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HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®
by Angel Santana Jr
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.
Episodes
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Being Trans In a Non-Trans World
Being Trans in a Non-Trans World — Part One: An Honest Conversation About Identity, Dating, and Respect. Part One Special Guest Emmy: In this opening installment of a new HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN® conversation series, host Angel Santana Jr. welcomes his friend Emmy for a personal discussion about...
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When Enough Is Enough: Choosing Peace Over Pain
He’s been hurt more than once, wrestling with the same familiar pain and the impossible question: when do you walk away? In this episode, a pastor’s raw confession becomes a mirror for anyone trapped in relationships that sting—you’ll hear the moments that cracked his heart and the quiet turning...
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When Faith Outruns Understanding: Trusting God in Chaotic Times
The episode opens with a sweet, unexpected moment—seven‑year‑old Ariel proudly introducing his father—then dives into a raw, honest reflection on a whirlwind weekend that has everyone asking, 'Why is this happening?' Host Angel Santana walks listeners through the confusion of news cycles…
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One More Step: One Table, One Body, One Christ
This was my first preaching examination, but more importantly, it was another step in answering God's call on my life. One Table. There is room. One Body. We need one another. One Christ. The One who calls us, shapes us, and sends us. Wherever God is calling you today, I encourage you: Take just...
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Forgive Yourself: Take One More Step Part III
What If the Person You Need to Forgive Is You? We talk a lot about forgiving the people who have hurt us—but what happens when the person you can't forgive is yourself? In Part III of Forgive. Love. Begin Again., Angel Santana Jr. turns the conversation inward and explores the mistakes, regrets,...
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Forgive, Love, Begin Again: When Boundaries Meet Grace Part II
Forgive. Love. Begin Again. — Part II You forgave them… but then they hurt you again. Now what? In Part II of Forgive. Love. Begin Again., Angel Santana Jr. takes the conversation one step deeper by exploring the difference between forgiveness, trust, reconciliation, and healthy boundaries....
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Forgive. Love. Begin Again.
🎙️ Episode Synopsis — Forgive. Love. Begin Again. When did it become so easy to stop loving someone simply because we disagree? In this episode of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel Santana Jr. explores one of the hardest parts of our faith: forgiving others and choosing to love one another—even…
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One More Step: Walking by Faith When You Can't See Ep:2466
A playful children’s demonstration becomes the sermon’s hinge: a child’s steady hand guiding the pastor reminds us that we never walk alone. From Paul’s promise that we live by faith, not sight, to Peter’s daring step onto stormy seas, Angel interweaves personal testimony—years of depression,...
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Stronger Than the Moment: A Friday of Faith and Hope
Morning light, a child’s cheerful introduction, and a host who admits he "barely made it"—this Friday episode reads like a heart-to-heart recorded over coffee and scripture. Angel guides listeners through the quiet, brave acts of ordinary strength: getting out of bed, making the call, showing up...
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Power of Prayer: A Morning Call to Faith with Angel Santana
In this short, powerful episode Angel Santana takes Listeners are invited to pause and pray—whether for loved ones, strangers in a checkout line, or the person in the parking lot—because sometimes the smallest prayers carry the greatest power. Join the community live Sunday at 10 a.m. ET and walk...
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Grateful Mornings: Tuning In to God's Signal
Step into a morning where faith meets everyday life: the alarm that won’t stop, the quiet walk with Cody, and the sudden clarity when the heart finally tunes in to God. The host invites you into an intimate moment of gratitude — a story of small, joyful truths: laughter shared with loved ones,...
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Unplugged Memories: Life Before Cell Phones ep:2462
Remember when you had to ask, "Is your friend home?" or carry change for a payphone, when photos were surprises and afternoons meant running outside until dinner called you in? In this episode Angel Santana take us back to those small, vivid moments — not to romanticize the past, but to uncover...
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Forgive & Begin: A Truck-Stop Prayer for Broken Ties
Join Angel live from his truck for a frank, heartening morning message about faith, forgiveness, and the small human moments that test us. Between shout-outs to his TikTok family and candid personal confession, he weaves a story of being tired yet faithful, of the armor we forget we wear, and the...
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It’s Cool to Love Jesus
It’s Cool to Love Jesus When did it become uncool to say you love Jesus? We proudly talk about the teams we cheer for, the music we love, and the things that bring us joy—but when it comes to faith, sometimes we suddenly get quiet. In this special episode of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel…
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Amari Has Been Found
Yesterday, we came together with one request: please pray for Amari and his safe return home. Today, we return with grateful hearts and the news we had all hoped and prayed for: Amari has been found. 🙏❤️ In this special episode of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel Santana Jr. takes a few moments…
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A Family Prayer Ep:2458
Good morning. On this special edition of Have Faith, Let It Begin, a familiar voice pauses the usual welcome to share a family's heartache: 17-year-old Mari has gone missing. After nine years of broadcasts filled with family introductions and celebrations, the host turns the microphone inward,...
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More Than a Title: Finding Purpose as a Servant Leader
🎙️ TikTok Synopsis — More Than a Title: Part One What happens when the hardest chapters of your life become part of your purpose? In this powerful LIVE edition of HAVE FAITH LET IT BEGIN®, Angel Santana Jr. sits down with special guest Boudreaux for an honest and deeply personal conversation…
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Rewind: VHS Nights, Regrets & God's Grace
Remember the crackle of the tape and the slow whir as the VHS rewound? Tonight, we step back into those dim aisle-lined video stores, pizza boxes on our laps, and the pleading hope that somebody had actually remembered to rewind. Angel Santana and Dr. E trade laugh-out-loud stories of tapes taped...
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When God Turns On the Light: Finding Your Purpose
Angel recounts feeling tugged between a steady banking career and an unshakable pull toward ministry. He describes praying for a little light to show him the way—then watching doors open through sermon nudges and an unexpected invitation to preach on a Tres Días weekend. The narrative builds from...
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Where Do the Socks Go? The Dryer Conspiracy
Angel Santana opens with a comic mystery: twelve pairs of socks, a 60-minute dryer cycle, and the baffling disappearance of four individual socks after just thirty minutes. He imagines a sentient dryer on a mission to steal our socks and force us to buy more, then stages a hilarious mock trial...
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Don't Let Them Steal Who You Are: Reclaim Your God-Given Identity
Wake up with Angel Santana in a raw, live simulcast as he and his heavenly father unpack a single truth: your identity belongs to God, and no one can steal it. Through candid confession, energetic encouragement, and a personal story of being "smacked" awake by Jesus, this episode traces how faith...
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Have Faith, Let It Begin: The Power of Prayer & Friendship Ep:2452
Hey, Have Faith family. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast with your friends. Visit our website, havefaithletitbegin.com. We would love to hear your feedback. Join Angel as autumn begins and the podcast returns with a heartfelt call to connection: raw stories from a TikTok...
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How Are You Doing? — A Heartfelt Monday Check-In with Angel Santana
It’s a crisp Monday morning as Angel Santana returns to the mic, fresh from a live sermon debut and celebrating milestones with the Have Faith family. He opens with a simple, powerful question: How are you doing?—and invites listeners into an honest conversation about doubt, patience, and the…
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A Day Without Prayer Is a Day Without Power — Friday Encouragement Ep 2450
Imagine the quiet of a Friday morning — the first cup of coffee, the small comforts, the ache of loss or the quiet hope of a fresh beginning. Angel Santana invites you into a simple, powerful story: God as an artist, slowly drawing the picture of your life, even when the image feels unfinished....
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Have Faith, Let It Begin — Letting Go of Yesterday
Wake up with Angel Santana in an intimate Thursday broadcast where a little static, a birthday shout, and a sung refrain—"This little light of mine"—set the scene for a candid conversation about the ghosts we carry. Angel shares his own struggles: juggling jobs, cramped living space, and the...
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Don't Rush: A Wake-Up Call from Route 17
Hey, Have Faith family, don't forget to like, subscribe, and share the podcast with your friends. Visit our website, HaveFaithLetItBegin.com. In this impromptu, weather-kissed Wednesday episode, host Angel Santana turns a routine commute into a gripping, reflective story. Coming off Route 17, he...
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Before the Shift: A Morning Prayer to Carry Into Work
Angel walks from the car to the hospital with keys in hand and a quiet, steady confidence—an ordinary moment turned sacred. In this short, heartfelt episode he shares his morning ritual: a simple prayer that transforms stress into peace and equips you for whatever the day brings. As he names...
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Into the Dream World: what do our dreams really mean?
🎙️ Welcome to the Dream World What Do Our Dreams Really Mean? Close your eyes and enter a world where you can fly, fall, be chased, revisit another time, or suddenly find yourself face-to-face with someone you thought you'd never see again. 🌙 Welcome to the Dream World. In this special Monday...
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Never Forget: A Prayer of Remembrance — 25 Years After 9/11
On the morning that reshaped a nation, we stop to remember the lives that began like any other and never returned home. Through names, faces, and quiet acts of courage, this episode traces the threads of ordinary days turned historic and the people who answered fear with bravery. Hear a prayer…
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60 Second Motivational Topic: Kindness On Purpose — A 60‑Second Challenge
Angel Santana paints a quick but powerful scene: the cashier with tired eyes, the coworker who says "I’m fine," the neighbor driving beside you. In sixty seconds you’re invited into a story of hidden burdens and a simple challenge — be kind on purpose. This episode follows everyday moments and...
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60 Second Motivational Topic: Stop Comparing Your Timeline — Your Story Isn't Over
Angel Santana flips the 60-second timer and jumps straight into the moment we all know too well: someone else just crossed the finish line you’ve been praying for. The rush of doubt, the whispers of "what about me?"—it all comes alive as a single, urgent question hangs in the air. In this short,...
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60 Seconds Motivational Topic: You Made it Through Yesterday
Morning light finds you breathing a little steadier: yesterday’s storms didn’t break you. In a voice that sounds like home, Angel Santana walks you through the quiet triumphs you didn’t think anyone saw — the whispered prayers, the tired steps, the small choices to keep going. This episode is a...
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60 Seconds Motivational Topic: Your Work Matters — A Labor Day Reflection with Angel Santana
It’s Labor Day morning and Angel Santana speaks directly to the ordinary hero in you. Against the quiet hum of a holiday, he paints brief, vivid portraits: a parent soothing a child at dawn, a caregiver offering steady hands, a student balancing books and shifts, the lone worker punching the…
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Everyday Moments, Extraordinary Faith
Life doesn’t slow down — mornings blur into meetings, homework, and errands. In this episode, ordinary days collide with extraordinary moments: a laugh that breaks through the noise, a candid conversation that sparks hope, and a quiet reminder that none of us are alone. Through intimate...
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Thank You, Half-Faith — Big Updates & A Heartfelt Note
Angel opens the mic with a simple, honest message: thank you. In this short, warm episode he steps out of the script, shares a surprising skyward moment in a parking lot, and reveals how a class assignment serendipitously shaped his next sermon. It’s a behind-the-scenes peek at a pastor balancing...
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First Day Prayers: A Father's Blessing for the 2026 School Year
A storm wakes the house, cereal crunches in the background, and a little boy points at a picture of a combine harvester — that’s the scene as Angel Santana gathers his family to pray for Ariel’s first day back at school. Through small chaotic moments, he weaves a heartfelt blessing for students,...
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Before You Quote It, Read It — Series Finale Ep 10 Jesus Never Said that
Jesus Never Said that Ep 10 | SERIES FINALE 🚨 “THE BIBLE SAYS…” Those might be four of the most powerful words Christians use. But here's the question: 📖 Did you actually check? For nine episodes of JESUS NEVER SAID THAT, we've challenged sayings many of us have heard our entire lives: “God…
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Jesus Never Said That Series Ep 9 of 10: "Does God Just want you to be Happy?"
Does God just want you to be happy? It sounds right. It sounds encouraging. You may have even heard Christians say it: “God just wants you to be happy.” But…did Jesus actually say that? 📖 In Episode 9 of JESUS NEVER SAID THAT, we tackle a difficult question: ❤️ Is happiness bad? No.🙏 Does God...
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Jesus Never Said that Series Ep 8 of 10: “The Lion Will Lie Down With the Lamb”
🦁🐑 WAIT…does the Bible actually say, “The lion will lie down with the lamb”? Most of us have heard it. We’ve seen the pictures. Some of us may have even quoted it. But open your Bible to Isaiah 11:6 and you might be surprised. 📖 In Episode 8 of Jesus Never Said That, we discover what Isaiah...
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Back From Vacation with Big Live Plans
I returned from a sunny family vacation with a surprise: new episodes, a rollercoaster video with my daughter, and a rebooted schedule that’s about to shift everything. Starting September 13, all sermons will stream live across YouTube, Twitter, Twitch, and TikTok via Riverside FM. I’m recording...
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Jesus Never said that Series Ep 7 of 10: “Cleanliness is next to godliness.”
📖 The Bible never says, “Cleanliness is next to godliness.” In Episode 7 of Jesus Never Said That, we go beyond this famous saying and discover something much deeper. Jesus actually warned about looking clean and religious on the outside while ignoring what’s happening inside our hearts. You can...
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Half-Faith: Real Moments, Real Hope Trailer
Life rushes by — work, family, school — and somewhere inside the noise we crave something honest. In this episode of Have Faith, Let It Begin, hear a tapestry of real voices: a laugh that breaks the tension, a story that quietly shifts perspective, and a conversation that hands you hope when you...
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Jesus Never Said That Ep6 of 10: Hate the Sin, Love the Sinner
You’ve heard it in church and seen it online: "Hate the sin, love the sinner." But what if that tidy slogan isn’t from Jesus at all? In this episode Angel Santana leads us from catchy phrase to hard questions, walking through the Gospel scenes that show how Jesus loved the lost—tax collectors…
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Jesus Never Said that Ep5 of 10: Money Isn't the Root of All Evil
You may have heard the phrase a thousand times: "Money is the root of all evil." But what if one missing word changes everything? Join Angel Santana as he digs into scripture, confronts a famous misquote, and sets the stage for a heart-check that will follow you long after the episode ends.…
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Jesus Never said that Ep4 of 10: God Won't Give you more than you can handle
“God won't give you more than you can handle.” But wait a minute. What happens when life is more than you can handle? What happens when you're exhausted? When you're overwhelmed? When you've reached the point where you have nothing left? Maybe the promise was never that you'd be strong enough to...
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Jesus Never Said That: Just Follow Your Heart Ep3 of 10 Series
You've heard "follow your heart" a thousand times—on screens, in songs, even in church. Angel Santana tells a story of temptation and clarity: when desire and faith pull in different directions, which voice leads? He shares personal honesty, scripture, and a tough heart check that turns a common...
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Everything Happens for a Reason? Jesus never said that: Ep 2 of 10
Angel Santana opens episode two of Jesus Never Said That with a quiet, powerful question: can you trust God when there is no why? Through a string of real moments—closed doors, lost jobs, broken relationships—this episode walks listeners from the instinct to explain pain to the harder, truer work...
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Jesus Never said that: Ep 1 of 10
On a crisp morning broadcast, host Angel Santana launches a bold new series, unravelling a familiar-but-misleading saying and inviting listeners into a quiet, startling truth: dependence on God is not weakness but the doorway to his power. Through Scripture, personal story, and the raw honesty of...
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When Kindness Counts: A Father’s Urban Air Story
I recently had the opportunity to take Arielle to Urban Air Adventure Park in Crystal Run, NY, and I have to say, our experience from start to finish was fantastic. What really stood out to me wasn't just the attractions or everything there was for Arielle to enjoy. It was the people. From the...
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Choosing Your Mattress
After more than a decade of squeaks and stiff mornings, Angel and Rachel head to the mattress store and find themselves in a comedy of choices: plush vs. firm, his-and-hers sides, ice cream lounges, and a surprise flip that could solve marital sleeping arrangements — or spark a new chapter. What...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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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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...
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