“I Said I’d NEVER Come Back to Church…” Then God Spoke | MISSIONARY GREG MATA

About this episode

Pastor Greg Mata shares his powerful testimony of walking away from God and his journey back to faith, including personal struggles and a calling to missionary work in Guatemala.

https://takingthelandpodcast.com What 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 begins 01:10 – Missionary life in Guatemala 03:50 – Growing up, rebellion, and early life 11:20 – Partying, emptiness, and searching for more 17:30 – The night everything changed (salvation) 21:40 – Dating the pastor’s daughter 24:30 – Discipleship and early ministry 28:30 – The…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Dragoon

Guest: Greg Mata

Topics covered

• testimony
• faith
• mental health
• church
• personal journey
• healing
• missionary work

Keywords

• testimony
• faith
• depression
• suicide
• healing
• missionary
• church
• obedience
• personal story

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CFM

Places: Guatemala

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