Invest In Yourself Podcast

Adrian Martinez
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Testimonies of former mobsters, gang members, criminals, addicts, and drug dealers — each powerfully changed by Jesus Christ.

  1. Chains Broken Behind Bars: Jesus Saves

    JAN 4

    Chains Broken Behind Bars: Jesus Saves

    Send us a text Today, we are honored to share a powerful and life-changing testimony with you. Brother Zico opens up about his upbringing and the many years spent going in and out of incarceration. He also shares his long battle with drug addiction that deeply impacted his life. Everything changed when he surrendered his life to the Lord while he was locked up and that’s when true transformation began.

    39 min
  2. Escaping the Streets Through God’s Grace

    JAN 4

    Escaping the Streets Through God’s Grace

    Send us a text Joining us is Salvador Sanchez Castellano, a man whose testimony reflects both the harsh realities of the streets and the overwhelming power of transformation. Salvador opens up about his journey growing up in darkness, falling into addiction, selling drugs, and navigating the dangerous world of street gangs. But throughout his story, God was at work. Time and time again, the Lord planted seeds in Salvador’s heart, even when he didn’t realize it. Eventually, Salvador surrendered his life to Jesus, and everything changed. Since that moment, he has been faithfully serving the Lord with passion, purpose, and a renewed spirit.

    50 min
  3. A Life Saved Again and Again by Jesus

    JAN 4

    A Life Saved Again and Again by Jesus

    Send us a text In today’s episode, we are honored to be joined by Chastine Sanchez Martinez. Chastine shares a powerful testimony of how Jesus saved her life on multiple occasions. She opens up about her past, including years of drug addiction and living on the streets. Throughout her darkest moments, many of her family members never stopped praying for her. Chastine reached a turning point where she could no longer run from the calling of the Lord. Today, she has fully surrendered her life to Jesus and is walking with Him daily.

    1h 2m
  4. From Rock Bottom to Redemption in Jesus Christ

    JAN 4

    From Rock Bottom to Redemption in Jesus Christ

    Send us a text Today, we have the honor of speaking with Brian Lecroy. Brian spent 18 years of his life behind bars, deeply entangled in gang activity and drug addiction. Throughout those years, seeds of faith were prayerfully planted by his mother. It wasn’t until he reached a point of complete loss that he cried out to the Lord for help. That moment of desperation led him to fully surrender his life to Jesus, a decision that transformed his future.

    1h 7m
  5. God Turned a Violent Past Into a Vessel of Hope

    11/22/2025

    God Turned a Violent Past Into a Vessel of Hope

    Send us a text Today, we are honored to be joined by Brother Anthony Barajas. Once known on the streets as “Big Stretch,” Anthony’s story is one of pain, redemption, and divine transformation. He opens up about growing up in a broken home, enduring deep loss, joining a gang, falling into heroin addiction, and spending a total of 15 years behind bars. Yet through it all, by the grace and mercy of God, Anthony’s life was completely transformed. Today, He is now an ordained minister and also  he travels to churches and communities, sharing his inspiring testimony from Violence to Grace.

    59 min
  6. She Encountered JESUS in the Most Unexpected Place!

    11/22/2025

    She Encountered JESUS in the Most Unexpected Place!

    Send us a text I’m joined by Latasha Starling-Love, a woman whose testimony reveals the true power of redemption and faith. Latasha grew up knowing about the Lord but life took a painful turn when tragedy struck. She tried to handle the pain her own way… and those choices led to some very difficult consequences. Her journey even took her behind prison walls. But it was there, in that place of brokenness, that she returned to the Lord with a sincere heart and surrendered her life completely. Since that moment, Latasha has been faithfully serving God. Using her story to inspire and uplift others.

    38 min
  7. From the Streets to Salvation: A Story Only God Could Write

    11/22/2025

    From the Streets to Salvation: A Story Only God Could Write

    Send us a text Today, I’m joined by Fernanda Herrera, who has an incredible testimony. Fernanda opens up about her early years  growing up in extremely tough conditions that shaped her outlook on life. In her search for belonging, she found herself drawn into a gang and spent several years caught in that lifestyle. Yet, throughout her journey, there were moments when God was planting seeds gentle reminders of His presence and love. Over time, those seeds took root, and Fernanda made the life-changing decision to fully surrender her heart to the Lord. Today, she walks faithfully with Jesus and is passionately sharing His love and hope with others.

    33 min

  8. 11/22/2025

    He Found Islam in Prison… Then Met JESUS After

    Send us a text Our guest is Anthony McCollum. Anthony opens up about his early life and the challenges that led him down a troubled path. That path ultimately resulted in a prison sentence after being involved in a series of robberies. While incarcerated, Anthony turned to the religion of Islam, searching for meaning and direction. But it wasn’t until after his release that everything changed. When one prayer was answered in a way that led him into a life-changing relationship with Jesus Christ.

    51 min
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Testimonies of former mobsters, gang members, criminals, addicts, and drug dealers — each powerfully changed by Jesus Christ.

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  • Creator
    Adrian Martinez
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    275
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Invest In Yourself Podcast
  • Show Website
    Invest In Yourself Podcast

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