Small Talk! With Alec Cuenca - Motivation & Mindset Podcast

In this highlight episode, @pastorjosefzabarte opens up about why he was terrified of becoming a father, how growing up with an abusive and violent father shaped his identity, and why anger and fear nearly convinced him he should never have children at all. He shares the reality of carrying childhood trauma into adulthood, the fear of repeating the same cycle of abuse, and what it was like to live with the thought that he might hurt his own future family.We discuss:• Why he was afraid of becoming a father because of his childhood trauma• Growing up with an abusive father and intense anger as a child• Why forgiveness is a choice before it becomes a feeling• The painful journey of forgiving an abusive parent• How healing changed the way he became a husband and a fatherIf you’ve ever struggled with fear of becoming a parent, childhood abuse, unresolved anger, or breaking generational trauma… this episode is for you.Credit: @pastorjosefzabarte x @smalltalkpodcastsJoin our community: SmallTalk After Hourshttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L65QkBY2/Follow Pastor:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjosefzabarteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorjosefzabarte/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjosefzabartePodcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nomanleftbehind.podcastIG Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/nomanleftbehind.podcast/

In this episode, Pastor Josef shares a story that is almost impossible to believe. Growing up in a home filled with abuse, violence, and fear, he carried a deep hatred toward his father from a very young age. By the age of seven, he had already decided that one day he would kill him. What followed was a life shaped by anger, revenge, and a constant fear of becoming the very man he despised. This conversation is about trauma, forgiveness, redemption, and the power of breaking generational cycles.We also dive into Pastor Josef's journey from violence and darkness to faith and healing. He opens up about his experiences with witchcraft, how a simple invitation to a Bible study changed the course of his life, and the difficult process of forgiving a father who never knew the depth of his son's pain. As a pastor, husband, and father, he shares the lessons he learned about identity, faith, fatherhood, and what it truly means to heal from the wounds of the past.We discuss:• Growing up in an abusive household• Why he feared becoming a husband and father• The moment he decided he wanted to kill his father• Why forgiveness took years to happen• The conversation that changed his relationship with his father forever• Breaking generational cycles of abuse• What fatherhood has taught him about God's loveIf you've ever struggled with family wounds, forgiveness, resentment, or the fear of becoming the person who hurt you... this episode is for you.Credit: @smalltalkpodcastsJoin our community: SmallTalk After Hourshttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L65QkBY2/Follow Pastor:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pastorjosefzabarteInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/pastorjosefzabarte/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@pastorjosefzabartePodcast: https://www.youtube.com/@nomanleftbehind.podcastIG Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/nomanleftbehind.podcast/

today’s episode is about trusting the timing of your life, especially when everything feels uncertain. i share a personal story about hitting another rock bottom, feeling overwhelmed by life and business, and how one unexpected moment completely changed the direction of things.sometimes the breakthrough comes after the breakdown. sometimes the answer comes after you've exhausted every option. and sometimes the only thing left to do is trust that everything is unfolding exactly as it should.if you're in a season of waiting, i hope this episode reminds you to trust the timing.

today’s episode is a really personal one. i’ve been reflecting a lot on the limiting beliefs and generational patterns i don’t want to pass down to my child. as someone preparing to become a first-time dad, i’ve been thinking deeply about trauma, love, failure, and the kind of mindset i want to build in my own family.this episode is less about having all the answers and more about choosing to become more aware so we can break cycles instead of repeating them.

welcome to my new solo series where i just talk through what’s been on my mind lately... no guests, no structure, just me trying to make sense of life in real time. it's just me trying to make sense of life in real time. today’s episode is a mid-year reset session. we’re halfway through 2026, and it’s a simple check-in on where you are, what you need to let go of, and what you should double down on for the rest of the year.

In this highlight episode, @janinavela opens up about why she took a hiatus from content creation, the heavy things she was dealing with in private, and how growing up online taught her the value of privacy, authenticity, and healing. She shares what it was like to stop pretending she was okay, rebuild her identity beyond being a creator, and find peace in her “secret place” with God.Janina also talks about becoming more vocal in politics as a pastor’s kid, the backlash that came with speaking up, and why she believes faith and justice can exist together. This conversation is about mental health, conviction, courage, prayer, and learning how to stay grounded when life feels noisy, painful, and uncertain.We discuss:• Why Janina Vela took a hiatus from content creation• The pressure of living a public life at a young age• What it means to be a “political pastor’s kid”• Why Christians should not be afraid to speak up• How Janina prepares herself for criticism and backlash• Janina’s “secret place” and relationship with GodIf you’ve ever struggled with identity, burnout, loneliness, criticism, or trying to stay authentic in a world full of noise.. this episode is for you.Credit: @janinavela x @smalltalkpodcastsJoin our community: SmallTalk After Hourshttps://www.facebook.com/share/g/18L65QkBY2/Follow Janina:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/janinavelaphInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinavela/Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@janinavelap