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Latin Kings Made Him Feared, God Made Him Free | Melvin Negron | Landmark Stories

September 10, 2026

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What happens when the very thing meant to protect you becomes the thing that almost destroys you? In this powerful episode of Landmark Stories, Melvin Negron shares his remarkable journey from a childhood marked by abuse and trauma, to becoming part of the Latin Kings, one of America's most feared street gangs, to a life radically transformed by Christ. Melvin opens up about the pain that shaped his early years, the choices that led him deeper into gang life and prison, the unexpected moment behind bars that changed everything, and the friendship that helped point him toward his faith. He also shares how that transformation led him to found Gangsters Gone Godly and join Hog Mob Ministries, where he now brings hope to the very communities and prisons he once knew from the other side. This is a story about pain, purpose, and the God who meets us in our darkest moments. No matter where you are in life, Melvin's testimony is a reminder that God knows where you are, and He knows exactly what you need. To learn more about Melvin's ministry, visit Hog Mob Ministries: https://hogmob.com/ Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Thank you for watching a Landmark video. Please subscribe and tap or click the bell icon to turn notifications on so you're alerted when we go live or upload a new video. Visit our website to stay up-to-date on everything we do: http://thelandmark.church/ Follow us on social media to stay engaged: Instagram: @thelandmark.church Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thelandmark.church X: @thelandmark_ TikTok: @thelandmark.church Listen to our sermons: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3oMO0TF2OWF0JSzU8nOZ2m?si=ac45dc5fc2464d3b Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/landmark-sermons/id1724233354 Watch live here on Youtube. Gathering times: Sunday at 8:30am & 10:30am Wednesday at 6:30pm Landmark Church 300 E. 8th Street Ocean City, NJ 08226

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