This Valentine’s Weekend, Pastor David and Pastor Doris Flores share the real story behind 40 years of marriage.

From their first date in 1985…
To insecurity, fear, ministry pressure, and choosing love through hard seasons…
To discovering that love isn’t just a feeling — it’s a decision made daily.

In this special edition of the Family of Faith Podcast, they open up about:

• How their relationship almost didn’t happen
• Overcoming insecurity and fear in marriage
• Learning to understand each other’s hearts
• The power of patience and intentional listening
• Choosing forgiveness every single day
• Why God must remain at the center
• What it truly takes to last 40 years

They discuss how marriage isn’t sustained by compatibility alone, but by commitment — by choosing love, choosing life, and choosing forgiveness over and over again.

As Jesus said:
“What God has joined together, let no one separate.”

This episode is honest, vulnerable, and deeply encouraging for anyone who is married, preparing for marriage, or fighting to keep their relationship strong.

If you’re walking through insecurity…
If fear is trying to shake your foundation…
If you’re wondering how couples actually “make it”…

This conversation is for you.

💡 Key Themes

• Love is a choice, not just a feeling
• Fear and insecurity can be healed
• Patience builds strength in relationships
• Listening is love in action
• Forgiveness must be daily
• God sustains what He joins together

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There are two families — one in heaven and one on earth — and we’re thankful you’re part of the Family of Faith.

Pastor David continues the joy series by teaching how God gives believers a joy that sustains—a joy rooted in trust, strengthened by peace, and overflowing with hope through the Holy Spirit. From Nehemiah’s call to celebrate to Paul’s teaching on the Kingdom, this message encourages you to hand it to God, step into what He’s done, and keep going until breakthrough.

Scriptures:

• Nehemiah 8:9–10
• Romans 15:13
• Romans 15:32
• Romans 14:17

Key Takeaways:

• God is the source of hope—He never meets you with hopelessness.
• Trust opens the door to joy and peace.
• Joy is not hype—it’s strength that helps you endure.
• We’re called to show up for others with joy that refreshes.
• The Kingdom lifestyle is righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

Next Steps:

• What do you need to “hand to God” today?
• Share a testimony or request prayer—don’t walk through it alone.

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Fix Your Focus in 2026: Obedience Turns Fear Into Authority

In this powerful episode of the Family of Faith Podcast, Pastor Doris Flores delivers a timely and deeply personal word for 2026:
“Fix your heart. Fix your eyes. Fix your mind.”

After a year filled with shock, loss, anxiety, and uncertainty, many people are still feeling the effects—emotionally, physically, and spiritually. Pastor Doris explains how shock can linger, quietly impacting our faith, decision-making, vision, and sense of purpose. But the message doesn’t stop there.

Through a compelling teaching from Exodus 4, the story of Moses and the rod, we’re reminded that God doesn’t begin with what we lack—He begins with what we already have in our hands. This episode explores how obedience transforms fear into authority, how faith operates when logic runs out, and why fixing our focus on God is essential for moving forward.

This message is both practical and encouraging, calling listeners to surrender fear, step out in obedience, and trust God with what feels ordinary, uncertain, or intimidating.

The episode concludes with a heartfelt prayer for those battling fear, anxiety, insecurity, overwhelm, and hopelessness—offering peace, clarity, and renewed strength through Jesus Christ.

📖 Scripture Referenced

• Exodus 4:1–5

🕊 Key Themes

• Understanding spiritual and emotional shock
• Why fear and distraction weaken faith
• Fixing your focus for 2026
• Faith as obedience when logic runs out
• God using what’s already in your hand
• Obedience restoring authority
• The Word of God as our true foundation

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In this message, Pastor David reminds us that God’s plan for our lives is still moving—whether we feel like it or not. Drawing from Galatians 5 and Nehemiah 8, this teaching explores how joy is not denial of reality, but a God-given source of strength that empowers us to move forward, even after setbacks.

If you’ve felt discouraged, stuck, or tempted to believe the future is impossible, this message will help you realign your perspective, step back onto God’s plan, and rediscover the joy already placed within you.

📝 Key Themes

• Gratitude shifts your mindset and vision
• God’s plan continues—even when you step off track
• Walking in the Spirit produces lasting fruit
• Joy is already inside you
• Conviction leads to repentance, freedom, and joy
• Every day lived for God is a holy day
• The joy of the Lord is your strength

📖 Scriptures Referenced

• Galatians 5:1, 16, 22–23
• Nehemiah 8:9–12

“Joy is not the denial of reality—it’s power.”

▶️ Takeaway

God is celebrating what He has accomplished in you. Choose joy, receive His strength, and move forward with confidence—your story is still being written.

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Staying Grounded in a World That’s Losing Its Way

As 2026 unfolds, many people are asking the same question: If God is in control, why does the world feel so broken?

In this timely episode of the Family of Faith Podcast, Pastor David Flores speaks directly to the confusion, distraction, and spiritual instability many are experiencing today. Drawing from Genesis, Jeremiah 17, and 1 Peter 5, this message explores the tension between God’s sovereignty and humanity’s free will—and how believers can remain grounded in faith during uncertain times.

Pastor David reminds us that God has always been in control, from the Garden of Eden until now, but He has also given mankind the freedom to choose. In a world filled with distraction, deception, and fear, the call is clear: humble yourself, stay connected to God’s family, cast every care on the Lord, and stand firm in faith.

This episode is both a warning and an encouragement—calling listeners to vigilance, humility, and trust in God’s care and provision.

📖 Scriptures Referenced

• Genesis 1–3
• Jeremiah 17:9
• 1 Peter 5:5–11
• Hebrews 10:25
• Proverbs 3:5–6

🕊 Key Themes

• God’s sovereignty and human free will
• Why the world feels chaotic—and why God isn’t surprised
• The danger of distraction and spiritual disconnection
• Humility as the doorway to grace
• Casting worries on God and trusting His care
• Staying alert and resisting the enemy
• The importance of community and the local church

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2026: When God Fixes What the Enemy Tried to Break

What does it really mean when Scripture says “all things work together for good”?

In this episode of Family of Faith OC, Pastor David Flores continues the conversation around 2026: The Year of the Fix, unpacking Romans 8:28 through the powerful and personal story of Joseph. This message brings clarity to a verse that is often quoted but rarely understood in its full context.

Pastor David explains that God does not use evil to shape His people—and He doesn’t need the enemy to accomplish His purposes. Instead, God works through His mercy, forgiveness, hope, and the help of the Holy Spirit to bring about transformation, maturity, and purpose in our lives.

Through Joseph’s journey—from betrayal and slavery to leadership and restoration—we’re reminded that what others may intend for harm, God can still turn for good. Even painful seasons can become places where faith is strengthened, character is formed, and calling is clarified.

If you’ve walked through loss, disappointment, delay, or betrayal, this episode will encourage you to trust God’s process and believe that 2026 can be a year of growth, healing, and divine purpose.

📖 Scriptures Referenced

• Romans 8:28
• Genesis 37–50
• Genesis 50:20

🕊 Key Themes

• Understanding Romans 8:28 in context
• The difference between God’s work and the enemy’s intent
• Joseph’s story as a picture of God’s redemptive plan
• How God “fixes” us through growth, maturity, and purpose
• Trusting God through delay, pain, and unanswered questions

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Episode Summary

In this first episode of 2026, Pastor David shares a timely and hope-filled message about resetting, refocusing, and allowing God to fix what needs fixing in our lives.

Drawing from Romans 8, this episode brings fresh clarity to a familiar promise: “All things work together for good.”You’ll learn what that verse truly means, how hope and the Holy Spirit sustain us in seasons of weakness, and why God’s goodness—not hardship or evil—is the foundation of transformation.

This message is especially for anyone entering the new year carrying loss, questions, weariness, or uncertainty, and longing for spiritual renewal and direction.

Key Scriptures

• Romans 8:24–28 — Hope, the Holy Spirit, and God’s purpose
• Romans 8:1 — No condemnation in Christ
• James 1:17 — Every good and perfect gift comes from above
• Psalm 136 — “The Lord is good; His mercy endures forever”

What You’ll Hear in This Episode

• Why 2026 is a year of spiritual reset and renewal
• What “all things work together for good” really means (and what it doesn’t)
• How hope and patience shape our future
• The role of the Holy Spirit in seasons of weakness and confusion
• Why God does not use evil to fix His people
• How detours do not derail God’s purpose
• Why God’s goodness is the foundation of faith

Key Takeaways

• God is good, and His mercy never fails
• Hope is a gift from God that sustains us when answers are unclear
• The Holy Spirit intercedes when we don’t know how to pray
• God does not need hardship or evil to bring growth
• Detours in life often lead to deeper transformation
• 2026 can be a year of healing, growth, and restoration

Memorable Quotes

Prayer & Connection

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What if your New Year’s reset wasn’t about trying harder—but surrendering deeper? In this message, Charity Shelton walks through Psalm 23 and reframes goal-setting through the lens of God’s presence, provision, and sanctifying work. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by resolutions—or discouraged because so much feels out of your control—this episode will help you focus on what you can reset: your mind, your body, your spirit, and your relationships… one area at a time.

Key Scriptures

• Psalm 23
• Romans 12:2
• Romans 12:18
• Lamentations 3:22

Main Takeaways

• Faith is remembering what God said and who He is—more than remembering failures.
• God’s job vs. our job (Psalm 23): He leads, restores, guides, and provides; we trust, follow, and dwell.
• Resolutions fail when they’re only outcome-based. Transformation is about who you’re becoming, not just what you’re getting.
• Fear will show up—but it doesn’t have to lead. God’s love (not willpower) casts out fear.
• Reset one area at a time instead of trying to overhaul everything overnight.

The Four Resets (Episode Outline)

1. Reset the Mind (Romans 12:2)
   • Pick 1–2 recurring thoughts that drain you and practice renewing them with God-centered truth.
   • Example: “You messed that up” → “God is working it out because He loves me.”
2. Reset the Body
   • Caring for your body is stewardship, not shame.
   • Rest isn’t lazy. Small changes matter more than extremes.
3. Reset the Spirit
   • Consistency over intensity. Simplicity over pressure.
   • Habit-stacking idea: pray during your commute, worship while you drive, acknowledge God throughout the day.
4. Reset Relationships (Romans 12:18)
   • You can’t control others—so focus on keeping your heart free of bitterness and control.
   • Some relationships need reconciliation; others need boundaries; all need surrender.

Memorable Quotes

• “Faith isn’t the absence of fear—fear comes. Faith is choosing not to let fear lead.”
• “God isn’t asking you to reset everything overnight—He’s asking you to surrender one area at a time.”
• “Rest is not lazy. Taking care of yourself is not selfish—it’s stewardship.”
• “Consistency over intensity. Simplicity over pressure.”
• “Desire is a form of faith—and God can do a lot with desire.”

Reflection Questions

• What’s one area God is inviting you to surrender right now: mind, body, spirit, or relationships?
• What thought pattern do you need to take captive and replace with truth?
• What is one small, sustainable way you can honor God with your body this week?
• Where do you sense control, resentment, or fear showing up in your relationships?

Next Step (Simple Action Challenge)

Choose one focus for the next 30–90 days:

• Renew your mind daily with one replacement thought
• Commit to one body habit (water, sleep, walking)
• Build one spiritual rhythm (commute prayer, 3 daily check-ins with God)
• Repair one relationship step (forgiveness, boundary, honest conversation)

Closing Prayer Focus

A surrender-focused prayer asking God for clarity, healing, renewed thinking, healthy stewardship, restored relationships, and confidence that He is the Author and Finisher of our faith.

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