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“Life Without God Does Not Work:” Steve Harvey Shares Powerful Testimony of Faith During Show Taping


Published: Jan 18, 2026 12:28 AM EST
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Television host, comedian, and author Steve Harvey delivered a deeply personal and faith-filled message during a recent taping of The Steve Harvey Show, opening up about his spiritual journey and the life-changing impact of trusting God.

Speaking candidly, Harvey warned against attempting to navigate life without faith, telling the audience, "If you do not include God in your life, man, you're making a horrible mistake... You're making this way harder than it's got to be." His remarks struck a chord as he reflected on the many hardships he faced before fully surrendering his life to God.

Harvey emphasized that faith is not about religious labels, but about relationship. "All He wants is a relationship with you," he said. "Whichever one you choose is your personal business." He explained that God's desire is intimacy, guidance, and daily connection-not outward appearances or affiliations.

Drawing from his own life story, Harvey recounted a painful journey marked by repeated failure and loss. He shared that he flunked out of school, battled a debilitating stutter, lost everything he owned twice, experienced homelessness, and lived out of his car for three years. "I did it without Him," Harvey admitted. "It does not work."

The turning point, he said, came through persistence in faith and simple, consistent prayer. "I just kept believing that God didn't bring me this far to leave me," Harvey told the audience. "I just started talking to God every day." That daily practice, he explained, transformed his outlook, restored his hope, and ultimately reshaped his life.

Harvey concluded his message with an unambiguous declaration of belief, urging listeners not to be swayed by skepticism or cultural pressure. "God is real, man. Don't let nobody fool you," he said. "There is a higher power. There is a God."

The moment added to a growing list of occasions where Harvey has publicly credited his success, resilience, and personal growth to faith. For many viewers, his testimony served as a reminder that redemption, purpose, and restoration are possible-even after years of struggle.

The Steve Harvey Show continues to provide space for conversations that blend entertainment, vulnerability, and life wisdom, resonating with audiences seeking meaning beyond success.

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