Episode 68: Behold! A new creature in Christ
In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, hosts Ben Arellano and Saso Mendez talk with Jay Jay, who shares his journey to becoming a new creature in Christ. From gangs, to drugs and prison, to being a child of God, married with a new born and a new church family.
What does it truly mean to become a new creature in Christ? In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Jay Jay shares his remarkable testimony of transformation. Once living in brokenness and despair, Jay Jay encountered the redeeming power of Jesus—and his life was never the same.
His journey reminds us that when we surrender to Christ, we are made completely new. Our past no longer defines us. Through Jay Jay’s story, we see how God’s grace restores what was once lost and leads us into a life of purpose, freedom, and hope.
This episode is for anyone longing for a fresh start. Whether you’re struggling with your past or curious about what it means to follow Jesus, Jay Jay’s testimony will encourage you to embrace your identity as a new creature in Christ.
Key Verse:
Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.2 Corinthians 5:17
Topics Covered:
- Understanding the meaning of becoming a new creature in Christ (2 Corinthians 5:17)
- How God uses brokenness to build testimony
- The role of baptism in a believer’s journey
- Spiritual growth through the process of sanctification
- Encouragement through personal testimony
- God’s faithfulness through mentors and community