Bearing witness to the spiritual fortitude of Marines in a barren desert, I found myself navigating my own battlefields of emotion and faith. I'm back from a hiatus, and I've brought with me tales of hope that sprung from scripture and solidarity in the most unexpected of places. Absence weighs heavily, I've learned, not only on the home I left behind but also within our podcast community where the silence was felt deeply. Through candid discussions, I share how turning to Isaiah 41:18 illuminated a path of hope for many and sparked remarkable spiritual awakenings, leading to life-altering conversions. Let's continue to inspire and encourage one another with narratives of strength and self-change, fortified by the faith and reflection that sustains us. Elevate Your Journey with Lionel and the Word for Change Podcast! 🌟 Join our Patreon Community: (https://www.patreon.com/user?u=94218920)  Help us make more content: paypal.me/LloydTalksLLC 🛍️Get Words for Change Merch : (https://www.etsy.com/shop/WordsforChange?ref=dashboard-header) 🎬 Enhance Your Streaming with Ecamm Live: [Get Ecamm Live Software](https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=lionel11) (Affiliate Link) 💍 Get your Christiani Marriage Assessment (https://www.symbis.com/) Email Lionel Directly: [email protected] 🎧 Subscribe On Apple Podcasts: (https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/words-for-change-podcast/id1594988934) 📖 Deepen Your Understanding with Logos Bible Software: (https://logos.refr.cc/lionelbailey) Start your journey to spiritual and personal growth with Lionel Support the show