Mon, 08 Jun 2026 11:07:58 -0500 https://www.buzzsprout.com/2591962 en-us © 2026 Invest In The Lord yes f7cc098a-088a-5eb3-b6c5-596a0d12bddb Adrian Martinez episodic false Testimonies of former mobsters, gang members, criminals, addicts, and drug dealers — each powerfully changed by Jesus Christ.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) Adrian Martinez https://storage.buzzsprout.com/jhtqqz4rpbu9dfrvkgf13t21xnlv?.jpg From Street Life to Jesus Christ: Brian Kinyon | Gangsters For Jesus Today, I am honored to be joined by Brian Kinyon, a man whose story is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Brian has an incredible testimony of how he triumphed over the grip of addiction and the challenges of prison. After years of struggle, he found his way to a deep, personal relationship with the Lord—a journey that has since shaped his life in remarkable ways. Today, Brian continues to serve with unwavering dedication. He is a proud member of Gangsters for Jesus ministry, and his commitment to spreading the gospel through his music, as he creates Christian songs that inspire and uplift.

]]> Today, I am honored to be joined by Brian Kinyon, a man whose story is a testament to the transformative power of faith. Brian has an incredible testimony of how he triumphed over the grip of addiction and the challenges of prison. After years of struggle, he found his way to a deep, personal relationship with the Lord—a journey that has since shaped his life in remarkable ways. Today, Brian continues to serve with unwavering dedication. He is a proud member of Gangsters for Jesus ministry, and his commitment to spreading the gospel through his music, as he creates Christian songs that inspire and uplift.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19225544 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 -0500 4523 19 full false Fighting Man Finds Salvation in Jesus Christ | Justin Kimball | Gangsters For Jesus Today, I have the privilege of sharing the powerful story of Justin Kimball. This is not just any story—Justin’s testimony is raw, real, and heartbreaking. So, brace yourselves. Justin’s life began in  pain, abuse, turmoil, and a series of events that led him down a path of violence and despair. He’s also a veteran. It took years. years of struggle, of darkness for Justin to find the strength to step into a right relationship with the Lord. But against all odds, he did. Since then, the Lord has not only healed him, but has gifted him with the incredible ability to reach out and help others find their way to the Lord.

]]> Today, I have the privilege of sharing the powerful story of Justin Kimball. This is not just any story—Justin’s testimony is raw, real, and heartbreaking. So, brace yourselves. Justin’s life began in  pain, abuse, turmoil, and a series of events that led him down a path of violence and despair. He’s also a veteran. It took years. years of struggle, of darkness for Justin to find the strength to step into a right relationship with the Lord. But against all odds, he did. Since then, the Lord has not only healed him, but has gifted him with the incredible ability to reach out and help others find their way to the Lord.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19225543 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 -0500 2880 18 full false From MS-13 Gang to Salvation in Jesus Christ | Michael Mata Testimony Today, I am honored to be joined by Michael Mata. Michael’s journey is one of profound transformation he was once a member of the notorious MS13 gang, but through the grace of God, he found redemption. Born into the harsh realities of gang life, Michael’s early years were shaped by a path that seemed destined for destruction. His journey led him to prison. But in a story of unexpected grace, Michael shares how he came to Christ not by plan, but by divine intervention. Since his conversion, Michael has become a dedicated soldier in the ‘Gangsters for Jesus’ Ministry, living out his faith with passion and purpose.

]]> Today, I am honored to be joined by Michael Mata. Michael’s journey is one of profound transformation he was once a member of the notorious MS13 gang, but through the grace of God, he found redemption. Born into the harsh realities of gang life, Michael’s early years were shaped by a path that seemed destined for destruction. His journey led him to prison. But in a story of unexpected grace, Michael shares how he came to Christ not by plan, but by divine intervention. Since his conversion, Michael has become a dedicated soldier in the ‘Gangsters for Jesus’ Ministry, living out his faith with passion and purpose.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19225542 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 -0500 3425 17 full false From Gang Leader To Follow of Jesus Christ | Richard Montes AKA “Grandpa” Today, I am joined by Richard Montes also known by his gang name “Grandpa”. Richard was once a powerful gang leader, consumed by the darkness of addiction. He opens up about the painful journey that led him down a path of destruction. For over two decades, Richard was trapped in the brutal cycle of prison life. But through years of struggle and soul-searching, he found the light of the Lord, and in that moment, his life began to change. Today, he stands as a living testament to the power of faith, redemption, and second chances. 

]]> Today, I am joined by Richard Montes also known by his gang name “Grandpa”. Richard was once a powerful gang leader, consumed by the darkness of addiction. He opens up about the painful journey that led him down a path of destruction. For over two decades, Richard was trapped in the brutal cycle of prison life. But through years of struggle and soul-searching, he found the light of the Lord, and in that moment, his life began to change. Today, he stands as a living testament to the power of faith, redemption, and second chances. 

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19225540 Fri, 22 May 2026 22:00:00 -0500 2655 16 full false Lost in Chaos, Found in Christ: A Gangster’s Redemption | Dave Evans Welcome back to another powerful testimony. Today, I have the privilege of speaking with Dave Evans. Dave is a former prison gang member who struggled with addiction but found salvation through the Lord. In this heartfelt conversation, Dave opens up about his childhood and the choices that led him down a destructive path. Today, Dave is an active member of the Gangsters for Jesus ministry, a group whose inspiring testimonies I have been honored to hear.

]]> Welcome back to another powerful testimony. Today, I have the privilege of speaking with Dave Evans. Dave is a former prison gang member who struggled with addiction but found salvation through the Lord. In this heartfelt conversation, Dave opens up about his childhood and the choices that led him down a destructive path. Today, Dave is an active member of the Gangsters for Jesus ministry, a group whose inspiring testimonies I have been honored to hear.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19029929 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 3470 15 full false From Prison & Gang Life to Full-Time Christian: King Lexodus Today, I have the privilege of being joined by Brother Lex, also known by his rap name, King Lexodus. In this heartfelt conversation, Lex opens up about how he was drawn into a life of gangs, drug dealing, and rap at a young age. His journey led him through years of struggles, with multiple stints in jail. But it was when he faced a life-changing case that ultimately landed him in prison that everything took a turn. It was in that darkest moment that Lex cried out to the Lord for help. Since then, his life has been completely transformed.

]]> Today, I have the privilege of being joined by Brother Lex, also known by his rap name, King Lexodus. In this heartfelt conversation, Lex opens up about how he was drawn into a life of gangs, drug dealing, and rap at a young age. His journey led him through years of struggles, with multiple stints in jail. But it was when he faced a life-changing case that ultimately landed him in prison that everything took a turn. It was in that darkest moment that Lex cried out to the Lord for help. Since then, his life has been completely transformed.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19029925 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 4015 14 full false I Was Shot 5 Times & Was Saved By The Lord | Gangster, Rapper & Drug Dealer | Big Perk Today I am joined by Big Perk. Big Perk was known back in the day for being a hip hop artist, gang member, and drug dealer. Perk worked alongside many famous Texas rappers. One night Perk almost lost his life after getting shot 5 times in a drive by. If it wasn’t for the Lord he wouldn’t be here. Listen and learn how Perk transformed his life leaving the street life alone and became a preacher.

]]> Today I am joined by Big Perk. Big Perk was known back in the day for being a hip hop artist, gang member, and drug dealer. Perk worked alongside many famous Texas rappers. One night Perk almost lost his life after getting shot 5 times in a drive by. If it wasn’t for the Lord he wouldn’t be here. Listen and learn how Perk transformed his life leaving the street life alone and became a preacher.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19029922 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 3443 13 full false (Formerly SIR DYNO) David Rocha | From Gangster Rapper To Senior Pastor Today I am joined by David Rocha! David was a well known rapper in the 90s - 2000s. His rap name was Sir Dyno. During the same time he was also a drug dealer and a gang member. David became very well known on the street by the police and from his music. He would eventually get arrested and go to prison. While in prison David surrendered his life to the Lord. Since he has been free he has been sharing the gospel.

]]> Today I am joined by David Rocha! David was a well known rapper in the 90s - 2000s. His rap name was Sir Dyno. During the same time he was also a drug dealer and a gang member. David became very well known on the street by the police and from his music. He would eventually get arrested and go to prison. While in prison David surrendered his life to the Lord. Since he has been free he has been sharing the gospel.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19029918 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 3992 12 full false I Was Addicted To Heroin! This Is How JESUS Saved Me… | Joshua Zatkoff Today I am joined by a man who is a former drug addict. His name is Joshua Zatkoff. Joshua shares his testimony of how the Lord saved him from drug addiction! Joshua is now serving God and sharing with people his testimony. 

]]> Today I am joined by a man who is a former drug addict. His name is Joshua Zatkoff. Joshua shares his testimony of how the Lord saved him from drug addiction! Joshua is now serving God and sharing with people his testimony. 

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-19029917 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 20:00:00 -0500 4165 11 full false Former Prison Gangster Becomes A Church Member! | Jamie Botello Part 3 Today I have a returning guest coming on today named Jamie Botello. This is part #3. He is a former prison gangster that found God. Jamie shares today how prison changes you, how he studied about God for 2 years straight, how he got out of prison and had some slip ups, and how he eventually got back on track . Jamie has accomplished many things since he has given his life to the Lord.

]]> Today I have a returning guest coming on today named Jamie Botello. This is part #3. He is a former prison gangster that found God. Jamie shares today how prison changes you, how he studied about God for 2 years straight, how he got out of prison and had some slip ups, and how he eventually got back on track . Jamie has accomplished many things since he has given his life to the Lord.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18802946 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 3451 10 full false From Serving The Streets To Serving As A Pastor For 40 Years! | Gilbert Burns Testimony Today I am joined by a former gangster who became a pastor! Gilbert shares with us today his life of crime and his family's influence with gangs. Gilbert speaks on doing drugs, robberies, fighting, and more with his gang. He ended up getting locked up and gave his life to the Lord! Gilbert has now been a pastor for over 40 plus years!

]]> Today I am joined by a former gangster who became a pastor! Gilbert shares with us today his life of crime and his family's influence with gangs. Gilbert speaks on doing drugs, robberies, fighting, and more with his gang. He ended up getting locked up and gave his life to the Lord! Gilbert has now been a pastor for over 40 plus years!

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18802943 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 2867 9 full false Former Prison Gangster Puts In Work For Gang | Now Puts In Work For God! | Robert Ortega | Gangsters For Jesus Today I am Robert Ortega. Robert is a former gangster that found God. Rob speaks on how he went to prison and joined an organized crime gang (The Family). While in and out of prison and committing crimes he started to study the Bible and go to Bible studies. One day Rob had enough of the life he was living and cried a prayer out to the Lord. Since then nothing has ever been the same. 

]]> Today I am Robert Ortega. Robert is a former gangster that found God. Rob speaks on how he went to prison and joined an organized crime gang (The Family). While in and out of prison and committing crimes he started to study the Bible and go to Bible studies. One day Rob had enough of the life he was living and cried a prayer out to the Lord. Since then nothing has ever been the same. 

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18802942 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 3523 8 full false 7 YEARS In PRISON For A Party Fight Gone Wrong | Steve Hopper Today I am joined by Steve Hopper who is going to share his testimony. Steve grew up training to be a professional football player. One night while he was in high school he went out to a party. At this party a fight broke out and Steve was charged for participating in the fight which led to someone being put in a coma. Steve ended up getting sentenced to prison for 10 years for this crime. During this time he was sent to a very deadly prison. While he was at his lowest point he called out a prayer to the Lord and in that moment everything changed for him!

]]> Today I am joined by Steve Hopper who is going to share his testimony. Steve grew up training to be a professional football player. One night while he was in high school he went out to a party. At this party a fight broke out and Steve was charged for participating in the fight which led to someone being put in a coma. Steve ended up getting sentenced to prison for 10 years for this crime. During this time he was sent to a very deadly prison. While he was at his lowest point he called out a prayer to the Lord and in that moment everything changed for him!

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18802939 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 2327 7 full false Shot In The Face & Hit By A Car! | God Saved Me! | Drew Anderson Today I am joined by Drew Anderson. Drew was abandoned and adopted at a very young age. He eventually turned to a life of crime while trying to find identity. Drew had a few taps on his shoulder from the Lord wanting him to change. Such as being shot in the face and run over by a car. There is a reason that Drew is still alive today and sharing his life story with us. Pay close attention as Drew takes us back to when the Lord saved his life on more than one occasion.

]]> Today I am joined by Drew Anderson. Drew was abandoned and adopted at a very young age. He eventually turned to a life of crime while trying to find identity. Drew had a few taps on his shoulder from the Lord wanting him to change. Such as being shot in the face and run over by a car. There is a reason that Drew is still alive today and sharing his life story with us. Pay close attention as Drew takes us back to when the Lord saved his life on more than one occasion.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18802936 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 2282 6 full false Prison Gangster Puts In Work For Gang! Then Find God! | Jamie Botello | Part 2 Today’s podcast I am joined by a former prison gang member named Jamie Botello. This is his second time being on my podcast. If you haven’t seen the first one the link for that is in the video description. In today's podcast we dive deeper into Jamie’s time in prison. Because not only did he join a prison gang but he also gave his life to the Lord. We go into detail about the work he put in for the prison gang he joined. And most importantly we talk about the work God was doing on Jamie. Jamie has totally reformed his life around and gave his life to the Lord! He is living proof that with God you can achieve many things. 

]]> Today’s podcast I am joined by a former prison gang member named Jamie Botello. This is his second time being on my podcast. If you haven’t seen the first one the link for that is in the video description. In today's podcast we dive deeper into Jamie’s time in prison. Because not only did he join a prison gang but he also gave his life to the Lord. We go into detail about the work he put in for the prison gang he joined. And most importantly we talk about the work God was doing on Jamie. Jamie has totally reformed his life around and gave his life to the Lord! He is living proof that with God you can achieve many things. 

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18802932 Fri, 06 Mar 2026 12:00:00 -0600 4085 5 full false From A Crip Gangster To A Christian | Jahcal’s Testimony Today’s podcast I am joined by a former Crip gang member named Jahcal! He shares what it was like growing up in Cleveland and what led him to joining a gang. He describes some of the crimes he was doing while he was in the gang. Jahcal would go on to encounter the Holy Spirit. Shortly after that he gave his life to the Lord and left his gang behind.

]]> Today’s podcast I am joined by a former Crip gang member named Jahcal! He shares what it was like growing up in Cleveland and what led him to joining a gang. He describes some of the crimes he was doing while he was in the gang. Jahcal would go on to encounter the Holy Spirit. Shortly after that he gave his life to the Lord and left his gang behind.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18637119 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600 2756 4 full false Former Prison Gangster Finds God In Prison | Jamie Botello Today’s podcast I am joined by a former prison gang member named Jamie Botello. He talks about his early life of crime and how it escalated. Jamie went on to go to prison twice for selling drugs. While in prison he was involved in riots and a lot of violence. Then one day the Lord came knocking for Jamie when he didn’t see it coming. Jamie has totally reformed his life around and gave his life to the Lord! He is living proof that with God you can achieve many things.

]]> Today’s podcast I am joined by a former prison gang member named Jamie Botello. He talks about his early life of crime and how it escalated. Jamie went on to go to prison twice for selling drugs. While in prison he was involved in riots and a lot of violence. Then one day the Lord came knocking for Jamie when he didn’t see it coming. Jamie has totally reformed his life around and gave his life to the Lord! He is living proof that with God you can achieve many things.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18637114 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600 4281 3 full false A Story of a Gang Leader Turned Pastor | Troy Evans On today's podcast I am joined by Troy Evans who is a former gang leader! Troy takes us back to his early life and what events lead him to joining a gang. He worked his way up in this organized gang and became a leader of his own set. During his time as a leader there was a gang war that was going on that led him to moving away. Troy would eventually leave the gang life behind and give his life to the Lord. He has now changed his life around and has become a pastor. 

]]> On today's podcast I am joined by Troy Evans who is a former gang leader! Troy takes us back to his early life and what events lead him to joining a gang. He worked his way up in this organized gang and became a leader of his own set. During his time as a leader there was a gang war that was going on that led him to moving away. Troy would eventually leave the gang life behind and give his life to the Lord. He has now changed his life around and has become a pastor. 

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18637113 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600 1982 2 full false Former Gangster Isaiah Blancas Becomes The Gangster Preacher On today’s podcast I am joined by a former gang member named Isaiah Blancas. During our chat today we talk about Isaiah's early life, joining a gang, dealing drugs, & going to prison many times. Then towards the end of the podcast Isaiah shares how he came to find God. After that he had a burning desire to want to learn more about God.

]]> On today’s podcast I am joined by a former gang member named Isaiah Blancas. During our chat today we talk about Isaiah's early life, joining a gang, dealing drugs, & going to prison many times. Then towards the end of the podcast Isaiah shares how he came to find God. After that he had a burning desire to want to learn more about God.

]]> Adrian Martinez Buzzsprout-18637112 Fri, 06 Feb 2026 13:00:00 -0600 2489 1 full false