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Eric Melvin

Eric Melvin

Eric and his wife Siovhan and their 2 kids came to do Family DTS & School of Evangelism at YWAM Tyler in 2019-2020. Eric’s passion is to help men find the same freedom he has found in the area of sexual sin. They hail from Southern Illinois and currently are staff at YWAM New Orleans.

Recent posts by Eric Melvin

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Getting Free from PORN is Possible.

By Eric Melvin on 28 Jan 2022

Breaking a Porn Addiction

I am sharing my story to encourage others who may be entangled in this web of deception. There is hope and a sure path to freedom. 

Topics: YWAM Tyler YWAM DTS Divorce Freedom Family DTS Missionary Training ywam nola Overcoming porn sexual sin pornography sexual addiction
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Jesus Set Me Free From Porn!

By Eric Melvin on 5 Feb 2021

First Steps to Breaking a Porn Addiction

I am sharing my story to encourage others who may be entangled in this web of deception. There is hope and a sure path to freedom. 

Topics: YWAM Tyler YWAM DTS Freedom Family DTS Missionary Training ywam nola Overcoming porn sexual sin
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God Said Go, I said No

By Eric Melvin on 12 Jun 2020

God said "Go", I said "No" 

What if God asked you to go? To leave everything⎼your house, job, friends and family to follow him into the unknown? What would you say? Well, I can tell you what I said, "NO!"

Topics: Family Family Adventure Family Adventures Families in Missions Family DTS Family Missions Faith Family Discipleship
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Lessons Learned at YWAM Tyler Continue to Shape My Life
Sep 29, 2023 by Tyler Tom

As I awoke again to the sound of the sea surging on the rocks, the scream of the gulls, and the beautiful vista fanning...
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Helping Victims of the Morocco Earthquake
Sep 22, 2023 by Glenn Price

On September 8th, a 6.8 earthquake killed over 2900 people and left many thousands homeless. According to multiple...
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What I Didn't Expecting During My YWAM DTS
Sep 15, 2023 by Tyler Tom

With tears in my eyes, I pulled down the door of the Budget rental truck, said goodbye to my apartment, and heard God...
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Trusting God To Make A Way
Sep 8, 2023 by Tyler Tom
Sometimes the best thing a leader can do is tell you to seek Jesus for yourself. In reality, as Christians, we...
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Hope for Maui Amid the Fire
Sep 1, 2023 by Tyler Tom

As news spread across America about the wildfires in Maui, we have been postured in prayer for our friends and family...
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Spiritual Leadership for the Next Generation
Aug 25, 2023 by Aaron Wardlaw

Do you ever feel overwhelmed by the weight of responsibility? Being a leader is far from easy but if God called you to...
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All or Nothing
Aug 18, 2023 by Hope Bear

Do you remember the day Jesus became real to you?

When I hear the lyrics to "When You Walk Into The Room" play...
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I Am Not Disqualified.
Aug 11, 2023 by Tyler Tom

It is well with my soul . . . Really?

I’ve heard these words many times. Something about them stands out to me, but can...
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Overcoming Lies through Discipleship
Aug 4, 2023 by Hope Bear

I never thought I’d experience the freedom that I so desperately prayed for when I was younger. Believing every lie the...
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Fear Doesn't Have To Derail You From Fulfilling Your Purpose
Jul 29, 2023 by Tyler Tom

Is God calling you to step out in faith and apply for a Discipleship Training School (DTS), but fear keeps kicking you...
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Nana Taught Me Almost Everything About Jesus
Jul 21, 2023 by Hope Bear

Is it just me, or does every generation go through a season of life believing they know it all? Even the Apostle Paul...
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Trusting God for the Impossible
Jul 14, 2023 by Tyler Tom

With little to no money towards her outreach, Emma Hamlin experiences a financial miracle. There is freedom that comes...