When God Calls You He Equips You with David Hanegraaff

When God Calls You He Equips You with David Hanegraaff

Author: The Christian Research Institute July 10, 2025 Duration: 48:25
Have you ever felt like the least qualified person in the room? David Hanegraaff discusses what it is like growing up as the son of the “Bible Answer Man” and how he does his best to say yes to the call of the Lord even when he feels unqualified. David has learned to overcome self-doubt by trusting the Lord and taking those leaps of faith—because when God calls you, he equips you.
 
 
Recorded during a talk at the Set Apart retreat for young adults at Gospel for Asia in Wills Point, Texas, this candid presentation by David Hanegraaff offers encouragement for anyone seeking to follow God’s will for their life. Interested in serving with Gospel for Asia? Contact young@equip.org, and the CRI team will connect you with GFA.



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