Pastor John Bailey hosts Kevin Ramsby, who shares his incredible story of survival, forgiveness, and how faith guided him through the darkest moments of his life. Discover the power of resilience and the impact of forgiveness on both the forgiver and the forgiven.
Key Points from the Podcast
· Kevin Ramsby shares his journey of forgiveness after surviving a violent home invasion where he was stabbed 37 times.
· The episode highlights the importance of forgiveness, especially for leaders and pastors who face betrayals and challenges in their ministries.
· Ramsby discusses the process of forgiveness as a fight, emphasizing that it's not just a decision but a journey that involves trusting God and healing from emotional wounds.
· The concept of forgiveness is presented not only as a personal journey but also as a ministry, with Ramsby now leading an evangelistic outreach called FightToForgive, which aims to guide people towards forgiveness and reconciliation.
· Ramsby's testimony includes his work with death row inmates, showcasing the transformative power of forgiveness even in the most extreme circumstances.
· The discussion covers the challenges of forgiving those close to us and the distinction between forgiveness and reconciliation, underscoring that forgiveness is a personal act of liberation, while reconciliation involves a mutual restoration of trust.
· The episode conveys a powerful message on the healing power of forgiveness and its critical role in personal growth, leadership, and spiritual life.
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast
About Kevin Ramsby
Kevin Ramsby is the founder of FightToForgive, an evangelistic outreach ministry dedicated to leading people towards forgiveness and reconciliation through Jesus Christ. He is a national speaker and the author of "A Fight to Forgive." Ramsby's ministry was born out of his own harrowing experience of being attacked and stabbed 37 times in his home by an intruder high on drugs. Despite the physical and emotional scars from this violent encounter, Ramsby chose the path of radical forgiveness towards his attacker, a journey that transformed his personal and spiritual life. He now shares his powerful story of forgiveness and healing to inspire others, including communities, congregations, and even death row inmates, emphasizing the liberating power of forgiving as God, through Jesus, forgave.
About John Bailey
Pastor John Bailey is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at World Challenge. After giving his life to Christ in the Tampa City jail, John felt that the Lord placed in him a great hunger to know Christ and study God’s Word. John spent 12 years discipling young leaders and was then called to pastor and evangelize in Western Europe for 10 years.
In 2011, John, his wife, Crista, and two children returned to Jacksonville, Florida to plant The Springs Church. After over a decade of ministry in Jacksonville, John was invited by Gary Wilkerson to come and serve at World Challenge. Today, John gives vision and direction to World Challenge as well as serving as a keynote speaker, author and conference speaker. His life’s purpose is to seek a genuine awakening of God’s Spirit in America and around the world.