In this episode of The Testimony, Mrs. Paula Maneritch-Williams shares her journey through heartbreak, addiction, and restoration.

Paula opens up about dropping out of high school to be with someone she believed was the right person, only to experience spousal abuse, addiction, && the pain of losing a child to the system. Her story is honest, && difficult but it doesn’t end there.

Through faith && God’s grace, Paula’s life was restored. Her family was reunited, her purpose renewed, & today she is married to a husband who truly loves and supports her. She is now teaching at a college & walking in a life she once thought was lost.

This episode is a reminder that no matter how far things seem gone, God can redeem any situation. Nothing is beyond restoration.

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In this video, we were able to film a spur of the moment Testimony my Twin sister Blanche (Alexis) while she shared during the Christmas play at the Rehab she's in. The play is just one part of a larger recovery program built on structure, accountability, work, && community, but it was the moment I personally witnessed her confidence & identity beginning to return.

As her twin, this episode hit deep.

After Lexi finishes her Testimony, I open up about what it meant to watch my sister fight her way back from addiction, & take the first step toward healing. My emotions took over for a bit. This episode brought tears, gratitude, hope that there is an amazing future ahead for my family.

We also take time in this episode to talk about what’s ahead for The Testimony. Including our transition toward becoming a nonprofit, plans to give back on a larger scale, && a long-term vision of opening a rehab facility to help others find the same structure, community, & faith that saved my sister’s life.

I also want to publicly thank the people who gave me guest appearances and opportunities when this podcast was just getting started. Your belief & support helped make moments like this possible.

One of the most powerful moments of the episode comes through music. I play a song Lexi wrote & sang herself. We wasn't expecting any of this, & it was the best Christmas surprise we could've had!
At the very end of the episode, we revisit her lyrics again… but this time they are transformed into a fully produced song using AI, symbolizing how broken pieces can be rebuilt into something new.

This episode is about surrender, restoration, && what happens when someone finally admits they can’t do it alone.

If you or someone you love is struggling, this story is for you.

In this episode of The Testimony, we sit down with Coach Tevin Orr to hear the story behind the mentor, leader, & coach making a real impact on the next generation.

Tevin starts by reflecting on his childhood. What it was like growing up with his mom as a single mother, with support from his stepdad, & being shaped by the environment around him. From time spent at his grandad’s nightclub, Vollie’s, to countless hours at OPAR, the city community center that gave kids a place to play sports & belong, Tevin’s love for the community ran deep.

His journey takes us through college at ANC, then transferring to UALR, where life began to point him toward something bigger. What started as simply stepping in to help teach a special needs class became a turning point. It's where Tevin discovered his true purpose in coaching && mentoring.

From there, he fell in love with coaching, dedicating his life to pouring into young men, not just as athletes, but as people. That passion led him back to his hometown school Osceola High School. Where him & an amazing coaching staff helped lead the team to TWO state championships! Building a culture of discipline, faith, & brotherhood along the way.

In the middle of it all, Tevin also launched his own clothing brand, "Not Orrdinary Clothing", a reflection of his mindset & mission to remind people they were made for more.

We close the episode with the same question we ask every guest:
“Do you believe God made an impact on your life?”
And through Tevin’s story, you can clearly see the work God has been doing all along.

This past week he Graduated with his Masters from the University of Arkansas at Monticello! Congrats Coach Orr!

This is a testimony about community, calling, mentorship, && living with purpose.

You definitely don’t want to miss it. 🎙️

Any donations for the Month of December will go towards The Osceola Athletic Department!!

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