Paths to Glory

Every life has a crossroads — a moment where everything changes. In this powerful season finale, Paths to Glory looks back over a few unforgettable testimonies and discovers the common thread that ties them together: the turning point. From addiction to freedom, from trauma to healing, from rebellion to surrender, each story reveals how God meets us when the road divides and invites us to choose a...

He only gave God three weeks. Three weeks to prove this church thing was real. After years of sawmills, hard living in Alaska, and bitter winters in Montana, he arrived in Arizona with nothing but a trailer, a worn-out dog, and a lifetime of regrets. He wasn’t looking for faith—he wasn’t even sure it existed. But inside a small church, something happened that would change his life forever. In this...

From a near-drowning at age five to hiding in a closet from an abusive man, his childhood was marked by chaos, hunger, and survival. Raised in the shadows of addiction, violence, and constant instability, he scavenged dumpsters for food, enrolled himself in school, and searched for God in all the wrong places. But through every dark moment, an unseen hand was guiding him—preserving his life, answe...

From the icy streets of Alaska to a pulpit in the heartland, one man’s story unfolds with divine interruptions, unexpected reunions, and miracles only God could orchestrate. Abandoned as an infant, adopted by a pastor, and later reunited with the family he never knew—his life came full circle not through pursuit, but through prayer. In this episode, we follow the astonishing journey of restoration...

She spent her childhood looking for places to disappear—closets, treetops, anywhere she could escape the chaos. Abandonment, betrayal, and instability marked her early years, shaping a heart that learned not to need anyone. But God had other plans. In this powerful testimony, hear how one woman went from hiding in fear to standing in faith. From broken beginnings to a life built on prayer, purpose...

After a powerful encounter with God as a teenager, a long season of wandering, and a roadside moment of surrender, his life took a turn few could have predicted. In this episode, you’ll hear the powerful testimony of a man who found his way back to God—not through a pulpit, but through a broom, a backhoe, and a lifetime of sacrificial service. For nearly three decades, he labored behind the scenes...

At Antioch 2025, it wasn’t the lights or the music that changed lives—it was the unmistakable voice of God calling a generation to the altar. In this episode, we walk through a week that transformed youth groups, ignited churches, and awakened prayer warriors. From Rev. Homer Looper’s sobering message on spiritual warfare to Rev. Brad Lambeth’s upper room outpouring, every sermon carried a single...

Raised in a disciplined but secular military home, she never imagined she would one day be filled with the Holy Ghost in a revival service far from anything she’d known. In this episode of Paths to Glory , she shares her remarkable journey from a childhood shaped by intellect and structure to a life surrendered to the will of God. What began as a faint awareness of God in a dusty Sunday school roo...

She was only eight when her mother nervously walked into a church after eighteen years away—still clutching the last drag of a cigarette in the parking lot. That Sunday marked the beginning of a new life, not just for a mother rediscovering God, but for a daughter quietly watching everything change. What followed was a childhood shaped by prayer and anchored by a faithful church family—but also ma...

As Season 4 of Paths to Glory draws to a close, we pause to ask the question at the heart of every story we’ve shared: What does it mean to be truly free?  As we wrap up Season 4, we celebrate not only these incredible journeys but the Savior who makes them possible. If you’ve ever felt bound by your past, your guilt, your secret struggles, let this closing chapter be your invitation: when Jesus s...

He grew up with a lisp, buck teeth, and a home filled with more dysfunction than affection. By age four, his father was gone. By ten, his family was split. Shame, insecurity, and survival shaped his childhood—but somewhere beneath it all was a longing for something better. In this powerful testimony, one man shares how a quiet hunger for truth led him from beer-soaked barrooms and broken relations...

He was just a child when the fear of God first gripped his heart—sitting on a bed, listening to his mother speak of the end times. That moment sparked a lifelong search for truth, one that would lead through multiple states, spiritual confusion, and countless church pews. This episode tells the remarkable journey of a man shaped by hardship, drawn by conviction, and transformed by revelation. From...

In this episode we explore stories separated by centuries—but connected by the same divine thread.  These are not just stories of survival—they’re stories of calling. Of divine setup in the middle of human letdown. And through the contrast of time and culture, one truth rings clear: when God is writing your story, no prison can hold your purpose. If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory , be sure to chec...

In this moving episode of Paths to Glory , three adult children sit down—together, for the first time—to reflect on the foundation that shaped their lives: unwavering trust in God and steadfast confidence in their Pastor. Raised in a home that valued prayer, church, and godly leadership, they share how those early lessons didn’t just form their childhood — they fortified them for a season of devas...

There are moments in life when a simple knock changes everything. In this episode, we follow the powerful true story of a young girl whose journey began with a ride on a church bus—and who spent decades caught between the call of God and the pull of the world. Behind the academic degrees, the business success, and the strong smile was a private struggle with addiction, fear, and the silent ache of...

From the outside, everything looked stable—two parents who stayed friends through divorce, good friends, loving teachers, and a steady home. But inside, a storm had been brewing since fifth grade. In this deeply moving episode, we follow this journey through years of hidden pain, self-harm, and silent battles. From the first cut to a night in the ER that could’ve ended it all, her story is raw, re...

In this episode we follow the harrowing and redemptive journey of a young man raised in the heart of South Phoenix—through broken homes, street life, addiction, prison, and heartbreak. Just when the weight of his past threatened to crush every hope of a future, a chance encounter on a nearly empty city bus changes everything. What begins as a routine ride turns into a divine appointment when a str...

From the heartbreak of foster care to the hunger of childhood and the pain of rejection, this is the story of a woman whose journey began in abandonment—but never ended there. In this episode we trace the life of someone who grew up without a name, a place, or a home she could call her own. From being taken from her mother at three, raised by strangers, and discovering her real family only through...

As we close out Season 3 of the Paths to Glory Podcast , we take a powerful look back at the stories that have shaped this journey—stories of redemption, restoration, and unwavering faith. This episode weaves together the themes of every testimony we've heard, reminding us that no one is beyond the reach of God’s grace. From moments of desperation to miraculous transformations, we reflect on...

One moment of desperation. One phone call. One prayer meeting that changed everything. In this powerful episode of Paths to Glory , we follow the journey of a person at a crossroads—trapped between a life spiraling out of control and the pull of God’s mercy. What began as a reckless weekend turned into a soul-searching struggle, a desperate cry for escape. But when a simple invitation from a prayi...

In this powerful episode of Paths to Glory , we explore an incredible testimony of redemption, surrender, and divine purpose. Our guest’s journey began in a family with deep Pentecostal roots, yet a childhood marked by spiritual drift, rebellion, and personal struggles. Despite knowing the truth, they resisted, wrestling with anxiety, depression, and the weight of conviction. Through the prayers o...

In this powerful episode we share an extraordinary testimony of redemption, healing, and divine transformation. Our guest’s journey begins in a broken home, navigating instability, emotional wounds, and deep struggles with anger and depression. Faced with overwhelming despair, she reached a breaking point—but God had other plans. From a life-altering moment on a bridge to an undeniable encounter w...

In this episode we explore the extraordinary life of a man whose journey has been marked by pivotal moments, and unwavering dedication to God's calling. From his early years in Fresno, California, to his transformative experiences with revival and ministry, this is a story of how God can shape a life through discipline, surrender, and grace. Join us as we uncover his teenage struggles with re...

In this episode of Paths to Glory , we take you on an extraordinary journey of redemption and transformation. Our guests life began on the lush island of Maui, Hawaii, yet was marked by questions of identity and belonging. Adopted as an infant, he grew up surrounded by love but couldn’t shake the unanswered questions about his roots. As an adult, his determination to find his biological family led...

In this powerful episode we trace a legacy of faith that spans generations, beginning with our guests grandmother, whose life was forever changed after a divine encounter. From a life of socializing and surface-level fulfillment to finding truth and purpose through the infilling of the Holy Ghost, her grandmother’s transformation became the foundation for a family steeped in faith. Born in São Pau...