In this powerful episode, Malachi sits down with Denet as he shares the beginning of his story of how a Sudanese upbringing shaped his identity and worldview. Drawing from the trials, sacrifices, and resilience embedded in his family’s journey from Sudan, Denet reflects on the values his parents instilled in him through every season of life.He later shares about the devastating loss of his brother to suicide, a moment that changed the course of his life and his family’s forever. In that turning point, he discovered a renewed sense of purpose and felt called to honor his brother’s legacy in a meaningful, lasting way. That calling led Denet to create a nonprofit in his brother’s name, later to become Better South Dakota, an organization dedicated to breaking stigmas, expanding access to therapy, and empowering others to seek help without shame. Today, Denet uses his voice, his platform, and his faith to advocate for mental health and build pathways to healing for communities that often go unheard.This episode is a testament to heritage, healing, and the power of turning personal tragedy into hope and impact.Deter can be contacted on at @dcvic_09 and @bettersouthdakota on Instagram.Psalm 107:2 - “Let the redeemed of the Lord tell their story."What’s your message?#MentalHealthAwareness #breakingthestigma #suicideprevention #suicideawareness #advocacymatters #themessengerpodcast #purposedrivenlife #faithandmentalhealth

In this moving and redemptive conversation, Erica opens up about her journey through pain, perseverance, and purpose. She shares what it was like growing up in a home filled with domestic violence, enduring abusive relationships, battling depression, facing seasons of suicidal thoughts, and how losing her faith in God led her to rediscover it through His grace.

Erica also shares her experience raising a son with autism, how that journey inspired her to write a children’s book to spread autism awareness, and how God used motherhood to transform her life and strengthen her faith.Now walking in freedom, sobriety, and a renewed relationship with Jesus, Erica is using her testimony to bring hope to others facing similar battles, spreading awareness, advocacy, and the message that healing is possible through Christ.

If you’ve ever felt broken, forgotten, or too far gone, Erica’s story will remind you that God can redeem every season and use your pain for a greater purpose.

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Erica can be contacted on at @erica_yueh on Twitter (X) and @ericayueh on TikTok.

Her children’s book for autism awareness is called “My Sonshine on a Cloudy Day” is available on Amazon.

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In this powerful and transparent conversation, Marco shares his journey through the battles of drug addiction, struggles with adult content addiction, and the search for identity and faith in the middle of life’s storms. He opens up about the destructive cycles of the past and the moments of accountability that began his path toward healing and freedom.Marco talks honestly about how God transformed his life, not only redeeming his struggles but also using his business and creative gifts as a platform to spread the gospel. Together, we discuss what it looks like to face our storms head-on, take responsibility for our healing, and walk boldly into the purpose God has designed for us.This is more than just a conversation about struggle, it’s a testimony of courage, grace, and redemption. If you’ve ever battled addiction, questioned your identity, or wrestled with faith, Marco’s story will remind you that God can take even the darkest chapters and rewrite them into a message of hope.Subscribe to this channel for more conversations that inspire healing, faith, and transformation!Marco can be contacted on at @hair_splinta and @tricombsbarbershop on Instagram#faith #addiction #sobriety #identity #hope #podcast #themessengerpodcast #jesus