Andrew's Story
Personal Testimony
From Shadows
to Clarity
Andrew's journey is a powerful testament to the transformative power of God's voice. After years of feeling spiritually stagnant and disconnected from his purpose, he experienced a radical encounter that redefined his identity.
"I finally understood that God doesn't just speak to the world; He speaks directly to my heart. That clarity changed everything for me."
— Andrew Segovia
I wasn’t always a Christian. In fact, even after giving my life to Christ in 2012, I spent many years struggling to understand what it truly meant to follow Jesus.
I jumped from church to church searching for answers. I had a difficult time understanding the Bible, I wasn’t sure if I was praying the “right” way, and I eventually realized something deeper — I knew about God, but I didn’t really know God or have a close relationship with Him.
Those early years were filled with frustration and discouragement. I often heard well-meaning advice like, “Just keep your eyes on Jesus,” “You just need more faith,” or “Just pray about it, brother.” While those statements were true, I didn’t know how to actually live them out.
I was searching for someone to walk alongside me.
Thankfully, God brought a few faithful Christians into my life — including the woman who would later become my wife — who allowed me to be honest about my struggles. They didn’t judge me; they helped guide me, encourage me, and shepherd me with love.
“Your rod and your staff, they comfort me.” Psalm 23:4
Through their discipleship, patience, and encouragement, I began to grow in wisdom, understanding, and my relationship with God.
“I will give you shepherds after My own heart, who will lead you with knowledge and understanding.” Jeremiah 3:15
Even as my faith grew, life was still difficult. I wrestled with questions I couldn’t answer.
I didn’t understand why my father passed away from cancer at only 57 years old. I didn’t understand why I faced my own battle with prostate cancer at 41. I didn’t understand why my previous marriage ended in a painful divorce that brought emotional and financial hardship. I didn’t understand why depression became so heavy that I almost lost my life.
I also carried guilt and shame from mistakes I had made before knowing Christ. But God was not finished with my story.
I made the decision that my past would no longer define my future. I began allowing God into the wounded places of my heart. I started releasing the guilt, pain, and disappointment I had been carrying for years. I was letting go of the old and embracing the new.
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2
Then breakthrough came. My relationship with God became personal and real. Prayer was no longer something I was trying to figure out it became a daily conversation with my Father. The Bible came alive as His Word began transforming my heart. I discovered that nothing not my past, my mistakes, my struggles, or my failures could ever separate me from the love of God.
“For I am convinced that neither death nor life… nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God.” Romans 8:38–39
Even though challenges still come, I now stand on this truth:
“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13
Then came “the call.” I felt God leading me to use my story, my healing, and my experiences to help others discover the same freedom and relationship with Him. In December 2019, I stepped away from my career to devote my life to serving God and helping people.
Since then, I have served in ministry supporting single parents, community outreach, marriage care, discipleship, and healing ministries. I also had the opportunity to travel to Brazil as part of a Christian healing mission.
In January 2020, my wife and I launched The Shepherd and Me, a Christian coaching and discipleship ministry created to walk alongside others as they grow closer to God. Today, my heart is simply to serve helping others know God personally, understand His Word, heal from past wounds, discover their identity in Christ, and step into the purpose He created them for.
All for His glory.
The Journey is Far From Over