REPOST: From Meth, Gangs, and Getting Shot… to Preaching the Gospel | Pastor Tomas Bueno | TESTIMONY TUESDAY

About this episode

Pastor Tomas Bueno shares his powerful testimony of transformation from a life of drugs and gangs to preaching the Gospel.

Summary: From a life filled with drugs, gangs, violence, and near-death experiences… to a powerful testimony of salvation and transformation. Pastor Tomas Bueno shares his gripping journey from the streets of Los Angeles, through addiction and gang life, to a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything. Hear how God restored his marriage, delivered him from meth, and called him to pioneer a church in Bellflower, CA. If you’ve ever wondered if God can reach someone in the deepest darkness—this story is for you. Chapters: 0:00 – Welcome to Testimony Tuesday 1:01 – Meet Pastor Tomas Bueno 2:02 – Growing up in LA & Paramount 5:57 – Violence at Home & Moving to Huntington Beach 10:00 – Teen Years: Drugs & Rebellion 13:53 – First Time Using Meth 16:20 – Meeting His Future Wife at 17 17:40 – Pregnancy & Avoidance 19:08 – Claiming the Gang Life 21:30 – The Night He Got Shot 24:50 – Back to the Streets & Paranoia 26:02 – Reconnecting with His Son’s Mother 28:25 – Deportation & Marriage 30:44 – Still Trapped in Addiction 32:56 – Failed Marriage Counseling Attempts 35:29 – Paranoia, Gang Betrayal & Fear 37:13 – The Grocery Store Encounter with a…

People in this episode

Host: Adam Dragoon

Guest: Pastor Tomas Bueno

Topics covered

• salvation
• transformation
• addiction
• gang life
• Christianity
• personal testimony

Keywords

• meth
• gangs
• violence
• salvation
• Christian faith
• personal journey
• addiction recovery

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Los Angeles, Bellflower, CA

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