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When contemplating the distinct trials someone may endure in a lifetime, losing a child ranks right up at the top. How in the world can the death of a child be part of God's plan? How could he possibly use it for good? If you've struggled and suffered through the loss of a child, we hurt for you and want to pray for you. We pray Heather's testimony would be a ray of hope in what is otherwise a profoundly sorrowful place. Please follow The Haley Rasco Foundation on Instagram at haleyrascofoundation to see all the wonderful things they do for children in the hospital, and you can find out more about and support them by going to their website at www.haleyrascofoundation.org .*We appreciate your prayers for this ministry to grow in its reach to the people who need to be encouraged. Another way you can help a bunch is if you’d give this video a thumbs up and subscribe to the channel. Thank you so much for being a part of our mission!Host: Chad Beck Guest: Heather RascoProduced by: Church Merch Ministries Recorded at: Church Merch Ministries Texas

What God can do is truly unbelievable. No matter how hard we fight him and run in the other direction, He’s still right there.

When Aaron Ojeda was a young boy his mother said to him, “God told me you’re going to be a pastor.”. She said it many times after that…many, many times. In Aaron’s mind nothing could have been further from the truth.

As time went by, it only got further and further from the truth. Through the loss of his brother, incarcerations, substance abuse, an insane car wreck and much, much more, Aaron’s path was taking him further and further from God, he thought…

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Host: Chad Beck

Guest: Aaron Ojeda

Production: Julian Laverde

Produced by: Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at: Church Merch Ministries, Texas

If you ever doubted in your life how much a child with special needs can experience Jesus Christ, prepare to have a new perspective. Our guest Matt Osborn shares his journey through the pain, uncertainty, and darkness he faced upon receiving the confirmation that his son has Down syndrome.

The preparation God led Matt through leading up that moment is an example of the loving Father He is. That preparation, along with people God placed in his path, allowed Matt to push through the darkness into a new a beautiful place.

Matt serves on the board for Noah’s House, an organization that provides opportunities for growth, fulfillment, and independence to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, by providing a loving, nurturing, and affordable home and community. You can learn more about them on their website at https://noahshousetx.org/about/mission/ .

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Matt Osborn

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Church Merch Studios

In the final installment of our interview with Johnny Hernandez, we delve into the role of self-awareness in the Christian journey and how Scripture is critical to the process. Johnny discusses how understanding yourself is key to spiritual growth and living in alignment with God's will.

Listen to Johnny unpack the steps of the Christ-centered recovery program, Re:Generation, and how he’s witnessed it helping believers. Finally, Johnny unpacks what it means for Christians to live by the ultimate standard—Jesus. Tune in for a powerful conversation on personal growth, recovery, and following Christ's example in everyday life.

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Johnny Hernandez

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX

When was your last church bingo kegger? Welcome to part two of our interview with Johnny Hernandez! In this episode we get into the sinister part of addiction – when you want to stop but you’re powerless to resist the temptation.

Anyone who has struggled with addiction knows this feeling… myself included. If you’ve never had such an experience, Johnny’s description is vivid and palpable. Don’t worry though, there is hope!

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Johnny Hernandez

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX

Anyone who has experienced addiction will be especially moved by this interview. In part one of three, Johnny shares his story of coming to Houston, growing up in the inner city, the beginning of an accomplished music career, and the road to addiction.

Some knew him as “Rock ‘n’ Roll Johnny”, and some “long-hair Johnny”, both monikers reflecting personas he’s worn in his past. Today, he’s Johnny Hernandez. Director of the Re:Generation recovery program at HNW church, and small business owner of an established tailoring shop.

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Johnny Hernandez

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX

In Episode 9 we pick up our conversation with Tre' Richard as he continues telling his story. We hear about the powerful encounter he has with God (you'll have to listen to hear where it happens), how it freed him from the "woke" trap, and revealed major idols in his life.

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Tre' Richard

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX

We welcomed Tre’ Richard to the podcast to share his testimony with us, and it was so good we ended up with way too much to put into one episode!

In part one we’ll learn about the early years: from rapping with running back Matt Forte, his take on “churchianity”, playing the chameleon to find acceptance, and the culture of fraternities. A more honest and open testimony you will be hard-pressed to find, so a heartfelt thank you to Mr. Tre’ Richard.

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Tre' Richard

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX

Obedience. What does that mean? Better yet, what does it look like? How am I supposed to know what God is calling me to, and how do I know what is from Him and what is just the world?

All good questions, none of them easily answered. In our interview with Jamy Brock you’ll hear what it looked like for him to work through all of those questions and more.

Whatever you’re going through now, or will one day in the future, it might not look anything like his journey. You might not win a Battle of the Bands contest, or almost not finish college, or have a successful career in law enforcement, and you probably won’t end up on staff at a church. But no matter how different the journey is, we’re all being guided to the same place…surrendering our lives to Jesus.

If you would like to find out more about Real Life Ministries TX you can reach their website at this link: https://reallifetexas.org/

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Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Jamy Brock

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX

Have you ever heard anyone speak about being inconstant prayer? How do you do that? What does it look like? In Episode 6 with our guest Dan Worrell, we get what I think is a very good example.

Along with his testimony about approaching and navigatinghis “wall” experience, you’ll hear a running theme and multiple examples ofwhat it looks like to have a close, personal relationship with Jesus. If thatis something you’re trying to put together in your walk with Christ, don’t missthis episode!  

Dan has been the Pastor of Operations at Houston NWChurch, now transitioning into a COO role with GlocalNet, Multi-Faith NeighborsNetwork and two other associated companies.

You can learn more about GlocalNet and the Multi-Faith Neighbor Network on their websites at https://glocal.netand https://mfnn.org.

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Resources discussed in this podcast:

Preparing for Adolescence – by James Dobson: https://www.amazon.com/Preparing-Adolescence-Survive-Coming-Change/dp/0830738266

Emotionally Healthy Spirituality – by Peter Scazzero: https://www.amazon.com/Emotionally-Healthy-Spirituality-Impossible-Spiritually/dp/0310348498/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&sr=1-1

Host - Chad Beck

Guest – Dan Worrell

Produced by Church Merch Ministries

Recorded at Sonic Rehearsal Studios in Houston, TX