Joshua Broome seemed to have it all—money, fame, and a fast-paced lifestyle as one of the top names in the adult film industry. But behind the scenes, he was silently drowning in depression, isolation, and hopelessness. In this gripping episode, Joshua opens up about the hidden pain beneath his public success, the dark moment he nearly ended his life, and the radical transformation that followed.

This conversation goes far beyond surface-level. We explore the dangerous lies culture tells us about success, identity, and worth—and how Joshua found lasting peace, healing, and purpose through the hope of Jesus.

If you’ve ever questioned your value, felt stuck in your past, or wondered if real change is possible, this story is for you. Don’t miss this unfiltered look at what it truly means to be set free.

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Get Josh's Book: For more in-depth insights and tools, grab your copy of "7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life" by Joshua Broome: https://www.amazon.com/Lies-That-Will-Ruin-Your/dp/154600565X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=VBYFX3FJZTWC&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.dhj9cPMELNnHLYS53rMMUEtAgywJa5I4YNc0IZBg_0ql3oJ1AguTnmjX2Z28P6Z59k_7J92aHcZXw3lqoCw6ow.UKzSSO8lPQRmdOgH586SAoV8t5gtmu4LxYdd2aWLIkY&dib_tag=se&keywords=7+lies+that+will+ruin+your+life&qid=1709616817&sprefix=%2Caps%2C80&sr=8-1
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In this powerful and honest episode, former adult film star Joshua Broome shares his incredible story of how God rescued him from the depths of depression, shame, and hopelessness. Despite having fame, money, and attention, Josh felt empty and broken — even reaching the point of wanting to end his life. But that wasn’t the end of his story.

Discover how Josh encountered God, found true freedom, and began a new life filled with healing, purpose, and identity rooted in something greater. This raw conversation is a testimony to the power of redemption and the hope that can be found in Jesus — no matter how far gone you feel.

You are not beyond God’s reach. There is freedom. There is HOPE.

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Chapters:
0:00 Beginning of How God Freed Me
5:00 Searching for validation
8:00 Conforming to the world
10:20 Identity Problems
13:45 Broken Families
16:00 Rock Bottom
19:50 Feeling Convicted
27:30 Don't believe the lies

In this powerful episode, we sit down with Christopher Prieto—The BBQ Nerd—a champion pitmaster and founder of Prime Barbecue. But this conversation goes way beyond brisket and smoke.

Christopher opens up about his journey from chasing success to finding true purpose. Through setbacks, struggles, and hard lessons, he discovered that BBQ couldn’t fill the void—but God could. This is a story of grace, grit, and radical transformation.

Whether you’re into barbecue, building something from the ground up, or just trying to figure out what life’s really about, this episode is for you.

👇 In this episode:
– How BBQ became both a passion and a pressure
– The breaking point that changed everything
– Finding identity beyond success
– Faith, family, and the fire that refines