Welcome back to the 12 Eleven podcast. Today, I have the privilege of sitting down with Cole Sullivan, whose story is nothing short of miraculous.

Cole was a lost child—one who ran, deeply wounded by his parents’ divorce. For 12 years, he tried to numb the pain, turning to drugs, alcohol, and anything that might make him feel different. His struggle with addiction finally led him to an Addiction Rehabilitation facility, but even then, doubts about God and Jesus consumed him, pushing him to search for answers. At the same time, a broken relationship with his father only added to his confusion and pain.

But through it all, God never stopped chasing him. In Cole’s lowest moments, when he had nothing left—no answers, no control—he found one thing still within his grasp: willingness. Willingness to be sober. Willingness to change. Willingness to seek truth. And in February 2023, that willingness led him straight into the arms of Jesus Christ. He still had doubts just like the Disciples did, except this time Cole picked up his doubts and started to follow Jesus. Not only did he find salvation, but God also has since restored his relationship with his earthly father, proving that nothing is beyond redemption.

Cole’s story is one of relentless pursuit—God’s pursuit of a son who was running, and a son who finally stopped and turned back home. I promise, this conversation will encourage and challenge you in ways you won’t expect. So let’s dive in.