The Deep End Wayne Alcorn - Doubt or Disappointment?
Jun 25, 2024
Wayne Alcorn, Senior Pastor of Hope Centre International and President of the Australian Christian Churches, shares his inspiring journey from skepticism to faith. He discusses witnessing miracles, the essence of a deep life through simplicity, and the strengths of the Pentecostal movement. Wayne also addresses the impact of COVID on discipleship, the need for unity in the face of criticism, and the call to heal father wounds in men. His personal stories of redemption and hope emphasize the importance of authenticity and connection in the church.
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From Preacher's Kid To Surrendered Follower
- Wayne resisted his parents' faith through his teens and university, feeling cynical and "too smart for God."
- After three people delivered the same message, he surrendered and began a 45-year journey of faith.
Childhood Miracles That Shaped Belief
- Wayne watched his mother healed from epilepsy after taking 16 tablets a day, and saw other miracles in his childhood.
- Those visible acts convinced him God was real even when he rejected church forms.
Simplicity As The Deep Life
- Wayne says a deep life is fundamentally simple: love God completely and love people passionately.
- He warns modern faith risks becoming Pharisaical through complexity and judgmentalism.
