One80: Testimonies of Transformation

A Ghanaian who resides in South Africa, David Sadik shares what it was like growing up in a prominent Muslim family. Hear about his imam father who served as the village leader and the pressure that ensued as David was encouraged to be a model Muslim. Once David started interacting with Christians and reading their Bible, he started to question his faith. He boldly asked God to reveal Himself, and...

David Harrop didn’t know how stuck he was. Growing up Jehovah’s Witness , he thought he was in the true church and Christians were misguided. A series of events got David to start questioning his religion and considering Christianity . But when he got stuck on Alligator Alley, God got ahold of David in a powerful way. On that day, he marched into the church office proudly proclaiming his new faith...

A Samaritan from the Ukraine, Valeria had an idyllic childhood, but when she moved to the US and married a troubled man, her life course veered far from the peace she once knew. Valeria suffered as her young son got repeatedly kidnapped by his estranged father. But in her moment of greatest need, Valeria called out to the God she never knew, and He answered her. Hear her turnaround today on One80....

James Johnson was raised by a devoted single mom on the south side of Chicago.  Regardless of his caring upbringing, James chose a life of rebellion and drugs in his teen years that spiraled into full-blown addiction for 45 years of his life.  It wasn’t until James withered away to 135 pounds and had a bad overdose that he was truly at the end of his rope--at 60 years old . With the help of Waysid...

In part 2 of Mahmoud's amazing story, learn what happened after Mahmoud came to a church to burn it down . His immediate transformation is astounding . You'll see how Jesus changed everything and stuck close to Mahmoud during immense persecution , and what Jesus compelled Mahmoud to do for Him.  Today's Sendoff features another, short testimony from an Iranian believer, brought to y...

Mahmoud grew up in an Iranian prominent Muslim family . His grandfather served as an Ayatollah and Mahmoud was to follow in his footsteps . His faith in Islam even got strengthened as he became a “living martyr” who wanted to learn Biblical Christianity to keep it out of his country. When he encountered a Christian who invited him to church, Mahmoud became so angry he planned on burning down the c...

John J Thompson has been celebrating faith fueled artists ever since he was a kid. Ever since music saved his soul, he has done everything from running the True Tunes club in downtown Wheaton, Illinois, working for a major record label, curating the True Tunes Podcast and teaching at Lipscomb University’s Music Industry Studies program.  Hear how God used music to break through to John's youn...

On February 8, 2023, Asbury University students thought they were finishing up their regularly scheduled chapel services, but worship continued. And continued. This soon turned into a revival or spiritual awakening, that is catching the world by storm . Hear what happened from Asbury students themselves, Anna Calloway, Elise Terpstra and Brooke O'Carroll, and what the effects have been: an in...

As a teen, Jamie Howard fervently studied the world religions in order to find true meaning. She had come to the conclusion that if there was a God, he would be perfect, and expect the same perfection from us. So she developed The Perfect List, things she was going to strive for to attain perfection. But her quest led to despair when she realized she was still far from perfect . While at the end o...

As a young adult, Ray Mensah thought the goal of the Christian church was instilling hatred and division. He left organized religion by the wayside and pursued a career as a journalist who wanted to expose the futility of Christianity. Fortunately, God’s still, small voice relentlessly pursued Ray until he surrendered his life and was transformed. He now heads up OneWay Africa , helping to reach t...

Jon Noyes believed Christians were mentally bankrupt and their thinking? “Foolish fairytales” from a “cosmic skydaddy.” He would enjoy taking out the Christians he knew, in order to tear up their faulty theology. He says many did not have a defense of their faith . But one fateful night, truth came crashing through the door –literally, as he met the love of his life. “How could someone so smart be...

Ruth was a teen with a plan--to cause as much trouble as possible . Hear how Abbey went from skipping class, lying, even shaving her head in protest, to her amazing restoration to life in Christ and her dramatic One80 from rebel to evangelist . See the impact a loving and accepting Christian school can have on a troubled teen. If you haven’t heard our top show from Season 1, get ready for quite a...

Stephanie was a typical new mom with an ideal career and an idyllic upbringing. So how did find herself in county jail three times ? She was busy checking all the boxes and keeping up appearances, and keeping this myth going cost her dearly . But at her darkest hour, in solitary confinement, God broke through to Stephanie , and her life was set on course correction and she was set free by the love...

Raised in East LA, Chris Baker e xperienced his share of violence and brokenness . He found his outlet in tattoo artistry . When God broke through to Chris during a profound prayer that caused immediate transformation in him, he thought his tattoo days were behind him. But God had other plans . Chris started Ink180 to help transform peoples’ brokenness, like Jesus had done for him.  Helpful links:...

Jorge Valdes was one of America’s notorious drug lord s, and one of the country’s most powerful men. He had so much power and influence he literally thought he was a god. And one day, the most unlikely of men challenged him to live by a different sword–the Word of God. Hear how he went from drug lord to following the Lord of all. Part 2 Would he be able to walk away from a drug cartel ? Hear what...

Jorge Valdes was one of America’s most notorious drug lords , handling US operations for the Medellin drug cartel. He had so much power and influence he literally thought he was a god . And one day, the most unlikely of men challenged him to live by a different sword–the Word of God . Hear how he went from drug lord to following the Lord of all. Part 1 Learn what it was like growing up in Communis...

God wrote your story, so it’s already awesome! Why not share it? We say this often on One80, but you can actually hear it in action at our One80 live event. We took our testimony writing materials to the women of The Compass Church, so they could compile their two-minute testimonies and share them before a live and cheering audience. It truly doesn’t matter who you are–if you are a Christ-follower...

How do you share your story when you grew up in the faith ? Hear the testimony of JD, MD, a missions doctor who served in Afghanistan , and the moments when faith got real. The sudden death of his mother was a pivotal part in helping JD see the love of God in new ways. And this testing and strengthening of faith would help him get through another pivotal moment, when he was captured by the Taliban...

Raised in Trinidad, Thaddeus Maharaj led a typical Christian life. As career pursuits brought him to Toronto, Thad found himself drawn to the world and away from his faith. He started pursuing apologetics as a way to disprove Christianity and find justification for his life choices. But instead, he discovered compelling arguments that prove Christianity to be truth and was drawn to a fresh faith i...

Stevo Thompson had it made in the shade. As he approached high school, he would have celebrity status as a starting quarterback. But sports had become an idol for Stevo, and that was all about to change, with the very first play of the very first game. A dramatic turn of events got him back on track with the Lord, and oriented him in a completely new career as a Christian rap artist. Learn how Ste...

Sara was raised in a God-fearing Jordanian Muslim family that loved Jesus but did not see Him as the son of God. Courageous neighbors reached out to Sara’s family, despite great risk, and brought them true freedom in Christ . Repeated invitations to church were eventually met with a new, firm and unstoppable faith for Sara. She is proof that a Muslim who comes to Christ is a force to be reckoned w...

Born and raised in Taiwan, Zoe Yu grew a deep disdain for Christians and thought the stories in the Bible were mere fairytales. But in her desire to learn English, Zoe signed up for a one-year Bible college . Coming in as a rebel-rouser, Zoe actually learned the truth of the Bible and was encountered by loving Christians. A desperate plea to God was the first prayer she ever prayed. It was miracul...

Can cancer be a life sentence instead of a death sentence? God had been trying to get through to Margaret Ereneta, using a myriad of people to get her attention. But it was her sister’s advanced cancer that finally brought Margaret to her knees — and her sister too. Hear the story of how two people got saved through cancer, one leaving this world with a new faith in Jesus, and the other living for...

Hear Austin Delgado’s astonishing transformation from addict to pastor . His past led him to a double life–by day, a trusted law firm clerk, by night, a homeless junkie.  Part 2 Sometimes, getting caught is the best outcome, and with Austin, it’s what helped bring him to his senses and God’s mercy. Hear what happens when Austin opens up the Scriptures and starts on Page 1. Be encouraged as you hea...

Hear Austin Delgado’s astonishing transformation from addict to pastor . His past of drugs led him to a double life–by day, a law clerk, by night, a homeless junkie . As God does, He worked in mysterious ways right at Austin’s rock bottom, where Austin’s desperation led him to use Bob Marley songs to pray to God the only way he knew how. God answered those prayers as Austin’s two worlds soon colli...