Jon, this is an inspiring, compelling story. Very happy you found peace and health after 2016. I said more than enough about depression in my comment to your trailer video, but regarding the spiritual part of your story, I will just say that I was once an atheist, and I’m not anymore. I’ve thought a lot about the “broken” world you mentioned and why we as a civilization have descended in ways we have. It’s not because of religion or spirituality, but because of the lack thereof. We face a critical crisis in meaning; one could say we are collectively depressed. This comes in the wake of culturally corrosive post-modernist influences of the last century, which really led us down roads to nihilism. Tim Holland’s excellent book, Dominion, helped me make sense of it all. But I digress. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s an important story that people need to hear. Bless you.
This is a brutally honest and transparent deep dive into your journey. I applaud you for sharing this emotional story. The truth does indeed set you free…..🙏
Thank you again. I’ve been on the same path of discovery as you described. The failure of the enlightenment etc. I can tell we have a lot in common. I really appreciate you watching and sharing. Hope to hear from you again!
Your Leif Garrett “lookalike” story was my first video I watched on your channel Jon. Then the next one was on Dee. As a bass player, I’ve loved this guy for YEARS. How can you not?! After that one, I was IN on your content. I just enjoy what you have to say Jon. I’m about halfway thru this vid on your childhood and I’ll continue it at 6am tomorrow morning w coffee. I look forward to it Jon. Thank you for opening up. I recognize your honesty and genuine character. Peace my friend.
I couldn’t hope for a more encouraging and wonderful comment. Thank you. I had to laugh when you mentioned having to finish watching in the morning. I realize I tend to create rather long episodes. I’m so thankful people are willing to watch! Thank you good sir!
Oh not to worry Jon. I’m just in the middle of fixing up som dinner and then dishes and stuff…so…I don’t mind the length of the video. We are actually much of the same: I’m a collector and I too obsess on certain things too. I’m very passionate about the things that are important to me. Growing up in the seventies and early eighties - it was just a great time to be a kid! Pre internet and with rotary phones…and the golden yellow or lime green kitchen appliances!!! Don’t forget the macrame hanging owls.!
Jon I watched the remainder of your video here. What a bumpy road it’s been my friend. You’re certainly not alone either. At one point I just couldn’t hold back anymore and completely burst into tears. I’m totally happy you’re back on your feet and in a healthy place. Tell me, about Trina and the kids. Are you all back together? God I hope so! Thanks Jon. Peace my friend and stay well.
@@luvbasses5487Sorry I just saw your comment. Thank you again for the kind words. I wish I could say Trina and I are together. Shortly after I filmed this video she filed for divorce. It’s probably the worst thing that’s ever happened to me (and that’s saying a lot). After 6 years of hopeful prayer the restoration didn’t happen. It has shaken my faith to its core. But I continue to keep moving forward and trying to cling to faith. I know God is always good; but I’m definitely struggling. Your prayers would be much appreciated.
A moving and inspirational story. It takes real strength of character to come out the other end of depression and addiction a mentally/spiritually whole human being.
Jon, what a journey you have been through. Your story has many commonalities to mine. Fortunately, I didn't have as much trauma and tribulations. We grew up around the same time period and shared many of the same interests. If we went to school together, I know we would have been buddies. I went down the party road as well. I tried it all but I was lucky never to get hooked on any one of the various substances. I met a wonderful woman who became my wife and I was lucky to be in the right head space not to mess it up. Life has its ups and downs. My life has mostly been good. I never have been religious or openly spiritual. My analytical and clinical mind won't let that thinking in. I'm not an atheist. I guess I'm a a person that believes that there is a source but can't prove it. Hopefully, I can sort that out. I'm glad that you got through your hell intact. Keep posting videos and good luck.
Thank you for watching and sharing from your own story. I totally get what you said about faith in God. In my case it was as simple as an intuitive knowledge that there was a creative force behind everything around me. My dad was similar to you in that he needed proof. But faith came and transformed his entire worldview. I don’t know why some seem to be inclined towards believing and some don’t. C.S. Lewis wrote some amazing stuff about this phenomenon. The book “Mere Christianity” is excellent. Anyway thanks for watching and your kind words!
Great to hear from you Lonnie. I appreciate your kind words. Since releasing this video I’ve heard from others who went through similar experiences. It makes the world feel a lot more connected!
And I'm so happy that the depression isn't crippling you anymore. Plenty of that going on with me and my wife and family. Although I was diagnosed with "major depression back in the 90s, it didn't disable me. I'd just drink it all away as hard as I could along with my wife until our marriage was in a shambles and we managed to get sober in 2013. I figure just about 40 years of my life ( starting with pot) were spent drinking to battle the depression. Was looking at childhood pictures with my daughter a couple of weeks ago and I saw what seemed to be a sad and perhaps frightened little kid. Then the fat phase, then the pot and alcohol and acid. There weren't enough kids in my neighborhood to form a band but I did become pretty accomplished on the piano. Anyway. I've really enjoyed several of your episodes and especially this one. Big Elton fan and Beatles also. Many similarities in our lives. Speaking of Elton, ( old Elton, not current Elton) I saw you in the comments section of Elton live at Shaw theater the other day! That was a very good performance of the Elton John period that I love. He should have stopped at the end of that Blue moves tour when Caleb was with him. Could have saved us all the clown show in my opinion. Anyway, really enjoying your channel! Thanks Jon.😊
Wow, earlier today I was watching your great documentary about Abbey Road, and then UA-cam recommended this video on the truth about you! I never would have guessed you had a spiritual awakening just watching your first video, but now it makes sense. Just like you I loved Elton John and the Beatles and then God broke into my life in a big way and I became Born Again here in London where I live in 1979. Looking back I feel sad about George Harrison because he was on a spiritual journey but never seemed to come to a full undertanding of the truth. Anyway I just wanted to say Hi. I'm half way through this really gripping video about your testimony. It really seems that God must have been preserving/protecting you the whole time whilst you were growing up because he was going to reveal himself to you in a deeper way when the time was right.
Keep playing , your good at it . And dont forget 1974 , snake river canyon and the Evil Kinevil jump that went errrr , thank god he survived another one . Dont forget Westworld ha ha
Jon, this is an inspiring, compelling story. Very happy you found peace and health after 2016. I said more than enough about depression in my comment to your trailer video, but regarding the spiritual part of your story, I will just say that I was once an atheist, and I’m not anymore. I’ve thought a lot about the “broken” world you mentioned and why we as a civilization have descended in ways we have. It’s not because of religion or spirituality, but because of the lack thereof. We face a critical crisis in meaning; one could say we are collectively depressed. This comes in the wake of culturally corrosive post-modernist influences of the last century, which really led us down roads to nihilism. Tim Holland’s excellent book, Dominion, helped me make sense of it all. But I digress. Thank you for sharing your story. It’s an important story that people need to hear. Bless you.
This is a brutally honest and transparent deep dive into your journey. I applaud you for sharing this emotional story. The truth does indeed set you free…..🙏
Thank you again. I’ve been on the same path of discovery as you described. The failure of the enlightenment etc. I can tell we have a lot in common. I really appreciate you watching and sharing. Hope to hear from you again!
@@apassageoftimeAmen! Thank you for watching and such a great comment!
Your Leif Garrett “lookalike” story was my first video I watched on your channel Jon. Then the next one was on Dee. As a bass player, I’ve loved this guy for YEARS. How can you not?! After that one, I was IN on your content. I just enjoy what you have to say Jon. I’m about halfway thru this vid on your childhood and I’ll continue it at 6am tomorrow morning w coffee. I look forward to it Jon. Thank you for opening up. I recognize your honesty and genuine character. Peace my friend.
I couldn’t hope for a more encouraging and wonderful comment. Thank you. I had to laugh when you mentioned having to finish watching in the morning. I realize I tend to create rather long episodes. I’m so thankful people are willing to watch! Thank you good sir!
Oh not to worry Jon. I’m just in the middle of fixing up som dinner and then dishes and stuff…so…I don’t mind the length of the video. We are actually much of the same: I’m a collector and I too obsess on certain things too. I’m very passionate about the things that are important to me. Growing up in the seventies and early eighties - it was just a great time to be a kid! Pre internet and with rotary phones…and the golden yellow or lime green kitchen appliances!!! Don’t forget the macrame hanging owls.!
Oh: did you happen to catch the Zeppelin gig at Kingdome on July 17, 1977??
Jon I watched the remainder of your video here. What a bumpy road it’s been my friend. You’re certainly not alone either. At one point I just couldn’t hold back anymore and completely burst into tears. I’m totally happy you’re back on your feet and in a healthy place. Tell me, about Trina and the kids. Are you all back together? God I hope so! Thanks Jon. Peace my friend and stay well.
@@luvbasses5487Sorry I just saw your comment. Thank you again for the kind words. I wish I could say Trina and I are together. Shortly after I filmed this video she filed for divorce. It’s probably the worst thing that’s ever happened to me (and that’s saying a lot). After 6 years of hopeful prayer the restoration didn’t happen. It has shaken my faith to its core. But I continue to keep moving forward and trying to cling to faith. I know God is always good; but I’m definitely struggling. Your prayers would be much appreciated.
Thanks for sharing, Jon. An important document.
Thank you so much for watching; and for your kind words!
Thank you, Jon.
Thank you for watching~
It's one of the best things I have ever listened to on depression and addiction, John. I thank you 1000 times over 🙂
I'm sorry I missed your comment. Thank you for watching and for your encouraging words. I'm hoping my story will be a help to someone. Thank you
A moving and inspirational story. It takes real strength of character to come out the other end of depression and addiction a mentally/spiritually whole human being.
Thank you so much for watching; and for your kind words. They mean more than you can know!
Jon, what a journey you have been through. Your story has many commonalities to mine. Fortunately, I didn't have as much trauma and tribulations. We grew up around the same time period and shared many of the same interests. If we went to school together, I know we would have been buddies. I went down the party road as well. I tried it all but I was lucky never to get hooked on any one of the various substances. I met a wonderful woman who became my wife and I was lucky to be in the right head space not to mess it up. Life has its ups and downs. My life has mostly been good. I never have been religious or openly spiritual. My analytical and clinical mind won't let that thinking in. I'm not an atheist. I guess I'm a a person that believes that there is a source but can't prove it. Hopefully, I can sort that out. I'm glad that you got through your hell intact. Keep posting videos and good luck.
Thank you for watching and sharing from your own story. I totally get what you said about faith in God. In my case it was as simple as an intuitive knowledge that there was a creative force behind everything around me. My dad was similar to you in that he needed proof. But faith came and transformed his entire worldview. I don’t know why some seem to be inclined towards believing and some don’t. C.S. Lewis wrote some amazing stuff about this phenomenon. The book “Mere Christianity” is excellent. Anyway thanks for watching and your kind words!
Love your channel. Thank you for your testimony. It spoke to my heart. All praise to the Most High God.
You are so welcome. Your kind words are a great encouragement. God bless
Thank you Jon. So many similarities in our lives growing up. Think I've told you before. Really enjoying this. Lonnie
Great to hear from you Lonnie. I appreciate your kind words. Since releasing this video I’ve heard from others who went through similar experiences. It makes the world feel a lot more connected!
And I'm so happy that the depression isn't crippling you anymore. Plenty of that going on with me and my wife and family. Although I was diagnosed with "major depression back in the 90s, it didn't disable me. I'd just drink it all away as hard as I could along with my wife until our marriage was in a shambles and we managed to get sober in 2013. I figure just about 40 years of my life ( starting with pot) were spent drinking to battle the depression. Was looking at childhood pictures with my daughter a couple of weeks ago and I saw what seemed to be a sad and perhaps frightened little kid. Then the fat phase, then the pot and alcohol and acid. There weren't enough kids in my neighborhood to form a band but I did become pretty accomplished on the piano. Anyway. I've really enjoyed several of your episodes and especially this one. Big Elton fan and Beatles also. Many similarities in our lives. Speaking of Elton, ( old Elton, not current Elton) I saw you in the comments section of Elton live at Shaw theater the other day! That was a very good performance of the Elton John period that I love. He should have stopped at the end of that Blue moves tour when Caleb was with him. Could have saved us all the clown show in my opinion. Anyway, really enjoying your channel! Thanks Jon.😊
Jon..🙏🏽❤️🙏🏽 Bless you
Thank you for watching. May God bless you!
Thanks! going through similar things in our family and I really needed encouragement.
Wow, earlier today I was watching your great documentary about Abbey Road, and then UA-cam recommended this video on the truth about you! I never would have guessed you had a spiritual awakening just watching your first video, but now it makes sense. Just like you I loved Elton John and the Beatles and then God broke into my life in a big way and I became Born Again here in London where I live in 1979. Looking back I feel sad about George Harrison because he was on a spiritual journey but never seemed to come to a full undertanding of the truth. Anyway I just wanted to say Hi. I'm half way through this really gripping video about your testimony. It really seems that God must have been preserving/protecting you the whole time whilst you were growing up because he was going to reveal himself to you in a deeper way when the time was right.
Wow what an encouraging comment! What you wrote means more than you can know. Thank you for watching. Please share!
God bless your parents
Keep playing , your good at it . And dont forget 1974 , snake river canyon and the Evil Kinevil jump that went errrr , thank god he survived another one . Dont forget Westworld ha ha
Dang, Mick Jagger would of been jealous❤