Childhood for Joshua was rough. His family was poor and lived on the beach. His dad contracted HIV, was ostracized, and attempted suicide multiple times until he succeeded. Many others in the area committed suicide also. Josh's brother killed himself 4 years later. The church his grandma took him to when he was young only preached hell fire so he found no comfort there, and started a decent into atheism. Josh worked hard to make a way for himself financially but the stress was profound. He says he ended up "having everything but nothing mattered." When he could stand it no longer he attempted suicide himself. As he took the actions to end his life he asked God "if you are real, let me die." Joshua says he did in a way - he woke up to a miraculous peace, and the panic riddled Josh was gone. This was just the beginning of his journey into intimate encounters with Jesus and what he does today to help others. Bio: Joshua Marcengill with his wife Mary founded Abundant Encounters, an online ministry helping Christians embrace an encounter lifestyle like Jesus Christ revealed to us. Abundant Encounters serves Christians through inner healing lay counseling sessions online. Josh has written and developed encounter and prophetic journals, provides a free weekly podcast that utilizes Christian meditation and supernatural activations to help Christians be more intentional about practicing their connection to the Heavenly Father. His flagship book is Encounters: Pressing into Your Abundant Heavenly Supply, and he also offers consulting for ministries and businesses who want to bring more God encounters into their teams. www.abundantencounters.com  Our Encounters book on Amazon: https://tinyurl.com/wvlxpf2   Abundant Encounters Podcast: https://anchor.fm/abundantencounters Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/s9vwr8n GooglePlay Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/rg28vy9  Take a look at our journal selection at  https://abundantencounters.com/journals  FB = abundantencounters IG = abundantencounters Twitter = 365encounters  Resources https://daniellebernock.com/ https://clarity.fm/daniellebernock https://www.daniellebernock.com/coaching/ Join my community https://dani-daniellebernock-com.ck.page/31bfe7d9fa Additional resources: Books: Emerging With Wings https://www.amazon.com/Emerging-Wings-True-Story-Heals/dp/0996103317/ Because You Matter https://www.amazon.com/Because-You-Matter-Ownership-Really/dp/0996103333/ Taco ‘Bout Your Value Taco ‘Bout Your Value https://www.amazon.com/Taco-Bout-Your-Value-Self-Esteem/dp/0996103376/   Socials: https://www.facebook.com/daniellebernock/ https://www.instagram.com/dbernock/ https://www.youtube.com/c/DanielleBernockLovesYou https://twitter.com/DBernock https://www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-bernock-6ab50467/ https://www.tiktok.com/@dbernock Listed on Feedspot: https://blog.feedspot.com/overcoming_adversity_podcasts/ Disclaimer: Opinions do not replace the advice from a qualified medical professional, and Victorious Souls might not agree with some content shared by guests. #suicideawareness #innerhealing #peace #miraculous #atheism #christian #abundantlife #encountergod #panicattacks #author #liveinterview #schizophrenia #journaling #traumahealing #coaching #daniellebernock #thatladyontheinternetwholovesyou --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/victorioussoulspodcast/message