"From Prison to Pulpit: The Divine Set Up Journey of Author Shawn O'Neill"

  • Captives Set Free, Youth Empowered: The Next Step for Miry Clay Ministries

    When I look into the eyes of a 6th grader who genuinely wants to grow in Christ, I see more than just a student. I see hope, legacy, and the future church. That’s why we launched YEP – the Youth Empowerment Project, a three-year Christ-centered mentoring journey for 6th grade students who are hungry to…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • Living from Identity, Not for It

    This final post in the series brings everything into focus: your identity in Christ isn’t something you earn—it’s something you live from. When you stop striving for approval and start walking in the truth of who God says you are, everything shifts. Your purpose becomes clear. Your pace slows down. Your life starts to reflect…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • Becoming Secure in Your Identity

    It’s one thing to know your identity in Christ—it’s another to actually live from it. In this post, we explore how to stop performing for approval and start resting in grace. You’ll discover how God renews you daily, how brotherhood anchors your walk, and how sharing your story helps others find freedom. When your identity…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • You Are Who God Says You Are

    After chasing false identities and wrestling with distorted self-worth, the only place we find solid ground is in Christ. In this post, we unpack what it really means to be a new creation, adopted into God’s family, and united with Jesus. You’re not defined by your past or performance—you are who God says you are.…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • The Four Counterfeit Identities Men Chase

    Every man wants to know he matters—but too often, we build our identity on what we can achieve, prove, or control. In this post, we break down four of the most common false identities men chase—secular, moral, religious, and even shallow versions of the Christian life—and reveal why each one ultimately fails to satisfy. The…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • The Problem with Identity: Why We Feel Lost

    If we’re made in the image of God, why do so many of us feel insecure, anxious, or like we’re constantly falling short? In this post, we uncover what went wrong—how sin distorted identity, how the world and the enemy try to rewrite who we are, and why most of us are walking around with…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • Who Am I, Really?

    We all wrestle with the question, Who am I really? In a world that defines identity by performance, image, or emotion, it’s easy to feel lost or unsure. But the Bible offers a deeper, unshakable answer—one rooted not in what you do, but in who God says you are. This post kicks off a 6-part…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • Warriors Arise: From the Wounds of a Father to the Call of One

    In “Warriors Arise: The Father Who Made a Difference,” Shawn O’Neill reflects on his struggles with fatherhood and personal pain. He emphasizes the importance of overcoming wounds and becoming a supportive father, inspired by biblical figures like Jairus. The message encourages men to embrace their journey, fight for their families, and recognize their worth despite…

    Shawn O’Neill

  • The Divine Setup

    This past Wednesday at Purpose Academy in Pompano Beach, something sacred unfolded.

    Shawn O’Neill

  • The Father’s Love: A Prodigal’s Perspective from Prison to Pulpit

    From prison walls to a pulpit, my story mirrors the prodigal son’s. I ran from authority, lost everything, and hit rock bottom. But when I turned back, God didn’t wait—He ran to me. This isn’t about earning a second chance. It’s about a Father who never stopped loving me, even while I was still a…

    Shawn O’Neill