Pro Wrestling As Ministry A Wrestler's Journey from Childhood Passion to Gospel Impact | Stephen McMillan |Logan Stevens

In this powerful conversation, Steve—a dedicated pro wrestler, coach, trainer, and youth pastor—opens up about how professional wrestling became far more than entertainment for him. From his childhood obsession with action figures and backyard rings to running events in schools, juvenile justice centers, and prisons, Steve shares how the high-energy world of good vs. evil, heroes and villains, creates emotional connections that open doors for real-life transformation and the Gospel message.He discusses the work of Hope Wrestling Ministries (with hundreds of salvations reported in prisons and beyond), Guardians Legacy / Revolt Ministries in Panama City (feeding thousands and running massive community events like "Stuff the Bus"), AWARE Wrestling, and his own Wrestle South / Hope Wrestling Academy.Steve also draws powerful parallels between youth ministry and wrestling outreach—using excitement, storytelling, and personal connection to meet people where they are.You'll hear raw stories: kids handing over toys in schools, altar calls with 100+ responses in juvenile facilities, a young man laying down self-harm after a message at camp, and the joy (and challenges) of "WrestleChurch" events blending matches, worship, and the Word. Steve reflects on using talents for God's glory, overcoming discouragement, the authenticity of ministry in entertainment, and why wrestling's intimate, accessible nature makes it uniquely effective for outreach.Whether you're a wrestling fan, involved in ministry, or simply love stories of creative Gospel impact, this episode will encourage you to see how God can use unexpected platforms—like a wrestling ring—to bring hope, healing, and salvation.Subscribe for more conversations on faith, creativity, and mission-driven work. Share if this resonates!pro wrestling ministry, Hope Wrestling Ministries, Christian wrestling, pro wrestling outreach, prison ministry wrestling, school assembly wrestling, youth ministry and wrestling, WrestleChurch, Guardians Legacy, Revolt Ministries, Wrestle South, faith in entertainment, gospel through wrestling, salvation stories wrestling, anti-bullying wrestling events, community outreach wrestling, Jacob wrestling Bible, using talents for God, indie wrestling ministry, youth pastor wrestler