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Light Has Dawned

Omar Calvillo
Jesus Christ
Jesus
Christianity
From Wrong To Strong
Chicago, United States
Chicago
Faith
Bible
Wrong To Strong
Romans 5:1-5
Matthew
Gospel
Humility
From Wrong To Strong Ministries
Hebrews 11
Proverbs
Romans
God
Testimony
Romans 12:1

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 ... more

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What happens when you're deported by ICE, separated from your family, and forced to rebuild your life in a country you barely know? For Juan, deportation was only the beginning of a journey through addiction, homelessness, cartel violence, and ultima... more

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From gang life and prison to faith, purpose, and mentoring the next generation.

Growing up in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, Lou Rodriguez was exposed to poverty, violence, and gang life at an early age. With an absent father and a desire to ... more

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What began as one step of faith became a mission to bring the hope of Jesus Christ into some of the darkest places.

On October 2, 2022, Omar Calvillo launched the Wrong to Strong Chicago Podcast, inspired by Hebrews 11:8 and a willingness to follow ... more

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FROM THE VAULT: In this powerful testimony of redemption, Omar Calvillo sits down with Victor Perez of Baytown, Texas, to hear his journey from the streets to a life transformed by faith.

Growing up around drugs, crime, and the street life, Victor b... more

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Recent Guests

Lou Rodriguez
Founder of Beast Mode 365, a youth mentoring and personal development program
Beast Mode 365
Episode: From the Vault: Shot 9 Times, But God Had Other Plans | Lou Rodriguez’s Testimony
Victor Perez
Guest sharing a life story of transformation and redemption
None stated
Episode: From the Vault: He Shouldn’t Have Survived | Victor Perez’s Testimony
Vinny De Leon
Barber, entrepreneur, and faith-based community advocate
Vinny's Barbershop
Episode: From the Vault | From Homelessness to Hope: Vinny De Leon's Testimony
Javier Garcia
Former gang member sharing transformation story
Independent speaker / guest on Light Has Dawned
Episode: From the Vault | Javier Garcia | From 10-to-Life to Eternal Life
Hector Gomez
Interview guest sharing his life story and journey toward faith
Episode: From the Vault | Hector Gomez | From Rejection to Redemption
Roger Cadena
Former gang member and transformation testimony
Self/Church Outreach
Episode: From the Vault | Roger Cadena: From Gang Life to New Life in Christ
Dre Rodriguez
Filmmaker, activist, youth mentor
Luv City Media / Luv City nonprofit
Episode: From Federal Prison to Feature Filmmaker | Dre Rodriguez
Omar Calvillo
Follower of Jesus Christ, devoted husband and father and elder at New Life Community Church
New Life Community Church
Episode: You Were Made by a Creator | Discover God's Purpose for Your Gifts and Calling
Wayne Antusas
Wrongfully convicted man who founded Builders of Man ministry
Builders of Man; From Wrong To Strong Ministries
Episode: 23 Years in Prison for a Crime He Didn’t Commit | Wayne Antusas Testimony

Host

Omar Calvillo
Christian leader and prison ministry advocate

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 States3 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 States3 years ago
  • Wrong to Strong Podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bethany Savage
    United States4 years ago

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Omar's questions about guests' former neighborhoods stand out as a welcome detail.
Listeners describe the work as distinctive and meaningful for people who need guidance and support.
Listeners value firsthand accounts of Chicago street life and the way the testimonies connect those experiences to faith and change.
The inspirational stories and emphasis on Christian redemption are central draws.

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From the Vault: Deported by ICE, But God Wasn't Finished | Juan's Testimony
Q: Could you share where you're at now? Like as far as with God in your life, or maybe just share, you know, like what are you doing right now? How has your life changed?
Juan says he is rebuilding his life and growing in his faith, has an apartment with his girlfriend, and is considering marriage as part of living according to his beliefs. He says his girlfriend now attends church with him and that he is learning to recognize God's guidance.
From the Vault: Deported by ICE, But God Wasn't Finished | Juan's Testimony
Q: Can you share what basically leads you to eventually, like, join a gang?
Juan explains that he was repeatedly jumped after school, then found acceptance and protection through an older friend and began spending time with the gang. At 12, after he was attacked and believed retaliation was inevitable, he decided to join.
From the Vault: Shot 9 Times, But God Had Other Plans | Lou Rodriguez’s Testimony
Q: What are the first steps that somebody could take to begin to overcome those thoughts and get new thoughts?
Rodriguez recommends honestly sharing what is going on with a mentor, checking whether the mentor is a good fit, and being open about difficult feelings rather than pretending everything is fine.
From the Vault: Shot 9 Times, But God Had Other Plans | Lou Rodriguez’s Testimony
Q: How hard or easy was it for you to leave the gang?
Rodriguez recounts that surviving a shooting and a coma became a turning point. He later moved to the suburbs, worked on himself, and began responding to an invitation to church.
Four Years of Faith: From Podcast to Prison Ministry | Omar & Ann Calvillo
Q: One question that I had asked you when you started prison ministry was babe, do you love the prisoner?
Ann answered that she does love the prisoners, recognizing the calling and compassion that drives their ministry.

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Personal testimonies and conversations trace journeys from street violence, incarceration, addiction, homelessness and trauma toward Christian faith, restoration and service. The storytelling is rooted in Chicago communities, with guests describing the circumstances that shaped their lives and the people, experiences and spiritual turning points that helped them change direction. Episodes also feature devotional reflections on scripture, faith and purpose, alongside discussions of prison ministry, mentoring, community work and creative projects.

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Recent guests on Light Has Dawned include:

1. Lou Rodriguez
2. Victor Perez
3. Vinny De Leon
4. Javier Garcia
5. Hector Gomez
6. Roger Cadena
7. Dre Rodriguez
8. Omar Calvillo

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