Words Of This Life Show

When God calls, do you squirm to get out of His call? When His finger points the way, do you try to run the other direction? Peter describes his heritage, his youth, and his ministry today in terms of a response to God. The question is not what do we want to do for God, but what do we do when God indicates to us what He wants us do.

Discussing themes of marriage, children’s ministry, and the rising pressures on this next generation of Christians. Peter shows that God is still calling people today to respond in radical obedience.
“Whom shall I send? And who will go for Us?”—Isaiah 6:8

AJ and Suzanne reflect on how God honored early consecration, even the simple prayer, "Lord, whatever You are doing on earth, I want to be in the middle of it." 

Now grandparents, AJ and Suzanne share how life becomes richer when we live for God's pleasure instead of our own, relating their experiences as hosts of the church through opening their home wherever they have lived in cities from coast to coast.

This conversation comes with decades of perspective, memories and stories of how God can take that prayer, use all things for His glory, and bless us in the midst of each of the chapters of our lives. 

The line from the hymn “I take Thy promise, Lord in all its length” rings truer with each stage:
“Into life’s future fearless I may gaze

For Savior Thou art with me all the days.”

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What do we center our busy days around? Our happiness, our ease and comfort, or our accomplishments?

David, a successful physician-scientist, shares his experience of making God the center of his decision making each day. Having finished two decades of post-secondary education, David recounts his experiences as a single doctoral student, courtship and marriage, having children, raising them, and serving in a church community. When God and His purpose are the focal point of our lives, our ordinary, daily choices amount to much more: an extraordinary life journey on God’s pathway.

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In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we’re sharing what God has been doing in our lives as we’ve been building Words of This Life. We reflect on how our faith has grown through this journey, opening up about life changes, from preparing for parenthood to navigating career uncertainty, and the ways marriage has shaped our walk with God.We also talk about the heart behind the podcast, the impact of the testimonies we’ve heard, and what it means to live out a faith that is real, lived, and shared in community. From mental health to learning across generations, this conversation is a look into what God has been teaching us lately and how He continues to lead us.

In this episode of Words of This Life, we sit down with Brian Windsor to see the Lord’s hand through every part of his testimony. From salvation at 13, to drifting in high school, to years spent pursuing a music career and working in restaurants, Brian shares honestly about the times in his life when his love for the Lord grew dim and the quiet ways in which the Lord continued to draw him back.Brian speaks about the “slow burn” seasons of pressure, the tensions of business, the prayer “Lord, bless it or burn it,” and the need to be tethered to other believers. This conversation is a testimony not of a smooth and clear path, but of a faithful God whose hand was present in success, failure, waiting, and growth.Whether you are a student, a young professional, a parent, or someone simply longing for a deeper experience of Christ, Brian’s testimony is a reminder that the Lord is simply seeking each one of us. Not a perfect testimony, not a flawless path, but people. In every stage in life, and in every turn, He is patiently working to gain us for Himself.

What if God sends you across the globe to a people group you don’t know? Connor reflects on the major chapters of his life, from a childhood in the American Midwest, to the discovery of God’s eternal plan while in college in Texas, and now a season of serving Jesus in Germany.

The difficulties, trials, and seasons of chasing success have all been part of God’s ordering of his steps, Connor shares, a directing that guides us home to God Himself.

As Connor tells his story of God sending him across the globe to serve Him in a place he never dreamed of, these lyrics come to mind in faith again: “He’s got the whole world in His hands.”

Every story has twists and turns. Get to know our next cohost, Ty Wilson! Hear why Ty joining the show fits like a hand in a glove, starting with how Ty prayed for Ayo even before they met, and how Pablo and Ty have spent time together side by side on mission in Boston.

Ty brings a background in Christian ministry, an educated perspective on mental health, great questions and insights, and a positive energy to the team. You all are in for a treat!

What is it like to quit your job to follow the Lord? Ayo reveals a deeply personal testimony in this episode concerning the decision he made with his wife, Temi, to resign from their jobs and answer God's calling to go to a Bible school.

Ayo had always defined himself by a career of prestige, comfort, and ease, and both he and Temi achieved just that with their career trajectories. But over the past four years, their consistent hunger for Christ and His mission has gradually drawn them from their “Gen Z Dream.”

Join Ayo and Pablo as they reflect on the past year of launching Words of This Life and pray for Ayo stepping by faith into a new dream, the dream of God’s dwelling place.

How do we "hear" God's call?

Born to missionary parents in the Brethren Assemblies, Ken was raised to know the Bible and revere God. 

But after a fall away, it took the kindness of God to appear to him as a young adult, call him into a relationship, and set him in a vibrant church life. 

To Ken, there’s no greater joy than caring for others, and there’s no greater care than bringing them into the enjoyment of God.

Mercy. If you could look back at your whole life, would you sum it up with this one word?

Ray shares about growing up in the turbulent 1960s and his profound conversion experience from a religious Catholic to a born-again follower of Christ. This episode traces turning points with Christ over career, adoption of a child under God’s sovereignty, and serving God full-time in America and Europe.

Through it all, it was conversations with God that illuminated each step of Ray’s journey to become a vessel of mercy unto honor for God’s glory.

How can we inherit the privilege of a Godly heritage without paying it forward to the next generation?

In this episode, Isaac recounts growing up in an active Christian household in New York City, his wayward years and his eventual definite turn to the Lord. 

To Isaac, the greatest privilege is to be able to invite others into his own home now and set the same example for his children as was set for him: a life fully given to the Lord and fully embracing the community he lives in.

What does it look like to build a home that's been open to people for 15 years?

In this episode, Emmanuel and Lenore share their journey of marriage, raising five sons, and learning what it means to put Christ and the church first.

From a miraculous story that began in the desert, to consecrating their firstborn in the NICU, to the everyday decisions that shape young men today, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom and powerful testimony.

Mark stopped looking for balance a while ago. Life isn't a table with a surface that holds still, he says. It's a rowboat on the ocean, with pressure coming from every side.

In this episode, Mark traces a career that moved from electrical engineering to patent law to finance, and how each turn freed up more time to serve. He shares the ABC's an older brother once gave him for being useful to the Lord — availability, burden, and capacity, in that order — and why the first one is the one you have some say over.

What he keeps returning to is priority: God, then family, then work. And what happens to the rest of your life once you give yourself to Christ and the church.

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Peter was raised Catholic, and wanted nothing to do with the "Jesus movement," until his mother sent him to a youth retreat in the 1970s. In this experience, Peter met the Lord in a way he could only call an "explosion of regeneration." Back at school that Monday, he told his friends that Jesus was as real to him as they were.

In this episode, Peter traces the decades that followed: an early call to consecrate, learning what it means to be trained to be useful to the Lord, and selling his business and home to give himself fully to serve the Lord. He recounts moving his young family to Russia in the 1990s to reach seeking people and raise up churches. To Peter, the greatest blessing of his life has been participating in the move of God among the believers throughout revolution and war across the former Soviet Union and Ukraine.

Throughout, Peter keeps returning to foundational experiences in our Christian life: coming to know the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His sufferings, and calling on the name of the Lord as the shortest prayer.

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Juanito and Daniela have built a life around open doors — theirs and everyone else's.

Juanito describes becoming something of a "home invader" as a young man, showing up again and again in the homes of believers across many countries, and discovering that every time he entered into a new home, God was actually invading his own heart. These precious experiences made Juanito hope for a home of his own that could be invaded the same way. He prayed for a wife who loved people more than herself.

Daniela knew early that she wanted the same kind of home. She describes how the Lord has filled their hands with people, and she's direct about why that matters: when your hands aren't full, you end up fixated on yourself — your problems, your situation, what you're going through. Those things are there regardless. Life happens. But caring for others turns you outward, and she calls this a salvation.

Together Juanito and Daniela consider why marriage might be the hardest human project to work out. The two share about how marriage deepened their knowing of the Lord: for her, human love that opened up a Christ longing for His bride. For him, a pounding heart at the proposal and the realization that God's heart beats that way for us.

And they speak about what has carried them — an open home, hands full of people, and companions who held them like pillars.

It's a don't-miss conversation! Watch the full episode now.

In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Ben to trace a thread through his life: the spiritual heritage he received, and the one he's determined to pass on. Ben is honest about leaving the Lord and coming back — and about the deep hope that his own children would be raised in a way that they would be so rooted that they will never need to leave to be brought back. He shares how he was found again: not through a program, but through the parents of the boys he cared for, who saw a lost sheep, took him in, and cared for him so completely he had no way to run. That care, he realizes, was itself part of his heritage.

From reading Genesis 22 soon after his son was born and suddenly understanding the Father's heart, to being saved a "second time" at a junior high retreat, to the boldness of telling the enemy that what he remembers God has already forgiven and forgotten — this conversation is genuine and honest, from a man who knows what it is to be brought home and wants to give his children a home they never have to leave.

In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Demi and Olivia, two recent college graduates, for a conversation that is honest, layered, and full of life. Growing up in high-achieving households, both women navigated the weight of expectations — including what it meant to be a "good Christian" by going through the motions.

Demi and Olivia share the gradual, sometimes messy journey of finding God for themselves, separate from their parents, their culture, and meeting others’ expectations.

From grief and academic pressure to the power of testimony and the bountiful supply of the Holy Spirit, Demi and Olivia reflect on what it looks like to stop performing faith and start living it.

This is a conversation for anyone who has ever inherited a belief and had to make it their own.

n this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Isaac for a conversation that traces his faith from childhood all the way to full-time ministry. Isaac opens up about carrying real responsibility as the older brother during his parents' divorce, and how community and mentorship became a lifeline during some of the hardest years of his adolescence. He shares honestly about what it looks like to stay consistent in the Word, even in seasons of spiritual dryness, and how singing scripture and hymns became a way to keep joy alive in his walk with the Lord.

The conversation also moves into Isaac's college years and his journey into full-time ministry, where he reflects on what it really means to care for the whole person, not just their spiritual life. Through it all, Isaac offers a reminder that resonates far beyond his own story: there is a season for everything, and even the quietest seasons with the Lord are not the end of the story.

In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Carlos and Anne for a conversation that touches on aspects of everyday life — faith, love, marriage, and the work they do every single day. 

Anne shares her journey from a non-Christian upbringing to a faith built on more than just knowledge, and Carlos reflects on growing up in a Christian home and what it meant to make that faith truly his own. Together, they open up about the fears that come with commitment, and how trusting God's plan makes all the difference.

The conversation doesn't end there. Carlos and Anne challenge the way we think about our careers, our routines, and our ordinary days — pointing back to the truth that our work and living is a service to the Lord. Whether you are in a season of searching and building, or simply trying to be faithful where you are, this episode is a reminder that we each have only one life which will soon be passed, and only what's done for Christ shall last.

Words of This Life is excited to host Graduate Student Therapist Ty Wilson, who brings wisdom that could only come from someone who has truly sat with the weight of his own healing.
In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Ty to unpack the relationship between trauma, emotional health, and faith — and why so many people, especially young men, are struggling in silence.
Ty shares his own journey into counseling, how the Lord used a difficult season to redirect his path. From the relationships every young man was made for, to understanding the "why" behind your anger, to keeping the enemy out of your marriage — this conversation is honest, warm, and full of the kind of wisdom that only comes from someone the Lord has led through the valley first.

What happens when two people surrender their relationship entirely to God — and He gives it back? In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Joe and Alice to hear a love story that spans childhood wounds, empty trophies, a painful breakup, four years in the wilderness, and a birthday text that changed everything. It's a story that could only be written from above.
Joe and Alice open up about what it looks like to build a marriage on Christ as the center — not just as a starting point, but as a refuge through every storm. From parenting with an open home and open fridge, to the lessons only a wilderness season can teach, this conversation is warm, honest, and full of the kind of hope that only comes from trusting God's timeline over your own.

How should Christians handle money?

From encountering the Lord at a young age to learning what it means to walk with believers in fellowship, John shares how his journey has shaped his thinking about work, money, and stewardship.

The conversation explores the tension many Christians feel about finances, what it means to trust God even in financial planning, and how giving and receiving both play a role in the life of faith. John reflects on how faithfulness in small things shapes what we are entrusted with over time.

Ultimately, this is a conversation about learning to see everything, including money, work, and opportunity, as something held in dependence on God. 

Tune in this Friday to hear John's story.

This week, Victoria shares a powerful testimony of how the Lord has been faithful through every season of her life. From navigating the loss of her mother to building a new life across countries, her story is marked by God’s mercy, resilience, and the quiet work of faith.

She reflects on what it means to find home, not just in a place, but in God and in the people He brings into your life. From forming intentional relationships to serving in children’s ministry, Victoria shows how community can shape and strengthen our walk with the Lord.

Her encouragement is simple but deep: you can’t wait to be invited in. Sometimes, you have to take a step and trust that God will meet you there.

Season 2 continues with stories of faith, connection, and the ways God is writing something deeply meaningful in every life.

Adolfo shares his journey of growing up knowing the Lord, yet coming to a point where that faith had to become personal.

Along the way, there were real experiences, times of being close, times of drifting, and moments where the Lord quietly brought him back. What once felt familiar eventually became a question he could no longer ignore: "what kind of life was he going to live?"

This episode follows the relationship Adolfo had with the Lord - from knowing about Him to choosing Him, from living divided to learning what it means to be fully for the Lord.

Through it all, you see a God who doesn’t give up, who continues to draw, speak, and make Himself real in a person’s life.

🎧 Listen to hear Adolfo’s full story and what it means to respond when God becomes personal.

This week on Words of This Life, Dr. Jung Han shares his journey through science, achievement, and the deeper question that success couldn’t answer.

From growing up in Taiwan to pursuing a PhD in the U.S., Dr. Han followed a path of discipline and ambition. As he began to achieve his academic goals, a quiet question started to rise within his being- is this really it?

Through an unexpected invitation and a fresh encounter with the Word, Dr. Jung began to rediscover the Christian faith– not just as something outward, but as something real and living that began to answer the deeper sense within him.

A reminder that even in a life full of achievement, there’s something more, a sense of eternity placed within us that can only be satisfied by God Himself.

This week on Words of This Life, Brian shares his story of coming to know the Lord, from growing up without a real knowledge of God to realizing that God had been pursuing him all along.

Through moments that seemed small at the time, a deep search for meaning, and the prayers of others, he eventually encountered Christ in a real and personal way. From there, everything began to change.

Brian speaks on what it looks like to live the Christian life day by day, learning to follow the inner sense of life, to eat and enjoy Christ through His Word, and to grow with other believers. He also shares on the reality of seasons, and how both the highs and lows are arranged by God so that we would gain Him more deeply.

A reminder that the Christian life isn’t about striving, but about receiving a Person and learning to know Him more over time.

This week on Words of This Life - Jennifer shares a story of being cared for in unexpected ways and how it changed the way she sees others.She opens up about searching for acceptance, building her own life, and once seeking for certain things to fall into place in order to finally feel fulfilled. Jennifer shares that, through the genuine care of other believers, she began to know the Lord as her first love.She also shares how, along the way, the Lord gave her a real heart to care for the people around her.What stands out isn’t one big moment, but the quiet way God was working through people and everyday interactions.Whether you’ve grown up around faith, feel far from it, or are just figuring things out, this conversation is honest, relatable, and full of hope.Listen now on all platforms!

Ian shares his journey of growing up in a Christian home, knowing the Lord from a young age, and yet wrestling with what it meant to truly pursue Him.
From feeling out of place in his early years to encountering a genuine Christian community in college, Ian opens up about the turning points that shaped his faith. Through simple but real experiences in small groups, friendships, and stepping out to follow the Lord, his view of his Christian life began to deepen.
He also shares how the Lord broadened his heart through experiences abroad, seeing the need for the gospel beyond his own world, and realizing that God’s purpose is much bigger than just one place or one stage of life.
This episode is a reminder that the Christian life isn’t meant to be lived alone and that the Lord is faithful to lead us, grow in us, and place us exactly where we need to be.
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Juston Street’s story begins with a genuine pursuit of success, purpose, and meaning, with the expectation that giving himself fully to something would ultimately satisfy.From growing up in a close family to pursuing baseball at a high level and later stepping into the world of acting, Juston experienced what it looks like to go all in. Yet even in the midst of these opportunities, there remained a deeper question: is this really all there is?In this episode, Juston shares how the Lord was present in every season of his life even when he didn’t realize it. Through unexpected moments, personal struggles, and a growing inner hunger, he began to see that what he was really searching for wasn’t success, but God Himself.What unfolds is a testimony of being brought out of striving and into something deeper and more grounded. Juston speaks about discovering the church, the reality of the Body of Christ, and a life that is no longer centered on self, but on God’s purpose. His story is a reminder that true satisfaction is not found in outward success, but in knowing and experiencing God.If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe to stay connected. 🤍

In this episode of Words of This Life, Brenda Olmos shares her testimony of coming to know the Lord as a teenager, growing up in a Mexican home, and learning to follow Him in both the big and small decisions of life.

Brenda speaks on how Christian community first drew her in, how the Word became personal to her in college, and how the Lord faithfully led her through major turning points, including Bible training, her career in healthcare, pursuing a PhD, marriage, and experiences that required deeper faith. She also shares on ambition, financial anxiety, giving, serving in the church life, and the importance of staying soft toward the Lord’s inner speaking.

This conversation is a rich and honest look at what it means to pursue a full human life while remaining open to the Lord, trusting His leading, and learning that true security is found in Him.
If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to like, comment, and subscribe, and share it with a friend who might be encouraged by this testimony.

In this episode of Words of This Life, Pablo and Ayo are joined by former ABA champion and NBA player Willie Wise for a rich conversation about life, faith, and what truly gives meaning to human life.

Willie shares about growing up in San Francisco as one of ten children, living “from meal to meal,” and how basketball became the path that eventually led him to Drake University and the 1969 Final Four. From there, he went on to play professionally in the ABA and NBA, facing legendary players and experiencing the highest levels of the game.

Along the way, Willie also shares his experiences growing up during a time when racism and cultural tensions were very present in the United States. He speaks honestly about the atmosphere of the 50s and 60s, the challenges many faced, and how he has continued to view these issues even today.

One of the central lines from this episode captures the heart of his testimony: “Reality is Jesus Christ. Everything else is papier-mâché.” Willie explains how so many things people pursue can seem solid, but in the end only Christ remains as the true reality that gives life meaning.

This episode is also our first remote split-screen recording, and we’re thankful to share Willie’s story with you.

If this episode encouraged you, make sure to like, comment, and subscribe as we continue sharing real and impactful Christian stories from believers who love the Lord and His Word.

In this episode of Words of This Life, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth Diller, professor at the University of Texas, who has spent more than five decades in scientific research and teaching while walking day by day with the Lord.

Dr. Diller shares his journey from rural Ohio to MIT, and eventually to UT Austin, describing how he learned to integrate his Christian faith with a high-level scientific career. We talk about why science and the Bible are not contradictory but complementary, how science explains process while Scripture reveals purpose, and why rejecting faith in the name of science is not an intellectually honest position.

In this talk, Dr. Diller unpacks the three parts of man, what it means to live by an inward sense, and how the grace of God trains us in real, daily experience.

This week on Words of This Life, Nancy Hana shares her testimony and the lessons the Lord has written into her life through family, church life, and motherhood. We talk about the power of singing to comfort the heart and fill the spirit, the importance of companions and intergenerational care, and and nurturing your marriage.

Plus: a first for WOTL… we sing a hymn together.

In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Pablo Valenzuela and Ayo Odole sit down with Dr. Alex, a licensed psychologist and board certified pediatric neuropsychologist, for an honest conversation on mental health in light of the Scriptures.

Dr. Alex shares his own testimony of being rescued by the Lord from depression, and he opens up how the Bible tenderly addresses the whole person: body, soul, and spirit (1 Thess. 5:23). Together we unpack the Lord as the “Shepherd and Overseer of our souls” (1 Pet. 2:25), a High Priest who is “touched with the feeling of our weaknesses” (Heb. 4:15), and God’s cherishing care for Elijah in his darkest moment (1 Kings 19).

Join us to talk through stigma, “thinking errors” that shape anxiety and depression, the role of trauma, and practical ways to foster an atmosphere where people can open up and receive real care, without fear or judgment.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today.

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In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jessica and Becky for a heart-to-heart talk about motherhood, sisterhood, and what it looks like to live a normal Christian life as a mom.

From finding personal time with the Lord in unexpected places (yes — even in the shower!), to balancing family life with a rich community life in the church, Jessica and Becky share how following the Lord doesn’t stop with motherhood — it deepens.

They reflect on the influence of faithful parents, the importance of bringing children into everyday Christian life, and how building a “Christian village” of sisters and families has been essential to their journey. Rather than striving for perfection, they testify of learning to listen to the Lord, love their families, and lead by example — one day at a time.

This episode is for new moms, new parents, and anyone navigating faith in the middle of busy, demanding seasons — reminding us that the Christian life is not lived alone, and that small, faithful choices can leave lasting impressions on the next generation.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today.

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In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with James Kuan—a lawyer, husband, father, and devoted believer whose life reflects a deep commitment to raising up the next generation for Christ and His church.
Balancing a demanding professional career with family life, James has found a unique calling in caring for the next generation. In his free time, he serves by caring for youth, carrying a burden to shepherd, mentor, and walk alongside young people as they navigate faith in today’s world.
James shares how his journey with the Lord has shaped his priorities, values, and vision—especially when it comes to investing in others. From the courtroom to the church, his story shows how faith isn’t just objective belief, but something we live out in every sphere of life.
This episode is for anyone wondering how to faithfully follow Christ in the midst of a busy life—and how caring for others can become one of the most meaningful calls we answer.
Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today.
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In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Linda, whose life was dramatically shaped by what she saw of the church in the 1970s.
Coming from a free-spirited Christian group and later stepping into a non-denominational setting, Linda found herself on an unexpected spiritual journey—one that eventually brought her face-to-face with a vision of the church she could no longer ignore. What began as a search for fellowship became a turning point that challenged her values, direction, and future.
Linda shares how truly seeing the church changed everything—how it called her to reckon with what she believed, what she would pursue, and whether she was willing to give her whole life to what she had encountered.
This episode is for anyone who has ever faced a moment of clarity that demanded a response—and wondered what it means to follow that vision all the way.
Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today.

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In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Tino Nguyen, whose journey to faith began in unbelief and was radically changed through reading the Bible.

Growing up in Vietnam, Tino did not believe in God and had little exposure to the Scriptures. Faith felt distant and irrelevant. Yet over time, and especially when he came to college in the US, the Bible became more than words on a page—it became the means through which Christ revealed Himself to Tino in a living and personal way.

Tino shares how encountering the Scriptures reshaped his understanding of life, truth, and purpose, how salvation became real to him, and how following Christ eventually led him to give his life fully to the Lord in full-time service.

This episode is for anyone wondering whether the Bible still speaks today—and how Christ can be known through it.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life shares real testimonies of lives transformed by the living Word.

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In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Carson, a believer whose life was suddenly disrupted by a devastating diagnosis: brain cancer.

Carson shares the moment he learned he had a brain tumor, the difficult road of surgery, and the crushing reality of hearing that the tumor had returned—bringing him face-to-face with the possibility of a terminal illness. In the midst of uncertainty, pain, and fear, Carson began asking deeper questions about life, meaning, and faith.

Rather than collapsing inward, Carson discovered a renewed sense of purpose—not rooted in circumstances or outcomes, but in Christ Himself. He speaks candidly about learning to trust God when healing is not guaranteed, how faith becomes real in suffering, and what it means to truly lean on the Body of Christ during trying times.

This episode is for anyone walking through illness, loss, or unanswered prayers—and for those wondering whether faith and community can truly sustain us when life feels impossible.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life shares real testimonies from believers whose lives show that Christ is alive and active today.

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In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jordan and Paula—two believers who followed the Lord’s call into full-time campus ministry, each with their own story, their own struggles, and their own walk of faith.Jordan and Paula open up about how the Lord called them individually to serve Him, what it meant to give themselves fully to His work, and how that decision shaped their lives in ways they never expected. They speak honestly about the backlash they faced from friends, family, and even their own fears—but also about the deep spiritual blessings, joy, and purpose that came from simply saying yes to the Lord.Whether it was leaving behind career plans, navigating misunderstandings, or learning to trust God for every need, their stories show that following Jesus is costly—but the gain is beyond measure. Through their testimonies, listeners will see how God proves Himself faithful to those who choose Him first, and how He builds a life richer than anything we could plan for ourselves.Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life shares real testimonies from believers whose lives show that Christ is alive and active today.📅 New episodes every FridayConnect with us:Instagram — instagram.com/wordsofthislifeshowTikTok — tiktok.com/@wordsofthislifepodcastSpotify — open.spotify.com/show/1QXthrCapNx0JAcLBHgkGq

In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Crosville and Dora Williams to share about following God’s leading, navigating marriage, and children– all while serving on long-term mission trips.
Crosville and Dora share about how God called them individually to missions and how that journey shaped their faith, marriage and perspective. They open up about the challenges, the process of giving themselves to missions and everything in between. They share about how leaning on God got them through every season.
Through their experiences, listeners will see how God’s faithfulness sustains us in all different kinds of situations and how we can find our real home in Him.
Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life shares real testimonies from believers whose lives show that Christ is alive and active today.
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In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Preston and Gilma to talk about trusting in God’s faithfulness and leaning on the members of the Body of Christ during life’s most difficult seasons.
Gilma opens up about her complicated pregnancy and how God’s faithfulness sustained her in ways she never expected. Preston shares how a concussion and fractured vertebrae put everything into perspective, and how calling on the Lord transformed his perspective and strength.
Together, their stories reveal that God is faithful—even when life feels overwhelming—and that true support comes from leaning on the Body and seeking Him together. They show that trusting God isn’t about having all the answers but walking with Him through each trial step by step.
Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today. Whether you’re facing health challenges, accidents, or uncertainty, this conversation will encourage you to trust God’s faithfulness and rely on the community He provides.
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In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with David and Reese to talk about one of the biggest questions believers face: How do you know God’s will?David shares how the Lord has been guiding him through major life decisions, teaching him to trust God’s timing rather than his own. Reese opens up about learning to discern the Lord’s voice in the middle of pressure, opportunities, and personal expectations.Together, their stories show that God is faithful to lead us when we seek Him, stay open, and allow His Word to shine on our path. Knowing God’s will isn’t about having everything figured out—it’s about walking with Him step by step.Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers—revealing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today. Whether you’re navigating big decisions, waiting on the Lord, or learning to follow Him more closely, this conversation will encourage you to trust His leading.📅 New episodes every FridayConnect with us:Instagram — instagram.com/wordsofthislifeshowTikTok — tiktok.com/@wordsofthislifepodcast

In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jim Lee to talk about how seeing God’s eternal purpose changed the way he views the Christian life and the church.From growing up not knowing anything about God to discovering what the Bible reveals about God’s desire for the church, Jim shares how his understanding of Christ and the Body has changed his life. His story shows that the Christian life isn’t just individual—it’s corporate, a life lived together in the church to fulfill God’s purpose.Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers—showing that Christ is alive and active today. Whether you’re new to the Christian life or seeking to know God’s plan more deeply, this episode invites you to see how Christ and the church are at the center of it all.📅 New episodes every FridayConnect with us:Instagram — instagram.com/wordsofthislifeshow

In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Juston and Vanessa, two believers living out their faith in very different seasons of life.

Vanessa, a married mom, shares how loving the Lord above all else shapes her family, daily decisions, and priorities, while Juston opens up about the challenges and joys of serving in campus ministry and keeping his love for the Lord fresh in his daily walk. Their stories reveal how God meets us where we are, calls us to keep coming to Him, and shows that loving Him first transforms every aspect of our lives. Their stories reveal how God meets us where we are, calls us to prioritize Him, and shows that loving Him first transforms every aspect of life.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers—showing that Christ is alive and active today. Whether you’re navigating family life, ministry, or personal growth, this conversation encourages you to put God at the center of it all.

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In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Josh Herman and Ty Wilson, two young believers whose paths once pointed toward success in basketball and film — but whom God redirected toward something far greater.

Josh shares how his pursuit of the NBA left him empty until he encountered the Lord in a living way, while Ty opens up about how his dream of winning an Oscar was transformed into a calling to live for Christ. Together, their stories reveal how God meets us in our ambitions, redefines success, and leads us to find true purpose in Him.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers—showing that Christ is still living and active in people today. Whether you’re chasing a dream or learning to surrender one, we hope this conversation encourages you to pursue Him wherever you are.

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Welcome to the first episode of the Words of This Life Show!

In this conversation, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela share their own stories — how they each came to know the Lord, what shaped their journey, and how Words of This Life began. Inspired by Acts 5:20, this show is all about hearing real testimonies from real believers and seeing how Christ is living and active in people today.

Whether you’re new in your faith or have been walking with the Lord for years, we hope this conversation encourages you to pursue Him and to speak the words of this life wherever you are.

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