In Episode 38 of the Longshot Podcast, Tyler sits down with Gavin Jeske, a 20-year-old Marine Corps Reservist with a bold desire to make his entire life point people toward Jesus Christ.
Gavin shares his testimony, what it looks like to live out his faith in the military, and how God has called him to minister to the Marines around him. He also discusses his plans to transition into the Navy as a Religious Program Specialist and ultimately pursue his calling to become a Navy chaplain.
At the heart of the conversation is Gavin’s desire to be both a warrior for Christ and a gardener for Christ—having the courage to stand firmly on the truth of God’s Word while also patiently planting seeds, discipling others, and cultivating spiritual growth.
What does it mean to stand firm without treating people like the enemy? How do we boldly defend truth while still showing patience, compassion, and grace? And what does it look like for a young Christian man to surrender his future to wherever God calls him?
Gavin’s goal is simple: to be a walking billboard for Jesus.
This conversation is a challenge to live boldly, serve faithfully, and make sure the life we live ultimately points beyond ourselves and toward Christ.