Greg Laurie: A New Beginning

Good News in a Bad World | Jesus Fixes What’s Broken

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Jun 20, 2025
Ever felt like you were using the wrong tool to fix life's problems? The discussion reveals how people often chase emptiness with money and success. It emphasizes that true hope comes from a relationship with Jesus, who can mend what’s broken inside. Engaging stories of loneliness and fulfillment highlight the quest for completeness, showcasing that only faith brings lasting joy. The transformative power of forgiveness and salvation is explored, inviting listeners to embrace a personal connection with Christ amid life’s chaos.
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INSIGHT

The Unfillable Void

  • Greg Laurie argues everyone is born with a void that worldly things cannot fill.
  • This emptiness points to a deeper longing for God rather than material fixes.
ANECDOTE

Blanket Talks With "Mr. Nobody"

  • Greg Laurie shares a childhood story of hiding under a blanket and talking to "Mr. Nobody."
  • He later recognized that the imaginary friend was his early reaching for Jesus.
INSIGHT

Loneliness Across Statuses

  • Laurie highlights widespread loneliness across cultural lines, even among celebrities.
  • He connects modern isolation to searches for porn, loneliness, and suicide as top late-night queries.
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