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, shares 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 died by suicide when Linehan was young, and the ensuing grief and pain contributed to decades of addiction, brokenness, and spiritual darkness. In January 2015, however, Linehan experienced a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ that he says completely set him free. Since then, he has dedicated his life 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."
"Free Indeed" introduces seven biblical principles that Linehan used to overcome the strongholds that had controlled his life. The book is designed for readers struggling with addiction, shame, fear, destructive patterns, and other forms of spiritual or emotional bondage, as well as for families, ministry leaders, and caregivers supporting them. Through personal testimony, practical discipleship, and Scripture-based teaching, Linehan aims to provide a roadmap to lasting freedom.
The material for the book was initially developed while Linehan and his wife, Emily, taught the Free Indeed curriculum at a large church in Houston, Texas. Seeing the impact of biblical teaching and authentic discipleship on people's lives, Linehan combined the curriculum with his personal testimony of addiction, redemption, and freedom in Christ.
"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."
Although friends and family had encouraged him for years to write his story, Linehan began seriously pursuing the project around 2020. The writing process required persistence and organization, especially while managing ADHD, but his purpose remained simple: to offer hope. "If readers take away only one thing from this book, I want it to be hope," Linehan said. "Jesus offers abundant new life to everyone who is willing to surrender. 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."
Linehan is the co-founder of Men in Christ Global Ministries, an organization dedicated to helping men grow spiritually, develop authentic Christian fellowship, and become the leaders God created them to be. He is also a 2018 graduate of the Lakewood Church Pastoral Care Internship and previously served as a men's ministry director at a large church in the Katy, Texas, area.
Today, Linehan lives in Taipei, Taiwan, with his wife, Emily, and their daughter, Lilah Kathleen, 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.
