“I couldn’t believe this was happening. It’s not possible. It’s like time just stops.”

Pastor Greg Laurie recounts hearing the news that his son was gone.

“I actually thought, if a person could die from hearing words, I could have died from what I had just heard. I lost my appetite, I couldn’t sleep, I went into an immediate state of shock, I collapsed on the floor, I could not stand. And I just cried out to God.”

Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg shares from his family’s very personal experience.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

&ldquo;I couldn&rsquo;t believe this was happening. It&rsquo;s not possible. It&rsquo;s like time just stops.&rdquo;
Pastor Greg Laurie recounts hearing the news that his son was gone.
&ldquo;I actually thought, if a person could die from hearing words, I could have died from what I had just heard. I lost my appetite, I couldn&rsquo;t sleep, I went into an immediate state of shock, I collapsed on the floor, I could not stand. And I just cried out to God.&rdquo;
Today on A New Beginning, Pastor Greg shares from his family&rsquo;s very personal experience.
View and subscribe to Pastor Greg&rsquo;s <a href="https://harvest.org/resources/radio/hope-for-those-who-have-lost-loved-ones-27/">weekly notes</a>.
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Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.
A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our <a href="https://harvest.org/harvest-partner/">Harvest Partners</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face—from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose—while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God’s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.

He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 “Jesus Revolution” film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg’s and Harvest Ministries’ mission to know God and make Him known at harvest.org.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face&mdash;from marriage and family to evangelism and purpose&mdash;while emphasizing the saving power of the gospel. With humor and cultural insight, he shows how to apply God&rsquo;s Word in everyday life and strengthen your walk with Christ.
He is the senior pastor of Harvest Church, with campuses located in California and Hawaii, a renowned evangelist, bestselling author, and inspiration for the 2023 &ldquo;Jesus Revolution&rdquo; film. He is also the founder and leader of Harvest Crusades, large-scale evangelistic events that share the gospel with thousands in stadiums worldwide. Learn more about Pastor Greg&rsquo;s and Harvest Ministries&rsquo; mission to know God and make Him known at <a href="https://harvest.org/">harvest.org</a>.

Greg Laurie delivers clear, Bible-based teaching on topics all Christians face.