Summary
In this episode, Juan, one of the co-hosts of the One of Us podcast, shares his personal journey from a non-practicing Catholic upbringing to becoming a follower of Jesus. He talks about his logical atheist view of life and how meeting a Christian friend sparked his curiosity about God. Juan discusses the challenges he faced in surrendering his life to Christ and the impact of community in his faith journey. He also shares some funny and memorable moments with his friends. Juan shares the difficulty of telling his family that he wasn't Catholic and the tension it caused, but also the growth and reconciliation that has occurred. He encourages others in similar situations to trust in God and pray for their families. Juan discusses his calling to be a godly husband and his desire to serve God's kingdom through the church and marginalized populations. The podcast aims to provide encouragement and hope for cultivating strong fellowship and serving God.
Takeaways
The influence of cultural Catholicism can hinder a personal relationship with God
Persistent invitations and the love of friends can lead to a life-changing encounter with Jesus
Surrendering worldly passions and embracing lordship is a process that takes time and growth
Community plays a vital role in supporting and encouraging one another in the faith journey
Memorable moments with friends create lasting bonds and cherished memories Telling your family about a change in faith can be difficult and may cause tension, but trust in God and pray for your family.
God can bring growth and reconciliation in family relationships when we surrender to Him.
Being a godly spouse is an important calling and foundation for building a strong family.
There is a desire to serve God's kingdom through the church and marginalized populations.
The podcast aims to provide encouragement and hope for cultivating strong fellowship and serving God.
faith journey, testimony, surrender, community, friendship, faith, family, trust in God, reconciliation, calling, serving God, fellowship
