Episode 531: There Is Hope: Jonathan Merchant's Story HL531

PODCAST DISCLAIMER: Please note: this episode contains sensitive content, including discussion of childhood abuse, and isn't intended for younger listeners."I lost love. I lost worth. I lost a lot of things, but I never lost hope."In this powerful episode, I interview fellow podcaster and author Jonathan Merchant. Jonathan's story runs through valleys most of us could never imagine: molested as a nine-year-old at a Christian camp, a deployment to Bosnia as an Army peacekeeper, and a 1999 car accident that left him a quadriplegic — plus a suicide attempt he survived only because he called 911 first. And yet, Jonathan turned out to be one of the most positive, hope-filled people you will ever meet. Jonathan closes with a prayer of blessing for every listener who feels broken. Contact Jonathan MerchantWebpage: https://legacymerchant.com/Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@theunlimitedpodcastYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jonathanmerchant5867Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/j.merchant76?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&srtk=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/p/Jonathan-Merchant-100058913539317/Check out Jonathan's book https://www.amazon.com/clp/B0GTZ343PX?lv=shuf&channelId=500Contact usLinktree: www.Linktr.ee/HappyLifeStudiosEmail: Podcast@HappyLife.StudioYo Stevo Hotline: (425) 200-HAYS (4297)Webpage: www.HappyLife.lol YouTube: www.YouTube.com/StevoHaysLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/steve-hays-b6b1186b/TikTok: www.tiktok.com/@happylifestudiosFacebook: www.Facebook.com/HappyLifeStudios Instagram: www.Instagram.com/HappyLife_Studios Twitter: www.x.com/stevehaysHelp us spread the HappyPayPal: www.PayPal.me/StevoHaysCash App: $HappyLifeStudiosZelle: StevoHays@gmail.comVenmo: @StevoHaysBuy Me A Coffee: buymeacoffee.com/HappyLifeStudioCheck: Payable to Hays Ministries or Steve Hays and send to 27240 213th Place S.E. Maple Valley, WA 98038 The song we used for the intro was "Are You Happy" by Primitive Radio Gods. The ending song was "Make Someone Happy" by Jimmy Durante. We don't own any rights.