I Sat Down With Someone Who Literally Lost Everything... But What He Said Changed How I See Life.

In this episode of The Steve Weatherford Show, Steve sits down with Michael Rutherford to unpack one of the most powerful transformation stories to come through Launch Pad. Michael shares how he once had the appearance of success — money, status, business wins, and the ability to do whatever he wanted — yet underneath it all, his life was unraveling. He opens up about being lukewarm in his faith, carrying shame, addiction, self-hatred, brokenness, and eventually reaching a point where everything he thought gave him identity began to collapse. His story takes a dramatic turn when he walks into men's prayer, breaks down in front of the room, gives his life fully to Jesus, and immediately asks to be baptized — even saying, "Find a river, find a pool, find a toilet." This episode is valuable because it shows what true surrender can look like when a man stops trying to fix his life in his own strength and finally lets God take over. Michael's testimony is raw, emotional, convicting, and hopeful — especially for men who feel disqualified by their past, trapped by shame, or defined by what they can provide. From losing money and identity, to battling suicidal thoughts, to finding freedom, baptism, brotherhood, and renewed purpose, Michael's story is a reminder that God can use the very places of brokenness we thought made us unusable. This is not just a story about hitting rock bottom; it is a story about resurrection, obedience, and what can happen when a man fully surrenders to Jesus.