The Wounded Warrior

LeShawn Fernandez

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Religion & Spirituality

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

3d ago

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

50 min
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

45 min
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

38 min
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

39 min
Mar 26

TRANSFORMATION CAUSES RESTORATION

LESHAWN CLOSES OUT THE SEASON DISCUSSING ROMANS 8:28, JEREMIAH 30:17 & ACTS 3:21! Support the show

1h 3m
Mar 20

Fisherman of Men

Leshawn tells it like it is! Support the show

56 min
Mar 13

You Are Royalty

1 Peter 2:9 (NIV) Support the show

46 min
Mar 6

GOD DONT PLAY ABOUT ME

IN THIS EPISODE LESHAWN DIVES INTO THE SCRIPTURES PSALMS 105:15 & 1 CHRONICLES 16:2" AND REFLECTS ON REAL EVENTS WHERE GOD SHOWED UP AND PROVED HIS WORD TO BE TRUE. COMMENTS FROM THE AUDIENCE ARE ACKNOWLEDGED BY LESHAWN AS SHE ENTERS AND ENDS IN PRAYER. Support the show

45 min
Feb 27

IS HEALING EASY?

THIS EPISODE OF WOUNDED WARRIOR HOSTED BY LESHAWN FERNANDEZ SPEAKS ON HEALING AND WHY IT IS NOT ALWAYS A SMOOTH TRANSITION. COMING FROM THE BIBLE SCRIPTURES ROMANS 8:28 AND ISAIAH 54:17 (NIV) LESHAWN TEACHES US JUST HOW UNEASY HEALING CAN BE, AND WHAT WE MUST DO IN ORDER TO GAIN PEACE THROUGH IT ALL. Support the show

50 min
Feb 20

You Are NOT Who They Want You To Be...You're Who GOD Called YOU To Be

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45 min
Feb 13

HEALING! WHAT IT INVOLVES

LESHAWN BREAKS DOWN THE WORK WE HAVE TO PUT IN WHEN CHOOSING TO HEAL. ROMANS 12:2 NCV IS THE SCRIPTURE REFERENCE Support the show

46 min
Feb 6

Story of A Warrior Revealed

LeShawn testifies Support the show

47 min

12 Episodes

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

Creator

LeShawn Fernandez
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

12
Rating

Clean
Copyright

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