"From Pilsen, To Prison, I've Risen!" - Dionne Garcia interview

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In this compelling episode host Omar Calvillo introduces Dionne Garcia, who narrates her journey from growing up amidst gang violence in Chicago’s Pilsen neighborhood in the 80's & 90's, to her eventual redemption years later. Dionne details her early involvement in gangs, teenage pregnancy, significant role in drug dealing, and dramatic arrest by U.S. Marshals, leading to her fugitive life in Mexico with her children. Despite the challenges of reinventing her life abroad and the eventual capture and extradition to the United States, Dionne’s faith grew stronger. She describes a moment of lack and frustration in prison which eventually led her to founding a ministry called 'Cheerful Givers,' which supported new inmates with a care package, and her role in various other spiritual activities. After her release, she faced the complexities of reuniting with her children and adapting to life post-incarceration while continuing to build a spiritual community. The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer and an invitation to embrace faith in the only One who can save and for personal transformation in the lives of those she loves.
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1. "From Pilsen, To Prison, I've Risen!" - Dionne Garcia interview (00:00:00)

2. [Ad] Persons of Interest (00:27:35)

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