Life’s Been Different™ with Merlo is a podcast that shares people's testimonies, the gospel of Jesus Christ and how He changes lives. Email us at lifesbeendifferent@gmail.com if you’re interested in sharing why your life’s been different because of Jesus on our podcast! LifesBeenDifferent.com
“If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, ‘Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water.” Join Marco on episode 114, as he talks about being filled and we hear the story of why Natalia Lavaggi from Vancouver, Canada's life's been different since leaving the new age practice to faith in Jesus Christ.
It is so important to express how you feel. Especially the hard things and the good things in like but here's the key, with people you trust. Talk to Jesus and the people you trust. God is a God who still communicates and He made us to communicate and have community. Join Marco on episode 113, as he talks about expressing your feelings to the right people and we hear the story of why Janaeva Swanigan from Fresno, CA life's been different.
"God gave me a purpose. Before Him I didn't have a purpose and I was searching and seeking and it was driving me crazy but God gave me a purpose." Join Marco on episode 112, as he talks about finding Jesus and we listen to Jenasa from Maine's story from leaving the new age practice to finding Jesus and why her life been different.
There's a big difference between being sober and being set free... Join Marco in episode 111, as he talks about the difference between being sober and being set free by Jesus and we hear the story of why Jordan Wilson's life's been different on his journey from jail and drug addiction to freedom in Christ Jesus.
Don't you see how wonderfully kind, tolerant, and patient God is with you? Does this mean nothing to you? Can't you see that his kindness is intended to turn you from your sin? Join Marco on episode 110, and we talk about God's kindness and seeing ourselves as God sees us and hear the story of why former LGBTQAI+ atheist, Mauriah from New Haven, Connecticut's life's been different.
What is God's will? Is there a general will for everyone and also for me personally? The answer is yes. Today we're going to talk about a part of God's will that is for every human being. Join Marco in episode 109, as he talked about having morals in alignment with God's will and we hear the story of why Toni-Ann from New York's life's been different.
You can have everything in this world, the fame, the money, but the only thing that matters in the end is are with you Jesus Christ or are you in eternal suffering. Join Marco in episode 108, as he talks about being all in for Jesus and we hear the story of why John Horowitz from Fire Island, New York's life's been different.
A painting cannot paint itself. You know that there's a painter because of the existence of the painting. Join Marco on episode 107, as we talk about what humanity traded for the truth and we hear the story of why Jessica Jenkins from California's life's been different after being an atheist to becoming a Christian.
In life you have to replace things. There's a letting go of things in order to get through the process. Join Marco in episode 106, as he talks through salvation and we hear the story of why Christian Anthony Liang from Riverside, California's life's been different.
I heard myself cry out "Jesus Christ save me"... and I meant it and in that moment I had the peace that I was looking for my entire life. Join Marco on episode 105, as he shares how much Jesus loves us and we hear the amazing story of why Jac Marino from Arizona's life's been different after leaving the new age practice to have faith in Jesus Christ.
We become mature by being so identified with Christ that His attitude of humility and self sacrifice becomes ours. Join Marco in episode 104, as he shares on how to not be self centered and we hear the story of why Kali Johnston from Omaha, Nebraska life's been different after leaving the New Age practice to follow Jesus Christ.
I thought I made a true life change. I thought I made the change I needed. I honestly thought I had changed... Join Marco in episode 103, as we receive the healthy reminder that we are saved by grace through faith and we hear the story of why Angelo Gutierrez from Northern California's life's been different.
If there is a Holy God, then I can't keep living this lifestyle. I don't want to be how I am. I want to be how God wants me to be. I have to choose a lifestyle. Join Marco in episode 103, as he talks about doing what you know you're supposed to do and we hear Sihol Situmorang from Indonesia's story from child abuse, being atheist, being set free from same sex attraction, and why his life's been different since finding Jesus.
When Jesus saves you He does something that you cannot do yourself, that no one can do for you, that no program can help you with. When Jesus saves you He truly changes you. Join Marco on episode 101, as he talks about the Person who can transform your life and we hear the story of why Josh Mucha from Cleveland, Ohio's life's been different.
It is not God's goal that you learn something today. It's God's goal that you change, be transformed, and made new. That the life you lived before today passes away and your life becomes different. Join Marco on our landmark episode 100, as he answers the question "what keeps a person going until the end?" and we learn how to find our WHY from the Bible.
"If Jesus was real and He is the only source of real spiritual truth then it was good bye to everything..." Join Marco in episode 99, as we talk about going from one extreme to total peace and we hear the story of why Ela Garcia from Sydney Australia's life's been different.
It's time to live life acting in anticipation of future problems, needs, or changes. To think about the future and focus on the things you can control instead of all those you cannot. Join Marco on episode 98, as he talks about the difference between being proactive as reactive as we hear the story of why Jonathan Saucedo's life's been different.
God cannot be put in a box... you just have to trust Him. Join Marco on episode 97, has he walks us through how to lead someone to Christ and we hear the story of why Marianne Velez from New York's life's been different.
You can be the person you see in your heart. God is not like your earthly father. He has eternal love. He's always been there and always will be. To Him, you are someone worth dying for. Join Marco in episode 96, as we talk about Someone worth living for and hear the story of why Cameron Casteel from Oklahoma's life's been different.
Deals are lost when the receiving end does not understand the value being presented. Could it be that some people don't understand the value Jesus brings to the table? Join Marco on episode 95, as he talks about the value of receiving Jesus as we hear the story of why Evangeline Rossi from Toronto Canada 's life's been different.
Anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new person. The old life is gone and the new life has begun. In episode 94, Marco talks about why Jesus is the only way and how our new life begins in Him as we hear the story of why Joshua Zatkoff from Virginia's life's been different.
Did you know that God sent His son Jesus to buy your freedom so that He can adopt you as His very own child? Join Marco in episode 93, as he talks about the beauty of being in God's family and we hear the story of why Rachel Marie's life's been different.
In episode 92, we talk about the True Light as we hear the remarkable story of why former New Age teacher, Diane Wampach from South Africa's life's been different. "The featured guest from todays episode said this. "I believed that all roads led to God and that I wasn't doing anything wrong but my conscience was pricking at me."
My heart, when I speak, is never to bring condemnation or wrongful conviction. But I do feel the call of God on my life to challenge people. To challenge people to hunger and thirst for righteousness. Join Marco on episode 92, and he breaks down the difference between condemnation, conviction, being convinced, and being challenged.
I had a hole in my heart because I didn't know God's love but now that God has saved me, my life is so profoundly different that I don't have words to explain it. Join Marco on episode 90, as we talk about the simplicity of getting to know Jesus and hear the story of why Monique Ribeiro's life's been different.
I was caught in the middle of trying to go through the worlds standard of the healing process. Therapy didn't heal me, self help books didn't heal me. I needed healing. I needed Jesus but unfortunately I didn't know Him. Join Marco on episode 89, as he talks about a life altering quote that he applied to his life and we hear the amazing story of why Paige Campello's life's been different.
I love super hero movies. One of my favorite things to watch is when the times are in complete distress and all hope is lost and the hero comes at the perfect time to save the day and the world. This is what Jesus did. Join Marco in episode 88, as he reveals the gospel story from the book of Exodus.
Isaiah 43:19 says "Behold, I will do a new thing, Now it shall spring forth; Shall you not know it?" Question, how can something be new and you not know it? Join Marco in episode 87, as he breaks down 2 corinthians 5:17 word by word.
This podcast talks about the principles of living your best life. One of those principles is consistency. Join me on episode 86, as I talk about the power of being consistent in life and godliness.
Why do you have to believe God for a specific thing? Why can you just believe God just to believe God for who He is. Join Marco on episode 85, as he asks a major question from Gen 15 and we hear the remarkable story of why Justin Weller's life's been different.
Nothing that the world has to offer can give you peace. What the world gives is not your reference point to the life that Jesus gives you. Join Marco in episode 84, as we find the source of peace and hear the story of why Pastor Joel Roberts from Winning World Ministries in West Africa, Nigeria's life's been different.
I heard a leader say once that many people focus on time management. Many people are great with time management but not many people focus on enegery management. Not many people are great at priority management. Join Marco in episode 83, as he concludes his two part series on priority management with helping us find our "why" and core values by asking great life questions.
The Bible says we overcome the devil by our testimony and so here's a tip. When you start feeling tempted, start telling your testimony to yourself. Because you might get tempted but the devil can never take away your story. Join Marco Moncada on episode 82, as we hear the story of why Anik Rajah from Bulawayo, Zimbabwe, Africa's life's been different and he shares the simple good news about Jesus Christ.
My pastor, Joel Iervolino, said something to me once that changed my life. He said "The real you is what you do every day. That's who you really are." This brought me to the understanding that discipleship is a decision. Join Marco in episode 81, as he kicks off the new year with practical steps and ideas to schedule and create a daily routine to live life differently in 2022.
I want you to know today that coming to Jesus is not praying away a sin or a specific sin but starting a relationship with Him. Join Marco on episode 80, as we listen to the remarkable story of how Isaiah Luna's life's been different and he shares where finding your identity begins.
One of my daily prayers is "Lord, I commit my way and my day to You. I trust You and know You will bring my desires to pass and I acknowledge all that You've already done. I ask You, today, to let my innocence radiate like the dawn and the justice of my cause shine like the noon day.” Join Marco on episode 79, as he walks though Psalm 37 and he tells us why this is one of his favorite passages.
It's ok. It's all good. We all have a past but that's who you were. But you've been washed, you've been sanctified, you are justified in the name of the Lord Jesus and by the Spirit of our God. Join Marco in episode 78, as we talking about going from what's fake to faith and hear the remarkable story of Alisia Martino from Reno, Nevada.
When you love someone and they love you and they say "I love you" first, then the normal response is I love you too. Join Marco on episode 77, as we talk about counterfeit love and God's love as we hear the story Lauryn Lindsey's life's been different.
There's a person you know your supposed to be and want to be... but don't know how and that's ok. Today you're going to know how. Today you're going to understand that there is truly life, a better life, the life you want deep down on the inside. That there's a life after repentance. Join me in episode 76, as I share an updated version of my life message.
Jesus Christ is good news for people who want to get rid of their sin. If you are really set on living life the same and not differently by holding on to your sin and not letting go of your sin then Jesus Christ will not be good news for you. Join Marco on this landmark episode 75, as he simply preaches the good news.
My moms friend was telling me how sad it is that, for some people, the Bible is the dustiest book in the house. This is so true. The reason why people don't real the Bible is because the Bible reads you. Join Marco on episode 74, as he pulls from scripture why Jesus spoke and why John wrote "these things".
Have you ever had to write a report on an incident you witnessed? I used to have a job were I had to write incident reports. They required only the facts. Who, what, where, when. On this weeks episode, I report the facts for an incident I've witnessed and also give you the why and the how. The gospel message is that God forgives sins, delivers people from sin's hold, and gives eternal hope. This is and includes righteous living and is by faith and grace alone in Jesus Christ. Join Marco in episode 73, as he asks the who, what, where, when, why and how questions about the gospel. (LINK IN BIO)
I know the day I got saved and truly repented. The day I met Jesus because my life been different ever since. And like for me that day, today is your day, the day of salvation. You're one decision away. Join Marco in episode 72, as he breaks down the word "decision" and leads us into a new outlook on life.
Many people know what God said. Many people know what God generally wants like in the 10 commandments. The issue is people don't understand why God said what He said because they don't know God's ways. Join Marco in episode 71, as he continues his conversation about joy in part two of "The answer is joy".
The other day I asked The Lord, how do I get to the next level of life's been different? And He said to me son, the answer is joy. Join Marco on episode 70, as he talks about how to get to the place of joy.
"Stop what you're doing and watch what I'll do." was the only direction I got. So I did stop what I was doing, so I thought.” Join Marco on episode 69, as he makes a major announcement and welcomes us into phase two of his testimony.
Discovering who I am led me to where I am but its who I've become in the process, it's how I am that's gonna get me to where I need to go. Join me in episode 68, as I have a conversation with you about how we are as people that will get us to where we desire to go.
The way I left everything behind is often misunderstood. I distanced myself from everyone for one reason. I was one call, one invite away to returning to my old life. I knew one thing. I wanted my life to be different. Join Marco in episode 67, as he shares his personal story and reveals the scripture that help him understand why he did what he did so radically.
"The Christian is not embarrassed in the least that he cannot explain everything about God... God would not be God if this were possible. One never worships what he can understand. It is only when he gets beyond the realm of his own comprehension that he bows his head and lifts his hands in worship." Duffield/Vancleave Join Marco in episode 66, as he talks about how maturing in your faith is the process of knowing God.
In order to be someone different, go somewhere different, you have to do something different. Join Marco aka Merlo in episode 65, as he talks about four men from the Old Testament who changed a nation in a day with their story and why sharing your story is so important.