In this powerful testimony, Pastor Tony Smith shares how God turned what looked like chaos into a perfectly orchestrated plan. Born into a broken home, labeled as a struggling student who would “never read or write,” and facing bullying through his school years, Tony’s path looked anything but promising. Yet God was writing a greater story!
From being raised by his grandmother in church, to becoming the first in his family to earn a degree, to pastoring at just 24 years old, Tony’s journey proves that God uses broken pieces and people for His glory. Today, he is a pastor, teacher, and author of multiple books—living proof that what man counts as failure, God turns into victory.
If you’ve ever wondered whether your trials, setbacks, or broken beginnings could be part of something bigger, this episode will inspire you to see God’s hand at work in every step.
👉 Watch now and discover how chaos was God’s plan—and how He can orchestrate your story too.
Learn more about Tony and his books https://tonyraysmith.com/
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Chapters
0:36 - Intro
2:08 - Tony's Early Years
7:06 - Miss Atkins Impact
9:43 - Going to Church With Grandmother
11:14 - Pastoring at 24
13:30 - God Works in Messy Situations
16:24 - Anchored in Church
21:04 - Tricked by God
27:39 - Becoming an Author
31:13 - Coincidence or God?
33:00 - God Orchestrating
34:51 - Bank Job
37:03 - How Has Your Life Changed?
39:30 - God Orchestrated Chaos
44:14 - Discussing Job
46:47 - Handling Trouble
47:40 - Tony's Contact Info
