What happens when your skeptical neighbor becomes your sister in faith? For years, Kim said, “I don’t need church. God is everywhere.” But one Sunday, she chose to attend a worship service in the Church Of Christ.

The bond their parents instilled in them would carry an older brother through seven years of patiently waiting… and be solidified in one night when the three brothers prayed together, now bound by something deeper than blood.

Ez thought she had everything under control. From the moment of diagnosis, Ez shares her powerful journey from needing control to complete surrender, letting go of everything she thought mattered and turning her pain into service to God and others.

At their lowest moments, Mary and Rashad couldn’t have imagined that their story was just getting started. That the same circumstances that nearly destroyed them would become the foundation for something beautiful.

Two broken people seeking for answers find each other in pain. Church hurt, religious trauma, and childhood abuse bring Rashad and Mary together in their desperate search for healing and truth and in the process, find God waiting for them.

Growing up, Brother Bernard watched his Filipino immigrant father sacrifice everything to start over in America, yet somehow stay completely devoted to his faith. The question that never left Brother Bernard alone: Why? Why was his dad’s faith so strong?

Feeling discouraged about inviting friends to faith? This week, we’re revisiting one of our most replayed moments from last season, the powerful story of Brother Andrey Silva and his friend Errol Viray. It’s a reminder that persistence can transform lives, and why you should never give up on the people you care about.

Most people know James Raiz as the box office artist behind Marvel Studios’ biggest hits, the energetic host of Time to Draw Live with over a million YouTube subscribers. But behind the viral videos and sold-out shows, James faced a change that would redefine everything he thought he knew about strength.

At 31, JP faced a health scare that would change everything. He had to make a choice. Accept the labels that had defined him his whole life – “the smart kid,” “not the athletic type,” “the one who sits on the sidelines” or take a step outside of the identity he had given himself.

At 47, most people are settling into their careers, not starting completely over. But Ted Teodoro wasn’t most people. After retiring from a successful 20-year finance career, Ted did something that shocked everyone who knew him – he applied to become a police officer, chasing a childhood dream he’d carried for decades.

Rhea Mae’s life changed when doctors said she had an inoperable brain aneurysm and might die. Instead of living in fear, she discovered how a mindset change can help her build resilience no matter what new obstacle was thrown at her. Her story shows how the lessons she learned in the worship services helped her go from asking ‘Why me?’ to saying ‘Use me’ for God’s purpose.

This conversation explores the emotional and practical challenges of caregiving for aging parents, particularly focusing on the experiences of the sandwich generation.  Bernie and Jerry share personal stories of loss, adjustment, and the complexities of navigating new roles as caregivers while balancing their own family responsibilities.

In this episode of Making Changes, host Aliw Garcia Pablo explores the theme of change through powerful stories from individuals who faced various life transitions. From a father’s prayer during a medical crisis to a young professional discovering her artistic talents during the pandemic, each narrative highlights resilience, faith, and personal growth.

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