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From The Depths Of The Music Industry

Posted by: Amy in Music

Tagged in: purpose , professionals , prison , peace , death , accident

Marty Angelo worked in the entertainment business from 1965 to 1980 as a television producer, record promoter, disk jockey, restaurant/nightclub owner and personal manager for rock 'n' roll bands. Though at times Angelo thought he achieved success, internally he always felt an emptiness in his heart, sensing his life neither had real meaning nor true purpose. Nothing ever seemed to matter to him. Consequently, he lived a rebellious, sin-riddled out-of-control lifestyle. Watch this motivational video to hear of Marty's inspirational story and how through a life-shattering event he experienced a "new beginning," a dramatic and electrifying conversion to Christianity.


Arrested & Rescued

Posted by: Amy in Gangs

Tagged in: transformation , prison , meaning , addiction

Kennedy Akins grew up in Detroit, Michigan. His role models were pimps - their honey's on the street corners - gamblers and drug pushers. Granduating from "Street University," Kennedy began to excel in all that "Street University" had taught him. His eventually payback? Prison State University! Watch this motivational video as Kennedy tells his inspirational story of how he hit rock bottom and discovered the faith that saved him.


Heroin Addict to Worship Team

Posted by: Amy in Music

Tagged in: purpose , professionals , prison , motivation , meaning , hope , anger , addiction

 Chris Alvaro got in trouble as a child like most boys do, but as he got older his troubles escalated as he found himself hanging out with the wrong crowd. Chris got involved in music, then bands, then drugs, and eventually prison. Watch this motivational video as Chris tells his inspirational story of his failure to escape bad habits until he finally discovered the ultimate solution to getting his life back.


Son of Sam becomes Son of Hope

Posted by: Amy in Prison

Tagged in: war , prison , death

  David Berkowitz, otherwise known as the Son of Sam and the .44 Caliber Killer, was convicted and sentenced to life in prison for brutally murdering 6 people and wounding several others in the late 1970's. David grew up with a troubled childhood, and at the age of 16 joined the military, serving in Korea. Returning to home soil at 21, David felt lost and was looking for a purpose; he found his purpose through join an occult. Watch this motivational videos and David tells his inspirational life story of how God brought him out of his confused, demonic lifestyle and how his conversion to Christianity has changed him.

 


Paid to Kill

Posted by: Amy in Gangs

Tagged in: war , transformation , prison , marriage , addiction

  As a teenager Alfonso Aceves was doing drugs, selling drugs and committing crimes. His love for violence only escalated during his two tours in the Vietnam war. After his return to the United States, Al became a "war lord" of his own motorcycle gang. Watch this motivational video as Al tells his inspirational life story of discovering love, faith, and the struggles of his conversion to Christianity. 


The Dunk Inventor

Posted by: Amy in Sports

  Kenny Dobbs is one of the best basketball dunkers in the nation and has traveled around the world displaying skills in numerous competitions and exhibitions. He now also is a speaking for "UpRise". But as a teenager, Kenny's life did not look like it would have this turnout. Watch this motivational video as Kenny tells his inspirational life story about his recovery from drug addiction to discovering faith. 

 


Discovering Christ In Prison

Posted by: Amy in Prison

Tagged in: prison , forgiveness , death

Jeffrey Dahmer was responsible for a series of gruesome murders of 17 young men from 1988 until he was caught on July 22, 1991, in Milwaukee. While serving his 15 life sentences in priso, Jeffrey was introduced to Christ. Watch this interview video talks about his Christian conversion.


Learning to Take His Shoes Off

Posted by: Amy in Gangs

Tagged in: prison , peace , depression

Adam experienced the divorce of his parents at a young age and didn't know how to deal with the anger it gave him. His violent lifestyle led into a gang lifestyle which landed him in prison. In attempts to escape from his lifestyle, he moved to Vegas but still found himself in the same problems. Watch his motivational video as Adam tells his inspirational story of how he found himself ready to reach out for help and discovered how to let his guard down and let faith in.

 


Resuced from Gang Life

Posted by: Amy in Adversity

Tagged in: prison , overcomer , meaning , hope , faith , death , addiction

 Albert grew up in an L.A. neighborhood run by gangs and it didn't take much to join one and start living the gang life. He became less interested in school and started down a path that led him in and out of jail. Tired of the life of addiction and hopelessness, Albert longed to be sober, eventually checking into a discipleship program. Here's Albert's story on video about his discovery of the true meaning behind faith and life and his revelation found in Christ. 


Restoring a Lost Cause

Posted by: lifestory in Addiction

Selling drugs and using crystal meth, Greg Winkle's parents and family began to grow tired of seeing their son go down a destructive path. Faced with prison, Greg turned to faith to get himself through. Watch this video as Greg tells his story of God's timing in his life, and how his conversion brought release and restoration. 


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