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From Religion to Relationship: Greg Hurley’s Journey to Abiding in Christ
Episode 123rd February 2026 • Between Faith & Reason with Dr. Jeff Lawrence • Foundation Academy
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What does it truly mean to move from knowing about Jesus to abiding in Christ?

In this powerful Christian faith testimony, Greg Hurley shares his journey from routine church attendance and biblical knowledge to a life transformed by radical surrender to the Holy Spirit. A husband, father, and businessman, Greg believed in Jesus, faithfully served, and even read the entire Bible — yet he sensed something was missing in his relationship with God.

In 2022, a life-threatening medical crisis — a burst appendix that led to emergency hospitalization — became the turning point in his spiritual growth. In a moment of desperation, God taught him dependence. Faith shifted from information to formation. Religion became a relationship.

This episode explores:

  1. The difference between intellectual belief and abiding in Christ
  2. What radical surrender and daily dying to self really look like
  3. How the Holy Spirit transforms marriage, fatherhood, and leadership
  4. Moving from spiritual dryness to authentic Christian living

If you’ve ever felt spiritually stuck, spiritually dry, or wondered how to truly put God first in everyday life, this conversation will challenge and encourage you.

Discover what happens when faith becomes more than a label — and becomes your life.

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