The Land of Opportunity - pt. 1

The Land of Opportunity - pt. 1

“The land flourished because it was fed from so many sources—because it was nourished by so many cultures and traditions and peoples.” — President Lyndon B. Johnson I sat down with three of my immigrant friends to talk about our journeys to the "Land of Opportunity." Joining me on this episode are: * Freddy Santes: Born in Guatemala, Freddy is currently the Vice President of a painting and wallcovering company. In ministry, he serves as an audio engineer and youth leader at NLSC. * Fernando Amaral: Born in Portugal, Fernando is currently the manager of Custodial Services for NBPS. In ministry, he serves as the Head of the Operations Department and a crew leader at NLSC. * Sam Ajetomobi: Born in Nigeria, Sam is currently a Community Health Worker for Southcoast Health. In ministry, he serves as a leader in the Media/Audio Department, a member of the worship team, and a crew leader at NLSC. These three men have certainly contributed to the nourishing of this great nation, and they continue to do so with character and dignity.

S1 Ep 8: Embracing Your Calling

God has graciously and generously blessed us all with amazing gifts. How are you using your gifts? Join me in this conversation with Sebastian, the author, and Just Stevie, the musician. They have both just recently dropped a new project, and we talked about their process and what it means for them to be living in their calling. Sebastians book: "Elias Wynn: The Witness" a Psychological Literary Thriller Amazon Link: https://www.amazon.com/Elias-Wynn-Witness-Sebastian-Guzman/dp/B0GWK1HQJC [https://www.amazon.com/Elias-Wynn-Witness-Sebastian-Guzman/dp/B0GWK1HQJC] Linktree: https://linktr.ee/authorsaguzman [https://linktr.ee/authorsaguzman] Stevie's album: Just Stevie: A God Dream - available on all platforms Linktree: https://linktr.ee/juststevieofficial

S1 Ep 7: The Highs & Lows of Life

We’re diving into the beautiful, messy reality of life... the "highs" that make us feel invincible and the "lows" that make us question everything. Pr. Elijah Griner and Pr D'Andre Thomas joined me in this episode to explore how to find gratitude when things are good, how to keep your footing when the ground starts to shift, and how to enjoy everyday life in between the highs and lows.

S1 Ep 6: Grace Behind Bars

Have you ever broken the law before? Many of us have, and at the end of the day whether you have or not, we all rely on God's love and His Amazing Grace. In this episode, Earl Miranda and Stephen Feist joined me in the garage to talk about their redemption story. We talked about the influence they received from their fathers, the need for belonging, the consequences of a life of crime, and ultimately, God's grace which changed their lives!

S1 Ep 5: It's Ok not to be Ok

This episode was recorded with a live audience, at New Life South Coast. We had a powerful conversation about dealing with life's struggles, mental health, counseling, and getting punched in the face! I was joined by Eddie Harrison, Pr. Wandson Santana, and Matt Brum, who got real and transparent about how they navigated through their struggles and the tools and strategies they have picked up though the process. There is a surprise somewhere in the middle of this episode, so make sure you stick around until the end!