What happens when you find yourself in a situation that is completely beyond your control? What do you do when the outcome looks impossible and there is nothing you can do to change it? For Brooke and Zach, those questions became painfully real when Brooke suddenly went into cardiac arrest. Her heart stopped, and despite…

There is a kind of sorrow that leaves us stuck in guilt, shame, and regret—and there is a sorrow that can lead us toward real change. In 2 Corinthians 7:10, Paul describes this difference as the contrast between godly sorrow and worldly sorrow. One leads to repentance and salvation; the other leads toward death. In…

Key Verse The Lord will fight for you; you need only to be still. Exodus 14:14 Christian Addiction Recovery Testimony: God Rescued Me From Addiction and Despair What happens when a person reaches the point where they believe there is no way out? Can God still reach someone after years of addiction, repeated failures, broken…

Key Verse We have this as a sure and steadfast anchor of the soul, a hope that enters into the inner place behind the curtain… Hebrews 6:19 Freedom from Sexual Addiction Through Jesus Christ: Finding Lasting Hope in the Gospel Can someone truly experience freedom from sexual addiction? It’s a question that countless men and…

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…