Samuel grew up around church, but faith never felt real. By his late teens, he was battling depression, chasing identity through boxing, money, fitness, and partying… yet nothing filled the void.

Then lockdown hit.

Alone, broke, and at rock bottom, everything changed when he read a letter his mum had written years earlier. That moment led him to ask one question:

“Jesus… what’s the deal?”

Days later, on a beach with strangers, Samuel encountered God—and his life flipped overnight.

From depression to purpose.
From confusion to calling.
From a nightclub floor… to preaching the gospel within a year.

In this episode, Samuel shares:

• How Jesus pulled him out of his lowest moment
• The moment everything “clicked” on a beach
• His journey into global missions with YWAM
• Preaching in South America and trekking Bibles into the Amazon
• The reality check of returning home and living out faith in everyday life
• Why we are all missionaries—no matter where we are

This is a story of radical transformation, surrender, and discovering that your purpose isn’t found in what you do… but in who you’re living for.

“Love God. Love people. That’s the mission.”

Key Highlights

• [00:01:54] The "Xbox Christian" childhood and losing interest in faith.
• [00:05:40] Finding identity in boxing and the trap of "arrogance."
• [00:09:50] Hitting rock bottom in 2020 and the letter that changed everything.
• [00:24:49] Adventures in the Amazon: Distributing Bibles to indigenous communities.
• [00:39:55] Full Circle: Launching a personal training business as a new form of ministry.
• [00:54:19] Seeing revival and curiosity in the younger generation.

Connect with Samuel: Follow his journey and comedy content on Instagram: @BigSamTheBibleMan

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