Voices from the Streets

In this moving episode of Voices from the Street, Pastor Robert Briggs sits down with Cesar, a member of the Union Gospel Mission’s kitchen staff, to share his incredible story. Born and raised in Sacramento, Caesar’s early life was marked by family struggles, gang involvement, addiction, and nearly a decade in prison. Through it all, God's grace was at work. Listen as Cesar recounts his powerful journey from despair to salvation, ...

This episode of Voices from the Street continues the compelling testimony of Pastor Tony Arnds, hosted by Pastor Robert Briggs of the Sacramento Union Gospel Mission. It picks up after Tony’s dramatic conversion and his wife’s subsequent salvation, both of which happened while they were living and working on a ranch in Montana. Eager to grow, Tony devoured Scripture, especially Philippians, and began Bible college while still worki...

In this conversation, Pastor Robert Briggs interviews Pastor Tony Arnds about his life, ministry, and journey to faith. Tony shares his upbringing in a non-religious environment, his early influences, and the significant turning point in his life when he encountered Jehovah's Witnesses. This led to his conversion experience, where he felt the power of God's Word and the conviction of sin. The discussion also touches on the impact o...

Pastor Robert Briggs interviews Christian Okeze, the chief chef at the Union Gospel Mission, about his journey from Nigeria to the U.S., his struggles with addiction, and his transformation through faith. Christian recounts his relocation to Oakland, his addiction to Percocets, and his multiple arrests. After being released from prison in December 2023, he sought refuge at the Union Gospel Mission, where he found spiritual and phys...

Robert Briggs, the Executive Director of the Sacramento Union Gospel Mission, hosts a radio show featuring Christian Okeze's testimony of faith and transformation. Christian shares his background. He was born in Nigeria, lost his mother at eight, and moved to the U.S. with his family. He recounts his father's passing at 21, which led him to raise his younger sister and face personal challenges, including addiction. Despite these st...