From Tragedy to Triumph: Angel Colon's Journey of Faith
Episode Overview
Angel Colon's survival story from the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Struggles with identity and same-sex attraction. Finding transformation through faith in Jesus Christ. The importance of prayer and surrendering to God. Using his story to spread hope and freedom.
What started as my mess has now become my message.
In this episode of Transformed by the Word, Debora Barr brings us a gripping and heartfelt story of survival and faith. The guest, Angel Colon, is a survivor of the 2016 Pulse Nightclub Shooting in Orlando, Florida. Angel shares his powerful journey of overcoming unimaginable trauma and his struggles with identity, ultimately finding peace and transformation through his faith in Jesus Christ.
Raised in a Christian home, Angel recounts his early love for God and the challenges he faced with same-sex attraction from a young age. His testimony is a raw and honest depiction of the battles he faced internally and externally, especially within the church community. After the tragic event at Pulse Nightclub, where he was severely injured, Angel's life took a significant turn.
He speaks about his near-death experience and how it led him to fully surrender to God, changing his life forever. Angel's story is not just about survival but about finding true freedom and purpose through faith. He now uses his voice to spread a message of hope, freedom, and faith, encouraging others to find their identity in Jesus Christ.
This episode is a testament to the power of faith and the incredible strength that can be found in surrendering to a higher purpose. Don't miss this inspiring and transformative story that highlights the resilience of the human spirit and the profound impact of faith.