How Do I Embrace My Full Calling in Faith?

Candler in Conversation with Tony Alonso

May 22, 2026

What happens when your life doesn’t fit into just one box—musician, theologian, or professor? In this candid conversation, Tony Alonso shares how his journey through music, faith, and church life has shaped his calling and what it means to bring your whole self to Christian leadership and theological education. If you’ve ever felt like you don’t quite fit the mold, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

Tony reflects on the power of worship, the challenges of church trauma, and the importance of patience and authenticity in faith. His story invites us to consider how our own experiences—failures and all—can become meaningful resources for ministry and spiritual growth.

 

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