Chosen 2 Change

Season 2 — but not the way we planned it. We came back to a loss we didn't see coming, and instead of waiting, we talked it through: legacy, lives taken too soon, and finding light in the dark. This one's about surrender with urgency — letting go and still moving forward. You don't have to have it all figured out to start. Prayer with work behind it (James 2:26), why you become who you...

What do you do when the position you worked years to earn is suddenly no longer yours? In this episode, we sit down with Estevan Lucero — a personal trainer with over 15 years of experience — to talk about self-awareness, identity, and the moment he had to choose between staying comfortable or stepping into something bigger. When faced with being demoted from manager back to coach, he could’ve acc...

The version of you that helped you survive isn’t always the version that can take you forward. In this episode of Chosen 2 Change , we talk honestly about the man you become in survival mode — the habits, mindsets, and identities that once protected you but now quietly hold you back. This isn’t about regret or shame. It’s about awareness, responsibility, and the courage to let go of what no longer...

Arryanah grew up carrying responsibilities no child should ever have to bear. Born out of wedlock to young parents, she experienced instability, abandonment, and trauma at an age when most kids are just learning how to be kids. She became a caretaker before she could fully speak, witnessed abuse inside her home, and learned survival long before safety. As she got older, the pain didn’t disappear —...

Breaking Chains Through Surrender In Episode 12 of Chosen 2 Change , we sit down with Zach Valdez to talk about grief, identity, addiction, and the moment surrender changed everything. Raised by a single mother, Zach lost the brother who became his father figure to cancer at just 17 years old. As a teenager, he was forced to navigate grief while supporting a grieving mother, watching addiction imp...

In this episode of Chosen 2 Change , we sit down with Brandon to unpack a story marked by loss, failure, and hard choices—and the discipline it took to rise anyway. Brandon opens up about being discharged from the Army just one week before basic training, getting fired from his HVAC job, and losing two brothers—one to mental illness and another to addiction. Moments that could have ended his story...

In this episode, we sit down with Richard , a military veteran who served three tours and returned home carrying a war no one could see. What followed was anger, broken relationships, loss of identity, and a battle with his own mind that nearly cost him his life. Richard opens up about the moment he hit rock bottom — sitting in his living room, attempting to take his life, and pulling the trigger…...

Life gives you two paths — and both are hard . It’s hard to stay disciplined. It’s hard to stay stuck. It’s hard to follow Christ. It’s hard to walk alone. It’s hard to chase success. It’s hard to keep struggling. This episode breaks down what it really means to pick your hard and how the choices you make today shape the person you become tomorrow. This isn’t about hype — it’s about truth. A remin...

Episode 8 is here, and this one hits deep. Today’s guest shares a childhood that mirrors a lot of what I went through — growing up fast, carrying pain in silence, and trying to build a life without the tools you should’ve had as a kid. As an adult, he found himself in a marriage that was falling apart, convinced divorce was the only option… until life hit him with something he never expected: a ca...

Today we sit down with Darren — a young man fresh out of heartbreak, standing at one of the biggest crossroads of his life. After his high-school relationship ended, he felt lost, unsure whether to join the military or chase a new path in sales. He chose sales… and learned more than he expected. But this episode isn’t a comeback story. This is a setup story. We talk about what it looks like to bui...

Episode 6 features Zach, Rob’s childhood friend, as they revisit their early years and discuss the silent battles they were both facing without knowing it. From hidden anxiety and depression to the moment Zach chose to change, this conversation is raw, honest, and filled with faith. Josh also shares his own experiences with childhood anxiety, connecting all three of their stories into a powerful r...

In this episode, we open up about the battles life puts in front of us — the adversity that shapes us, tests us, and pushes us to grow. We talk about what it really feels like to face seasons you can’t control, and how learning to surrender isn’t weakness… it’s freedom. From personal stories to faith-driven reflection, we dive into the moments that break us down and the moments that build us back...

In this episode, we sit down with our first guest — Bryan , a father, business owner, and man stepping into a new season of faith. As he prepares to be baptized, Bryan opens up about his journey through broken relationships, rebuilding his peace, and learning what it truly means to lead with God first. From fatherhood to business ownership, this conversation is about letting go of the old version...

In this powerful episode, Joshua opens up about his upbringing, the pain that shaped him, and the moment he decided enough was enough. From growing up with limited guidance to becoming a father and man determined to break generational cycles — this one gets real . Rob sits down with Josh as he shares his truth, the struggles he’s faced, and the faith that helped him turn his life around. This isn’...

In this episode, Rob opens up about his childhood, the loss of his father, and the pain that shaped his journey. We talk about what grief teaches you, how parenting changes your perspective, and the difference between surviving and healing. This one’s raw, real, and for anyone learning to turn pain into purpose.

In our very first episode, we open up about why this platform was created and what it truly means to be Chosen 2 Change . This isn’t just a podcast — it’s a movement for anyone who’s ever felt the weight of generational pain and decided it stops with them. We share our stories of adversity, the turning points that shaped us, and how choosing change became the foundation for everything we’re buildi...