoing journey of sanctification that led to giving 100% to God.
Outline:
00:00 - Welcome & Why This Story Matters
02:52 - Early Faith Without Foundation
05:44 - Protected on the Run: Close Calls & College
08:36 - Chasing Purpose: Teaching, Anxiety, and the Void
11:28 - Joining the Army: Breaking Point & Peace
14:20 - A Breath of the Holy Spirit & Diving into Scripture
17:12 - “Stay Awake or You’ll Die”: The Infirmary Ordeal
20:04 - Hospital Help, Coming Home, and Finding Church
22:56 - Salvation vs. Sanctification: Learning to Walk
25:48 - COVID Healing & Living 100% Surrendered
