36.1 Jesus Forgot I Was a Lost Cause

36.1 Jesus Forgot I Was a Lost Cause

From LastGen Magazine by LastGen Magazine

March 18, 2026 · 10 min

About this episode

Sam Willis shares his transformative journey from skepticism to becoming a dedicated pastor, highlighting the profound love of God.

"If you have ever doubted the awe-inspiring, indescribable lengths that God will go to save anyone—keep reading". In this powerful testimony, Sam Willis shares his journey from a rebellious, "gritty" skeptic to a dedicated pastor.It started with a deal between two brothers in Seattle: one church service in exchange for a lifetime of silence on religion. Sam showed up in his biker jacket and torn jeans, expecting to be left alone. He didn't count on Caleb, a persistent 10-year-old who saw past the exterior and offered a gift that Sam couldn't quite throw away.In this video, you will hear about: The "One-Time" Deal: How a relentless brother finally got Sam through the church doors. The Power of an Unabashed Child: The story of Caleb, who nudged a stranger and gifted him a Bible with his name handwritten inside. The Shadow on the Wall: The quiet, late-night moment when four days of running from a "little-kid chicken scratch" name finally caught up to Sam. Glimpses of God: Why Sam eventually traded his biker jacket for a life of ministry. "I was amazed at how much He really loved me when I hated Him". This story is a reminder that no…

People in this episode

Guest: Sam Willis

Topics covered

  • testimony
  • faith
  • redemption

Keywords

  • God's love
  • skepticism
  • ministry
  • child's faith

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Bible

Books & works: The "One-Time", The Power of an Unabashed Child, Bible, The Shadow on the Wall

Places: Seattle

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