Episode Details

What does nine months stranded in space teach you about faith? In this powerful conversation, Navy Captain and NASA astronaut, Butch Wilmore, joins Barry Meguiar to reveal how unwavering trust in God conquered fear, brought unshakable peace, and transformed every challenge into purpose. Discover why true joy isn't found in circumstances—but in complete surrender to Christ.

Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at IgniteAmerica.com
Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers.
Learn more about:
- Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel
- How we can work God into any conversation
- Why 80% of Americans are looking for God
- When we can use humor to share God’s message
- How the Holy Spirit gives us a voice
Check out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.

00:00 Welcome to Ignite: Meeting Astronaut Butch Wilmore
01:12 From Navy Pilot to Space: An Overachiever's Journey
02:32 Wretched Sinners Saved by Grace
03:57 Treasures in Heaven: What Really Matters
05:42 The Astronaut Wings and What They Represent
06:32 Romans 8:28 and 286 Days in Space
08:49 God's Providence in Crisis: The Only Pilot Who Could Fly
09:36 A Different Worldview: Worshiping God from Space
11:27 National Platform: Sharing Christ on Fox News
12:58 Every Good Gift Comes from Heaven
14:29 The Wide and Narrow Gates: Matthew 7:13-14
15:19 The Opposite of Love Is Apathy
16:24 Depart From Me, I Never Knew You
17:44 Biblical Christianity: Christ Did It All
18:40 Unjustified Love: God's Love for Sinners
20:19 The Dichotomy: Mistaking Love for Justification
21:27 Why Me, God? Living in Humility and Purpose
22:26 One-Sentence Summary of the Entire Bible