At 22, Angel woke up in a hospital on dialysis after 5 seizures in a row. His friends would die from overdoses. He should have been next. Instead, God used epilepsy to save his life.Guest: Angel Domingo Quiroz - Church staff member overseeing Bible study groups and discipleship programs, sharing his journey from atheist rock culture to finding purpose through suffering.Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angeldomingoquiroz/Substack: https://substack.com/@angelquiroz?utm_source=top-searchš§ New here? Subscribe & hit š so you never miss honest faith stories.Scripture references James 1:2-4: "Consider it pure joy when you face trials" - Suffering produces perseverance and maturity1 Peter 2:9: "Royal priesthood, holy nation" - We should know each other like familyPhilippians 4:13: Context is about endurance through all circumstances, not achievementJob: Even the righteous suffer; God's sovereignty over our circumstances2 Corinthians 12:9: "Thorn in the flesh" - God's grace sufficient in weakness--ā¢ Need prayer? ā”ļø DM me on Instagram @ericmunozjrš„ Want a simple tool to check your spiritual health? Download the free checklist here ā https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/i7w64z1776š§ Full audio version on Valley of the Heroic Podcast platforms Spotify and Apple PodcastsāLet us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds.ā ā Hebrews 10:24-- What is the Valley of the Heroic Podcast?Valley of the Heroic is a Christian Podcast that shares the heroic stories of everyday believers, how they arrived at hope even through difficulty, and how God is using them today. Tune in each week to stay connected!The best way to support this channel is through Patreon; you get EXCLUSIVE content! Check it out here: https://www.patreon.com/valleyoftheheroic --How to find and connect with me: The best place to follow me is on Instagram! Instagram @ericmunozjrWant to stay up to date? Join our mailing list: ā https://valleyoftheheroic.myflodesk.com/rcbekjv71p---Chapters:00:00 - Rage and holes in walls00:28 - Welcome & who is Angel02:01 - "I was a knucklehead"04:02 - Catholic school to atheist07:45 - Epilepsy diagnosis at 1608:33 - Five seizures, kidney failure, dialysis10:05 - "God, if you're there..."11:28 - Friends dying from overdoses14:11 - Why do Christians suffer?19:43 - The boiling rage inside24:19 - Encounters without transformation33:00 - God's sovereignty through suffering38:12 - "My thorn in the flesh"42:56 - John the Baptist's purpose50:00 - A Trip to Costco54:23 - "Do you want to be right or effective?"56:45 - The bridge and the truth1:00:21 - How to connect with Angel
