Is Addiction a Sin or a Sickness?

I was fourteen when I started asking what I'd give to be famous. By eighteen I was kneeling in front of an idol.I didn't get fame. I got demons, drugs, and years I can't get back.Then God told me to quit the band.CHAPTERS00:00 The Call to Quit the Band00:57 Identity and the Pursuit of Fame04:35 The Allure of Darkness08:54 The Crossroads of Choice10:33 Rejecting Worldly Success11:05 The Struggle with True Repentance14:56 The Cost of Following Christ18:08 Facing Persecution and Rejection24:21 The Decision to Leave the Band29:34 The Ongoing Battle with AmbitionMerch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosChurch: https://redeemerkc.churchChannel: https://www.youtube.com/@SovereignFireStudiosGod is sovereign. His word is sufficient. His Spirit is still moving.Support the show

I left Satanism and heroin etc. I was still in bondage as a Christian — still on Sube, still going back to porn.The secret place is what freed me. Then God gave me a dream about my mother, dead 22 years, that showed me why it mattered.Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.churchChapters00:00 Introduction: Mason’s Dream and Its Significance08:02 Mason’s Journey from Addiction to Faith09:39 The Dream of the Sacred Journal and Its Interpretation11:09 The Legacy of Prayer in Mason’s Family12:30 The Power of the Secret Place in Spiritual Life14:06 Practical Advice for Cultivating Private Prayer15:03 Invitation to Experience Jesus and His PresenceSupport the show

I was into blood and ritual magic before I came to Christ. Full story here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22rP_pJmw0sAfter I was converted, three older Christians prayed over me in a small church for about an hour. One of them started barking. I was sweating and shaking. I spoke in tongues for the first time. They had me break soul ties from my past.It was real. But it wasn't what actually set me free.In this video I walk through what happened in that room, what I believe about deliverance now, and why most of my freedom came somewhere much quieter and more "natural". If you're wondering whether you're demonized, I talk about that too — and why hunting for demons is the wrong instinct.CHAPTERS 00:00 Journey to Healing and Deliverance 09:52 The Struggles of a Former Satanist 20:00 The Process of Deliverance 29:55 Understanding Spiritual Warfare and DemonizationSCRIPTURE REFERENCED Ephesians 5:18 Psalm 105:4 1 Corinthians 6:16 Luke 13:10-17 Mark 9:14-29—Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/ Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudios Venmo: @sovereignfirestudios My Church: https://redeemerkc.churchSupport the show

My testimony. I grew up in a Christian family and ended up in Satanism, blood magic, and addiction. This is the whole story — what I was actually doing, what it cost me, and the moment Jesus came for me.I'm not telling this to shock anyone. I'm telling it because the occult is real, the power is real, and Jesus is stronger. If you're in it right now, or you love someone who is, this one's for you.Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.churchChapters00:00 — Introduction: my dark past01:58 — Growing up in a Christian family07:13 — Losing my mother10:07 — Rebellion, addiction, and the spiritual world20:09 — Blood magic and the depths of the occult29:59 — God's mercy in the addiction40:13 — The moment Jesus saved me49:58 — Living in grace and discipleship51:26 — If you're still searchingSovereign Fire Studios — Reformed theology, charismatic practice, no hype.Support the show

I was a Satanist, a drug addict, and a thief. One night, my friend almost died next to me — and it was my fault. This is the story of how God had mercy on me anyway.My testimony: rebellion, addiction, a near-fatal overdose, a gas station robbery, and the relentless grace of Jesus Christ that reached me in the darkest place. If you think you're too far gone — you're not.Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.church00:00 The Night My Friend Almost Died 01:47 A Life of Rebellion and Consequences (the Gas Station) 13:53 The Consequences of Choices and God's Mercy 17:50 Hope and Salvation Through Christ 21:30 The Journey of Redemption 27:31 The Night My Friend Almost Died 35:53 The Power of Forgiveness and the GospelSupport the show

Most Christians have never been taught what the Bible actually says about demons — and that silence has consequences.Mason Skaggs breaks down how demons gain access to believers, what Jesus' authority actually means for you, practical steps toward freedom, and where modern deliverance ministry gets it wrong.This isn't sensationalism. It's Scripture.Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.churchTimestamps:00:00 Introduction00:15 Understanding Demonic Influence03:19 How Pervasive Is Demonic Influence?06:04 The Authority of Jesus Over Demons09:35 Access Points for Demonic Influence12:05 Practical Steps for Deliverance16:29 The Role of Community21:28 Historical Context of Exorcism23:45 Cautions Against Obsession with the Demonic28:09 The Centrality of Relationship with JesusSupport the show

Mason Skaggs shares his unfiltered testimony — from a traumatic childhood marked by demonic influence and addiction, to a radical encounter with the healing power of Jesus Christ.This is a story about the wounds no one else could reach, the spiritual warfare most people don't talk about, and the holiness of God that actually sets people free.If you've ever felt like your brokenness was too deep to fix, this episode is for you.Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.churchSupport the show

SummaryMason Skaggs shares his personal journey of overcoming addiction by the grace of Jesus, emphasizing the importance of trust in God's sovereignty, the role of the Holy Spirit, and practical steps for breaking free from substance dependence.Support the show

This week I press into the spiritual nature of addiction, drugs, and addictive behaviors, emphasizing their demonic influence from a biblical perspective. Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.churchSupport the show

This week we explore the complex relationship between sin, addiction, and redemption. Ultimately we are offering hope through the message of Jesus Christ, encouraging you to seek redemption and grace for themselves and their loved ones.Merch: https://mason-skaggs-shop.fourthwall.com/Patreon: patreon.com/SovereignFireStudiosVenmo: @sovereignfirestudiosMy Church: https://redeemerkc.churchSupport the show