Chris Newton: A Road To Damascus Experience

In this episode, I have the privilege of talking with Chris Newton. He is a firefighter/Engineer for the Jacksonville Fire and Rescue Department.

Chris shares his testimony of growing up and not really experiencing church till around the age of 10. 

He tells how the message was of Heaven or Hell and felt more of a pressure to not choose Hell.  Even with this decision, he still lived a reckless life for the next 28 years.

Finally in September of 2015, Chris hit a low point in his life going through a second divorce.
It was during this time that he found an old Bible someone had given him and fell down on his knees in a spare bedroom and sincerely gave his heart to God.

Chris has a wonderful wife, Arline, of 2 years, and has 2 sons from his previous marriage and 2 step-daughters.

Chris has been in the fire service for almost 25 years and shared how a ride along at fire station inspired him to pursue a career in the Fire Service.

He shares about the moment in November of 2015 how he has a "Road To Damascus moment" with God will on a hunting trip with his dad.

He tells about those that have been a mentors and influence in his Christian walk and how his desire is to see the needs of those on the job as well as in the community and be there to help.

Verses Reference:
2 Corinthians 5:17
John 15:5
John 10:10