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From Wrong To Strong

Omar Calvillo
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From Wrong To Strong
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Born in the heart of Chicago, this podcast brings you raw, unfiltered stories of transformation from people who’ve lived through real darkness. Former gang members, ex-inmates, survivors of trauma, police officers, chaplains, and community voices.

These conversations carry the grit of Chicago’s streets and the grace of a God who still heals and restores. Every episode is honest, emotional, and roo... more

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In this devotional, Omar Calvillo from From Wrong to Strong Ministries reflects on the first recorded words of Jesus in the Gospel of John:

“What do you want?”

“What do you seek?” (John 1:38)

Before miracles, sermons, or commands, Jesus asks a hear... more

What would you do if you were sentenced to life in prison for a crime you didn’t commit?

In this powerful episode of the From Wrong to Strong Podcast, Omar Calvillo sits down with Wayne Antusas, who was wrongfully convicted at just 18 years old and ... more

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In this devotional, Cisco Terrazas challenges us to examine the influence of the people around us and how it shapes our identity.

“Bad company corrupts good character.” That’s more than just a saying, it’s a spiritual truth.

Drawing from 1 Corinthi... more

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Encore Presentation: One of the early stories that helped shape this ministry. The message is still just as powerful today.

Arturo Gamino grew up in Chicago’s Little Village, where violence wasn’t something you heard about… it was something you saw.... more

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Recent Guests

Arturo Gamino
Guest sharing his transformation story from growing up in Little Village to faith in Christ
From Wrong To Strong Chicago Podcast / New Life Community Church
Episode: From Chicago Streets to Purpose | Gangs, Faith & a Life Transformed ft. Arturo Gamino
William Bill Fay
Evangelist, author of Share Jesus Without Fear
Share Jesus Without Fear
Episode: Final Message from Evangelist Bill Fay | Share Jesus Without Fear | A Gospel Call to Salvation
JC Almanza
Founder, creator, CEO of Wrong To Strong
Wrong To Strong
Episode: The First Episode That Started It All | JC Almanza Testimony (Encore) | 25,000 Download Celebration
Sean Pena
Former gang member, inmate, and faith-based speaker featured on the episode
From Wrong To Strong (guest)
Episode: Spiritual Warfare in the Streets | Sean Peña’s Journey from Gang Life to Peace
Floyd Urrutia
Pastor/Minister focused on Lighthouse Ministries Chicago and New Life Midway
Lighthouse Ministries Chicago; New Life Midway
Episode: Knowing God vs Surrendering to God | Floyd Urrutia Testimony
Renaldo Hudson
Ex-inmate, education director for the Illinois Prison Project
Illinois Prison Project
Episode: From Death Row to Freedom | Renaldo Hudson’s 37-Year Prison Testimony
Salvador Torres
Guest sharing testimony and fitness mission
Christ for Life Fitness
Episode: "Easy Now, Hard Later: Faith, Fitness & the Choice Men Must Make" ft. Salvador Torres
Julio Aviles
Guest with a testimony of addiction recovery and faith
Episode: "The Day the Music Stopped & God Spoke" ft. Julio Aviles
Kristi Overton Johnson
Former world-class water ski champion, founder of Victorious Living Ministries
Victorious Living Ministries
Episode: "Hit It!": From Water Ski Champion to Prison Ministry Calling ft. Kristi Overton Johnson

Hosts

Cisco Terrazas
Host of From Wrong To Strong; tied to ministry and outreach within the Chicago-area ministry network.
Omar Calvillo
Host collaborating across devotional segments and ministry-focused episodes; central figure in outreach and testimony-based storytelling.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 49 ratings
  • Great podcast.

    I’ve been listening since the beginning. Being from chi, the show really offers a perspective from people who lived the gangster lifestyle. And the testimony makes it come full circle. I really like when Omar asks the guests to describe their old neighborhood.

    Good job Omar and the w2s team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bertramicus
    United States2 years ago
  • Love

    Great work guys Love y’all best podcast ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    canman3000
    United States2 years ago
  • One of my favorite podcasts

    These are some really good inspirational stories !

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Inarocks
    United States2 years ago
  • Fellow brother of wrong to strong

    No other podcast like it. Reaching many brother in need. Guiding brother by testimony in Jesus name Amen 🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jova326
    United States2 years ago
  • Wrong to Strong Podcast!

    Amazing work!!! GOD IS GOOD! ♥️🙏🏼♥️🙏🏼

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bethany Savage
    United States3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guests who share redemption stories are highlighted as particularly impactful.
Fans value encouragement and actionable steps toward mentoring and community service.
Audience reacts well to testimonies of transformation and practical faith applications.
Listeners praise authentic, gritty faith stories linked to real-life change.
Many appreciate the Chicago-rooted, street-level perspectives and gospel-focused messaging.

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From Chicago Streets to Purpose | Gangs, Faith & a Life Transformed ft. Arturo Gamino
Q: What has changed in your life since you came to Christ?
Immediate changes included leaving the neighborhood physically and prioritizing family, with ongoing growth in ministry, leadership roles in men's groups, and a renewed, Spirit-led approach to life.
From Chicago Streets to Purpose | Gangs, Faith & a Life Transformed ft. Arturo Gamino
Q: When did you feel God calling you, and who helped start that process?
A combination of early religious exposure, a baptized childhood, and witnessing gospel-focused individuals (including his father-in-law and a church minister) plant seeds that eventually opened his heart to Christ around his late teens.
From Chicago Streets to Purpose | Gangs, Faith & a Life Transformed ft. Arturo Gamino
Q: What was life like growing up in Little Village and how did that shape your path?
Arturo explains the neighborhood as a place of hard-working immigrant families intertwined with street violence, where gang life felt like family and normal, creating a cycle that drew him in until outside influences and faith began to change him.
"Hit It!": From Water Ski Champion to Prison Ministry Calling ft. Kristi Overton Johnson
Q: How has collaboration with JC Almanza influenced the ministry and its reach?
Omar and Kristi discuss the partnership as a shared mission where each brings distinct strengths, extending impact through prison ministry, publishing, and joint events.
"Hit It!": From Water Ski Champion to Prison Ministry Calling ft. Kristi Overton Johnson
Q: What challenges did you face in transitioning from athletics to ministry, and how did you overcome them?
She explains initial uncertainty about leaving a known field, but emphasizes obedience, faith, and the provision of opportunities (like magazine distribution) that validated the new path.

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Tough, faith-forward storytelling rooted in urban transformation. Episodes center on real-life journeys from hardship—gang involvement, incarceration, trauma—to renewed purpose through Gospel-centered mentorship, outreach, and service. Expect blunt, authentic testimonies, practical faith applications, and calls to action for transformation, community rebuilding, and spiritual discernment. A standout is the consistent pairing of gritty life narratives with explicit faith-driven guidance and programs that aim to empower listeners to pursue redemption and community service.

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1. Arturo Gamino
2. William Bill Fay
3. JC Almanza
4. Sean Pena
5. Floyd Urrutia
6. Renaldo Hudson
7. Salvador Torres
8. Julio Aviles

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