From MTV to Ministry

Oscar sits down with Catholic hip-hop artist and evangelist Joe Melendrez for a conversation about identity, creativity, and what happens when an encounter with God redirects your entire life. From appearing on MTV as a teenager to encountering the Holy Spirit at a teen A.C.T.S. retreat, Joe shares how he discovered that his gifts for music, dancing, and performance weren’t meant to build up the world but to glorify God. We explore why Catholic artist should pursue excellence, not because we are perfect but because our God is so perfect.

Three takeaways:

1. Encounter with Jesus changes our direction in life.
2. Creativity is part of evangelization
3. Your gifts are your mission.

Joe Melendrez has forged a unique path to becoming one of America’s most exciting Catholic performers. His journey began at age fifteen when he appeared on MTV, sparking a passion for performance. It was during a Teen A.C.T.S. Retreat later that year where Joe experienced a profound encounter with God’s love, inspiring him to commit his life to spreading the Good News. Joe shares the Gospel in many unique ways, including founding a faith-based clothing line, God Is Real, and releasing five major Catholic hip-hop albums.

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