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Being Trans in a Non-Trans World — Part One: An Honest Conversation About Identity, Dating, and Respect. Part One Special Guest Emmy: In this opening installment of a new HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® conversation series, host Angel Santana Jr. welcomes his friend Emmy for a personal discussion about being trans, navigating misunderstandings, and building connections through respectful communication. Angel begins by acknowledging his own past transphobia and reflecting on how listening, friendship, and his faith have challenged him to approach others with greater compassion. Emmy shares memories from childhood, her journey toward understanding her identity, and why she wants people to know her as a whole person. Together, they explore the difference between dating preferences and language that dismisses someone’s identity, why Emmy does not assume everyone is transphobic, and how honest questions can create opportunities for understanding. With humor and heartfelt exchanges, they also discuss the responsibility to treat others with dignity and the harm caused when faith is used to justify mistreatment. Part One begins an ongoing conversation rooted in friendship, personal growth, and a willingness to listen. **Premieres Saturday, October 17, at 7 PM ET.** **Find the full episode after its release:** 🌐 [Official Website](https://havefaithletitbegin.com/) 🎧 [Listen on Podbean](https://angelwj.podbean.com/) 🍎 [Listen on Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin/id1399944664) ▶️ [Visit Our YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/@havefaithletitbegin2018) Look for **“Being Trans in a Non-Trans World — Part One.”** Subscribe and follow for future conversations with Emmy. Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. Have faith... and let it begin. #HaveFaithLetItBegin #Emmy #BeingTrans #FaithAndListening #IdentityAndRespect #TransVoices #ListenWithLove #HonestConversations #Compassion #PersonalGrowth #realpeoplerealstories

He’s been hurt more than once, wrestling with the same familiar pain and the impossible question: when do you walk away? In this episode, a pastor’s raw confession becomes a mirror for anyone trapped in relationships that sting—you’ll hear the moments that cracked his heart and the quiet turning point that forced him to choose. Through candid storytelling, scripture-soaked prayer, and a promise that God never abandons us, the host walks listeners from anger and exhaustion to a courageous decision: forgive, turn the page, and step into a life of peace. It’s a short, powerful journey about faith, boundaries, and the surprising freedom that follows. Have Faith, Let It Begin invites you to pause, pray, and consider what it would take to leave pain behind—because sometimes the hardest choice is the first step toward healing.

The episode opens with a sweet, unexpected moment—seven‑year‑old Ariel proudly introducing his father—then dives into a raw, honest reflection on a whirlwind weekend that has everyone asking, 'Why is this happening?' Host Angel Santana walks listeners through the confusion of news cycles, personal hurt, and the struggle to forgive, weaving personal anecdotes with steady reminders that even when we don't understand, God's love and guidance remain. Through the tension of doubt and the gentle insistence of faith, this short but powerful episode invites you to trade certainty for trust, to let the light of Jesus reshape worry into hope, and to carry peace into the day.

This was my first preaching examination, but more importantly, it was another step in answering God's call on my life. One Table. There is room. One Body. We need one another. One Christ. The One who calls us, shapes us, and sends us. Wherever God is calling you today, I encourage you: Take just one more step. Have faith... and let it begin. 🙏 #OneTableOneBodyOneChrist #JustOneMoreStep #HaveFaithLetItBegin #MinistryJourney #WesternTheologicalSeminary #CalledToMinistry #Preaching #Sermon #ChristianMinistry #FaithJourney #BodyOfChrist #LightOfTheWorld #JesusChrist #GodsWord #Faith #Church #Christian #SeminaryLife #FollowGod #TrustGod #Community #OneMoreStep

What If the Person You Need to Forgive Is You? We talk a lot about forgiving the people who have hurt us—but what happens when the person you can't forgive is yourself? In Part III of Forgive. Love. Begin Again., Angel Santana Jr. turns the conversation inward and explores the mistakes, regrets, and memories we sometimes continue carrying long after we've asked God for forgiveness. Maybe you've apologized. Maybe you've changed. Maybe years have passed. Yet something inside you keeps replaying the same moment and asking, “Why did I do that?” Taking responsibility for our mistakes matters. But taking responsibility and sentencing ourselves to a lifetime of shame are not the same thing. You are allowed to learn. You are allowed to grow. You are allowed to change. And yes—you are allowed to forgive yourself. Your past may be part of your testimony, but it doesn't have to write the rest of your story. Maybe today's one more step is finally saying: “I made a mistake. But I am not my mistake.” Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® Have faith… and let it begin. ❤️🙏 Hashtags #HaveFaithLetItBegin #HFLIB #ForgiveLoveBeginAgain #PartThree #ForgiveYourself #SelfForgiveness #Forgiveness #Grace #GodsGrace #Faith #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #Healing #LetGoOfThePast #PastDoesNotDefineYou #SecondChances #FaithJourney #Testimony #Growth #OneMoreStep #RealPeopleRealStoriesRealFaith

Forgive. Love. Begin Again. — Part II You forgave them… but then they hurt you again. Now what? In Part II of Forgive. Love. Begin Again., Angel Santana Jr. takes the conversation one step deeper by exploring the difference between forgiveness, trust, reconciliation, and healthy boundaries. Forgiving someone doesn't mean pretending the hurt never happened. It doesn't mean trust instantly returns, and it doesn't always mean the relationship goes back to the way it was. Sometimes you can love someone and still need distance. You can pray for someone without reopening every door. And sometimes forgiveness isn't about going back at all—it's about moving forward without carrying the anger with you. But there's another side to forgiveness too: What happens when we're the ones who caused the hurt? Maybe today's one more step isn't waiting for somebody else's apology. Maybe it's having the courage to say: “I'm sorry. I hurt you. I was wrong.” Forgive. Heal. Love. Set healthy boundaries. And keep moving forward—one more step at a time. ❤️🙏 Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® Hashtags #HaveFaithLetItBegin #HFLIB #ForgiveLoveBeginAgain #Forgiveness #LoveOneAnother #HealthyBoundaries #ForgiveAndHeal #Healing #ChooseLove #Grace #Faith #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #LetGoOfAnger #Reconciliation #Trust #Apologize #SecondChances #OneMoreStep #RealPeopleRealStoriesRealFaith

🎙️ Episode Synopsis — Forgive. Love. Begin Again. When did it become so easy to stop loving someone simply because we disagree? In this episode of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel Santana Jr. explores one of the hardest parts of our faith: forgiving others and choosing to love one another—even when it isn't easy. Forgiveness doesn't mean pretending the hurt never happened. It doesn't automatically restore trust, and it doesn't mean returning to an unhealthy relationship. Sometimes forgiveness simply begins with deciding that what happened yesterday will not control who you become tomorrow. Inspired by Jesus' call to love one another, Angel challenges us to listen before judging, offer a little more grace, apologize when we're wrong, and remember that everyone we encounter may be carrying a struggle we cannot see. Maybe today you don't have to fix everything. Maybe you simply need to take one more step. Choose love over hate. Grace over judgment. Forgiveness over carrying yesterday's anger into tomorrow. ❤️🙏 Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® Hashtags #HaveFaithLetItBegin #HFLIB #Forgiveness #LoveOneAnother #ChooseLove #Grace #Faith #Jesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #ChristianEncouragement #FaithJourney #Forgive #Healing #LetGo #GodsLove #LoveLikeJesus #John1334 #OneMoreStep #RealPeopleRealStoriesRealFaith

A playful children’s demonstration becomes the sermon’s hinge: a child’s steady hand guiding the pastor reminds us that we never walk alone. From Paul’s promise that we live by faith, not sight, to Peter’s daring step onto stormy seas, Angel interweaves personal testimony—years of depression, stolen identity, and the slow work of rebuilding—with the hard, honest truth that faith often means taking just one more step. This episode stitches confession, metaphor, and pastoral care into a narrative that honors struggle without letting it write the ending. When a community bands together to find a missing boy and a simple prayer becomes proof of unseen work, the sermon’s invitation becomes clear: you don’t need the whole road—only the courage to take the next step. Tune in to be encouraged, to grieve, and to believe that God is walking with you, one step at a time. WALK BY FAITH — Trusting God When You Cannot See the Way What do you do when life changes, the answers are unclear, and you cannot see what comes next? In this message, we talk about what it really means to walk by faith and not by sight. Faith does not mean pretending that pain, fear, doubt, or uncertainty are not real. It means choosing to trust God even when the road ahead is unclear. Maybe you are waiting on an answer. Maybe you are carrying a struggle no one else can see. Maybe you are simply trying to figure out your next step. This sermon is a reminder that you do not need to see the entire road. Sometimes faith simply means taking one more step. 🎙️ The full sermon is available now on all HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® Podcast platforms. Listen, share, and send it to someone who may need a little encouragement today. #WalkByFaith #FaithNotSight #OneMoreStep #TrustGod #FaithInHardTimes #ChristianEncouragement #SundaySermon #HaveFaithLetItBegin #JesusChrist #FaithOverFear #KeepTheFaith #GodIsWithYou #2Corinthians57 #Hebrews11 #ChristianPodcast

Morning light, a child’s cheerful introduction, and a host who admits he "barely made it"—this Friday episode reads like a heart-to-heart recorded over coffee and scripture. Angel guides listeners through the quiet, brave acts of ordinary strength: getting out of bed, making the call, showing up for family, and trusting God one small step at a time. When co-host Nick faces surgery, the show crystallizes into a communal prayer—candid, hopeful, and immediate. Tune in for honest encouragement, a simple prayer that steadies the heart, and a reminder that faith often looks like taking the next small step. Have faith—let it begin.

In this short, powerful episode Angel Santana takes  Listeners are invited to pause and pray—whether for loved ones, strangers in a checkout line, or the person in the parking lot—because sometimes the smallest prayers carry the greatest power. Join the community live Sunday at 10 a.m. ET and walk by faith as this episode reminds you: a day without prayer is a day without power.

Step into a morning where faith meets everyday life: the alarm that won’t stop, the quiet walk with Cody, and the sudden clarity when the heart finally tunes in to God. The host invites you into an intimate moment of gratitude — a story of small, joyful truths: laughter shared with loved ones, calls to aging parents, and the simple gift of being present. Through candid reflection and a communal prayer that reaches every corner of need, this episode unfolds like a warm conversation at dawn. Listen as worries soften, hope returns, and the invitation rings clear: have faith, let it begin.

Remember when you had to ask, "Is your friend home?" or carry change for a payphone, when photos were surprises and afternoons meant running outside until dinner called you in? In this episode  Angel Santana take us back to those small, vivid moments — not to romanticize the past, but to uncover what it taught us about being present. Through warm storytelling and a gentle spiritual lens, they explore how Jesus welcomed interruptions, listened with intention, and made room for people. You’ll be invited to notice the ordinary, listen more deeply, and pause long enough to pray without rushing to the next thing. Tune in for a brief, heartfelt conversation that blends nostalgia, faith, and practical invitation: when was the last time you gave someone your full attention? Have faith — let it begin.

Join Angel live from his truck for a frank, heartening morning message about faith, forgiveness, and the small human moments that test us. Between shout-outs to his TikTok family and candid personal confession, he weaves a story of being tired yet faithful, of the armor we forget we wear, and the power of forgiving others — and ourselves. Through a mixture of pastoral wisdom, real-life examples, and warm invitations to community prayer, this episode guides listeners from the sting of sharp words to the relief of letting go. It’s a comforting call to have faith, to begin again, and to remember that grace often starts with a simple, quiet choice.

It’s Cool to Love Jesus When did it become uncool to say you love Jesus? We proudly talk about the teams we cheer for, the music we love, and the things that bring us joy—but when it comes to faith, sometimes we suddenly get quiet. In this special episode of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel Santana Jr. gets personal about a time in his life when he loved Jesus but wasn't always comfortable saying it out loud. With honesty, humor, and reflection, Angel shares how his faith grew from something he sometimes hesitated to talk about into something he no longer wants to hide. The message is especially for the next generation: you can have questions, you can still be learning, you can be yourself—and you can love Jesus. But there's another reason this episode is special. For years, an idea has been growing in Angel's heart. Today, that idea becomes music as he introduces his first original single from his first album: “It's Cool to Love Jesus.” Stay through the end of the episode for the song premiere. 🎵✝️ It's cool to love Jesus. And it's okay to say it. Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® Hashtags #ItsCoolToLoveJesus #HaveFaithLetItBegin #HFLIB #AngelSantanaJr #NewMusic #NewSingle #FirstSingle #OriginalMusic #ChristianMusic #FaithMusic #Jesus #ILoveJesus #FaithInJesus #ChristianPodcast #FaithPodcast #FaithJourney #NextGeneration #UnashamedFaith #ShareYourFaith #RealPeopleRealStoriesRealFaith

Yesterday, we came together with one request: please pray for Amari and his safe return home. Today, we return with grateful hearts and the news we had all hoped and prayed for: Amari has been found. 🙏❤️ In this special episode of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel Santana Jr. takes a few moments to thank everyone who prayed, shared, reposted, searched, and supported his sister and family during an incredibly difficult time. A special thank-you goes to Mercedes, law enforcement, the volunteers, the Mombas groups, the search parties, and every person who gave their time and effort to help find Amari. Yesterday, our family needed a community—and you became that community for us. We close today not with a prayer asking God to help us find Amari, but with a prayer of gratitude and thanksgiving, while remembering the families who are still waiting for their own loved ones to come home. Thank you. Amari has been found. Praise God. 🙏 Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. A little faith can change your entire day. Hashtags #AmariHasBeenFound #ThankYou #PraiseGod #AnsweredPrayer #PrayerWorks #Grateful #Thankful #CommunityStrong #Faith #Hope #PowerOfPrayer #PrayForTheMissing #BringThemHome #HaveFaithLetItBegin #HFLIB #RealPeopleRealStoriesRealFaith