In this episode of 12-Minute Convos with Jesus Believers, Engel Jones connects with author and minister Pastor Alex Horton, tuning in from his home in Omaha, Nebraska. Alex shares one of the most uniquely beautiful, unconventional testimonies of calling ever heard on our show. While he had experienced encounters with Jesus in his younger years, his absolute surrender to Christ came from an unexpected place of pure, family-oriented curiosity. When his twin brother was preparing to get married, Alex stepped up to officiate the ceremony. To do so legally, he obtained a quick online ordination but as he began researching marital vows and diving into the scriptures, the Holy Spirit ignited a massive, unshakeable fire of curiosity and conviction in his soul. What started as a simple gesture for his brother blossomed into a lifelong, devout walk of faith. Alex describes how that holy curiosity transformed him into a dedicated minister of the gospel.
Today, he is a published author of two impactful books: a moving personal memoir and a highly practical study workbook on the Book of Ephesians. Alex vulnerably opens up about the day-to-day challenges of navigating the social friction of being a pastor in a secular world, and how he balances simply being "Alex" with carrying the heavy responsibility of a spiritual shepherd. If you are currently questioning your calling, wondering if God can use your messy past, or searching for the courage to step into your divine purpose, Pastor Alex’s comforting reminder that we are made worthy by Christ alone will deeply anchor and refresh your soul!
Guest's Bio
Pastor Alex Horton is the founder of The Heart of What We Believe, an online Christian ministry dedicated to helping people understand what it means to follow Christ in today's world. Through sermons, devotionals, Bible studies, and honest conversations about faith, Pastor Alex focuses on making deep biblical truths approachable, practical, and personal for everyday life.
He is also the author of From Wandering to Walking: A Testimony of God's Love, a book centered on redemption, grace, and the transforming love of God. Drawing from personal experiences, Pastor Alex shares how faith reshaped his life and how God meets people even in seasons of doubt, failure, and wandering.
With a heart for teaching and discipleship, Pastor Alex is passionate about encouraging believers to move beyond surface-level Christianity into a deeper understanding of the Gospel, spiritual growth, and authentic relationship with Christ. His work often centers on foundational themes such as love, grace, faith, repentance, hope, and the Kingdom of God.
Whether preaching, writing, or speaking on podcasts, Pastor Alex's goal is simple: to point people toward Jesus with honesty, clarity, and compassion, while helping others see that faith is not just something we believe, but something we live."
Links:
- The website link is: www.theheartofwhatwebelieve.org
- The YouTube is: https://www.youtube.com/@Pastor_Horton
- The Spotify is: https://open.spotify.com/show/1ISTvKiOGp9AFUuNnciH4H
- The book is: Amazon.com: From Wandering to Walking: A Testimony of God's Love eBook : Horton, Alex: Kindle Store