E24: From Gangstah to GOD! Peacemaker Matt Taufete'e

A single punch on a Kalihi street lead to two life sentences, headline news & a family shattered by gang retaliation. BUT GOD! A long broken road across generations lead to hard-won forgiveness. Not just for one man, but two families. And their next generations! CHEEHOO!Matt Taufate'e of 1st L.A.P. Ministries explains how choices shaped a gang member into a godly mentor. It includes quiet damage of growing up beaten by his pastor-dad & church family. But the change came after prison, back in a bar, with a wife, 3 kids & no job. Odd place for God to shop up, but He did!If you care about redemption, fatherhood, & safer communities... If you've struggled with childhood trauma... If you have loved ones in addiction & codependent relationships... this conversation is for you. Watch & please share this episode with someone who needs hope. Then drop a line & tell us: What does real forgiveness look like to you?IG @DawnOBrienHIFB Dawn O'Brien HIwww.ChooseAloha.orgIG @alohaalivepodcastyoutube.com/@AlohaAlivePodcast