From Drug Trafficking to Global Church Planting: The Jorge Pina Story

Unstoppable Joy Podcast: Radical Faith and Transformative Testimonies with Pastor Jorge Pina Welcome to the Unstoppable Joy Podcast with Kathryn McAdam, where faith meets functional medicine. In this episode, Kathryn sits down with Pastor Jorge Pina, founder of Jesus Church, to discuss his incredible journey from drug trafficking to becoming a passionate follower of Jesus Christ. Jorge shares his personal testimony of redemption and the miraculous ways God has used him globally, including smuggling Bibles into a Muslim country and planting churches in Pakistan. This episode is filled with inspiring stories of faith, the power of the gospel, and the immense joy found in following Jesus. Tune in for an uplifting conversation that highlights the importance of prayer, obedience to God, and the transformative power of divine love. 00:00 Introduction to the Unstoppable Joy Podcast 01:13 Introducing Pastor Jorge Pina 02:53 Pastor Jorge's Testimony: From Darkness to Light 06:19 The Birth of Jesus Church Global 09:53 Radical Faith and Ministry 16:03 Living Full Force for Jesus 21:39 Global Missions and Smuggling Bibles 23:30 Unexpected Gift: Arabic Bibles 25:38 Mission Trip Preparations 26:18 Miraculous Customs Clearance 28:24 Crusades in Pakistan 30:02 Challenges and Joys of Church Planting 37:45 Encouragement for the Distant 39:46 Ways to Support the Mission 42:29 Closing Prayer and Final ThoughtsBefore we wrap up, I want to invite you to grab a copy of my new book Blessed Body. This is for Christians who feel tired, out of shape, or stuck in their health and faith journey. In it, I share my story of going from burnout and brokenness to discovering how God designed our bodies to heal—when we align faith with functional medicine.Inside you’ll find the same tools I use with my clients—like the Handy Eating Guide, Movement Matrix, and Hearts on Fire Assessment—to help you restore your energy, balance your hormones, and reignite your purpose.👉 You can grab your copy today at theblessedbody.co .That’s theblessedbody.co —because you were made to live with energy, clarity, and joy in Christ.