When pain hits, the questions come flooding in. Today we're addressing the 10 questions every Christian asks but might be afraid to voice when they're in the valley.

It's completely normal to question during painful seasons. God welcomes your humanity, your doubts, and your honest struggles.

• Need prayer? ➡️ DM me on Instagram @ericmunozjr 📥 Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here → https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776 🎧 Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms Spotify and Apple Podcasts

"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." — Hebrews 10:24

Chapters: 00:00 - It's normal to question in pain 02:17 - Q1: Why does God feel silent when I need Him most? 10:20 - Q2: How long will this last? 12:02 - Q3: Did I do something wrong to deserve this? 17:45 - Q4: Does God still love me? 19:34 - Q5: Is my faith not strong enough? 22:01 - Q6: What if I never get out of this? 24:06 - Q7: Is this spiritual warfare or consequences? 26:35 - Q8: Should I give up? 31:04 - Q9: Should I be doing more or waiting more? 32:33 - Q10: What if this breaks me before it makes me?

Episode Takeaways:

• Pain dulls our spiritual hearing but doesn't silence God's voice
• Your painful season has an appointed time
• God's love for you isn't measured by your circumstances
• Sometimes breaking is part of the making process
• Both action and waiting are needed in painful seasons

-- What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast? Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!

How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjr

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After losing his father at 3 and facing church rejection over his sexuality, Jason spent 20 years telling God to stay out of his life... but discovered a love that refused to let go.

Guest: Jason (Jay) - Sharing his powerful testimony of running from God and finding redemption through unconditional love.

Instagram: @jayzon21

Need prayer? ➡️ DM me on Instagram @ericmunozjr

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"Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds." — Hebrews 10:24

Chapters:

00:00 - "God, stay out of my life"

00:50 - Welcome & God's image across cultures

05:05 - Growing up without a father

08:13 - First encounter with the Holy Spirit while sleeping

12:04 - "I remember that day my dad was leaving"

15:31 - Coming out to mom & church rejection

21:01 - 20 years of running from God

27:08 - Grandmother's unconditional love

38:49 - Starting to feel the prayers working

40:46 - Grandmother passes away

43:00 - Losing best friend & hitting rock bottom

48:14 - Car accident & the turning point

50:00 - "Just fall in love with Jesus"

56:39 - The dream: "You've been covered"

59:15 - Message to younger self

1:01:21 - Final encouragement

Episode Resources:

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What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?

Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!

The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here:

https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic

How to find and connect with me:

The best place to follow me is on Instagram!

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At 22, Angel woke up in a hospital on dialysis after 5 seizures in a row. His friends would die from overdoses. He should have been next. Instead, God used epilepsy to save his life.Guest: Angel Domingo Quiroz - Church staff member overseeing Bible study groups and discipleship programs, sharing his journey from atheist rock culture to finding purpose through suffering.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeldomingoquiroz/Substack: https://substack.com/@angelquiroz?utm_source=top-search🎧 New here? Subscribe & hit 🔔 so you never miss honest faith stories.Scripture references James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy when you face trials" - Suffering produces perseverance and maturity1 Peter 2:9: "Royal priesthood, holy nation" - We should know each other like familyPhilippians 4:13: Context is about endurance through all circumstances, not achievementJob: Even the righteous suffer; God's sovereignty over our circumstances2 Corinthians 12:9: "Thorn in the flesh" - God's grace sufficient in weakness--• Need prayer? ➡️ DM me on Instagram @ericmunozjr📥 Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here → https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776🎧 Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms Spotify and Apple Podcasts“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24-- What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic --How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p---Chapters:00:00 - Rage and holes in walls00:28 - Welcome & who is Angel02:01 - "I was a knucklehead"04:02 - Catholic school to atheist07:45 - Epilepsy diagnosis at 1608:33 - Five seizures, kidney failure, dialysis10:05 - "God, if you're there..."11:28 - Friends dying from overdoses14:11 - Why do Christians suffer?19:43 - The boiling rage inside24:19 - Encounters without transformation33:00 - God's sovereignty through suffering38:12 - "My thorn in the flesh"42:56 - John the Baptist's purpose50:00 - A Trip to Costco54:23 - "Do you want to be right or effective?"56:45 - The bridge and the truth1:00:21 - How to connect with Angel

Sade’s radical obedience: from R&B hustle to Kingdom purpose2020 shut the world down, but it opened Sade’s eyes. In this raw conversation we cover:How the Holy Spirit interrupted Sade's life 🤯Moving out of her dream apartment the same night God said “leave”Dating while unequally-yoked, abstinence, and the moment her boyfriend Frank ALSO surrendered to Jesus (on a guys’ trip!)Turning musical gifts into ministry, her brand-new single “Suffer.”Choosing faith when finances, family opinion, and spiritual warfare hit hardKey verse: “For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and a sound mind.” - 2 Tim 1:7🔗 Connect with SadeIG: https://www.instagram.com/sadeemoni/Stream “Suffer” → https://tr.ee/Qj9bLIFkVmCheck out Franks VOH Podcast episode: https://youtu.be/rPoa7UmGs40?si=hhju2CNBGupnHNlEWatch Sade's testimony: https://youtu.be/qupsNWCM_v4?si=Fn3fSueKaLyIyAg9 🎧 New here? Subscribe & hit 🔔 so you never miss honest faith stories.Scripture references 2 Timothy 1:7Proverbs 27:17Hebrews 11:6John 14:15James 1:2-4Matthew 16:25Psalm 34:18James 5:16Luke 9:232 Corinthians 5:17--• Need prayer? ➡️ DM me on Instagram @ericmunozjr📥 Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here → https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776🎧 Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms Spotify and Apple Podcasts“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24-- What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic --How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p--Chapters0:00 Intro & guest recap1:35 Loving God before we knew Him6:40 Pandemic encounter + bathroom breakdown15:58 Purity, obedience & moving back home29:45 Spiritual warfare at 3 a.m.36:02 Guys’ trip—Frank’s salvation moment47:55 “Small steps” of faith vs. big leaps56:30 Birth of the single “Suffer”1:04:53 Final encouragement & prayer#ChristianTestimony #FaithJourney #Obedience #ChristianMarriage #ValleyOfTheHeroic

Certain tests are meant for certain seasons...

In this raw conversation, Eric sits down with Charles, comedian, filmmaker, adjunct prof, and career-counselor, about breaking porn addiction, moving from “perpetual #2” to God-appointed #1, and why living for the future you matters!!!

Topics we cover

• Generational cycles (Jonathan, Jacob & Israel)

• Shame vs. godly sorrow, confession & healing

• Practical guard-rails: Covenant Eyes, fasting, brutal honesty

• Using comedy to process pain and when the laughs stopped

📖 Related Scriptures:

Psalm 139

Matthew 6 : 34

James 1 : 2-4

Hebrews 12 : 5-11

Genesis 32 : 24-32

1 Samuel 18-20

Exodus 20 : 5-6

2 Corinthians 7 : 10-11

James 5 : 16

1 John 1 : 9

1 Thessalonians 4 : 3-5

2 Timothy 2 : 22

John 8 : 36

1 Corinthians 10 : 13

Philippians 3 : 13-14

Proverbs 24 : 16

Psalm 34 : 18

Revelation 12 : 11

🔗 Helpful Resources & Links

• Connect with Charles ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/sircharlesozuna/

• Covenant Eyes free trial ➡️ https://shorturl.at/582sa

• Porn-recovery help ➡️

https://xxxchurch.com

https://fightthenewdrug.org

https://www.covenanteyes.com/blog/12-step-sex-addiction-recovery-groups-what-are-the-differences/

• Need prayer? ➡️ DM me on Instagram @ericmunozjr

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📥 Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here → https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776

🎧 Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms Spotify and Apple Podcasts

“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24

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What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?

Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!

The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic

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How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjr

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00:00 Cold Open — “Certain tests are meant for certain seasons…”

02:00 Welcome & why Charles matters to this convo

04:50 God’s omnipresence: the attribute that floors him

08:00 Live today, not tomorrow: lessons on worry

15:30 Turbulence story — “The pilot is my Father”

24:40 Future-Charles mindset & losing friends to time

33:15 Jonathan complex: breaking generational cycles

40:30 Porn addiction, shame, and coming into the light

49:20 Guardrails that actually work (Covenant Eyes, fasting, honesty)

55:00 From comfortable #2 to called #1 — trusting God with leadership

1:01:00 Comedy, depression, and using pain to heal others

1:05:30 Final charge + how to connect with Charles

1:08:00 Subscribe

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What happens when a tactical trainer, former marine, and sniper instructor hits rock bottom...but God keeps showing up?In this raw and powerful episode of Valley of the Heroic, we sit with Dan, a man who once taught elite soldiers and battled a 10-year cycle of alcoholism, shame, and inner torment, while running a successful company. What changed everything? God's relentless love.Dan shares how the same tactical principles he taught in warfare now guide him spiritually. From pulling triggers to pulling down facades, he shows us what happens when obedience meets love, and how learning to receive God’s grace daily is the greatest mission of all.Whether you’re fighting addiction, battling hidden shame, or just feel stuck...this episode will meet you in the valley.🔔 Subscribe for more honest conversations: https://youtube.com/@valleyoftheheroic📍 Connect with Dan:https://www.instagram.com/vx_marksmanship/📖 Related Scriptures:– 1 Corinthians 13– Romans 5:8– Psalm 51:17-- 📥 Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here → https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776🎧 Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms.“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24-- What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic --How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p

What happens when God’s love refuses to let you drown in your own detours?In this raw, unfiltered conversation, Eric sits down with his long-time friend Darrelll AKA "Emcee Skywalker”... Bible teacher, prophetic voice, and living proof that relentless grace can rewrite any story.Darrell unpacks:Growing up in church while running the streets, drugs, and the LGBTQ club sceneThe moment God “beat him at his own game” and what true surrender looked likeHow patience, mercy, and love became the only tools strong enough to break long-held chainsPractical rhythms: Scripture on repeat, accountability that actually works, and setting boundaries without losing compassionThe “Quarterback Lift-Off” analogy—why people are circling your life, waiting for you to take off so they can finally touchdown into purposeIf you feel stuck between who you were and who God keeps saying you are, this episode will light a fresh fire. No filters, no clichés, just two brothers talking about the kind of transformation you can’t manufacture, only receive.👇 CHAPTERS & TIMESTAMPS 👇00:00 Cold Open — “Quarterback, lift off!”02:00 Welcome & why this convo matters04:50 Meet Darrell “MC Skywalker”08:00 Love as God’s primary classroom15:30 Double life: drugs, clubs, and church pews24:40 Relentless pursuit: how mercy out-waits our rebellion33:15 Breaking the affection – connection cycle40:30 Practical disciplines: Scripture loops, prayer pauses, healthy boundaries49:20 Handling friendships when God raises your altitude55:00 “Quarterback Lift-Off” explained—people waiting on your yes1:01:00 Living unbothered: patience in trains, workplaces, and daily grind1:05:30 Final charge + how to connect with Darrell1:08:00 Subscribe 🔔 Subscribe for more conversations that fuel heroic faith.📥 Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here → https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776🎧 Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms.“Let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.” — Hebrews 10:24Connect with Darrell: https://www.facebook.com/darrell.cromwell.420009-- What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic --How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p

Get your Spiritual Health Checklist: https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776--What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic ---How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p

Get your Spiritual Health Checklist: https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776--What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic ---Connect with Ken:https://www.instagram.com/kenfreire/https://beshameless.org/https://kenfreire.com/Check out Kens podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@UC8SreISxoLeFH7J6Aix9BjA --How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p

Get your Spiritual Health Checklist: https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776--What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic ---How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ⁠https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p