God Told Me to Write a Book so I Did with Matt Fagioli

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🙏 Episode Summary

In this deeply moving episode, Matt Fagioli shares a powerful and supernatural testimony of how God radically transformed his life. From business success and personal brokenness to a life-changing encounter with God, Matt’s story reveals what happens when faith becomes real—not just something you believe, but something you experience.

After hitting one of the lowest points in his life, Matt encountered God in a way he could not deny—an experience that led to clarity, purpose, and ultimately the writing of his first book, The Dirty Disciple. This episode explores how God speaks, how to recognize His voice, and how anyone can deepen their relationship with Him.

🔑 Key Takeaways

1. God Meets You in Your Brokenness

  • Matt’s encounter came during one of the lowest moments of his life
  • Business failure, relationship struggles, and emotional exhaustion led to surrender
  • 👉 “Those moments where you hit a wall… that’s where transformation begins”

2. You Have to Invite God In

  • Matt didn’t just pray for help—he asked specific questions
  • He expected God to respond
  • This shift opened the door for a deeper, personal interaction with God

3. God Still Speaks—But You Must Learn to Listen

  • God’s voice doesn’t always come in obvious ways
  • It can come through thoughts, impressions, or unexpected moments
  • Learning to recognize His voice is a process

4. Supernatural Encounters Change Everything

  • Matt experienced a moment where he heard angels singing in a hotel room
  • This wasn’t just emotional—it was undeniable and life-altering
  • 👉 “It shook me to the point where I said, I’ll do whatever you say”

5. You Don’t Need to Be “Perfect” to Be Chosen

  • Matt describes himself as imperfect and “dirty”
  • His message: anyone can have a relationship with God
  • Your past does not disqualify you

6. Purpose Comes Through Obedience

  • Matt didn’t set out to write a book
  • He was instructed to—and resisted at first
  • When he surrendered, everything came together quickly

7. God Equips You for What He Calls You To Do

  • Matt had never written a book before
  • After years of struggle, the full message came together in a single moment
  • The book was written in just days after that breakthrough

8. Consistent Seeking Leads to Clarity

  • Matt spent years learning, listening, and growing spiritually
  • Over time, he developed the ability to clearly recognize God’s voice

9. How to Discern God’s Voice

Matt shares a simple framework:

  • Does it bring peace, joy, or clarity?
  • Does it align with scripture?
  • Can it be confirmed through wise counsel?

10. Your Relationship with God Can Go Deeper

  • Many people live as “checkbox Christians”
  • There are deeper levels of faith available
  • 👉 “You can have a two-way conversation with God”

⏱️ Key Timestamps

  • 0:00 – 0:19 — Introduction to the podcast and its mission
  • 1:03 – 1:58 — Introducing Matt and his extraordinary testimony
  • 2:04 – 3:00 — The story behind The Dirty Disciple
  • 3:15 – 4:14 — God calling Matt to write a book
  • 4:14 – 5:00 — Struggling and failing to write on his own
  • 6:15 – 8:14 — The breaking point before the encounter
  • 8:15 – 9:57 — Inviting God in and asking for guidance
  • 9:57 – 11:00 — The supernatural encounter with angels
  • 11:00 – 13:00 — Learning how God communicates
  • 15:47 – 17:30 — How the book was finally written
  • 17:30 – 18:48 — Writing and publishing in a matter of days
  • 18:49 – 20:00 — Discovering purpose after the encounter
  • 20:00 – 21:37 — Vision of sharing the message with others
  • 21:37 – 24:42 — Recognizing how God speaks in everyday life
  • 24:43 – 26:00 — Framework for confirming God’s voice
  • 26:00 – End — The process of building a deeper relationship with God

👤 About Matt Fagioli

Matt Fagioli is just a man whose attention was captured by God’s voice—and then everything changed. From Catholic altar boy to convinced atheist and back to a born-again yet uncommitted believer, Matt spent decades building multiple 7-figure businesses while running from what his soul truly needed. Despite success in business, nothing filled the void—until God spoke in a way he could not ignore. Today, Matt is an author, podcaster, entrepreneur, and committed disciple who coaches entrepreneurs and consults with business leaders. He lives on a small hobby farm near Atlanta, GA with his wife Sherri.

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✨ Final Thought

God isn’t distant—He’s personal.
And when you truly seek Him, you’ll discover that He’s been speaking all along.

👉 The question isn’t whether God speaks…
👉 It’s whether we’re ready to listen.

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