Can a person's greatest setback become the foundation for their greatest purpose? In this episode of the From Wrong to Strong Podcast, Omar Calvillo sits down with Dre Rodriguez, founder of Luv City, to discuss his remarkable journey from serving 10 years in federal prison to becoming a feature filmmaker, youth mentor, nonprofit leader, and community advocate. Dre shares the lessons he learned during incarceration, the challenges of rebuilding his life after prison, and the vision that le...
Jun 26
1 hr 33 min
What if your greatest weakness became the place where God's greatest power is revealed? In this From Wrong to Strong Ministries devotional, Cisco Terrazas explores the powerful truth found in 2 Corinthians 12:9, where the Apostle Paul reminds us that God's grace is sufficient and His power is made perfect in our weakness. In a world that celebrates self-sufficiency and personal strength, Scripture calls believers to a different path—complete dependence on Christ. Through Paul's "thorn in the ...
Jun 25
4 min
What if one of the greatest obstacles to your God-given purpose isn't failure, but distraction? We live in a culture that constantly encourages us to consume more: social media, entertainment, news, sports, and endless content. But what if all that consumption is keeping us from the very purpose God created us for? This message was originally shared during a Men's Breakfast gathering at New Life Community Church Cicero, where men came together to encourage one another and grow through God's W...
Jun 15
30 min
What happens when one person says yes to God's calling? In this powerful Christian devotional based on Joshua 1:1-2, we explore how God often places a vision in the heart of one obedient servant so that many others can experience His blessings. From Noah building the ark, to Abraham leaving his homeland, to Joshua crossing the Jordan River, Scripture reveals a consistent pattern: God gives the vision. The servant obeys. Many receive the blessing. Drawing from a recent experience at Glenhagen ...
Jun 10
6 min
Have you ever been drawn to something that looked good, only to discover it led to regret and pain? The enemy rarely presents temptation as something obviously evil. Instead, he often disguises it as success, pleasure, opportunity, or acceptance. In this From Wrong to Strong Ministries Devotional, Cisco Terrazas examines 2 Corinthians 11:14-15, where Scripture warns that Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. Through practical examples and biblical truth, this devotional challenges u...
Jun 9
4 min
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 heart-searching question that still confronts us today. Why are we following Him? What are we truly seeking? Through John 1:38-43, this devotional explores how Jesus invites us into relationship before revealing the full journey. Many times we want clar...
May 27
5 min
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 sentenced to life without parole. Wayne shares his journey from the streets of Chicago and gang culture to surviving 23 years behind bars while holding onto his faith in Jesus Christ. What began as tragedy became a powerful testimony of redemption,...
May 20
1 hr 21 min
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 Corinthians 9:19–23, we see how the Apostle Paul engaged with different people to share the gospel without compromising who he was in Christ. He built trust, met people where they were, but never allowed their lifestyle to define him. This message speaks di...
May 20
4 min
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. As a young child, he witnessed things no kid should have to see. Violence in the streets. Instability at home. Moments that slowly became “normal.” Over time, those experiences shaped how he viewed life, relationships, and even the value of it all...
May 14
49 min
In this special Mother’s Day devotional, Ann Calvillo from From Wrong to Strong Ministries shares a powerful message from Ephesians 1 about identity, grace, and spiritual blessings. As moms, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, stretched thin, and defined by everything we do. But God reminds us that we are first His beloved daughters. In Christ, we already have every spiritual blessing we need. No striving. No performing. Just resting in who He says we are. This encouraging message will remind you ...
May 10
5 min
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