The Greg Laurie Show

What if the biggest obstacle to evangelism isn't skill—it's fear of failure?
In this conversation, two pastors with decades of experience in evangelism discuss the questions pastors and everyday Christians ask most often about communicating the gospel.
Greg Laurie is joined by Pastor Bob Franquiz of Calvary Fellowship in Miramar, Florida, for a practical conversation on preaching, personal evangelism, and helping people take a genuine step toward Christ.
They cover:
• How Chuck Smith identified the gift of evangelism in Greg before he saw it himself
• The difference between evangelizing and being an evangelist
• Why Greg says "study to be simple"—advice he got from Billy Graham
• How to build an evangelistic culture in your church
• The mechanics of a clear gospel invitation (and why most fall apart at the landing)
• The role of music, storytelling, and cultural awareness in reaching people
• Why success in evangelism is faithfulness, not numbers
Whether you're a pastor looking to sharpen your calling or a believer wanting to share Christ more naturally, this conversation is honest, practical, and full of hard-won wisdom from five decades of ministry.
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CHAPTERS
00:00 Cold open: proclaim, leave results to God
01:19 Discovering the gift of evangelism
04:09 Accidental pastor, disciplined teacher
06:39 Adapting the gospel to shifting culture
09:24 Studying to be simple
13:08 Building an evangelistic culture in your church
20:21 Empowering others when you're not the evangelist
24:52 Preaching a text vs. preaching for a decision
29:29 The shift from teaching to preaching
33:58 Clarity is everything in the invitation
44:35 The role of music in the invitation
54:21 Getting out of the Christian bubble
01:01:15 Fanning your gift into full flame
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America is at a crossroads: judgment or revival. In this episode, Greg Laurie makes the case that our nation's future depends on a spiritual awakening — and that it starts with everyday Christians choosing to live differently.
Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount, Greg unpacks what Jesus meant when He called His followers "salt and light," and why isolation isn't the answer to a darkening culture. Instead, we're called to infiltrate — to influence the people around us with authenticity, truth, and the gospel.
In this episode:
- Why the breakdown of the family sits at the root of America's crisis
- The two Georges who shaped America (and why one is often forgotten)
- What salt actually did in the ancient world — and how that applies to us
- How AI, deception, and cultural drift echo the warnings of Scripture
- Four practical ways to influence the culture without being compromised by it
- A closing invitation to put your faith in Jesus Christ
If this message encouraged you, share it with a friend who needs hope for our nation.
YouTube timestamps
00:41 The genie and the impossible wish
02:18 America's moral and spiritual crisis
04:16 The Alaska wake-up call prank
05:47 Judgment or revival: two options
07:37 Salt and light in a dark world
09:34 AI and the illusion of progress
11:12 The Titanic and human pride
12:24 Infiltrate, don't isolate
14:24 America's Christian foundation and the two Georges
16:29 Speaking a language people understand
19:44 The gospel as a fragrance
21:47 What it means to be salt
25:31 The rapture and the removal of restraint
27:33 Stimulating spiritual thirst
30:52 The pepper flakes confession
33:34 Light exposes and shows the way
35:23 You alone represent Christ
36:11 Three things America needs

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What keeps you awake at night? In this exclusive bonus conversation, we dive deeper into what it means to experience true peace in the middle of uncertainty. Discover practical, faith filled insights on releasing anxiety, trusting God with tomorrow, and finding the kind of rest that isn't determined by your circumstances.
Whether you're struggling with stress, overthinking, or simply looking to strengthen your faith, this bonus episode offers encouragement and perspective to help you sleep without worry.
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Half of Americans struggle to fall asleep at night—and the culprit usually isn't caffeine or screens. It's worry.
In this episode, Greg Laurie opens up the Bible's answer to anxious thoughts that keep you awake. You'll learn why prayer is your secret weapon, how to cast your cares the way Scripture actually means it, and what Romans 8:28 is really saying (and what it isn't).
What we cover:
• Why becoming a Christian doesn't end your problems—but gives you a new way to face them
• King Jehoshaphat's honest prayer when he was outnumbered and out of options
• The conditioned reflex of "Don't panic, pray. Don't worry, worship."
• Why God's timing isn't indifference—it's wisdom
• The story of Joseph and how good can come despite genuinely bad things
• What can actually block your prayers
Greg also shares personal stories—praying years for his mother's salvation, losing his son Christopher, and trusting God when life doesn't tie up neatly.
If worry has been stealing your sleep, this conversation is for you.
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Timestamps
00:35 Why half of Americans can't sleep
02:18 Christianity isn't the end of problems
03:24 Jehoshaphat's hopeless army
04:32 What "cast your cares" really means
07:13 Don't panic, pray — the conditioned reflex
09:18 Listen to sermons as you fall asleep
11:00 Worship before you petition
14:38 God's timing vs. your timing
15:39 Praying years for my mom's salvation
18:36 The persistent widow and the unjust judge
20:33 Romans 8:28 — what it does NOT mean
24:05 Losing my son Christopher
26:24 Joseph: bad thing, good thing, repeat
31:00 "You meant it for harm, God meant it for good"
33:43 The girl with the Volkswagen van
36:34 What blocks your prayers
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What if reaching the pinnacle of fame and fortune left you feeling emptier than ever? In this episode of The Greg Laurie Show, Pastor Greg Laurie sits down with baseball legend Darryl Strawberry, whose journey from World Series champion to redemption reveals the truth about success, addiction, and the deeper purpose behind it all.
A true sports icon, Darryl Strawberry played for the Mets, Yankees, and Dodgers, winning four World Series titles and captivating millions. But behind the glory, Strawberry battled brokenness, substance abuse, and the relentless pressures of fame—ultimately finding hope and healing in a transformative relationship with Christ. This honest, heartfelt conversation uncovers the realities faced by celebrities and everyday people alike: Why does the pursuit of wealth and recognition so often leave us searching for meaning? And what does it take to truly find redemption?
Key moments in this episode include Darryl Strawberry’s revelation about the pain that drove his athletic greatness, the pivotal influence of his late mother’s faith, and the turning point when his wife Tracy’s unwavering example led him back to God. Together, Pastor Greg Laurie and Darryl Strawberry dive into the questions that matter: the emptiness of worldly achievement, the dangers of self-destructive behavior, and the simple but profound steps toward restoration.
If you’ve ever wondered where true fulfillment comes from—or how someone can turn their mess into a message—this episode is for you.
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 When I Had Nothing, God Was There
02:20 Pain Led Me to Greatness, Pain Is Real
05:05 Handling Fame: Why Getting Booed Matters
09:00 Childhood Inspiration: Pete Rose and Dirty Uniforms
09:34 Mother's Prayers for My Salvation
12:05 The Void Fame and Wealth Cannot Fill
15:19 Tracy Pulled Me from Dope Houses
17:29 Success Impresses, Failure Impacts: True Surrender
18:47 Daily Surrender and Storms of Life
20:34 You Can Pick Sins, Not Consequences
22:15 Proving My Father Wrong by Succeeding
24:18 The Greatest Chapter: Working for the Lord
25:13 Deception of the Enemy and Finding Purpose
27:45 Restoration Requires Doing the Work
28:54 Jesus Rescues, Redeems, and Restores
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