Episode 73: Successful Businessman Turned Evangelist Shares the Secret to Making God's Dreams (Not Ours) Come to Fruition

"How do I ignite my relationship with God, and keep the flame burning?" It's a question we have asked ourselves many times, and perhaps you ask yourself that too.The truth is that it's the hard times, negative circumstances, even tragedy that shows the contrast between the light and darkness. Surrendering our will, our ego, our desires to God, allowing Him to lead us through the darkness is what makes us rejoice when we get to the other side and savor His goodness.Our guest today, Lautaro Churuvija, has seen both the good times and bad, and has made the decision to allow God, not material circumstances, to be the source of his joy. Having achieved success in the business world, he chose to leave it all behind and dedicate his life to bringing God's light to those who can find joy in their current darkness.In this episode, you'll hear:-Lautaro's personal history and the decision to move to the U.S...05:15-How an experience of sexual abuse led to a major breakthrough for Lautaro...08:00-The thing you're most of ashamed of is what needs to be brought to the light...10:452 Cor. 1:3-7 "Comfort in suffering"-Knowing our value as a child of God...14:29-Confessing the most awful sin against the one closest to him leads to discovering God's love...19:00-Three days of death in the soul leads to true rebirth in physical life and soul...23:26-Lautaro's experience being truly born again in Christ...26:15-The catalyst to Lautaro's major life change which on the surface spurns conventional wisdom regarding success...30:16-A creative and highly effective way to minister to those who are otherwise turned off by traditional ministry...35:30-How to identify God's calling to something more than what is found in your comfort zone...42:45Meet Lautaro Churuvija:Lautaro Churuvija was born in Argentina, raised in a good family, but decided to move to the US ten years ago. He is almost 33 years old. Led a sinful life. Met Jesus six years ago. Changed his life forever! Just a few months ago he quit a lucrative six-figure career of eleven years as a Project Manager in order to give his life to serve Jesus as a full-time missionary with Steiger MinistriesResources mentioned in this episode:-Steiger Ministries