Can the street’s most feared kingpin become a force for good? Former cartel lieutenant Andrew Kirkland says yes—and he’s living proof. In this raw, hope-packed conversation, Andrew walks us through the pivotal moments that pulled him from violent power to Kingdom purpose, and the daily disciplines that keep him on mission. Inside the episode:

1. Rock-bottom wake-up—the night a near-fatal bust sparked a spiritual U-turn
2. The three-step “Responsibility Reset” Andrew teaches to inmates and at-risk youth
3. How replacing gang hierarchy with faith-based mentorship rebuilt his identity
4. Practical guardrails—habit stacks, accountability, and service—that prevent relapse
5. Why using your past as a platform can ignite movements bigger than yourself

Whether you’re battling old demons, coaching someone who is, or simply hungry for proof that radical change is possible, Andrew’s journey delivers a playbook for turning scars into signposts of hope.

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