In this special episode of The Greater Call, Mark Immelman is joined by longtime friend and 1987 Masters Champion Larry Mize to discuss the life, leadership, and legacy of Stephen—the first Christian martyr. Mark introduces the episode as one centered on a man who lived in “full measure” in everything he did: service, courage, truth, forgiveness, and faith. Through Stephen’s story in Acts 6–7, Mark and Larry explore what it means to serve faithfully in small assignments, stand firm in truth under opposition, remain humble when gifted, and forgive even in the face of injustice. Larry also shares personal reflections on faith, prayer, humility, legacy, and how Christians can point people to Christ through both words and actions. In This Episode, You’ll Discover: 🎙️ Why Stephen is a powerful example of living in full measure 🎙️ How an ordinary servant became one of the great heroes of the faith 🎙️ Why Stephen’s life was marked by Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power 🎙️ The importance of serving faithfully in small assignments before larger ones 🎙️ How Stephen stood firm when falsely accused 🎙️ Why opposition often follows obedience and spiritual fruit 🎙️ How Stephen’s final act of forgiveness mirrored the heart of Christ 🎙️ The connection between Stephen’s martyrdom and Saul’s eventual transformation into Paul 🎙️ Larry Mize’s reflections on humility, prayer, forgiveness, and eternal legacy 🎙️ Why prayer, Scripture, and being led by the Spirit are essential for faithful leadership Key Themes Full Measure Faith Stephen lived with complete devotion. He was full of the Spirit, wisdom, faith, grace, and power—not for his own recognition, but to serve God’s Kingdom. Service Comes First Stephen’s story begins with serving tables and caring for overlooked widows. Before he preached boldly, he served faithfully. His example reminds us not to despise small assignments. Truth Under Pressure When falsely accused and brought before the Sanhedrin, Stephen did not respond with anger or self-defense. He stood in truth, rooted in Scripture and led by the Spirit. Humility in Giftedness Stephen performed signs and wonders, yet his gifts never became about himself. Larry connects this to the kind of humility that points people toward Christ instead of personal achievement. Forgiveness as Legacy Stephen’s final prayer—asking God not to hold his killers’ sin against them—became one of the most powerful parts of his witness. Larry reflects on how forgiveness is not optional for believers; it is central to living like Christ. Prayer as Spiritual Breathing Larry emphasizes that prayer is essential before leadership, conversations, decisions, and daily life. He points to Philippians 4:6–7 as a reminder that God gives peace beyond understanding. 🔑 Key Verses Mentioned Acts 6 — Stephen chosen as one of the seven to serveActs 6:8 — Stephen, full of God’s grace and powerActs 7 — Stephen’s speech before the SanhedrinActs 7:56 — Stephen sees Jesus standing at the right hand of GodActs 7:60 — “Lord, do not hold this sin against them”Philippians 4:6–7 — Do not be anxious; pray with thanksgiving2 Timothy 1:7 — God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power, love, and disciplinePsalm 119:105 — God’s Word as a lamp to our feet and a light to our path 🔥 Takeaways ➡ Faithfulness in small things can prepare you for greater influence ➡ Opposition is often part of doing meaningful Kingdom work ➡ Truth does not need anger to be powerful ➡ Humility makes giftedness more impactful ➡ Prayer brings peace, courage, and clarity ➡ Scripture must be studied, not skimmed ➡ Your actions may influence people in ways you never live to see ➡ Forgiveness is one of the strongest witnesses of faith ➡ Legacy is not built through recognition—it is built through eternal impact 🙌 About Larry Mize Larry Mize is one of America’s great golfers and the 1987 Masters Champion. Known not only for his accomplishments in golf but also for his humility, kindness, and deep faith, Larry has long used his platform to point others toward Christ. In this episode, he brings wisdom, warmth, and spiritual perspective to the story of Stephen and what it means to live a life that honors God. 🎙️ Follow Mark Immelman Instagram & YouTube: @MarkImmelman Facebook: @markimmelmangolf X: @mark_immelman LinkedIn: @mark-immelman-87ab46162 Website: markimmelman.com Connect with Us: 📲 Follow us on social media: @TheGreaterCall (Instagram & X) 🎥 Subscribe on YouTube: Search ‘The Greater Call Podcast’ 📩 DM us for prayer requests, leadership advice, or to share your story! 📺 Watch full episodes on YouTube: The Greater Call Podcast 💌 Send feedback or topic ideas via direct message Website→ https://markimmelman.com/the-greater-call/ ✨ Be full of joy in all things, no matter where you are. Be thankful. Go and be a legend! ✨
