The Wounded Warrior

LeShawn Fernandez

Faith Based podcast built around the Wounded Warrior herself, Amazon Best Selling Author LeShawn Fernandez. LeShawn speaks of faith, spirituality and breaking generational curses through ministry, therapy and self-accountability

  1. 3d ago

    Trust The Process

    When life feels like it’s spinning and you’re still expected to “have faith,” what does that actually look like on an ordinary Sunday with real stress, real bills, and real uncertainty? We start with the tension of storm warnings and people clearing shelves, then move into a deeper reminder that panic is loud but God is steady. Through prayer and Scripture, we ground ourselves again in the truth that we don’t control outcomes, but we can trust the One who does.  We lean on 2 Corinthians 5:7 “for we walk by faith, not by sight,” and I share a personal testimony of carrying a pregnancy that doctors warned against, choosing to keep going anyway, and watching God make a way. From there we talk about what faith looks like when you’re not seeing progress yet: staying honest with God, refusing “microwave time,” and remembering that waiting does not mean you stop living. We also get practical about spiritual growth and Christian boundaries, because healing changes how you respond, what you tolerate, and how you protect your peace.  As the conversation widens, we speak to the bigger pressure points too: money, rising prices, politics, and the fear that tries to take over your mind. The call is simple but challenging: release control, seek discernment, hold on to hope, and let God clean house when He starts removing what doesn’t belong. If you’ve been fighting in silence, you’re not weak and healing is possible. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs strength, and leave a review with the one step you’re choosing to take this week. Support the show

    Trust The Process

  2. Oct 4

    When Disobedience Creates Drought In Your Life

    Something feels off, but you can’t quite name it. The pressure keeps rising, the same patterns keep repeating, and deep down you know there’s an area where God has already been clear, yet you keep putting it off. We go straight at that tension and ask the question that changes everything: what happens when God calls us to change, but we keep going our own way? We anchor the message in Amos 4:6–8, where hunger and drought show up alongside a haunting line God repeats: “Yet you did not return to me.” From there, we talk honestly about delayed obedience, spiritual discipline, and the difference between being a consistent churchgoer and living with an intimate relationship with God. We also pull in key passages like Deuteronomy 28, Haggai 1:9–11, 1 Corinthians 14:33, and 2 Chronicles 7:13–14 to explore priorities, peace versus disorder, and what it truly means to turn, not just feel bad for a moment. We make room for hope and clarity too. We reject the lazy habit of blaming suffering people and lean on Luke 13:1–5 as a reminder to examine our own lives while showing compassion. We close with three questions you can sit with today: where have you stopped listening, what have you put ahead of what God is asking, and what is one step you can take to return right now? If this spoke to you, subscribe, share it with someone who’s been feeling stuck, and leave a review so more people can find the show. What’s your one step back to God today? Support the show

    When Disobedience Creates Drought In Your Life

  3. Jul 3

    Obedience Over Sacrifice

    Obedience sounds old-school until you realize how much peace you lose by trying to run your own life. For this season finale, we sit with a hard, freeing truth from 1 Samuel 15:22: obedience is better than sacrifice, and God wants your yes more than your grand gestures. We talk about what it looks like to stop performing faith, stop playing both sides, and start living with real surrender that shows up in your choices, your relationships, and your habits.  We also get practical about spiritual discernment. Not every “voice” is God, and not every open door is a blessing. We unpack how deception can mimic what sounds holy, why testing the spirit by the Spirit matters, and how a real relationship with God sharpens your ability to tell conviction from confusion. If you’ve ever felt pulled by pressure, temptation, or manipulation, this conversation will help you slow down and listen with clarity.  From there we go deeper into spiritual warfare, the power of the tongue, and why truth telling still matters in church and in everyday life. We challenge the casual negativity we speak over our own bodies and futures, and we share a simple tool that helps: journaling to track patterns, heal the mind, and stay accountable to the “yes” you keep praying for. We close with hope, perspective on Revelation, and a reminder that even when Babylon is falling, God is still God.  Subscribe, share this with someone who needs a reset, and leave a review so more people can find it. What is one area where you want your yes to finally stick? Support the show

    Obedience Over Sacrifice

  4. Jun 19

    Trust God Through The Hard Parts

    When everything in life feels upside down, the hardest question is also the most important one: can you still trust God when you do not understand what He is doing? We talk openly about faith under pressure, the healing journey after trauma, and the moments when you are doing your best just to make it through the day. This is a raw, Scripture-rooted conversation for veterans, families, and anyone battling anxiety, depression, grief, or burnout while trying to keep hope alive. We anchor the message in Proverbs 3:5-6, unpacking what it means to trust the Lord with all your heart and stop leaning on your own understanding. We also reflect on how “transactional” thinking can creep into faith, and why God calls us to be all in. From there, we move into testimony about dark seasons that people often hide behind a smile, and why compassion and honest listening matter for mental health and suicide prevention. Then we turn to Isaiah 40:31 and Psalm 46:1 for strength and stability: soaring like eagles, enduring the long walk, and finding refuge when life turns chaotic. We also challenge the habit of judging others and call for a return to practical love, prayer, and community support that builds people up instead of tearing them down. If you need Christian encouragement, resilience tools, and a reminder that trouble does not last always, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs hope today, and leave a review with the Scripture or line that hit you the hardest. Support the show

    Trust God Through The Hard Parts

  5. Jun 5

    Living Godly In An Ungodly World

    The world is loud, pressured, and quick to call wrong “normal.” We sit with a hard, necessary question: what does it actually look like to live a godly life in an ungodly world when people try you, tempt you, and criticize you, sometimes from your own family? We start with prayer, then get practical about relying on Scripture and choosing Christ-like values when life feels like it is pushing back from every direction. We dig into why “What would Jesus do” is not a cute slogan if we never renew our minds. Real transformation shows up in how we respond, not just what we post. That means learning to pause before reacting, resisting the pull of old places and old patterns, and letting God reshape how we think so our choices reflect what is good and right. We also talk about why staying rooted in the Bible and surrounding yourself with solid community matters, especially in an age of confusion and performative faith. Then we go deeper: spiritual warfare is real, discernment is necessary, and judgment is dangerous. We challenge the habit of condemning people and pushing them away from God, and we name the call to lead with grace, humility, and love, even when we do not agree on everything. If you have been trying to stay faithful while the culture pulls hard the other way, this conversation will meet you right where you are. Subscribe for more weekly encouragement, share this with someone who needs strength today, and leave a review with the biggest takeaway you are carrying into your next week. Support the show

    Living Godly In An Ungodly World

  6. May 29

    Stop Pouring From An Empty Cup

    You can be the strong one, the dependable one, the one who always shows up and still be running on empty. We get honest about what it really means to “pour from an empty cup” and why self-love is not selfish, it is necessary. I connect the message to Scripture, including “love your neighbor as yourself,” because that verse assumes you actually have something healthy to give yourself first.  I share my own story of wearing a mask, confusing confidence with wholeness, and how unhealed pain can shape the choices we make in relationships, friendships, and even the way we see our own bodies. We talk about the reality of trauma and grief, how stress can show up physically, and why healing takes time, sacrifice, and serious boundaries. When you do not value yourself, you will keep falling for people who drain you, and you will call it loyalty.  We also get practical about faith-based self-care: prayer as real communication with God, time alone the way Jesus modeled it, treating your body like a temple, and refilling your spirit through quiet, nature, and rest. If you’re tired of being the rescuer, tired of being depleted, and ready to rebuild your self-worth with God at the center, press play. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs permission to rest, and leave a review with the boundary you’re choosing this week. Support the show

  7. May 22

    From Test To Testimony

    Pressure has a way of exposing what we truly trust. Tonight we sit with a hard but freeing truth: you can’t have a testimony without a test. If you’re walking through a trial, feeling stretched, tired, or unsure how you’re going to make it, this message is built to meet you right where you are and remind you that God can carry what you cannot.  We move from prayer into Scripture and real-life application, grounding the conversation in James 1:2–4, Romans 5:3–5, 1 Peter 1, Hebrews 12, and Romans 8:28. We talk about why trials can refine faith like fire, how endurance builds character and hope, and why your story matters more than you think. A testimony isn’t a catchy line. It’s the lived evidence of God’s faithfulness when life gets painful, confusing, or unfair.  I also share personal transparency about healing, learning obedience, and stepping into purpose even when I didn’t want to. We address betrayal, envy, and spiritual wisdom for protecting your heart, plus the danger of judging people in a season when so many are one paycheck away from crisis. We even go into mental health, the “mask” many of us wear, and why forgiveness is a command even when going back is not.  If this helped you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review so more people can find it. What test are you believing will become your testimony? Support the show

    From Test To Testimony

  8. May 8

    Isaiah 27 Explained For Real Life Spiritual Warfare

    Chaos is loud right now, and fear is trying to set the agenda. We come back for season three with a prayerful reset and a hard look at spiritual warfare, then we open Isaiah 27 to remind ourselves that God’s power is not up for debate. When Scripture talks about Leviathan and the crushing of evil, we take it out of “Bible story” mode and connect it to real life, real pressure, and real decisions we face every day.  We walk through the chapter’s big themes: God defeating forces of chaos, God guarding His vineyard, and God balancing judgment with restoration so His people can heal and grow. We also talk about what it means to be “in the world but not of the world” when headlines are scary, money feels tight, and compassion seems rare. The point isn’t denial, it’s direction: don’t feed panic, don’t idolize people, and don’t confuse religious performance with a relationship with God.  Then we get practical and personal, from the difference between what’s God-ordained and what’s God-allowed to why discernment matters in relationships, church life, and daily choices. We challenge prosperity myths, call for honest prayer, and push ourselves to live with humility, love, and real accountability. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with someone who needs hope, and leave a review with the line that hit you the hardest. Support the show

    Isaiah 27 Explained For Real Life Spiritual Warfare
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Faith Based podcast built around the Wounded Warrior herself, Amazon Best Selling Author LeShawn Fernandez. LeShawn speaks of faith, spirituality and breaking generational curses through ministry, therapy and self-accountability

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  • Creator
    LeShawn Fernandez
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The Wounded Warrior
  • Show Website
    The Wounded Warrior