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In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, hosts Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez sit down with Cody Bentley, who shares his deeply personal testimony of leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism) and discovering the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. Raised in a devoted Mormon household, Cody walks through the inner…
Listen to episodeIn this episode of Abundant Life, Ben and Saso sit down with Saso’s cousin Tony Mendez to hear his powerful testimony of redemption, identity, and the transformative love of God. Once trapped in addiction and hopelessness, Tony shares how God rescued him from a life of pain and gave him a new name—child of God.…
Listen to episodeAre You Seeking a Breakthrough in Your Life? We all face struggles—whether it’s overcoming trials, battling sin, or seeking deliverance from addictions. But true breakthrough isn’t just about external change; it starts with surrendering completely to Jesus. In this episode, we explore Luke 9:23-24, where Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their…
Listen to episodeKey Verse Neither is there salvation in any other: for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved. Acts 4:12 The Testimony of Carlos Mercado Is salvation found in religion? Or is it found in a person? Carlos Mercado grew up in the Catholic Church, but faith always…
Listen to episodeKey Verse My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. John 10:27 Who can hear the voice of God? Those who are of God – believers – can hear God’s voice. How can I be sure I’m a true believer? True believers believe the truth about Jesus (1 John 5:10-13). Jesus is…
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Episode 67: Breaking Free: Life After Mormonism and Embracing Christ
In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, hosts Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez sit down with Cody Bentley, who shares his deeply personal testimony of leaving the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (Mormonism) and discovering the true Gospel of Jesus Christ. Raised in a devoted Mormon household, Cody walks through the inner…
Listen to episodeEpisode 66: A Child of God: Tony’s Testimony of Transformation
In this episode of Abundant Life, Ben and Saso sit down with Saso’s cousin Tony Mendez to hear his powerful testimony of redemption, identity, and the transformative love of God. Once trapped in addiction and hopelessness, Tony shares how God rescued him from a life of pain and gave him a new name—child of God.…
Listen to episodeEpisode 65: The Key to Breakthrough
Are You Seeking a Breakthrough in Your Life? We all face struggles—whether it’s overcoming trials, battling sin, or seeking deliverance from addictions. But true breakthrough isn’t just about external change; it starts with surrendering completely to Jesus. In this episode, we explore Luke 9:23-24, where Jesus calls His followers to deny themselves, take up their…
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