The Valor Cast – A Podcast for Men from New Hope Church

S1E7 – "Living in the Hyphen"

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Navigating Faith & Identity Between Cultures

What happens when your culture and your faith pull you in different directions? In this episode, guests Jonathan Medrano and Omar Negrón open up about the challenges—and unexpected blessings—of growing up between cultures. From language tensions to generational church gaps, they share how God has shaped their identity and discipleship journey through it all.

Topics include:

  • What it means to "live in the hyphen"
  • Blending Salvadorian or Puerto Rican culture with American life
  • How language impacts belonging and spiritual growth
  • Church hurt, stagnation, and the beauty of spiritual renewal
  • The power of community, vulnerability, and brotherhood

Whether you're bilingual, bicultural, or just navigating what it means to belong in today's church, this episode will speak to your heart.

Main Scriptures:
Matthew 28:19–20
2 Timothy 2:1–2

Challenge of the Week:
Who is one man you can pour into—or ask to pour into you?