EPISODE · Mar 24, 2026 · 1H 12M
“I Said I’d NEVER Come Back to Church…” Then God Spoke | MISSIONARY GREG MATA
from Testimony Tuesday - CFM Pastors Share Their Stories · host Adam Dragoon
https://takingthelandpodcast.comWhat happens when you walk away from God… knowing you weren’t supposed to?In this raw and powerful Testimony Tuesday episode, Pastor Greg Mata shares a story that hits hard. From rebellion and leaving the church… to tragedy, depression, and his daughter’s suicide attempts… to a supernatural encounter that brought everything full circle.This isn’t a clean, polished story. It’s real life. Messy, painful, and honest.But God wasn’t finished.You’ll hear how one moment in a car changed everything, how God healed him instantly, and how his daughter went from the brink of death to radical salvation… all leading to an unexpected calling to pioneer a church in the jungles of Guatemala.If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or far from where you know you should be, this will speak to you. There’s more on the other side of obedience than you think.00:00 – Intro: Testimony Tuesday begins01:10 – Missionary life in Guatemala03:50 – Growing up, rebellion, and early life11:20 – Partying, emptiness, and searching for more17:30 – The night everything changed (salvation)21:40 – Dating the pastor’s daughter24:30 – Discipleship and early ministry28:30 – The conflict that led him to leave church33:50 – Walking away from calling and destiny41:00 – 12 years outside the fellowship47:00 – Career success but spiritual emptiness52:00 – Father-in-law’s sudden death57:00 – Daughter’s struggle and suicide attempt1:05:00 – Isolation, shame, and spiritual decline1:09:30 – God speaks: “Didn’t you say?”1:12:00 – Returning to church and supernatural healing1:27:00 – Daughter’s radical salvation in hospital1:33:00 – Prophetic moment in church1:37:00 – Calling to the mission field1:40:00 – Surprise announcement to Guatemala1:43:00 – Miracles on the mission field1:50:00 – $42,000 miracle provision1:54:00 – Building a church in the jungle1:57:00 – Vision for planting churches2:00:00 – Final challenge: Say YES to GodShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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https://takingthelandpodcast.comWhat happens when you walk away from God… knowing you weren’t supposed to?In this raw and powerful Testimony Tuesday episode, Pastor Greg Mata shares a story that hits hard. From rebellion and leaving the church… to tragedy, depression, and his daughter’s suicide attempts… to a supernatural encounter that brought everything full circle.This isn’t a clean, polished story. It’s real life. Messy, painful, and honest.But God wasn’t finished.You’ll hear how one moment in a car changed everything, how God healed him instantly, and how his daughter went from the brink of death to radical salvation… all leading to an unexpected calling to pioneer a church in the jungles of Guatemala.If you’ve ever felt stuck, ashamed, or far from where you know you should be, this will speak to you. There’s more on the other side of obedience than you think.00:00 – Intro: Testimony Tuesday begins01:10 – Missionary life in Guatemala03:50 – Growing up, rebellion, and early life11:20 – Partying, emptiness, and searching for more17:30 – The night everything changed (salvation)21:40 – Dating the pastor’s daughter24:30 – Discipleship and early ministry28:30 – The conflict that led him to leave church33:50 – Walking away from calling and destiny41:00 – 12 years outside the fellowship47:00 – Career success but spiritual emptiness52:00 – Father-in-law’s sudden death57:00 – Daughter’s struggle and suicide attempt1:05:00 – Isolation, shame, and spiritual decline1:09:30 – God speaks: “Didn’t you say?”1:12:00 – Returning to church and supernatural healing1:27:00 – Daughter’s radical salvation in hospital1:33:00 – Prophetic moment in church1:37:00 – Calling to the mission field1:40:00 – Surprise announcement to Guatemala1:43:00 – Miracles on the mission field1:50:00 – $42,000 miracle provision1:54:00 – Building a church in the jungle1:57:00 – Vision for planting churches2:00:00 – Final challenge: Say YES to GodShow NotesALL PROCEEDS GO TO WORLD EVANGELISMLocate a CFM Church near you: https://cfmmap.orgWe need five-star reviews! Tell the world what you think about this podcast at:• Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3vy1s5b• Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369v
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