#131 Living as if I was God - Glenn Langohr
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In a jail cell in 2002 Glenn felt God urging him to start writing books. With 7 years of a prison sentence for drug trafficking left he obeyed. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Glenn wrote for a year and then questioned if it was God who was urging him to write. Within a week a random letter arrived from Hope for Today Ministries in Tustin, Californiathat was addressed to an inmate who went home over a year prior. Inside the letter was a little note that said, “Here is what you asked for on how to write books.” Over 17 years later, God has used Glenn to publish over 77...
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#130 Learning To Surrender To God - Antonio Zanellato
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Psalm 37:7-9 - "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." In this episode Dino talks with Antonio Zanellato, the first guest who has yet to surrender to God. Antonio has never been a patient man, but is ready for change. He is trying to learn forgiveness so that he can let go. If you can’t forgive, the devil...
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#129 The Original Gangsta Finds God: There’s Always A Way Out – Doug Travato
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Romans 8:1 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." In this episode Dino talks to Doug Travato about his journey to find God. They discuss pride, ego, gratitude, humility and God’s blessings. Doug is a man who is very repentant about the people he’s hurt in his past. He grew in a non-Christian home in Southern California and was never disciplined. Doug joined the strongest Italian gang in town. Fighting, drinking and skipping school was the norm and continued into college. At 26, he ran off to Reno and married his...
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#128 Drugs,Alcohol, Sex, Infidelity: A Journey Back To Family and God - Freeman Palmore
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On Father's Day in 1974 Freeman Palmore's father passed away and at 17 years old he denounced God. What was to follow was 28 years of drugs, alcohol, infidelity and male prostitution that took him away from his wife, 3 daughters and son from another woman. Freeman Palmore never taught his children about God. He believed God had left him, but it was he who turned his back on God. Freeman abused drugs and alcohol and cheated on his wife until he was finally kicked out of the house. He made his way to New Orleans where the substance abuse continued and Freeman became...
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#127 Abuse, Heartache and Addictions Lead Down the Path To Suicide - Steve Murrin
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Steve Murrin is a recovering sex addict who found himself in such pain that he planned his own suicide. The grace of God stepped in and with a cinderblock and chain in his trunk, Steve called a crisis hotline. The police tracked his car down and admitted him to a hospital where he was kept until his crisis was over. Unfortunately, the deep rooted pain from being abused as a child by his stepfather left the scars that led to his addictions yet again. Steve had no good answer when his 10 year old daughter asked him why he wanted to die and no good way of...
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#126 God Helps A Man To Save His Daughter and Her Fiance - Jerry Fisher
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Jerry Fisher and his brothers were beaten by his father. Although he has forgiven his father, it left deep wounds that he still reconciles today. In his 30's Jerry traveled for work, made lots of money and lived like he was single, but it wasn't the way to happiness. At 40 years old Jerry found Christ. A few years later, he brought his daughter to recovery at Mariner's Church for a meth addiction. Jerry was angry with her boyfriend, whom he believed was the cause of her 3 year addiction. God spoke to Jerry. He drove to her boyfriend's...
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#125 Christ Saves A Father When His Son Goes To Prison - Jamie Looney
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When Jamie Looney left the military, his life took an ugly turn toward drugs, alcohol and infidelity. He and his wife Crystal, obsessed with partying, became less involved with their children. Jamie's oldest son Sebastian began using drugs. Although Jamie and his wife eventually found Christ, it was too late to change the path Sebastian was on, until on Christmas Eve he was arrested for a serious crime. This is Jamie's testimony. In this episode, Jamie and Dino discuss: Growing up on the Yakama Indian reservation where drugs and alcohol were...
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#124 Nurtured For 9 Years By Wife and Pastor Before Finding Jesus - Jim Hogan
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Correct your spiritual damage as early as you can. Today at 70 years old, Dino's guest Jim Hogan is an ambassador for Jesus Christ, but it has not always been the case. In this episode Jim and Dino discuss Jim's "" as well as: 1. Jim's marriage of 48 years 2. Growing up in a dysfunctional alcoholic family. 3. Finding and losing Surrogate parents in a terrible accident. 4. The loss of a mentor to suicide. 5. Building and losing a multi-million dollar business. 6. Ego and Isolation. 7. Dealing with Financial Loss. 8. Moral troubles inside a popular ministry. Recommended Books:...
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#123 Jesus Let's You Belong Before You Believe - Eric Botelho
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Betrayed and molested by a family member, Eric Botelho had many trials before finding God. In this episode Eric and Dino discuss his sober living homes as well as: 1. His Christianity - God did not call him to be comfortable or safe. 2. Radical Encounters with Jesus. 3. The Effects of sexual molestation by a trusted family member. 4. Running with a crew and being the only survivor with his brother. 5. The power of his mother in the fight against his addictions. 6. Adulterous relationships. 7. How his family was pushed away by the Catholic Church. 8. God put people in his life to...
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#122 The Purpose Behind Our Trials, From Drug Dealing To Family Man - Jon Lugo Part 2
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Dino continues his conversation with Jon Lugo. What is the purpose behind our trials? This answer is beyond us. We only need to know that there is a purpose. We call this knowledge faith. In this episode Jon Lugo discusses: Coming clean about his drug dealing. Seeing God for the first time in his parents forgiveness Being Unprepared to Surrender to God. Telling the truth to 110 fraternity brothers Safely removing himself from the drug dealing organization. Working through his fear. God reveals himself amidst massive withdrawal symptoms. ...
info_outlineIn a jail cell in 2002 Glenn felt God urging him to start writing books. With 7 years of a prison sentence for drug trafficking left he obeyed. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Glenn wrote for a year and then questioned if it was God who was urging him to write. Within a week a random letter arrived from Hope for Today Ministries in Tustin, Californiathat was addressed to an inmate who went home over a year prior. Inside the letter was a little note that said, “Here is what you asked for on how to write books.”
Over 17 years later, God has used Glenn to publish over 77 books. The first 10 books shined a light on the drug war and prison conditions that he spoke about on TV and in radio interviews. Then he started writing prayer books and became confused on how people would judge him, especially within the church. He began to realize that God’s Plan of Redemption is to be bold to explain what God delivered him from. He now writes about the prophecies of God that point to Jesus Christ and feels compelled to preach the Gospel.
In this episode Glenn discusses how he left his life as a drug dealer on the streets with his younger brother to sell meth surrounded by Mexican cartel and finally find his way to preach the Word of God. The Enemy had him locked in fear and self-loathing, but he found his way to Christ. Glenn’s journey is inspiring. Be blessed and be welcome at God’s Men of Influence.
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