Invest In Yourself Podcast
Testimonies of former mobsters, gang members, criminals, addicts, and drug dealers — each powerfully changed by Jesus Christ.
Episodes
275 episodes
Chains Broken Behind Bars: Jesus Saves
Today, we are honored to share a powerful and life-changing testimony with you. Brother Zico opens up about his upbringing and the many years spent going in and out of incarceration. He also shares his long battle with drug addiction that deepl...
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Episode 278
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39:05
Escaping the Streets Through God’s Grace
Joining us is Salvador Sanchez Castellano, a man whose testimony reflects both the harsh realities of the streets and the overwhelming power of transformation. Salvador opens up about his journey growing up in darkness, falling into addiction, ...
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Episode 277
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50:24
A Life Saved Again and Again by Jesus
In today’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Chastine Sanchez Martinez. Chastine shares a powerful testimony of how Jesus saved her life on multiple occasions. She opens up about her past, including years of drug addiction and living on t...
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Episode 275
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1:02:05
From Rock Bottom to Redemption in Jesus Christ
Today, we have the honor of speaking with Brian Lecroy. Brian spent 18 years of his life behind bars, deeply entangled in gang activity and drug addiction. Throughout those years, seeds of faith were prayerfully planted by his mother. It wasn’t...
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Episode 274
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1:06:42
God Turned a Violent Past Into a Vessel of Hope
Today, we are honored to be joined by Brother Anthony Barajas. Once known on the streets as “Big Stretch,” Anthony’s story is one of pain, redemption, and divine transformation. He opens up about growing up in a broken home, enduring deep loss,...
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Episode 273
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58:57
She Encountered JESUS in the Most Unexpected Place!
I’m joined by Latasha Starling-Love, a woman whose testimony reveals the true power of redemption and faith. Latasha grew up knowing about the Lord but life took a painful turn when tragedy struck. She tried to handle the pain her own way… and ...
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Episode 272
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38:16
From the Streets to Salvation: A Story Only God Could Write
Today, I’m joined by Fernanda Herrera, who has an incredible testimony. Fernanda opens up about her early years growing up in extremely tough conditions that shaped her outlook on life. In her search for belonging, she found herself drawn...
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Episode 271
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32:59
He Found Islam in Prison… Then Met JESUS After
Our guest is Anthony McCollum. Anthony opens up about his early life and the challenges that led him down a troubled path. That path ultimately resulted in a prison sentence after being involved in a series of robberies. While incarcerated, Ant...
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Episode 270
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50:31
MC BLVD’s Journey: From Gangster to God’s Servant
Joining us is none other than MC BLVD, a name with a deep history and a transformed future. Once immersed in gang life and known for making gangster rap in the 1990s, MC BLVD lived a life many only hear about. But everything changed when he mad...
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Episode 268
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42:20
Addicted, Imprisoned, in a Gang — Until God Changed Everything | John Simmons
Today's guest is John Simmons, who has an incredible story of transformation. John experienced a difficult past—struggling with addiction, incarceration, and involvement in gang life. But through God’s grace, John was set free from those chains...
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Episode 265
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1:08:27
A Gang Member’s Unexpected Encounter with JESUS
Today’s guest is Alex Evangelista, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ who has been walking faithfully with the Lord for many years. But Alex’s journey didn’t start there. He spent a significant part of his life involved in gang activity, cyclin...
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Episode 264
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34:30
From Cartel Chaos to a Life in Christ
Today, I’m joined by Jay Martinez, a man whose life is a walking testimony. Jay was once deeply involved in the streets. He was part of a street gang, a shot caller in a prison gang, and helped sell drugs with a cartel. His life was a cyc...
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Episode 269
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59:26
I Was Addicted… Then Jesus Saved Me and Gave Me a Mission
Today, I’m honored to be joined by Pastor Vanisia Tapia—a courageous woman of faith and purpose. She shares her moving testimony and travels from church to church, boldly preaching the life-changing message of the Gospel. Before walking in her ...
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Episode 261
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37:18
A Bullet Took Him to Hell! Jesus Brought Him Back!
Today, I’m honored to be joined by Pastor John Paul Martinez. John is on a divine mission—sharing his testimony, preaching the Gospel, and leading countless souls to salvation. But his journey didn’t start here. Before he found Christ, John was...
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Episode 260
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1:03:17
Fighting and Shooting Then He Found JESUS!| Joey Swisher
Today, I’m joined by Joey Swisher. Joey grew up in a community heavily impacted by gang activity. During his early years, he was frequently involved in physical altercations. Some of these confrontations escalated into dangerous shootouts. Trag...
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Episode 259
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45:32
JESUS CHRIST Healed My Heart When No One Else Could!
Welcome back to another powerful testimony of a life healed by Jesus Christ! Today, I’m honored to be joined by Cassie Garcia. Cassie opens up about her early life battles, the pain, the brokenness, and how it led her down a dark path of using ...
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Episode 258
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37:50
“I Was Addicted… But JESUS Saved Me 🙌 | Tracey Smith Testimony”
Today, I’m joined by Tracey Smith. Tracey currently leads a ministry called Cowboys & Outlaws Prison Ministry. She does outreach to those in prison and to people experiencing homelessness. But before she was called to this ministry, she had...
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Episode 257
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39:58
JESUS CHRIST Replaced My Drug Addiction! | Angie Rose’s Testimony
Today, I have the privilege of being joined by Angie Rose. Angie is a Health Coach and a committed Ministry Leader, using her life and gifts to serve others in both body and spirit. However, before stepping into her calling, Angie like many of ...
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Episode 256
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52:05
JESUS CHRIST Saved My Husband’s Life and Mine | Addiction, Crime, & Healing
Last week, we heard Estevan’s gripping testimony of redemption. Estevan was caught in a life of darkness bound by crime and addiction. His choices led to liver failure and a critical turning point. In his surrender, Estevan gave his life ...
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Episode 255
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49:37
Gangster’s Last Chance: Saved by New Liver and Jesus
Estevan Medina joins today’s conversation with a story that reaches deep into struggle and redemption. A life once filled in gang life and addiction brought years of turmoil and brokenness. Darkness led to prison sentences, each one a step furt...
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Episode 254
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36:35
God Changed a Gangster: Pastor Sal Perez’s Radical Transformation
Today, it is a blessing to be joined by Pastor Sal Perez. In this powerful episode, Sal shares a raw and unfiltered account of his journey. Once entangled in gang life, crime, and addiction, he walked a dark and dangerous path. After losing nea...
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Episode 253
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46:51
GANG LIFE Couldn’t Save Me! But JESUS CHRIST Did!
Today, I have a truly powerful and moving testimony to share with you. I’m honored to be joined by brother, Sergio. Sergio opens up about his past and how he once walked the dark path of gang life, running the streets and committing countless c...
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Episode 252
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1:17:53
Once a Gangster Disciple, Now a Disciple of Jesus Christ!
Today, I’m honored to be joined by brother Drew Lacondrata. Drew is a former member of one of the most notorious gangs! The Gangster Disciples. He opens up about the painful and personal journey that led him into gang life. And how by the gr...
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Episode 251
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45:44
From CRIP Gangster to GOD’S Soldier | Yuri Luckette Testimony
Today, I’m honored to be joined by Yuri Luckette. A former Crip gang member with a powerful story of redemption. Yuri shares his early life on the streets, caught up in crime, drugs, and the violent world of gang culture. His path led to pri...
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Episode 250
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56:37
After 20 YEARS in GANGS and PRISON, He Surrendered His Life to JESUS
Our guest today is none other than Brother Ray. Ray was once deeply entrenched in the dangerous world of gang life in Oklahoma. For 20 years, he was bound by this destructive lifestyle, fully immersed in its chaos and violence. His life led him...
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Episode 249
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1:03:34