Episode 2

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27th Jun 2023

From Anger to Faith (Mary Ortiz)

Due to life's burdens and circumstances, some young people are forced to mature quickly and carry the world's weight on their shoulders. Mary Ortiz became a born-again believer at thirteen but was confronted with life and family circumstances typically reserved for adults. Despite the obstacles, she persevered and continued to fight. As an adult, she found herself in a marriage that deteriorated into physical abuse. Feeling abandoned and angry, she asked herself, "Where is God, and why am I going through this?" Through her pain, she clung to her faith and summoned the courage to trust in God's Word, believing that the Lord had a better future in store for her.

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Our Guest Bio: Vilmary Ortiz

Retired former HR Professional for over 30 years working in some of Wall Street's most prominent investment banking companies. I'm a mother of three, two daughters, and a son. I have seven grandchildren, and they fill my life with joy.

Where to find Vilmary Ortiz: Vilmary's Facebook page

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Evidence of Truth
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Evidence of Truth is an inspiring podcast that features real-life stories from people who have experienced life-changing encounters with the Word of God.

Each month, we share the powerful impact that faith in Jesus Christ has had on the lives of real people. Through their inspiring stories, you will gain hope, strength, and motivation, as well as an understanding of how the teachings of the Bible can make a positive difference in your life and draw you closer to God.

Your show hosts and Bible teachers Alexander Ortiz and Christian Lopez, bring great passion and humor to the show, where the topic and conversation is always the Bible and the powerful impact God's Word can have in your life.

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Alexander Ortiz

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I’m Alexander Ortiz, a Bible teacher, business owner, and host of The Relentlessly Biblical™ Podcast—a show dedicated to handling Scripture with accuracy, clarity, and conviction. My aim is simple: to help believers understand the full counsel of God’s Word and apply it without compromise in everyday life.

Away from the microphone, I enjoy road cycling, restoring classic cars, and traveling with my wife, Mary, in our motorhome. Wherever we are, our joy is the same: encouraging others with biblical truth and pointing hearts to the Lord Jesus Christ.

Christian Lopez

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Hey, I’m Christian. By God’s grace, my life is rooted in Jesus Christ, and that shapes everything: how I love my wife, how I show up as a dad to my two girls (Luna and Camila), and how I try to serve the people around me. Alongside my wife, I co-own Dearly Beloved Weddings, where we capture weddings through photo and video.

I’m also a worship leader, and it’s a genuine joy to help people see Jesus more clearly. For me, worship is less about musical style and more about heart posture. I love studying Scripture and theology because I want my life and leadership to exalt God (Father, Son, and Holy Spirit), and I’m still learning to live from the reality of my union with Christ.

There’s nothing like a good laugh, morning coffee, and a deep, thoughtful conversation. My favorite foods include Indian, Thai, and Spanish, and dry cereal is a go-to snack. One future goal of mine is to create and film an original short film.