Interview with Louie Giglio: A passion for South Africa

Louie Giglio has spent decades inspiring young believers through the Passion Movement, a global initiative that began in 1997 and has since transformed the lives of millions. Having just returned from Passion South Africa 2025, Louie reflects on the heart and purpose behind these gatherings.

For Louie, the mission of Passion is deeply rooted in Scripture, particularly 1 Corinthians 10:31, “Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.” Louie elaborates, “We want people to see that it’s not so much ‘what’ you do in life but ‘why’ you do it. The one true lasting glory is His. So to live the most meaningful and significant lives is to live for what matters most in the end…”

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