Growing up in a broken home my guest shares how he wanted something different for his future family. Nate is Chicago police officer who's goal is to protect and serve the community. He says he's greatest weapon is the power of his mouth which he uses to encourage and influence people in a positive way. Today he is most proud of being a husband, father and a child of god.
I'm your host Madeline Hernandez...In Part 2 I will share my struggles with miscarriage and being diagnosed with a chronic condition called Fibromyalgia. On the hardest days God used my little boy to speak life into me. Today I have found healing and comfort in knowing I will see my babies again.
I'm your host Madeline Hernandez...My story of infertility to miscarriage goes hand in hand...I will open up about the challenges I faced trying to get pregnant, being rejected by my dad and the pain I experienced during that season of my life. My covenant with God and how he answered my prayers.
How the absence of his father impacted his emotional health. My guest will share the importance of mental health and his perspective on becoming a man, family life and marriage. He states the opposite of depression is purpose. It was when he started serving the poor that he found purpose and true joy.
My guest will share her story of living with a rare condition and loosing her mom to suicide when she was 16. It was when she attended a youth service that God was able to bring healing and forgiveness. Today her motivation to live life is her little brother who has Down Syndrome. Her blended family is the biggest blessing in her life. To hear the full story of her family...Check out Episodes 7 & 8 (Impacted by suicide and raising a special needs child)
My guest will share how being a victim of a crime at just 3 years old hurt her...but did not break her. Her mom was there to encourage her every step of the way. Today she is a force to be reckoned with and a hero to herself and others in her life.
Growing up in Humboldt Park in Chicago my guest will share his journey as a college athlete and the difficulties he faced. When he felt alone he called on god to carry him through. Today he is a teacher, coach and mentor who is giving back by serving the youth in his community.
My guest will open up about her faith journey with MS. She shares how she surrendered her limitations to Gods unlimited desires and strength. Her faith and family was the key to getting her through. Today she is thriving and continuing to walk in her calling.
How a kid from the Southside of Chicago struggled to achieve his dream of becoming a major league baseball player. He shares how it felt to play at Wrigley Field and how in the hardest moments God exalted him and sent angles his way. Today he coaches and mentors young men to become the best on and off the field.
My guest will share her journey of faith over fear while raising a child with down syndrome. Today she and her husband are his greatest advocates. He is a true blessing to this beautiful blended family and loved everywhere he goes. Tune in to the full story of her family and listen to Part 1 - Episode #7-How a family was impacted by suicide and Part 3 - Episode #13-How she fought to find healing and happiness.
How this single dad of 2 young kids copes after losing his ex-wife to suicide. Giving up was not an option as he had to support his kids through this heartbreaking tragedy. Today he is happily married with a blended family and living a life he never thought possible. Tune in the full story of his family in Episode #8 Raising a Special Needs Child and Episode #13 How she fought to find healing and happiness.
How she lost everything and is left financially ruined. As she is rebuilding her life she discovers a painful secret about her late husband. Why she knew she had to forgive him in order to find peace and move forward.
How two tragic life changing moments led her to becoming a Respiratory Care Practitioner. She is proud to serve people every single day and contribute to saving lives. She will share her experience treating patients with COVID-19
Growing up in Puerto Rico to starting over in New York...My guest shares how she was able to overcome childhood trauma and unprocessed pain. Her journey to find healing has equipped her to help others find healing and move forward.
How one man faces the reality of his wife's cancer diagnosis and left to raise their daughter alone. When he did not have the strength to go on his faith in God carried him through. He shares how he rebuilt his life and finally found peace and love once again. Tune in to Part 2 - Season 2 - Episode #23 - A pastors journey through loss and healing.
What leads someone to drug addiction and becoming homeless? Tune in to hear this amazing story...How one man finally overcomes years of addiction and being homeless and is now on a mission to help others find hope and happiness.
While walking home one night a 17 year old is shot 3 times and left for dead.... My guest shares his triumphant story of survival and perseverance. Looking back he realizes God had a greater plan and purpose for his life from the very beginning.
Hello and Welcome to the Courageous Podcast...a place where you will find encouragement and hope in the midst of life's greatest adversities. We have all faced obstacles in our lives but it's through those life-changing moments that we find out how strong we really are. I believe that our story is not just for us but a testimony of our strength and hope for others, so that they too can overcome. I am a wife, mother, entrepreneur, HR Consultant and Certified speaker, coach, trainer, mentor and po...
