Is Jesus Real? With Alex McFarland

Is Jesus real? The proof will blow your mind. ✝️

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Have you ever wondered if any of this is even true? In this episode, Coach Jamie sits down with evangelist, author, and speaker Alex McFarland to answer one of the biggest questions teens are asking today: Is Jesus real?

Alex has spent over 30 years traveling the world sharing the gospel — and he's not your typical "churchy" guest. He grew up a poor farm kid in rural North Carolina, plays guitar every single day, used to play in a band at frat parties before he ever knew Jesus, and had only $58 to his name the day he got married. Fast forward 30 years: he's written 21 books, spoken on 5 continents, shared the stage with the Beach Boys, and watched around a quarter million people come to faith in Christ. His story is proof that God doesn't need you to have it all together — He just needs you willing.

In this conversation, Alex and Jamie talk about:
✨ How one person's quiet example (not a sermon) changed the course of Alex's life
✨ Why God gives us "do-overs" no matter how many times we need one
✨ What to do when your mind is stuck on repeat with lies like "I'm not good enough"
✨ What he'd say to a teen who's on the fence about fully following Jesus

Verses referenced: Psalm 119:93, Psalm 119:18, John 6:40, Psalm 37:4

💬 This week's challenge: Think of one person in your life who's watching how you live. What's your life pointing them toward?

🌟 Declaration: I am beautiful. I am valuable. My beauty and my value — they don't change. Even if someone fails to see how incredible God made me.