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HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®
Hosted by Angel Santana Jr · EN
HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® is the award-winning daily podcast hosted by Angel Santana, created for commuters, believers, seekers, and anyone looking for hope in the middle of everyday life.
Each episode delivers faith-filled encouragement, personal testimonies, inspiring conversations, and real-life stories that remind listeners they are never alone. Whether you're navigating work, family, ministry, grief, doubt, or moments of celebration, you'll find authentic discussions rooted in faith, perseverance, and purpose.
Hosted by Angel Santana—a husband, father, pastor-in-training, speaker, and founder of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®—this podcast is built on the belief that every day is an opportunity to grow closer to God and discover hope in unexpected places.
For just a few minutes each day, step away from the noise, find encouragement for the journey ahead, and let your faith begin.
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4d ago00:10:52Tap to summarizeJoin Angel on a Friday morning as he opens a window into nine years and over 2,400 episodes of Half Faith, Let It Begin — a heartfelt journey of prayer, community, and steady faith. Between updates about a brand-new merch store and urgent prayers for wildfire-stricken communities, Angel weaves personal stories, scripture, and the humble mission to spread God’s light one episode at a time. Hear the episode like a living time capsule: a pastor’s voice preserved for future generations, a candid confession about the daily struggle to forgive, and an earnest invitation to become part of a movement—by sharing the show, leaving a review, or wearing the message. It’s a warm, urgent call to action and comfort, inviting listeners to shine brighter together and carry this small but powerful legacy forward.
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Stand with Canada: A Prayer for Courage and Hope
5d ago00:05:39Tap to summarizeIn this special edition of Have Faith, Let It Begin, Angel Santana turns his heart north to the wildfires sweeping across Canada — painting a scene of smoky skies, families fleeing their homes, and firefighters stepping into danger to save strangers. Through scripture and witness, the episode weaves a moving narrative of courage, neighborly compassion, and the quiet presence of God in the storm. Listeners are invited to journey into the stories of those who show up, the leaders making hard choices, and the volunteers who refuse to look away. Join the host in a heartfelt call to prayer and action: lift up the exhausted, ask for wisdom and rain, and remember that even from afar our faith can cross borders to bring hope, strength, and comfort.
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Becoming the person God always knew you could be
6d ago00:11:22Tap to summarizeHave 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 #GodsCalling #TrustGod #PastorInTraining #AngelSantanaJr #HaveFaithLetItBegin #RealPeopleRealStoriesRealFaith
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The Effects of Aging with Special Guest Host Nick L
1w ago00:15:55Tap to summarizeJoin Angel Santana and Professor Nick as they open a warm, honest conversation about the quiet, surprising ways aging reshapes our bodies, memories, and relationships. With gentle anecdotes—from a daughter’s small act of kindness to a stirring reflection on solitude—this episode walks listeners through the ache of time and the small, human moments that make life meaningful. Through scripture, storytelling, and plainspoken wisdom, the hosts invite you to pause, to listen, and to honor the lives around you. It’s a short, powerful reminder that while our bodies change, our faith, our stories, and the simple act of being present keep purpose alive. Tune in and let these testimonies prompt you to cherish the voices still with us and to share your own.
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Faith Gets you Stronger and You get Wiser Dr. E is Back!
1w ago00:09:11Tap to summarizeWhen Angel Santana and Dr. E reunite after a month-long sabbatical, a simple conversation about aging turns into a warm, humorous, and deeply human journey. Between a tall tale of Himalayan misadventure, a 40-foot shark slide, and the memory of a father born on the Fourth of July, the hosts explore how the body may weaken but the spirit can grow stronger. They trade jokes and confessions, wrestle with the slippery promise of change, and face the real test—the ‘fourth day’ when retreat meets reality. Through prayer, honest reflection, and friendship, they invite you to witness a moment of renewal and to take faith into an often-chaotic world. Listen in for a short, uplifting episode that blends humor, humility, and hope—an encouraging reminder that while we may not be as young as we once were, our faith can be deeper than ever.
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Faith in Today's World Ep10: Living Your Faith Every Day
2w ago00:09:00Tap to summarizeJoin Angel Santana as he closes a powerful 10-part journey through the headlines, the heartaches, and the everyday choices that test our faith. In this season finale he remembers the conversations that changed us, shares moments that made it real, and issues one simple, radical challenge: choose one habit that makes your faith a way of life. Through laughter, honest questions, and listener stories that arrived at the right moment, this episode becomes more than a wrap-up — it’s an invitation. An invitation to live what you hear, to let kindness, forgiveness, and quiet service become the sermons people read in your life when the microphone is off. Walk away inspired and equipped to take the next step: keep the conversation going, protect your heart, love boldly, and let God’s unchanging truth guide each day. Have faith — let it begin.
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Faith in Today's World Ep 9: Passing Faith to the Next Generation
2w ago00:08:27Tap to summarizeIn this intimate episode, a seven-year-old opens the show and introduces his father, setting the scene for a humble, honest conversation about the footprints we leave behind. Angel Santana reflects on the quiet, everyday choices—prayers spoken in hard seasons, acts of kindness, apologies, and gratitude—that become the threads of our story long after we’re gone. Through personal examples and a heartfelt challenge to call someone younger, the episode becomes a gentle call to arms: legacy isn’t a distant reward, it’s built in ordinary moments. Listeners are invited to become storytellers of faith by living in ways that point others to Christ. Short, powerful, and prayerful, this episode ends with a warm invitation to carry the lesson forward and a teaser for the season finale—reminding us that when the microphone turns off, our greatest sermon begins.
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Faith in Today's World Ep 7: Grace in a Cancel Culture
2w ago00:08:45Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Angel Santana confronts the frenzy of instant judgment and asks a daring question: can grace still have a seat at the table in a world that cancels fast and forgives slowly? Through personal reflection, scriptural stories of restoration, and hard-earned wisdom from ministry, he explores the tension between accountability and mercy. With vivid storytelling and a compassionate challenge, Angel invites listeners to pause before they judge, to pray for softened hearts, and to believe in the power of redemption. This episode isn’t about excusing wrongdoing—it’s about remembering that transformation is possible and that grace, properly held, can lead to healing and restored lives.
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Faith in Today's World Ep 6: Success Isn't what you think?
2w ago00:08:03Tap to summarizeThe world shouts that success is bigger, faster, and louder — but on this episode Angel Santana, joined by his seven-year-old co-host Ariel, invites you into a quieter story. He opens with a memory of a spark lit in 2000 and a mother’s steady voice, then asks the question we all face: what does success really look like? Through honest confession and vivid examples — chasing downloads and followers, then learning to value a single life changed — Angel re-frames achievement as identity rooted in Christ. Success here becomes the unseen acts: presence with family, choosing integrity, offering forgiveness, and faithful service. He issues a gentle challenge to honor God in the small choices and prays for the courage to live that truth. Short, warm, and hopeful, this episode draws you into a personal journey from comparison to conviction, leaving you ready to slow down, love better, and trust that worth comes from the God who made you.
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Faith in Todays world Ep5: Does church still matter?
2w ago00:08:14Tap to summarizeAngel Santana opens with a simple, powerful question: can technology replace the people God sends? In this episode he weaves personal testimony, candid honesty, and pastoral challenge—remembering a time when prayerful hands and human presence mattered more than a notification. The story builds from a father-and-son introduction to a raw testimony about being held by a community when life got heavy. Through vivid scenes of imperfect churches, hurting people, and the quiet work of grace, the host invites listeners to step back into belonging: to visit, to connect, to serve. This is not a sermon of guilt but a call to rediscover how God often shows up through others—prayers, encouragement, and the simple act of sitting beside someone in need.
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