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Have Faith Let It Begin
Hosted by Angel Santana Jr · EN
Hi, I’m Angel Santana, and this is Have Faith Let It Begin — the short, daily podcast crafted just for the commuter who wants more than noise.
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.
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The Times I Cheated Myself: From Fear to Faith
Yesterday00:10:11Tap to summarizeAngel Santana pulls back the curtain on a confession many of us hide: the moments we betray ourselves. With candid storytelling, he revisits the hesitant choices, the doors walked away from, and the old heartbreaks that shaped a fearful version of himself. Blending scripture, prayer, and hard-earned resolve, Angel turns regret into a path forward—inviting listeners to reclaim missed opportunities, trust God’s vision for them, and step into what’s next with courage and grace.
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When Love Becomes a Lie
2d ago00:10:04Tap to summarizeAngel Santana opens the mic about a past relationship with a confession: He talks about a previous relationship and a discussion about a topic about the person you loved has been living a different truth, and now your memories feel like riddles. He walks you through the sleepless nights of replaying conversations, the slow erosion of certainty, and the dangerous turn from anger at betrayal to blaming yourself. Through candid reflection and faith, Angel reveals the moment he stopped searching for answers and began noticing God’s quiet presence — the small strengths that kept him rising each morning. This episode is a roadmap from confusion to recovery, reminding listeners that being trusting is a God-given virtue, not a fault, and that healing is a process God specializes in. Short, honest, and prayerful, this episode reaches out to anyone carrying another person’s guilt and invites them to release the burden, reclaim their value, and start rebuilding with faith.
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Backstabbed at the Table: Finding Faith After Deep Betrayal
4d ago00:07:43Tap to summarize“Have faith. Let it begin.” Angel Santana opens the episode with a simple plea that becomes a lifeline as he walks listeners through one of his most painful moments: the sharp sting of betrayal by the people who sat at his table. Through raw memory and trembling honesty he reconstructs the moment trust was broken, the secret conversations and the quiet undermining that turned allies into strangers. Drawing a line from Judas at the table to the betrayals we face today, Santana reframes loss as protection and pain as a lesson that shapes who we will become. This episode weaves scripture, personal testimony, and practical wisdom—inviting you to grieve without hardening your heart, set healthy boundaries, and keep faith alive. Listen and be guided from hurt toward healing, with hope waiting on the next turn of the story.
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Cheated: The Moment Everything Changed Ep:1
5d ago00:11:08Tap to summarizeThere are wounds that time doesn't completely erase. There are betrayals that still find their way into our thoughts, our dreams, and our hearts years later. This week on Have Faith Let It Begin, I'm opening up about one of the most difficult chapters of my life. The series is called CHEATED. Not just being cheated on in relationships, but being cheated by people, cheated by broken trust, cheated by fear, and even the times we cheat ourselves out of the life God intended for us. If you've ever been betrayed... If you've ever had your trust broken... If you've ever struggled to move forward after heartbreak... This series is for you. Because your story is not over. God still writes the final chapter. 🎙️ New episodes all week on Have Faith Let It Begin #HaveFaithLetItBegin #CheatedSeries #FaithOverFear #ChristianPodcast #HealingJourney #BrokenTrust #HeartbreakRecovery #JesusHeals #FaithInTheStorm #MentalHealthAwareness #ChristianEncouragement #OvercomingPain #GodIsFaithful #PodcastLife #DailyInspiration #HopeAfterHeartbreak #TrustGod #HealingThroughFaith #AngelSantana #MotivationalPodcast
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Patience Series Ep 4: Patience with Perspective
1w ago00:07:57Tap to summarizePatience Series Ep 4: Patience with Perspective On a breezy Friday morning, Angel Santana wraps up the Patience Series with a candid, laugh-filled episode sparked by his seven-year-old son Noah and Daughter Arielle's playful introduction. He guides listeners through the tiny, relentless moments—traffic, slow lines, a curt reply—that quietly test our temper and reveal who we really are under pressure. With humor, humility, and lived examples, Angel invites you to slow down, breathe, and choose grace over reaction. This short episode blends storytelling and practical steps, showing how a simple pause or a prayer can protect your peace and open the door to wiser responses. Tune in to be encouraged, challenged, and reminded that patience isn’t perfection but steady growth—one small decision at a time.
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Patience Seres Ep 3: Patience with the Process
1w ago00:07:17Tap to summarizePatience Series Ep 3: Patience with the Process Step into a living room conversation turned sermon as Angel Santana—introduced by his seven-year-old son—invites you into a raw, personal episode about patience. He walks us through seasons of silence and delay, sharing moments when closed doors protected him and long waits secretly built the strength he needed. Through vivid metaphors of planted seeds and unseen roots, Angel's testimony becomes a companion for anyone tired of waiting for answers, healing, or direction. He blends humility, humor (a heartwarming blooper with Noah), and honest reflection to show how growth often happens beneath the surface. Whether you're stuck, discouraged, or simply learning to trust timing, this episode gently urges you to keep praying, keep showing up, and keep believing—because sometimes the most powerful work is happening where no one can yet see it.
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Patience Series Ep 2: Making Time for your Children while making time for yourself
1w ago00:06:49Tap to summarizePatience Series Ep 2: Making Time for your Children while making time for yourself Angel Santana walks listeners through the honest, messy reality of parenting—work, bills, sports, and the constant tug-of-war between being present and simply surviving. Through intimate anecdotes, gentle humor, and a powerful reminder that even Christ paused to rest, Angel exposes the invisible pressure parents carry and offers small, practical ways to reclaim peace—those quiet sips of coffee, ten minutes of music, a walk with the dog—that refill the spirit and protect the family from burnout. By the end, you’ll feel permission to breathe, a renewed sense of grace, and a prayerful send-off that turns exhaustion into a beginning: show up, be healthy, and let faith lead the way.
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Patience Series Ep 1: Patience with Children
2w ago00:06:11Tap to summarizePatience Series Ep 1: Patience with Children , turning the moment into a story about patience. Between the background noises and tender memories of a mother's guiding voice, Angel invites listeners into the honest, sometimes messy reality of parenting in church. He uses vivid snapshots—embarrassment in the pew, correction given with a soft hand, the surprise of watching little ones learn—to show how patience shapes faith. This is not a how-to sermon but a human portrait of grace stretched over time, where every noisy moment holds the possibility of future worship. Short, warm, and full of hope, the episode asks listeners to slow down, offer compassion, and keep showing up—for their children and for one another. Tune in and be reminded that patience is love in action, and that today’s interruptions may be tomorrow’s ministers.
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Memorial Day, Mouthfuls, and Miracles: The Day the Woodchuck Was Caught
2w ago00:07:55Tap to summarizeIt’s Memorial Day, and Angel Santana and Dr. E return with humor, heart, and a backyard saga that won’t quit. After weeks of holes, tricks, and thwarted traps, a chubby woodchuck nicknamed Gordo is finally lured into captivity by the unlikeliest of weapons, raspberries. Follow the playful cat-and-mouse hunt, the small triumph that feels enormous, and the gentle care that follows capture. Against a backdrop of remembrance and gratitude, this episode stitches comic persistence to deeper themes of sacrifice and renewal. Listen for warm storytelling, a hopeful prayer, and a reminder that patience and a simple idea can turn the tide sometimes when you least expect it.
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You're Allowed to Start over Again Day 5
2w ago00:05:37Tap to summarizeYou're Allowed to Start over Again Day 5 On the 5th and final day of Real Faith Week, the host speaks directly to anyone suffocating under the weight of their past—those replaying regrets, mistakes, and missed chances. With gentle urgency and prophetic encouragement, the episode peels back shame to reveal a God who specializes in second chances. Listeners are invited to trade self-condemnation for small, faithful steps: a prayer, a courageous choice, a hopeful first move toward healing. Through scripture and heartfelt counsel, the message reframes failure as a chapter, not the whole story, and celebrates the quiet courage of those who rebuild. If you’ve believed you’re disqualified by your worst moments, this episode is a reminder that grace meets the imperfect, purpose remains ahead, and every new morning is proof your story is not finished.
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