From Gladiator to child of God, Geoff’s story is a powerful reminder that success without purpose still leaves us empty. For years, Geoff chased money, fame, connections, and health — but none of it filled the void in his heart. Then giving it all up and embarking on a seven year journey leading him from the spotlight starting as an Australian Gladiator to living in a van and discovering what’s truly real: a relationship with Jesus.
If you’ve ever searched for God or wondered where He was in your story — this episode is for you. Hear Geoff’s incredible transformation and the truth that God was there the whole time.
Watch more about Geoff’s ministry at hopeisalive.net
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- (00:01:33) - Answer to Question of the Day
- (00:01:51) - Joyce on Her First Door to Door Sales
- (00:05:43) - Branch Salesman: Horrible Experience
- (00:07:53) - Meet Jeff the Entrepreneur
- (00:10:49) - Jeff on WTF?
- (00:11:17) - The Life of An Atheist in Australia
- (00:17:22) - Read Ecclesiastes
- (00:19:02) - Separation from the Church
- (00:21:06) - What Happened When You Give Away Everything You Own
- (00:26:20) - Living in the van with New Age pilgrims
- (00:30:17) - What Was Your First Encounter with Christianity?
- (00:31:45) - 4 Things That Surprised Me About Christianity
- (00:36:14) - On the Road: Giving Up Everything
- (00:41:57) - Adam Smith On His Epiphany
- (00:47:47) - Deliver Yourself From Christian Beliefs
- (00:52:47) - After The 40 Day Marriage Challenge
- (00:57:31) - A Christian Atheist Put On A Worship Tape
- (01:01:03) - How to Help a Guy Get Out Of His Hole
- (01:03:41) - Have You Had Any Connections With Rich and Famous People?
- (01:05:56) - No More Fast Fives
- (01:06:31) - Jeff Hawkins on the Fast Five
- (01:08:03) - Jeff Gets Real About His Rescue Work
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- (01:12:20) - Are You Reading The Bible?
- (01:14:04) - Jeff on New Hope Is Alive
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