Abundant Life
The Abundant Life podcast's sole purpose is to encourage and challenge Christians to grow in their faith and become more like Jesus. Saso and Ben share their life experiences as they've grown as believers. By sharing their personal experiences, they hope to encourage and help others grow also.
Episodes
The transformative concept of being "a new creature in Christ" encapsulates the profound metamorphosis that occurs when one accepts Jesus Christ as their Savior. This episode delves into the remarkable journey of personal redemption, emphasizing the radical change that accompanies a genuine faith in Christ. Through the testimony of Jay Jay, we explore how a life once mired in adversity and turmoil can be rejuvenated and redirected ...
This episode of the Abundant Life podcast delves into the profound journey of Cody Bentley, a former member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (LDS) who has transitioned to a born-again Christian. The discussion, guided by hosts Saso and Ben, emphasizes the contrast between the doctrines of Mormonism and traditional Christianity, particularly focusing on the notion of grace. Cody recounts his upbringing within the L...
In this episode of the Abundant Life Podcast, we delve into the profound transformation of Tony Mendez, a testament to the boundless grace of God. As articulated through the key verse, 1 John 3:1, we explore the extraordinary privilege of being called children of God, highlighting the transformative love that this identity entails. Tony shares his journey from a life ensnared by addiction and despair to one illuminated by faith and...
What’s Holding You Back?
Are you feeling stuck? Struggling with sin, addiction, anxiety, or complacency? Many of us long for a breakthrough—but what if the key isn’t in trying harder, but in surrendering to Jesus?
In this episode, we dive into what true spiritual breakthrough looks like and how you can experience victory through Christ.
Key Verse:
Luke 9:23-24 – Then he said to them all: ‘Whoever wants to be my discip...
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 felt more like a ritual than a relationship. Religion was something he was familiar with, but he never truly bought into it. That all changed when he met his wife, Nicole.
As they started attending church together, Carlos was introduced to the truth of the gospel. He reali...
In this episode we are joined by Rebekah Mendez from Lamplight MinistriesHearing God’s voice is a question many are asking, but how can you discern it in your life? In this episode, we have the privilege of welcoming Rebekah Mendez from Lamp Light Ministries to the Abundant Life Podcast. As a Biblical counselor for women, Rebekah will lead our discussion on hearing God’s voice, exploring four key steps: Confirm your relationship, R...
This Christmas season, we celebrate the birth of Jesus, Immanuel, God with us. But why did He come? In this episode, we dive into the heart of Philippians 2:8, uncovering the profound purpose of His arrival: to rescue sinners and reconcile us to God. From the moment of His birth, Jesus embraced humility, stepping into our broken world as fully God and fully man. He lived a perfect, sinless life, yet willingly faced rejection, suffe...
In this heartwarming episode, we explore the incredible legacy of faith passed down from a grandmother, Lourdes, to her granddaughter, Nicole. Rooted in the truth of 2 Timothy 1:5 ("I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also."), we see how Lourdes' consistent prayers over the years have breathed new life into Nicole's journey w...
In this powerful episode, we dive into the topic of hopelessness—what it truly means, how it manifests in our lives, and where we can find lasting hope.
Our key verse, Romans 15:13, reminds us that God is the source of true hope, joy, and peace. Without Him, all other sources of hope will fail. For unbelievers, hopelessness can feel inescapable, but even believers can find themselves wrestling with discontentment when they lose sigh...
Episode 59 - I am a sinful man
Webster’s 1828 - UNCLEAN - Not clean; foul; dirty; filthy. In the Jewish law, ceremonially impure; not cleansed by ritual practices.
Key Verse - Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. ”
Peter had been with Jesus but then he realized who Jesus actually was. He called Him, “Master” but t...
Abundant Life Episode 58 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the topic of selfishness and how it is very destructive.
Websters 1828
Selfish – Regarding one’s own interest chiefly or soley; influenced in actions by a view to private advantage.
Key Verse
Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but
Abundant Life Episode 57 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the profound love of God for us and why Jesus had to die.
Key Verse
Romans 5:7-8 – For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.
It was our s...
Abundant Life Episode 56 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about starting off 2024 on the right foot by shedding the weight of sin in order to run the race of life.
Key Word
Weight – The quantity of a body, ascertained by the balance; in a philosophical sense, that quality of bodies by which they tend towards the center of the earth in a line perpendicul...
Abundant Life Episode 55 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about one of the awesome names of Jesus, Immanuel, God with Us.
Key Verse
- Isaiah 7:14
- Matthew 1:23
God’s presence among His people in the old testament
The Shekinah Glory – In the old testament this was a term coin...
Abundant Life Episode 54
In this episode Saso and Ben talk about all the tings they are thankful for in 2023
Keyword
Thanksgiving – The act of rendering thanks or expressing gratitude for favors or mercies.The act of rendering thanks or expressing gratitude for favors or mercies. – Websters 1828
Key Verse – Psalm 100:4-5
Abundant Life Episode 53
In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the death of a good friend who struggled with addiction and is now with the Lord
Do you struggle with temptation or a besetting sin? If you are a child of God, you have a way of escape. You have the power by the Holy Spirit to say NO to sin. In this episode we talk about the way of escape.
Key Verse – 1 Corinthians 10:13 – There h...
Abundant Life Episode 52
In this episode Saso and Ben bring Heather Gapen back on the show to discuss sanctification.
From the time we are born again, we begin to grow as a Christian with the ultimate goal of being like Jesus. This process lasts a lifetime and we as Christians should take an active role in this process.
Websters 1828
Sanctification – The act of making holy. (Holy means set apart)
Key...
Abundant Life Episode 51
In this episode Saso and Ben have the privilege of interviewing Heather Gapen and talk about forgiveness.
Heather has a tremendous testimony. God miraculously saved Heather out of a life of addictions and brokenness. In the process of Heather growing as a Christian, she was faced with one of the most difficult commands of scripture, forgiveness, forgiving one another, and more specifically forgi...
Abundant Life Episode 50
In this episode Saso and Ben talk about Satan’s plan to destroy humanity.
This episode was inspired by the recent Nefarious movie release (Please use discretion before watching movie, may no be suitable for young children)
Websters 1828 – Vigilant...
Abundant Life Episode 49
In this episode Saso and Ben interview Jeff Grachus as they discuss being fishers of men by the sharing of the gospel.
Key Verse
Matthew 4:19 – And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of...
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