The Sean McDowell Show Famous Drummer Preaches Faith to Lenny Kravitz, Bobby Brown, etc. (w/ Zoro)
Jul 4, 2025
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Humble Beginnings And A Prophetic Bongo
- Zoro grew up in South Central LA (Compton) with a Mexican immigrant mother and seven children after being abandoned by his father. He says his father left him a set of bongos, which he views as a prophetic sign for his drumming destiny.
Turning Fatherless Pain Into Purpose
- Zoro describes lifelong effects of fatherlessness and how it imprinted insecurity and a drive to prove himself. He later chose to turn that pain into purpose by becoming a father and mentor to others.
Camp Conversion And A 50-Year Reunion
- At age 12 a pastor paid for Zoro and his brother to attend a Christian camp where Zoro prayed by a campfire and gave his life to Jesus. Fifty years later that same pastor unexpectedly attended Zoro's book signing, creating an emotional reunion.