Episode Details

Most people know Stephen Bargatze as the father of comedian Nate Bargatze. But long before audiences knew Nate's name, Stephen was living a story marked by childhood abuse, rejection, depression, and pain. 

Growing up, Stephen believed he was unwanted. His mother told him he was a mistake. He struggled with thoughts of suicide and spent years carrying the wounds of his childhood. But God wasn't finished writing his story. 

In this moving conversation, Stephen shares how one family's extraordinary kindness introduced him to the love of Jesus, how God's grace transformed his life, and why, decades later, he found himself standing beside his dying mother with a choice that would define the rest of his life. 

It's a remarkable story of forgiveness, mercy, redemption, and the God who can bring beauty from even our deepest wounds. 

If you've ever wondered whether God can redeem a painful past, or whether forgiveness is really possible, Stephen's story will encourage you. 

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