Will Johnson: From Suicide Attempt to Saving Lives | The Rugged Path

Will Johnson survived LA gang territory, found Christ in Germany, and was saved from suicide by divine intervention in Oman. This Air Force veteran's journey from the violent streets of Panorama City to ministering to over 200 students as a track coach is nothing short of miraculous. Growing up where drive-bys happened multiple times per week, Will's Vietnam veteran father kept him out of gangs through presence and wisdom. A high school play about Iwo Jima stirred his desire to serve, leading to Air Force enlistment. In Germany, battling severe homesickness and brutal winters, he found Christ during Easter service watching Jesus carry the cross. After falling back into worldly living and receiving an Article 15, Will attempted suicide from a fifth-floor hotel room in Oman. Miraculously, the window was sealed shut and a childhood friend appeared at his door. Through God's orchestration of his simple prayer 'God, you pick' when choosing duty stations, his brother and two separated cousins all ended up stationed together in North Carolina, fulfilling a prophetic dream. This led to radical salvation and tent revival ministry. Will met his wife at the same deployment location where he'd attempted suicide, chose family over military career, and witnessed multiple miraculous healings. Now he serves as a track coach teaching students their identity should be rooted in Christ rather than performance. What you will hear: - Growing up in LA gang territory with constant violence - How a Vietnam veteran father kept his sons safe - The moment God dealt with his soul in Germany - Divine intervention preventing suicide in Oman - Miraculous family reunification through prayer - Meeting his wife where he almost died - Healing miracles during military deployments - Ministry through coaching 200+ students - Why he challenges people to pressure test their unbelief.

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