In this episode of the Glory to Glory podcast, host Ashley Jones engages in a heartfelt conversation with Street Hymns, a Christian battle rapper and spoken word artist. They explore themes of faith, creativity, and the challenges of living authentically as artists while navigating personal struggles and societal expectations. The conversation explores themes of vengeance, mercy, and the complexities of living out one's faith in secular spaces, particularly through the lens of battle rap. The speaker reflects on personal growth, empathy towards marginalized communities, and the importance of humility in understanding one's calling.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Glory to Glory Podcast
• 02:28 Meet Street Hymns: A Creative Journey
• 03:35 The Evolution of Street's Artistry
• 08:41 Navigating Expectations on Stage
• 15:50 The Struggle of Worthiness and Holiness
• 17:52 Honesty and Obedience in Faith
• 24:10 The Importance of Community and Accountability
• 26:18 Giving Glory to God in All Aspects
• 28:05 Intimacy with God in the Journey
• 29:42 The Struggle Between Vengeance and Mercy
• 32:42 Empathy and Understanding in Brokenness
• 35:24 Navigating Secular Spaces with Faith
• 39:02 The Nature of Calling and Responsibility
• 45:51 The Importance of Humility in Calling
• 51:08 Embracing New Journeys and Callings

In this episode of the Glory to Glory Podcast, host Ashley Jones shares her personal testimony of becoming an amputee after a tragic ATV accident at the age of fourteen. Through her story, she emphasizes the importance of faith, resilience, and the impact of sharing personal experiences with others. In this episode, Ashley shares her personal journey of overcoming adversity after becoming an amputee, emphasizing the importance of faith, family support, and the lessons learned through suffering. She reflects on the significance of trusting God during difficult times and how her experiences have shaped her understanding of beauty and worth.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to the Journey
• 02:53 The Retreat Experience
• 06:12 The ATV Accident
• 11:56 The Immediate Aftermath
• 18:04 Emergency Response and Surgery
• 23:16 Awakening to a New Reality
• 25:11 Reunion and Resilience
• 29:03 Unique Stories of Struggle
• 30:34 Beauty in Transformation
• 33:30 Lessons from Job's Story
• 39:40 Trusting God in Crisis
• 45:13 Finding Hope in Hardship

I'm so excited to share this one with you. Cori and I go back to high school, and now she's a professional soccer player for the Orlando Pride. Getting to sit down with her was such a gift.

We talk about her journey from Penn State to the pros, including the injury that came right after she was drafted, when she was still fighting for a contract. She shares the raw emotions of that season and how the Lord met her in it. We also get into her championship run, a year when her role kept changing, and the off-season prayers that helped her realize soccer can't be her "end all be all."

If you're chasing a big dream and wrestling with how to keep Christ first, I think this conversation will encourage you. Press play, and then go cheer Cori and the Pride on!

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