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David grew up in unfathomable circumstances in Maui, Hawaii–a hippie commune with ten moms, 23 siblings and a troubled father. As David was finally taken into Child Protective Services, he developed the drug habit of his father and grew even further from the person the Lord wanted him to be. His brothers made a surprise visit to confront David on his lifestyle.  Never having gone to church themselves, they told him to go. And David looked at them and said, “That's for old people. That's for boring people. No thank you!" But after their lecture, he felt a stirring in his inner being.Everything changed when David visited a church for the first time. Even though he said to himself, “I dare you to bless me,” the blessings came, along with a decision to follow Christ. And as he made the decision to be a 24-7 Christian rather than a Sunday Christian, he went from a druggie to an evangelist in the span of five minutes! His old drug habits disappeared. He soon became the evangelist at his high school and on to a career of discipleship and pastoring.  Today's Sendoff features Hawaiian ukulele artist, Mike Amore, in his musical prayer for Hawaiians devastated by wildfires.Helpful Links:Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief OrganizationsJesus, Lover of My Soul, Hillsong, 1993New Hope Church, Hilo, HawaiiLife.Church, Omaha Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Losing both parents at 12, Don Long quickly figured out how to navigate the world in what he calls, “bootstraps theology,” figuring life out on his own and taking no punches. But Don’s theology only got him into trouble, even a knife fight. A loving step mother and caring mentors guided Don to the only source to really pull him out of his bootstraps–Jesus Christ. Don never thought he would make it past 18. But a kind mentor brought him to church. Don said of his early church days, "I literally would slip and sit in the back row. And then before the 'men' was done with 'amen,' I was out of there." God answered Don's desperate prayer to be able to read and understand the Bible, and from that moment, his life was changed. Don is now a pastor at Valley Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, where he heads up Valley Global missions.Helpful links:Don's Church, Valley Church, West Des Moines, IAJohn 10:10"God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble," Bible verseGreen Lake Conference Center, Green Lake, WI"My sheep hear my voice," Bible verse"For such a time as this," book of Esther, meaning"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise," Bible verse Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Dr. Thilak Pappu was a Hindu of Hindus. Raised by a guru, Thilak served as a worship leader, a temple builder, and a searching for God mountain climber.  The striving and idol worship were weighing him down. Slowly over time Thilak started to ask questions to the only God who was actually listening. And God answered those questions, through the Bible, other Christians and an encounter with actual Christian worship. After Thilak became a believer, he got commissioned to the mission field by none other than Billy Graham. Dr. Pappu holds his Doctorate in Ministry from Columbia International University and on the show, you'll hear valuable insights on Hinduism and reaching Hindus. Dr. Pappu studied 14 years under his guru, and as a believer, spent 14 years on his research on reaching Hindus. Today's Sendoff features OneWay's Heart Bible for the Nations.Contact Thilak with your questions. His email is [email protected] links:Operation MobilizationBilly Graham sermon from 1987Cardiff Baptist College, WalesIsaiah 6Death of a Guru book, by MaharajHinduism from a Christian perspectiveSan Jose Bible CollegeColumbia International University, SCHeart Bible for the Nations Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

When you receive Jesus, you go from death to life, but with Heather King's testimony, she literally went from death to life.Heather was plagued with severe alcohol addiction, received numerous DUIs and was given several chances. But the final straw came in the ambulance, on her way to prison, where she died and was brought back to life by medical personnel. And while in prison, it was Jesus who revived Heather's soul.Learn how difficult it can be to overcome alcohol addiction and how Jesus can transform anyone. Heather now serves in post-prison ministry with Koinonia House.Today's Sendoff is OneWay Scripture Song, "Remember Those in Prison."OneWay Scripture Song free download, Remember Those in PrisonTranscript of the show.The lifelines that helped Heather:Pacific Garden MissionReformers UnanimousMoody ChurchNancy Lee DeMoss, Revive Our HeartsSeeking Him, from Revive Our HeartsPrison ministry where Heather now serves:Koinonia HouseRadical Time Out Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Raised in Myanmar, Zam Muan thought that faith was merely showing up for church. But when the Holy Spirit opened his eyes at a conference, Zam traded his complacency for a new passion to do God’s will, and God gave him a new heart for worship. God’s timing was perfect, as the trial that was about to unfold in Zam’s life would require supernatural strength. Today's One180 is brought to you by OneWay interns including Zam Muan (Music, Taylor University), hosted by Liv LeDuc (Communication, Wheaton College), and the Sendoff is featuring Ty Jones (Communication, Wheaton College).Helpful Links:Transcript of the showOneWay Young AdultsMission Network News, the crisis in Myanmar (Burma)Guitarist, Chit San Maung, Zam mentions that inspired himTaylor UniversityInternational House of PrayerMake a Wish FoundationPray for Myanmar with PrayercastSagaing Region of MyanmarAct Six Scholarship Zam Mentions Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

The Hound of Heaven had been pursuing Mike D’Virgilio for many years. But when he was just minding his own business at a gathering, a complete stranger pulled up in a VW Bug, made a beeline to Mike, told him about Jesus, and left. The Good News the stranger shared would change Mike's life forever. If you ever get leery of talking to strangers about Jesus, you will be encouraged by this One80! Helpful Links:Transcript of the showMike's Book, UninventedThe Robe novelJesus of Nazareth Miniseries from the 70s, 40th anniversary editionThe NavigatorsThe God Who Was There, SchaefferHound of Heaven poemMike Explains The Bridge Gospel Illustration Herbie the Love Bug Theme Song. You gotta dance the 70s thing to this one!Chuck SwindollFullerton Free Church Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

John Kirkby, CBE, was raised in West Yorkshire, England and became orphaned at 18 years old. Anger and trouble followed and his career was a feared debt-collector. But soon, the tables were turned--John was the one in poverty and extreme debt. At the end of his rope and seemingly without hope, he found Jesus. As a result, John decided not just to quit his career, but to help those in extreme poverty find financial freedom, using his expertise to free them from their debt and point them to Jesus, the ONE who truly liberates us. Christians Against Poverty is now the pre-eminent Christian ministry in the UK and serves the poor in several other countries.Today's Sendoff features the two-minute testimony from One80 listener Desiree Davis. Write yours using our easy Share Your Story tool. Helpful Links:CAP AmericaChristians Against Poverty, UKGet a free copy of John's Memoir, NeverthelessCAP Money coursePsalm 37, the Psalm John read at churchThe Cross and the Switchblade bookThe Cross and the Switchblade movieTranscript of the showShare Your Story using our One80 easy writing toolTwitter CAP AmericaFacebook CAP America Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

A Ghanaian who resides in South Africa, David Sadik shares what it was like growing up in a prominent Muslim family. Hear about his imam father who served as the village leader and the pressure that ensued as David was encouraged to be a model Muslim. Once David started interacting with Christians and reading their Bible, he started to question his faith. He boldly asked God to reveal Himself, and that's when a mysterious man showed up on the beach. That man was Michael Thompson, founder of OneWay, while he was serving as a missionary in Ghana. Through the love of Michael and the Christians on his team, David was being drawn ever closer to the truth of Jesus.  Hear the amazing circumstances that finally propelled David to commit to Jesus and how that same love spurred on his entire family to become Christians. It's a story that has Acts 16:31 written all over: "Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved--you and your household." Helpful links:Jesus Film Riders VideoWhat do Muslims believe, from Christianity TodayPrayercast GhanaPrayercast South AfricaHow to rate One80 on SpotifyTranscript of the show Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

David Harrop didn’t know how stuck he was. Growing up Jehovah’s Witness, he thought he was in the true church and Christians were misguided. A series of events got David to start questioning his religion and considering Christianity. But when he got stuck on Alligator Alley, God got ahold of David in a powerful way. On that day, he marched into the church office proudly proclaiming his new faith and his new life in Christ began. He started serving door to door, but now for the true church of God. He serves as a missions pastor and has never looked back.Learn what it was like for David to grow up Jehovah’s Witness, what they believe, and how difficult it was to walk away. Be encouraged as you see how God used many people and circumstances to bring David to saving faith, including a chain-smoking Jesus actor, an alcoholic who did a complete 180 right in front of David, and a complete stranger on Alligator Alley. Be moved by today’s Sendoff, which features OneWay Scripture Song I Carried You. Helpful links:Free download of I Carried You. Transcript of the showJehovah's Witness on PrayercastJehovah’s Witness BeliefsHow to share with a JW who comes to your doorEvangelism ExplosionHow to share a One80 Podcast with SpotifyThe real Alligator Alley in Florida Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

A Samaritan from the Ukraine, Valeria had an idyllic childhood, but when she moved to the US and married a troubled man, her life course veered far from the peace she once knew. Valeria suffered as her young son got repeatedly kidnapped by his estranged father. But in her moment of greatest need, Valeria called out to the God she never knew, and He answered her. Hear her turnaround today on One80. Today's sendoff features Blind Tony with a poem inspired by Valeria's story. Helpful links from the show:Prayercast UkraineJesus Take the Wheel, Carrie UnderwoodKingda Ka Rollercoaster, Six Flags, New Jersey, ride it virtuallyHelp for Those Trapped in Abuse, Focus MinistriesNational Domestic Abuse Hotline800-799-7233When Your Ex Kidnaps Your Kids ArticleLearn about the Ukranian city of DniproFree Ukranian language course Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries