The Stories You Didn’t See in the Movies | Pastor Greg Laurie’s Raw and Unfiltered Testimony

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You may have seen parts of Pastor Greg Laurie’s moving testimony in the movie Jesus Revolution, but never like this. On today’s episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg takes us on an unfiltered, inspiring journey through his tumultuous upbringing—a story marked by instability, loneliness, and the relentless pursuit of hope. Born into a world of broken relationships, absent fathers, and a longing for family, Pastor Greg shares how his early years were shaped by a mother struggling with addiction and a parade of stepfathers. From military school mischief and lonely nights speaking to “Mr. Nobody” under a blanket to the comfort of his grandparents’ Southern kitchen, Pastor Greg discovered the hand of God—revealing to him how moments of pain ultimately became pathways to purpose. Throughout the episode, Pastor Greg invites each of us to reflect not just on his journey, but also on our own—reminding us that no matter how difficult our beginnings, God can use every chapter for something greater. -------- 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. -------- CHAPTERS: 00:00 God’s Call: Preach the Gospel 01:37 “My Mother Had Me Out of Wedlock” 03:23 Military School Mayhem & Burning It Down Joke 04:45 Grandmother’s Southern Cooking and Family Memories 06:15 Lonely Nights and Mr. Nobody 07:22 Becoming the Parent for My Mother 08:52 Christmas Morning: “It’s Got to Get Better Than This” 10:52 Envy, Family Dinners, and Craving Belonging 12:28 Stepfather Oscar Laurie: “He Treated Me Like a Son” 13:59 Hawaii Move and Celebrities at Davy Jones Locker 16:12 Fights, Tragedy, and Losing My Only Friend 17:28 Alcoholism’s Impact: “These Were Choices” 18:31 Witnessing Violence and Survival Instincts 19:41 Becoming a Juvenile Delinquent & Expulsion Threat 21:21 Teacher’s Outburst: “Bury Him in the Sand” 22:28 “I Realized I Was Living My Mother’s Life” 23:58 Entering Drug Culture: Searching for Escape 26:05 LSD Trip Leads to Crisis and Existential Fear 28:28 Encounter with Campus Christians & The “What If It’s True?” Moment 29:16 Lonnie Frisbee’s Message: “You’re For Me or Against Me” 31:13 Saying the Prayer—But “I Felt Nothing” 32:41 The Moment I Quit Drugs for Good 33:33 Outed as a Christian by a Popsicle-Stick Bible 36:20 Answered Prayer: Receiving My First “Real” Bible 38:09 Watching Billy Graham—Grandmother’s Spiritual Legacy 43:06 Creating Living Water: A Comic That Changed Lives 46:03 First Preaching Moment and Surprising Courage at Baptism 50:25 Called to Preach: “A Glimpse of My Future” 52:15 Cleaning Toilets for Jesus: Humility and Preparation 55:25 My Accidental Journey to Becoming a Pastor 58:15 Full Circle: God’s Hand from Childhood to Calling ____________________________________ 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/

Topics

• Leadership
• Encouragement