Rescue Story

Faith, Freedom, and Finding My Way Home

De: Zach Williams, Robert Noland - contributor

Narrado por: Zach Williams, Crystal Williams

From a hard-rocking life fueled by substance abuse to a hope-filled life of freedom and joy—this is music star Zach Williams's bold and vulnerable story of faith and redemption.

Before two-time GRAMMY Award winner Zach Williams penned heartfelt, faith-filled ballads like "Chain Breaker," "There Was Jesus (featuring Dolly Parton)," and "Fear Is a Liar," there was darkness. A rock-and-roll singer who thought he had all he ever wanted to make him happy, Zach instead felt empty. The drugs, alcohol, and late-night gigs played around the world couldn't satisfy the longing in his heart for a place to belong. He was desperate for change.

It came while on tour in Spain with his band, and in this powerful and poignant memoir, Zach shares in vivid detail his personal Rescue Story. He reflects on his childhood and the prophecy that kept his parents from giving up hope, his descent into the substance abuse that held him captive for so long, and ultimately the rescue he didn't think was possible but embraced with open arms.

A compelling, honest story of God's unconditional love, grace, and redemption, Rescue Story shares the intimate journey of a beloved music artist and challenges you to seek resilient hope in the trials of your own life—because Jesus offers real freedom and joy, despite the mistakes of your past.

©2024 Zach Williams and Robert Noland (P)2024 Zondervan

LOVED Rescue Story by Zach Williams

I loved the honest transparency of Zach Williams and his wife Crystal to the end of helping others who are struggling with similar addictions and behaviors. I loved the insights Zach offered as possible failures as the Body of Christ in making those who are unchurched feel comfortable in a church setting. I loved the way that Zach gave no excuses for his behavior and choices but very candidly described his thought processes in all of his downward spirals. I admire his humility and constant regard to his wife, his parents, and especially God and His grace, and timing for every success he is experiencing now. This book just makes following his music and going to his concerts that much more special.

What hope shines through in this book

What hope this book gives for us and others as prodigal sons and daughters. Thank you for sharing your story of what a powerful God we have and a perfect example of how God uses all things for good to those that love Him. ❤️

Too Close to Home

Started down the same path but returned home sooner. Thanks for sharing your story Zach!

Redemption

Zach’s story is the perfect example of the Prodigal Son and redemption. A must listen for everyone! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Powerful testimony!

I admire Zach for sharing his story. It should be an encouragement for anyone seeking Christ and believing they aren't good enough.

Wow!

Incredible. Really resonated with me and my past / musical influences.
Thank YOU! Zach and Crystal Williams!! Thank you Steve for your Grace and THANK YOU JESUS for loving the unlovable.

Zach’s raw ability to not sugar-coat his struggles

This is an amazing story of Zach Williams rising from the depths to the pinnacle of showing others, who are struggling, what can be accomplished with prayer and love. My dad was also a worship leader and everyone has heard it before, but being the child of that man, was difficult. I was tired of “being good and being expected to be good”. Listening to Zach was like listening to my own story and I felt like I knew him when I finished the book. I missed him because I felt as though he knew me. My life today, like his, is spent serving God and praying for those who still need that healing power, but I only got there through prayer. Great great book. You need to listen/read it.

The awesomeness of what God can do in our hearts

It was awesome, how God changed someone’s life, from the pits of despair to honoring Jesus with his music

You’re never far away from Gods grace and redemption

Thank you Zach for your brutal portrayal of Gods redemption and never ending grace and mercy

Raw witness of Christ”s love!

Very down to earth for those of us who are self aware of our sins but know there is hope that through Gods word we can live a loving, happy, prosperous life for Him. Forgiveness. Giving. Love. Those are the things God wants all of us to do. Zach learns this the hard way as do most of us.