Thank you for sharing this. So many families try to keep this quiet, and it is a reality. Thank you for your vulnerability, Colin and congratulations on your new journey. Don't ever be ashamed because you are helping others with your truth
Thank you, Amber, for asking the question that should have been asked from the beginning. As Granger was telling Colin’s story, I kept wondering why Colin wasn’t being allowed to tell the story himself. We needed to hear it from him, and I thank you, Amber, for asking the question so we could hear it from his own mouth. It made a difference. No one can tell your testimony better than you.
This sounds exactly like my sons story who is currently serving prison time. It’s a hard thing to go through, I thank God for delivering Collin , please pray God will do the same for my son.
@@colinbartlett0719Thanks Colin for your testimony, please continue to share as often as you can, it gives people hope, my son is set to be released in October and I’m honestly afraid he will fall back into the same patterns and my family doesn’t want to live that nightmare anymore, it’s tough when they get out and have to start over with felonies hanging over their head, we will continue to support him and pray that God will open doors that only he can, again thanks for your testimony and prayers.
One of the best pod casts so far. We are dealing with this in our life right now. I know until our son totally surrenders , he will not have peace. You are so right about our jail systems, . The people who get out are set up for failure. Our church has started a ministry to council those in jail . Once they get out , we have housing for them with a strict schedule of work, counseling, church,and helping community. BETTERWAY ministries in Atlanta , GA. Wonderful ministry has this, for which our church is trying to model in the upper peninsula Michigan.
This is amazing and I pray that more church’s will do this because being inside and coming out, I was truly blessed to still have the job, the wife, and everything that comes with that. I’ve known so many men and women that come out and have nothing and not a lot of help at all. It’s tough
This is one of, if not the best, podcast so far, and I have saw and listened to a lot!! Please thank him for sharing his journey with us. What a great testimony! Praise God!
Wow God is Good. Thank you Grainger for sharing your brother in law. Colin’s story is heartbreaking and eye opening. Bless him for being brave enough to share. This is by far the most important podcast I’ve listened to. Thank you.
Thank you so much for sharing!! I definitely needed this message!! I’ve been struggling with my walk and Colin said something that hit home!! Praise The Lord!!
I cannot thank you guys enough for this. 10 min in and I'm a big weeping mess. I know God is so good and I'm so grateful for this story. I can't tell you the people in will help. God bless 🙌 🙏
@colinbartlett6480 I remember writing to amber about my own brother, years ago. Not knowing your story but just know I hope all those things I prayed for my brother covered you also. God IS good. More people need to hear the good side of making it out. Amen to you brother.
Thank you Colin for sharing your story with all of us, God is so good. I hope you keep sharing what happened to you because you will be helping more people than you know.
This was a really good podcast, Granger. I pray that many will hear Collin's testimony and be positively impacted by the difference that God can make in one's life. It was good to have Amber there to join in.
thank you for sharing your story Collin. God is so good and saves the broken. This podcast is a great start to my week ❤😊❤ it is so encouraging to hear other brother's and sister's testimonials and how God is working in their lives.
Root of addiction: hurt, abuse, running from the pain, destruction, but God! ...sister knows that year: 2022 Collin, I'm so glad you got on your knees and prayed to God. Amazing testimony, brother in Christ. God is using you to save others. Quiet the noise, let God in. Beautiful. So glad your kids have their Dad back... raising good men is so important. Hugs❤❤❤LiveLikeRiv I lost a cousin to addiction. Man, hearing how invested G was in Collins Godness, so good. 😭 Amber answering 'it will be 3 years , January 2025'. So happy she has her brother back. 47:14 Wow, Preach Collin. I wish my cousin could have heard you.
This was an excellent podcast. Thank you. Congratulations, Colin. Welcome to the family. I agree that sin lives in the dark, but I also believe that sometimes once it’s in the light, it can then live in a lie. 😔
I agree that’s why we have to be honest and open with our thoughts and feelings and surround ourselves with people that love us and that will hold us accountable
Colin-thank you so much for trusting us enough to share your journey. I’m so excited for you and the changes you have made. So many don’t make it out of the claws of addiction and the prison system. What an amazing example you are of what others can look forward to if they follow in your footsteps. Wishing you and your family the very best this New Year and beyond. ❤😊
As a person who works in the Education Department in a correctional facility, I was glad to hear Granger say what he said about the failures of the system. I am a HUGE fan of restorative justice. It takes more time, money, and other resources, but it can truly bring about lasting change. Maybe one day we'll have leaders who will be willing to make the investment in people to do this.
On a separate topic, can we talk about Jonah's story? I remember being taught as a kid that Jonah didn't want to go to Nineveh because he was afraid or just didn't want to do it, but Jonah's story is must more sinister than this. Jonah didn't want to go because he had decided that he did not want the people of Nineveh to be saved from God's wrath. When Jonah finally opened up to God and told the whole story, Jonah is angry with God because Jonah knew that if he taught the message to the people of Nineveh that there was a good chance they'd repent, and if they repented, Jonah knew God would forgive them (which is what happens, so that's why Jonah is so mad). When I was growing up, it seems like the story always stops after the people repent in chapter 3, but chapter 4 tells the rest of the story, and it tells us how awful Jonah was. We also never see any repentance from Jonah, so it's a tragic ending for him. A preacher did a sermon about Jonah's story not long ago, and I remember him ending the sermon by asking us "Who is your Nineveh?" In other words, who are people that we believe are beyond saving or believe don't deserve to be saved by God? It's a great question to ponder and then hopefully resolve before we put our own salvation on the line.
Read 2 Corinthians 7:4 and 7:14 the NLT use pride/proud and the ESV uses pride/boasting what are your thoughts on this concerning your thought process about how all forms of pride is something to stay away from,
@@alamryfarms754 It’s talking about how Jesus left the 99 sheep and went to find the one soul that is lost. It’s explaining how Jesus loves us so much that he would leave a crowd that believes in him to go find the one soul that needs him.
I think they talked about it on a recent Yee Yee podcast, and if I recall correctly, this type of product is going to be part of Yee Yee's lines coming up. They talked about doing more faith-based products.
9941 I spent years waiting for my one and only. I would pray for an exit. I pulled out my list of grievances in prayer, and hear in my heart, "that's all?" Knowing Christ has forgiven me of much much more. My job was to forgive and get out the way, because like Colin accurately stated,"we can't change people." Christ brought her back. One night she got on her knees and cried out to Christ saying take the addiction away because it was going to break her if he didn't. We have a new beginning in life and that life begins and ends with Christ as our one and only.
Colin, I am so glad that you found the Lord and I'm so glad you saw what you was doing and you needed his help. That was a young boy where I live at. He killed a girl because he was on drugs. I don't know what's happened to him, but I'm sure he's still in Preston. I'm sure the boy is still in prison since he had a car accident in front of my house and that little girl was only 10 years old and she died from his mistake for being on drugs. He was not only at his right mind because the drugs had took over his mind. I'd say that's what happened. This has been about 5 years ago so I don't know what's happened to the boy. He was only 21 years old.
God is so good.I'm sorry you had to do prison time but i'm glad you found jesus christ. Will you please pray for my niece Jessica?She doesn't have to spend time in present. Time, but she needs God. And her family, her ex-husband and her daughter. Please pray that they come to know Jesus Christ.
Absolutely. Father in heaven, please put your hands on Jessica and her family. I pray that you give them the knowledge and wisdom to seek You and to seek Your will. I pray that they find peace in You and Your word. I pray that you give Carol comfort through this. In Jesus name, Amen
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Thank you for sharing this. So many families try to keep this quiet, and it is a reality. Thank you for your vulnerability, Colin and congratulations on your new journey. Don't ever be ashamed because you are helping others with your truth
It has been my pleasure, I am not ashamed of my walk or my journey, my test is now my testimony, my mess is now my message
Thank you, Amber, for asking the question that should have been asked from the beginning. As Granger was telling Colin’s story, I kept wondering why Colin wasn’t being allowed to tell the story himself. We needed to hear it from him, and I thank you, Amber, for asking the question so we could hear it from his own mouth. It made a difference. No one can tell your testimony better than you.
Please bring Colin back. I am so happy you got your brother back Amber.
This sounds exactly like my sons story who is currently serving prison time. It’s a hard thing to go through, I thank God for delivering Collin , please pray God will do the same for my son.
Prayers for your son. We are dealing with this in my extended family as well. 🙏🏻🫶🏻
If you guys ever need someone to talk to, I lived it, I’m Colin, I can try and help the best way I can
@@colinbartlett0719Thanks Colin for your testimony, please continue to share as often as you can, it gives people hope, my son is set to be released in October and I’m honestly afraid he will fall back into the same patterns and my family doesn’t want to live that nightmare anymore, it’s tough when they get out and have to start over with felonies hanging over their head, we will continue to support him and pray that God will open doors that only he can, again thanks for your testimony and prayers.
One of the best pod casts so far. We are dealing with this in our life right now. I know until our son totally surrenders , he will not have peace. You are so right about our jail systems, . The people who get out are set up for failure. Our church has started a ministry to council those in jail . Once they get out , we have housing for them with a strict schedule of work, counseling, church,and helping community. BETTERWAY ministries in Atlanta , GA. Wonderful ministry has this, for which our church is trying to model in the upper peninsula Michigan.
This is amazing and I pray that more church’s will do this because being inside and coming out, I was truly blessed to still have the job, the wife, and everything that comes with that. I’ve known so many men and women that come out and have nothing and not a lot of help at all. It’s tough
This is one of, if not the best, podcast so far, and I have saw and listened to a lot!! Please thank him for sharing his journey with us. What a great testimony! Praise God!
Thank you so much for listening, I hope to be back soon!!
The most relatable guest to me. I've never been in that situation but how real he told his story I can relate it to my story
Wow God is Good. Thank you Grainger for sharing your brother in law. Colin’s story is heartbreaking and eye opening. Bless him for being brave enough to share. This is by far the most important podcast I’ve listened to. Thank you.
Colin, thank you. God’s got you.
@@Julie-c8bthank you for listening. All glory to God!!
Thank you, Colin, for sharing your life story. GOD ✝️ bless 🙏 you.
Thank you, and it has been such a blessing to be able to share my story!!
Thank you so much for sharing!! I definitely needed this message!! I’ve been struggling with my walk and Colin said something that hit home!! Praise The Lord!!
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Just “stay the course” as my nanny and mom would tell me. Stay humble and keep God first!
I cannot thank you guys enough for this. 10 min in and I'm a big weeping mess. I know God is so good and I'm so grateful for this story. I can't tell you the people in will help. God bless 🙌 🙏
I pray that my story can reach the people it needs to reach, we are not alone!!
@colinbartlett6480 I remember writing to amber about my own brother, years ago. Not knowing your story but just know I hope all those things I prayed for my brother covered you also. God IS good. More people need to hear the good side of making it out. Amen to you brother.
Thank yall for sharing about your family. I hope this episode touches the one who needs it. It's a powerful testimony.
You’re welcome!!
Thank you Colin for sharing your story with all of us, God is so good. I hope you keep sharing what happened to you because you will be helping more people than you know.
You’re welcome, I look forward to sharing a lot more
AWESOME PODCAST, Amber your brother is so kind!
I love you Collin and am so glad you are still here!!!
Thanks lady, Shaina and I love you guys as well!!!
Please do more episodes like this. As the other comments indicate, this type of conversation really matter to people.
This was a good one, so happy for Collin.
Please bring him back.
This was a really good podcast, Granger. I pray that many will hear Collin's testimony and be positively impacted by the difference that God can make in one's life. It was good to have Amber there to join in.
thank you for sharing your story Collin. God is so good and saves the broken. This podcast is a great start to my week ❤😊❤ it is so encouraging to hear other brother's and sister's testimonials and how God is working in their lives.
Ya Colin!!! Keep going man!!
Well now I'm crying. Just talking about the love in the body of Christ fills my heart with Joy! Church, our forever fam!! ❤️🙏❤️
I love this! ❤❤great podcast!😊
Root of addiction: hurt, abuse, running from the pain, destruction, but God! ...sister knows that year: 2022
Collin, I'm so glad you got on your knees and prayed to God. Amazing testimony, brother in Christ. God is using you to save others. Quiet the noise, let God in. Beautiful. So glad your kids have their Dad back... raising good men is so important. Hugs❤❤❤LiveLikeRiv
I lost a cousin to addiction. Man, hearing how invested G was in Collins Godness, so good. 😭 Amber answering 'it will be 3 years , January 2025'. So happy she has her brother back.
47:14 Wow, Preach Collin. I wish my cousin could have heard you.
I’m so thankful to be back and to have my family back, it’s truly been a blessing
Praise God!
Gooooood mornin!!! Leeeet’s gooooo!!! 🤠☕️
Gooood Morning!! ❤😊
Great episode
I love this my brother had addiction too passed away 24 years ago this is similar story
I’m sorry to hear about your loss, hopefully this story can prevent others from losing their loved ones
Epic episode ❤
Thank you Colin for sharing your story yee yee
This was an excellent podcast. Thank you. Congratulations, Colin. Welcome to the family. I agree that sin lives in the dark, but I also believe that sometimes once it’s in the light, it can then live in a lie. 😔
I agree that’s why we have to be honest and open with our thoughts and feelings and surround ourselves with people that love us and that will hold us accountable
Thank you for sharing 😊
You’re welcome!!
I'm proud of you Collin! What a great testament. Yee Yee
Thank you!!
Colin-thank you so much for trusting us enough to share your journey. I’m so excited for you and the changes you have made. So many don’t make it out of the claws of addiction and the prison system. What an amazing example you are of what others can look forward to if they follow in your footsteps. Wishing you and your family the very best this New Year and beyond. ❤😊
As a person who works in the Education Department in a correctional facility, I was glad to hear Granger say what he said about the failures of the system. I am a HUGE fan of restorative justice. It takes more time, money, and other resources, but it can truly bring about lasting change. Maybe one day we'll have leaders who will be willing to make the investment in people to do this.
If my story can reach someone that I’ve done what I was supposed to do. Thank you for listening!!
@ Based on the response to this podcast alone, your story has the ability to impact a tremendous amount of lives. Please keep telling it.
On a separate topic, can we talk about Jonah's story? I remember being taught as a kid that Jonah didn't want to go to Nineveh because he was afraid or just didn't want to do it, but Jonah's story is must more sinister than this. Jonah didn't want to go because he had decided that he did not want the people of Nineveh to be saved from God's wrath. When Jonah finally opened up to God and told the whole story, Jonah is angry with God because Jonah knew that if he taught the message to the people of Nineveh that there was a good chance they'd repent, and if they repented, Jonah knew God would forgive them (which is what happens, so that's why Jonah is so mad). When I was growing up, it seems like the story always stops after the people repent in chapter 3, but chapter 4 tells the rest of the story, and it tells us how awful Jonah was. We also never see any repentance from Jonah, so it's a tragic ending for him. A preacher did a sermon about Jonah's story not long ago, and I remember him ending the sermon by asking us "Who is your Nineveh?" In other words, who are people that we believe are beyond saving or believe don't deserve to be saved by God? It's a great question to ponder and then hopefully resolve before we put our own salvation on the line.
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The Shopify part sounds like an AI Grainger 🤔
At first, I thought it was Parker doing the ad, lol.
@@bowed305 Same here, and the last podcast too! Immediately thought it was Parker 😅
Great hope for people!
...on another note, I thought 9941 was a unique idea I had a couple of years ago...lol....I guess not, but I love it!
What does 9941 stand for?
I have not heard the story.
Read 2 Corinthians 7:4 and 7:14 the NLT use pride/proud and the ESV uses pride/boasting what are your thoughts on this concerning your thought process about how all forms of pride is something to stay away from,
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I really like your hat and would like to purchase it but I can not find it on your website or Amazon. Can your share where you got it??
What does it mean? I googled it and got a bunch of creepy answers. 😊
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It’s talking about how Jesus left the 99 sheep and went to find the one soul that is lost.
It’s explaining how Jesus loves us so much that he would leave a crowd that believes in him to go find the one soul that needs him.
I think they talked about it on a recent Yee Yee podcast, and if I recall correctly, this type of product is going to be part of Yee Yee's lines coming up. They talked about doing more faith-based products.
Oh! At 34:40 he explains. 99 for 1. Got it!
granger is it your believe that it’s ok for a beer but not a cigarette? because i heard what you have said about a beer
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9941 I spent years waiting for my one and only. I would pray for an exit. I pulled out my list of grievances in prayer, and hear in my heart, "that's all?" Knowing Christ has forgiven me of much much more. My job was to forgive and get out the way, because like Colin accurately stated,"we can't change people." Christ brought her back. One night she got on her knees and cried out to Christ saying take the addiction away because it was going to break her if he didn't. We have a new beginning in life and that life begins and ends with Christ as our one and only.
This is absolutely true and beautifully said. Thank you for this!!
Colin, I am so glad that you found the Lord and I'm so glad you saw what you was doing and you needed his help. That was a young boy where I live at. He killed a girl because he was on drugs. I don't know what's happened to him, but I'm sure he's still in Preston. I'm sure the boy is still in prison since he had a car accident in front of my house and that little girl was only 10 years old and she died from his mistake for being on drugs. He was not only at his right mind because the drugs had took over his mind. I'd say that's what happened. This has been about 5 years ago so I don't know what's happened to the boy. He was only 21 years old.
Is the new ad ai? For shopify
I was wondering about that too. It definitely sounded off.
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God is so good.I'm sorry you had to do prison time but i'm glad you found jesus christ. Will you please pray for my niece Jessica?She doesn't have to spend time in present. Time, but she needs God. And her family, her ex-husband and her daughter. Please pray that they come to know Jesus Christ.
Absolutely. Father in heaven, please put your hands on Jessica and her family. I pray that you give them the knowledge and wisdom to seek You and to seek Your will. I pray that they find peace in You and Your word. I pray that you give Carol comfort through this. In Jesus name, Amen
Please don’t stigmatize Charismatics or Pentecostals!!!! Understand you are a Baptist…. We serve the Same Lord!!!! ❤🙏🏽🫶🏾
Amber smith this is Micah Bewley this was an amazing podcast....love you guys. Please message me back love you all