Religion Almost Killed Me is a raw, unflinching memoir of addiction, fear, and unexpected redemption.

For years, Joe ran from the God he thought was only waiting to condemn him. Drugs, alcohol, and self-destruction became his escape—until one terrifying morning when the world around him fell silent and he was certain he’d been left behind.

In the eerie stillness, Joe was forced to confront the wreckage of his life: decades of addiction, broken relationships, and a heart hardened by guilt and shame. What began as a day of panic became a divine wake-up call. Through an encounter with God’s relentless grace, he discovered that the love he had doubted for so long was the very love that would save him.

Religion Almost Killed Me isn’t about rules or empty rituals—it’s about the God who pursues us when we’re at our lowest and offers a second chance when we least deserve it.

If you’ve ever felt disqualified by your past or wounded by church culture, Joe’s story will give you hope: no matter how far you’ve run, God’s grace can find you and make you new.