Life Hacks: What I Would Tell My Younger Self Pt. 1, with Greg & Jonathan Laurie

About this sermon

By all accounts, Pastor Greg has led a remarkable life. Looking back though, there are a few “life hacks” he would tell his younger self, which is exactly what today’s special conversation with his son, Jonathan, is all about. On this Thanksgiving week episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg and Jonathan peel back the layers of family legacy, faith, personal growth, gratitude, and redemption—taking a cue from Pastor Greg’s newest book, Life Hacks: Things I Would Tell My Younger Self. Drawing from childhood memories and raw stories of pain and grace, father and son reflect on lessons learned—from the value of wearing sunscreen and flossing your teeth to navigating generational patterns of brokenness and pursuing God’s best through every season. During their candid conversation Pastor Greg recounts his turbulent upbringing—marked by trauma, frequent moves, and an unpredictable home life—and talks about how God’s grace radically changed the trajectory for him, his family, and generations to come. Jonathan also shares his own journey as a pastor’s kid, how family tragedy shaped his faith, and the encouragement that anyone can break free from patterns of dysfunction. The episode concludes with 7 actionable “life hacks”: all about putting God first, building a life on the Bible, cultivating gratitude, and practicing forgiveness that sets you free. Check out Pastor Greg’s newest book, Life Hacks, here: https://www.amazon.com/Life-Hacks-Things-Would-Younger/dp/1617540307. -------- Want more from Greg Laurie? Visit: https://harvest.org/. Find Pastor Greg on social media: https://www.instagram.com/greglaurie/ https://x.com/greglaurie https://www.facebook.com/harvest.greglaurie Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. -------- TIMESTAMPS: 00:46 What Would You Tell Your Younger Self? 02:03 Investing Advice & Metabolism Realities 05:12 Childhood Trauma and Finding Hope 08:45 Sudden Move to Hawaii & Family Upheaval 11:02 Seeking Jesus Amid Chaos 13:26 God’s Promises Despite Difficult Pasts 17:10 Breaking Generational Patterns—Hope After Addiction 21:27 The Secret: Put God First in Everything 25:31 Bible as the Foundation Amid Moral Relativism 31:18 Power of Prayer Over Worry 35:42 Eat Bacon Every Day—Lesson in Humor 36:42 Having an Attitude of Gratitude in All Circumstances 42:27 Better or Bitter—Turning Pain Into Purpose 44:18 Losing Christopher: Life’s Deepest Pain and Healing 47:08 Leading With Integrity—Lessons from Billy Graham 49:59 Paul and Silas: Singing in Prison Inspires Salvation 51:06 The Power of Forgiveness: Setting Yourself Free ________ Thank you for watching! Be sure to like and subscribe so you are notified as soon as a new video arrives. Get exclusive content on the Harvest+ Streaming App, including Harvest Films, TV shows and hundreds of messages from Pastor Greg Laurie. Available on Apple iOS, Android, Roku, Amazon Fire, Apple TV, Google TV, and Samsung TV! Watch here: https://watch.harvest.org/ To support the ministry of Pastor Greg Laurie and help us continue to reach people with the life-changing message of Jesus Christ, visit here https://harvest.org/donate/