Raul Ries came home from the Vietnam War an angry, violent man who intended to kill his wife and children. As he planned his attack, he experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. Today, Raul shares his dramatic testimony of how God has given him peace and freedom from the fury that had fueled him for so long.
The impact of family violence on children
The impact of addiction on the family of origin
Raul Ries is the senior pastor of Calvary Chapel Golden Springs in Diamond Bar, Calif., and President of Somebody Loves You Ministries. He is the author of several books including Fury to Freedom (translated in to six languages), Seven Steps to a Successful Marriage and Raising a Godly Family in an Ungodly World. His films include Fury to Freedom, A Quiet Hope (Vietnam War documentary) and Venture in Faith (documentary). Raul received two Purple Heart awards in Vietnam. He has an eighth degree Black Belt in Kung Fu San Soo, teaches Kung Fu, and uses martial arts as a ministry tool. Raul and his wife, Sharon, have three grown sons. Learn more about Raul at his website, raulries.com.
