Ep 182: Justin Gambino: The Night I Surrendered Everything God Was Trying to Redeem

August 05, 2026
00:00 47:56
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Show Notes

Real people. Real moments. True faith.

Sometimes God's greatest miracles don't happen overnight—they happen through years of surrender.

On this episode of The Walk, Kurtis Parks sits down with Christian artist Justin Gambino for one of his most personal conversations yet. Justin opens up about growing up as a prodigal, serving in the Navy, battling PTSD, addiction, infertility, and learning to trust God's timing through years of waiting. He also shares how becoming a father has completely reshaped his understanding of God's faithfulness and why his newest EP, The Garden of the Lord, is the most personal music he's ever written.


Guest Bio

Justin Gambino is a Christian singer-songwriter based in Texas whose music reflects a life transformed by God's grace. After serving eight years in the U.S. Navy and overcoming addiction, depression, and PTSD, Justin now travels the country sharing the hope of Christ through music and testimony. His latest EP, The Garden of the Lord, explores intimacy with God, healing, and spiritual growth.


Episode Highlights

  • How years of infertility taught Justin to trust God's perfect timing
  • The unexpected lesson God taught him through his newborn son
  • Why vulnerability became one of the greatest tools in his ministry
  • What God showed him about building His Kingdom instead of his own
  • How The Garden of the Lord was written during one of the deepest seasons of spiritual growth
  • Why obedience often comes before understanding
  • The importance of community when you're walking through pain
  • How God uses our testimony to bring freedom to others

Pull Quote

"When you keep your eyes on the Father, you can trust that His provision is already on the way."


Connect with Justin

Instagram: @justingambino

Listen to The Garden of the Lord on all streaming platforms.


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