Episode 116 - Pursuing Success, Finding Significance_Part 2 w Wayne Huizenga Jr

FCCI Pathway to Purpose Podcast

Maybe you’ve felt it before—that ache inside, the emptiness that no amount of success, possessions, or wild nights can fill. Once known for his outlandish antics and relentless pursuit of the next thrill, Wayne Huizenga Jr found himself waking up not just with a hangover, but with a soul that ached. Friends said it was just the aftereffects of a wild night, but he knew it was something deeper—a spiritual longing, a hole in his heart that nothing seemed to satisfy.

It was only when he encountered the truth of the Gospel—when he invited Christ into his life—that things began to change. But transformation isn’t instant, and it isn’t always easy. As Wayne shares, sometimes the hardest part is realizing that God now dwells within us, experiencing every part of our lives, even the moments we’d rather forget. It’s a journey of mourning over our mistakes, of confessing where we’ve fallen short, and of discovering that God’s comfort and healing come not in spite of our pain, but through it.

On this episode, you’ll hear a story of humility and courage—Wayne will share how he learned that meekness isn’t weakness, but strength under control. You’ll hear how he went from chasing approval and achievement to embracing a new identity, one rooted not in what he could do, but in who he belonged to. And you’ll discover how, through the power of confession, forgiveness, and surrender, he found a purpose that outshines even the brightest worldly success.

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