Renewal Ministries: "The Choices We Face"

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The episode opens with Peter Herbeck framing current cultural conflicts through a quote from John Paul II about a final confrontation between gospel and anti-gospel. He introduces guest Albert Fada, a longtime friend of Renewal Ministries married to Becky with eight children on earth and two in heaven. Albert recounts his family background: his father is a Palestinian Christian born in Bethlehem, and his mother is the daughter of an Italian immigrant. He describes a sensitive childhood marked by a traumatic event at age nine that left him angry and wounded. A turning point came in 1983 when his grandfather died, his father was held hostage by terrorists, and his family started prayer meetings. Albert's father had a weeping encounter with the Holy Spirit, leading Albert and his brothers to experience a Life in the Spirit seminar at age 14, which Albert credits with changing his life. He quit cheating and swearing, began praying daily and reading scripture, and discerned his vocation. Albert met Becky six months after discerning a call to holy married life, and they have been married 31 years. He discusses raising their children with faith central, including homeschooling and daily Mass, but admits humility after early parenting confidence. Family rituals include celebrating major church holidays and traveling together, including trips to Italy and Honduras. Albert and Becky pray together every morning, and recently involved their children in annual prayer to identify family wounds, revealing a theme of 'know and be known.' Albert contrasts his corporate leadership with family spiritual leadership, noting it was easier to run a $1.4 billion business unit. He explains his transition from automotive executive to working with Acts 29, prompted by prayer and a prophetic word about being a 'farmer' during COVID, which exposed idols of planning and control. Acts 29, founded by Father John Ricardo, focuses on gospel proclamation and offers free programs like The Rescue Project. The episode closes with a promotion for a booklet on salvation by Peter Burak.

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A grounded family conversation links marriage, parenting, and daily choices to Christian mission.

Renewal Ministries: The Choices We Face begins with cultural conflict, then brings the question closer to home: the daily choices that form a Christian life in marriage, parenting, work, time, talent, and treasure.

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