In this episode, I sit down with my friend Jonathan Maccarone to hear how the Lord captured his heart in the most unexpected way—through a youth group that, at first glance, wasn’t appealing at all. What drew him in wasn’t the games or the retreats, but the depth of Scripture in the lives of the students and the mentorship of his youth pastor, Joshua Camper.

Jonathan shares how picking up the cajon eventually led him to the drums, giving him his first opportunity to serve on the worship team. Along the way, he also talks about how being introduced to reformed theology challenged him to think deeply about God’s Word and reshaped his walk with Christ.

If you’ve ever doubted whether God can use simple things like retreats, youth leaders, or even a cajon to transform a life, Jonathan’s story will remind you of the power of Scripture and the faithfulness of God.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• ​How an unappealing youth group and its retreats became the place God drew Jonathan in
• ​The mentorship of Pastor Joshua Camper and the role it played in his spiritual growth
• ​How playing the cajon and drums became an on-ramp to worship ministry
• ​The introduction of reformed theology into his journey of faith

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