I ate 3 bags & felt nothing but a lil sugar high!? 😂 jk I know they are not THC infused--but i did think at 1st they were😅 Loved when Shawn shared about an email he got saying "they on their 3rd bag & still not feeling anything" cracks me up!! 😂
@@CoryG1981then u not a true gummie bear loving human u just a stoner. 😅 Totally joking ... i think be cool if he did do a (THC 1) or even better a (Psilocybin blend) as he has talked about his journey with it. I still haven't tripped yet only micro dosed but i would buy (gummie shrooms) from Shawn as i trust him & would hope they really hit like his show & with the finest ingredients like his guests 😊😅
Forgiveness sets you Free. The Amazing part is Jesus helps you also forget. If it came from Parents look at how they were raised, they didn’t know better and didn’t try to be better, If it was trauma someone else inflicted, set them free. God will handle them. Trust that. God Bless and Good luck.
@@slappy8941Not in the slightest. 😂 You should probably listen again. I’m curious how you think your theory plays out if you forgive someone who’s deceased? Are you telling their ghost they can come for you?
I’m an hour in, but as another man who was abused by two separate men in Mendenhall, MS, this episode is hitting extremely close to home for me. I’m so sorry for what you went through and I’m so hopeful of creating a new “bloodline” wrought by faith in the blood of our Savior now that I’ve seen another man who’s walked through that.
As a fellow child who grew up in a very abusive environment, when he said “Kids who are born in the fire won’t be burned in the heat of life” gave me chills. That was so profound and I thank you for sharing your story.
I didn't know my traumatic upbringing wasn't normal until high school. I never talked about it to anyone except my siblings because we thought how we were being raised was normal. Not until I met one of my best friends and we exchanged childhood stories. She cried and asked how I was happy and functioning like an average teen. That's when I realized my reality was vastly different than my peers. Once the veil was off my eyes it just opened so much pain. Sometimes I wished I didn't come to that realization. I was happy in the dark. When I became a wife then a mother that changed everything. I'm forever grateful to have that veil ripped from me. I can raise a beautiful, faithful, loving, functional family. 💜 to all those who have been there you're not alone
I’m so happy for you. 😊 The best thing you’ll hear from your kids when they are older is them saying to you or their friends is “I had a great childhood” ❤
I can identify! I thought everyone had alcoholic mothers, heavy handed fathers, had to endured sa, had alcoholic & drug addicts for siblings🤯 At 13, while hiding in a dark closet under clothes I swore to myself that I would NEVER do that to my kids!!! It took a fair amount of counseling, the Lord above, marrying a good & kind man, having 4 kids & teaching them ourselves to fully help break the cycle…. I’m a happy loving person who forgave my abusers, they can never live ‘rent free’ in my mind! We live across the country from my 3 siblings, will never ever see them again! Our kids are happy healthy & loving solid adults ❤️ Hubby & I are married 43 years, and still like each other😉 Though I like wine, I hold myself to a super tight standard and my kids have never seen me drunk! In braking the cycle…Easy? Not so much at times to do so, but WORTH IT … AND…to find I LOVE MYSELF (also a pretty cool person I am 🤩)
Grown man here. Listening. SOBBING at this man's story with his father at the end of his life. You, sir, are the epitome of forgiveness and strong faith. God bless you.
Victor Marx , my family & I love you!!! I was fortunate enough to meet you at church, you spoke your testimony. My nephews also trained at your dojo under yourself & family. I have gotten to know two of your children that I love. When I messed my life up, & found myself incarcerated. Your kids sent me your book, which I read from cover to cover. I am forever grateful to you & yours. Thank you . God bless.
It took the Holy Spirit in me to enable me to forgive my dad. My 3 year old granddaughter was sleeping beside me and I picked up her tiny, sweet, innocent little hand. The thought came to me that my dad had a hand like that once. And I realized that he too had gone through some awful things. Somehow that thought released me from all my hatred, bitterness and unforgiveness. I became a Christian at the age of 62. My brother had prayed for over 40 years for me!! God is mighty to save. Now my daughter and granddaughter are saved also. Genesis 50:20
I listen to lots of shows like this while I’m at work. This one right here is the closest I’ve ever been to bawling in my cubicle. The profound and all-consuming love of God is so evident in this man’s testimony. I am so thankful to have heard it. We defeat Satan by the Blood of the Lamb and the power of our testimony (Rev. 12:11)
I’ve been battling with God in accepting him as the truth. I always feel him calling to me through some of your videos. However, this testimony of forgiveness sent chills through me. I feel God has been calling to me through you Shawn and your guests. Thank you for bringing this to us. I really needed to hear this.
You know what? I’ve experienced this, GOD will draw closer to you if you draw closer to him! That’s in the Bible! It is the truth if you are interested in that. It’s free and amazing! It’s also very disturbing and dangerous, what you will come up against. Do not expect the devil to ignore you when you are strong in faith. Good news is he can’t damage you enough to stop you and the bad news is you’ll be more of a target. Don’t worry, you’ll have the ultimate 👆backup!
@benstephens1972 Ben, Shawn was the same way. God used so many guests on Shawn's show that spoke truth to him and realized it wasn't a coincidence. This could be your Devine invitation. God bless you.
I was mentally and physically abused as a child by my mother and the numerous people she brought around and I never thought I would consider forgiving her but the way he put on why he forgave his father has made my mind spin a hundred different ways. This episode has touched me so much thank you for this I have no words
I met Victor at a men’s gathering at a church in ocean city New Jersey when I was 23. It took everything I had to hold back tears while surrounded by men doing the same thing listening to this man tell his story and how God changed his life. And the work he does to rescue children. I’m very grateful that I met him. Awesome interview!
That was the absolute most profound, heavy, and terrifying interview I've ever seen. They way you talk to people is so genuine and real. I got respect for you Shawn Ryan... keep up the awesome work
Is there ANY corroborating evidence for this? I'm getting real doubts as to whether this is true....I hope NOT but I am seeing a lot of red flags with his story/behavior
Only a few minutes in and I heard “adoption is the only childhood trauma your supposed to be happy and grateful for” and burst into tears. As an adoptee I didn’t even realize how badly I needed to hear that. Thanks for this podcast and amazing humans you bring on your platform. It makes a difference in people’s lives and this often unsettling, and confusing world we live it 🙏
@@yoursofullofitha7262Victor would tell you he couldn't do that in his own strength either. It was only because of the Lord Jesus Christ working in Victor's heart that he was able to forgive his tormentor.
I think the reason so many people struggle with forgiveness is because they don't understand the true definition of it. Victor, you defined it beautifully. It doesn't mean you're letting the person who hurt you off the hook. It simply means your letting them off YOUR hook and putting them on GODS hook. Forgiveness is not an emotion. It's a decision. So you don't have to all of a sudden trust that person or be besties with them. When i heard it explained to me this way it made all the difference.
Same as how most people don't understand how God is able to forgive sinners... that they go on Jesus' "hook" as in Jesus was set fourth by God to be the "propitiation" (took the wrath in our place) for our sins.
Forgiveness is for you. It is for your own sake. When you forgive, you let go of the pain. Then you can move on with your life. You forgive for your own sake, not for the one who hurt you.
He really forgave his father when he prayed for him and then told him he loved him. God had to get him to see his father's soul was going to spend eternity in hell. That makes you love people enough to share the gospel with them even when they don't really want to hear it. 1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: Romans 3:22-26 KJV even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: [23] for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; [26] to declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus. Romans 6:23 KJV For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord. Please admit to God that you've sinned against Him and then place your faith in the blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sin today. God bless you!
Most people grow up thinking there is no way someone so evil could really exist...no one could really do this to a child. What an amazing man Victor turned out to be. He truly turned his pain into power to help so many people. God bless him ❤
Im probably 40 minutes in… and Ive been teary eyed already, I’ve smiled and I have been totally dumbstruck... Victor, I have mad respect for you and Eileen. One thing is for sure: God loves you very very much and I pray His protection over you every day, in all you do. For you and Eileen. Also - THANK YOU. For every child you guys have saved, held, hugged, protected. Shawn - thank you to you too. I know this one will touch you too. Absolute respect. The world is a far better place with you guys in it.
Makes the boook Angela's ashes, look like a cake walk. My story though a longer duration of abuse falls somewhere between your guest & that book. So many people have suffered & have horrible stories. I forgave but the abuse ruined compartments of my life. Some compartments I rose above it & lived a somewhat normal life as seen from the outside looking in.
Bad abuse survivor here. But im deeply hurt and humbled by this mans extreme experiences. God bless you. You inspire me to continue to grow as a man and be an even better step father. My daughter rocks and deserves the best love,empathy,guidance & raising a dad can provide with a mix of mostly old school and many new school values.
My God this interview is validating. I have said this often, I will not darken or harden my heart. If I do, I am no different than the abusers. Victor has done the work. This is my type of people who inspires me and continues to remind me I am more than what has happened to me. Yes, no matter what trauma one has endured, it can be overcome. Trauma is not an excuse to harm another. No one need to hurt another because they’ve been harmed, if anything, learn to not hurt another by forgiving, trusting, and loving another. Give to another what was not given to you is a healing gift to your soul and to another. It takes a hell of a lot of work but it is worth rediscovering and gaining one’s life. God bless. 💕
Yes. I've had a hard time with this because my son ,my husband and most my family are dead. I still get very angry at God. It's a battle I have not won , as of yet
@kathyturner1431 i know alot of what you are feeling except for it's my mom, dad, grandparents, aunts uncles and most of that was before my mid 20s. I only have my son, thank God for him. A half sister and a couple of aunts and cousins but we aren't close. Its extremely hard trying to make it through life on my own. All of the loss I've had to endure made my heart cold to an extent and almost afraid to live, in a sense. I'm trying to work on my heart though. I'm trying to get closer to God again. I pray we all can overcome and enjoy life.
Excellent! Btw, I did not think it was too dramatic, or R-rated. I am an older woman, conservative. It was encouraging to see how God rescued him, and is rescuing others through him. The forgiveness section was very impactful, especially talking about his stepfather.
Can’t even fathom how he kept it together. My story is nothing compared to Victor’s and I’m 73 and still struggling everyday. Thank God for him to be that strong> Your show is awesome and one of the most important shows on UA-cam!
This is the most maddening, sad and powerful story I’ve ever heard. I’m 39 with a 5 year old daughter and this brings tears to my eyes hearing what this man had to endure at her age
I was in the Dr office for a va appointment and had to pause to keep from breaking down in front of the entire waiting room. It was one of the most powerful things I have ever heard, and I thought I had seen and heard a lot. This man is truly a blessing from God, especially in today's times. God truly has a way of taking your pain to use for his glory. He is living proof. Keep up the good work, Shawn it will be hard to top this one. May God bless both of you in all of you do. In this dark world, we need people like you shining God light in those dark places
This is the most powerful interview I have ever watched!!! This man’s ability to forgive his abusive father is something I’m still coping with. He has opened my eyes to forgiveness…..thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
Incredibly powerful moment when Victor defined redemption. If forgiveness is for you, redemption is for you as well. Victor is a great example of God taking the bitterness in a life and using it to bring life to thousands.
Been a fan of your show for a year now and this conversation here is one of the most poignant and inspiring I’ve been graced to watch. Keep em coming Shawn. 🙏🏽
I looked at this thumbnail of the video and thought “oh there’s no way this guy beat the acts he has followed”. I’m not even 20 mins in and I’ve already learned an epic boatload from this. Your absolutely crushing it!!! You’ve helped me through the absolute hardest times in my life, between grieving for my mom and becoming sober I’ve needed all the help a man needs.. you have given me that, thank you Shawn.
I am so sorry for your loss. As a mum who is grieving two sons - congratulations on your sobriety - it is no small feat to wake up when everything is on fire. Do not despise the day of small beginnings. As a mum, proud of you, warrior. I know your mother is rejoicing your victories❤
His accounts of abuse are making me physically sick. I have a son who is this man’s age when he was abused. It’s mind-boggling that humans this evil can walk this earth. I wish I could save that little boy so bad.
Great video Shawn, loved Victors perspective ... I just watched a documentary on the "Montauk Project" ... these programs operated under many different names across the country ... scary, I was a product of divorce, alcoholism and mental emotional illness ... middle class, I survived ... successful Wall Street career, became an alcoholic ... I went to AA, found like mined people, also went to Alanon were i gained the tools to cope with life ... 30 years sober, content, but still have my repressed demons ... my faith sustains me daily
He's so right about the forgiveness part. I've been shocked at what the Holy Spirit has allowed me to do. Never thought in a million years I could be a care taker for the very person who allowed so much harm to come to me as a child. Best spiritual experience of my life and probably hers as well, because she was so sorry, but at the end she knew all was well. Very brave of him to tell his story.
This is so interesting to me. The most healing thing I ever did was apologize to my father for anything I had ever done to jeopardize our relationship. A man who did some horrible things to me. I didn’t owe him an apology, but it had a profound impact on me. Like a huge weight was just lifted off my shoulders. And he didn’t say sorry back, he didn’t take accountability. And it didn’t matter. I forgave him.
I am so proud of you. I hope one day I have the strength and understanding to do the same. Forgiveness is my weakness bc it makes me feel weaker than the transgression itself.. if that makes sense. God bless you.
Wow, telling your dad I Love You was hard to watch because I had to live that in my life. At 40+ years old was the first time I called my dad on the phone and told him "I Love You"-that was a long story but it has helped so many since giving that testimony to free others with forgiveness is as powerful as it gets. I felt free and happy but then My dad came to where I lived and my whole family came to forgiveness and now I know what the Love of God and Family actually meant. And I touched forgiveness at its core, As tears strike my shirt I thank you for sharing your story and bringing this back to my memories.
Shawn i appreciate you using your platform to make awareness and bring light to a subject most people can’t comprehend or choose not to comprehend. People think things like this only happen in third world countries. We can’t just suppress and hide the evil that is everywhere. My wife has gone through intense childhood trauma and I have grown as a person through her. Everything this guest talks about is now so real to me. Being in love with someone who has suffered trauma like this isn’t easy but the depth in life that she has brought me is life changing. I hope this type of content can continue to reach every demographic of people. To let them know they’re not alone and that there is good in all of us if we choose. We can be loved and be the end of generational abuse.
Shawn- imagine if nobody ever got to tell their story, nobody would ever know what’s going on. Especially other victims.! I can’t think of another person that these men and women would open up and tell their story to. The love and compassion from all your subscribers, who are commenting across the world from all walks of life proves to me and gives me hope that strangers authentically have compassion, sympathy, empathy for what happens to someone we don’t even know. Everybody has a story to tell no matter how tragic and you bringing this to light is something that we need to hear as hard as it can be so they can learn to fight back in life and don’t play the “victim “ their whole life or repeat the offense but learn and grow from it and defeat the evil that’s always lurking! (i’m sorry I don’t know how to word what I wanna say) I guess just thank you for your channel and helping everybody out there because just look at your comments there’s a lot of love out there! And for all your guests, especially this month thank you for telling your story you’re talking to the right guy!
Shawn, I am glad at whoever told you about Victor Marx that you were able to interview him. Been a long time since I first found him. What he is doing and how God is using him is amazing, from what he has been through. God bless you and Victor, I am excited about this interview and have know doubt will bring others to receive or start considering Christ. God bless you both and Semper Fi!!
Probably the greatest, most impactful video I’ve watched on UA-cam. I’ve already sent this to several friends and told them it’s time spent better than on a movie. Thank you!
I am profoundly shook. Things happen for a reason. I (we) were meant to hear this right now. Thank you Shawn for having Victor share his story of abuse and most importantly, forgiveness.
I often wondered if my forgiveness was complete. I hurt even years after but I knew one thing, I wanted them to go to heaven and not hell. When you said you knew forgiveness when you wanted them to go to heaven, that really helped me. You are a blessing Victor and I thank you. Peace and grace.🙏
Shawn, I’ve watched many of your interviews and they have all been great, but, I really believe this is one that will follow you and your show for the rest of your life. What happened in this show is so much bigger than just you learning about your guest and sharing it with your viewers.
Thank you so much - both of you - for this show! I came from an extremely abusive father in every way, shape and form. It wasn't until after I had my son 16 years ago, that I was truly able to heal all that pain I had carried for 35 plus years. I never gave it a thought that not only was I the father I never had, but that concurrently, I was "changing the trajectory of my own bloodline". When you said those words Shawn, I had to stop the video cause tears started running down my face (and I rarely ever cry). God bless you both. So happy our mutual friend Kevin Peterson tied me on to you.
I had to stop this video several times just to process what he shared from his childhood. Ppl can blame it on whatever they want, but over 20 yrs in nursing & I've witnessed true mental illness. There's no other explanation for anyone who harms innocent little children, vunerable adults, elderly or animals other than just just pure evil. He did far more than just survive. He was victimized, but became the victor. He took fight or flight from childhood trauma to a whole new level & turned it into an amazing skill that saves lives & so much more!! To have the courage to share what he did I know has & will continue to help others who've shared similar experiences.
Victor, no child should ever have to go through what you did. My heart goes out to you! Thank you for sharing your story and going on to help others who are suffering from this abuse.
Think about the fact that right now millions of child are going through the same things and even worst. Satanist dominates the world. His stepfather was one, practicing witchraft.
There is generational trauma in my family as well but my childhood trauma was nowhere as evil as what Victor experienced. I have to admit that the part that brought me to tears is when Victor spoke of telling his father about Jesus and how he didn't want his father to spend eternity in hell. Listening to that drew out so many tears. I consider myself a pretty tuff and stoic man but that really got me
This interview with Victor Marx is one of the most powerful & profound interviews I have ever seen. Can’t recommend it enough, especially for a person who has endured abuse. God bless this great man for sharing his story with us.
This episode made me cry so hard. I pray every day that my niece grows up as normal as she can given the trauma she has already experienced in her 10 years of life. When she was 5 (Aug. 2019) her father (my brother) was murdered. She saw the entire thing happen thru a glass screen door. Bullets barely missing her. If that wasn’t enough she lost her mother in Nov of 2021 in a road rage incident. She was in the back seat of the car. I hate that she has been thru all of this crap. But hopefully she will use it as a strengthening tool and not the opposite. ❤️😊
@@Mike-es2yg Thank you!! 😊❤️ She is with her Mamas big sister. She and I are close and just doing the do trying to make that girls life as normal as possible ya know.
@@Mike-es2yg I am flying out to Charleston on Feb. 8th to be there for her 10th birthday!!! Sooo excited! Don’t know why I felt the need to share that with ya’ll but yea! Happy New Year!
I had a similar childhood experience and I understand how he feels, forgiveness is the key to everything.I forgave my self and others, life will teach them a lesson because we never know how we end up. Good bless you for sharing your story.❤
This is one of the hardest and best interviews I’ve ever heard. I wept multiple times while listening. More proof that no one is beyond the forgiveness and healing of God. God bless you both for the truth you’re putting out and the hope that you’re giving people. ❤
First part of a 3 part series, and I am shattered. The pain this Gentleman has had to endure is beyond fathomable. It is beyond my comprehension how one comes through this unbearable pain victorious. His testimony so far has left me feeling deeply saddened. Of course, I know there is so much abuse in this deeply disturbing world we live in. However, knowing about it and actually hearing it from a person first hand is another thing altogether. I need to take a few moments to myself to digest this and salute this incredible Man.
I am speechless. There are moments in your life where you hear someone say something so powerful it changes you forever. This first interview and the last five minutes will stay with me forever. I love you Victor Marx ❤️
This might be the most important episode of this show. The message in the last few minutes of this episode is absolutely incredible and really brings a huge deal of perspective. Victor Marx is the embodiment of the freedom that comes from Jesus Christ. He is a walking testimony, the opposite of the warning given in Matthew 18:21-35. The Holy Spirit working in that man is so apparent. Thank you for having him on the show.
“Wow”. As Victor stated to Shawn early on, “ You’re a great steward of people's lives and stories and you reach so many people, I see God's hand on you Shawn”. I agree. This was an amazing interview….. I have been a subscriber of your show for sometime, Shawn because of that. It happens I’ve been a subscriber of Victor’s for a lot of years. I know a lot of his background and story but this was so well done - one of a kind show, God only made one of each of us. I pray that each of you Gentlemen and all of yours, fulfill all the books written about you. Psalm 139 Thank you Shawn Ryan. Thank you Victor Marx for never giving up or quitting- thank you, Eileen as well.
Oh my gosh i am sobbing. The forgiveness, his dad telling the nurse that it's his son and he's proud of him, him coming to Christ. I'm in awe of God's mercy and grace! 😭😭
Time and time again this show amazes me. I actually started watching before you even doing podcast because I wanted to be a special operator. But nowadays, I watch it because it’s my therapy. I’m truly learning so much each episode, and gives me hope encouragement for the future in a world full of chaos!! Thank you Shawn!!!
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@@whodis12123it’s not just about this one interview. It’s about Shawn’s entire podcast. Are you new to the podcast world or for amazing creators that put all their time and money into this? You’re watching this for free and ppl don’t realize what goes into this. Shawn’s done an amazing job w his guests including this man, Max.
@@CassandraV-kl4hq It's an interview in front of a recording device. It can literally be done for free. Aren't the sponsors paying big bucks to have him plug their product every 15 seconds? I'll say this, this plug in the middle of the comment section is a first for me. Never seen this before. Certainly doesn't have a good feeling attached to it.
@@thebugalito the documentary that he made isn’t just done in front of one little recording device. I’m not sure you understand the time and production it takes to make a documentary. Traveling, paying for ppls flights and hotel to get them to either the podcast or Shawn going to places. That’s not cheap. Videographer, editing, compensation, ect. These podcasters have to pay their guest for accommodations. Guests just don’t come do podcasts for free and pay out of their pocket for someone to profit off of them. It’s a business and ran as such.
@@CassandraV-kl4hq I appreciate you explaining the nuances of podcasting to me. It was interesting and not completely inaccurate. 1.) It is not common for guests to be paid and treated like royalty. It’s usually a win-win situation for everyone. Quite a few but not LOTS of people charge for appearances. Also it is not unheard of for a podcast to charge someone to come on their show. So far we’ve done no work and spent no money 2.) The hardest part is providing interesting crap consistently. Now without the internet that could be very demanding but…I mean…come on. There is literally no end of content to babble about So far we’ve made little effort and spent no money 3.) Sponsors and audiences keep podcasters pockets fat Ads, private funding, donations, merchandising. I wont get into all the ways they are paid like affiliate links, cost per mille, value -based prices etc. So many ways they get paid it’s pretty cool. Spent nothin’ did nothin 4.) This one might shock you. Or not. You do not need millions of dollars worth of professional producing equipment to make a great show. In fact you can do all that you mentioned (editing, software, post prod., and so on for $38.00/month The ending results: We sat in front of a microphone, trolled the internet sharing info/misinfo and spent less than $500/year, and made $50,000/week
OMG this interview spoke to me and I had such trauma similar to Victor and I kept it all in a vault until one day I thought I was experiencing a stroke but I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. I had been functioning at the fight or flight level for over 40yrs that my mind broke, lost my ability to speak and walk but thankfully I had a team of psychologists help me deconstruct the trauma and I have my speech and mobility back and my children were my biggest motivators to break the cycle. Thank you for this man, your channel and providing a space to open wounds but the victory is what amazing people they have all become. Much love from Australia 💙🙏🇦🇺
I research neurological symptoms of pass events the body has chemicals that restore your emotional well - being serotonin is a chemical stabilizes the entire body the emotional problems you have been put through we dill with trauma by what our body are missing research is important to our well-being
Shawn and Victor Thank you very much for sharing your story. I come from an abusive childhood, to being gang rapped while serving in the Navy. and then on to an abusive husband for 15 yrs. Fear for me was the worst emotion.. After getting away from all the abuse I swore that I would never fear another human being in my life. I have such a hard time even leaving my house. Hearing this interview gives me hope that I may be able to overcome and heal one day
This is one of the best episodes I think Sean has ever done!! This man’s story is so crazy and how in depth he went with his past is going to help a lot of people get through their trauma. One hell of an episode! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I watched the entire interview. All 5 hours. I highly recommend watching all of it. It was informative, sad, inspirational, and entertaining. I have great respect for Victor and Sean for coming forward with these hard topics. God bless you both.
I constantly find myself think o I will listen for an hr or so and just get sucked in and end up listening to the whole interview. Shawn does a great job and people respect him enough to come on and share very powerful stories
Thank you Vic for sharing your story, that took a lot of guts and bravery. ❤ "When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened". Billy Graham
OMG!! I wasn’t ready for the sheer graphic nature of this man’s pain…I feel so terrible he had to go through all that and as a child as well…breaks my Heart!!
i am sobbing, i just want to give victor a hug, but still, i can’t wait for the rest of the interview of this remarkable man! thank you so much for bringing him on to share his story. it’s both unbelievably harrowing and absolutely inspiring!❤❤❤
This is the most intense horrifying unbelievable thing I've ever seen and heard. I'm 40yrs old and up until this interview I've been in denial of what the world's children are going through with the abuse. I'm so sad and angry I don't know how to handle this information. I sit hear crying feeling sorry and to think this is happening right now to some child breaks my heart and my soul!
God bless you for being willing to allow this awful truth to enter your heart. We are not capable of 'handling' this information. None of us. And yet, with God's help, we MUST. There is no future for humanity if we do not begin the work of dismantling the systems that allow this horror to thrive. I'm so grateful for your willingness to enter the furnace - just hold tight to God, and you will emerge transformed in ways you can't anticipate. May you be Divinely protected and comforted as you face the darkness. ❤🩹⚔🙏
@@ThicketworksCouldn't have said it better myself. You've obviously seen it too. It's hard to get people to understand how foreign it is to the mind. One couldn't conjure stuff up in their mind as the worst they could possibly come up with won't come close to an average day in the life of these monsters. Accidental exposure has sent many to the insane asylum.
I came here after Shawn's episode with Blake Cook. Something about the way Shawn spoke about Victor compelled me to search for this episode and part one has just made a profound impact on me. It might sound corny but this very well could have just changed my entire perspective about God and faith. I can hear the scars in Victor's voice. The fact that this episode only has less than 600k views after a year proves its importance. I have a feeling it will start getting a lot more traffic. God is moving in colossal ways right now. So many men like myself need to hear these types of conversations. Thank you Shawn for boldly sharing your faith! You've truly helped motivate me to begin my journey to freedom and healing.
When Victor talked about the forgiving part towards his dad and told him he loved him and his dad told him he loved Victor, my heart could actually feel all the sincerity, forgivness and love that was between them at that moment, it truly was POWERFUL in every sense of the word. God is great, greater than we can even comprehend. This is the best interview i have ever witnessed, in this show or any show for that matter. I can't wait to hear the rest of it.
Victor’s story is one of the most amazing stories I’ve ever heard. Forgiveness is such a hard thing for some people but when you get there, it can truly free you from such a weight that we carry. God bless Victor for having courage to share his story. I have no doubt he has touched people’s lives. He did mine.
What a powerful story of recovery from the nightmare of abuse. Thank you for sharing with us. I used to watch Dr. Dobson on tv years ago. Great advice.
Thank you both for sharing your hearts, pains, struggles and lives. Your actions show men how vulnerable we need to be in order to break the past and change our futures. God Bless you both.
Thank you for helping me start my journey to forgive the one man I have hated my whole life! I'm 67 and after hearing this I feel the possibility of forgiveness. God will help me.
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Not until they habe thc as its legal in my country
Got mine!
I ate 3 bags & felt nothing but a lil sugar high!? 😂 jk
I know they are not THC infused--but i did think at 1st they were😅
Loved when Shawn shared about an email he got saying "they on their 3rd bag & still not feeling anything" cracks me up!! 😂
@@CoryG1981then u not a true gummie bear loving human u just a stoner.
😅 Totally joking ... i think be cool if he did do a (THC 1) or even better a (Psilocybin blend) as he has talked about his journey with it. I still haven't tripped yet only micro dosed but i would buy (gummie shrooms) from Shawn as i trust him & would hope they really hit like his show & with the finest ingredients like his guests 😊😅
@@CoryG1981 LOL no THC in these. Just candy. You're good.
"Forgiveness is giving up your right to hurt someone back, for hurting you" - this will change my life. thank you Victor and Shawn.
Forgiveness sets you Free. The Amazing part is Jesus helps you also forget.
If it came from Parents look at how they were raised, they didn’t know better and didn’t try to be better,
If it was trauma someone else inflicted, set them free. God will handle them. Trust that.
God Bless and Good luck.
When he said that it really made me think and ponder my own trauma.
@@Mrs.CGravesForgiveness is telling someone it's okay to hurt you again.
@@slappy8941Not in the slightest. 😂 You should probably listen again. I’m curious how you think your theory plays out if you forgive someone who’s deceased? Are you telling their ghost they can come for you?
@slappy8941 you can forgive someone and yet still be cautious/aware of what that individual is capable of to not let yourself be burned again.
“I love weapons…but the best weapon I’ve ever used for my soul is forgiveness” wow. Thank you brother Victor
Damn right!❤
Pure gold right there.
Wow, profound.
When you "truly" forgive, you release yourself from prison! That was my experience ❤
I’m an hour in, but as another man who was abused by two separate men in Mendenhall, MS, this episode is hitting extremely close to home for me. I’m so sorry for what you went through and I’m so hopeful of creating a new “bloodline” wrought by faith in the blood of our Savior now that I’ve seen another man who’s walked through that.
From a lowly old commercial fisherman in coastal Maine, I Love you brother. Praying for you.
@@MAB3776s thank you sir!
Praying for you, man.
You can do all things through Christ whom gives you strength
Lean into God, when it gets tough lean in more. He got you 🫶
As a fellow child who grew up in a very abusive environment, when he said “Kids who are born in the fire won’t be burned in the heat of life” gave me chills. That was so profound and I thank you for sharing your story.
This is a powerful statement
I didn't know my traumatic upbringing wasn't normal until high school. I never talked about it to anyone except my siblings because we thought how we were being raised was normal. Not until I met one of my best friends and we exchanged childhood stories. She cried and asked how I was happy and functioning like an average teen. That's when I realized my reality was vastly different than my peers. Once the veil was off my eyes it just opened so much pain. Sometimes I wished I didn't come to that realization. I was happy in the dark. When I became a wife then a mother that changed everything. I'm forever grateful to have that veil ripped from me. I can raise a beautiful, faithful, loving, functional family. 💜 to all those who have been there you're not alone
I’m so happy for you. 😊
The best thing you’ll hear from your kids when they are older is them saying to you or their friends is “I had a great childhood” ❤
I can identify!
I thought everyone had alcoholic mothers, heavy handed fathers, had to endured sa, had alcoholic & drug addicts for siblings🤯
At 13, while hiding in a dark closet under clothes I swore to myself that I would NEVER do that to my kids!!!
It took a fair amount of counseling, the Lord above, marrying a good & kind man, having 4 kids & teaching them ourselves to fully help break the cycle….
I’m a happy loving person who forgave my abusers, they can never live ‘rent free’ in my mind!
We live across the country from my 3 siblings, will never ever see them again!
Our kids are happy healthy & loving solid adults ❤️
Hubby & I are married 43 years, and still like each other😉
Though I like wine, I hold myself to a super tight standard and my kids have never seen me drunk!
In braking the cycle…Easy? Not so much at times to do so, but WORTH IT … AND…to find I LOVE MYSELF (also a pretty cool person I am 🤩)
There is healing in Jesus
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Grown man here. Listening. SOBBING at this man's story with his father at the end of his life. You, sir, are the epitome of forgiveness and strong faith. God bless you.
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Congrats
“Kids who are born in the fire , will not be burned by the heat of life “ im at work and this completely broke me and I couldn’t hold my tears
Victor Marx , my family & I love you!!! I was fortunate enough to meet you at church, you spoke your testimony. My nephews also trained at your dojo under yourself & family. I have gotten to know two of your children that I love. When I messed my life up, & found myself incarcerated. Your kids sent me your book, which I read from cover to cover. I am forever grateful to you & yours. Thank you . God bless.
Amazing ❤️
It took the Holy Spirit in me to enable me to forgive my dad. My 3 year old granddaughter was sleeping beside me and I picked up her tiny, sweet, innocent little hand. The thought came to me that my dad had a hand like that once. And I realized that he too had gone through some awful things. Somehow that thought released me from all my hatred, bitterness and unforgiveness. I became a Christian at the age of 62. My brother had prayed for over 40 years for me!! God is mighty to save. Now my daughter and granddaughter are saved also. Genesis 50:20
That’s amazing! The Holy Spirit is SO powerful, girl! I’ve been through something similar, I think
All glory to the Abba father!
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Amen @@marcusavery2301
I listen to lots of shows like this while I’m at work. This one right here is the closest I’ve ever been to bawling in my cubicle. The profound and all-consuming love of God is so evident in this man’s testimony. I am so thankful to have heard it. We defeat Satan by the Blood of the Lamb and the power of our testimony (Rev. 12:11)
This is one of my favorite scriptures! What a powerful testimony this is!
I’ve been battling with God in accepting him as the truth. I always feel him calling to me through some of your videos. However, this testimony of forgiveness sent chills through me. I feel God has been calling to me through you Shawn and your guests. Thank you for bringing this to us. I really needed to hear this.
God bless you, Ben
You know what? I’ve experienced this, GOD will draw closer to you if you draw closer to him! That’s in the Bible! It is the truth if you are interested in that. It’s free and amazing! It’s also very disturbing and dangerous, what you will come up against. Do not expect the devil to ignore you when you are strong in faith. Good news is he can’t damage you enough to stop you and the bad news is you’ll be more of a target. Don’t worry, you’ll have the ultimate 👆backup!
@benstephens1972 Ben, Shawn was the same way. God used so many guests on Shawn's show that spoke truth to him and realized it wasn't a coincidence. This could be your Devine invitation. God bless you.
Praying that God will show you that Jesus is the way, the truth , and the life.
May God be with you brother! You’re not the only one 🙏🏻
I was mentally and physically abused as a child by my mother and the numerous people she brought around and I never thought I would consider forgiving her but the way he put on why he forgave his father has made my mind spin a hundred different ways. This episode has touched me so much thank you for this I have no words
Jesus loves you very much, and so do we.
May you find peace my friend.
@@texasted73Jesus is a psyop
Ditto
Only two things can happen if you forgive her. Either your life will continue on this way or it will change forever. You can do this. Get ready.
I met Victor at a men’s gathering at a church in ocean city New Jersey when I was 23. It took everything I had to hold back tears while surrounded by men doing the same thing listening to this man tell his story and how God changed his life. And the work he does to rescue children. I’m very grateful that I met him. Awesome interview!
Very nice I met him at ours in city of Montebello ca, Calvary chapel amazing man
That was the absolute most profound, heavy, and terrifying interview I've ever seen. They way you talk to people is so genuine and real. I got respect for you Shawn Ryan... keep up the awesome work
So true!!
Agree.
Is there ANY corroborating evidence for this? I'm getting real doubts as to whether this is true....I hope NOT but I am seeing a lot of red flags with his story/behavior
@@Mike-es2ygAre you asking for evidence that Mr. Marx's testimony is true?
@@PureGeauxld yes
The way he looks around him before he continues the stories. Makes me think to myself about my own childhood. I wish I was as brave as this man
You Are!
You just wrote this. Keep telling your story! You are valid
You are. You just don't realise it yet.
Only a few minutes in and I heard “adoption is the only childhood trauma your supposed to be happy and grateful for” and burst into tears. As an adoptee I didn’t even realize how badly I needed to hear that. Thanks for this podcast and amazing humans you bring on your platform. It makes a difference in people’s lives and this often unsettling, and confusing world we live it 🙏
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May God bless you!
Can you explain what that means? The quote on adoption?
Your and you're are different words with different meanings. How do you not know this?
As an adoptee also, I was in the same state
Dude made me cry when he visited his evil step father and prayed for him. That was hella powerful.
Trying to save him from hell - his spirit is powerful, it made me cry too...
I teared up myself. That was the most powerful moment in anything I've ever listened to.
I could not have done that.. Victor is a good Man
@@yoursofullofitha7262Victor would tell you he couldn't do that in his own strength either. It was only because of the Lord Jesus Christ working in Victor's heart that he was able to forgive his tormentor.
You could with God's help.@@yoursofullofitha7262
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"Forgiveness is giving up your right to hurt someone back for hurting you."
Wow, that's really powerful.
I think the reason so many people struggle with forgiveness is because they don't understand the true definition of it. Victor, you defined it beautifully. It doesn't mean you're letting the person who hurt you off the hook. It simply means your letting them off YOUR hook and putting them on GODS hook. Forgiveness is not an emotion. It's a decision. So you don't have to all of a sudden trust that person or be besties with them. When i heard it explained to me this way it made all the difference.
Same as how most people don't understand how God is able to forgive sinners... that they go on Jesus' "hook" as in Jesus was set fourth by God to be the "propitiation" (took the wrath in our place) for our sins.
Forgiveness is for you. It is for your own sake. When you forgive, you let go of the pain. Then you can move on with your life.
You forgive for your own sake, not for the one who hurt you.
What minute is that? I dont want to miss it
He really forgave his father when he prayed for him and then told him he loved him. God had to get him to see his father's soul was going to spend eternity in hell. That makes you love people enough to share the gospel with them even when they don't really want to hear it.
1 Corinthians 15:1-4 KJV
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; [2] by which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. [3] For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; [4] and that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures:
Romans 3:22-26 KJV
even the righteousness of God which is by faith of Jesus Christ unto all and upon all them that believe: for there is no difference: [23] for all have sinned, and come short of the glory of God; [24] being justified freely by his grace through the redemption that is in Christ Jesus: [25] whom God hath set forth to be a propitiation through faith in his blood, to declare his righteousness for the remission of sins that are past, through the forbearance of God; [26] to declare, I say, at this time his righteousness: that he might be just, and the justifier of him which believeth in Jesus.
Romans 6:23 KJV
For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
Please admit to God that you've sinned against Him and then place your faith in the blood of Jesus Christ for the remission of your sin today.
God bless you!
@@michaelboyle1983- Thank you for your great comment. I reread it several times.
Most people grow up thinking there is no way someone so evil could really exist...no one could really do this to a child. What an amazing man Victor turned out to be. He truly turned his pain into power to help so many people.
God bless him ❤
Im probably 40 minutes in… and Ive been teary eyed already, I’ve smiled and I have been totally dumbstruck... Victor, I have mad respect for you and Eileen. One thing is for sure: God loves you very very much and I pray His protection over you every day, in all you do. For you and Eileen. Also - THANK YOU. For every child you guys have saved, held, hugged, protected. Shawn - thank you to you too. I know this one will touch you too. Absolute respect. The world is a far better place with you guys in it.
Makes the boook Angela's ashes, look like a cake walk. My story though a longer duration of abuse falls somewhere between your guest & that book. So many people have suffered & have horrible stories. I forgave but the abuse ruined compartments of my life. Some compartments I rose above it & lived a somewhat normal life as seen from the outside looking in.
Exactly! I feel the same. Every bit of it!!!
GOD BLESS YOU❤ HE has absolutely 💯 saved you for HIS purposes 🙏 ❤
Bad abuse survivor here. But im deeply hurt and humbled by this mans extreme experiences. God bless you. You inspire me to continue to grow as a man and be an even better step father. My daughter rocks and deserves the best love,empathy,guidance & raising a dad can provide with a mix of mostly old school and many new school values.
So glad you have this brother on your show! His ministry of saving people from all over the world from terror is amazing
My God this interview is validating. I have said this often, I will not darken or harden my heart. If I do, I am no different than the abusers. Victor has done the work. This is my type of people who inspires me and continues to remind me I am more than what has happened to me. Yes, no matter what trauma one has endured, it can be overcome. Trauma is not an excuse to harm another. No one need to hurt another because they’ve been harmed, if anything, learn to not hurt another by forgiving, trusting, and loving another. Give to another what was not given to you is a healing gift to your soul and to another. It takes a hell of a lot of work but it is worth rediscovering and gaining one’s life. God bless. 💕
His whole part about not letting you heart get hard so you can still give and receive love…… man that hits so hard
Yes. I've had a hard time with this because my son ,my husband and most my family are dead. I still get very angry at God. It's a battle I have not won , as of yet
@@kathyturner1431 I'm so sorry for your losses😢
@kathyturner1431 i know alot of what you are feeling except for it's my mom, dad, grandparents, aunts uncles and most of that was before my mid 20s. I only have my son, thank God for him. A half sister and a couple of aunts and cousins but we aren't close. Its extremely hard trying to make it through life on my own. All of the loss I've had to endure made my heart cold to an extent and almost afraid to live, in a sense. I'm trying to work on my heart though. I'm trying to get closer to God again. I pray we all can overcome and enjoy life.
Excellent! Btw, I did not think it was too dramatic, or R-rated. I am an older woman, conservative. It was encouraging to see how God rescued him, and is rescuing others through him. The forgiveness section was very impactful, especially talking about his stepfather.
Powerful testimony. The ending nearly had me in tears.
Can’t even fathom how he kept it together. My story is nothing compared to Victor’s and I’m 73 and still struggling everyday. Thank God for him to be that strong>
Your show is awesome and one of the most important shows on UA-cam!
This is the most maddening, sad and powerful story I’ve ever heard. I’m 39 with a 5 year old daughter and this brings tears to my eyes hearing what this man had to endure at her age
I was in the Dr office for a va appointment and had to pause to keep from breaking down in front of the entire waiting room. It was one of the most powerful things I have ever heard, and I thought I had seen and heard a lot. This man is truly a blessing from God, especially in today's times. God truly has a way of taking your pain to use for his glory. He is living proof. Keep up the good work, Shawn it will be hard to top this one. May God bless both of you in all of you do. In this dark world, we need people like you shining God light in those dark places
This is the most powerful interview I have ever watched!!! This man’s ability to forgive his abusive father is something I’m still coping with. He has opened my eyes to forgiveness…..thank you 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
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His stepfather
Thank you for the courage to share your childhood. I think lots of people are oblivious to the horrors that go on in this world.
Incredibly powerful moment when Victor defined redemption. If forgiveness is for you, redemption is for you as well. Victor is a great example of God taking the bitterness in a life and using it to bring life to thousands.
Been a fan of your show for a year now and this conversation here is one of the most poignant and inspiring I’ve been graced to watch. Keep em coming Shawn. 🙏🏽
You just touched my heart and made a 53yr old man cry like a baby, God bless you both!!!
Holly crap Shawn....! I don't cry at all but this interview had me in tears. Your shows are so important to humanity.
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I looked at this thumbnail of the video and thought “oh there’s no way this guy beat the acts he has followed”. I’m not even 20 mins in and I’ve already learned an epic boatload from this. Your absolutely crushing it!!! You’ve helped me through the absolute hardest times in my life, between grieving for my mom and becoming sober I’ve needed all the help a man needs.. you have given me that, thank you Shawn.
I am so sorry for your loss. As a mum who is grieving two sons - congratulations on your sobriety - it is no small feat to wake up when everything is on fire. Do not despise the day of small beginnings. As a mum, proud of you, warrior. I know your mother is rejoicing your victories❤
Congrats on your sobriety ❤
I love Victor and Eileen! Went to church with them for many years. All Things Possible through Christ!
This is one of the strongest people you have had on your show. I hope this will give other victims the strength to overcome evil.
The fact this guy kept it together after what he’s been through says a lot about him
Says lot more about what God can do. I too learned what God can do with a broken heart and spirit.
Amen! It is the Lord Who brought him through
The emotional roller coaster this put me through is insane
Agreed! So incredibly compelling! Phenomenal one though!
His accounts of abuse are making me physically sick. I have a son who is this man’s age when he was abused. It’s mind-boggling that humans this evil can walk this earth. I wish I could save that little boy so bad.
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You're not alone this is the most powerful podcast in history!
Absolutely incredible! My heart aches for his trauma but rejoices in his faith!
Great video Shawn, loved Victors perspective ... I just watched a documentary on the "Montauk Project" ... these programs operated under many different names across the country ... scary, I was a product of divorce, alcoholism and mental emotional illness ... middle class, I survived ... successful Wall Street career, became an alcoholic ... I went to AA, found like mined people, also went to Alanon were i gained the tools to cope with life ... 30 years sober, content, but still have my repressed demons ... my faith sustains me daily
Wow! What a brilliant insightful conversation! Thank you guys.
He's so right about the forgiveness part. I've been shocked at what the Holy Spirit has allowed me to do. Never thought in a million years I could be a care taker for the very person who allowed so much harm to come to me as a child. Best spiritual experience of my life and probably hers as well, because she was so sorry, but at the end she knew all was well. Very brave of him to tell his story.
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This is so interesting to me. The most healing thing I ever did was apologize to my father for anything I had ever done to jeopardize our relationship. A man who did some horrible things to me. I didn’t owe him an apology, but it had a profound impact on me. Like a huge weight was just lifted off my shoulders. And he didn’t say sorry back, he didn’t take accountability. And it didn’t matter. I forgave him.
I am so proud of you. I hope one day I have the strength and understanding to do the same. Forgiveness is my weakness bc it makes me feel weaker than the transgression itself.. if that makes sense. God bless you.
Wow, telling your dad I Love You was hard to watch because I had to live that in my life. At 40+ years old was the first time I called my dad on the phone and told him "I Love You"-that was a long story but it has helped so many since giving that testimony to free others with forgiveness is as powerful as it gets. I felt free and happy but then My dad came to where I lived and my whole family came to forgiveness and now I know what the Love of God and Family actually meant. And I touched forgiveness at its core, As tears strike my shirt I thank you for sharing your story and bringing this back to my memories.
“Forgiving: gaining real estate in your heart to both give and receive love” extraordinary conclusion!
Shawn i appreciate you using your platform to make awareness and bring light to a subject most people can’t comprehend or choose not to comprehend. People think things like this only happen in third world countries. We can’t just suppress and hide the evil that is everywhere. My wife has gone through intense childhood trauma and I have grown as a person through her. Everything this guest talks about is now so real to me. Being in love with someone who has suffered trauma like this isn’t easy but the depth in life that she has brought me is life changing. I hope this type of content can continue to reach every demographic of people. To let them know they’re not alone and that there is good in all of us if we choose. We can be loved and be the end of generational abuse.
That has got to be the most powerful testimony ive ever heard. Thank you
Shawn- imagine if nobody ever got to tell their story, nobody would ever know what’s going on. Especially other victims.! I can’t think of another person that these men and women would open up and tell their story to. The love and compassion from all your subscribers, who are commenting across the world from all walks of life proves to me and gives me hope that strangers authentically have compassion, sympathy, empathy for what happens to someone we don’t even know. Everybody has a story to tell no matter how tragic and you bringing this to light is something that we need to hear as hard as it can be so they can learn to fight back in life and don’t play the “victim “ their whole life or repeat the offense but learn and grow from it and defeat the evil that’s always lurking! (i’m sorry I don’t know how to word what I wanna say) I guess just thank you for your channel and helping everybody out there because just look at your comments there’s a lot of love out there! And for all your guests, especially this month thank you for telling your story you’re talking to the right guy!
Shawn, I am glad at whoever told you about Victor Marx that you were able to interview him. Been a long time since I first found him. What he is doing and how God is using him is amazing, from what he has been through. God bless you and Victor, I am excited about this interview and have know doubt will bring others to receive or start considering Christ. God bless you both and Semper Fi!!
Amen
Semper Fi🔥
If any are on the fence, concerning God- Jesus....time is running out. If He is reaching out to you, reach out to Him....NOW is the time!
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The best interview that I’ve watched in the past months. Wow God is so faithful in Victor’s life!
Probably the greatest, most impactful video I’ve watched on UA-cam. I’ve already sent this to several friends and told them it’s time spent better than on a movie. Thank you!
I am profoundly shook. Things happen for a reason. I (we) were meant to hear this right now. Thank you Shawn for having Victor share his story of abuse and most importantly, forgiveness.
I often wondered if my forgiveness was complete. I hurt even years after but I knew one thing, I wanted them to go to heaven and not hell. When you said you knew forgiveness when you wanted them to go to heaven, that really helped me. You are a blessing Victor and I thank you. Peace and grace.🙏
Shawn, I’ve watched many of your interviews and they have all been great, but, I really believe this is one that will follow you and your show for the rest of your life. What happened in this show is so much bigger than just you learning about your guest and sharing it with your viewers.
Agree 100%. I could feel the Lord's Presence in the room while he was speaking.
Thank you so much - both of you - for this show! I came from an extremely abusive father in every way, shape and form. It wasn't until after I had my son 16 years ago, that I was truly able to heal all that pain I had carried for 35 plus years. I never gave it a thought that not only was I the father I never had, but that concurrently, I was "changing the trajectory of my own bloodline". When you said those words Shawn, I had to stop the video cause tears started running down my face (and I rarely ever cry). God bless you both. So happy our mutual friend Kevin Peterson tied me on to you.
I had to stop this video several times just to process what he shared from his childhood. Ppl can blame it on whatever they want, but over 20 yrs in nursing & I've witnessed true mental illness. There's no other explanation for anyone who harms innocent little children, vunerable adults, elderly or animals other than just just pure evil. He did far more than just survive. He was victimized, but became the victor. He took fight or flight from childhood trauma to a whole new level & turned it into an amazing skill that saves lives & so much more!! To have the courage to share what he did I know has & will continue to help others who've shared similar experiences.
Victor, no child should ever have to go through what you did. My heart goes out to you! Thank you for sharing your story and going on to help others who are suffering from this abuse.
Think about the fact that right now millions of child are going through the same things and even worst. Satanist dominates the world. His stepfather was one, practicing witchraft.
There is generational trauma in my family as well but my childhood trauma was nowhere as evil as what Victor experienced. I have to admit that the part that brought me to tears is when Victor spoke of telling his father about Jesus and how he didn't want his father to spend eternity in hell. Listening to that drew out so many tears. I consider myself a pretty tuff and stoic man but that really got me
This interview with Victor Marx is one of the most powerful & profound interviews I have ever seen. Can’t recommend it enough, especially for a person who has endured abuse. God bless this great man for sharing his story with us.
This episode made me cry so hard. I pray every day that my niece grows up as normal as she can given the trauma she has already experienced in her 10 years of life. When she was 5 (Aug. 2019) her father (my brother) was murdered. She saw the entire thing happen thru a glass screen door. Bullets barely missing her. If that wasn’t enough she lost her mother in Nov of 2021 in a road rage incident. She was in the back seat of the car. I hate that she has been thru all of this crap. But hopefully she will use it as a strengthening tool and not the opposite. ❤️😊
Jeeeez...sorry to hear that. Hope she is in a good home now.
@@Mike-es2yg Thank you!! 😊❤️ She is with her Mamas big sister. She and I are close and just doing the do trying to make that girls life as normal as possible ya know.
@@Mike-es2yg I am flying out to Charleston on Feb. 8th to be there for her 10th birthday!!! Sooo excited! Don’t know why I felt the need to share that with ya’ll but yea! Happy New Year!
I had a similar childhood experience and I understand how he feels, forgiveness is the key to everything.I forgave my self and others, life will teach them a lesson because we never know how we end up. Good bless you for sharing your story.❤
This is one of the hardest and best interviews I’ve ever heard. I wept multiple times while listening. More proof that no one is beyond the forgiveness and healing of God. God bless you both for the truth you’re putting out and the hope that you’re giving people. ❤
First part of a 3 part series, and I am shattered. The pain this Gentleman has had to endure is beyond fathomable. It is beyond my comprehension how one comes through this unbearable pain victorious.
His testimony so far has left me feeling deeply saddened. Of course, I know there is so much abuse in this deeply disturbing world we live in. However, knowing about it and actually hearing it from a person first hand is another thing altogether.
I need to take a few moments to myself to digest this and salute this incredible Man.
I am speechless. There are moments in your life where you hear someone say something so powerful it changes you forever. This first interview and the last five minutes will stay with me forever. I love you Victor Marx ❤️
This might be the most important episode of this show. The message in the last few minutes of this episode is absolutely incredible and really brings a huge deal of perspective. Victor Marx is the embodiment of the freedom that comes from Jesus Christ. He is a walking testimony, the opposite of the warning given in Matthew 18:21-35. The Holy Spirit working in that man is so apparent. Thank you for having him on the show.
“Wow”. As Victor stated to Shawn early on, “ You’re a great steward of people's lives and stories and you reach so many people,
I see God's hand on you Shawn”.
I agree. This was an amazing interview….. I have been a subscriber of your show for sometime, Shawn because of that. It happens I’ve been a subscriber of Victor’s for a lot of years. I know a lot of his background and story but this was so well done - one of a kind show, God only made one of each of us. I pray that each of you Gentlemen and all of yours, fulfill all the books written about you. Psalm 139
Thank you Shawn Ryan.
Thank you Victor Marx for never giving up or quitting- thank you, Eileen as well.
I've been told I'm rough around the edges and emotionally detached sometimes and only half way through this he has me torn up and tears rolling.
Oh my gosh i am sobbing. The forgiveness, his dad telling the nurse that it's his son and he's proud of him, him coming to Christ. I'm in awe of God's mercy and grace! 😭😭
Time and time again this show amazes me. I actually started watching before you even doing podcast because I wanted to be a special operator. But nowadays, I watch it because it’s my therapy. I’m truly learning so much each episode, and gives me hope encouragement for the future in a world full of chaos!! Thank you Shawn!!!
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? ... I dunno why but ... Huh? To be fair I have not watched the documentary read the book or kept tabs on the movie production
@@whodis12123it’s not just about this one interview. It’s about Shawn’s entire podcast. Are you new to the podcast world or for amazing creators that put all their time and money into this? You’re watching this for free and ppl don’t realize what goes into this. Shawn’s done an amazing job w his guests including this man, Max.
@@CassandraV-kl4hq It's an interview in front of a recording device. It can literally be done for free. Aren't the sponsors paying big bucks to have him plug their product every 15 seconds? I'll say this, this plug in the middle of the comment section is a first for me. Never seen this before. Certainly doesn't have a good feeling attached to it.
@@thebugalito the documentary that he made isn’t just done in front of one little recording device. I’m not sure you understand the time and production it takes to make a documentary. Traveling, paying for ppls flights and hotel to get them to either the podcast or Shawn going to places. That’s not cheap. Videographer, editing, compensation, ect. These podcasters have to pay their guest for accommodations. Guests just don’t come do podcasts for free and pay out of their pocket for someone to profit off of them. It’s a business and ran as such.
@@CassandraV-kl4hq I appreciate you explaining the nuances of podcasting to me. It was interesting and not completely inaccurate.
1.) It is not common for guests to be paid and treated like royalty. It’s usually a win-win situation for everyone. Quite a few but not LOTS of people charge for appearances. Also it is not unheard of for a podcast to charge someone to come on their show.
So far we’ve done no work and spent no money
2.) The hardest part is providing interesting crap consistently. Now without the internet that could be very demanding but…I mean…come on. There is literally no end of content to babble about
So far we’ve made little effort and spent no money
3.) Sponsors and audiences keep podcasters pockets fat
Ads, private funding, donations, merchandising. I wont get into all the ways they are paid like affiliate links, cost per mille, value -based prices etc. So many ways they get paid it’s pretty cool.
Spent nothin’ did nothin
4.) This one might shock you. Or not. You do not need millions of dollars worth of professional producing equipment to make a great show. In fact you can do all that you mentioned (editing, software, post prod., and so on for $38.00/month
The ending results: We sat in front of a microphone, trolled the internet sharing info/misinfo and spent less than $500/year, and made $50,000/week
OMG this interview spoke to me and I had such trauma similar to Victor and I kept it all in a vault until one day I thought I was experiencing a stroke but I was diagnosed with Functional Neurological Disorder. I had been functioning at the fight or flight level for over 40yrs that my mind broke, lost my ability to speak and walk but thankfully I had a team of psychologists help me deconstruct the trauma and I have my speech and mobility back and my children were my biggest motivators to break the cycle. Thank you for this man, your channel and providing a space to open wounds but the victory is what amazing people they have all become. Much love from Australia 💙🙏🇦🇺
I research neurological symptoms of pass events the body has chemicals that restore your emotional well - being serotonin is a chemical stabilizes the entire body the emotional problems you have been put through we dill with trauma by what our body are missing research is important to our well-being
The end of the interview brought me to tears as im still struggling with forgiveness. What an incredibly strong man Victor is
Shawn and Victor Thank you very much for sharing your story. I come from an abusive childhood, to being gang rapped while serving in the Navy. and then on to an abusive husband for 15 yrs. Fear for me was the worst emotion.. After getting away from all the abuse I swore that I would never fear another human being in my life. I have such a hard time even leaving my house. Hearing this interview gives me hope that I may be able to overcome and heal one day
I’m so so sorry.
I pray for your healing. ❤️
@@jolenemcmanus4964 Thank you very much for your prayers, After hearing Victor talk about forgiveness and faith really helped to hear
This is one of the best episodes I think Sean has ever done!! This man’s story is so crazy and how in depth he went with his past is going to help a lot of people get through their trauma. One hell of an episode! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼
I watched the entire interview. All 5 hours. I highly recommend watching all of it. It was informative, sad, inspirational, and entertaining. I have great respect for Victor and Sean for coming forward with these hard topics. God bless you both.
I constantly find myself think o I will listen for an hr or so and just get sucked in and end up listening to the whole interview. Shawn does a great job and people respect him enough to come on and share very powerful stories
Wow, what an amazing story. Thank you, Victor, and thank you, Shawn, for having him on.
What an incredibly beautiful soul has this man. Bless your heart, and thank you so much for sharing your story. ❤
Thank you Vic for sharing your story, that took a lot of guts and bravery. ❤ "When a brave man takes a stand, the spines of others are often stiffened". Billy Graham
I already knew what he was saying about anger because the first emotion is hurt and the secondary emotion is that hurt turns into anger.
What a beautiful story of forgiveness! We don’t have to live in bondage of anger and fear! Thank you Shawn for having Victor on!! ❤🥹🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻❤️🥰
I am here for every testimony on this show. Gives me so much hope. Thank you for being bright lights in the world!
OMG!! I wasn’t ready for the sheer graphic nature of this man’s pain…I feel so terrible he had to go through all that and as a child as well…breaks my
Heart!!
i am sobbing, i just want to give victor a hug, but still, i can’t wait for the rest of the interview of this remarkable man! thank you so much for bringing him on to share his story. it’s both unbelievably harrowing and absolutely inspiring!❤❤❤
This guy is such an inspiration. I’m so glad to see him getting his message and mission out there!!
THE most IMPORTANT recollection EVER TOLD... . .TY Sir, TY Shawn... . .
That last part brought me to tears. What a powerful testimony. Semper Fi, brother.
Spectacular discussion. Thank you for sharing this story. Countless people need to hear it.
This is the most intense horrifying unbelievable thing I've ever seen and heard. I'm 40yrs old and up until this interview I've been in denial of what the world's children are going through with the abuse. I'm so sad and angry I don't know how to handle this information. I sit hear crying feeling sorry and to think this is happening right now to some child breaks my heart and my soul!
God bless you for being willing to allow this awful truth to enter your heart.
We are not capable of 'handling' this information. None of us. And yet, with God's help, we MUST. There is no future for humanity if we do not begin the work of dismantling the systems that allow this horror to thrive.
I'm so grateful for your willingness to enter the furnace - just hold tight to God, and you will emerge transformed in ways you can't anticipate. May you be Divinely protected and comforted as you face the darkness.
❤🩹⚔🙏
Speak the truth so everyone faces it.
@@ThicketworksCouldn't have said it better myself. You've obviously seen it too. It's hard to get people to understand how foreign it is to the mind. One couldn't conjure stuff up in their mind as the worst they could possibly come up with won't come close to an average day in the life of these monsters. Accidental exposure has sent many to the insane asylum.
Truth, absolute truth comes from his heart and soul through his words to us. Deepest Thanks for these three shows with this man.
I came here after Shawn's episode with Blake Cook. Something about the way Shawn spoke about Victor compelled me to search for this episode and part one has just made a profound impact on me. It might sound corny but this very well could have just changed my entire perspective about God and faith. I can hear the scars in Victor's voice. The fact that this episode only has less than 600k views after a year proves its importance. I have a feeling it will start getting a lot more traffic. God is moving in colossal ways right now. So many men like myself need to hear these types of conversations. Thank you Shawn for boldly sharing your faith! You've truly helped motivate me to begin my journey to freedom and healing.
When Victor talked about the forgiving part towards his dad and told him he loved him and his dad told him he loved Victor, my heart could actually feel all the sincerity, forgivness and love that was between them at that moment, it truly was POWERFUL in every sense of the word. God is great, greater than we can even comprehend.
This is the best interview i have ever witnessed, in this show or any show for that matter. I can't wait to hear the rest of it.
Victor’s story is one of the most amazing stories I’ve ever heard. Forgiveness is such a hard thing for some people but when you get there, it can truly free you from such a weight that we carry. God bless Victor for having courage to share his story. I have no doubt he has touched people’s lives. He did mine.
This interview is is very deep and emotional ,Victor Max telling this story will help others cope with inner conflicts ,can't wait for the next part .
What a powerful story of recovery from the nightmare of abuse. Thank you for sharing with us. I used to watch Dr. Dobson on tv years ago. Great advice.
Thank you both for sharing your hearts, pains, struggles and lives. Your actions show men how vulnerable we need to be in order to break the past and change our futures. God Bless you both.
Thank you for helping me start my journey to forgive the one man I have hated my whole life! I'm 67 and after hearing this I feel the possibility of forgiveness. God will help me.