Episode 55: Michael Buhrman, Fugitive Who Couldn't Outrun God

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Michael Buhrman was a naval-trained nuclear engineer, so why was he on the run as a fugitive, fleeing to Venezuela? His bad choices caught up with him and he was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Amazingly, Michael found himself with Christian cellmates at every turn.
And that Bible he initially used as scratch paper? It transformed his life into the faithful witness he is today. Michael now holds a doctorate in Biblical studies. Today's Sendoff features Blind Tony in a poem that was inspired by Michael's story.
Transcript of the show
Bible verses mentioned in the show:
Proverbs 13:20
Evil company corrupts good habits
Hebrews 4:12
John 15:13
While we were yet sinners
Matthew 28:19
When I was hungry
A broken and contrite heart

Prison ministries:
Koinonia House Prison Ministry
Prison Fellowship Ministry
Radical Time Out
Freedom from Within Prison Ministry

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Chapters

1. Episode 55: Michael Buhrman, Fugitive Who Couldn't Outrun God (00:00:00)

2. Growing up in Nebraska (00:02:30)

3. Having the wrong heroes (00:05:07)

4. View of a distant God (00:07:21)

5. Moments of a guilty conscience (00:09:32)

6. Sin is a slippery slope (00:11:55)

7. Theft (00:13:36)

8. Feds coming for him in Venezuela (00:17:40)

9. Christian cellmates everywhere! (00:20:05)

10. Started seeking the Lord (00:22:10)

11. Saying yes to Jesus (00:24:54)

12. Real change happened (00:27:20)

13. Preaching for the first time (00:30:14)

14. Going home early (00:32:20)

15. How the Lord does His best work in prison (00:33:34)

16. Last question (00:36:48)

17. Blind Tony's Sendoff for Michael (00:39:44)