Testimonies: After enduring the devastating loss of his father and the tragic murder of his son, Shawn found himself carrying a weight of grief that slowly pulled him off course. Though he had known Jesus for many years, the pain of loss led him into isolation, drinking, and a season of spiritual exhaustion. Genal grew up surrounded by hardship, loss, …
The Struggle with Sin – PGMTV episode 444
Testimonies: Miles grew up on the South Side of Chicago, remembering both the joys and struggles of childhood. Like many, life eventually took an unexpected turn. After losing his job due to layoffs and being unable to afford rising rent, Miles found himself homeless and sleeping on Chicago’s Red Line trains just to stay warm. Today, Miles is focused on …
What is Jesus Doing Today? – PGMTV episode 443
Testimonies: After a sudden accident, devastating loss, and a season of deep uncertainty, Donovan found himself at a crossroads. Hit by a car while searching for work, recovering from serious injuries, and grieving the loss of his mother just weeks later, Donovan shares how quickly life can change and how God met him in the middle of it all. After …
Jesus’ Resurrection: How Do You Know? – PGMTV episode 442
Testimonies: Cynthia’s story is a powerful journey from addiction, confusion, and emotional collapse to the hope she found at Pacific Garden Mission. From the time she was a child, Cynthia lived in an environment surrounded by addiction, chaos, and brokenness. At PGM, she found safety, support, and the strength she did not know she had. She now knows that God …
Where Did Jesus Go When He Died? – PGMTV episode 441
Testimonies: Nagwa’s story is one of powerful redemption. After years of trauma, rebellion, addiction, and homelessness, she arrived at Pacific Garden Mission in one of the lowest moments of her life. She had searched for love in friends, relationships, money, and drugs, but none of it satisfied the emptiness she felt. When she walked through the doors of PGM, she …
The Splitting of the Veil – PGMTV episode 440
Testimonies: Joshua survived a tragedy that should have taken his life. A lithium battery explosion set his body on fire at 3:30 a.m., burning more than 65 percent of his body and leaving him with injuries so severe that doctors placed him in a coma for ten weeks. His home was destroyed, his health was broken, and his future was …
The Thief on the Cross – PGMTV episode 439
Testimonies: Jose came to Pacific Garden Mission after alcohol addiction and homelessness took everything from him. For months he lived on the streets of Chicago, losing his jobs, his belongings, and his stability. A stranger told him about PGM, and that simple invitation changed his life. Joseph’s journey has been marked by deep loss, personal struggle, and finally the hope …
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PGMTV Ep. 438 – The Words of Jesus
Testimony: After enduring years of childhood abuse, rejection, and trauma—including homelessness and assault—Aaliyah came to Pacific Garden Mission seeking safety and hope. Through the New Day and New Life programs, she found not only recovery but a real relationship with God. Aaliyah’s story is a powerful reminder that no matter how broken life feels, God can redeem every part of …
PGMTV Ep. 437 – Regret vs Repentance
Testimonies: Hope, a New Life Student, shares a powerful testimony of transformation—from a childhood marked by family violence, depression, and addiction to a new life centered on Jesus Christ. Growing up in a broken home, she turned to self-harm and drugs to cope with pain until one night when God spoke to her through His Word and set her free. …
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PGMTV Ep. 436 – In the Day of Judgement
In this episode: Segment: Going Deeper in the Bible: In this episode, the discussion centers on the role of trauma in recovery and spiritual transformation. Director of Ministries, Philemon Hayibor, explains how Pacific Garden Mission helps men and women confront and process their past through Biblical principles—encouraging self-examination, gratitude, and reliance on Christ, who understands and walks with us in …