S4 | E9 – Wrestling with God: The Unlikely Pastor

August 26, 2026

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53 mins 30 secs

Devin Calhoun grew up homeless but surrounded by a family rich in love. As a young man with a passion for wrestling and philosophy, he began wrestling with life’s deepest questions and grew convinced that God didn’t exist. In college, Devin sharpened his arguments and set out to challenge anyone willing to defend Christianity.

But when a shocking family crisis turned his world upside down, the certainty he once held began to unravel. In the middle of fear, uncertainty, and unanswered questions, Devin began to wonder if the God he had spent years arguing against might actually be the one holding everything together.

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Several weeks ago, in Episode 4 of this season, you heard from Connie Calhoun. Today, you’ll get to hear from her son.

This is Devin Calhoun in Season 4 | Episode 9, called: Wrestling with God: The Unlikely Pastor.

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More about Devin Calhoun: Devin Calhoun is a pastor, entrepreneur, and nonprofit founder who bridges faith and strategy to build resilient leaders and mission-driven organizations. Currently serving as Associate Minister at Good News in the Neighborhood, a church in the Chicago area, Devin is committed to compassionate community and sustainable impact.
Connect with Devin online: https://www.devincalhoun.com/

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S4 | E9 – Wrestling with God: The Unlikely Pastor

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