Light Has Dawned

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From the Vault: Shot 9 Times, But God Had Other Plans | Lou Rodriguez’s Testimony

2026-10-2601:05:28

From gang life and prison to faith, purpose, and mentoring the next generation. Growing up in Chicago's Humboldt Park neighborhood, Lou Rodriguez was exposed to poverty, violence, and gang life at an early age. With an absent father and a desire to help provide for his family, Lou turned to the streets, where he found acceptance, money, and a false sense of belonging. By age 17, Lou was serving his first prison sentence. His journey would eventually include three prison terms, surviving nine ...

Four Years of Faith: From Podcast to Prison Ministry | Omar & Ann Calvillo

2026-10-1250:31

What began as one step of faith became a mission to bring the hope of Jesus Christ into some of the darkest places. On October 2, 2022, Omar Calvillo launched the Wrong to Strong Chicago Podcast, inspired by Hebrews 11:8 and a willingness to follow God's calling without knowing where the journey would lead. Four years later, that step of obedience has grown into the Light Has Dawned Podcast, a nonprofit ministry, prison ministry at Cook County Jail, and a media company dedicated to creating t...

From the Vault: He Shouldn’t Have Survived | Victor Perez’s Testimony

2026-10-0601:18:12

FROM THE VAULT: In this powerful testimony of redemption, Omar Calvillo sits down with Victor Perez of Baytown, Texas, to hear his journey from the streets to a life transformed by faith. Growing up around drugs, crime, and the street life, Victor began hustling at a young age. His choices eventually led to arrests, jail, broken relationships, and a cycle he struggled to escape. While incarcerated, Victor began reading the Bible, joining prayer circles, and asking deeper questions about God a...

From the Vault | From Homelessness to Hope: Vinny De Leon's Testimony

2026-09-2801:01:42

From a pastor's kid to a life consumed by drugs, alcohol, and destructive choices. From financial success to losing everything and sleeping in his truck. Vinny De Leon's story is a powerful testimony of redemption, restoration, and the life-changing grace of Jesus Christ. In this From the Vault episode of the Light Has Dawned Podcast, host Omar Calvillo revisits an unforgettable conversation with Vinny De Leon, a Texas barber, entrepreneur, and follower of Jesus Christ. Growing up in a Christ...

From the Vault | Javier Garcia | From 10-to-Life to Eternal Life

2026-09-2101:21:45

🎙️ FROM THE VAULT We're revisiting conversations from our podcast archive, bringing you powerful stories of redemption. Whether you're hearing them for the first time or listening again, we pray these testimonies remind you that through Jesus Christ, a new life is possible. In this episode of the Light Has Dawned Podcast, Omar Calvillo sits down with Javier Garcia to hear his remarkable testimony of growing up on the streets of Chicago, becoming involved in gang life, surviving violence, faci...

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