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Some journeys are not marked by rebellion or sudden turns. They are shaped by patience, longing, and a quiet refusal to stop searching. In this episode of Paths to Glory, we follow the story of a woman whose life was grounded in faith from an early age—yet carried an unanswered hunger for deeper understanding. Raised in church and devoted to God, she spent years faithfully serving, studying, and showing up, even while sensing that something was still incomplete. This is a story of lifelong seeking, careful discernment, and obedience that came before clarity. Through seasons of disruption, personal loss, unanswered questions, and quiet revelation, truth slowly took root—not loudly, not forcefully, but with peace. When Truth Finally Settled is a reminder that some paths to glory are not found through dramatic detours, but through steady faithfulness—and that when truth arrives, it does not demand attention. It settles. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Some stories end with answers. Others end with awe. In this episode of Paths to Glory, we follow the long arc of a life shaped by anger, abuse, loss, and generational brokenness—and transformed by mercy, deliverance, and faith. It is not a story of instant change, but of patient redemption, where survival slowly gives way to surrender. As the journey unfolds, the weight of the past meets the faithfulness of God, and patterns that once seemed inevitable are broken. What remains at the end is not shock or disbelief—but worship. Sometimes, when you finally see where God has brought you from… when you look at what should have been lost but wasn’t… all that can be said is: Wow. This is a testimony of lives redirected, cycles ended, and futures restored—one step, one moment, one quiet miracle at a time. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Every journey has a beginning. Some beginnings become stepping stones. This episode returns to one of the earliest stories shared on Paths to Glory—a testimony that helped shape the heart and direction of this podcast from the very start. Before the format was fully formed, before the path was clearly marked, this story stood as a reminder that God is still at work in unexpected places and lives. Stepping Stones episodes revisit foundational stories that continue to point the way forward. They are moments that mattered then—and still matter now. Muslim to Miracle is one of those moments. A story of searching, surrender, and a life transformed by an encounter with God that could not be explained away. As you listen again—or for the first time—may this story serve as a reminder that every path to glory begins somewhere, and that even the earliest steps lead to everything that follows. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Some lives are not measured by the number of years lived, but by the depth of faith they leave behind. This special Paths to Glory tribute honors the life of a young lady whose quiet strength, sincere faith, and gentle spirit touched everyone who walked beside her. Though her time on earth was brief, her path was clear—and it continues to guide others forward. This episode is not a retelling of illness or loss. It is a reflection on a life lived with grace, worship, and unwavering trust in God. A life that became a testimony. A life that pointed others toward hope. As we remember Yahaira, we do so with sorrow—but also with assurance. That her race was finished faithfully. That her joy is now complete. And that her footprints remain, gently leading others along their own paths to glory. This is a tribute of love.  A remembrance of light.  And a testimony that continues. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Some lives don’t unravel all at once. They drift—slowly, quietly—until direction is lost. In this episode of Paths to Glory, we trace the journey of a man whose early years were marked by restlessness, discipline without understanding, and a growing resistance to anything that felt confining. Raised in a structured home yet unable to find his place, he spent years searching for meaning through movement, independence, and escape. From small-town beginnings to military service, from addiction to recovery, from wandering to waiting, this story unfolds as a steady redirection rather than a sudden rescue. Along the way, moments of consequence, unexpected signs, and quiet conviction begin to shape a new path. A Life Redirected is a testimony of patience, surrender, and the power of choosing a different direction—one step at a time. Because sometimes the greatest transformation doesn’t come from starting over… It comes from finally being led where you were meant to go. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Some promises are spoken quietly. Others take years to reveal what they truly mean. In this episode of Paths to Glory, we follow the journey of a man shaped by childhood trauma, domestic violence, and fear—who learned early how to survive in silence. Raised in a broken home and carrying wounds that could have hardened his heart, he instead chose a different path: leaving the door open when bitterness would have been easier. This is a story of unexpected invitations, generational healing, and faith that endured through cancer, uncertainty, and long seasons of waiting. It is the story of a promise spoken before it could be understood—and fulfilled in ways no one could have planned. From an unlikely invitation that changed the course of his life, to a diagnosis that tested everything he believed, to a home built through perseverance and faith, When the Promise Became Home reveals how redemption can reshape a future without erasing the past. Because sometimes, the greatest miracle isn’t what was healed… It’s what was restored. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

As Paths to Glory approaches its 50-episode milestone, we pause to look back—not just at the stories told, but at the faithfulness threaded through every one of them. The Sound of Thanksgiving is a special season-finale reflection, a quiet moment to breathe, remember, and give thanks for the journey God has taken us on. We revisit the themes that have shaped Paths to Glory from the beginning: redemption that seemed impossible, restoration that came in unexpected ways, prodigals returning home, healings that defied explanation, and the steady, unmistakable hand of God guiding ordinary people through extraordinary moments. This is not just a look back at episodes—it's a celebration of God’s goodness in every life, every testimony, and every miracle shared along the way. It’s a reminder that gratitude strengthens faith, softens the heart, and tunes the soul to hear God more clearly. As we close this season and prepare our hearts for the next, may this episode inspire you to pause and listen for it—  the quiet echo, the gentle melody, the unmistakable sound… of thanksgiving. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

In this special episode of Paths to Glory, we sit with a couple whose journey is marked by the unmistakable fingerprints of God. From childhood roots in faith to the years when life grew complicated and spiritual drift set in—every step of their story leads to one truth: God was quietly shaping their future long before they realized it. What began with a single family member’s unexpected return to church became the spark of a restoration that swept through an entire household. Through heartbreaking trials, seasons of waiting, unexpected transitions, and the slow work of healing, they discovered that some of life’s greatest breakthroughs don’t come in a flash… they come in moments. Moments of surrender. Moments of forgiveness. Moments of revelation. In this episode, we explore the defining moments that shaped their faith—moments when God spoke, redirected, restored, and renewed. Their testimony is a reminder that when we look back with gratitude, we begin to see the pattern of grace woven through every chapter of life. Defining Moments is a story of God’s faithfulness across generations, the power of obedience, and the peace that comes when we fully trust the One who leads. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

In a small Tucson living room turned sanctuary, a broken prayer rose like Hannah’s long ago: “Lord, I can’t do this anymore.” Years of waiting, loss, and unanswered questions had worn her faith thin—but not out. And then one night, in the middle of her husband’s sermon, a word came out of nowhere: “This is your year. You’re going to have a baby.” What followed was a journey of promise, persistence, and the unmistakable faithfulness of God. From the sound of a single heartbeat after years of silence, to the laughter of two miracle sons who now help their parents build a thriving church in Tucson—this is a story of endurance, obedience, and the quiet power of saying yes to God again and again. This episode reminds us that miracles are often born in waiting rooms, living rooms, and altars soaked with tears—and that when God speaks a promise, no desert is too dry for it to bloom. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

From sleeping under church altars in a tiny Montana congregation to launching a new work in Arizona from a park bench and a rented basement, this story traces what God can do with one simple answer: yes. After drifting through his teens, a life-altering encounter with the Holy Ghost in Wisconsin set a new direction that led to Phoenix—where a first service at Faith Temple erupted into a baptism by fire. What followed wasn’t instant glory but steady obedience: bus routes, sixteen years of weekly services inside a juvenile detention center, hospital visits that birthed a calling to nursing, and living-room Bible studies on the White Mountain reservation. When the Lord opened a door to pioneer a church in Prescott Valley, the work began with nothing but prayer, door-knocking, and park services. A travel trailer became home, a basement became a sanctuary, and consistency became a congregation—complete with a small Christian school and new believers finding their footing. This episode is a portrait of faithfulness in slow motion: no shortcuts, no spotlight—just a willing vessel who kept saying yes until yes became a church. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

At nineteen years old, he was strung out on heroin, lost, and looking for a way out. What he found was a miracle. The night he walked into Lifeline Outreach, an Apostolic men’s rehabilitation home, he expected pain and withdrawal—but instead, he found peace. God took the addiction from him completely, and within days, he was filled with the Holy Ghost and baptized in Jesus’ name. That moment changed everything. From the barrios of Jalisco, Mexico, to the deserts of Arizona, his story is one of redemption, resilience, and faithfulness. He built a life devoted to God, his wife Yvonne, and their family—a husband, father, and grandfather whose gentle spirit and steadfast love touched everyone around him. Even in his final days, as his body grew weak, his spirit was strong. On his last Sunday, surrounded by the presence of God, he began to speak in tongues again—worshipping the same God who had delivered him decades before. This episode is a tribute to a man who never stopped believing, never stopped serving, and never stopped loving. His story is proof that the same mercy that saves us also keeps us—through every season, every storm, and every step home. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

She grew up in California surrounded by chaos—drugs, drinking, and brokenness long before she ever reached her teenage years. By ten, she was smoking her mother’s marijuana; by high school, she was lost in the same darkness she had watched destroy others. But through it all, God kept placing light in her path—one quiet, consistent friend who never changed, never compromised, and never stopped inviting her to church. When she finally walked through those church doors at nineteen, her life began to turn. It wasn’t instant, and it wasn’t easy. There were setbacks, battles, and moments of anger toward the very God who was rescuing her. But she never stopped coming. She kept showing up, kept praying, and kept believing that grace would hold her until she could stand on her own. Forty years later, she can look back and see what God was doing all along—shaping her story into a message for others who are still fighting to stay. Her testimony is simple, powerful, and unforgettable:  If you fall, if you stumble, if you struggle—just don’t quit. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Their faith began in the glow of a small mission school in Ethiopia—but it was proven in the fire of persecution. After marriage, they faced more than hardship—they faced open hostility. The communist government branded believers as enemies of the state. Soldiers raided their home, confiscated their Bibles, and threw her into prison—her infant brought to her only to nurse before being taken away again. While she endured confinement, he preached in secret, turning teacups and quiet corners into pulpits of truth. When false doctrine rose to divide the Apostolic movement, he stood firm. Labeled a rebel, hunted by those who once called him brother, he was spared only by the unseen hand of God. But in the fire of betrayal and fear, revival was already forming. Missionaries arrived from America—men who came not to debate, but to serve. They washed the feet of Ethiopian believers, prayed in the rain, and watched God pour out His Spirit in villages once bound by fear. Today, their testimony has become the foundation of over 150 thriving churches across Ethiopia. The same truth that cost them everything has now covered a nation in grace. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

Long before they became pastors and leaders, they were simply two young students in Ethiopia—each searching for truth in a time of kings, communism, and spiritual confusion. He was raised under a royal dynasty that called itself “the power of the Trinity.” She grew up in a village where most children never saw a book. Both learned to read barefoot, both faced the rise of an atheist regime, and both found something greater than tradition—an encounter with the living God. Their story begins with a witness from a younger brother, a single prayer that brought the Holy Ghost, and a baptism that would unite their destinies. From mission schools and government classrooms to secret church meetings and quiet songs of worship, this is the powerful beginning of two lives called by God—a calling that would one day demand everything. This is Part 1 of The Price of the Promise — the story of how faith found its voice in a land determined to silence it. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx

He grew up in Yuma, Arizona—right next door to an Apostolic church. He knew the families, saw the children playing, but never stepped inside. Life took him a different way: a childhood marked by loss, a Navy career that carried him across the country, and years of drifting with friends and nightlife. Yet even in those wandering years, God’s hand was guiding him. One day, after praying a simple prayer—“Lord, if this is the truth, show me”—an unexpected visitor arrived: his cousin, newly converted, sent by God to confirm everything he had asked. It was no coincidence. It was the answer. In this moving testimony, you’ll hear how God used a backslidden friend, a faithful mother, and a praying cousin to lead him from Catholic tradition into Apostolic truth. You’ll also discover how that decision shaped his marriage, his children, his career, and his walk with God for more than three decades. This is the story of a man who lived next door to truth, until grace led him in. Where Mercy Found Me - Volume 1 - Devotional Stories from the Paths to Glory Podcast If you’re enjoying Paths to Glory, be sure to check out our two other podcasts! Paths to Glory Kenya shares powerful stories of faith and transformation from the heart of Africa — voices of hope, revival, and purpose. And for the young — and the young at heart — don’t miss The Jones Family Chronicles, a fun, faith-filled adventure series for the whole family. You can find Paths to Glory Kenya and The Jones Family Chronicles The song "Paths to Glory" created with Udio and written by Roy Allison IV. 687DnYhOfZWHus5AEqMx