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Something extraordinary is happening on college campuses across America. While headlines often focus on political activism or social trends among Gen Z, a powerful spiritual awakening is taking root that deserves our attention.UniteUS represents the latest wave in this movement - a structured revival approach that's quickly spreading from campus to campus with remarkable results. We traveled to Baylor University to witness UniteUS firsthand, giving you a front-row seat to what God is doing. That night, approximately 250 students made decisions for Christ, including an atheist who had simply followed the crowd to the event.But perhaps most remarkable were the hundreds of students who flooded the stage when challenged to commit to ministry and missions. We interviewed Matt Baksa, a Baylor senior who's foregoing law school to pursue missions among unreached people groups in Africa. His story represents countless others making radical decisions in response to God's call. "There are 3.4 billion people that will never have the opportunity to even accept the possibility [of knowing Christ] without us going to tell them," Matt explained, capturing the urgency motivating this generation.Whether you're curious about spiritual movements among Gen Z, seeking encouragement about the future of faith in America, or feeling the stirring to answer a similar call, this episode offers a glimpse into what could be the beginning of a significant spiritual awakening. Helpful links:See it live on YouTube!https://youtu.be/8x5F3WkXibw?si=FgYj5jB1b-3cf31WUniteUSPray for the Nations with OneWay's PrayercastUniteUS Baylor, CBN News StoryBaylor's FM72Baylor UniversityOne80 on Asbury Revival of 2023One80 on College Football AwakeningHowtoLife MovementThe Send ConferenceThe Passion ConferenceJohn 14:6Luke 10:2Let us know what you thought of the show!Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

What happens when your entire identity and self-worth are wrapped up in athletic performance, and suddenly that's taken away? Wesley Tucker, an offensive lineman at Baylor University, lived this reality when a devastating injury sidelined him just as he was beginning to rebuild his relationship with God.Growing up with sporadic church attendance, Wes had basic knowledge of Christianity but lacked genuine faith. By high school, football had become his god – dictating his sense of value based on performance. "I had a good game, I loved myself. I had a bad game, I hated myself," he recalls. Though he accepted Christ around age 15 after a powerful youth camp experience, that commitment faded as athletic achievement again took center stage.Arriving at Baylor as a freshman, Wes faced the jarring transition from high school star to bottom of the depth chart. Searching for validation, he made choices that pulled him further from faith. But God wasn't finished with him. Through Baylor's team Bible study, Wes gradually reconnected with his faith. Then came the defining moment – a catastrophic knee injury that ended his season. Lying on the field in excruciating pain, something shifted: "Okay God, it's yours. You want my attention? You have it."What followed was remarkable. Instead of despair, Wes found peace. The injury that stripped away his athletic identity became the catalyst for complete surrender. On December 17, 2024, surrounded by teammates, Wes was baptized – making "an outward profession of an inward transformation." Today, former drinking buddies attend church with him, inspired by his journey.Have you tied your identity to something as fragile as performance or achievement? Listen to Wes's powerful testimony of finding purpose beyond the field and discovering that no one is ever too far gone for transformation.Helpful links:One80, Contact UsBaylor UniversityBaylor Sports MinistryBaylor Sports Ministry DiscipleshipOhio State Football Team AwakeningESPN discusses football players faith being lived outAustin Football Player interrupts press conference to give glory to GodLet us know what you thought of the show!Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Gareth "Angel" Thompson is a pro wrestler with a mission. He holds Wrestling Church in Bradford, England."We do baptisms and body slams, sermons and suplexes. We've kind of brought these two worlds of professional wrestling and church together to tell Bible stories in a physical way, to unpack it in a language that people understand, to reach those normally not coming into church.We do that through the storytelling narrative of good versus evil, of David versus Goliath, of Andre the Giant and Hulk.And actually all these people are saying, 'Yes' to Jesus and they're stepping into the fight."In his powerful testimony, hear how as a child he was mistreated and even left for homeless until Christians came to his rescue. Now Thompson shares his unique message of hope all over England.Enjoy today's "wrestling match" as announcer Jacob York takes you through "The Smackdown with the Enemy" as Gareth fights his demons from the past.Helpful links:Gareth "Angel" Thompson, InstagramGareth, FacebookGareth's YouTube ChannelKingdom WrestlingFountains Church, Bradford, EnglandChristians Against PovertyCAP-USOne80, John Kirkby, CBE, Episode 43Let us know what you thought of the show!Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed.Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. Albert went from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower simply because of a friend's challenge to be thankful.Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.In part 2, learn how Albert became a sought-after computer programmer, starting a lucrative consulting business. Albert was moved by a Christian friend's response to crisis and a challenge to Albert to be thankful even when he didn't feel like it. "She tells me, 'I'm actually thankful that this has happened to me. I've never been closer to God. Whatever God decides is fine with me.'"A mocking prayer of thanks from an attorney's letter was returned with salvation and a changed life. No longer angry at God, Albert's new life in Christ began with starting a Christian business men's group. "I couldn't keep my mouth shut about Jesus anymore. I started with asking for prayer for my business." That initial prayer turned into a new business as evangelism model; Albert went on to teaching business principles from the Bible all over the world.Albert's plea with God when he was sick as a child, to "become a missionary if I get healed," was answered years later. He did become a missionary, to business leaders worldwide. Helpful links:Albert's Memoir, A Journey of SignificanceCBMC Christian Business Men's ConnectionCBMC's Operation TimothyOther business as missions ministries:C12, Christian Business Leadership CoachingConvene, Christian Business ForumROI Ministries, Community and Coaching Christian Business EntrepreneursAlso mentioned:Business by the Book, Larry BurkettHoward Dayton, Compass Financial MinistryCorrie Ten Boom The Hiding PlaceWhat is DDay?Let us know what you thought of the show!Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Albert shares the incredible story of growing up under Nazi occupation in the Hague, Netherlands, and the malnutrition and tuberculosis that followed.Being bedridden for years allowed a deep and profound anger at God to fester. But a simple challenge from a friend to say thanks even when he didn't feel like it transformed Albert from being angry at God to being a Jesus follower.Albert was so full of gratitude he went all over the world sharing business by the Bible principles.In part 1, hear the moving story of enduring World War II and the struggle for survival. Learn how Albert went from missing three years of school due to hospitalization to becoming a welder, to emigrating to the US, then leaving his lucrative career for half the pay, as a result of being recruited for a job at a "strange" company called IBM.Helpful links:Albert's Memoir, A Journey of SignificanceCBMC Christian Business Men's ConnectionCBMC's Operation TimothyBusiness by the Book, Larry BurkettHoward Dayton, Compass Financial MinistryCorrie Ten Boom The Hiding PlaceWhat is DDay?Timeline of computer programmingThe Netherlands PrayercastLet us know what you thought of the show! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Naeem Fazal is the lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, popular conference speaker, speaker/coach for Tedx, and author of Ex-Muslim. His incredible testimony has him going from mocking Christians to becoming a Jesus follower dedicated to full time ministry all in the course of one night.In part 2, hear what happens when Naeem gets visited by Jesus.Be amused as Naeem discusses using "the world's smallest Bible" and praying to "whoever was listening upstairs" to meeting a "peace so agressive" face to face. "I felt like my body was not made to be in that presence for long, and He said, 'I'm Jesus and your life is not your own.'"Learn how Naeem pursued full time ministry following his night of destiny, how his family also became Jesus followers and his thoughts on what it actually means to follow Jesus.Today's show concludes with a Prayercast for Kuwait. Helpful links:Ex-Muslim, Naeem's memoir testimonyNaeem's Church, Mosaic CharlotteNaeem Fazal websitePrayercast Love Muslims more incredible testimoniesOne80 for Ahmed Joktan from Saudi Arabia episodes 11 and 12One80 from Hani James from Iraq episode 78One80 from Mahmoud A. from Iran episodes 37 and 38One80 from Malik Ali episode 8Prayercast KuwaitCheck out this book to read many more crazy Muslim Jesus encounter stories! Dreams and Visions: Is Jesus Awakening the Muslim World?Let us know what you thought of the show! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Naeem Fazal is the lead pastor of Mosaic Church in Charlotte, North Carolina, popular conference speaker, speaker/coach for Tedx, and author of Ex-Muslim. His incredible testimony has him going from mocking Christians to becoming a Jesus follower dedicated to full time ministry all in the course of one night.In part 1 of his moving story, learn what it was like to be raised in a conservative Pakistani Muslim family in Kuwait during the Gulf War."Growing up, I just didn't question anything. I was kind of in a Muslim bubble. So I just felt like God was just this God who wanted us to be and live a certain kind of way, an do good as much as we could and that's pretty much it. You can't help who you are and you do stuff, but you gotta pay for it. It's really about balancing your sin portfolio."Hear how the war caused him to move to the US and unknowingly enroll in a Christian college, and how his believing brother gave him a challenge: if you ask God, He will reveal Himself to you.Naeem started showing up at FCA meetings with his brother, but was mocking Christians. "But that's where I started to hear about this Jesus, this idea of a God who's very relational, who pursues you. I couldn't believe it. It thought it was just a fairytale. And so I would mock [my brother]."Part 1 concludes with his fateful night of destiny and a scary visit.Today's Sendoff features the Two Minute Testimony of Christie Dondero Bettwy. Helpful links:Ex-Muslim, Naeem's memoir testimonyNaeem's Church, Mosaic CharlotteNaeem Fazal websiteOne80 from Hani James from Iraq episode 78FCA, Fellowship of Christian AthletesSpartanburg Methodist CollegePrayercast Love Muslims more incredible testimoniesOne80 for Ahmed Joktan from Saudi Arabia episodes 11 and 12One80 from Mahmoud A. from Iran episodes 37 and 38Two Minute Testimony from Christie, her ministry, Rock RecoveryLet us know what you thought of the show! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Join us for part 2 of Andrea Huertas' powerful One80. She shares her incredible journey from dark forces, substance abuse, an abusive relationship, and a brush with death, to life in Christ, found on a cold jail cell floor. Experience her profound healing and powerful renouncing of things past and later, becoming a worship leader. In part 2, learn how she was rescued from the brink of death, went into a debasing profession and found herself at the end of her rope, right where Jesus does His best work.Andrea cried out to God, “Where are you?” and Andrea heard from the Lord, “I've been trying to get your attention.” And He did.Andrea was set free right in her jail cell. Learn how she took back the light, becoming a worship leader.Hear Andrea singing to send off her show as her amazing One80 concludes.Helpful links:Andrea's popular Youtube channelHelp out of the occult, Doreen Virtue's NewAgetoNewHeartHelp for victims of Abuse, The Salvation ArmyHelp for drug addiction, Teen ChallengeMore Incredible One80sOne80 from Paty Campodonico, MexicoOne80 from Jorge Valdez, Cuba episodes 27 and 28One80 from Doreen Virtue, New Age/Occult episode 53Let us know what you thought of the show! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Hear Andrea Huertas' powerful testimony.Andrea is a Colombian American who was raised in the church. She shares her incredible journey from dark forces, substance abuse, an abusive relationship, and a brush with death, to life in Christ, found on a cold jail cell floor. Experience her profound healing and powerful renouncing of things past and taking back the light as a worship leader. In part 1, learn how she was slowly lulled to the dark forces through a friend and the evil of a vastly popular childhood game.Andrea said, "The boy was explaining this toy to us at lunch and told us 'Hey guys, this is not the real thing. The real board is at Toys R Us.' So we ended up going to Toys R Us. I grabbed the board. My parents innocently bought this game, not knowing what it was."A dark force seemed to have a hold on Andrea and filled her with misery that caused rebellion from her loving family, even a drug overdose.Hear how the depths of her depravity brought her to an even more chilling brush with death.Helpful links:Andrea's popular Youtube channelHelp out of the occult, Doreen Virtue's NewAgetoNewHeartHelp for victims of Abuse, The Salvation ArmyHelp for drug addiction, Teen ChallengeLet us know what you thought of the show! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Hani James grew up in Iraq. Serving in more than one Iraqi war left him jaded and angry at God. "If anyone was injured, we cannot save them. I started to have doubts about God and blame Him."Hani left Iraq and the faith. "I'm asking you God, and you're not answering." He searched for the answers in history and other religions but found no answers.Everything changed for Hani when his daughter begged him to hear a preacher one Sunday. The preacher's message seemed to be directed specifically at Hani, answering many questions he had about God. Hani was stunned and asked the preacher, who confessed the Holy Spirit had him change his sermon to help Hani. And the preacher told Hani that, just like the paralytic in the Bible message that Sunday, four friends would bring him to the feet of Jesus.Friend number four was the man on the other line of the phone.Hani gave his life to Christ and later became an online evangelist. Learn what that means, and check out our shownotes to find Christian organizations that use online evangelists.Today's Sendoff features online evangelist Sharon Ogden reading Psalm 73 in Hani's honor.Online Programs where you can serve as an evangelist just like Hani.Mecca to ChristGroundwire online evangelismBilly Graham Evangelistic Association Search for JesusBilly Graham's Peace with GodChatnow Chat room to answer peoples' questions about ChristianityQuestions about Christianity? Chat About Jesus Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Jesus Wipes Away 30 Year Drug Addiction ImmediatelyKeith Weaver had a life of trouble, hardship, heartache, and multiple incarcerations due to his severe drug addiction. “That desire and that craving was always on my mind, calling in my brain all the time. It was just constantly,” he said of his dark past. Keith had tried to stop several times but found himself running right back to his vices. But one Sunday morning, a casual visit to his sister's church brought Keith into the arms of Jesus, and free from his 30-year drug addiction immediately. “You see, all these years I was under the impression that maybe if I could clean myself up, then I could come to Jesus, but I could never clean myself up. And the truth is, when I gave my life to him, he cleaned up for me.”Also learn about his family's persistent prayer for him and how the prayers were answered in restoration and new life in Christ. His story is a powerful testament to faith, redemption, and the miracle of transformation.If you know someone struggling with a wayward family member, share the show to encourage them that there is hope and that prayer works. Helpful Links:Drug Addiction Program, Teen Challenge (adults too) Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Tracy Glatz grew up in Ireland with little knowledge of the Bible. When she started exhibiting signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, she went to all the wrong places to find relief from the self hatred it caused.In part two, learn what happened after the Christchurch, New Zealand earthquake, how she left the church, and learn about her alarming tug to eastern religion. Hear how she almost became Buddhist and the magical Christian leaflet that appeared on her car. Today's sendoff features Ty Jones with a poem in honor of Tracy's story.Helpful LinksTracy's Book, My Face and GodTracy's website, TracyGlatz.com Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Tracy Glatz grew up in Ireland with little knowledge of the Bible. When she started exhibiting signs of Body Dysmorphic Disorder, she went to all the wrong places to find relief from the self hatred it caused. In part one, learn what it was like to grow up with Body Dysmorphic Disorder, its constant paranoia, shame and coping mechanisms, and how she struggled with substance abuse to find healing, how Tracy was moved to Jesus after watching The Passion of the Christ, and how her new faith was shaken by a literal earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand. Helpful LinksTracy's Book, My Face and GodTracy's website, TracyGlatz.com Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!In this intense and deeply moving episode, hear the transformative journey of RJ Johnson as he goes from the perpetrator of a grave crime and an attempted suicide, inadvertently on the wrong track, to prison, redemption in Jesus, and true freedom. As he was processing through his pain and crime in prison and starting to read the Bible, RJ said, “There was a while where I'm like, you guys have to prove to me that this is real. Like you better prove to me through all these questions that I have. And eventually I started going less from ‘Prove to me' and more towards, ‘Help me, show me, share with me what it is like to accept Christ into your life.'” But God, the Bible and other believers finally broke through to RJ. He was then able to see God all around him in prison and even witness to a fellow convict who tried to murder him. His is a life truly transformed. RJ is the founder of Not My Will Ministries where he coaches other convicted sex offenders to break patterns that got them to prison and to find freedom in Christ. RJ is the author of God Doesn't Waste a Thing. Be encouraged as you learn how God can redeem anyone from any sin and will use even the worst of circumstances to bring people to Himself. Today's Sendoff features a OneWay Scripture song, If Anyone is in Christ. Helpful LinksOneWay Scripture Song, If Anyone is in Christ, download it for free.RJ's ministry, Not My Will MinistriesRJ's book, God Doesn't Waste a Thing (pen name Luke Chance)Where to get help, find a certified biblical counselor near you Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!When Dawson Trimble was thrust from a secluded Christian environment to public school, he realized that following Jesus was harder than just being a pastor's son. During his teenage years, confusing moral questions from his classmates and peer pressure lulled him into spiritual complacency.The Covid pandemic awoke new truths in Dawson's heart. The isolation not only brought him time with his believing family, but also time in the Word of God. Gripped by conviction and shaken by truth, Dawson's life changed dramatically. He attended Moody Bible Institute, which solidified his commitment to following the Lord into a ministry career. Dawson's story reminds us of the power of God's Word to wake up a drowsy soul. Today's sendoff features OneWay interns Caleb and Alynna Olson who perform a song in honor of Dawson's story.Helpful links:Transcript of the showOneWay InternsFund a OneWay InternMoody Bible InstituteMoody's Communications ProgramBig Big House, Audio AdrenalineThe Bible AppSendoff artists, Caleb and Alynna OlsonTrampoline parks, so you can schedule a meetup for Christians in your area, like Dawson recommends. Sky Zone, UrbanAir, Altitude Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Today's conversation on One80 features Rick and Jane McKinney, who share their unique and inspiring testimonies. Despite growing up in different parts of the world, their paths intersected in a way that reflects divine intervention. They discuss their individual faith journeys, their calling into ministry, and their experiences walking across America to pray and share the gospel with everyone they encountered. Learn about Rick's amazing call to preach and his first sermon at 14. And be inspired as Rick and Jane give helpful tips on sharing the gospel after their many years' experience on the field. About the inspiration for a prayerwalk across America, Rick shares, “I had a series of sermons that started with reclaiming your own life and reclaiming your family, reclaiming your church, reclaiming your community. And the last sermon was always on reclaiming America, reclaiming our nation for Christ. And I was studying in Joshua chapter one.I read the verse that said, 'Every place you put the sole of your foot, you can claim for me.' And I was the only one in the room, but I heard a voice. I don't always hear audible voices when no one's there, but that night I did. And the voice said, 'Do you believe that?' And I said, 'I do believe.'”Today's Sendoff features Blind Tony with a prayer for the nation.Helpful LinksRick and Jane's book, And So We WalkedRick and Jane's book on sharing the gospel, Until the Whole World KnowsRick and Jane's websiteBus from public school Bible program for kids, this still exists. Learn about it at Lifewise.org. Set one up in your community! Falls Creek Youth Camp OklahomaThe Good News MusicalThe Jesus Movement 70sOne80 cards, contact us and let us know which episode you want one for. Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Kidnapped at 8, Jenni Ramsey, had a young life filled with trauma. She even hid underneath her bed at night.  It wasn't until a friend invited her to a youth group that she found the safety and sense of belonging she had been searching for. Her commitment to Christ at a Petra concert became the most pivotal moment in her life, leading her to a fulfilling path in missions. And Jenni courageously took back the night at a Take Back the Night Event. Jenni's story encapsulates the power of faith in overcoming trauma and her dedication to serving others who have faced similar pain, ultimately bringing hope and redemption through her work in El Salvador. Today's Sendoff features fabled Christian heavy metal artists Rex Carroll of White Cross and Dave Miller of F.O.G., as they cover a Petra song in honor of Jenni, "More Power to Ya."Meet Jenni RamseyJenni's Ministry His Hands His FeetPetra, Armed and DangerousRex CarrollWhite Cross, He is the RockWhite Cross, In the KingdomDave Miller, F.O.G.Dave Miller sermon from Acts Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!Thrust into adulthood as he moved across town to a new school, Micah became the new guy. He didn't let on how uncomfortable he was, and how strong the need was to reinvent himself in his new situation. And he was totally unprepared for the onslaught of temptation that would come his way through social media. He went from Awana and pancake breakfasts to Instagram and pornography. He explains how he was then drawn into same sex attraction. “I think right around the start of high school it became very clear in my mind, ‘Wow, this is who we are.' And it was a very silent thing. And it wasn't like this big coming out party to myself; but I would say the words like, ‘Yeah. Be honest with yourself; be your true self.' That's kind of everything that was being projected to me.” But feelings of isolation and confusion only festered when he went to Liberty University, until the night Micah planned to take his life. That's when the Holy Spirit prompted a friend to barge in; Micah's rescue started that day. “It all made sense. The same God who sent his son to die for our sins so that we could have everlasting life, that unconditional love, he did that despite knowing everything I was walking through-- pornography, online relationships with guys, and everything that entailed. God unconditionally loved me and he made that known.”Micah rededicated his life to Jesus and repented. Being honest with himself, his maker, and talking to trusted friends, Micah found healing from his sexual sin and he now leads a blog called Path Toward Holiness, which gives Christians the tools to have tough and important conversations. The Sendoff features a rap from TC Boyd the Artist, curated in honor of Micah's story.Micah's blog, Path Toward Holiness Micah on Instagram  Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!John Boyle's young life was filled with abuse and hardship, though he was raised in idyllic West Virginia, heart of Appalachia country. Living this double life that was a secret to his tight knit community caused John to develop Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, PTSD. School became difficult and more than one teacher said he would amount to nothing. According to John, "This is all I'd ever heard. My grades were deplorable. I was living a battle in my own head in school. I came from a home where violence was the norm. So that norm didn't shut off in my head. It became an echo chamber. My brain began to spiral these thoughts.And when you're living in a home like that, you're not going to get mental help. You're not going to the doctor. You're not getting care. It was just pure survival. It was just another day. It was not out of line of what I was told at home or told by other teachers."And later, John turned to alcohol to mask PTSD symptoms. In his mid 30s, the doctor told John he was dying from the inside out with full-blown alcoholism. Even that couldn't stop him from drinking. John was finally to the end of himself, where Jesus tends to do his best work. A desperate prayer was answered and John got clean. Just a month later, he enrolled in Harvard Business School. The rest, as they say, is history.John is now a CEO of an engineering firm, author of the book, "The Appalachian Kid," national speaker, and White House guest.Today's Sendoff features Mo Thompson reading, "I Met the Master." Helpful links:John's book, The Appalachian Kid: How Hope Changed EverythingWhat's that music? The Hunts, find them here.What is PTSD?Get help for PTSDAlcoholics AnonymousTeen Challenge treatment for alcoholismHarvard Business SchoolJohn Boyle on LinkedInChestnut Ridge Church, Morgantown, WV Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Let us know what you thought of the show!There's Christian light. And there's Jason Perry. The former Navy SEAL, former SWAT Team member, and current pastor is not only Christian heavy, but wants us to see Jesus as a meek warrior too. That's the savior he found, after growing up an atheist, attempting to fill an abandonment hole with patriotism and coming to the end of himself, right into the arms of Jesus. Speaking of his time as a Navy SEAL and hints of Jesus he encountered, "So these breadcrumbs that God put there are just men of God in my life that I noticed all have one thing in common. They all had an incredible peace about them.The rest of us were raging and thrashing and dealing in a high octane profession, guys who have to decompress somehow. The only effective way I've seen people handle that without damaging themselves was Christians. Everyone else, we went to the bar and went to women and went to other things. But they went to the Lord and they were the only ones who handled it. They were the most resilient people I've ever seen.”Our Sendoff today comes from Prayercast. Join along as we pray for veterans and those in active duty. Helpful links:Get prayer videos right to your inbox with PrayercastI Don't Have Enough Faith to be an Atheist, Frank Turek and Norman GeislerJason's Church, Christian Warrior Mission ChurchJason Perry on YoutubeTrident ShieldNavy SealsSWAT, Special Weapons and Tactics teams Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Chaim Bentorah is so much more than a bus driver for Jesus. But in his day job, he serves the least of these through driving people with disabilities. Learn how through his struggles with Aspberger's Syndrome, Chaim had a unique encounter with the Lord that encouraged him to see God in a new way. He now leads others to the heart of God with his other job, an author and teacher of Hebrew and Aramaic. Chaim has written more than 20 books on dissecting the words of the Bible to find the heart of God. Today's Sendoff features Blind Tony in a street music performance of "Give Thanks."Chaim's Hebrew Word StudyChaim's Hebrew Word Study, A Hebrew Teacher's Search for the Heart of God Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Pro-wrestler Gareth "Angel" Thompson is a pastor who holds “wrestling church” in Bradford, England, replete with sermons and suplexes, bodyslams and baptisms. In his powerful testimony, hear how as a child he was mistreated and left for homeless until Christians came to his aid and how he now disciples wrestlers and evangelizes England with a unique message of hope. "We've kind of brought these two worlds of professional wrestling and church together to tell Bible stories in a physical way, to unpack it in a language that people understand, to reach those normally not coming into church.We do that through the storytelling narrative of good versus evil, of David versus Goliath, of Andre the Giant and Hulk.And actually all these people are saying, 'Yes' to Jesus and they're stepping into the fight."Hear the dramatic wrestling match with the Enemy in the fight for Gareth's very soul. Jacob York announces the smackdown of smackdowns.Gareth "Angel" Thompson, InstagramGareth, FacebookGareth's YouTube ChannelKingdom WrestlingFountains Church, Bradford, EnglandChristians Against PovertyCAP-US Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Liv LeDuc is a junior at Wheaton College and "the most reluctant future missionary." Though Liv grew up in the church, her own insecurities and bipolar disorder kept her from an intimate relationship with the Lord. She reluctantly chose to go to a Christian college, but while there, was overcome with the sincere faith her fellow classmates lived out. This encouragement propelled her to a personal relationship with Jesus, and a call to become a missionary. Be encouraged as you hear Liv move from being embarrassed about her faith, to wanting to share it with everyone.Liv said of her bipolar disorder: “I was definitely very alone. Pretty much just kind of me and God wrestling it out. I have a lot of very distinct memories of me quite literally just weeping and crying out to God and saying, ‘Where are you right now? Like, why am I going through this? I don't understand.'I just really could not see how it could be used for any good whatsoever. It was a lot of wrestling with God.”Learn what it was like to suffer from bipolar disorder, how Liv got help and was able to move forward, and what it means to have an authentic relationship with Christ where seeking Him means finding.OneWay Interns, apply today!Understanding bipolar disorder Bipolar disorder in ministry? a Christian perspective Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Today's One80 features testimonies from Muslim born believers from India, Turkey and Saudi Arabia, part of OneWay's Love Muslims initiative. Be encouraged as you see how God moved mightily in their lives to call them to saving faith in Jesus and hear how you can be part of making One80s happen, by praying for Muslims during Ramadan, their month of prayer and fasting. Join our Ramadan Prayer Challenge and get a Prayercast video delivered to your inbox every day that is guided by a former Muslim as they pray for their people. The subscriber joins along in this prayer, guided by prayer points and encouraging imagery of the land. According to Chris Ruge, Prayercast Director who oversees Love Muslims, “One of the unique things about Muslims is the vast majority earnestly desire to know the Creator God.  There's a strong faith in most Muslims around the world. The problem is the information they have about who God is is incorrect. And so if they continue to follow that information, they'll never find who God is. And so the reason we pray, especially during Ramadan, is during this month Muslims are fasting and praying. This is a time of heightened intensity where they're seeking after God to know him more and they believe that He'll reveal himself more during this month.  They're asking to know God more and we're coming alongside and saying, 'Yes, God, we join with Muslims and ask that you would reveal yourself that they would see who you are for the first time.'It's a beautiful way for God to usher us in prayer knowledgeably, strategically, fervently and passionately for a group of people we may have never considered praying for before.”There are lots of Muslim background believer testimonies on OneWay's Love Muslims page, find it here. To join the Ramadan Prayer Challenge and get a guided Prayercast Video delivered to your inbox every day of Ramadan, find it here. Listen to the full Ahmed Joktan's One80, Episode 11 and 12 here. Listen to Afghan former Muslim Shahe's One80, Episode 58 and 59 here. Listen to Iranian former Muslim Mahmoud's One80, Episodes 37 and 38 here.  Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Today's One80 is a rootin-tootin cowboy testimony! Monty Rieck was a cowboy through and through. Hear how he went from a “black hat wearing” cowboy–rodeo roping, gun toting and chasing the things of this world– to the Cowboy Preacher. Monty pursued a business venture and didn't know he was surrounded by Christians. He was overcome with the love they had for their wives, and his own need for a savior. After saying “Yeehaw” to Jesus, Monty demonstrated Christian love for his wife, and biblical forgiveness for her and the men who had wronged him.Today's Sendoff features OneWay Prayercast Manager, Joe Schweitzer, and some good ‘ole Cowboy Bible.  PrayercastPrayercast Ramadan Prayer Challenge, sign up today! Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Alexandra Justyna had overcome so much before coming to Jesus: drug and alcohol addiction, abuse, bullying. But it was actually her eating disorder that trumped everything else and did the most harm. And getting caught with an expired license? It was where God worked to get her in church, in the Word and on the way to real transformation through Jesus. Alexandra was so love-starved that when she encountered the Bread of Life, Alexandra had a mighty transformation.  She shares how being transformed by the renewing of her mind helped her overcome not just her eating disorder, but also helped her walk in truth and freedom from all sorts of addiction, giving listeners helpful tips to do the same.Today's Sendoff features Blind Tony.Helpful LinksAlexandra's Book, Unshackled by the TruthShare Your Story with One80! One80Podcast.com/ShareYourStoryHelp for Alcoholics Alcoholics Anonymous Help for Eating Disorders Rock Recovery Help for Drug Addiction Teen Challenge USACelebrate Recovery, Join a Group Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Izzy Koo grew up in a Christian home, but when her dad challenged her on what she believed, she didn't have answers. Soon thereafter her friends who walked away from faith gave her an ultimatum: choose us or choose God.Without thinking, Izzy chose God. This rejection was actually Izzy's turning point. She decided to learn more about this God who was worth losing friends over. “I decided in my heart to try to get to know this God I had claimed to believe. I was done just believing in Him simply because my parents did, or because I felt like I should.I wanted to believe in God for myself. So the first thing that made sense to do was to read my Bible.”Izzy poured through the Bible and eventually surrendered her life to Jesus. Izzy then developed a heart for others who were rejected.  Izzy is a student at Pepperdine University in Malibu. Helpful links:Izzy's book, Finding God, Finding Me: How I Met God as an Ordinary TeenagerIzzy on Instagram Izzy's blog, Finding MeListen to the song that moved Izzy: Michael W. Smith sings "I'm Surrounded (Fight My Battles)" Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Be blown away by today's One80 with Josh McDowell. He used to wait for Christians to speak out in class so that he could tear them up. That is, before Josh encountered Jesus himself. After some of these very students issued a challenge for Josh to disprove Christianity, hear how his quest brought him to the person of truth and took him from skeptic to one of the country's greatest evangelists, as well as the father of modern apologetics. Josh has faithfully served with Cru as an evangelist for 60 years. He's written more than 150 books, and given over 32,000 talks in 139 countries, addressing more than 46 million. Be encouraged by the power of forgiveness and incredible restoration in Josh's moving story. And enjoy the Sendoff, where TC Boyd the Artist shares a rap all about Josh's amazing life.Helpful links: Learn all about Josh! http://www.josh.org/More Than a Carpenter, Josh's story, 27 million in print!Evidence That Demands a Verdict, you gotta read this exhaustive tome of apologetic resources! Great review of Evidence that Demands a Verdict.Lodz Scroll, One of Josh's helpful Biblical proofs, watch the video.Josh McDowell Ministries,  Faith & Fact: Misconceptions, Who is Blaise Pascal50 years in ministry Cru video https://www.youtube.com/user/JoshMcDowellJosh helps make One80s happen! Listen to Rick Pierson's One80 , episode 9, to see what impact Josh played in one man's life.Wheaton CollegeBiola's Talbot School of Theology Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Join us for Part 2 of Shahe's inspiring One80 and hear more about God's loving and faithful pursuit of her to saving faith. Part 2 continues with a God-concealed pregnancy, a moving sermon on The Prodigal Son, The Judgment House, her dramatic coming to Jesus story with the mysterious "Good Job" man and what God did with her amazing Holy Book test.You will be encouraged as you hear the heart of someone from a totally different culture growing up among you and the very different perspectives Shahe had of Christianity before coming to faith herself.If you have a heart for Muslims but don't know how to reach out, today's One80 will be inspiring.Share your One80, here's how.Shahe's BlogBorn Afghan, Born American, Born Again, bookEl Greco paintingShalwar kameez, Afghan dressPrayercast AfghanistanPrayercast TalibanPrayercast Kabul Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Today's One80 is the story of Shahe Nahler, born in Afganistan, and God's loving and faithful pursuit of her to saving faith. It's a dramatic story of whispers from God Himself, and many people He placed in her life along the way. Hear how a high school prayer group was the first to witness to Shahe, but many more followed, including a nun, a compassionate doctor, and a televangelist.The gripping story is brought to you in two parts. Part 1 covers her view of Christianity, the glimpses of Jesus she witnessed, including the moving viewing of an El Greco painting, God warning Shahe Himself, and how her troubled marriage brought her to her first prayer to the God who created her.Shahe's BlogBorn Afghan, Born American, Born Again, bookEl Greco paintingShalwar kameez, Afghan dressPrayercast AfghanistanPrayercast TalibanPrayercast KabulWant to hear another Persian One80? Listen to Mahmoud's One80 Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

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, Elisa Terpstra, Anna Calloway and Brooke O'Carroll, and what the effects have been: an incredible outpouring of the Holy Spirit.Listen in as OneWay Minister-at-Large, Stan Key, clarifies the attributes of a revival. And hear from his wife, Katy, who was at the other famous Asbury revival that took place in 1970. Leave a review of One80 on your favorite pod player!Transcript of the show. Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Tytiyana "Ty" Jones was a victim of intense bullying. It caused her to have problems with self-image, propelled her to self-harm and even brought her to suicidal ideation. It was her brother who encouraged her, prayed for her and kept her alive, while himself incarcerated. Ty reclaimed her identity in Christ, able to now tackle the world with courageous faith and contagious charm, now serving as president of the Wheaton College Gospel Choir.Wheaton CollegeWheaton College Gospel ChoirGospel Choir VideoWheaton College Bridge ProgramSelf-harm crisis line Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Michael Buhrman was a naval-trained nuclear engineer, so why was he on the run as a fugitive, fleeing to Venezuela? His bad choices caught up with him and he was sentenced to 40 years in prison. Amazingly, Michael found himself with Christian cellmates at every turn. And that Bible he initially used as scratch paper? It transformed his life into the faithful witness he is today. Michael now holds a doctorate in Biblical studies. Today's Sendoff features Blind Tony in a poem that was inspired by Michael's story.Transcript of the showBible verses mentioned in the show:Proverbs 13:20Evil company corrupts good habitsHebrews 4:12John 15:13While we were yet sinnersMatthew 28:19When I was hungryA broken and contrite heartPrison ministries:Koinonia House Prison MinistryPrison Fellowship MinistryRadical Time OutFreedom from Within Prison Ministry Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Dale Hummel was called at a young age to be a pastor, while growing up as a missionary kid in Papua New Guinea. As the elders were standing around, the local Christians asked, “Who will take the gospel beyond the mountains?” It took Dale years to realize that he would be the one. But he had to overcome childhood trauma that developed into OCD to be able to fully realize God's plan for his life. Learn how he overcame OCD and the biblically-based steps you can take to retrain your mind that he outlines in his book, Reset: Live Every Day Like It's a New Day. And be encouraged as you see how God used Dale to bring the gospel beyond the mountains, as both Senior Pastor at Wooddale Church in Eden Prairie, MN, and passionate church planter. Do you have trauma from your past that is keeping you back from God's plan for your life? Today's show will encourage you in moving forward with Christ.Today's Sendoff features Michael Thompson, founder of OneWay.Helpful links:Transcript of the show Dale's book, Reset: Live Every Day Like It's a New DayFree download of Michael Thompson's Savior Like a Shepherd Lead UsAtlantic story on health benefits of ice creamAmit Sood, MD, Mayo ClinicOCD, Obsessive Compulsive DisorderWooddale ChurchThe Compass ChurchThe Timothy InitiativePapua New Guinea Prayercast Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Doreen Virtue grew up in Christian Science, which opened the door to the occult.She became the top author in New Age. Her angel worship tarot cards were a huge success and people flocked to her Youtube channel for New Age false wisdom. Not only did she have sold out standing-room only events, but stars were coming to her palatial Hawaii ranch to get readings from her."So much deception. It was only through God's grace and mercy that my eyes were opened."But open they did! As Doreen was listening to Truth for Life from Alistair Begg, as he described a false teacher, "It was the first time I remember consciously the Holy Spirit convicting me." She left New Age behind and was deceived no more, the name of her book.After becoming a believer, Doreen went to seminary, getting a Master's Degree in Biblical and Theological Studies from Western Seminary. Hear her sound advice on spotting the occult. And learn why New Age and Christianity could never blend.Helpful links:Deceived No More, Doreen's bookDoreen's YouTube channelDoreen on FacebookTruth for Life, Alistair Begg's Radio Program and PodcastNew Age vs. Christianity helpful chartGenesis 3Christian Science vs. Christianity helpful chartHebrews 9:27Colossians 2:18Western SeminaryDeuteronomy 182 Timothy 4Proverbs 3:5-6Billy Graham on Johnny Carson 1973 TV ShowHell's Best Kept Secret, Ray ComfortColossians 1 Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Kim Endraske was a passionate atheist who enjoyed debating Christians. Except that no one wanted to enter the ring with her. “The Christians that I knew really didn't know how to answer me, So when I would say some comment like, ‘How can you believe the Bible is real?' They would just kind of look at me; they couldn't really defend their faith.” Kim was really just waiting for someone to engage her hard questions. “I really had no idea what I was talking about. And if someone who was really wise and had studied, they probably could have sat down and really talked to me. But no one really was there to walk me through and explain to me, that actually, there are scientific reasons to believe.” This all changed when a new friend answered her prolific questions about Christianity, even though as Kim said, “He didn't have any idea really what to say.” But since he wasn't afraid to engage with her, when he actually shared the gospel, Kim became a believer. With her newfound faith, the Bible opened up for Kim and she embraced Christianity. Kim shares how her faith got her through the death of an infant and how she now helps others going through the same grief. Today's show will be especially helpful for those who are intimidated to engage with atheists. Host, Margaret Ereneta, said, “It's interesting, we get so intimidated around atheists, ardent atheists, passionate atheists, but we forget that we hold the truth and they don't have it. We have something that they need to hear. And I love that you're saying if someone would've just told me this or had an argument for me, or just had the courage to speak up, it really would've helped and they didn't.”Today's Sendoff is a guided prayer for atheists from OneWay's Prayercast. Helpful links:Transcript of the showTalking to atheists, Stand to ReasonOne80 episode with Jon NoyesWhere to find Kim:YouTubeBlog, TeachWhatIsGoodInstagramKim's book, God is Real: The Eyewitness Testimony of a Former AtheistKim's new Christmas book, From Creation to Christ: A Family Advent Devotional Tracing the Story of the SaviorKim's ministry to families continuing their pregnancy to term: www.AChildOfPromise.org Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Raised in a troubled home, Diane Dassing turned to drugs to manage her pain. She even became a cocaine dealer. When Diane got caught, she realized her childhood dry dose of religiosity came back to her when she needed it most. She confessed her sin and sought the Lord's help. This propelled Diane from dealer into the arms of the Healer. Diane courageously turned her struggle into a teaching tool to help others overcome their own addictions. Today's Sendoff is a poem from Wheaton College student Liv LeDuc.Diane submitted her story through One80's Share Your Story tool. Learn how to easily share your testimony with us or others by visiting us https://one80podcast.com/share-your-story/Helpful links:Tube TV (picture)What is a vinyl album? imagesEnglebert Humperdinck, Man without LoveTom Jones, She's a LadyKay Arthur, Precepts Bible study methodExplanation of Precept Bible Study methodMeet Diane DassingDiane Dassing Ministries, FacebookHelp for Addicts:Alcoholics AnonymousNarcotics AnonymousDrug Addicts AnonymousTeen Challenge Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Jonathan Hickory and trauma knew each other well. Childhood trauma coupled with on-the-job trauma as a police officer crippled Jonathan and compelled him to turn to alcohol as an escape. “Police officers see the darkest moments in peoples' lives in this fallen world,” Jonathan said in his book, Break Every Chain, which was made into a movie of the same name. A Christian family's response to their own pain and suffering made Christianity look intriguing, but Jonathan was so plagued with alcohol addiction that he didn't have true eyes to see.  “The more I drank, the further I withdrew from God. Angry outbursts became a daily activity for me. I was dying inside.”More pain and trauma followed Jonathan until his wife's desperate plea for him to join her at church. That day he heard that God has the final word on pain with a message from 1 Peter that compelled Jonathan to saving faith. "Jesus help me become the man my family needs me to be. Forgive me for what I've done. Help heal our wounds. Help me fix this mess I made please."As he slowly started saying yes to Jesus, his alcohol addiction abated and his marriage was restored.  Today's Sendoff features Liv LeDuc with a poem in honor of Jonathan's storyHelpful links: Break Every Chain bookBreak Every Chain movieFirst Steps for New Christians booklet1 Peter 2First Responder Ministries Jonathan recommends:The Navigators, navigatorsresponder.orgReboot Recovery rebootrecovery.comProtectors Peak protectorspeak.com Harbor of Grace, Maryland OpOverwatch OpOverwatch.org Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

David grew up in unfathomable circumstances in Maui, Hawaii–a hippie commune with ten moms, 23 siblings and a troubled father. As David was finally taken into Child Protective Services, he developed the drug habit of his father and grew even further from the person the Lord wanted him to be. His brothers made a surprise visit to confront David on his lifestyle.  Never having gone to church themselves, they told him to go. And David looked at them and said, “That's for old people. That's for boring people. No thank you!" But after their lecture, he felt a stirring in his inner being.Everything changed when David visited a church for the first time. Even though he said to himself, “I dare you to bless me,” the blessings came, along with a decision to follow Christ. And as he made the decision to be a 24-7 Christian rather than a Sunday Christian, he went from a druggie to an evangelist in the span of five minutes! His old drug habits disappeared. He soon became the evangelist at his high school and on to a career of discipleship and pastoring.  Today's Sendoff features Hawaiian ukulele artist, Mike Amore, in his musical prayer for Hawaiians devastated by wildfires.Helpful Links:Maui Wildfire Disaster Relief OrganizationsJesus, Lover of My Soul, Hillsong, 1993New Hope Church, Hilo, HawaiiLife.Church, Omaha Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Losing both parents at 12, Don Long quickly figured out how to navigate the world in what he calls, “bootstraps theology,” figuring life out on his own and taking no punches. But Don's theology only got him into trouble, even a knife fight. A loving step mother and caring mentors guided Don to the only source to really pull him out of his bootstraps–Jesus Christ. Don never thought he would make it past 18. But a kind mentor brought him to church. Don said of his early church days, "I literally would slip and sit in the back row. And then before the 'men' was done with 'amen,' I was out of there." God answered Don's desperate prayer to be able to read and understand the Bible, and from that moment, his life was changed. Don is now a pastor at Valley Church in West Des Moines, Iowa, where he heads up Valley Global missions.Helpful links:Don's Church, Valley Church, West Des Moines, IAJohn 10:10"God opposes the proud, but gives grace to the humble," Bible verseGreen Lake Conference Center, Green Lake, WI"My sheep hear my voice," Bible verse"For such a time as this," book of Esther, meaning"But God chose the foolish things of the world to shame the wise," Bible verse Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Dr. Thilak Pappu was a Hindu of Hindus. Raised by a guru, Thilak served as a worship leader, a temple builder, and a searching for God mountain climber.  The striving and idol worship were weighing him down. Slowly over time Thilak started to ask questions to the only God who was actually listening. And God answered those questions, through the Bible, other Christians and an encounter with actual Christian worship. After Thilak became a believer, he got commissioned to the mission field by none other than Billy Graham. Dr. Pappu holds his Doctorate in Ministry from Columbia International University and on the show, you'll hear valuable insights on Hinduism and reaching Hindus. Dr. Pappu studied 14 years under his guru, and as a believer, spent 14 years on his research on reaching Hindus. Today's Sendoff features OneWay's Heart Bible for the Nations.Contact Thilak with your questions. His email is Thilakpappu@hotmail.comHelpful links:Operation MobilizationBilly Graham sermon from 1987Cardiff Baptist College, WalesIsaiah 6Death of a Guru book, by MaharajHinduism from a Christian perspectiveSan Jose Bible CollegeColumbia International University, SCHeart Bible for the Nations Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

When you receive Jesus, you go from death to life, but with Heather King's testimony, she literally went from death to life.Heather was plagued with severe alcohol addiction, received numerous DUIs and was given several chances. But the final straw came in the ambulance, on her way to prison, where she died and was brought back to life by medical personnel. And while in prison, it was Jesus who revived Heather's soul.Learn how difficult it can be to overcome alcohol addiction and how Jesus can transform anyone. Heather now serves in post-prison ministry with Koinonia House.Today's Sendoff is OneWay Scripture Song, "Remember Those in Prison."OneWay Scripture Song free download, Remember Those in PrisonTranscript of the show.The lifelines that helped Heather:Pacific Garden MissionReformers UnanimousMoody ChurchNancy Lee DeMoss, Revive Our HeartsSeeking Him, from Revive Our HeartsPrison ministry where Heather now serves:Koinonia HouseRadical Time Out Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!OneWay Ministries

Raised in Myanmar, Zam Muan thought that faith was merely showing up for church. But when the Holy Spirit opened his eyes at a conference, Zam traded his complacency for a new passion to do God's will, and God gave him a new heart for worship. God's timing was perfect, as the trial that was about to unfold in Zam's life would require supernatural strength. Today's One180 is brought to you by OneWay interns including Zam Muan (Music, Taylor University), hosted by Liv LeDuc (Communication, Wheaton College), and the Sendoff is featuring Ty Jones (Communication, Wheaton College).Helpful Links:Transcript of the showOneWay Young AdultsMission Network News, the crisis in Myanmar (Burma)Guitarist, Chit San Maung, Zam mentions that inspired himTaylor UniversityInternational House of PrayerMake a Wish FoundationPray for Myanmar with PrayercastSagaing Region of MyanmarAct Six Scholarship Zam Mentions Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!

The Hound of Heaven had been pursuing Mike D'Virgilio for many years. But when he was just minding his own business at a gathering, a complete stranger pulled up in a VW Bug, made a beeline to Mike, told him about Jesus, and left. The Good News the stranger shared would change Mike's life forever. If you ever get leery of talking to strangers about Jesus, you will be encouraged by this One80! Helpful Links:Transcript of the showMike's Book, UninventedThe Robe novelJesus of Nazareth Miniseries from the 70s, 40th anniversary editionThe NavigatorsThe God Who Was There, SchaefferHound of Heaven poemMike Explains The Bridge Gospel Illustration Herbie the Love Bug Theme Song. You gotta dance the 70s thing to this one!Chuck SwindollFullerton Free Church Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!

John Kirkby, CBE, was raised in West Yorkshire, England and became orphaned at 18 years old. Anger and trouble followed and his career was a feared debt-collector. But soon, the tables were turned--John was the one in poverty and extreme debt. At the end of his rope and seemingly without hope, he found Jesus. As a result, John decided not just to quit his career, but to help those in extreme poverty find financial freedom, using his expertise to free them from their debt and point them to Jesus, the ONE who truly liberates us. Christians Against Poverty is now the pre-eminent Christian ministry in the UK and serves the poor in several other countries.Today's Sendoff features the two-minute testimony from One80 listener Desiree Davis. Write yours using our easy Share Your Story tool. Helpful Links:CAP AmericaChristians Against Poverty, UKGet a free copy of John's Memoir, NeverthelessCAP Money coursePsalm 37, the Psalm John read at churchThe Cross and the Switchblade bookThe Cross and the Switchblade movieTranscript of the showShare Your Story using our One80 easy writing toolTwitter CAP AmericaFacebook CAP America Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!

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 that's when a mysterious man showed up on the beach. That man was Michael Thompson, founder of OneWay, while he was serving as a missionary in Ghana. Through the love of Michael and the Christians on his team, David was being drawn ever closer to the truth of Jesus.  Hear the amazing circumstances that finally propelled David to commit to Jesus and how that same love spurred on his entire family to become Christians. It's a story that has Acts 16:31 written all over: "Believe on the Lord Jesus and you will be saved--you and your household." Helpful links:Jesus Film Riders VideoWhat do Muslims believe, from Christianity TodayPrayercast GhanaPrayercast South AfricaHow to rate One80 on SpotifyTranscript of the show Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!

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 and his new life in Christ began. He started serving door to door, but now for the true church of God. He serves as a missions pastor and has never looked back.Learn what it was like for David to grow up Jehovah's Witness, what they believe, and how difficult it was to walk away. Be encouraged as you see how God used many people and circumstances to bring David to saving faith, including a chain-smoking Jesus actor, an alcoholic who did a complete 180 right in front of David, and a complete stranger on Alligator Alley. Be moved by today's Sendoff, which features OneWay Scripture Song I Carried You. Helpful links:Free download of I Carried You. Transcript of the showJehovah's Witness on PrayercastJehovah's Witness BeliefsHow to share with a JW who comes to your doorEvangelism ExplosionHow to share a One80 Podcast with SpotifyThe real Alligator Alley in Florida Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website.Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.Share One80, here's how!

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. Today's sendoff features Blind Tony with a poem inspired by Valeria's story. Helpful links from the show:Prayercast UkraineJesus Take the Wheel, Carrie UnderwoodKingda Ka Rollercoaster, Six Flags, New Jersey, ride it virtuallyHelp for Those Trapped in Abuse, Focus MinistriesNational Domestic Abuse Hotline800-799-7233When Your Ex Kidnaps Your Kids ArticleLearn about the Ukranian city of DniproFree Ukranian language course Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.

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 Wayside Cross Ministries, James was able to finally lay drugs to rest and put Jesus in the center of his life. Because of his transformation, friends refer to him as "contagious and infectious." James devotes his time to spreading the love of Jesus and now serves as a greeter at his church and serves at Wayside Cross.Our Sendoff features poetry from Niko Hays.https://www.waysidecross.org/Niko Hays Video on Jameshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWEvYB44Ohs Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.

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 you by OneWay's Love Muslims. Be encouraged as you hear about God working in Iran and the Muslim world. Helpful Links:Pray with Prayercast for Muslims during Ramadanhttps://www.prayercast.com/love-muslims-landing.htmlOneWay Love Muslims Testimonieshttps://prayercast.com/testimonies-landing.htmlPsalm 18Psalm 18:1-3 to songWhat is Sufism?Christian Research Institute repost of Elliot Miller, originally published in Forward, volume 9, number 1 (1986). Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.

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 church. ”He got me so angry. I said, ‘Yes, I'm coming.' My student turned back to me. He said, ‘You're going to church?' I said, ‘Of course I'm going to church. This is my country. I give up blood for this country. This is Islamic country; this is my city. We give a right to Christians to have a church in my city. I'm going to burn that church down!'”In Part 1 hear what it was like to grow up in Iran, what he thought of Christians and how Mahmoud started reading the Bible to fight them. Our Sendoff today features Prayercast. Sign up for Prayercast's 2023 Ramadan Prayer Challenge to pray for Muslims all over the world during the 30 days of Ramadan. https://www.prayercast.com/love-muslims-landing.htmlRead about the unprecedented Christian growth in Iran with this Mission Network News story!https://www.mnnonline.org/mission_groups/transform-iran/ Follow One80 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or our website. Never miss a One80. Join our email list. Follow us on Instagram.