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26: Rescue Mission in North Minneapolis

03/05/17 • -1 min

Podcasts Archives - Long Story Short Podcast

Rescue Mission in North Minneapolis closes a three-part series from KG Wilson (episodes 24, 25). As always, this story had an impact on us. Our new friendship with KG threw us into a few unexpected adventures, introduced us to some new friends and breathed fresh inspiration into our storytelling. We didn’t plan any of that.

Isn’t that just like God? As he takes us through life, it’s not like he gives us a map. We just take the next step in front of us as he unfolds his plan. Somehow, it almost seems that if you don’t take that step you may miss out on an adventure.

We met KG through our friend Tamara who shared a great story back in episode 5. Partnering with KG opened a whole new world of seeing God at work. It’s also led us to new friendships. And that means new stories to record. We’re really excited about what we have planned.

We’ll tell you more about that in another podcast. Today’s podcast starts with KG describing an encounter with a young lady trapped in heroin addiction. The overdose death of her friend catapulted her toward desperately seeking answers. God ultimately freed her right there on the street with KG.

KG started by simply asking what she was looking for. You can see this encounter on the video posted in the show notes. KG asks, “Do you want to believe Christ for real today?” That question isn’t far from the one Jesus asked his disciples in Mark, chapter 8. “Who do you say that I am?” This is one of the key questions any of us must answer in life.

This story is deeply personal for KG. He admits that without Christ freeing him years earlier, he’d have been on the same path as this woman. He says he’s sure he’d have ended up a dead man. KG’s own story is what helps drive him to see others delivered by Jesus.

Learn more about Kay G Wilson, Peace Activist, United in Peace, Inc.

Message from the Bench
Tamara Jorell’s Bullies
Star Tribune’s documentary

Media Credits

Theme Music: Sons of Avi
Dramatic Sounds: Adi Goldstein – Desert Sounds, Epikton – Infernal Battle Action, Anton Verkhotin and Uniquesound – Touch Inspiration via Pond5.com

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Learn more about Kay G Wilson, Peace Activist, United in Peace, Inc.

Message from the Bench
Tamara Jorell’s Bullies
Star Tribune’s documentary

Media Credits

Theme Music: Sons of Avi
Dramatic Sounds: Adi Goldstein – Desert Sounds, Epikton – Infernal Battle Action, Anton Verkhotin and Uniquesound – Touch Inspiration via Pond5.com

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Previous Episode

25: Scars Tell Stories

Have you ever regretted your physical or even emotional scars? You wish they’d just disappear. You may have even tried removing them. Our guest today shares how he thought about this as well. And then he found his scars tell stories that help hurting people hear God’s story.

We introduced Kay G Wilson in episode #24 “Tragedy on Speed Dial.” Kay G is a peace activist who brings a positive, caring message to those without hope – and he’s been doing that for over 13 years. Today you’ll learn more about Kay G’s work in street ministry and how his tattoos make a difference.

It wasn’t enough to listen to Kay G’s stories from a safe distance. He challenged us to take part in a street ministry event. So, on a beautiful fall day we joined Kay G and a number of others on the corner of Franklin & Chicago. He told us this is one of the most notorious spots in Minneapolis for gang activity. It was eye-opening to witness people smoking crack at the bus stop.

We were there mainly to learn and pray. It was a privilege to pray with a half dozen or more people. Our hearts broke as several of them shared their stories. Through tears, one man spoke of being sober for over a year and had just recently slipped back into drug use again.

Right there, seemingly on the devil’s door step, we couldn’t help but see the contrast. On the one hand, this was a park known for drug deals, addiction and violence. But that day, it was filled with passionate prayers, gospel-inspired music and stories of God freeing people. There was even dancing! It felt like a spiritual battlefield, but we never felt afraid. There was hope on the street corner that afternoon. God transformed how we looked at that park. We pray in a different way for those neighborhoods. And we long for God to keep pouring out his power and freedom there.

Kay G’s past with drugs, gangs and violence gives him credibility on the street. But even more than that, his genuine love for people opens doors to share what God did to get him out of that life. He’s not afraid to put his arm around people on the street. At the same time, he’s not afraid to speak truth to them.

Learn more about Kay G Wilson, Peace Activist, United in Peace, Inc.

Message from the Bench
Tamara Jorell’s Bullies
Star Tribune’s documentary

Media Credits

Theme Music: Sons of Avi
Dramatic Sounds: Adi Goldstein – Desert Sounds, Epikton – Infernal Battle Action and Uniquesound – Touch Inspiration via Pond5.com

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Next Episode

27: One Way-No Left Turn

Thanks for checking in for a quick update the next podcast. We’re thrilled to present our friend Dee Howard. Born in Chicago, Dee went from a seemingly perfect suburban family to drugs, gangs and then prison. God never gave up on him though and Dee ended up sharing his stories in a recently published book, One Way, No Left Turn. The stories are inspirational to anyone who thinks they’ve made too many wrong turns in life.

If you follow the podcast, you’ve probably noticed it’s been a while since our last episode. We’ve been busy doing something a little different with Dee’s recording. We’re psyched to introduce our friend Jeff who’s composing music to help dramatize this story. That means an added layer in production, but it’ll be well worth the wait. Between Dee sharing a story from his book and the creative genius of Jeff Piecora, we’re looking forward to bringing this episode your way.

In the meantime, if you’re new to the podcast, check out our Facebook page where we’ve curated tips and tricks on how to tell your own compelling story. Then, subscribe here on the webpage where you can download from the past 26 episodes.

For now, take a listen to Dee introducing a taste of his story.

Dee Howard