Unwritten

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Dan to talk about How a young man who declared "I'm my own God" experienced a radical encounter with divine love that changed his life path forever.Whether you're a concerned parent or grandparent, or just curious about radical faith conversion and the surpassing goodness of God, this conversation will reveal the power of simple invitations and God's magnetic attraction, even in the midst of worldly success.What You’ll Hear:• Dan details his life as a "lazy atheist" in college, where he rejected the existence of God, viewed morality as nonexistent, and sought a high-paying professional career entirely dependent on his personal desires.• The extraordinary story of how a persistent invitation from his best friend Eric led him to an Ash Wednesday Mass during a snow day, where he felt the presence of the Holy Spirit descend upon him, filling his heart with an incomparable love and peace that surpassed the unconditional love he received from his parents.• The surprising insight that God's magnetic attraction and conversion came when his life was successful, not at a rock bottom moment, and how he went from praying for two hours that his friend would not go to confession to experiencing a supernatural and physical removal of sin after making his first confession since fourth grade.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

Doctors told Rosa her baby had died in the womb. She fiercely refused to believe them, insisting her son was alive. He was—and would survive against medical odds again decades later.Listen to this powerful episode and reconsider what it means to truly know someone beyond their abilities, to love without conditions, and to find purpose in life's most difficult circumstances. Subscribe to Unwritten for more stories of how the Holy Spirit moves in unexpected ways through ordinary lives.

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Amy Chang to talk about Amy shares her miraculous journey from a Buddhist upbringing in South Korea, through collegiate struggles in Oklahoma, to finding her true calling as a Catholic missionary.Whether you're someone who is yearning for more in their career or spiritual life, or just curious about the ongoing movement of the Holy Spirit and radical conversion, this conversation will remind you that God is still at work in your story through all of life's circumstances to draw you closer to Him.What You’ll Hear:• Amy's upbringing in a Buddhist household in South Korea where the expectation was to be the best and never discuss emotions. This pressure led her to turn to drinking in high school, ultimately derailing her dream of becoming a professional golfer.• The captivating peace and joy Amy observed in Catholic missionaries from Focus when she arrived in Oklahoma for college. Despite being baptized and confirmed after her freshman year, Amy struggled, hitting "the bottom of the barrel" in her junior year due to drinking and police involvement, desperately seeking a restart.• How Amy reluctantly agreed to a 4.5-week mission trip to India after being asked seven times, and how that time of consistent prayer and Mass completely changed her life and led her to eventually leave corporate finance to serve as a Focus missionary for eight years.• Why Amy relates her personal brokenness and self-hatred to the story of the woman caught in adultery in John Chapter 8, reflecting on the depth of Jesus's mercy and His choice to pursue and love her without condemnation.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor Burka sits down with Jack Krosafi to talk about how a casual pickup soccer game led an ardent seeker, raised by a militant atheist, to completely transform his life and enter the Catholic Church.Whether you're a missionary looking for unexpected encounters with the Holy Spirit, or just curious about how active searching for truth can lead to a miracle of conversion, this conversation will demonstrate that simply being willing to expose Jesus in your life can make all the difference for someone else to start seeking him in their own.What You’ll Hear:• The surprising start of a friendship with Kate and Johnny, a couple who Jack met after a two-hour pickup soccer game and who were found "chain smoking cigarettes, reading CS Lewis, and trying to figure out what this world's all about".• The pivotal moment when Johnny realized God’s love after watching a video of The Chosen depicting Jesus's gaze on the woman at the well, causing him to declare, "If his love is real, I don't need any lesser loves," and immediately throw away his weed and joints.• The incredible transformation of Johnny, who grew up with a militant atheist dad and no faith background, yet became an active seeker, wrestled with deep philosophical questions like freedom and responsibility, and ultimately was led to join the Church at the Easter Vigil after an encounter with the Blessed Mother during Adoration.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Ben Delaughter to talk about how God exposed his hidden motivations and invited him to change after he tried to prove himself through missionary work.Whether you're a missionary, spiritual mentor, or anyone struggling with linking your worth to your productivity, or just curious about deepening your understanding of love and humility in the spiritual life, this conversation will reveal how making a sincere gift of yourself draws you more deeply into Christ's love.What You’ll Hear:• Ben Delaughter's background playing sports, where he learned that approval and love had to be earned from an outside source.• The challenge Ben faced when he arrived at the University of Georgia (UGA) as a missionary, initially striving to get the most disciples to prove he was better than the previous missionary, Danny.• The unexpected reversal: after having nearly all his "high calls" rejected one semester, the next semester saw every single high call accepted, leading to the realization that humility was the key difference.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with John Merkle to talk about how a traumatic family loss led to seven years of rebellion, only for a sparrow he shot as a boy to later reveal God's perfect providence.Whether you're someone who, like many followers of Jesus, is drawn to the story of the prodigal son, or just curious about trusting in God's providence through suffering, this conversation will offer an insight into how the Lord worked clearly to call John back home, using particular moments from his past life to foster deeper understanding and trust.What You’ll Hear:• The upheaval and aimlessness John experienced after his father, a strong character and guiding force, was diagnosed with terminal cancer and quickly passed away, leaving the family in turmoil and debt.• How John's conscious rejection of God and his 7-year plunge into a life of sin and "party scene" led to deep dissatisfaction and emptiness, until a quiet voice suggesting God had a plan was reinforced by a nearly fatal car crash.• The beautiful moment John surrendered his life to God after reading Jeremiah 29, and the later realization that even the death of his father and the seemingly accidental shooting of a sparrow were moments where God's will and providing love were present all along.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes! [Source content does not support this line, but it is part of the required template].

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In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor  sits down with Javier Lugo to talk about Javier’s year-long journey guiding a college freshman named Juan Carlos from spiritual rock bottom into the Catholic Church.Whether you're a missionary seeking insight into effective evangelization, or just curious about the movement of the Holy Spirit in the world today, this conversation will illustrate the joy and richness of leading others to faith in the Lord and show that readiness to receive someone is often more important than having all the right answers.What You’ll Hear:• Javier Lugo (Javi) shares his initial meeting with Juan Carlos, a strong, quiet, interested freshman in Miami who reached out seeking to explore Catholicism after struggling with a troublesome high school experience and hitting a type of rock bottom.• The intentional spiritual walk, which included Javi being Juan Carlos’s parish companion, reading influential books like Rome Sweet Home and Case for Christ, praying the Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet, and eventually seeing Juan Carlos enroll in OCIA and move from a place of doubt into a place of trust and full abandonment to Christ.• The incredibly emotional climax when Juan Carlos was baptized, confirmed, and received his first communion at the Easter Vigil. As they walked toward the priest, Juan Carlos started to weep, and his whole body was almost in shock, leading Javi, his sponsor, to realize the monumental moment of blessing occurring right in front of them.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

In this episode of Unwritten, Trevor sits down with Kallin Hill to talk about how surrendering control to God, even through pain and profound loss, reveals that Jesus is better than the life you have planned for yourself.Whether you're someone who hates the feeling of not being in control, or just curious about the movement of the Holy Spirit in the world today, this conversation will encourage you to thank the Lord and place your faith in Him when you see breakthroughs of providence in your life.What You’ll Hear:• How Kallin's big leap to become a full-time missionary with FOCUS was immediately followed by the terrifying experience of watching everything she owned disintegrate into ash after her house burned down.• The surprising ways God provided for Kallin—including a $5,000 start donation despite her initial fears about fundraising—and how her placement in Texas (a place she initially didn't want because she preferred the beach) became a specific call from Jesus realized at Calvary.• The remarkable story of how Kallin was disappointed that God didn't give her the team director she prayed for, but the teammate she initially found challenging became her closest friend and Maid of Honor, and how the heartbreak of a breakup (with a man called to the priesthood) led her to meet her future husband.Hit follow or subscribe so you don’t miss future episodes!

Ever wonder if a single "hello" could change someone's life forever? That's exactly what happened one ordinary day in Accounting 201 at the University of Kansas.Fallon noticed a quiet classmate who always arrived early and spent time on the phone. Curiosity led her to strike up a conversation, discovering he was talking with his dad each day. This simple introduction to Sam—a student with few friends who had never been exposed to faith—set in motion a remarkable journey neither could have anticipated.Join us for this powerful reminder that divine encounters often disguise themselves as ordinary moments.