Testimony and Calling of Jason DeMars
I wasn’t looking for a ministry story. I was trying to win games, fit in, and keep my life under control, until God started removing the props one by one. I share my personal Christian testimony from growing up in Columbia Heights, Minnesota, through a sports-centred identity, a season of drifting into marijuana and partying, and the quiet but relentless conviction that I could not “fix myself” into holiness. What changed everything was hearing the gospel explained plainly: regeneration and the new birth are Christ changing you, not you reforming yourself. That truth opened the door to a hunger for the Bible, serious study of doctrine, and an unmistakable pull toward preaching. I also tell the story of how I first encountered William Marrion Branham, why the message connected to Malachi 4 and Revelation 10:7 grabbed me, and how questions about spiritual gifts, restoration, and baptism became real in my walk. From there the Lord redirected even my practical skills. Internet marketing and early social media became tools for Bible teaching and outreach through Present Truth Ministries, which eventually opened doors to missions work, translation burdens, and relationships with persecuted believers. I talk candidly about Turkey, the call to go full-time, the confirmations that stopped my excuses, and what it looks like to live on “running on empty” while watching God provide at the exact moment of need. If this testimony helps you, subscribe, share it with a friend who needs encouragement, and leave a review so more people can find it. I’d also love to hear your questions, testimonies, and prayer requests at jasondemars.com. Send us Fan Mail Support the show