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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The pressure to perform can quietly become the thing that steals your peace. Gerald Mincey opens up about the injuries, losses, and identity shifts that forced him to stop chasing football and start chasing God - and why that surrender changed everything.Ashley Jones sits down with Gerald, whose path spans Florida, Tennessee, Kentucky, and the CFL's Calgary Stampeders, to talk about the brotherhood of college football, the grind that earned him major offers, and the foster care upbringing that shaped his resilience. But this conversation goes far beyond the field.You’ll hear Gerald share:

• How being raised by his grandmother taught him sacrifice and hard work
• Why his transfer from Florida to Tennessee became a turning point for maturity and faith
• The role Jessica Brewster and the One 10 ministry played in helping him grow in Christ
• How an MCL and meniscus injury, grief, and a devastating loss pushed him to confront what he was באמת trusting
• Why Romans 5:3 became a lifeline: suffering produces endurance, character, and hope
• What changed when he stopped making football his god and started building his life on the Word

Ashley and Gerald also reflect on their Honduras mission trip, where community, testimony, and service revealed how much purpose can be found outside sports. Gerald shares why that experience opened his eyes to what life is really about and why he believes athletes need intentional community, not just competition.This episode is for anyone wrestling with identity, grief, ambition, or the feeling that you have to keep performing to be worthy. Gerald’s honesty is raw, hopeful, and deeply grounded in the truth that God keeps pursuing us even when we keep running.If you need a reminder that your story is bigger than your sport, and that peace is possible even in the middle of pain, this one will stay with you long after it ends.

Emily Durgin is a professional distance runner for adidas, a U.S. champion, and a dear friend of mine from Pinewood Church here in Boulder.

Emily grew up in Maine, ran at UConn, and turned pro in 2018. Since then she’s become one of the top distance runners in the country. She has a 2:26:46 marathon PR, finished ninth at the 2024 U.S. Olympic Marathon Trials, and won the 2024 USATF 10 Mile Championships.

She’s also walked through some hard seasons. After years of training in Flagstaff, Emily recently moved to Boulder while she recovers from a hamstring injury and starts a new chapter in her life and her running.

We talked about following God through the breakthroughs and the disappointments, how injury changes the way you see yourself, and what it looks like to trust His timing when you’re stuck waiting. Emily is so honest about all of it, and her friendship has encouraged me more than she knows.

I’m really grateful she sat down with me for this one!

This one's just me. Before we get into more conversations with guests, I wanted to sit down and share why Glory to Glory exists in the first place.

It's so easy to get caught up in worshiping the creation. The win, the stats, the talent, even the people we look up to. But all of it points back to the One who made it. In this episode I talk about what it looks like to make our whole lives an act of worship, not just Sunday mornings. Whether you're on the field, at work, or at home, the gifts God gave you are meant to be used well and for His kingdom.

If you've ever wondered whether the everyday stuff matters to God, this one's for you!

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