"My Dad Said, 'Son, You've Had a Divine Intervention!'" Evangelist Wally Van Tiem from Jacksonville, NC | TESTIMONY TUESDAY

SummaryIn this episode of the Taking the Land podcast, Adam Dragoon interviews Pastor Wally Van Tiem, who shares his powerful testimony of transformation from a life of rebellion and sin to a committed Christian. Wally discusses his upbringing in a Catholic family, his struggles with drugs and promiscuity, and the pivotal moment when he encountered the Gospel. He reflects on the radical change that occurred in his life at the age of 18, his journey into ministry, and the importance of music in reaching souls. Wally also shares insights on the current state of revival and the potential for dramatic conversions in today's world. In this conversation, Adam Dragoon and Wally Van Tiem discuss the transformative power of faith in communities, the challenges and lessons learned from pioneering church experiences, and the importance of pastoral leadership. Wally reflects on his call to evangelism and the joy of serving in children's ministry, while also expressing gratitude for the guidance of his pastor and the fellowship's impact on his life.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background of Wally Van Tiem03:21 Wally's Early Life and Family Dynamics06:02 Struggles with Rebellion and Immorality08:37 The Turning Point: Encountering the Gospel11:44 Radical Transformation and New Beginnings14:21 The Role of the Church and Community17:04 Reflections on the Jesus People Movement20:07 The Process of Transformation vs. Instant Change22:41 Anticipating Future Revivals and Transformations25:39 The Impact of Conviction and Deliverance28:22 Life in the Marine Corps and Spiritual Growth31:05 Finding Fellowship and Support in the Church34:05 Mark's Evangelistic Spirit35:06 Revival in a Storefront Church37:22 The Power of Music in Ministry41:02 Pioneering in Jacksonville42:24 Building a Community of Faith44:54 Witnessing God's Work Over the Years46:19 The Transformation of Jacksonville50:58 Deciding to Stay in Jacksonville52:10 Launching New Churches53:55 Lessons from Pioneering Ministry01:03:54 Navigating Early Challenges and Support Systems01:05:24 The Story of Love and Commitment01:10:34 Reflections on Pastoral Leadership01:14:33 Lessons from Redirection and Growth01:15:08 Finding Purpose in Service01:21:52 Embracing New Opportunities in Ministry01:24:50 Prayer Requests and Community Support01:26:30 Inspiration from Books and Scriptures01:29:08 Cherishing Memories of Pastor MitchellShow 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/3vy1s5bPodchaser: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/taking-the-land-cfm-sermon-pod-43369