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Angel Santana paints a quick but powerful scene: the cashier with tired eyes, the coworker who says "I’m fine," the neighbor driving beside you. In sixty seconds you’re invited into a story of hidden burdens and a simple challenge — be kind on purpose. This episode follows everyday moments and shows how small, intentional acts can break through loneliness and remind someone they’re seen. With fait...

Angel Santana flips the 60-second timer and jumps straight into the moment we all know too well: someone else just crossed the finish line you’ve been praying for. The rush of doubt, the whispers of "what about me?"—it all comes alive as a single, urgent question hangs in the air. In this short, powerful episode we follow a turn from despair to resolve: celebrate the wins of others, then return to...

Morning light finds you breathing a little steadier: yesterday’s storms didn’t break you. In a voice that sounds like home, Angel Santana walks you through the quiet triumphs you didn’t think anyone saw — the whispered prayers, the tired steps, the small choices to keep going. This episode is a compressed story of survival and courage; it reminds you that you don’t need the whole map, only faith f...

It’s Labor Day morning and Angel Santana speaks directly to the ordinary hero in you. Against the quiet hum of a holiday, he paints brief, vivid portraits: a parent soothing a child at dawn, a caregiver offering steady hands, a student balancing books and shifts, the lone worker punching the clock while others sleep. Each vignette is an invitation to see the hidden dignity in everyday tasks. He we...

Life doesn’t slow down — mornings blur into meetings, homework, and errands. In this episode, ordinary days collide with extraordinary moments: a laugh that breaks through the noise, a candid conversation that sparks hope, and a quiet reminder that none of us are alone. Through intimate storytelling and heartfelt interviews, we follow real people navigating real challenges — from family struggles...

Angel opens the mic with a simple, honest message: thank you. In this short, warm episode he steps out of the script, shares a surprising skyward moment in a parking lot, and reveals how a class assignment serendipitously shaped his next sermon. It’s a behind-the-scenes peek at a pastor balancing study, service, and the little things that remind us we’re not alone. Listen as Angel announces the re...

A storm wakes the house, cereal crunches in the background, and a little boy points at a picture of a combine harvester — that’s the scene as Angel Santana gathers his family to pray for Ariel’s first day back at school. Through small chaotic moments, he weaves a heartfelt blessing for students, teachers, bus drivers, and school staff around the world. Listen as memory and faith meet: a father’s r...

Jesus Never Said that Ep 10 | SERIES FINALE 🚨 “THE BIBLE SAYS…” Those might be four of the most powerful words Christians use. But here's the question: 📖 Did you actually check? For nine episodes of JESUS NEVER SAID THAT, we've challenged sayings many of us have heard our entire lives: “God helps those who help themselves.” “Everything happens for a reason.&r...

Does God just want you to be happy? It sounds right. It sounds encouraging. You may have even heard Christians say it: “God just wants you to be happy.” But…did Jesus actually say that? 📖 In Episode 9 of JESUS NEVER SAID THAT, we tackle a difficult question: ❤️ Is happiness bad? No.🙏 Does God care about our joy? Absolutely.🤔 But is our immediate happiness God's highest priori...

🦁🐑 WAIT…does the Bible actually say, “The lion will lie down with the lamb”? Most of us have heard it. We’ve seen the pictures. Some of us may have even quoted it. But open your Bible to Isaiah 11:6 and you might be surprised. 📖 In Episode 8 of Jesus Never Said That, we discover what Isaiah actually says—and why the real message is much bigger than simply getting the animals right. This prophec...

I returned from a sunny family vacation with a surprise: new episodes, a rollercoaster video with my daughter, and a rebooted schedule that’s about to shift everything. Starting September 13, all sermons will stream live across YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok via Riverside FM. I’m recording more with Dr. E for the Croc podcast, finishing the series "Jesus Did Not Say That," and debuting fresh...

📖 The Bible never says, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” In Episode 7 of Jesus Never Said That, we go beyond this famous saying and discover something much deeper. Jesus actually warned about looking clean and religious on the outside while ignoring what’s happening inside our hearts. You can look the part. You can say the right things. You can carry the Bible. You can convince everybody that...

Life rushes by — work, family, school — and somewhere inside the noise we crave something honest. In this episode of Have Faith, Let It Begin, hear a tapestry of real voices: a laugh that breaks the tension, a story that quietly shifts perspective, and a conversation that hands you hope when you least expect it. We follow ordinary people through small, powerful moments: a commute that becomes a co...

You’ve heard it in church and seen it online: "Hate the sin, love the sinner." But what if that tidy slogan isn’t from Jesus at all? In this episode Angel Santana leads us from catchy phrase to hard questions, walking through the Gospel scenes that show how Jesus loved the lost—tax collectors, the woman caught in adultery—and how he called us to humility before we point fingers. Through vivid stor...

You may have heard the phrase a thousand times: "Money is the root of all evil." But what if one missing word changes everything? Join Angel Santana as he digs into scripture, confronts a famous misquote, and sets the stage for a heart-check that will follow you long after the episode ends. Through vivid storytelling — from Paul’s warning in 1 Timothy to Jesus’ encounter with the rich young ruler...

“God won't give you more than you can handle.” But wait a minute. What happens when life is more than you can handle? What happens when you're exhausted? When you're overwhelmed? When you've reached the point where you have nothing left? Maybe the promise was never that you'd be strong enough to handle everything. Maybe the point is discovering that you were never supposed to handle everything wit...

You've heard "follow your heart" a thousand times—on screens, in songs, even in church. Angel Santana tells a story of temptation and clarity: when desire and faith pull in different directions, which voice leads? He shares personal honesty, scripture, and a tough heart check that turns a common cliché into a crossroads. Through biblical truth and practical steps—name your feelings, test them agai...

Angel Santana opens episode two of Jesus Never Said That with a quiet, powerful question: can you trust God when there is no why? Through a string of real moments—closed doors, lost jobs, broken relationships—this episode walks listeners from the instinct to explain pain to the harder, truer work of presence. Using the stories of Joseph, Paul, and Job, Angel weaves scripture and empathy into a nar...

On a crisp morning broadcast, host Angel Santana launches a bold new series, unravelling a familiar-but-misleading saying and inviting listeners into a quiet, startling truth: dependence on God is not weakness but the doorway to his power. Through Scripture, personal story, and the raw honesty of Paul’s thorn, the episode traces a turning point where striving gives way to grace—showing how faith r...

I recently had the opportunity to take Arielle to Urban Air Adventure Park in Crystal Run, NY, and I have to say, our experience from start to finish was fantastic. What really stood out to me wasn't just the attractions or everything there was for Arielle to enjoy. It was the people. From the moment we arrived, I noticed the professionalism, kindness, communication, and genuine customer service f...

After more than a decade of squeaks and stiff mornings, Angel and Rachel head to the mattress store and find themselves in a comedy of choices: plush vs. firm, his-and-hers sides, ice cream lounges, and a surprise flip that could solve marital sleeping arrangements — or spark a new chapter. What starts as a practical hunt for comfort becomes a warm, funny snapshot of married life and the small rit...

🎙️ Slow Down – Episode 10 Slow Down Enough to See Jesus After ten days of slowing down, we've finally arrived at the destination. In the powerful finale of Slow Down: Finding God in a World That Never Stops, Angel Santana brings the series full circle by reminding us that the greatest reason to slow down isn't simply to find peace—it's to see Jesus more clearly. Drawing from Hebrews 12:1–2 (NIV) a...

🎙️ Slow Down – Episode 9 Love the Person in Front of You What if the greatest opportunity to share God's love isn't somewhere far away—but with the person standing right in front of you? In Episode 9 of Slow Down: Finding God in a World That Never Stops, Angel Santana reminds us that some of the most meaningful moments of ministry happen in our everyday interactions. Drawing from Matthew 22:37–39...

🎙️ Slow Down – Episode 8 Choose Peace Over Being Right Is winning an argument worth losing your peace? In Episode 8 of Slow Down: Finding God in a World That Never Stops, Angel Santana explores one of the greatest challenges Christians face today: choosing humility and peace in a world that constantly encourages us to prove we're right. Drawing from Romans 12:18 (NIV) and Philippians 2:3–4 (NIV),...

🎙️ Slow Down – Episode 7 The Lost Art of Listening In a world where everyone has something to say, have we forgotten how to truly listen? In Episode 7 of Slow Down: Finding God in a World That Never Stops, Angel Santana explores one of the greatest gifts we can offer another person—our full attention. Through the wisdom of James 1:19 (NIV) and the example of young Samuel's willingness to hear God'...