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Recent Episodes

Episode 73: God is always good! A Christian redemption story

Nov 27, 2025 |

Key Verse “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Life can feel heavy, unpredictable, and full of moments that leave us wondering where God is in the middle of our pain. In this episode, Ben and Saso sit down with Peter as he opens his heart and shares a truly…

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Episode 72: Honoring Charlie Kirk: A Call to Bold Faith and Purpose

Oct 14, 2025 |

Key Verse “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 In this moving episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, hosts Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez welcome Pastor Jason from Calvary Chapel Phoenix to reflect on the life and legacy…

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Episode 71: Chosen & Loved: Nicole’s Story of Adoption and God’s Redemption

Sep 27, 2025 |

In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Ben and Saso welcome back guest Nicole to share her moving testimony of adoption. Nicole and her husband were unexpectedly called to take in her brother’s newborn son, Mateo, after he was born prematurely and exposed to drugs. What began as an uncertain journey filled with challenges…

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Episode 70: Strength in Adversity: Kristi’s Journey of God’s Strength

Aug 27, 2025 |

Life is filled with trials, but in the middle of suffering, God’s strength shines the brightest. In this powerful episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Kristi shares her personal journey of brokenness, trauma, addiction, and ultimately—redemption through Jesus Christ. Raised in a Christian home but carrying deep wounds from her past, Kristi struggled with feelings…

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Episode 69: God’s Perfect Plan: The Redemption of a Former Criminal

Jul 30, 2025 |

In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Saso and Ben dive deeper into the life story of Jay Jay, a former convict transformed by the grace of Jesus Christ, and the unexpected reunion with the detective who once pursued him. Now united by faith, their candid conversation reveals a story of redemption, forgiveness, and…

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Latest Episodes

Episode 73: God is always good! A Christian redemption story

Nov 27, 2025

Key Verse “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Life can feel heavy, unpredictable, and full of moments that leave us wondering where God is in the middle of our pain. In this episode, Ben and Saso sit down with Peter as he opens his heart and shares a truly…

Episode 72: Honoring Charlie Kirk: A Call to Bold Faith and Purpose

Oct 14, 2025

Key Verse “Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.” 1 Corinthians 16:13–14 In this moving episode of The Abundant Life Podcast, hosts Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez welcome Pastor Jason from Calvary Chapel Phoenix to reflect on the life and legacy…

Episode 71: Chosen & Loved: Nicole’s Story of Adoption and God’s Redemption

Sep 27, 2025

In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Ben and Saso welcome back guest Nicole to share her moving testimony of adoption. Nicole and her husband were unexpectedly called to take in her brother’s newborn son, Mateo, after he was born prematurely and exposed to drugs. What began as an uncertain journey filled with challenges…