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On a special Valentine’s Day episode of the 3 Doves podcast, host Jason Pawlowski interviews three young men—Andrew, Caleb, and JJ—who share testimonies about God’s love, faith, and transformation.

Andrew describes growing up in an abusive home, being airlifted to Johns Hopkins Hospital in Tampa, living with his grandmother who blended Judeo-Christian practice with Christian church life, and later facing abandonment, foster-system instability, and suicidal thoughts while at DCF offices. He says a YouVersion Bible app notification reminded him God saw him, God Loves him, and he later committed his life to Jesus during sixth grade as he prepared to testify in court for the termination of his parents’ rights, supported by Christians praying over him; he cites Galatians 2:20 and shares he is now pursuing ministry.

Caleb shares that although raised in a Christian household, he sought acceptance in middle school, fell into partying and unhealthy situations in eighth grade, and was convicted when someone asked him about Jesus while he wasn’t living like a Christian. At a church camp themed “Build Your Church,” he prayed for God to change his heart, felt peace and love, sought guidance from leaders, and later connected deeply with the song “Gratitude,” describing a growing faith and involvement in worship music, including self-teaching instruments and receiving drum lessons supported by the church; he emphasizes the importance of surrounding oneself with Spirit-led community.

JJ shares growing up without an active Christian home despite Catholic traditions, experiencing parental conflict and divorce, and entering a toxic long-term relationship he mistook for love; after the breakup and further family fracture he contemplated suicide. He says meeting Caleb in school led him to Crosspoint youth group, where he found community, began sharing the gospel with his family, and at camp realized he needed Jesus and decided to be baptized; he later baptized his mother and aunt and describes renewed family unity and improved relationships between his parents.

The episode closes with Job 33:28 and a gospel invitation, including a prayer to receive Jesus by believing in His death and resurrection, plus contact information (3dovespodcast@gmail.com and social media) for listeners to share testimonies.

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