In a jail cell in 2002 Glenn felt God urging him to start writing books. With 7 years of a prison sentence for drug trafficking left he obeyed. Filled with the power of the Holy Spirit, Glenn wrote for a year and then questioned if it was God who was urging him to write. Within a week a random letter arrived from Hope for Today Ministries in Tustin, Californiathat was addressed to an inmate who went home over a year prior. Inside the letter was a little note that said, “Here is what you asked for on how to write books.” 

Over 17 years later, God has used Glenn to publish over 77 books. The first 10 books shined a light on the drug war and prison conditions that he spoke about on TV and in radio interviews. Then he started writing prayer books and became confused on how people would judge him, especially within the church. He began to realize that God’s Plan of Redemption is to be bold to explain what God delivered him from. He now writes about the prophecies of God that point to Jesus Christ and feels compelled to preach the Gospel. 

In this episode Glenn discusses how he left his life as a drug dealer on the streets with his younger brother to sell meth surrounded by Mexican cartel and finally find his way to preach the Word of God. The Enemy had him locked in fear and self-loathing, but he found his way to Christ. Glenn’s journey is inspiring. Be blessed and be welcome at God’s Men of Influence.

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Psalm 37:7-9 - "Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret—it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land." 

In this episode Dino talks with Antonio Zanellato, the first guest who has yet to surrender to God. Antonio has never been a patient man, but is ready for change. He is trying to learn forgiveness so that he can let go.  If you can’t forgive, the devil uses that door as a way in. Antonio is from Italy and came to the US in 2009. He grew up fatherless in Northern Italy, but was taken to Naples to live with his Grandparents.  He was not close to his mother and had mixed feelings about his dad.  Antonio was waiting for his dad to rescue him, a day that never came. 

As he grew older, Antonio never turned away from a fight and went from being a good kid to one who was not. From 14 to 19 Antonio robbed, defrauded and stole cars all along knowing that it was wrong and only for validation. At 24 he was sat down by a family member and was told no one is going to save you. This belief led to objectivism and atheism. Antonio did not care about others for the next 10 years. Antonio got married and came to America, but within a few years infidelity crept in. 

When Antonio met his second wife Jan it changed his life.  Her love is so complete and when she got pregnant, Antonio began feeling closer to God, but was not sure what to do until he discovered the book “Wild Are Art” by John Eldritch. He went through many dark times, but the worst was just 2 weeks ago brought on by shame, fear and guilt. Antonio has a family and when he resigned his job without another, he put them at risk.  We pray for Antonio’s growth in God and we pray for his family and for him to find employment.

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Romans 8:1 "Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus." 

In this episode Dino talks to Doug Travato about his journey to find God. They discuss pride, ego, gratitude, humility and God’s blessings.   

Doug is a man who is very repentant about the people he’s hurt in his past. He grew in a non-Christian home in Southern California and was never disciplined.  Doug joined the strongest Italian gang in town.  Fighting, drinking and skipping school was the norm and continued into college.  At 26, he ran off to Reno and married his sweetheart from the 2nd grade.  She was the only Christian in his life and helped to save Doug.  

Things took a dark turn when Doug’s wife was told she had an Aneurism of the Aorta. She needed immediate surgery.  She called men at the church to pray over her and when the doctors went to look for the Aneurism it was gone, but they wanted to open her up.  Doug fell to his knees and gave himself to God.  The next day he refused to let her go into surgery.  She got over her pneumonia and the Aneurism never re-appeared. 

At a financial low point where it felt like his world was falling apart, a Christian brother told Doug “God doesn’t care about your comfort he cares about your character.” He began talking to Christ all the time.  His new mantra is “May the rest of my life be the best of my life for Christ.”

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On Father's Day in 1974 Freeman Palmore's father passed away and at 17 years old he denounced God.  What was to follow was 28 years of drugs, alcohol, infidelity and male prostitution that took him away from his wife, 3 daughters and son from another woman. 

Freeman Palmore never taught his children about God.  He believed God had left him, but it was he who turned his back on God.  Freeman abused drugs and alcohol and cheated on his wife until he was finally kicked out of the house.  He made his way to New Orleans where the substance abuse continued and Freeman became a male prostitute to pay for his addictions.  There he had a son, but soon left for California and the Costa Rica.  In 2002 a near death drug overdose sent him into rehab where he rededicated himself to God and his family. 

Dino and Freeman also discussed:

• Abuse
• Infidelity
• Addiction
• Prostitution
• Trust in Christ
• Parenthood
• Repentance 
• Making amends                                                                          

This is Freeman's testimony.

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Steve Murrin is a recovering sex addict who found himself in such pain that he planned his own suicide.   The grace of God stepped in and with a cinderblock and chain in his trunk, Steve called a crisis hotline.  The police tracked his car down and admitted him to a hospital where he was kept until his crisis was over.  Unfortunately, the deep rooted pain from being abused as a child by his stepfather left the scars that led to his addictions yet again. 

Steve had no good answer when his 10 year old daughter asked him why he wanted to die and no good way of dealing with the pain when her mother took her and moved them away.  When the dark thoughts came again and all hope was lost, Steve was saved by 3 books given to him by a friend.  The day he handed back the 3rd book, he was hungry for the Word of the Lord.   In this episode Steve and Dino discuss:

• Abuse
• Pornography
• Addiction
• Suicide
• Trust in Christ
• Parenthood
• Repentance                                                                           

This is Steve's testimony.

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Jerry Fisher and his brothers were beaten by his father.  Although he has forgiven his father, it left deep wounds that he still reconciles today.  In his 30's Jerry traveled for work, made lots of money and lived like he was single, but it wasn't the way to happiness.  At 40 years old Jerry found Christ.  A few years later, he brought his daughter to recovery at Mariner's Church for a meth addiction.  Jerry was angry with her boyfriend, whom he believed was the cause of her 3 year addiction.  God spoke to Jerry.  He drove to her boyfriend's house and reunited him with his own estranged father.  In this episode Jerry and Dino discuss:

• Abuse
• Marriage
• Infidelity
• Divorce
• Addiction
• Trust in Christ
• Parenthood
• Repentance                                                                           

This is Jerry's testimony.

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When Jamie Looney left the military, his life took an ugly turn toward drugs, alcohol and infidelity.  He and his wife Crystal, obsessed with partying, became less involved with their children.  Jamie's oldest son Sebastian began using drugs. Although Jamie and his wife eventually found Christ, it was too late to change the path Sebastian was on, until on Christmas Eve he was arrested for a serious crime.  This is Jamie's testimony. In this episode, Jamie and Dino discuss:

1. Growing up on the Yakama Indian reservation where drugs and alcohol were prevalent.
2. Deploying as a Marine and the effect on his family.
3. Leaving the military.
4. Drugs, Alcohol and Infidelity in his marriage.
5. Finding Christ through influential Christian men.
6. His son's spiral into drugs and crime.
7. Driving from Minnesota across the country on Christmas Eve to be at his son's arraignment.
8. Surrendering to Christ when his son is sentenced to 17 years.

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Correct your spiritual damage as early as you can.  Today at 70 years old, Dino's guest Jim Hogan is an ambassador for Jesus Christ, but it has not always been the case.  In this episode Jim and Dino discuss Jim's "Standing Stone Ministry" as well as:

1. Jim's marriage of 48 years

2. Growing up in a dysfunctional alcoholic family.

3. Finding and losing Surrogate parents in a terrible accident.

4. The loss of a mentor to suicide.

5. Building and losing a multi-million dollar business.

6. Ego and Isolation.

7. Dealing with Financial Loss.

8. Moral troubles inside a popular ministry. 

Recommended Books:

1. Leadership is an art - Max Depree

2. Team of Teams - General Stan McChrystal

3. Prayer Shield - C. Peter Wagner

"And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who[ have been called according to his purpose" - Romans 8:28

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Betrayed and molested by a family member, Eric Botelho had many trials before finding God. In this episode Eric and Dino discuss his sober living homes Sanctuary House as well as:

1. His Christianity - God did not call him to be comfortable or safe.

2. Radical Encounters with Jesus. 

3. The Effects of sexual molestation by a trusted family member.

4. Running with a crew and being the only survivor with his brother.

5. The power of his mother in the fight against his addictions.

6. Adulterous relationships.

7. How his family was pushed away by the Catholic Church.

8. God put people in his life to show him Jesus.

9. Choosing faith on days you don't feel it.

10. Seminary Training

11. Anchored Recovery Community

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.” - Matthew 11:28-30

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Dino continues his conversation with Jon Lugo.  What is the purpose behind our trials?  This answer is beyond us.  We only need to know that there is a purpose.  We call this knowledge faith.  In this episode  Jon Lugo discusses:

1. Coming clean about his drug dealing.

1. Seeing God for the first time in his parents forgiveness

1. Being Unprepared to Surrender to God.

1. Telling the truth to 110 fraternity brothers

1. Safely removing himself from the drug dealing organization.

1. Working through his fear.

1. God reveals himself amidst massive withdrawal symptoms.

1. Becoming a prayer leader at church.

1. Reconnecting with his ex-girlfriend, breaking up with her, becoming friends with her and marrying her.

1. Allowing God to guide his life.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - Jame 1 Verse 2&3 

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What is the purpose behind our trials?  This answer is beyond us.  We only need to know that there is a purpose.  We call this knowledge faith.  In this episode Dino talks with Jon Lugo about his faith as well as:

1. The Power of Sharing Your Christianity

2. The Pain of Denying Jesus.

3. Drugs and Alcohol.

4. Selling drugs at church.

5. Fighting with a pipe, arrested & sent to court.

6. Unleashing his drug addiction in college.

7. Selling drugs on a large scale.

8. Being attracted to evil.

9. The power of guilt.

"Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds,  because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance." - Jame 1 Verse 2&3

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