In Episode 50, Ikem Grigsby joins the podcast from Slidell, Louisiana, to share a miraculous story of God's relentless pursuit. Although he and his wife were just having fun and not living for the Lord, everything changed during Mardi Gras on Bourbon Street. Listen in as Ikem shares the incredible moment he had an open vision of his daughter while speaking with street evangelists, leading him to fully surrender his life to Jesus in the year 2000.
He also opens up about navigating the devastating aftermath of Hurricane Katrina five years later. While they lost absolutely everything in the storm, the help of a local church became the turning point that led his reluctant wife to fully yield to God's plan. From those early days of faith to eventually serving as missionaries without electricity in rural Kenya, Ikem's journey is a powerful testament to living a surrendered life. He leaves listeners with three vital, practical steps for their walk with Christ: get in the Word, get in a Bible-teaching church, and find a mentor!
Guest's Bio
Ikem Grigsby is a pastor, speaker, author, and evangelist with over 20 years of experience in full-time ministry. He serves as the lead pastor of Word of Life Church ("The Life") in Donaldsonville, Louisiana, where his heart is to help people live out their faith with purpose and authenticity.
A graduate of Rhema Bible Training Center, Ikem also holds a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Oklahoma Wesleyan University and is currently pursuing his master's degree in psychology at Grand Canyon University.
From 2008 to 2014, he served as a missionary in Africa and Central America—including Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, and Costa Rica—leading crusades, healing meetings, and revival gatherings that impacted thousands.
He is the founder of Kindle the Flame Worldwide Ministries, a traveling evangelistic ministry focused on igniting hearts for Jesus Christ and helping people discover God's plan and purpose for their lives.
Ikem is also the co-host of the "That Life Podcast," where he shares practical, faith-centered conversations on life, leadership, and walking with God.
As a three-time author, his books include "Vision: Seeing Through the Eyes of Jesus," "Crushing Adversity," and "Born to Win: You Were Made for More."
His message is simple: you were created on purpose, for a purpose—and your life is meant to burn with passion for Jesus Christ.
Church: www.wllife.org
Ministry: www.kindletheflameww.org
Podcast: YouTube