{"podcast":{"title":"HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®","slug":"have-faith-let-it-begin-11922","podcast_index_feed_id":11922,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/angelwj/feed.xml","website_url":"https://havefaithletitbegin.com/","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18089175/ChatGPT_Image_Jun_12_2026_08_42_49_AM9u7wr.png","author":"Angel Santana Jr","episode_count":2310,"summary":"Whether you’re navigating work, family life, storms of doubt, or the joys of faith in motion, this show shares real stories, raw truths, and uplifting encouragement. Life isn’t edited — and neither are these conversations. From a father of two, a pastor-in-training, and someone who knows what it means to fight for joy and walk in purpose, I invite you in. Because you matter. Tune in for a few minutes, take hope with you, and let your faith begin.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-15T20:20:58.634103+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin-11922"},"episode":{"title":"Becoming the person God always knew you could be","slug":"becoming-the-person-god-always-knew-you-could-be","published_at":"2026-07-15T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin-11922/becoming-the-person-god-always-knew-you-could-be","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin-11922","url":"https://angelwj.podbean.com/e/from-winepress-to-warrior-gideons-call-to-become/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/3pbhd6xe6tvknbk3/Becoming_The_person_God_always_knew_you_could_be_blzgl-ymi5hg-Optimized.mp4","summary":"Have you ever felt too broken, too small, or too scared to be used by God? This episode traces Gideon’s surprising encounter with the divine and the pastor’s own story of doors that closed only to guide him toward a calling he never imagined. Through vivid scenes—threshing wheat in a winepress, whispered excuses, a simple promise—listeners will be drawn into a narrative about how God names us by who we are becoming, not by where we hide today. It’s a hopeful, honest call to stop defining ourselves by fear and to start trusting God’s slow work of transformation. BECOMING: The Person God Always Knew You Could Be Have you ever wondered if God could really use someone like you? Have your mistakes, fears, or past ever made you question your purpose? In this inspiring message, Pastor-in-Training Angel Santana Jr. explores the remarkable story of Gideon—a man who saw himself as weak, afraid, and unqualified, yet was called by God a ”mighty warrior.” This sermon reminds us that God does not define us by our fears, failures, or where we are today. Instead, He sees who we are becoming through His grace, His calling, and His purpose for our lives. Whether you’re struggling with self-doubt, searching for direction, or simply needing encouragement, this message will remind you that God has never stopped working in your life. Before you believed in yourself... God already knew who you could become. 📖 Scripture: Judges 6:11–16 ”The Lord is with you, mighty warrior.” — Judges 6:12 May this message encourage you to trust God’s plan, walk by faith, and discover the person He has always known you could be. Have Faith Let It Begin® A Federally Registered Trademark Real People. Real Stories. Real Faith. #Becoming #Judges6 #Gideon #Faith #Hope #ChristianSermon #FirstReformedChurch #GodsCall…","meta_description":"Have you ever felt too broken, too small, or too scared to be used by God? This episode traces Gideon’s surprising encounter with the divine and the pasto…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":682,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/have-faith-let-it-begin-11922/episodes/becoming-the-person-god-always-knew-you-could-be/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/have-faith-let-it-begin-11922/becoming-the-person-god-always-knew-you-could-be.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}