Episodes

  • From Atheism to Christ: A Veteran’s Journey Through War, Addiction, and Grace | Ryan Smith

    From Atheism to Christ: A Veteran’s Journey Through War, Addiction, and Grace | Ryan Smith
    Jan 6 2026

    Former atheist, Iraq War veteran, and recovering alcoholic Ryan Smith shares a raw, powerful testimony of redemption, faith, and transformation through Jesus Christ.

    In this episode of All Things New Podcast, Ryan opens up about growing up as a pastor’s kid, rejecting Christianity, battling addiction, serving two combat tours in Iraq, and ultimately being radically saved by Christ. This Veterans Day conversation dives deep into identity, pride, unity in the body of Christ, recovery, missions, and what it truly means to follow Jesus beyond religion.

    🔥 Episode Highlights:

    • From militant atheism to saving faith in Jesus Christ

    • Growing up as a pastor’s son and rebelling against church culture

    • Alcohol addiction, suicidal darkness, and God’s relentless grace

    • Two combat tours in Iraq and powerful near-death moments

    • Brotherhood in the military vs. the body of Christ

    • Why theology should never divide believers

    • Recovery, idols, and surrendering alcohol to Christ

    • Missions in Mexico and Cuba and the power of underground churches

    • Veterans Day reflections and honoring those who served

    “Once you’ve tasted God, you don’t want sardines anymore.”

    This episode is a must-listen for veterans, those in recovery, believers wrestling with faith, and anyone searching for authentic Christianity rooted in grace, unity, and truth.

    📖 “Behold, I am making all things new.” — Revelation 21:5
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    1 hr and 37 mins
  • From Prison to Purpose: Brad Hancock’s Testimony of Redemption, Obedience, and the Power of Jesus

    From Prison to Purpose: Brad Hancock’s Testimony of Redemption, Obedience, and the Power of Jesus
    Dec 30 2025

    Brad Hancock shares a raw, unfiltered testimony of addiction, gang life, prison, and a radical encounter with Jesus Christ that changed everything. From nearly losing his life to discovering true freedom behind prison walls, Brad’s story is a powerful reminder that no one is beyond redemption.

    In this episode of the All Things New Podcast, Brad opens up about growing up in Gulfport, Mississippi, losing his parents at a young age, falling into drugs and incarceration, and how the Lord met him at the lowest point—transforming fear into faith and chaos into calling. Now serving at Gateway Rescue Mission, Brad walks daily with men seeking restoration and new life in Christ.

    This episode is a must-listen for anyone impacted by addiction, incarceration, recovery ministry, or simply needing hope that God still makes all things new.

    Key Topics Covered:

    • Growing up in broken environments

    • Addiction and gang affiliation

    • Life inside Mississippi prisons

    • A near-death encounter that led to surrender

    • Finding Jesus in prison

    • Obedience in the face of fear

    • Redemption through Christ alone

    • Ministry at Gateway Rescue Mission

    • Celebrate Recovery and discipleship

    • God’s grace for the forgotten and incarcerated

    📖 “If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17
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    1 hr and 43 mins
  • A Life of Purpose: How Jesus Restored Chris Turner Through The Church

    A Life of Purpose: How Jesus Restored Chris Turner Through The Church
    Dec 16 2025

    Chris Turner shares a powerful testimony of restoration—how Jesus brought him from a painful, institutionalized childhood and seasons of homelessness into a life of purpose, service, and joy. This conversation is a reminder that God heals, the Church helps, and love truly changes lives.

    In this episode of the All Things New Podcast, we sit down with Chris Turner to hear how God has worked through faith, community, and obedience to transform his life. Chris opens up about growing up in DHS custody, navigating broken relationships, struggling with addiction, and how a real relationship with Jesus began changing everything in 2019.

    We talk about the power of Celebrate Recovery, learning humility before God, serving faithfully in the local church, and stepping out in boldness to pray for people in everyday places. Chris also shares how meaningful relationships within the Church helped meet real needs—and how God often uses those moments to bless both the giver and the receiver.

    Topics covered in this conversation:

    • Growing up institutionalized and the long-term impact it had

    • Homelessness, addiction, and survival

    • Finding faith and purpose through Jesus Christ

    • Celebrate Recovery and spiritual accountability

    • Praying for strangers and living out faith daily

    • The Church stepping in with real, practical support

    • Looking ahead to future ministry opportunities and missions

    Scripture referenced:

    • Revelation 21:5

    • James 5:13

    • Matthew 28 (The Great Commission)

    Ministry & Episode CTA If this episode encouraged you, please follow or subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a comment or review. Your support helps this message reach more people who need encouragement and restoration.

    Contact – All Things New Ministry Email: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495 Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Clay Brooks: Taking the Gospel to the Nations

    Clay Brooks: Taking the Gospel to the Nations
    Dec 2 2025

    In this episode of the All Things New Podcast, Scott Walters sits down with missionary Clay Brooks, a man who has spent decades carrying the Gospel across borders and into some of the hardest places on earth.

    Since 1987, Clay has devoted his life to full-time ministry—

    • Planting churches

    • Training and equipping house-church leaders

    • Sharing Christ with unreached people groups

    • Serving in places like Mexico, Russia, and Asia

    Clay shares how God first called him to the mission field, what it means to live by faith instead of comfort, and how he’s watched the Lord transform hearts and communities in completely different cultures. From small house gatherings to remote villages, Clay has seen firsthand that Jesus is making all things new wherever the Gospel goes.

    You’ll hear about:

    • How the Lord led Clay into full-time missionary work

    • Stories from the field—church planting, discipleship, and house churches

    • The challenges and joys of cross-cultural ministry

    • Why obedience to God’s call is worth any sacrifice

    • How believers here at home can partner with what God is doing among the nations

    Revelation 21:5 – “Behold, I am making all things new.”

    Whether you’re called to missions, praying about your next step of faith, or simply needing encouragement that God is still working in the world, this conversation will stir your heart and strengthen your trust in Jesus.

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    All Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.
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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • Redemption Road: From 6 Life Sentences in Supermax to Freedom in Christ (David Spicer’s Testimony)

    Redemption Road: From 6 Life Sentences in Supermax to Freedom in Christ (David Spicer’s Testimony)
    Oct 28 2025
    In this episode, David Spicer sits down with All Things New to share one of the most shocking redemption stories we’ve ever recorded. At 17 years old, David entered Mississippi’s Parchman prison. He talks about: Growing up in extreme abuse and trauma at home Joining gangs young because he craved a father’s love Learning violence as survival inside Parchman, where “it’s kill or be killed” Watching stabbings, riots, helicopters landing, guards abusing inmates, and being sent to “the hole” over and over Being told he was not being rehabilitated — just warehoused After serving 11 years and getting out at 28, David tried to work honest jobs. Every time background checks came back, he was fired — not for stealing, not for being late, just for having a record. That bitterness and desperation pushed him into bank robbery. He explains: How he robbed three banks in about a month Why banks are trained to hand over the cash without fighting How fast “easy money” disappears, and how paranoia steals your sleep Getting arrested in New Orleans and entering the federal system The sentence: David was hit with SIX life sentences plus 30 years for federal bank robbery. In federal time, “life” means you die there. There is no parole. He had nothing left to lose. Violence followed him into the feds. He describes getting targeted, getting surrounded, and the prison mindset: “Don’t threaten me and don’t put your hands on me.” He explains how quickly things go lethal behind the fence — and the moment he almost killed another inmate… and why he believes God literally stopped his hand in mid-attack and kept that man alive. He calls that “prevenient grace.” Because David was labeled dangerous, he was eventually shipped to Florence, Colorado. The ADX Supermax. “The Alcatraz of the Rockies.” He spent 15 years there. He walks us through Supermax life: 23+ hours a day in total isolation No physical human contact Food passed through a slot Four steps from bed to shower, four steps back “Recreation” in an outdoor cage the size of a dog run Conversations through toilets because that’s the only way to talk to the next cell He was housed near men like the Unabomber, the Oklahoma City bomber, cartel leaders, domestic terrorists, and international extremists. He talks about spiritual darkness in there… but also moments that stayed with him, like the shoe bomber refusing to even hand him a magazine with a woman on the cover — while also being willing to blow up a plane full of innocent people. That led to a powerful conversation about religion without love. And then everything broke. In 2012, while still in the Supermax, David learned his mother died — the one person who loved him unconditionally. He decided he was going to end his own life. He describes that moment openly: Feeling like there was no path forward Believing there was nothing left but those four steps to the shower until he died Planning exactly how he would do it and even practicing in the mirror But right there, in a concrete box, he remembered the Lord’s Prayer that his mother made him pray as a child. He hit his knees and said, “God, I don’t even know if You’re real. But if You are, reveal Yourself to me.” That prayer changed everything. For the first time, he started reading the Bible — not fast, not like a book, but slowly. One chapter a day. Then two. He says God began to show him: “You’re not past forgiveness.” “I already knew all of this before you were born.” “I chose people just like you all through Scripture.” He realized Jesus didn’t just save “good church people.” Jesus chose to enter the world through a bloodline that included a prostitute (Rahab). Jesus took the place of Barabbas — the violent criminal everyone had already given up on. Grace is for killers, addicts, thieves, gang leaders, the proud, the self-righteous… all of us. David started tithing from inside prison. He started helping people. He started paying restitution. He even sent money to a widow who’d lost her husband. He earned his GED even though he believed he would die in prison. He said, “Obedience came before freedom.” Then God did the impossible. David says God literally gave him, in a dream and then again while awake, the exact words to file in a legal motion — even though he had no law training. He obeyed, wrote it out, and mailed it. That motion led to: A federal public defender in Jackson, Mississippi taking his case A massive New York firm (Simpson Thacher & Bartlett) joining pro bono Multiple attorneys fighting on his behalf A federal judge reviewing his sentence and saying, “You were sentenced wrong. You’re not supposed to be in prison.” Nine months later, the SAME JUDGE who originally gave David six life sentences plus 30 years ordered his immediate release. Immediate. As in: “We have to have him off the compound by 5pm today.” He walked out ...
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    1 hr and 57 mins
  • From Brotherhood to Brotherhood | The Powerful Redemption Story of Willie McClain

    From Brotherhood to Brotherhood | The Powerful Redemption Story of Willie McClain
    Oct 23 2025

    What happens when a man who once lived by hate becomes a man led by love? Today on The All Things New Podcast, Scott Walters sits down with Willie McClain, a former member of the Aryan Brotherhood who encountered Jesus Christ behind prison walls — and walked out a completely transformed man. From violence, addiction, and racism to a life of preaching hope in the neighborhoods of South Jackson, Willie’s story is living proof that no one is too far gone for God’s grace. In this powerful conversation, Scott and Willie talk about: 🔹 Breaking free from the prison of hate 🔹 The moment that changed everything inside his cell 🔹 How God called him to minister to the same streets he once feared 🔹 The daily walk of forgiveness, humility, and love If you’ve ever doubted that God can change a life — this episode will shake your heart and strengthen your faith. 📖 “Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. The old has passed away; behold, the new has come.” — 2 Corinthians 5:17 🎙️ Watch more episodes and learn about the ministry at: 👉 www.youtube.com/@HSP-PodCast 📩 For ministry inquiries: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com Ways to Donate to All Things New Ministry: ✉️ Write a check 💳 Debit or Credit Card 📲 PayPal: @allthingsnewinc 💸 Venmo: @All-Things-New-Ministry Or simply text Scott Walters for Venmo info directly All Things New Ministry is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Your donation is tax-deductible and helps us bring the message of transformation through Christ to jails, recovery centers, and communities in need.
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    1 hr and 34 mins
  • Travis Tom: From Addiction to Evangelist — Faith, Authority, and Everyday Witness

    Travis Tom: From Addiction to Evangelist — Faith, Authority, and Everyday Witness
    Oct 21 2025

    Evangelist Travis Tom (Mobile, AL) shares his powerful Roma Gypsy testimony—from addiction and brokenness to freedom in Jesus—and a call for the Church to be everyday witnesses. We talk boot-camp training with Christ for All Nations, missions in Mexico/Nigeria, Celebrate Recovery, and a simple prayer for salvation.

    Extended show notes

    • Hosts: Aubrey Pridgen (with a pop-in from Scott Walters) and Damein “Power Digital Media.”

    • Guest: Travis Tom, evangelist from Mobile, Alabama.

    • Themes:

      • How Travis met Jesus and was delivered—then immediately began sharing the gospel.

      • The role of authority, accountability, and Scripture in avoiding relapse and burnout.

      • Why evangelism is for every believer (not just “the evangelist”)—“You will be My witnesses” (Acts 1:8).

      • Missions perspective: humility, counting the cost, and why every Christian should try a mission trip (Mexico, Nigeria).

      • Celebrate Recovery at The Point Church and local outreach.

      • A clear gospel invitation and prayer for listeners who want to surrender to Christ.

    Scriptures referenced

    • John 3:16 — Jesus is the center of the message.

    • Acts 1:8 — “You will be My witnesses.”

    • Ephesians 4:11–12 (5-fold gifts to equip the saints) & Ephesians 6 (spiritual readiness).

    • Psalm 91 — “Shelter of the Most High.”

    • Romans 2 — Our daily witness matters.

    • Isaiah 60:3 — Nations coming to His light.

    • Revelation 12:11 — “By the blood of the Lamb and the word of their testimony.”

    About the guest

    Travis Tom is an evangelist trained through Christ for All Nations (Daniel Kolenda; legacy of Reinhard Bonnke). He carries a heart for street outreach, Celebrate Recovery, and international missions.

    Timestamps (guide – no hard cuts)

    • 00:00 — Intro & football banter → Jesus first

    • 03:00 — How Aubrey met Travis; instant Holy-Spirit connection

    • 10:00 — Evangelism boot camp & accountability

    • 18:00 — “Witness vs. office”—why evangelism is for all believers

    • 27:00 — Travis’s Roma Gypsy testimony & deliverance

    • 45:00 — Family, humility, and living as an everyday witness

    • 55:00 — Missions in Mexico (Reynosa/Sonora) & Nigeria

    • 1:08:00 — Salvation prayer and next steps

    Calls to Action

    • Need prayer or next steps? Email: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com

    • Connect with the ministry: Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495 • Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816

    • Listen/subscribe on Podbean, Apple, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music.

    • Share this episode with someone who needs hope today.
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Captives vs. Prisoners, Saved vs. Free — Finding True Freedom in Christ (w/ Pastor Dan Blacksher, Hope Fellowship)

    Captives vs. Prisoners, Saved vs. Free — Finding True Freedom in Christ (w/ Pastor Dan Blacksher, Hope Fellowship)
    Sep 30 2025

    Pastor Dan Blacksher shares a raw, hope-filled testimony—moving from “saved but not free” to true transformation in Christ. We unpack identity, relapse vs. renewal, and the “caterpillar → butterfly” life of Romans 12:2 and Isaiah 61. Practical tools, marketplace evangelism, and freedom for the incarcerated & addicted.

    Full Show Notes

    Guest: Pastor Dan Blacksher (Associate Pastor, Hope Fellowship) Hosts: Scott Walters & Aubrey Pridgen Theme: Identity in Christ, renewing the mind, freedom vs. forgiveness, marketplace evangelism, recovery & re-entry ministry.

    What you’ll hear

    • Dan’s salvation story and the “honeymoon season” of answered prayer → the harder season that forged maturity.

    • “Saved vs. Free”: why many live forgiven but not free—and how to close the gap.

    • The caterpillar/cocoon/butterfly picture of transformation (metamorphō — Romans 12:1–2).

    • Captives vs. prisoners (Isaiah 61; Luke 4:18): trauma, choice, and the road to freedom.

    • Walking out freedom from pornography, shame, and suicidal oppression—practical repentance that sticks.

    • Marketplace evangelism & excellence at work as worship and witness.

    • Stewardship, generosity, and why God multiplies seed to the sower.

    • Crossroads (women re-entry) and CPC Metro (pro-life support): real outcomes & how to help.

    • Prayer for personal freedom and for an awakening across our nation.

    Key Scriptures Mentioned

    • Romans 12:1–2 (transformation / “metamorphō”)

    • Isaiah 61; Luke 4:18 (set captives & prisoners free; beauty for ashes)

    • Matthew 13 (parable of the soils)

    • 1 Samuel 16:23 (David playing; relief from torment)

    • Romans 14:17 (kingdom: righteousness, peace, joy)

    • 2 Kings 6–7 (siege → sudden turnaround)

    • Ephesians 1:3 (every spiritual blessing)

    • Proverbs 13:22 (inheritance to children’s children)

    Ministries & Orgs Mentioned

    • Hope Fellowship (services: Sun 10:30 AM; Wed 6:30–7:30 PM)

    • Crossroads (women’s transitional homes; strong recidivism outcomes)

    • CPC Metro (empowering the choice for life)

    Highlights & Takeaways

    • Identity drives behavior: stop calling yourself “a sinner saved by grace” and start living as a new creation in Christ.

    • Under pressure (the “goo stage”), choose forward—toward transformation—not back to old lies.

    • Obedience > outcomes: heaven celebrates faithfulness, not optics.

    • Excellence at work is evangelism: do everything as unto the Lord.

    • Practical repentance: confess, receive cleansing, thank God for restored fellowship, move forward—don’t worship the fear of the next failure.

    Prayer Prompt “Lord, give me grace to go all-in—expose and uproot every lie I believe about You, myself, and my future. Move me from saved to free, and use me to rebuild what the enemy tried to destroy. In Jesus’ name, amen.”

    Calls to Action

    • Subscribe, rate, and share to help others find hope.

    • Need prayer or help? Email us or call.

    • If you serve in re-entry, recovery, or pro-life support and want to connect, reach out below.

    Contact

    • Email: allthingsnewinc@gmail.com

    • Aubrey Pridgen: (601) 940-7495

    • Scott Walters: (601) 278-4816
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    1 hr and 28 mins