Share: Evan Gabriel

In our latest ML Podcast episode, Evan Gabriel shares his powerful journey of surrendering the "I" and embracing God's unexpected plan. This powerful testimony reminds us that God's calling often comes when we least expect it, sometimes completely contrary to our own plans and aspirations. The central lesson revolves around removing the 'I' from our faith journey—shifting from 'I never considered this' to 'what does God want for me?' His story illustrates how God prepares us through seasons we don't understand at the time, only to reveal in hindsight that every experience, every challenge, every redirection was orchestrating our readiness for His purpose. Most compelling is the call to simply listen—to position ourselves in a posture of 'yes' to God's voice, because ignoring His direction doesn't make it go away; it only ensures we'll learn the hard way. Evan invites us to examine our own lives: What has God been preparing us for that we haven't yet recognized? Where is He calling us to step out in faith despite our feelings of inadequacy?

Chapters

• 0:00 - 3:18 Chapter 1: Growing Up in the Church
  We hear about a lifelong journey with Maiden Lane Church and the importance of family legacy in faith development.
• 3:18 - 6:17 Chapter 2: Understanding What It Means to Follow Jesus
  We explore the concept of following Jesus through the fruit of the Spirit and making disciples.
• 6:17 - 10:25 Chapter 3: Returning After Wandering
  We discover the struggle of teenage faith and the powerful return to Christ in recent months.
• 10:25 - 15:51 Chapter 4: Discovering the Call to Ministry
  We hear about an unexpected call to ministry revealed through dreams and confirmed through pastoral conversation.
• 15:51 - 18:12 Chapter 5: Living in the Yes Position
• We reflect on God's preparation through hindsight and receive the wisdom to listen and obey.