In 2021, Montreal’s streets buzzed with energy, becoming the vibrant backdrop for Jeremy Theriault’s eventual miraculous conversion amid lights, laughter, and the promise of endless nights. For Jeremy Theriault, a rising star in Quebec’s tight-knit French-speaking YouTube scene, life seemed like a non-stop celebration until his influencer testimony exposed hidden struggles.
At just 23, he commanded the attention of thousands, his videos pulling in views, likes, and a steady stream of recognition that turned everyday errands into fan encounters, all while grappling with the shadows of demonic ayahuasca.
But beneath the glow of screens and the cheers of admirers, a shadow loomed. Jeremy chased the high of fame, sponsorships, and parties, only to find each victory hollow. As his subscriber count climbed, so did his inner turmoil, whispering doubts that no amount of applause could silence.
The Crisis of Empty Fame
Jeremy’s ascent started innocently enough in 2018, during his college years, a time he despised for its structure and lack of excitement.
Inspired by bodybuilders’ cheat-day challenges, he filmed himself tackling massive food feats, like devouring 10,000 calories in a day or 100 McNuggets in one sitting. The videos were grueling, but the thrill of creation hooked him.
Pivoting to vlogs, Jeremy discovered alcohol loosened his inhibitions, making him funnier and more relatable on camera. Weed followed, and soon his content showcased a “little badass” persona—half-Asian, from Quebec City, blending thug vibes with nerdy charm. Subscribers trickled in: 1,000 after 10 months, 10,000 after another 10. Then, explosion—60,000 in a year, peaking at 145,000. In a province of just 6 million French speakers, this was massive.
Sponsorships rolled in, including a groundbreaking deal with Monster Energy, making him the first Canadian YouTuber they backed.
Earning $100,000 to $120,000 annually from age 20, Jeremy lived the dream: constant recognition, easier connections with women, and a podcast co-hosted with a friend that hit nearly 100,000 subscribers. But the lifestyle demanded more, drinking escalated to cocaine and speed.
“It’s fun for a season,” Jeremy reflects. “Nowhere in the Bible it says that sin isn’t fun. So it’s fun for a season. We never sleep, we party, rock on.”
Yet, the peak brought despair.
At a VIP festival party, surrounded by millionaires snorting lines and chasing fleeting pleasures, Jeremy realized the truth.
“I’ll never be happy chasing this lifestyle. Money’s not going to make me happy,” he thought. His first suicidal ideation hit hard: “I want to be dead.”
Anxiety crippled him; he couldn’t be alone without getting high. Fame’s validation was a “very short” high, tying his worth to numbers and likes. Behind the curated “J&T” persona, the real Jeremy felt unseen and unloved.
Divine Intervention Amid the Chaos
Desperate for answers, Jeremy turned to alternative paths.
Severe anxiety led to meditation, where a voice urged, “Go to Peru alone.” Terrified of solitude, he obeyed, booking an Ayahuasca retreat, a psychedelic ceremony marketed as a demon-confronting experience.
The ritual was harrowing. Drinking the brew induced intense purging and visions. For 15-20 minutes, anxiety amplified a thousandfold; Jeremy screamed for it to stop. Surrendering brought a false euphoria: “Only love counts.” He felt connected to family and self, believing he’d transformed.
But shamans’ chants now strike him as “casting spells.” “It was super demonic,” he says.
Back home, the high faded fast.
He relapsed into weed the day he podcasted about his “change.” Depression deepened; suicidal thoughts haunted him nightly for three months, visions of jumping from his 19th-floor balcony. Emptying demons without filling with the Holy Spirit invited them back “seven times stronger,” as in Matthew 12:44.
The demonic Ayahuasca experience, meant for healing, amplified his torment.
Faith and Prayer Ignite the Spark
In his darkest hour, Jeremy’s family offered glimpses of light.
His mother, a Christian, had planted seeds years earlier, though he dismissed them. Now, facing a party invitation, an inner warning stopped him: “If you go, you’re going to do cocaine and you’re not going to get over it the next day.”
Walking alone, he passed a bookstore and felt compelled to buy a Bible, odd for someone who hadn’t read in eight years. Opting for a readable version over the King James, he cracked it open on a flight to New York. Reading Genesis, joy flooded him; friends noted he hadn’t looked so happy in years.
Prayer became his anchor. Alone for four months, Jeremy describes God “holding my hand.” During one session, he heard: “Purify your heart and I’ll give you what you want.” Days later, a random YouTube video with 40 views echoed: “First, you have to purify your heart.” Confirmation hit: God was real.
Community prayer emerged later, through church connections in Montreal. Global networks, though not as immediate as in some stories, supported his journey.
Biblical truths like Ecclesiastes 3:11 “God put eternity in the heart of all men”—explained his void: Nothing under the sun satisfies except God.
The Turning Point of Miraculous Conversion
Smoking a joint in his hotel, disgust overwhelmed Jeremy. He tossed it, knowing supernaturally: “I’m never smoking again.” Addictions vanished instantly no weed, alcohol, cigarettes, or harder drugs since.
Scripture sealed it. Jeremiah 1:5 “Before I formed you in the womb, I knew you” affirmed his lifelong sense of being set apart. Mark 8:36, which he’d unknowingly referenced in a pre-conversion song, crystallized: “What shall profit a man if he gains the whole world and loses his soul?” He’d lived it, gaining Quebec fame but losing peace.
Declaring faith publicly, backlash hit: Accusations of “religious psychosis,” lost 30,000 subscribers, strained friendships.
Yet, freedom reigned. “I sold my soul. So please don’t let me go,” his old lyrics pleaded; now, God’s unconditional love answered.
Recovery and Transformation Through Faith
Sobriety brought clarity. Jeremy joined a Montreal church, building genuine community. Engaged now, he cherishes relationships rooted in truth, not performance.
Professionally, he quit his old podcast, selling shares amid tension with his co-host. Launching a new gospel podcast with a redeemed ex-prisoner, it gained 14,000 subscribers. Challenges persist, busyness dims his fire sometimes, but daily Scripture and prayer sustain him.
“If the devil can’t make you bad, he’ll make you busy,” a pastor warned.
The greater miracle? Inner healing.
Fame’s conditional love required perfection; God’s knows every flaw yet redeems. “I’ve seen every stupid thing you’ve done… and I still died on the cross for you,” Jeremy grasps. Lighthearted now, he jokes about his past but turns serious sharing how God turned despair to purpose.
Skeptics abound in Quebec, scarred by Catholic history, but Jeremy’s story pierces through. A former fan, a tarot reader who “hated” his Jesus talk, got baptized after his podcast. “There’s a lot of fruit that are coming,” a prophecy foretold—now unfolding.
Even non-believers stir: His ex-roommate bought a Bible after a public figure’s death sparked revival. Jeremy urges: “Ask yourself if you’re chasing a lie… Seek the kingdom first and all the rest will be given to you.”
His influencer testimony inspires professionals and strugglers alike: Fame, drugs, even demonic Ayahuasca pursuits lead to death; God’s love brings life. No void fills without Him. Share this: seek God boldly.
Watch the Miracle Unfold
Dive deeper into Jeremy’s raw journey on the Jan The Miracle Hunter YouTube channel. In this gripping interview, key moments include:
Jeremy’s chilling realization at a VIP party: “I want to be dead,” marking the entry of suicidal spirits.
The demonic Ayahuasca ceremony’s false high and devastating aftermath: “They come back seven times stronger.”
His miraculous conversion while reading the Bible: “I’m never smoking again,” as addictions fled instantly.
Emotional reflections on God’s unconditional love: “I still died on the cross for you.”
Praise God! We give Him all honor and glory for this miracle!
