Rare of Breed

We visit with Rob - Rare of Breed and his friend Velma Sasnett. This powerful episode brings together two remarkable stories that demonstrate how dark pasts can become beacons of hope.Rob takes us through his journey from foster care at age eight to addiction at fourteen, leading to expulsion, military school, and jail time. Believing he would become "just another statistic," Rob's life changed completely when he encountered Jesus at twenty-one. Now a husband of twelve years and father of three, Rob travels the country with his unique "God Twang" sound—a blend of country rap and Christian themes that resonates across generations and backgrounds.Alongside Rob's story, we meet Velma, whose rebellion against a supportive family led to addiction at eighteen, homelessness, and eventually incarceration. After experiencing a profound spiritual awakening following a diabetic coma ten years ago, Velma now operates a thrift store ministry in the very town where she was once jailed. Her work focuses on housing women and children, supporting foster care, and helping people access rehabilitation services—particularly those on probation seeking a second chance.The beauty of these parallel journeys shows how redemption works: both Rob and Velma now use their difficult pasts to reach people still struggling in darkness. As Velma powerfully states, "If you've got a heartbeat, you've got a purpose, and every bit of it has been paid for on the cross." Learn how Rob's upcoming tour (with dates available at rarebreed.com) is bringing this message of hope to communities nationwide, including a special stop in Mariana, Florida where Velma serves—proving that anyone, regardless of their past, can find their road to redemption.For more information contact us [email protected]