Gareth "Angel" Thompson is a pro wrestler with a mission. He holds Wrestling Church in Bradford, England.

"We do baptisms and body slams, sermons and suplexes. We've kind of brought these two worlds of professional wrestling and church together to tell Bible stories in a physical way, to unpack it in a language that people understand, to reach those normally not coming into church.

We do that through the storytelling narrative of good versus evil, of David versus Goliath, of Andre the Giant and Hulk.

And actually all these people are saying, 'Yes' to Jesus and they're stepping into the fight."

In his powerful testimony, hear how as a child he was mistreated and even left for homeless until Christians came to his rescue. Now Thompson shares his unique message of hope all over England.

Enjoy today's "wrestling match" as announcer Jacob York takes you through "The Smackdown with the Enemy" as Gareth fights his demons from the past.

Helpful links:
Gareth "Angel" Thompson, Instagram
Gareth, Facebook
Gareth's YouTube Channel
Kingdom Wrestling
Fountains Church, Bradford, England
Christians Against Poverty
CAP-US
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Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed.

Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. Albert went from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower simply because of a friend’s challenge to be thankful.

Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.

In part 2, learn how Albert became a sought-after computer programmer, starting a lucrative consulting business. Albert was moved by a Christian friend's response to crisis and a challenge to Albert to be thankful even when he didn't feel like it.

"She tells me, 'I'm actually thankful that this has happened to me. I've never been closer to God. Whatever God decides is fine with me.'"

A mocking prayer of thanks from an attorney's letter was returned with salvation and a changed life. No longer angry at God, Albert's new life in Christ began with starting a Christian business men's group.

"I couldn't keep my mouth shut about Jesus anymore. I started with asking for prayer for my business." That initial prayer turned into a new business as evangelism model; Albert went on to teaching business principles from the Bible all over the world.

Albert's plea with God when he was sick as a child, to "become a missionary if I get healed," was answered years later. He did become a missionary, to business leaders worldwide.

Helpful links:
Albert’s Memoir, A Journey of Significance
CBMC Christian Business Men’s Connection
CBMC’s Operation Timothy
Other business as missions ministries:
C12, Christian Business Leadership Coaching
Convene, Christian Business Forum
ROI Ministries, Community and Coaching Christian Business Entrepreneurs
Also mentioned:
Business by the Book, Larry Burkett
Howard Dayton, Compass Financial Ministry
Corrie Ten Boom The Hiding Place
What is DDay?

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Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed.

Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. But a simple challenge from a friend to say thanks even when he didn't feel like it transformed Albert from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower.

Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.

In part 1, hear the moving story of enduring World War II and the struggle for survival. Learn how Albert went from missing three years of school due to hospitalization to becoming a welder, to emigrating to the US, then leaving his lucrative career for half the pay, as a result of being recruited for a job at a "strange" company called IBM.

Helpful links:

Albert’s Memoir, A Journey of Significance
CBMC Christian Business Men’s Connection
CBMC’s Operation Timothy
Other business as missions ministries:
C12, Christian Business Leadership Coaching
Convene, Christian Business Forum
ROI Ministries, Community and Coaching Christian Business Entrepreneurs
Also mentioned:
Business by the Book, Larry Burkett
Howard Dayton, Compass Financial Ministry
Corrie Ten Boom The Hiding Place
What is DDay?
Timeline of computer programming
The Netherlands Prayercast

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