Light Has Dawned
Born in the heart of Chicago, Light Has Dawned brings you raw, honest stories of transformation from people who have walked through real darkness and encountered the hope of Jesus Christ.
Former gang members, ex-inmates, survivors of trauma, police officers, chaplains, ministry leaders, and community voices share their stories of struggle, faith, redemption, and purpose.
These conversations carry the grit of Chicago's streets and the grace of a God who still saves, heals, restores, and transforms lives.
Every episode is honest, personal, and rooted in the truth that no life is beyond the reach of God's redemption.
Our name is inspired by Matthew 4:16 (NKJV):
"The people who sat in darkness have seen a great light, and upon those who sat in the region and shadow of death Light has dawned."
Real people. Real stories. Real redemption.
Light Has Dawned.
Light Has Dawned
Latest Episodes
Four Years of Faith: From Podcast to Prison Ministry | Omar & Ann Calvillo
What began as one step of faith became a mission to bring the hope of Jesus Christ into some of the darkest places.On October 2, 2022, Omar Calvillo launched the Wrong to Strong Chicago Podcast, inspired by Hebrews 11:8 a...
From the Vault: He Shouldn’t Have Survived | Victor Perez’s Testimony
FROM THE VAULT: In this powerful testimony of redemption, Omar Calvillo sits down with Victor Perez of Baytown, Texas, to hear his journey from the streets to a life transformed by faith.Growing up around drugs, crime, and ...
From the Vault | From Homelessness to Hope: Vinny De Leon's Testimony
From a pastor's kid to a life consumed by drugs, alcohol, and destructive choices. From financial success to losing everything and sleeping in his truck. Vinny De Leon's story is a powerful testimony of redemption, restoration, and the life-cha...
From the Vault | Javier Garcia | From 10-to-Life to Eternal Life
🎙️ FROM THE VAULTWe're revisiting conversations from our podcast archive, bringing you powerful stories of redemption. Whether you're hearing them for the first time or listening again, we pray these testimonies remind you that th...
From Darkness to Light: The Gospel Journey | Why I Wrote This Book
In this short episode, I share the heart behind my new book, From Darkness to Light: The Gospel Journey, and the biblical theme that inspired it.From the opening pages of Genesis to Jesus Christ, the Light of the World, the theme ...
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