There is no other name to be highly exalted than the name of Jesus Christ.
In a bold and candid encounter at the University of Central Florida, Richard Lorenzo Jr. along with Gabriel Storm shared the Gospel of Jesus Christ with a Hindu professor from the university’s business school.
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The conversation began when Lorenzo asked a question that has sparked philosophical debate for centuries: “What is the purpose of life?” The professor responded, “To be happy and make others happy.” But Lorenzo quickly challenged the idea, pointing out that happiness, often tied to fleeting feelings and chemical reactions, is temporary.
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As the dialogue deepened, the professor acknowledged his Hindu background and belief in a spiritual realm, explaining that Hinduism recognizes many gods—sometimes even billions—but ultimately sees them as manifestations of one main energy source. “They are different energy forms, but the same source,” the professor said.
Lorenzo then shared his personal spiritual journey. He recounted how he searched through Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Catholicism, and even Santería, but found no true peace—until he had a supernatural encounter with what he calls the “highest spirit,” Jesus Christ. That moment changed everything. “I didn’t have to strive to be joyful anymore. It was supernatural. His peace and joy came into me.”
The professor listened respectfully and allowed Lorenzo and Storm to pray for him. They prayed in the name of Jesus for a supernatural encounter, that the professor would come to know the one true God. “We honor you for teaching the youth,” Lorenzo said, “but we pray that you would encounter the love of Jesus and teach God’s truth.”
In a reflective moment after the interaction, Lorenzo reminded viewers that while there are many so-called gods in the world—spiritual beings, fallen angels and demonic powers—only one true God exists, revealed through the person of Jesus Christ. He then concluded with an exhortation to fellow believers to study apologetics, learn the Word, and be equipped to lovingly confront deception with truth.
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This encounter serves as a striking reminder of the spiritual hunger that exists even in the most intellectual environments. In a world filled with countless beliefs and spiritual claims, the need for Spirit-led evangelism and grounded biblical truth has never been more urgent.
Abby Trivett is content development editor for Charisma Media.
