Episode - 23: Simon Guillebaud - Preaching Christ without compromise

Content Warning: This episode contains personal stories and descriptions of violence, war, armed conflict, death threats, bereavement, and traumatic experiences from ministry in Burundi. Simon recounts incidents involving killings, threats to life, severe suffering, and the effects of conflict on families and communities. Some listeners may find these stories distressing or triggering. Please take care while listening and consider whether this episode is right for you at this time.What happens when a prayer changes the course of your life? Simon Guillebaud takes us from an awkward first sermon at boarding school to war-torn Burundi, where a single phone call set him on a path of danger, faith, miracles, heartbreak, and radical discipleship. Along the way, he wrestles with fear, faces death threats, watches God show up in extraordinary ways, and learns that preaching is far more than communication. It is surrender.In this raw and deeply personal conversation, Simon explores courage, storytelling, spiritual warfare, prayer, suffering, and what it means to preach Christ without compromise. From refugee camps to revival meetings, from parenting struggles to moments of breathtaking hope, this is a conversation that refuses easy answers and keeps pointing back to Jesus.If you preach, teach, lead, or simply want a faith that moves beyond comfort, this episode will challenge, encourage, and stay with you long after it ends.