In this episode of Words of This Life, Brenda Olmos shares her testimony of coming to know the Lord as a teenager, growing up in a Mexican home, and learning to follow Him in both the big and small decisions of life.

Brenda speaks on how Christian community first drew her in, how the Word became personal to her in college, and how the Lord faithfully led her through major turning points, including Bible training, her career in healthcare, pursuing a PhD, marriage, and experiences that required deeper faith. She also shares on ambition, financial anxiety, giving, serving in the church life, and the importance of staying soft toward the Lord’s inner speaking.

This conversation is a rich and honest look at what it means to pursue a full human life while remaining open to the Lord, trusting His leading, and learning that true security is found in Him.
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In this episode of Words of This Life, Pablo and Ayo are joined by former ABA champion and NBA player Willie Wise for a rich conversation about life, faith, and what truly gives meaning to human life.

Willie shares about growing up in San Francisco as one of ten children, living “from meal to meal,” and how basketball became the path that eventually led him to Drake University and the 1969 Final Four. From there, he went on to play professionally in the ABA and NBA, facing legendary players and experiencing the highest levels of the game.

Along the way, Willie also shares his experiences growing up during a time when racism and cultural tensions were very present in the United States. He speaks honestly about the atmosphere of the 50s and 60s, the challenges many faced, and how he has continued to view these issues even today.

One of the central lines from this episode captures the heart of his testimony: “Reality is Jesus Christ. Everything else is papier-mâché.” Willie explains how so many things people pursue can seem solid, but in the end only Christ remains as the true reality that gives life meaning.

This episode is also our first remote split-screen recording, and we’re thankful to share Willie’s story with you.

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In this episode of Words of This Life, we sit down with Dr. Kenneth Diller, professor at the University of Texas, who has spent more than five decades in scientific research and teaching while walking day by day with the Lord.

Dr. Diller shares his journey from rural Ohio to MIT, and eventually to UT Austin, describing how he learned to integrate his Christian faith with a high-level scientific career. We talk about why science and the Bible are not contradictory but complementary, how science explains process while Scripture reveals purpose, and why rejecting faith in the name of science is not an intellectually honest position.

In this talk, Dr. Diller unpacks the three parts of man, what it means to live by an inward sense, and how the grace of God trains us in real, daily experience.

This week on Words of This Life, Nancy Hana shares her testimony and the lessons the Lord has written into her life through family, church life, and motherhood. We talk about the power of singing to comfort the heart and fill the spirit, the importance of companions and intergenerational care, and and nurturing your marriage.

Plus: a first for WOTL… we sing a hymn together.

In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Pablo Valenzuela and Ayo Odole sit down with Dr. Alex, a licensed psychologist and board certified pediatric neuropsychologist, for an honest conversation on mental health in light of the Scriptures.

Dr. Alex shares his own testimony of being rescued by the Lord from depression, and he opens up how the Bible tenderly addresses the whole person: body, soul, and spirit (1 Thess. 5:23). Together we unpack the Lord as the “Shepherd and Overseer of our souls” (1 Pet. 2:25), a High Priest who is “touched with the feeling of our weaknesses” (Heb. 4:15), and God’s cherishing care for Elijah in his darkest moment (1 Kings 19).

Join us to talk through stigma, “thinking errors” that shape anxiety and depression, the role of trauma, and practical ways to foster an atmosphere where people can open up and receive real care, without fear or judgment.

Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today.

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In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Jessica and Becky for a heart-to-heart talk about motherhood, sisterhood, and what it looks like to live a normal Christian life as a mom.

From finding personal time with the Lord in unexpected places (yes — even in the shower!), to balancing family life with a rich community life in the church, Jessica and Becky share how following the Lord doesn’t stop with motherhood — it deepens.

They reflect on the influence of faithful parents, the importance of bringing children into everyday Christian life, and how building a “Christian village” of sisters and families has been essential to their journey. Rather than striving for perfection, they testify of learning to listen to the Lord, love their families, and lead by example — one day at a time.

This episode is for new moms, new parents, and anyone navigating faith in the middle of busy, demanding seasons — reminding us that the Christian life is not lived alone, and that small, faithful choices can leave lasting impressions on the next generation.

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In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with James Kuan—a lawyer, husband, father, and devoted believer whose life reflects a deep commitment to raising up the next generation for Christ and His church.
Balancing a demanding professional career with family life, James has found a unique calling in caring for the next generation. In his free time, he serves by caring for youth, carrying a burden to shepherd, mentor, and walk alongside young people as they navigate faith in today’s world.
James shares how his journey with the Lord has shaped his priorities, values, and vision—especially when it comes to investing in others. From the courtroom to the church, his story shows how faith isn’t just objective belief, but something we live out in every sphere of life.
This episode is for anyone wondering how to faithfully follow Christ in the midst of a busy life—and how caring for others can become one of the most meaningful calls we answer.
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In this episode of Words of This Life, hosts Ayo Odole and Pablo Valenzuela sit down with Linda, whose life was dramatically shaped by what she saw of the church in the 1970s.
Coming from a free-spirited Christian group and later stepping into a non-denominational setting, Linda found herself on an unexpected spiritual journey—one that eventually brought her face-to-face with a vision of the church she could no longer ignore. What began as a search for fellowship became a turning point that challenged her values, direction, and future.
Linda shares how truly seeing the church changed everything—how it called her to reckon with what she believed, what she would pursue, and whether she was willing to give her whole life to what she had encountered.
This episode is for anyone who has ever faced a moment of clarity that demanded a response—and wondered what it means to follow that vision all the way.
Inspired by Acts 5:20, Words of This Life features real testimonies from real believers, showing that Christ is alive, active, and speaking today.

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