Mike LeGrand’s Testimony: Freedom from Addiction, Alcoholism, and Finding Discipleship at Out of the

Pastor Dustin Young introduces a special testimonial episode of the Out of the Box Church podcast featuring Mike LuGrand, a 39-year-old husband and father of three. Mike shares how he was raised around home Bible studies but struggled for years with pornography addiction that began in childhood, later accompanied by alcoholism, shame, anger, and volatility. About six years ago, after leaving a job and working as a plumber, a moment while crawling under a muddy house led him to repentance and realizing he couldn’t overcome sin alone. He discusses the importance of confession, spiritually mature mentorship, safe recovery environments like Celebrate Recovery, and forgiveness after church hurt. Mike describes being set free from both addictions, renewed in his marriage, and finding discipleship and community at Out of the Box Church, encouraging wholehearted daily time in Scripture.

00:00 Welcome and Setup

00:27 Meet Mike LeGrand

00:48 Roots and Hidden Struggle

01:56 Crawlspace Wake Up Call

04:46 Confession and Mentorship

07:30 Breaking Shame and Getting Help

12:08 Church Hurt and Humility

14:42 Freedom and New Life

17:14 Finding Out of the Box

21:46 Going All In Daily

23:13 Closing and Service Times