His dad isn't just a Christian, he's a well-known pastor with an amazing prodigal son story as well. Praise God for all He has done in their family!
@a.m.g.1162 жыл бұрын
That’s what I was thinking when I found out who his father is lol I was like, his father is not JUST a Christian, his father preaches infront of thousands and thousands of people and his testimony is crazy, God turned his life around, I can go on lol, but all this obviously is because the Lords Grace 🙏🏼
@johnsiciliano19007 жыл бұрын
"God often chooses those who had been the greatest sinners to receive His greatest grace, because this can reveal His goodness more dramatically." -Brother Lawrence
@danny_cruiser8 жыл бұрын
This guy preaches at my church, God bless him
@guiandre93477 жыл бұрын
Daniel Orduna you go to golden springs or costa mesa
@shellarmstrong12 жыл бұрын
How lucky, How blessed are you! ❤️
@josephleon77439 жыл бұрын
due to drugs i have developed a mental illness and sometimes feel damned and far from God. but this story gives me courage in my ealk with Christ. god bless
@Nickolasmb9 жыл бұрын
God heals man! Stay strong and keep reading your Bible. I promise things will get better.
@freezy61628 жыл бұрын
@joseph *God
@julianakaeble55808 жыл бұрын
Man, it saddens me you read this and thats the thing you wanted to focus on.
@tonytan47178 жыл бұрын
god gives storms for the strongest. I have faith in you. Believe. I hope all goes well with you.
@josephleon77438 жыл бұрын
+Juliana Adams apologies, its just the truth of what i've gone through. but as i said I have alot of faith in the Lord's good work and that it had to happen for Him to find me.
@Mediamessengers7 жыл бұрын
16 years ago TODAY I nearly died. Jesus pulled me out. Literally SAVED me! #PTL
@Taralefish7 жыл бұрын
As soon as he said that "God has a plan for your life," something rose up in me and I started laughing and crying, goosebumps all over. What a blessing!
@kathyfann Жыл бұрын
I’m sitting here crying listening to you and I’m thanking God he gotcha
@carlychitwood413510 жыл бұрын
It's crazy how God can change the heart of a man who's as hard as stone
@aaronbrett17434 жыл бұрын
Thank ya
@whipp44baseball9 жыл бұрын
started crying at 7:15 like a little baby, incredible testimony and it's incredible what God can do
@alyssajones4368 Жыл бұрын
What a powerful testimony, so blessed that God delivered him. I listen to Pastor Raul all the time. Ryan looks like a spitting image of his father. Praise the Lord.
@maliadoss75723 жыл бұрын
As we make space inside ourselves, the Spirit occupies more and more of us. It is a beautiful thing. Thank you for your testimony!
@texasproud17216 жыл бұрын
Dude, when I gave my life to Jesus I heard the EXACT SAME SONG... That is the song that came to my mind, heart and soul right away!! THIS IS SUCH CONFIRMATION FOR ME... THANK YOU.
@jmcursio321 Жыл бұрын
I started balling once he said that verse. That one scripture is written in the tablet of my heart. Always.. We love you Jesus! ❤️✝️☝🏽
@utterlynice13 жыл бұрын
All i could think of was my son who was a dealer, user, addicted since he was 18 & seeing him so thin, eyes black, come home after being beat up 4 years ago wondering what i could do. i had been praying for him & in 2008 the Lord told me he was going to be alright. i did not see this until 3 years ago when he moved to Florida & through a conversation with his uncle he ended up in rehab. He has been clean and sober, got married in November, & ministers & sponsors those in the detox center when he lives in Ocala. God is so Good!! God bless you and keep living for the Lord. He has great plans for you brother!!
@urdigitaldetox0218 Жыл бұрын
He literally hit rock bottom prayed to God for him to show him the way and God showed him . Amazing story # I am second
@sureneeashmore693810 жыл бұрын
After listening to Ryan I don't understand how any one can put anything before God in there walk of life. I was 17 yrs old when I ask Christ to come into my life. The best decision I ever made. GOD is my holy father &director of my daily walk. I am now 70 yrs old &still have God as my personal director. Without him I cannot accomplish anything. Praise him every moment I am awake. So take that step of faith that I did when I was 17yrs. Just trust & obey there is no other way! :-) :-) :-) love Sue
@aPenguinWarrior10 жыл бұрын
"Just trust and obey." That's how I don't follow. I don't wanna believe in something just because someone tells me to. Not everyone is as gullible as Christians. I'm not going to change my lifestyle and force myself to believe in some contradictory religion because someone else has some "experience with god" (or maybe a voice in their head?). I have gone to many religious camps and done a lot to do with Christians, because of my girlfriend. I have asked "God" to show himself and prove to me that he is real, and it's never happened. And I'm not an Atheist, because I don't know what believe. I'm Agnostic and believe that there could be a god, but Christianity is definitely not the answer. And if you question why Christianity isn't the answer, then you obviously haven't analyzed your religion and questioned it enough.. Or you're just another gullible person hoping that there's more to life.
@N0TYourAverageJoe10 жыл бұрын
Brendon Miller No one is trying to force you into anything, and I'm sorry you feel that way. But to many of us, trusting and obeying is like a rock. In order to embrace religion, you need to be able to do this, it's necessary to have faith. God may never make himself apparent that easily, but if you believe, and have faith, He's there. I just met you, and I'm not the type who would usually post comments like this, but I wish you good luck in life, with whatever you choose to do! :D
@heartwideopen3579 жыл бұрын
I wouldn't lump all Christians together, because some people do just believe whatever is taught to then blindly, but other people do really wrestle through things and try to understand as much as they can. For me personally, I used to feel a lot like you did, I used to ask God for an experience, and felt like he didn't care about me because I didn't have this transcendent experience right away. I did eventually have what I believe was an encounter with God, but that happened after I spent a good amount of time praying, reading the bible, and actually looking for God in my life. To some people, God shows up in a huge mind blowing way, but every person's walk is different. But even rhough all of us have different stories, how we as Christians know God is real is because He satisfies in a way that nothing else has ever been able to. I used to seek for meaning in my looks, abilities, grades, and was plagued by self hatred, insecurity, jealousy, all that stuff, but God changed all that. We believe in God because not only has he revealed himself in all creation, but he makes a tangible and real difference when everything else fails. Peace :)
@nicksiska32319 жыл бұрын
heartwideopen357 Ya it true what you say i just wanted to add because i when i was about nineteen or twenty i went through a pretty dry period in my life felt like i didnt feel God and i was doubting big time, but i still kept praying and doing research in the bible and research by historians and things like that, and it only strengthen my faith. so i though logicaly i believe that Jesus is true and that his words are true. So i came to the belief that he is the messiah. and i would have times where i would feel close to God and but i would still feel like something is missing, anyways i had a chance to go to France with some Christians from my University to go to this christian festival, and it was really cheap so i thought ill go it will be a good way to see france ( i wasnt even focusing on the whole christian festival) but when i got there i felt so close to God like ive never had before and i kept getting a word from God that said if you keep my commands i will establish you ,and i am making a covenant with you, and while i was in the midst of about two thousand christians singing at the praise concert there, one of singers said to the crowd ask God of anything, I asked at that moment for God's holy spirit and right after i made that prayer, the speaker said they will have a time were people can give their lives to Jesus and they will pray for the Holy spirit to come down on them, and i knew this is what God brought me all the way to France for. At that time i fellt so much love from God and i could see that he doesnt condem us at all. At every moment he just wants to bring us closer to him. To make a long story short, there are plenty of times where we feel God is close or we feel alone but God taught me that he is not just a feeling and that he is always there, but also to expect with God amazing things and amazing moments
@nicksiska32319 жыл бұрын
Brendon Miller yo Brendon you ask God to show himself to you but you say at the same time Christianity is definitely not the answer isnt that contradictory If you dont know why are so closed off. don't you know there are people who get Phds in studying the bible (theres alot of information in the bible and alot of history and information surrounding the bible if you think something is contradicting it might be because you are not understanding the text, the time period and the circumstances. Or the point of the book in the bible. I know people who are always doing this test thing with God. They say if you are there prove it. Do you think thats how long lasting relationships work. When you first met your girlfriend did you say to her, prove to me now that you love me, or i just wont go any further with you. didnt you try to first get to know her, which shows effort and that you want the relationship. Dont get me wrong God always wants the relationship with you but we got to want it as well and to seek and thats were Jesus said you will find.
@xGeckosOG8 жыл бұрын
You're already serving the Lord with your testimony. He is now using you, so others can be saved through Him. Definitely going to share this video.
@DJKNOX97 Жыл бұрын
I was here 6 years ago, and I'm here again, if God is real, please give me a sign for living
@gracealonewretchedtoredeem4413 Жыл бұрын
The fact that you are seeking is the sign. It is not "mans" nature to seek after God. Romans 3:10- 12. Type in your phone n read. God is calling you to Him. We are saved (from the wages of sin which is death) by Grace Alone, Through Faith alone, in Christ alone, according to Scripture alone, to the Glory of God alone. Read this over n over. God is calling you to Him. Listen
@valeriegonzalez431610 жыл бұрын
its raw and real and ugly and awe-inspiring. Mr Ries reminds me so much of Peter and Paul. They told the story of their lives in the bible the same way. They completely revealed ALL the parts of their hearts, and because of that so many have come to know who God truly was and is because they too proclaimed of the change in their hearts. I watched, I cried, and I rejoiced. Thank you so much for sharing. Beautiful.
@meenamattu49844 жыл бұрын
Just incredible. Praise Jesus. Praying for you Ryan, the Lord’s grace shall continue to carry you on. Amen.
@leeoneal805510 жыл бұрын
This makes me proud. I don't know you but you know my brother Gary Beach. We all have a past and when I watched your video it just filled me with joy for you, your family and friends. GOD BLESS US ALL.
@NicaOChika9 жыл бұрын
this is the third time i have watched this video, and everytime i take something different from it. amazing testimony!
@TylerOtwell-b8m3 ай бұрын
Same. It's amazing. Same for me with reading Bible
@TylerOtwell-b8m3 ай бұрын
Also Christian music
@jlf68033 жыл бұрын
I don’t know how these stories began, but these are unbelievably beautiful
@GregHalvorson8 жыл бұрын
AWESOME testimony, brother -- Praying for you - stay strong! - in Nashville, Tennessee!!!
@rukhsanashahid74916 жыл бұрын
I love how God shows up in our lives! I’m so happy for you and praise God for His mercies and blessings 🙏
@Selfcarebae0773 жыл бұрын
Many people might not believe the rave scene story and how you find out where it's located but I'm here to confirm and have probably been to the same ones as him at the same time 🤣 glad I got sober too.
@Oldskool10259 жыл бұрын
Powerful testimony
@cheleradatti2 жыл бұрын
I’ve seen many of these I AM SECOND and they are so impactful- God Bless your walk Ryan ❤️🙏
@alaskaborn845910 жыл бұрын
WOW! I'm completely moved by your testimony. Thank you for sharing. God is good. :-)
@guilhermedestefani75759 жыл бұрын
Man this guy was loaded!! It's inspiring to see how God changes someone's mind.
@davidwalje832710 жыл бұрын
Ryan, you are changing lives man!! I read head's book at a point in my life where I needed to make some serious changes. That lead me to you and the whosoevers. You all and your stories have changed me from the inside out. There has been a hole in my life and I just needed people that I could relate with to help me fill it with love and compassion. Thanks Bro.
@balekanelegoabe21239 жыл бұрын
WOW. I have no words. May this incredible testimony lead men and women to Christ, by God's grace!
@BARBARADUNLAPITR9 жыл бұрын
Balekane Legoabe May this blessed testimony guide men and women beyond hell and to the lap of spirituality.
@cjforro12 Жыл бұрын
Didn't know there's this kind of channel here. God is glorified in all of this life stories.
@Ionagallagher815174 жыл бұрын
Only 327k views? This video will change lives. God bless you, Ryan Ries 🙏🙏
@ryanm22589 жыл бұрын
God bless you Ryan
@lanceklassen4228 жыл бұрын
to difficult VTOL Mac VA scarred Chu FL v humility no glyptodon to be too go to
@chrislemaster3449 жыл бұрын
A big thanks to Ryan, and I AM SECOND!!! I work with inner city at-risk youth who are incarcerated and these videos are so powerful. It is such a blessing to have access to them.
@Nickolasmb9 жыл бұрын
What city?
@chrislemaster3449 жыл бұрын
+Nick Bowen Springfield, Ohio
@Nickolasmb9 жыл бұрын
+Chris LeMaster God bless you. Infecting our youth with the Holy Spirit is the most proactive approach to spreading the gospel. Please keep it up. I'm always impressed by ppl like you!
@richardanthony23962 жыл бұрын
I been listening to rayan ris show I love it I make sure I catch it every Saturday night keep up the awesome work God is using u mightily godbless you bro
@sandramastrangelo767210 жыл бұрын
Fantastic testimony. WOW!!
@melabellazayas Жыл бұрын
Wow. Amazing testimony. God bless your journey and amazing work you're doing! 🙏🏽
@thevenerickfambam7495 жыл бұрын
I was rejoicing and praising God from the very beggining i watched this testimony until it end. You are Good God! You are beautiful beyond descriptions!
@GP-fc2xx3 жыл бұрын
Such a blessed story! God bless you and strengthen you in your ways
@suzane37514 жыл бұрын
That was SO POWERFUL, thank you Ryan!
@halomanification3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan fir your story! God is great!!! I really needed to hear this
@Planetone.8 жыл бұрын
Ryan Ries" u the man, God bless you and everything you do for your church and your community! May God give you the strength to keep inspiring!!
@BYZZYLYZZY10 жыл бұрын
That was an amazing testimony Ryan. Only God can fight those battles for us. I will do my best to keep you in my prayers. God is so great and merciful. Be patient, He will continue to reveal His plan for your for your life. I know that what he wants for you is way more amazing than anything you could possibly want for yourself. Be blessed.
@bwalker0723052 жыл бұрын
Your testimony is such a blessing, Ryan! God is using what the enemy intended to harm you for good and for the saving of many lives! Praise Jesus!
@calialyssa2868 жыл бұрын
Jesus works In such amazing ways!
@rebelresource8 жыл бұрын
DUDE YOU HAVE INSANE FAITH! I would love for you to come and share your story at my church and my Pentecostal University.
@Oilofmercy9 жыл бұрын
This is SUCH an incredible testimony. Watching it twice now... i know we can all relate, even if in a small way. May His relentless and pursuing love keep you strong till the end. bliss of the lord! :)
@IvyEveIvs7 жыл бұрын
God talked to me today through this video. THANK YOU
@gypsygirlnz13 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your testimony... very inspiring...
@crackalackinjay10 жыл бұрын
Just heard his testimony at my Church CCV: Christ Church of Valley in San Dimas. Wonderful man, devoted to Christ and a down to earth guy!!
@cherielee10908 жыл бұрын
I love these videos because EVERYONE is worthy of God's love. But Ryan I gotta say, I TOTALLY LOVE LOVE LOVE your realness. And the struggle is real, and I can see the fight in you. To air is human, hence God sacrificing His only son so we can ALL have second chances. Ryan may peace, love, light and happiness surround you ALWAYS. My prayers are with you. Amen!
@dabzprincess924 жыл бұрын
Wow God bless. God is great.
@scarletwilson256210 жыл бұрын
What a powerful story!!! So glad you shared this!
@robertj.simpson3547 жыл бұрын
I love this man and his father and our heavenly Father. The glory belongs to God.
@EricaKasraie10 жыл бұрын
May God use Ryan in a great and mighty way....
@Jennthelibra10 жыл бұрын
God bless you man!!!!! Jesus is amazing!!!!!! Welcome to the family dude
@MaryliaScott10 жыл бұрын
beautiful testimony
@mnwa28410 жыл бұрын
How could someone watch this and not believe in God..
@TheMidnightModder3 жыл бұрын
Just like Johnny Ringo in Tombstone 10:50 Ryan Ries: “I was just foolin’ about.” Jesus: "I wasn't."
@JWCFB10 жыл бұрын
Thank you Ryan! Praying for you brother. This really touched my heart.
@LanieBlackmon8 жыл бұрын
Wow!!!! I know where your coming from. Thank you for this powerful message. I want to feel what you felt. I know what I need to do. God Bless
@alicechase20474 жыл бұрын
Beautiful story. Praise God! ❤️🙏
@IAm2nd4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, Alice!
@cmontellano10 жыл бұрын
Wow.. This is now my new favorite. Thank you, Ryan!
@Steinstra-vj7wl4 жыл бұрын
For more then 10 years I cry out to God...I got arthritis and allergies, struggled also with porn addiction...still do. Asked God to help me in Jesus Name. I only became sicker and my life got worse. But I won't give up as at some point He WILL help me. Just like He promised me when I read the Bible.
@raquelwatermelon9177 жыл бұрын
It was awesome meeting you God Bless!
@crabbyluciei6sebastian4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your honesty and authenticity. Very refreshing and encouraging. I pray you continue your journey in victory as you submit to the power of the Holy Spirit living in you.
@sandybarr14 жыл бұрын
Oh my. You story has me in tears. As I was watching I was thinking, oh my goodness he will be in Heaven with me. I was so excited about that. I’m so excited about that. 🥰🥰
@kosmopolitanna2 жыл бұрын
Amazing testimony. ❤🎉
@calebcampbell89238 жыл бұрын
Amazing story
@okEorB4 жыл бұрын
I've watched this video so many times. I see it for the first time when I was 16, and it really moved me. And I've watched it so many times since. I used to be so stuck, and struggling with so many different habits and issues and wanting to kill myself all the time. But now I am 22 years old and God has completely gotten ahold of me and changed my heart and given me a LOVE for Him. Now I have hope in my life and i dont live in fear like I used to. God is so good. Once I started really seeking Him and being willing to let go of my sin, God gave me nee life.
@flippenphil4 жыл бұрын
i watch this video probably about once a year since first seeing it
Wow this really spoke to me!!! I'm 16 and I have a story to tell!!!
@ericks10816 жыл бұрын
Tiffany Edwards tell me
@SongsForLifeLLC10 жыл бұрын
Thank you. I NEEDED THIS TODAY!!!!
@AcousticUplift10 жыл бұрын
God bless Ryan. I love his sincerity.
@sealmyheartforever9740 Жыл бұрын
God is so beautiful.
@jennifermontgomery12332 жыл бұрын
Amen!! Thank you for sharing your story! This is a true testimony of what God can do! God bless you! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
@Triigger206 жыл бұрын
I absolutely look up to him, what an incredible story
@annmarievincent-mantella21297 жыл бұрын
I still struggle even though I have the most blessed life. THANK GOD I "TRY" everyday and hour and when I forget to thank God I feel guilty. The sins of our past.... When I feel too weak then I kneel(and pray) PEACE
@kristag98919 жыл бұрын
I so cried when I listened to this testimony. I don't know who Ryan Ries is, but it is so clear how he journeyed out of where he was, into the living Light of Jesus Christ. Thank you Ryan for following the light of Jesus in your life. Awesome eh?
@les721074 жыл бұрын
Yeshua (Jesus) didn’t come for the righteous!! He came for sinners like you and me! HALLELUYUH!! Thank you for your testimony!! May Abba Father watch over you always as you walk this narrow path!! 🙏❤️🙏
@mothertwinkles41988 жыл бұрын
Awesome testimony!
@summerbreeze54386 жыл бұрын
Brother your testimony is so POWERFUL! It is the truth the Holy Spirit is working through you. Your Dad was right. Such a deeply beautiful story.
@1alphabulldog10 жыл бұрын
Stay strong in the Lord my brother. He loves you so much. He loves us all so much !
@anschlussamor903510 жыл бұрын
Praise God, for your testimony Brother just goes to show you, you are never to far gone for Jesus Christ he can pull you from the farthest depths of hell Blessings Brother in Jesus Name
@jenniferburkart3358 жыл бұрын
Great testimony.i can relate to the substance abuse& sex problem but God has delivered me from it.Amen God turns our ashes into Beauty.
@hannamgeorge10 жыл бұрын
Beautiful testimony of the Spirit of God❤️❤️
@bernadettebenavidez374110 жыл бұрын
Ty Ryan, very touching video. Glad I came across your page.
@komarama7 жыл бұрын
great testimony! thanks for being brave and sharing it with us.
@kdwitherspoon-allen32496 жыл бұрын
You are 1 of the realest and most genuine living people of human kind i have ever came across in my life Thank you for your time man Cant thank you enough I met wit you for about 2 hrs Please keep reaching out and letting your reality be told the so called is impossible doesnt exist Do ya thing and keep it going brother Kings
@kdwitherspoon-allen32496 жыл бұрын
Stay blessed In Jesus Christ Name!
@kdwitherspoon-allen32496 жыл бұрын
Amazing stuff.
@kdwitherspoon-allen32496 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@yoyoche910 жыл бұрын
Ryan, God is using you. Good bless
@angelinathedrifter2 жыл бұрын
So real n powerful ' Thank you Ryan. Amen
@_JACK.10 жыл бұрын
I want to see a video with the lead singer from seventh day slumber, I forget his name. He has an amazing testimony, and I love what God has done in his life. Who else likes this idea???
@WillBlindYouWithLight3 жыл бұрын
This is the best one yet.
@bat88588 жыл бұрын
hi I've been struggling with porn I know it brings pleasure but it's wrong and I pray and work that I can get rid of it and if anyone reads this please I ask for prayer thank you and God bless you
@lillugnut97548 жыл бұрын
I struggle with the same thing, can you pray for me too
@bat88588 жыл бұрын
+person person yes I will
@lillugnut97548 жыл бұрын
+Bat88 I'll pray for you true
@bat88588 жыл бұрын
+person person thank you God bless you
@marthagreen43988 жыл бұрын
Praying for you! With God all things are possible. You can overcome!
@guillermobustillo44047 жыл бұрын
Thank you for sharing your story
@beckymarie4936 Жыл бұрын
awesome testimony!!!!!
@tsenge47638 жыл бұрын
God is so good!
@whitehousefamilylaptop3157 Жыл бұрын
Thjank God for allowing any of us to become His children. So simple John 3;16