In this powerful testimony, Pastor Tony Smith shares how God turned what looked like chaos into a perfectly orchestrated plan. Born into a broken home, labeled as a struggling student who would “never read or write,” and facing bullying through his school years, Tony’s path looked anything but promising. Yet God was writing a greater story!

From being raised by his grandmother in church, to becoming the first in his family to earn a degree, to pastoring at just 24 years old, Tony’s journey proves that God uses broken pieces and people for His glory. Today, he is a pastor, teacher, and author of multiple books—living proof that what man counts as failure, God turns into victory.

If you’ve ever wondered whether your trials, setbacks, or broken beginnings could be part of something bigger, this episode will inspire you to see God’s hand at work in every step.

👉 Watch now and discover how chaos was God’s plan—and how He can orchestrate your story too.

Learn more about Tony and his books https://tonyraysmith.com/

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Chapters

0:36 - Intro

2:08 - Tony's Early Years

7:06 - Miss Atkins Impact

9:43 - Going to Church With Grandmother

11:14 - Pastoring at 24

13:30 - God Works in Messy Situations

16:24 - Anchored in Church

21:04 - Tricked by God

27:39 - Becoming an Author

31:13 - Coincidence or God?

33:00 - God Orchestrating

34:51 - Bank Job

37:03 - How Has Your Life Changed?

39:30 - God Orchestrated Chaos

44:14 - Discussing Job

46:47 - Handling Trouble

47:40 - Tony's Contact Info