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There's always some hard times come and you know what God's preparing you for those things and you're going to be ready even if you don't feel like it in the moment because trust me on the other side is breakthrough.

On the other side is a smile on your face.

Welcome to the Jesus Calling podcast.

The most valuable life lessons often emerge from our most difficult circumstances.

While these experiences give us insight to our own lives, they also provide meaningful stories

to share with others and may even point them toward

God who can ultimately give them comfort through their darkest moments.

This week we'll hear from Jesse Hutch, a Canadian-born American film and television actor, who

recalls how a near-death experience taught him the peace that comes from fully trusting

in God's control and the importance of using scripture and prayer to ground your beliefs.

Later in the episode we'll hear from Randy Frazie, author of the story, which arranges the Bible chronologically

so the readers can experience it as one whole narrative.

He shares how his journey through depression deepened his empathy and reliance on God and

how he now uses this experience to support others facing similar struggles.

Let's begin with Jesse's story.

My name is Jesse Hutch.

I am a husband of 15 years. I'm a husband for almost 13 years and I'm a father for almost 13 years and I've also been

an actor for 24 years I've also been doing stunts that entire time and starting to move into directing and producing a lot more.

And of course all of this is wrapped into faith because that is my base.

I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, the birthplace of Wolverine, the comic book

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