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Light Has Dawned episodes
- "Born & Raised Into The Gang & Drug Lifestyle" - interview w/ Hector Gomez
In this episode, Hector G. shares how growing up in a family that was heavily involved in the gangs and drugs lifestyle affected him. As a child being unexpectedly taken away from his mother and family and being placed into the foster care system. Listen to his story, experiences and the journey that he is on today.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned1 hr 6 min - "Mafia Ties & A Pimp Life" - interview w/ Bill Fay
Join us to hear how a money-driven businessman with Mafia ties ended up facing the threat of jail time. Involved in racketeering, bookmaking & gambling. In 1980 he owned one of the nations largest houses of prostitution. Learn about the events that led him to turn his life around.
William Fay graduated from Denver Seminary with a degree in leadership and has taken up the mantle of evangelist. Fay is a chaplain with the Federal Drug Enforcement Agency, host of the internationally syndicated radio show, "Let's Go," and his booklet "How to Share Your Faith Without an Argument" has more than five million in print. He travels frequently around the globe sharing the "Share Jesus Without Fear" message.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned50 min - "A History of Violence" - Life in the Back of The Yards interview w/ Roger Cadena
My guest Roger Cadena shares his story and the events that shaped his life growing up in the "Back of the Yards" neighborhood on the South Side of Chicago. He witnessed a lot of violence as a youth, which eventually led him to become a perpetrator and victim of violence himself. He ends up doing time in prison and struggles to do right upon his release. He witnesses first hand God transform his older brother from a violent man, drug addict to becoming a man of God. And Roger begins to question if maybe God can do that in his life as well?
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned1 hr 19 min - "From A Gangster To A Pastor" - Interview w/ Manny Rivera
In this episode I interview Pastor Manny Rivera, from "Restoration Church Aurora." He shares what it was like growing up in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on the north west side of Chicago. From joining a gang at a young age, addicted to drugs, in trouble with the law and finding himself behind bars. But he had a wife that was praying for him and wouldn't give up on him even when everyone was telling her to count him as loss; that he will never change. But God always has the final Word.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned1 hr 12 min - "Just Another Day in Little Village" - interview w/ Cisco Terrazas
In this podcast, Cisco shares what life was like growing up in Little Village. How he became numb to all the violence and crime happening all around him because it was just another day in the neighborhood. From a near death experience that put life into perspective and changed the direction of it.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned1 hr 4 min - "From the War in Iraq to the War in the Streets."- interview w/ Mike Bruno
In this podcast I interview Bruno. He shares how he was on the path to a life in gangs and crime until he made a spontaneous decision to step into an Army recruiting office. His plan was just to be in the Army reserves when he signed up in August of 2000. That was right before 9/11 happened. From a tour in Iraq to life as a police officer afterwards. He shares honest and raw truths about what he experienced and how that has affected him.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned1 hr 9 min - Part 2 - "Growing up in Pilsen" - interview w/ Omar Calvillo
This is Part 2 of a two part interview. On this podcast, my wife Ann interviews me on what it was like growing up in Pilsen, on the south west side of Chicago. From a strong family oriented upbringing, to experiencing tragedy and loss. Which led to a life of gangs, drugs, imprisonment and ultimately redemption.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned48 min - Part 1 - "Growing up in Pilsen" - interview w/ Omar Calvillo
This is Part 1 of a two part interview. On this podcast, my wife Ann interviews me on what it was like growing up in Pilsen, on the south west side of Chicago. From a strong family oriented upbringing, to experiencing tragedy and loss. Which led to a life of gangs, drugs, imprisonment and ultimately redemption.
Send us Fan Mail
Support the show
📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned54 min - "Growing up in Little Village" - Interview w/ Arturo Gamino
Interview with Arturo G. Listen as he shares what it was like for him growing up in Little Village ( La Villita), 26th street on the South West Side of Chicago. From seeing a body taped off in an alley at the age of 5. Things like this became a common occurrence in his neighborhood. From gang life to redemption. Listen to this man's story.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned47 min - Interview with JC Almanza
In this podcast I will be interviewing JC from "Wrong To Strong." He has a unique story that starts in the rough areas of Chicago. He has gone through things that most people would describe as unspeakable and life-changing. From a very young age, he was always fascinated with the wrong lifestyle, so naturally, he was put into very rough circumstances due to his choices. Listen to this story of how his life went.
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📖 FROM DARKNESS TO LIGHT: THE GOSPEL JOURNEY book
Eight lessons. One Gospel. A journey from darkness to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World.
Available on Amazon in English & Spanish versions.
ENGLISH: https://a.co/d/091DmTxC
SPANISH: https://a.co/d/0a70Efda
YouTube: https://youtube.com/@lighthasdawned1 hr 4 min
About Light Has Dawned
From the publisher's feed
Born in the heart of Chicago, Light Has Dawned brings you raw, honest stories of transformation from people who have walked through real darkness and encountered the hope of Jesus…
Christ.
Former gang members, ex-inmates, survivors of trauma, police officers, chaplains, ministry leaders, and community voices share their stories of struggle, faith, redemption, and purpose.
These conversations carry the grit of Chicago's streets and the grace of a God who still saves, heals, restores, and transforms lives.
Every episode is honest, personal, and rooted in the truth that no life is beyond the reach of God's redemption.
Our name is inspired by Matthew 4:16 (NKJV):
"The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned."
Real people. Real stories. Real redemption.
Light Has Dawned.