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Keith Cardin grew up surrounded by a strong Christian heritage, but life took a sharp turn into rebellion, addiction, and a worldview far from his foundations. In this compelling interview on An Overcoming Life, hosts Frank and Bobbie Agee explore the remarkable trajectory of Keith's life, from his days as what he calls a full-blown philistine heathen to his miraculous encounter with an angel that ultimately steered him toward salvation. Today, Keith serves as a chaplain, founder of Matthew Ministries 25:36, and a pastor. His story dives deep into the realities of addiction, the dangers of parental enablement, and how God uses even the darkest moments to reposition a life for His purpose. -- Keith reflects on growing up in a stable Christian home, noting how his parents' decades-long marriage gave him a true blueprint for love and built a critical spiritual foundation for the trials ahead. -- Following a divorce, Keith plunged headfirst into heavy addiction and a lifestyle completely detached from his early upbringing, describing it as running 101 percent in the opposite direction of God. -- A pivotal moment arrived outside his parents' house when an audible voice from an angel warned him that leaving would mean certain death, halting his destructive path and prompting him to seek help through the Salvation Army adult rehabilitation center. -- Through Matthew Ministries 25:36, Keith now takes his lived experience directly into local jails and prisons, advocating for addicts, providing Bibles, and helping secure in-house rehabilitative alternatives to extended prison sentences. -- Addressing common church traditions, Keith shares how studying the original Greek helped resolve his internal struggles regarding his past divorce and his calling into pastoral leadership under the guidance of Pastor Alan Dial. -- Highlighting God's faithfulness, Keith recounts how a seemingly impossible property search for a new church building was resolved in just forty-eight hours without taking on debt or drawing from general funds. Scriptures for Further Study -- Matthew 25:36 Television program initially aired Jan. 11, 2022. +++++++ You can watch many of our original tv programs on Youtube here: https://www.youtube.com/@overcomersministry