ep.1 The Story of the Good Guy with a Gun with Stephen Willeford

In 2017, a gunman claimed the lives of 26 people and injured 20 at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs. Every second that passed at this moment was critical, and the good guy with a gun didn’t waste any time taking action. God called him to put a stop to this tragic event, and he obliged. In this episode, the “good guy with a gun,” Stephen Willeford, shares what led him to confront an armed gunman. He talks about the specific life experiences that prepared him for that one fateful day. Stephen imparts the lessons he learned from the tests God put him in and how he overcame them. He feels blessed to use what he has as the good guy with a gun to serve God’s purpose for him. Tune in to the episode to be inspired by a story of faith, purpose, and bravery. 3 reasons why you should listen to the full episode: Discover the meaning behind the phrase “God chases those that he loves.” Learn how the church offers a source of strength to its community. Find out our crucial role as God’s sheepdogs and how Stephen fulfilled the role of the good guy with a gun. Resources Connect with Stephen: https://www.stephenwilleford.com/ (Website) https://home.nra.org/ (National Rifle Association) About Stephen Stephen Willeford has become known across the country as the “good guy with a gun” after the deadliest church shooting in US history. He started practicing shooting at a young age, which led him to participate in shooting competitions. Later, he became a member and a certified instructor at the National Rifle Association. Stephen believes that his faith and preparedness led him to step in during the critical incident that Sunday morning in 2017. Shortly after, Stephen began speaking publicly about his experience. He delivered an acclaimed speech in 2018 at the National Rifle Association Convention. He also was appointed to serve on the Texas Private Security Board in that same year. If you want to reach out to Stephen, you can visit hishttps://twitter.com/FigenMurray ( )https://www.stephenwilleford.com/ (website). Enjoyed this Episode? If you did, be sure to subscribe and share it with your friends! Post a review and share it! If you enjoyed tuning in, please leave us a review. You can also share this with your friends and family. This episode will inspire them to follow their calling and use what they know to do good in the world. Have any questions? You can connect with me onhttps://www.facebook.com/simonosamoh1 ( Facebook),https://twitter.com/SimonOsamoh ( Twitter), orhttps://www.instagram.com/simonosamoh/ ( Instagram). Thank you for tuning in! For more updates, visit myhttps://www.simonosamoh.com/ ( website) orhttps://mailchi.mp/79a93fb461d9/simonosamoh ( join) the community. You may also tune in onhttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-i-became/id1514104061 ( Apple Podcasts) orhttps://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLmu-CaQ10DJk7Y1uAfk_f_MJkwt1m2441 ( YouTube).