
7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life
What My Journey from Porn Star to Preacher Taught Me About the Truth That Sets Us Free
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Joshua Broome
About this listen
A former porn star-turned-preacher reveals seven lies our culture tells us and guides us to the only thing that creates authentic happiness: a relationship with Jesus.
Joshua Broome knows this firsthand. He had a successful career in the adult film industry, making lots of money and achieving notoriety and all the markers of success. And yet he felt empty inside. After hitting rock bottom, he cried out to Jesus ... and it was only then that he was fully redeemed.
In 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life, Joshua examines seven things we are told will make us happy and shows how each of them points us back to our need for God.
Using his own journey as a point of reference, 7 Lies That Will Ruin Your Life pairs his personal experiences with Biblical truths, demonstrating both how we can be deceived and the healing truth that comes when we realize that Jesus really is enough.
©2024 Joshua Broome and Jonathan Pokluda (P)2024 Faith WordsListeners also enjoyed...
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Critic reviews
"A must-read for every Christian believer, this book offers hope, guidance, and the transformative power of God's grace, providing a path towards healing and restoration."—Shane Pruitt, National Next Gen Director–North American Mission Board (NAMB) and Author of 9 Common Lies Christians Believe
"A roadmap and playbook for finding healing, freedom, and purpose. Joshua’s story not only highlights God's grace, but also the power of God's redemptive re-assignments that allow for our lives to truly matter. If you’re looking for forgiveness, hope and encouragement, you've found it!"—Brad Lomenick, Former President, Catalyst, Author of The Catalyst Leader and H3 Leadership
"Joshua's remarkable journey of redemption is a powerful source of inspiration for anyone currently wrestling with their battles and experiencing a sense of hopelessness…Whether you find yourself in the grip of depression, navigating through confusion, or simply seeking reassurance that Jesus hears your cries, this story stands as a beacon of hope, guiding you through your struggles."—Ed Young, Jr., Founder and Lead Pastor of Fellowship Church in Dallas and New York Times bestselling author
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- Kate uebe
- 06-01-24
Powerful testimony and very eye opening!
I listened to the audiobook and I love that Joshua was narrating it. This story is very eye opening about what goes on in this evil industry. His testimony of how God saved him is such an encouragement to my faith.
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- Jennifer Wuellner
- 10-05-24
Thank you so much!
First I want to say thank you Joshua for sharing your story and being so honest and vulnerable. This takes a lot of deep reflection for someone to do.
I remember hearing about your book from “JP” on a podcast.
I knew I needed to listen but was hesitant but knew the Lord wanted me to listen to this book.
Your story is similar to mine in some ways, to be able to connect with you and have scripture be poured over you with incomprehensible love and grace and compassion from God. Is just wow! Only God!
I want to get the actual book at some point and read it again. It’s so good! So many great reminders and needed the Lord to pull out the God of self.
Thank you so much Joshua and all who partook in making this book possible,
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- Padme-Hum
- 03-16-24
Healing
This book communicates healing to anyone with shame in their life AND Joshua gives a clear path to the truth of God’s transformative love. Examples provided of different people who turned their lives around give power to learn to speak life affirming affirmations into our own thoughts and actions by overcoming those evil lies that are ruining your life!
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- Racheal Barth
- 01-06-25
A deep look at where your identity lies
This book was so good and very impactful. It really makes one take a deep look at where your identity lies. I love the way God takes what’s most broken and makes beauty out of ashes. What really stood out to me was the victory Joshua and the other testimonies shared in the book of men and women had when they fully surrendered to God and chose to believe and walk out their God given purpose fully finding their identity in Jesus alone. Highly recommend this book especially to those who find themselves battling insecurity, purpose, addiction,hurt, and pain.
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- Unhappy
- 03-04-25
the honesty & hope the book gave me
I loved the honesty & hope the book gave. I am grateful I bought this book.
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- Joshua Broome
- 04-10-24
So much of God’s truth
Loved that each of us are challenged to acknowledge our broken hearts and inform it with God’s perfect plan and purposes so that we can experience the abundance He offers.
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- Clint Wilkins
- 12-12-24
Awesome story
Loved Joshua’s story. His narration is a little slow but that’s all. Overall I am glad I read it!
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- Jason NH
- 09-29-24
His honesty, relatability and guidance 🙏🏼
Listening to Joshua share his journey is heartfelt and remarkably HEALING. I truly felt knots in my own life becoming undone, I could relate to his story, it was confirmation of why I closed many doors years ago, and he made clear how it's through the Grace of Jesus that our path to TRUE PEACE comes to fruition by just taking that first step and trusting in God always. God forgives the inexcusable in us and we should forgive the inexcusable in one another, that's authentic forgiveness. From there, love, healing and new beginnings grow. Can't put into words the strong gratitude I feel in my heart for God leading me to this book, there's no coincidences!
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