Interview Series: Pastor Ben Pent on Anger, Transparency, and God's Transformation

In this powerful installment of the CBC Interview Series, we sit down with Pastor Ben Pent, who bravely shares his journey of confronting personal strongholds. Born on the Amazon mission field, Pastor Ben recounts his early life, conversion, and the lifelong battle with anger that once led to him being expelled from school. He sheds light on the crucial importance of transparency and humility in the Christian walk, explaining how admitting our weaknesses and "dirt" is the first step towards allowing God's transformative power to work through us. This conversation is a testament to the ongoing process of sanctification, offering encouragement that God uses our scars to connect with others and bring Him glory, even into our later years.

 

 

 Pastor Ben Pent shares his remarkable journey from being born in the Amazon jungle to becoming a pastor with over 40 years of ministry experience. He discusses his early life as a missionary's son, his conversion experience, and the struggles he faced with personal strongholds. Pastor Pent emphasizes the importance of transparency, the process of sanctification, and the role of scripture in spiritual growth. He also addresses the challenges of overcoming past hurts and insecurities, ultimately highlighting God's love and grace throughout his journey. takeaways

• Pastor Ben Pent was born in the Amazon jungle to missionary parents.
• He experienced a conversion that was initially emotional but lacked true change.
• Strongholds can affect anyone, including those in ministry.
• Honesty with oneself is crucial for spiritual growth.
• Transformation in Christ is a process, not an instant change.
• Scripture plays a vital role in spiritual nourishment and growth.
• Trials are not a punishment from God but part of the journey.
• Past hurts can shape us, but they don't define us.
• Discipleship involves sharing struggles and supporting one another.
• God's grace is sufficient for our weaknesses and failures.

titles

• From the Amazon to the Pulpit: Pastor Ben's Journey
• Overcoming Strongholds: A Pastor's Testimony

Sound Bites

• "We were born in an Indian tribe"
• "I had to be honest with myself"
• "You're never gonna amount to anything"

Chapters 00:00Introduction to Pastor Ben Pent 01:30Growing Up as a Missionary Kid 03:14The Journey to Faith 04:53Understanding Strongholds 06:26The Nature of Strongholds 08:13The Process of Transformation 09:57The Role of Transparency in Growth 11:24The Importance of Scripture 13:17Trials and God's Discipline 14:43Building Trust and Overcoming Hurt 16:42The Power of Discipleship 18:28The Ongoing Battle with Sin 20:16Encouragement in the Journey 21:58Final Thoughts and Reflections