He Survived the Widowmaker… Then God Gave Him a Message

What if the hardest moment of your life is the moment God uses to activate your calling? In this episode of The Builder’s Edge, Deanna Lucas sits down with Victor Dawson, author of As You Go, to talk about faith, obedience, and evangelism in everyday life. After surviving emergency open-heart surgery with a 90% blockage in the “Widowmaker” artery, Victor heard God tell him to write a book… and he couldn’t ignore it. This conversation is for Christian business owners, contractors, leaders, and builders who want to live out their faith beyond Sunday. If you’ve felt afraid to share the gospel, unsure what to say, or worried about rejection, Victor brings practical steps, real stories from around the world, and a simple mindset shift: your business is God’s business, and your workplace is your mission field. You’ll hear why most believers never share their faith, how to start natural conversations, and how God often brings the person to you. If you want boldness, clarity, and a faith-driven purpose in your work, this episode will light a fire. You'll Hear: → The moment Victor heard God say, “Write a book called As You Go” → How a health crisis can redirect your calling, not cancel it → Why “as you go” evangelism is for every believer (not just pastors) → Simple ways to start faith conversations at work, restaurants, or travel → What to do when fear of rejection keeps you silent → A powerful story: 11 people received Christ in 20–30 minutes → Why discipleship is missing, and how to find your “Paul” mentor → How Victor’s book became a course + small group curriculum for churches Learn more about Deanna Lucas through the following links: DND Website Facebook Group Facebook Builders Visibility Blueprint Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices