Matthew Linehan, a U.S. Army veteran and co-founder of Men in Christ Global Ministries, has announced the release of his debut Christian nonfiction book, Free Indeed: The Seven Keys to Unlock Your Freedom. The book, published by Lucid Books, details the biblical principles that Linehan credits with transforming his life after nearly three decades of addiction to drugs and alcohol.
Linehan's journey to freedom began after a traumatic childhood event: his father's suicide. The grief and pain from that loss contributed to decades of addiction, brokenness, and spiritual darkness. In January 2015, however, Linehan experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ, which he says set him free from his addictions. Since then, he has dedicated himself to helping others find the same healing and hope.
"After nearly 30 years of addiction, I encountered Jesus Christ and was completely set free," Linehan said. "I wrote this book because I want people to know that no matter how long they have struggled, freedom is still possible. There is hope, and there is a way forward."
The book introduces seven biblical principles that Linehan says helped him overcome the strongholds that had controlled his life. It is written for readers struggling with addiction, shame, fear, and other forms of spiritual or emotional bondage, as well as for families, ministry leaders, and caregivers supporting them. The material was first developed while Linehan and his wife, Emily, taught a curriculum based on these principles at a large church in Houston, Texas.
"I believe this book is different because I lived it, walked it out, and came through the other side to talk about it," Linehan said. "These principles are not theories to me. They are biblical truths that transformed my life and became the foundation of the message God has called me to share."
Linehan began seriously writing the book around 2020, after years of encouragement from friends and family. The process required persistence, especially as he navigated the challenges of ADHD, but his purpose remained clear: to offer hope. "Jesus offers abundant new life to everyone who is willing to surrender," he said. "Freedom is not reserved for a select few, and no one is too broken, too ashamed, or too far gone to experience the transforming power of God's grace."
In addition to his new book, Linehan co-founded Men in Christ Global Ministries, an organization focused on helping men grow spiritually and become leaders. He is a 2018 graduate of the Lakewood Church Pastoral Care Internship and previously served as a men's ministry director in Katy, Texas. He now lives in Taipei, Taiwan, with his wife and daughter, while continuing to minister internationally and travel regularly to Houston.
The book is published by Lucid Books, an independent hybrid publisher in the Houston area. For more information about the publisher, visit lucidbookspublishing.com. Free Indeed is now available for purchase, offering readers a path to freedom based on biblical truth and personal testimony.
