Key Verse because, if you confess with your mouth that Jesus is Lord and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. Romans 10:9 In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, Ben and Saso dive into the truth and significance of the resurrection of Jesus Christ—the cornerstone…

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 What does it mean to truly become new? In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, hosts Ben and Saso are joined by Erin, who courageously shares…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.…