In this deeply moving episode of The Father’s Life Podcast, Michael Pierce sits down with Rex Verzosa for an honest and powerful conversation about abandonment, identity, and discovering God as Father.

Both Michael and Rex share a rare and profound connection—they were each abandoned as children and then adopted. Through their stories, they unpack the emotional and spiritual layers of what it means to live with an “orphan heart,” even for those who grew up in loving families.

Rex recounts being found as a baby left outside a stranger’s home, and how that moment shaped his identity for decades. But everything began to change when, at age 45, he encountered God in a way that redefined his worth—not through rejection, but through divine adoption.

This episode explores the difference between miracles and healing, the slow unfolding of restoration, and the life-changing revelation that God held us first.

If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unwanted, unseen, or not enough, this conversation will speak directly to your heart—and invite you into a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a son or daughter.

Learn more at: www.cfyc.org.

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In this deeply moving episode of The Father’s Life Podcast, Michael Pierce sits down with Rex Verzosa for an honest and powerful conversation about abandonment, identity, and discovering God as Father.

Both Michael and Rex share a rare and profound connection—they were each abandoned as children and then adopted. Through their stories, they unpack the emotional and spiritual layers of what it means to live with an “orphan heart,” even for those who grew up in loving families.

Rex recounts being found as a baby left outside a stranger’s home, and how that moment shaped his identity for decades. But everything began to change when, at age 45, he encountered God in a way that redefined his worth—not through rejection, but through divine adoption.

This episode explores the difference between miracles and healing, the slow unfolding of restoration, and the life-changing revelation that God held us first.

If you’ve ever wrestled with feeling unwanted, unseen, or not enough, this conversation will speak directly to your heart—and invite you into a deeper understanding of what it truly means to be a son or daughter.

Learn more at: www.cfyc.org.

If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend.

Anni Joy is a German-based singer-songwriter and storyteller whose life has been shaped by faith, culture, and creativity across nations. With over 15 years of writing music rooted in real-life experiences, her songs emerge as raw, honest “psalms” that process grief, love, identity, and the human journey with God.

After a spontaneous cover of an Iranian song—recorded as a prayer for a nation in crisis—went viral and was featured on major news platforms, Anni found herself navigating the tension between hidden faithfulness and unexpected global visibility. Passionate about authenticity, she carries a heart to see artists live freely and boldly, expressing the kingdom of God through every sphere of life, not just within traditional Christian spaces.

Learn more at: www.cfyc.org.

If you liked this episode, please like and subscribe to our podcast and share with a friend.

Timestamps

00:03 - Michael Pierce introduces Anni Joy and shares about how she grew up.

01:17 - Anni Joy explains how she started writing songs as a way to process life (her “psalm writing”).

02:53 - Discussion about the Psalms and writing from the heart vs. performing publicly.

04:24 - Anni Joy talks about her love for live theater/performance and the value of authenticity.

06:50 - Anni Joy shares the story of her viral Iranian song cover — how it happened and her feelings about it going viral.

11:47 - She describes the moment she recorded the song as a prayer for the Iranian people during the protests.

22:21 - Deep conversation about the Gospel of the Kingdom vs. just the Gospel of Salvation, and bringing God’s presence into all spheres of life (music, art, everyday moments).