Ep 119: Sacked and Saved - How a Pro Quarterback Found Christ (Part 2)

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"Did you know that you can find God’s purpose in the challenges of life? Today we continue with former NFL quarterback Dr. Gary Cuozzo’s story—how God transformed his personal tragedy into a powerful ministry of faith, hope, and purpose, as he shared Christ and anti-drug messages in schools."

Former NFL quarterback Dr. Gary Cuozzo shares his transformative journey from tragedy to ministry, revealing how God used his son's death in 1990 to launch years of speaking in high schools about both substance abuse dangers and the gospel message. His powerful testimony illustrates how tribulation produces perseverance, character, and ultimately joy—not fleeting happiness but the deep assurance of eternal life in Christ.
• Finding ministry purpose through personal tragedy
• Speaking in New Jersey high schools for 7-8 years despite resistance to gospel message
• Experiencing Romans 5 transformation: tribulation → perseverance → character → joy
• Leading multiple Bible studies in his Florida retirement community
• Growing in scripture knowledge through "Shepherd School" and Chuck Smith's teachings
• Understanding that earthly life is "a speck in time" compared to eternity
• Celebrating 60 years of marriage with his wife Peggy
• Continuing faithful service in his 80s
While you're still breathing, please come to the Lord. Just ask Him if what we're saying is true, ask Him to come into your life, forgive you of your sin, and live through you. How hard is that? Stop being so stubborn. Give Him a chance.
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes - FCA:
https://www.fca.org/

Gary Cuozzo Truth In Sports:
https://truthinsports.org/gary_cuozzo/

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Chapters

1. Welcome to Plays on Word Radio (00:00:00)

2. Gary Quazo's Ministry Highlights (00:01:53)

3. Tragedy, Testimony and Transformation (00:04:14)

4. Bible Study and Spiritual Growth (00:07:43)

5. The Perspective of Eternity (00:16:12)

6. Closing Thoughts and Blessings (00:20:21)