Letters from Home is a faith-building podcast sharing everyday stories of faith from people of all walks of life. Life is hard, and on most days, our faith needs a boost. Letters From Home Podcast will bring a new faith story, every other week, from people who love Jesus, of all ages & demographics. You will hear in these stories, their dreams, their failures, their pain, their struggles, their life changing encounters, and their extraordinary moments. You’ll leave each episode encouraged and inspired to love God and the people around you more deeply.
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Letters from Home is a faith-building podcast sharing everyday stories of faith from people of all walks of life. Life is hard, and on most days, our faith needs a boost. Letters From Home Podcast will bring a new faith story, every other week, from people who love Jesus, of all ages & demographics. You will hear in these stories, their dreams, their failures, their pain, their struggles, their life changing encounters, and their extraordinary moments. You’ll leave each episode encouraged and inspired to love God and the people around you more deeply.
What if all you knew as a teenager was abandonment, abuse and drug dealing? How would that shape your perspective and choices? Paul Ybarra takes us right into his home and his life as a teenage drug dealer in California in the 80’s. You will hear how his life spiraled out of control, as the stakes got bigger and bigger. He also shares the beautiful way the Lord stopped him in his tracks, called him out of that life and put him on a new path.
Psalm 1:2-3 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night. He is like a tree planted by streams of water that yields its fruit in its season, and its leaf does not wither. In all that he does, he prospers.”
**Special Note: Because this is a family-friendly podcast I want to take just a moment to let you know this podcast contains some sensitive content that might not be safe for young ears. If you have young kids listening, please take note and consider putting in earbuds. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/3R3EZ5J
Topics Shared:
Low rider truck club parents, San Jose in the 70’s
Charismatic stepfather, big strong partying family
Learned class in the hood
Raised Jehovah’s Witness, stepdad was in leadership and nice at home
Light switch to narcissism and major abuse, molestation
Shame and guilt as a family
Elders didn’t believe the family, coverup ensued
Premeditated evil and double life
Jailed
Fresh start in Yakima, Wa. & Mabton
Mom spirals down, with cocaine
Created a cool image
Loved by a family
14 yrs old, feeling abandoned by his mom
She chooses another man over her children
Given a ticket back to Ca
LIVING THE GANGSTER LIFESTYLE, GANG BANGER:
His Mom moves back and becomes a secret Taco Bell madam, with a prostitute ring.
Even the high school counselor gives up on him
So he goes hard into the lifestyle
High rolling, living the Snoop Dog Video life
Starts tweaking, and going hard on drugs
Loses everything, and loses trust on the streets, depression sets in, and he tries to forget everything
Gets sober for a minute, finds a girlfriend who he wants to help and gets right back in
A String of jobs, and refuses rehab
Two thirty day stints in county jail
CHANGED BY THE LORD:
Mike Williams and his help
Suicidal
Binging, and doing a paper route
A Cry out to God
Quitting cold turkey, no uppers, no weed, and starting a New sales job
Affair with a young Christian woman
Reputation lost
Gets sober
His boss invites him to church, first man he respects since the age of 12.
1/09/2005 goes to the altar, salvation
New life, and then backsliding begins, back in California
A friend helps bring him back and repentance
A year of purification
Meets his wife at church
Three months later married
Sold out for God
MINISTRY:
Set Free Ministries
Live-streaming on Periscope
Recovery is for everyone
Coaching ministry begins
Kingdom Linked Network
Spiritual Father to Many
THE P.S. Questions Answered:
The Importance of Discipleship
How The Pandemic Has Changed Him
Paul Ybarra: Podcasts: Activate Your Next Level Mindset Podcast with Coach Paul, Coach’s Corner with Paul Ybarra, On The Go Podcast With Paul Ybarra Book: 100 Power Tips to Set You Free
Resources: The Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 & Website: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
Paul Ybarra Quotes: “I just found the easy route,...
Letters From Home
Letters from Home is a faith-building podcast sharing everyday stories of faith from people of all walks of life. Life is hard, and on most days, our faith needs a boost. Letters From Home Podcast will bring a new faith story, every other week, from people who love Jesus, of all ages & demographics. You will hear in these stories, their dreams, their failures, their pain, their struggles, their life changing encounters, and their extraordinary moments. You’ll leave each episode encouraged and inspired to love God and the people around you more deeply.
