Episode 59 - I am a sinful man Webster’s 1828 - UNCLEAN - Not clean; foul; dirty; filthy. In the Jewish law, ceremonially impure; not cleansed by ritual practices. Key Verse - Luke 5:8 - When Simon Peter saw it, he fell down at Jesus' knees, saying, Depart from me; for I am a sinful man, O Lord. ” Peter had been with Jesus but then he realized who …

Abundant Life Episode 58 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the topic of selfishness and how it is very destructive. Websters 1828 Selfish – Regarding one’s own interest chiefly or soley; influenced in actions by a view to private advantage. Key Verse Philippians 2:3-4 – Do nothing from selfish ambition or conceit, but in humility count others…

Abundant Life Episode 57 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the profound love of God for us and why Jesus had to die. Key Verse Romans 5:7-8 – For one will hardly die for a righteous man; though perhaps for the good man someone would dare even to die. But God demonstrates His own love toward us, in that while we were yet sinners, Christ died f…

Abundant Life Episode 56 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about starting off 2024 on the right foot by shedding the weight of sin in order to run the race of life. Key Word Weight – The quantity of a body, ascertained by the balance; in a philosophical sense, that quality of bodies by which they tend towards the center of the earth in a line perpe…

Abundant Life Episode 55 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about one of the awesome names of Jesus, Immanuel, God with Us. Key Verse Isaiah 7:14 Matthew 1:23 God’s presence among His people in the old testament The Shekinah Glory – In the old testament this was a term coined by the Jewish rabbis which is a Hebrew word that literally means “he cause…

Abundant Life Episode 54 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about all the tings they are thankful for in 2023 Keyword Thanksgiving – The act of rendering thanks or expressing gratitude for favors or mercies.The act of rendering thanks or expressing gratitude for favors or mercies. – Websters 1828 Key Verse – Psalm 100:4-5 Things we are thankful for……

Abundant Life Episode 53 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the death of a good friend who struggled with addiction and is now with the Lord Do you struggle with temptation or a besetting sin? If you are a child of God, you have a way of escape. You have the power by the Holy Spirit to say NO to sin. In this episode we talk about the way of es…

Abundant Life Episode 52 In this episode Saso and Ben bring Heather Gapen back on the show to discuss sanctification. From the time we are born again, we begin to grow as a Christian with the ultimate goal of being like Jesus. This process lasts a lifetime and we as Christians should take an active role in this process. Websters 1828 Sanctification…

Abundant Life Episode 51 In this episode Saso and Ben have the privilege of interviewing Heather Gapen and talk about forgiveness. Heather has a tremendous testimony. God miraculously saved Heather out of a life of addictions and brokenness. In the process of Heather growing as a Christian, she was faced with one of the most difficult commands of s…

Abundant Life Episode 50 In this episode Saso and Ben talk about Satan’s plan to destroy humanity. This episode was inspired by the recent Nefarious movie release (Please use discretion before watching movie, may no be suitable for young children) Websters 1828 – Vigilant – Watchful; circumspect; attentive to discover and avoid danger, or to provid…

Abundant Life Episode 49 In this episode Saso and Ben interview Jeff Grachus as they discuss being fishers of men by the sharing of the gospel. Key Verse Matthew 4:19 – And Jesus, walking by the sea of Galilee, saw two brethren, Simon called Peter, and Andrew his brother, casting a net into the sea: for they were fishers. And he saith unto them, Fo…

Abundant Life Episode 48In this episode Saso and Ben discuss Jesus path from resurrection to second coming.RESURREC’TION A rising again; chiefly, the revival of the dead of the human race, or their return from the grave, particularly at the general judgment. By the resurrection of Christ we have assurance of the future resurrection of men. 1 Peter …

Abundant Life Episode 47In this episode Saso and Ben discuss Saso's recent visit to Israel, Good Friday and Resurrection Sunday. He is risen, He is risen indeed!Deuteronomy 8:7Luke 24:13-35By Saso Mendez & Ben Arellano

Abundant Life Episode 46In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the Sovereignty of God.Websters 1828 Sovereign - Supreme in power; possessing supreme dominion; as a sovereign ruler of the universe.Key VersePsalm 147:5 - Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.God is Sovereign Proverbs 16:9 Proverbs 19:21 Proverbs 21:30 Ecc…

Abundant Life Episode 45In this episode Saso and Ben discuss how God blessed and worked in their lives in 2022.Prayer & Fasting Daniel 9:3Marriage Conference James 1:2-4Wedding Ephesians 5:32-33Concert Psalm 147:5Job Promotion Jeremiah 17:7-8Salvation! Romans 10:8-10, Psalm 34:8New Years Resolution Romans 12:2Read the Word! Numbers 6:24-26…

Abundant Life Episode 44In this episode Saso and Ben discuss how Christians can be content with God, because God is enough.Enough - That satisfies desire, or gives content; that may answer the purpose; that is adequate to the wants.- Websters 1828Key VersePhilippians 4:19This is such a powerful truth, God is more than enough, because if it is true,…

Abundant Life Episode 43In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the how Christians must place their hope in God in times of discouragement and life's trials.OPENED - Unclosed; unbarred; unsealed; uncovered; revealed; disclosed; made plain; freed from obstruction. - Websters 1828Key Verses2 Kings 6:15-17Elisha’s servant was troubled with the armies tha…

Abundant Life Episode 42In this episode Saso and Ben interview Mike Baldwin, ex-police, as they discuss dealing with trials in the workplace.Key versesColossians 3:23-24 - And whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord, and not unto men; Knowing that of the Lord ye shall receive the reward of the inheritance: for ye serve the Lord Christ.Reso…

Abundant Life Episode 41In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of being renewed and how to get on fire for Jesus!Key versesTitus 2: 11-14RENEW'ED, participle passive Made new again; repaired; re-established; repeated; revived; renovated; regenerated. - Websters 1828Grace - Appropriately, the free unmerited love and favor of God, the spring …

Abundant Life Episode 40In this episode Saso and Ben interview Lt. Col. Dave Grossman on the topic of the engaging in spiritual warfare. Are you prepared for Spiritual Warfare?Key verseEphesians 6:10-11Lt. Col. Dave Grossman BioLt. Col. Dave Grossman is a US Army Ranger, a paratrooper, and a former West Point Psychology Professor. He has a Black Be…

Abundant Life Episode 39In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of the importance of the church.The Christian life was not meant to lived out in isolation. Some people say that they can worship God on a mountain away from people. It’s true, you can worship God anywhere, Jonah prayed to God from the belly of a big fish. However, you can’t sim…

Abundant Life Episode 38In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of being unadopted.Websters 1828UNADOPTED - Not adopted; not received as one's own.WRATH - The just punishment of an offense or crime. Romans 8:1.Gods wrath in Scripture, is his holy and just indignation against sin. Romans 1:18.Key VerseJohn 3:36On the last episode we spoke to …

Abundant Life Episode 37In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of the Spirit of Adoption.Websters 1828Adoption: The act of adopting, or the state of being adopted; the taking and treating of a stranger as one's own child. The receiving as one's own, what is new or not natural. God's taking the sinful children of men into his favor and prote…

Abundant Life Episode 36 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of truth. Websters 1828 Truth - Conformity to fact or reality; exact accordance with that which is, or has been, or shall be. The truth of history constitutes its whole value. We rely on the truth of the scriptural prophecies. Key verse He is the origin of truth John 1:17 If yo…

Abundant Life Episode 35 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss saving faith and why this is foundational to all Christians. Freedom That Lasts definition Saving faith is believing that Jesus Christ is my only Savior. Many believe that there are many ways to get to heaven but there is no saving faith in that. Webster’s 1828 FAITH - is a firm, cordial…

Abundant Life Episode 34 In this episode Saso and Ben host special guest George Binoka who talks about his journey from hating God to Missionary. Key Verses Ephesians 4:22-24 Resources Abundant Life Kenya Baptist Ministries Stay in the Fight Daily Devotional Grace and Peace Radio Show Me The Father Movie Northwest Valley Baptist Church…

Abundant Life Episode 33 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of trials. How do you respond to trials? Trials - A test of faith, patience, or stamina through subjection to suffering or temptation broadly : a source of vexation or annoyance. - Websters 1828 Key Verses James 1:2-4 Sometimes call these sanctification tests, but God allows th…

Abundant Life Episode 32 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of hope. What do you place your hope in? Websters 1828 Hope “A desire of some good, accompanied with at least a slight expectation of obtaining it, or a belief that it is obtainable. hopediffers from wish and desire in this, that it implies some expectation of obtaining the goo…

Abundant Life Episode 31 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of time, how short life is and how we should be spending our time. 1828 Websters A particular portion or part of duration, whether past, present or future. The time was; the time has been; the time is; the time will be. Lost time is never found again.” Key Verse Psalm 90:12 Tim…

Abundant Life Episode 30 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of failure. FA'ILURE, noun fa'ilyur. A failing; deficience; cessation of supply, or total defect; as the failure of springs or streams; failure of rain; failure of crops. Omission; non-performance; as the failure of a promise; a man's failure in the execution of a trust. Key ve…

Abundant Life Episode 29 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of self-control. RESTRA'INT, noun “The act or operation of holding back or hindering from motion, in any manner; hinderance of the will, or of any action, physical, moral or mental.”- Websters 1828 Freedom That Lasts definition of self-control: “Adding self-control means instan…

Abundant Life Episode 28 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss a name given to Jesus, Immanuel. Key Verse Matthew 1:23 - Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel” This was the angel speaking to Mary, giving her insight to God’s plan to save His people from their sin. I can’t imagine what was going throu…

Abundant Life Episode 27 In this episode Saso and Ben discuss what it means to abide in the Vine. ABI'DE - to be, or exist, to continue; W. bod, to be; to dwell, rest, continue, stand firm, or be stationary for anytime indefinitely. 1. To rest, or dwell. Genesis 29:19. 2. To tarry or stay for a short time. Genesis 24:55. 3. To continue permanently …

In this special Thanksgiving Episode Saso and Ben give thanks to God for His many blessings.THANK'FULNESS,noun Expression of gratitude; acknowledgment of a favor.1. Gratitude; a lively sense of good received.The celebration of these holy mysteries being ended, retire with all thankfulness of heart for having been admitted to that heavenly feast.Web…

In this episode Saso and Ben discuss the boss and employee relationship according to Ephesians 6:5-9.Support the show (https://abundantlife.fm)By Saso Mendez & Ben Arellano

In this Episode Saso and Ben talk about children and how God requires obedience and honor toward parents.Key VerseEphesians 6:1-3 - Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.”Websters …

In this Episode Saso and Ben talk about men and their important role as a father.Ephesians 6:4 - And, ye fathers, provoke not your children to wrath: but bring them up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord.Support the show (https://abundantlife.fm)By Saso Mendez & Ben Arellano

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In this Episode Saso and Ben with special guest Rebekah Mendez talk about honor and respect and a woman's role as a wife.Role of a wife and example of Sara1 Peter 3:5-6Ephesians 5:21Ephesians 5:22-24Wives do you come under your husband?Do you treat him as fool?Do you respect him?Ephesians 5:33Do you reverence (respect, honor) your husband or do you…

In this Episode Saso and Ben discuss the topic of biblical love and more specifically agape love.Support the show (https://abundantlife.fm)By Saso Mendez & Ben Arellano

In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the issue of forgiving one another because we've been forgiven so much.Forgiveness does not mean “bro, now you owe me a solid”. Forgiveness means the debt is canceled and now you no longer have a hook, the debtor does not owe anything. It’s like paying the bill for your food at the restaurant. Once it’s paid …

In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the to topic if friendship. Do you have solid, biblical friendships? If not, you are missing out!Paul & Barnabas - Acts 15:36-40What are friends for? Comfort - 1 Thessalonians 5:11 Forgiveness - 1 Peter 4:8-10 Unity - Ecclesiastes 4:10-12 Sharpening - Hebrews 10:24, Proverbs 27:17How are we to be good friends…

In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the topic of unbelief.Mark 9:17 - 24 - Then one of the crowd answered and said, “Teacher, I brought You my son, who has a mute spirit. And wherever it seizes him, it throws him down; he foams at the mouth, gnashes his teeth, and becomes rigid. So I spoke to Your disciples, that they should cast it out, but th…

Is it possible to change? Is it possible to have victory over sin?Yes! 100%Biblical change can happen for any believer no matter what the sin. Thats encouraging!But there is a catch.The prerequisite for change is salvation. You must be born again. You must be regenerated by the Holy Spirit, otherwise victory over sin is impossible. Apart from salva…

In this episode Saso and Ben reflect on various events of the passion week. Happy Resurrection Sunday.He is risen - He is risen indeed!Messianic Prophecy Genesis 3:15Crucifixion ProphecyDaniel 9:27Crucifixion Prophecy Isaiah 53:5Mary anoints Jesus John 12:1-8Jesus washes disciples feet - John 13:1-17High Priestly Prayer - John 17:9,20Peter’s denial…

In this episode Saso and Ben cover the topic of God's amazing abounding grace.How do I gain victory in a world full of sin?Because of God’s grace should I continue in my sin?Why do I still struggle with my sin nature and my besetting sins?How can I be victorious?Take the grace has given you as discussed in Romans 5:20-21Testimony of God’s grace in …

In this episode Saso and Ben talk the topic of prayer.Why should we pray?Where should we pray?What and how should we pray?We need to praise Him When should we pray? Asking in His nameName it claim it theologyAsk in FaithAsk From A Pure HeartWhat will be changed because you decided to pray?What will God do through your prayers?There is no magic form…

In this episode Saso and Ben talk about setting spiritual goals in 2021.This episode will be divided in two parts. In the first half, we will address the following question.Is it biblical to set spiritual goals and if so, how should I go about it? In the second half, Saso will share 10 of his personal spiritual goals.Remember, goals are not a direc…

In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the greatest gift ever, our Saviors birth.Scripture references: Daniel 9:24-25 Isaiah 9:6-7 Isaiah 53 Luke 2:1-38Merry Christmas and a Happy New year from our family to yours.Saso & BenSupport the show (https://abundantlife.fm)By Saso Mendez & Ben Arellano

In this episode Saso and Ben talk about the topic of loneliness.Loneliness is a serious matter. Just to be clear, being alone and loneliness are two different things. One could be alone yet fell content, and another could be in a crowd of people and feel lonely. Or loneliness could be the effect of being alone. Confused yet?There are many people ar…