What if all you knew as a teenager was abandonment, abuse and drug dealing? How would that shape your perspective and choices? Paul Ybarra takes us right into his home and his life as a teenage drug dealer in California in the 80’s. You will hear how his life spiraled out of control, as the stakes got bigger and bigger. He also shares the beautiful way the Lord stopped him in his tracks, called him out of that life and put him on a new path.Psalm 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”**Special Note: Because this is a family-friendly podcast I want to take just a moment to let you know this podcast contains some sensitive content that might not be safe for young ears. If you have young kids listening, please take note and consider putting in earbuds. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3R3EZ5JTopics Shared:Low rider truck club parents, San Jose in the 70’sCharismatic stepfather, big strong partying familyLearned class in the hood Raised Jehovah’s Witness, stepdad was in leadership and nice at homeLight switch to narcissism and major abuse, molestationShame and guilt as a familyElders didn’t believe the family, coverup ensuedPremeditated evil and double life JailedFresh start in Yakima, Wa. & MabtonMom spirals down, with cocaineCreated a cool imageLoved by a family14 yrs old, feeling abandoned by his momShe chooses another man over her childrenGiven a ticket back to CaLIVING THE GANGSTER LIFESTYLE, GANG BANGER:His Mom moves back and becomes a secret Taco Bell madam, with a prostitute ring.Even the high school counselor gives up on himSo he goes hard into the lifestyleHigh rolling, living the Snoop Dog Video lifeStarts tweaking, and going hard on drugsLoses everything, and loses trust on the streets, depression sets in, and he tries to forget everythingGets sober for a minute, finds a girlfriend who he wants to help and gets right back inA String of jobs, and refuses rehabTwo thirty day stints in county jailCHANGED BY THE LORD:Mike Williams and his helpSuicidalBinging, and doing a paper routeA Cry out to GodQuitting cold turkey, no uppers, no weed, and starting a New sales jobAffair with a young Christian womanReputation lostGets soberHis boss invites him to church, first man he respects since the age of 12.1/09/2005 goes to the altar, salvation New life, and then backsliding begins, back in California A friend helps bring him back and repentanceA year of purificationMeets his wife at churchThree months later marriedSold out for GodMINISTRY:Set Free MinistriesLive-streaming on PeriscopeRecovery is for everyoneCoaching ministry beginsKingdom Linked NetworkSpiritual Father to ManyTHE P.S. Questions Answered:The Importance of Discipleship How The Pandemic Has Changed HimPaul Ybarra:Podcasts: Activate Your Next Level Mindset Podcast with Coach Paul, Coach’s Corner with Paul Ybarra, On The Go Podcast With Paul YbarraBook: 100 Power Tips to Set You FreeResources: The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 & Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/Paul Ybarra Quotes:“I just found the easy route,...