From Brokenness to Anthem: Petrina Pacheco’s “God Moves” Declares the Power of Faith

Christian artist Petrina Pacheco has released her stirring new single “God Moves” to Christian radio, a Praise and Worship track that weaves powerful scripture-based lyrics with an uplifting musical arrangement to remind listeners of the transforming power of faith. Written by Petrina alongside her son Treyvin Pacheco and produced by Chris Springer, the song is far more than a musical release—it is a living testimony born from the ashes of a shattered past. Raised in the small town of Kiln, Mississippi, Petrina grew up in a church-going family where her parents modeled faith and commitment. Yet when she became old enough to make her own choices, she ventured into a world that quickly shattered her illusions, trapping her in a toxic and abusive relationship for several years. Though she escaped physically at age 28, the emotional scars remained, leading her into years of addiction as she attempted to numb the pain of trauma. Everything changed when she walked into a church service at 33, where God intervened dramatically, setting her free from addiction and making her a new creation. That profound transformation set her on a path of ministry alongside her husband James, founding outreach efforts to help the broken, addicted, and searching.

The song itself arrived in a divinely orchestrated moment, first heard by Petrina in a dream where she found herself clapping along to a rhythm and singing words that flowed effortlessly. Waking with the melody still playing in her mind, she immediately recorded it on her phone before the moment could fade. She shared the recording with her son Treyvin, a 15-year-old piano prodigy whose exceptional gift brought the song to life with full musical arrangement. Treyvin even suggested adding a spoken preaching segment to emphasize the song’s biblical foundation, which Petrina wrote and her husband James narrated—making “God Moves” a beautiful family collaboration built around scripture. Lines drawn directly from the Word declare, “If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you can speak to mountains and cast them in the sea,” while the chorus joyfully proclaims, “When you have faith, God moves, God moves. When you have love, God moves.” For Petrina, placing scripture into the lyrics serves a sacred purpose: some may never open a Bible, but they might hear a song on the radio. Through her testimony, her music, and the ministries she leads with her family, Petrina Pacheco continues to share a message of hope for anyone searching for freedom, healing, and a deeper relationship with Christ—a living proof that when faith is present, God is always at work.