From Wrong To Strong

There is a side of the streets most people do not talk about. Not just the violence. Not just the drugs. But the spiritual darkness. In this powerful episode of From Wrong to Strong, Sean Pena shares what it was like living deep in gang life. He opens up about RICO charges, prison time, addiction, paranoia, and real spiritual warfare. He describes sleeping with a gun in his hand, watching shadows...

In this week’s devotional, we unpack James 1:18 and the powerful contrast between what sin produces and what God produces. Sin gives birth to death. We have seen it in broken families, regret, and spiritual emptiness. But God interrupts that cycle. Through the word of truth, the gospel of Jesus Christ, He gives new birth. This is not behavior modification. It is transformation. When the Word is re...

He grew up in church. He knew the Word. But knowing God and surrendering to God are two very different things. In this episode of From Wrong to Strong, Floyd Urrutia shares his journey from a double life to full surrender. Raised in faith but pulled by the streets, Floyd talks about compromise, conviction, restoration, and the moment he realized obedience was no longer optional. We discuss marriag...

In this From Wrong to Strong Devotional, Cisco Terrazas reflects on 1 Corinthians 9:19 to 23 and Paul’s powerful approach to ministry. Though free, Paul chose to become a servant. He didn’t compromise truth, but he removed barriers. He met people where they were so they could clearly see Jesus. This message challenges us to lay down pride, preferences, and personal rights so the gospel can be hear...

In this episode of From Wrong to Strong , Omar Calvillo sits down with Renaldo Hudson, a man who spent nearly 40 years incarcerated, including 13 years on Illinois’ death row. Righteously convicted for a violent crime, Renaldo’s life could have ended behind bars. Instead, it was transformed. Through faith in Christ, education, and deep personal accountability, he rebuilt his life from the inside o...

Success can quietly test the heart long before it ever tests our skills. In this From Wrong to Strong Devotional, Omar Calvillo unpacks a subtle but dangerous threat that often appears after growth, influence, and promotion: pride. Drawing from 2 Chronicles 26, Proverbs 16, the teachings of Jesus, and the humility of Christ Himself, this message reminds leaders that power does not ruin us. Forgett...

What happens when our plans collide with God’s purpose? In this episode, Omar Calvillo of From Wrong to Strong Ministries shares the verse the Lord placed on his heart as a guiding word for 2026, Proverbs 19:21. “Many are the plans in a person’s heart, but it is the LORD’s purpose that prevails.” Out of this Scripture comes a simple yet weighty prayer, “May Yahweh’s purposes prevail.” This is more...

What happens when God interrupts a life headed in the wrong direction? In this two-minute devotional, Cisco Terrazas reflects on the powerful transformation of Saul in Acts 9 and the truth that no one is beyond God’s reach. Once feared as a violent persecutor of believers, Saul encounters Jesus on the road to Damascus and becomes Paul, a chosen instrument to carry the gospel to the world. This mes...

 In this From Wrong to Strong devotional, Omar Calvillo walks through Proverbs 3:3-4, exploring the biblical call to live with loyalty and kindness. These qualities aren’t temporary actions but steady character traits that reflect God’s faithfulness and grace. This episode looks at how faithfulness builds trust, how kindness flows from forgiveness, and why a life shaped by these virtues leads to f...

In this week’s From Wrong To Strong Devotional , we reflect on what Scripture means when it says, “How beautiful are the feet of those who preach the good news” (Romans 10:15). This verse isn’t really about feet, it’s about movement, obedience, and a willingness to go. The gospel was never meant to stay private. One of the most powerful ways God spreads the good news is through testimony. The real...

As we close out 2025, the apostle Paul gives us the right posture for moving forward, not regret, not complacency, but purposeful pursuit. In this final Two Minute Devotional of the year, Omar Calvillo unpacks Philippians 3:12–14 and reminds us that spiritual maturity doesn’t mean we’ve arrived - it means we keep pressing forward. Paul’s words challenge us to let go of both past failures and past...

In this episode of From Wrong to Strong , Omar sits down again with Salvador Torres of Christ for Life Fitness for a real, needed conversation about faith, health, and stewardship. This isn’t about vanity or chasing a look, it’s about honoring God with the body He entrusted to us. We talk candidly about why Christian men often neglect their health, why the church stays quiet on gluttony and discip...

Christmas is more than a baby in a manger, it’s the beginning of God’s rescue mission. In this special Christmas devotional, Omar reflects on the birth of Jesus and the meaning behind His name: Jesus - Yeshua - Yahweh saves . Before the miracles, the sermons, or the cross, His mission was clear: to save His people from their sins. This message points us back to the heart of Christmas, God stepping...

In this powerful episode of From Wrong to Strong , Julio Aviles shares his raw journey from addiction, brokenness, and a marriage on the brink, into a life transformed by the grace of God. At his lowest point, everything seemed to be falling apart. Then, in an unexpected moment, God used something ordinary - a radio, to interrupt his path and call him back. What followed was a deep confrontation w...

 In this From Wrong to Strong – 2-Minute Devotional , Salvador Torres shares a powerful reminder from Romans 12:1 : our bodies are meant to be living sacrifices. Physical discipline, stewardship, and obedience are not about perfection, they’re acts of worship. What we do with our bodies reflects who we live for.  Send us Fan Mail Support the show   Support our ministry → Text WRONG2STRONG to 53555...

From Water Ski Champion to Prison Ministry Trailblazer (w/ Kristi Overton Johnson)  What happens when God takes someone from a world stage… and calls them behind prison walls? In this powerful episode, Omar sits down with Kristi Overton Johnson —former world-class water ski champion (80+ pro titles) and founder of Victorious Living Magazine / Victorious Living Ministries, to hear the God-story tha...

In this two-minute devotional, Omar Calvillo breaks down 1 Kings 3:7 and the heart posture that made Solomon a leader God could trust. Before asking for wisdom, Solomon begins with who God is, acknowledges who placed him in his position, and admits his dependence on the Lord. This short teaching reminds us that true leadership starts with humility, surrender, and a teachable spirit. LORD, make us...

In today’s From Wrong to Strong Two-Minute Devotional, Cisco Terrazas reminds us of one of the most powerful truths Jesus ever declared: “I am the way and the truth and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through me.” — John 14:6 Jesus isn’t one of many paths—He is the path. He is the bridge to the Father, the embodiment of truth, and the giver of real, abundant life. In this short devoti...

In this special episode, I’m sharing my second sermon preached at New Life Community Church in Cicero—a message titled “The Gift of Being Present.” Every year, December has a way of pulling us in every direction. The pressure, the pace, the expectations, the spending - sometimes the season meant to bring peace quietly becomes a season filled with pressure. And if we’re honest, many of us know what...

In this two-minute devotional, Nico walks us through Psalm 69 - one of King David’s most desperate cries for help. When the waters rise to his neck and the pit is about to close in, David shows us a powerful template for facing our own trials: humble yourself, cry out to God, trust His deliverance, and choose praise even in the darkest moments.  A short but impactful reminder that when life feels...

Romans 15:30 — “Join Me in My Struggle” In this 2-Minute Devotional, Omar Calvillo unpacks Paul’s heartfelt request for prayer in Romans 15:30 and shows why prayer is more than support - it’s partnership. Paul reminds us that praying for someone is stepping into their battle with them. It’s locking arms, fighting side-by-side, and letting the Spirit unite us in love and purpose. Even strong believ...

In this powerful episode recorded at the Billy Graham Training Center in North Carolina, Omar Calvillo sits down with “Charlie the Chaplain,” a man whose testimony reads like a chapter straight out of the book of Acts. Charlie shares how his life was radically changed inside a prison cell in 1992 - not through force, violence, or fear, but through the unexpected peace on the face of a young man fa...

God Meets Us in the Middle of the Struggle In this two-minute devotional, Cisco Terrazas shares a powerful reminder that even in seasons of pain, pressure, and uncertainty, God’s grace never leaves us. His strength shows up in our weakness, His mercies meet us every morning, and His purpose is at work even when life makes no sense. Join us as we look at 2 Corinthians 12:9 , Lamentations 3:22–23 ,...

“Listen Before You Speak” — Proverbs 18:13 In this week’s 2-Minute Devotional, Omar challenges us with a simple but life-changing truth: wisdom begins with listening. Proverbs 18:13 and James 1:19 remind us that reacting before hearing the full story leads to unnecessary conflict, while listening opens the door to love, understanding, and guidance from the Holy Spirit. Before you respond… pause, p...

 In this From Wrong to Strong Two-Minute Devotional, Omar Calvillo shares a powerful truth from Proverbs 17:17 — A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity. Real brotherhood isn’t proven when life is easy; it’s revealed in the fire. Behind bars, on the streets, or in everyday struggles, God uses adversity to expose who’s real and to turn rivals into brothers. Discover how fai...