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Words Of This Life Show

Words Of This Life Show

47 episodes

Welcome to the Words of This Life Show! In each episode, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with believers to hear their stories of faith, growth, and transformation. Inspired by Acts 5:20, where Peter was told to “speak to the people all the words of this life,” this show gives space for real, genuine testimonies from real, genuine Christians.Our heart is to open up conversations about what it means to live Christ in today’s world — in our work, school, family, and church life. You’ll hear stories that encourage, challenge, and remind you that the Lord is still writing His story through His people.New episodes every Friday.

Episodes

  1. Whom Shall I Send? Peter on Obeying God’s Calling Despite Difficulty and the Joy of No Regret.

    · 1 h 47 min · S2 E21

    When God calls, do you squirm to get out of His call? When His finger points the way, do you try to run the other direction? Peter describes his heritage, his youth, and his ministry today in terms of a response to…

  2. Into Life’s Future Fearless I May Gaze: AJ and Suzanne on Consecration, Marriage, and Hospitality

    · 1 h 42 min · S2 E20

    AJ and Suzanne reflect on how God honored early consecration, even the simple prayer, "Lord, whatever You are doing on earth, I want to be in the middle of it." Now grandparents, AJ and Suzanne share how life becomes…

  3. Ordinary Days. Extraordinary Life: Dr. David on Faith, Research and Raising a Family.

    · 1 h 31 min · S2 E19

    What do we center our busy days around? Our happiness, our ease and comfort, or our accomplishments? David, a successful physician-scientist, shares his experience of making God the center of his decision making each…

  4. Behind the Scenes: Pablo and Ayo on Growth, Change, and Trusting God

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E26

    In this special behind-the-scenes episode, we’re sharing what God has been doing in our lives as we’ve been building Words of This Life. We reflect on how our faith has grown through this journey, opening up about life…

  5. The Lord's Hand in Every Part of Life: Brian's Journey

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E17

    In this episode of Words of This Life, we sit down with Brian Windsor to see the Lord’s hand through every part of his testimony. From salvation at 13, to drifting in high school, to years spent pursuing a music career…

  6. The Whole World in His Hands: Connor on God’s Faithfulness Through Life's Chapters

    · 1 h 34 min · S2 E18

    What if God sends you across the globe to a people group you don’t know? Connor reflects on the major chapters of his life, from a childhood in the American Midwest, to the discovery of God’s eternal plan while in…

  7. Go, Stand, and Speak: Ty on Joining Words of This Life!

    · 56 min · S2 E17

    Every story has twists and turns. Get to know our next cohost, Ty Wilson! Hear why Ty joining the show fits like a hand in a glove, starting with how Ty prayed for Ayo even before they met, and how Pablo and Ty have…

  8. Greater than Gen Z's Dream: Ayo on Leaving the Path of Security to Follow God's Call to Bible School

    · 1 h 13 min · S2 E16

    What is it like to quit your job to follow the Lord? Ayo reveals a deeply personal testimony in this episode concerning the decision he made with his wife, Temi, to resign from their jobs and answer God's calling to go…

  9. No Greater Joy: Ken on the Call of God, and the Mission of Bringing Grace to Others.

    · 1 h 23 min · S2 E15

    How do we "hear" God's call? Born to missionary parents in the Brethren Assemblies, Ken was raised to know the Bible and revere God. But after a fall away, it took the kindness of God to appear to him as a young…

  10. A Vessel of Mercy: Ray on Surrender to Jesus, and A Life All-In for God’s Purpose

    · 1 h 41 min · S2 E14

    Mercy. If you could look back at your whole life, would you sum it up with this one word? Ray shares about growing up in the turbulent 1960s and his profound conversion experience from a religious Catholic to a…

  11. The Power of a Faith Heritage: Isaac on the Journey from Wayward Sheep to Shepherd

    · 1 h 14 min · S2 E13

    How can we inherit the privilege of a Godly heritage without paying it forward to the next generation? In this episode, Isaac recounts growing up in an active Christian household in New York City, his wayward years…

  12. Risking All for the Lord: Emmanuel & Lenore on Raising Five Sons and the Joy of an Open Home

    · 1 h 31 min · S2 E12

    What does it look like to build a home that's been open to people for 15 years? In this episode, Emmanuel and Lenore share their journey of marriage, raising five sons, and learning what it means to put Christ and the…

  13. There Is No Equilibrium: Mark on Balance, Priorities & Giving Yourself to Christ and the Church

    · 1 h 13 min · S2 E11

    Mark stopped looking for balance a while ago. Life isn't a table with a surface that holds still, he says. It's a rowboat on the ocean, with pressure coming from every side. In this episode, Mark traces a career that…

  14. As Real As You Are: Peter on Meeting the Lord, Serving Behind the Iron Curtain & Calling on His Name

    · 1 h 22 min · S2 E10

    Peter was raised Catholic, and wanted nothing to do with the "Jesus movement," until his mother sent him to a youth retreat in the 1970s. In this experience, Peter met the Lord in a way he could only call an "explosion…

  15. Never Meant to Be Alone: Juanito & Daniela on Open Homes, Marriage & Companionship

    · 1 h 29 min · S2 E9

    Juanito and Daniela have built a life around open doors — theirs and everyone else's. Juanito describes becoming something of a "home invader" as a young man, showing up again and again in the homes of believers…

  16. A Heritage Worth Passing On: Ben on Fatherhood, Being Found & Never Having to Leave

    · 1 h 40 min · S2 E8

    In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Ben to trace a thread through his life: the spiritual heritage he received, and the one he's determined to pass on. Ben is honest about leaving the Lord and coming back —…

  17. From Excellence to Surrender: Demi & Olivia on Faith, Identity & Spiritual Growth

    · 1 h 30 min · S2 E7

    In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Demi and Olivia, two recent college graduates, for a conversation that is honest, layered, and full of life. Growing up in high-achieving households, both women navigated…

  18. A Life Fully Surrendered: Isaac on Faith, Family & Full-Time Ministry

    · 1 h 19 min · S2 E6

    n this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Isaac for a conversation that traces his faith from childhood all the way to full-time ministry. Isaac opens up about carrying real responsibility as the older brother during…

  19. Building A Life That Lasts: Carlos & Anne on Faith, Marriage & Work

    · 1 h 25 min · S2 E5

    In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Carlos and Anne for a conversation that touches on aspects of everyday life — faith, love, marriage, and the work they do every single day. Anne shares her journey from a…

  20. Souls Worth Shepherding: Ty on Trauma, Mentorship & Emotional Health

    · 1 h 27 min · S2 E4

    Words of This Life is excited to host Graduate Student Therapist Ty Wilson, who brings wisdom that could only come from someone who has truly sat with the weight of his own healing. In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit…

  21. Written by a Higher Hand: Joe & Alice's Story of Faith, Love & Family

    · 1 h 28 min · S2 E3

    What happens when two people surrender their relationship entirely to God — and He gives it back? In this episode, Pablo and Ayo sit down with Joe and Alice to hear a love story that spans childhood wounds, empty…

  22. Stewardship: John on Faith, Money, and Our Heart's Treasures

    · 1 h 08 min · S2 E2

    How should Christians handle money? From encountering the Lord at a young age to learning what it means to walk with believers in fellowship, John shares how his journey has shaped his thinking about work, money, and…

  23. Faith, Family, and Showing Up: Victoria on Community, Belonging, and Learning to Care for Others

    · 1 h 07 min · S2 E1

    This week, Victoria shares a powerful testimony of how the Lord has been faithful through every season of her life. From navigating the loss of her mother to building a new life across countries, her story is marked by…

  24. What Kind of Life Will You Live?: Adolfo on Choosing God at Every Stage

    · 1 h 43 min · S1 E25

    Adolfo shares his journey of growing up knowing the Lord, yet coming to a point where that faith had to become personal. Along the way, there were real experiences, times of being close, times of drifting, and moments…

  25. What Science Can’t Answer: Dr. Jung Han on Faith, Purpose, and the Human Question

    · 1 h 24 min · S1 E24

    This week on Words of This Life, Dr. Jung Han shares his journey through science, achievement, and the deeper question that success couldn’t answer. From growing up in Taiwan to pursuing a PhD in the U.S., Dr. Han…

  26. From Searching to Satisfied: Brian on Seasons with Christ

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E23

    This week on Words of This Life, Brian shares his story of coming to know the Lord, from growing up without a real knowledge of God to realizing that God had been pursuing him all along. Through moments that seemed…

  27. Experiencing God’s Care: Jennifer on a Heart for Others

    · 1 h 31 min · S1 E22

    This week on Words of This Life - Jennifer shares a story of being cared for in unexpected ways and how it changed the way she sees others.She opens up about searching for acceptance, building her own life, and once…

  28. Companions to Pursue With - Ian on Seeking the Lord in Every Stage

    · 1 h 17 min · S1 E21

    Ian shares his journey of growing up in a Christian home, knowing the Lord from a young age, and yet wrestling with what it meant to truly pursue Him. From feeling out of place in his early years to encountering a…

  29. Chasing More Than Success - Juston on Finding God as True Satisfaction

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E20

    Juston Street’s story begins with a genuine pursuit of success, purpose, and meaning, with the expectation that giving himself fully to something would ultimately satisfy.From growing up in a close family to pursuing…

  30. Faith, Career, and Consecration: Brenda Olmos on a Life Given to the Lord

    · 1 h 16 min · S1 E19

    In this episode of Words of This Life, Brenda Olmos shares her testimony of coming to know the Lord as a teenager, growing up in a Mexican home, and learning to follow Him in both the big and small decisions of life.…

  31. From Paper-Mache to Reality: Finding Christ w/ Willie Wise

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E18

    In this episode of Words of This Life, Pablo and Ayo are joined by former ABA champion and NBA player Willie Wise for a rich conversation about life, faith, and what truly gives meaning to human life. Willie shares…

  32. Science and the Bible: Dr. Kenneth Diller on Process, Purpose, and the God Behind Creation

    · 1 h 22 min · S1 E16

    In this episode of Words of This Life, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth Diller, professor at the University of Texas, who has spent more than five decades in scientific research and teaching while walking day by day with…

  33. Learning to Love the Lord in Every Season: Nancy Hana on Marriage, Motherhood, and Faith

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E15

    This week on Words of This Life, Nancy Hana shares her testimony and the lessons the Lord has written into her life through family, church life, and motherhood. We talk about the power of singing to comfort the heart…

  34. Body, Soul, and Spirit: Dr. Alex on Mental Health in Christianity

    · 1 h 27 min · S1 E14

    In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Pablo Valenzuela and Ayo Odole sit down with Dr. Alex, a licensed psychologist and board certified pediatric neuropsychologist, for an honest conversation on mental health…

  35. A Normal Christian Mom Life: Jessica & Becky on Motherhood

    · 1 h 05 min · S1 E13

    In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jessica and Becky for a heart-to-heart talk about motherhood, sisterhood, and what it looks like to live a normal Christian life…

  36. Listening, Leading, Loving: James on Caring for the Next Generation

    · 1 h 06 min · S1 E12

    In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with James Kuan—a lawyer, husband, father, and devoted believer whose life reflects a deep commitment to raising up the next…

  37. From Seeing to Surrender: Linda’s Journey to the Church

    · 1 h 12 min · S1 E11

    In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Linda, whose life was dramatically shaped by what she saw of the church in the 1970s. Coming from a free-spirited Christian…

  38. How the Bible Changed Everything: Tino’s Salvation Story

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E10

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Tino Nguyen, whose journey to faith began in unbelief and was radically changed through reading the Bible. Growing up…

  39. Life After a Brain Tumor Diagnosis: Carson’s Story of Faith

    · 1 h 18 min · S1 E9

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Carson, a believer whose life was suddenly disrupted by a devastating diagnosis: brain cancer. Carson shares the…

  40. Jordan & Paula on God's Calling and Following Him at Any Cost

    · 1 h 20 min · S1 E8

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jordan and Paula—two believers who followed the Lord’s call into full-time campus ministry, each with their own story,…

  41. Crosville and Dora On Marriage, Mission, and Following God’s Voice

    · 1 h 30 min · S1 E7

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Crosville and Dora Williams to share about following God’s leading, navigating marriage, and children– all while…

  42. Is God Still Faithful During Hard Times? Preston & Gilma Share Their Story

    · 1 h 28 min · S1 E6

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Preston and Gilma to talk about trusting in God’s faithfulness and leaning on the members of the Body of Christ during…

  43. Knowing God’s Will: David & Reese Share Their Stories

    · 1 h 10 min · S1 E5

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with David and Reese to talk about one of the biggest questions believers face: How do you know God’s will?David shares how…

  44. Why the Church? Jim Lee talks Christ, God’s House and a Life-changing Realization

    · 1 h 22 min · S1 E4

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jim Lee to talk about how seeing God’s eternal purpose changed the way he views the Christian life and the church.From…

  45. Loving God First: Juston & Vanessa Share Their Journeys

    · 1 h 11 min · S1 E3

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Juston and Vanessa, two believers living out their faith in very different seasons of life. Vanessa, a married mom,…

  46. Letting Go of Earthly Ambition for Eternal Purpose: Josh and Ty’s Story

    · 1 h 39 min · S1 E2

    In this episode of the Words of This Life Show, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Josh Herman and Ty Wilson, two young believers whose paths once pointed toward success in basketball and film — but…

  47. Why A Podcast? Ayo and Pablo Talk Purpose, Christ, and the Words of This Life

    · 1 h 15 min · S1 E1

    Welcome to the first episode of the Words of This Life Show! In this conversation, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela share their own stories — how they each came to know the Lord, what shaped their journey, and how…

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