Leanne Kersten’s story

Ryan Adrian Odendaal’s story

I really feel like I want to share my testimony with you, I’ll keep it short. I am writing from Port Elizabeth (now Gqeberha), South Africa, I am part of a church called Harvest Christian Church. Two years ago one of my buddies decided to host a Conquer group, it was around August 2020, 5/6 months into our Pandemic lockdown and I think his heart was, ‘how can guys be okay, with all the isolation at the moment,’ because this will naturally cause a man to get up to nonsense. He was so right, but my pornography and lust addiction was on and off since the end of 2009 :-( so I think the pandemic lockdown just made it ‘easier’ to isolate, be secluded and get up to no good. Our group got off to a weird start, there was a city-wide power outage and so we actually postponed the launch night until one of the guys offered up his place, that had power, but it was about 30min to go to get there and we all, 10 of us guys, lived on different sides of the city, but you know what, I think all but 2 of the guys made it that night and we launched and we hit the ground running, for 10-weeks straight. At times it was at a major personal cost, but the benefit that I have received from this has been life changing. I remember that time and time again, Dr Roberts when speaking about re-programming the brain (neural pathways), that I would get very despondent thinking I don’t have up to two years to wait for this process to happen, I wanted a quick fix, but I guess God knew all along what his plan would be. We completed the 10 weeks towards the end of 2020 and I was free, pornography and masturbation dealt with, not in a prideful way, and I was set. I did suffer a setback in about July 2021, but very quickly asked myself the question, ‘is it worth it to go down this path again,’ and so got on with pursuing purity yet again. I started dating a wonderful woman in September 2021, been engaged since April 2022 and getting married now on the 8th October 2022, very soon from now, and all I can say is, it’s almost been 2 years, hallelujah!! How crazy how that actually worked out. Conquer doesn’t work like it’s some sort of plaster that you apply to a wound, it works because as a man I learnt to take up my sword and fight. I really want to thank you guys personally and on my fiancé’s behalf that I get to go into my marriage having openly told my fiancé about my past struggles and that it is in my past. Sincere thanks, Ryan

Jacqueline’s story

Thank God He gave us the lifeline The battle is terrible really really terrible many lose who don’t follow God I nearly didn’t make it but all the men Conquerors words kept me strong It just wouldn’t work if it wasn’t men talking to men but during the battle I learned that women are also being conned in droves. It’s truly terrifying but Jesus came to me in a dream & stood before me & said, Have no fear for I am with you. So not only can I conquer my terror & also conquer the lies & my partner has conquered porn addiction. Thank you Thank you Thank Almighty God He uses good people as beacons of light in this terribly darkened worldMay Almighty God bless you greatly & keep you safe & well Yes of that I have no hesitation & no doubts. It got so bad my partner was arrested & put in jail for a night. That was the turning point. It seems only a severe shock or a massive jolt releases us opens our eyes or maybe it’s the enemy just won’t give up & the battle gets extreme & even though God is always with us He matches the enemy until the final battle He stands by & just won’t abandon you proof evil is no match for The Divine & Glorious Creator of the Universe especially if someone prays for you even if you’re still blind & can’t see what’s really going on. But the worst is over. The enemy led my partner to the darkest place inside a dungeon but God was there too. It was the worst experience of my life really very very trying to my utmost limits but you Conquerors & Almighty God saved us truly saved us from total destruction. The science you reveal is truly saving to my mind Everytime I thought I was going mad I remembered the science about what was actually happening & how you connect it directly to Gods words is the healing salve desperately needed to make sense of the battle & survive the intensity of the battle especially when it really heats up. There’s so much more I could say. I really miss hearing from you. I find it really very interesting that when the battle grew darkest it seemed everyone stepped away stepped back but when I look back I see God did that so I would cling to Him & only Him. Almighty God how I love thee with all of me I am nothing without You Brisbane, Queensland, Australia 09/23/2021

Celia’s story

What a blessing it is to be able to say that what the enemy meant for evil, God clearly meant for good. I have to admit, 19 months ago, it would have been hard for me to see this as the final outcome. But God truly is a miracle worker and has blessed us with the marriage we never thought we would have! Beyond that, He has blessed us even more by using us to come along side those who are addicts and spouses of addicts. The depth of pain and suffering is sometimes beyond my comprehension. The enemy is working fast and furiously to destroy men and marriages, and leave women and children as collateral damage. I feel humbled to be used by God to come along side women who are the in the thick of the battle for the lives of their husbands. Most recently I have come along side a woman whose husband is on house arrest for child pornography. They both are Christians and she attends our church – she would have never, ever thought this was going on – the pain and betrayal is so deep she feels she can barely survive. The ripple effects are so far reaching - financially, career-wise and with their extend relationships . The shame has left her feeling isolated and alone, with no hope for her future. God has shown me that my place is to extend unconditional love, consistent prayers for both her and her husband, and to reach out to her daily so she knows someone is thinking of her and lifting her up in prayer. The power of a simple text message and scripture, a gentle loving hug, a safe place to cry is immeasurable - no questions, no solutions, no push to make decisions, just God’s love poured out through a willing vessel to someone in need. This is what we were designed for by our dear Heavenly Father. I am humbled and amazed by the gift of this journey. I am so excited that Bryan is going to the Conference in CO – another miracle! Kayla – God has changed my husband from the inside out, from top to bottom, in every aspect of his life. It’s just so hard to explain and the examples could fill pages of an email! It would be a privilege to share our testimony in whatever way would support and further the work of KingdomWorks. As for approval to use my name (first name and last initial please), and location – you have it. Bryan will need to give you his authorization separately. Thank you again Kayla for sharing your story as well and for reaching out! I’m so excited by what God is doing and the future He has planned for us! Look forward meeting you one day!