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Summary:

God often uses people and moments we barely notice to shape the course of our lives.

In this conversation, Hanna Seymour sits down with Michael to trace the people God used throughout his journey of faith and ministry. Michael recounts coming to Christ as a teenager while attending Catholic school and hearing John 3:16 from C. Ridley Fatnau. That simple conversation became a turning point. He began studying Scripture, asking questions, and eventually moved from Catholicism toward a deeper confidence in the authority of God’s Word.

Along the way, God placed people like Danny File, Bob Tolson, Ed Bloom, Floyd Sharp, and others in Michael’s life. Each person influenced him at a critical moment, often without knowing the lasting impact they would have.

Years later, Bob Tolson told Michael, “I pray for you every day.” That moment caused Michael to reflect on the tapestry God had woven through his life.

This episode challenges us to take stock of our own lives. Who has God used to influence, encourage, teach, or redirect us? And where might God be using us in someone else’s life?

Take time to remember. Give thanks. Write the note. Encourage someone. God uses people.

Takeaways:

• God often uses ordinary people and seemingly small moments to change the course of a life.
• Scripture must remain our authority, even when it challenges traditions or assumptions we have inherited.
• We may never see the full impact of our faithfulness, but God can use our obedience in ways we cannot imagine.
• Taking stock of our lives helps us recognize God’s faithfulness and the people He used along the way.
• Encouragement can become a lasting ministry when we intentionally speak truth and gratitude into others.
• We should not only thank those who influenced us but also ask where God wants to use us to influence others.

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