Ernesto Pacheco is married and a father of 3 who was seeking a
relationship with Jesus. Through an invitation from a friend, he encountered Jesus on a renewal weekend. Everything changed for him after that. After CRHP, Alpha, Fit Shepherds, and now as a Co-Host of the Mercy Boys Podcast, he loves to live the charter: “I love God–He told us all to spread the word. We want to do that not only because he gave us the great commission, but when you love something like I love God, you want to share it.”

“It was there in the quiet that I was able to reconnect with Jesus in prayer.” After being raised in a close knit faith community, Wendy started upon her life and left it behind. After hearing something at Mass, Wendy’s path was permanently altered. Listen to Wendy reveal the phrase that led to her reconnecting with Jesus and to joining a new faith community.

“Life is Great!” Kevin has always known about Jesus through his upbringing. At the age of 12, he truly felt the Holy Spirit within him for the first time at a retreat. Watch Kevin’s testimony about living every day and meeting life’s challenges with his understanding that “only through Jesus can I overcome these things.”

Claudia realized that there had to be more to her faith. “I discovered that like any other relationship it takes time and energy. One with Christ was not going to be any different.” Listen to Claudia describe the changes in her life when she learned of missionary discipleship and how her path led to the understanding that “it is a lifestyle. It is who I am, and it defines me as a woman of God.”

“I wasn’t even looking and all the answers got put right in front of me.” Ricardo was a young man who scorned the church until a unique housing situation caused him to question his stance. Listen to Ricardo’s journey from being a critic to now being a man looking to bring an understanding of Christ to others.

“He is our redeemer and healer. He has healed my deepest woundedness and continues to heal me.” Cindy early in life experienced feelings of rejection and abandonment which led to her not feeling acceptable or loved. Listen to Cindy’s healing journey with Jesus which began with the removal of those feelings and continued on to an incredible reconciliation.

“All of the broken pieces of my life have been transformed into what I see now is the path that led me to him.” Listen to Jennifer discuss how a period of her life brought her to ask her husband if as a couple they could go to church and what a difference it has made. Listen to Brian discuss coming along and finding that there are multiple ways in which someone can “open the door.”

“Our Lord had a response and a plan. He wanted me.” A large set back in her personal life led Kim astray. A close friend spoke some words to her which was the basis of her reengagement with her faith. Listen to Kim discuss that special advice and the events that led her through Jesus to be able to confidently say, “I was chosen.”

“I had a strong faith but what was lacking in my faith was a way to ignite it.” Sometimes our relationship with Christ can feel habitual. Joe challenged himself and found two activities that have made an enormous difference. Listen to Joe share his story of how his engagement in these activities have deepened his faith into a truly personal relationship with Christ.

“I realized just how powerful prayer was.” Listen to Miroslava share the lesson she learned when facing a powerful obstacle and how it helped her to overcome it. Her witness is a powerful testimony of the impact of prayer and being a part of a strong faith community can have in our lives.

“He was there for me at a time when I needed him most to lift me up and bring a new life into me.” Sara believed something was holding her back. Listen to Sara as she shares her story of personal transformation which culminated in her “letting go” and experiencing a special embrace.

“I didn’t really feel like I knew God until I discovered adoration.”  Drew talks about how the relationships throughout his life kept pointing him to a deeper relationship with Christ. Listen to Drew describe how much joy he has in his heart for Jesus and for others.

“It wasn’t until we sought a relationship with HIM that we were able to find the other person.” Ayla & Konnor are a young couple that wanted to start their relationship out on the right footing. Listen to them describe how their foundation with Jesus has strengthened their bond and the happiness that it has brought them.

“I saw HIM in the face of the men serving with me.” Family strength brings great unity with God. Listen to Brian describe how his family encouraged him to briefly leave them behind and the profound effect that it has had on his life.