There is a side of the streets most people do not talk about.

Not just the violence. Not just the drugs. But the spiritual darkness.

In this powerful episode of From Wrong to Strong, Sean Pena shares what it was like living deep in gang life. He opens up about RICO charges, prison time, addiction, paranoia, and real spiritual warfare.

He describes sleeping with a gun in his hand, watching shadows move under his door, and feeling the weight of serving the enemy through his lifestyle and choices.

But this story does not end in darkness.

Sean shares how repentance, baptism in Jesus’name, and full surrender to Christ led him to something he had never experienced before. Real peace.

If you are still in the streets, battling fear, or feeling a heaviness you cannot explain, this episode is for you.

From darkness to light. From wrong to strong.

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In this week’s devotional, we unpack James 1:18 and the powerful contrast between what sin produces and what God produces.

Sin gives birth to death. We have seen it in broken families, regret, and spiritual emptiness. But God interrupts that cycle. Through the word of truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ, He gives new birth.

This is not behavior modification. It is transformation. When the Word is received by faith, the Holy Spirit brings life where there was once death.

If you have been born again, you are first fruits. Your life is evidence that God is still restoring what sin tried to destroy. And if you feel spiritually dead, the same Word can bring life to you today.

From Wrong To Strong is not a slogan. It is what happens when the Word of truth takes root in a heart.

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He grew up in church. He knew the Word. But knowing God and surrendering to God are two very different things.
In this episode of From Wrong to Strong, Floyd Urrutia shares his journey from a double life to full surrender. Raised in faith but pulled by the streets, Floyd talks about compromise, conviction, restoration, and the moment he realized obedience was no longer optional.
We discuss marriage restored, family impacted, bold steps of faith, and the launch of Lighthouse Ministries Chicago.

This is a story about what happens when a man stops running and finally says yes to God.
If you feel stuck between who you were and who God is calling you to be, this conversation will encourage you.
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In this From Wrong to Strong Devotional, Cisco Terrazas reflects on 1 Corinthians 9:19 to 23 and Paul’s powerful approach to ministry. Though free, Paul chose to become a servant. He didn’t compromise truth, but he removed barriers. He met people where they were so they could clearly see Jesus.

This message challenges us to lay down pride, preferences, and personal rights so the gospel can be heard. It’s not about being impressive. It’s about being available. Not chasing approval, but loving people well.

If we follow Christ, our lives should point others straight to Him.

Listen in and be encouraged to serve with humility and purpose.

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In this episode of From Wrong to Strong, Omar Calvillo sits down with Renaldo Hudson, a man who spent nearly 40 years incarcerated, including 13 years on Illinois’ death row.

Righteously convicted for a violent crime, Renaldo’s life could have ended behind bars. Instead, it was transformed. Through faith in Christ, education, and deep personal accountability, he rebuilt his life from the inside out.

After receiving two executive clemencies, first from Governor George Ryan and years later from Governor JB Pritzker, his sentence was ultimately commuted to time served.

Today, Renaldo serves as Education Director for the Illinois Prison Project, advocating for rehabilitation, second chances, and lasting change. This conversation covers his early years, life on death row, spiritual awakening, release, and the mission that now drives him. A powerful story of justice, mercy, and redemption.

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Success can quietly test the heart long before it ever tests our skills. In this From Wrong to Strong Devotional, Omar Calvillo unpacks a subtle but dangerous threat that often appears after growth, influence, and promotion: pride. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 26, Proverbs 16, the teachings of Jesus, and the humility of Christ Himself, this message reminds leaders that power does not ruin us. Forgetting who gave us power does.

This devotional is a timely call to remain humble, submitted, and servant hearted as God increases our platform. Growth is not the enemy. Promotion is not the problem. But unchecked pride will always lead to a fall. May we lead like Jesus, with humility, dependence on God, and faithfulness in both public influence and private surrender.

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What happens when our plans collide with God’s purpose?

In this episode, Omar Calvillo of From Wrong to Strong Ministries shares the verse the Lord placed on his heart as a guiding word for 2026, Proverbs 19:21. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.”

Out of this Scripture comes a simple yet weighty prayer, “May Yahweh’s purposes prevail.” This is more than a phrase. It is a heart posture.

In this devotional, we explore the tension between planning and surrender, action and obedience, vision and trust. Scripture reminds us that while we are called to plan wisely and work faithfully, it is God who establishes our steps, builds the house, and brings lasting fruit.

If you are stepping into a new season, carrying big plans, or navigating uncertainty in leadership, ministry, family, or life, this message is meant to anchor your heart in peace and realign your focus on what truly lasts.

Let this year be marked not just by activity, but by obedience.
Not just by vision, but by surrender.
Not just by plans fulfilled, but by God’s purposes accomplished.

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What happens when God interrupts a life headed in the wrong direction?

In this two-minute devotional, Cisco Terrazas reflects on the powerful transformation of Saul in Acts 9 and the truth that no one is beyond God’s reach. Once feared as a violent persecutor of believers, Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and becomes Paul, a chosen instrument to carry the gospel to the world.

This message reminds us that God is not limited by human failure, past mistakes, or even evil intentions. What looks unusable to people, God sees as redeemable. He transforms hearts, redirects paths, and uses even the darkest chapters for His greater purpose.

If you or someone you love feels disqualified because of the past, this devotional is a reminder that God is still writing redemptive stories. Sometimes He’s doing far more than we can see.

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