Professional magician Stephen Bargatze joins Jase, Al and Zach to recount his painful childhood, including abuse, a traumatic dog attack and the struggles that nearly cost him his life. Stephen opens up about discovering Jesus, finding his purpose through comedy and magic, and learning to extend mercy to his mother after decades of estrangement. Jase and Stephen find common ground in using entertainment to introduce people to the Gospel, while the guys tackle the biblical controversy surrounding magic and illusion. Stephen also performs a few unforgettable tricks and reflects on how God transformed his family's darkest moments into a legacy of faith, laughter and forgiveness.
In this episode: Revelation 21:8; Exodus 7–8
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Chapters
00:00 A Christian Magician Raises Some Questions
05:12 Stephen Bargatze’s Painful Childhood
10:38 From Special Education to Show Business
18:05 A Desperate Moment Changes Everything
21:32 Discovering the Truth About God’s Grace
27:06 Finding Common Ground in Faith
33:15 Magic, Poker & Double Standards
38:40 Stephen’s Unusual Bible Trick
42:25 A Final Visit to His Dying Mother
49:10 The Bargatze Family’s Secret to Finding Joy
54:30 God Has a Purpose for Every Life
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