Seasoned with Grace

Nehemiah Abilene

Welcome to Seasoned with Grace! Rooted in the mission of Nehemiah Abilene (a 12 month, men's discipleship program), this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, real testimonies, and Christ-centered discipleship designed to break chains and restore lives. Join us as we dive deep into the Word of God, stripping away religious tradition to uncover true spiritual fitness, Kingdom identity, and the life-changing power of grace. Whether you're seeking recovery, deeper wisdom, or a stronger walk with the Lord, there is a place for you here.

  1. Sep 3

    Julio Torres: A Marine's Story of War, Addiction, & Salvation | Seasoned with Grace

    From tearing down the gates of Saddam Hussein's palace to surviving a 10-year crystal meth addiction, going to church with drugs in his pockets, and the unforgettable moment his church found out live on camera that he was out of prison—this is the raw, unfiltered testimony of Marine veteran Julio Torres.In this episode of Seasoned with Grace, host Antwoine Hill sits down with his close friend, Julio Torres. Julio opens up about the reality of the Marine Corps during the 2003 invasion of Iraq, watching air strikes demolish enemy locations right outside Saddam Hussein's palace walls.However, coming home meant fighting a new battle against severe combat PTSD, alcohol, and a heavy 10-year crystal meth addiction that left him living in abandoned buildings for three years. Julio shares the painful moment his young daughter called him to ask, "What is salvation?"—forcing him to look up the answer on Google while sitting in a trap house.Julio and Antwoine also speak a heavy, hard truth to modern church outreach. Drawing from his years of homelessness and his dedication to marginalized communities like Rolling Oaks, Julio addresses why traditional "holiday-only" ministry misses the mark, why tracking statistical "salvations" can become toxic, and why true street ministry demands long-term consistency, early mornings with a van full of donuts, and keeping the promises we make to God in our darkest moments."Let God finish the work that He has in you, not the work that you think He has in you." Watch the entire 1-hour episode to see the radical, unearned grace of God!📢 STREAM SCHEDULE:🎬 New Podcast Episodes: Wednesdays @ 4:00 PM CT📖 Teaching Streams: Monday, Tuesday, & Wednesday @ 9:00 AM & 10:00 AM CT🌐 Connect with Nehemiah Abilene:• Website: [https://nehemiahabilene.org/](https://nehemiahabilene.org/)• Invest in the Mission: [https://nehemiahabilene.org/](https://nehemiahabilene.org/)• Location: Abilene, TXFollow the Hosts & Guest:@antwoinehillkmf, @leemorris5149, @NehemiahAbilene#SeasonedWithGrace #JulioTorres #Testimony #Faith #MarineCorps #PTSD #AddictionRecovery #StreetMinistry #HomelessOutreach #Discipleship #ChurchLiveStream #PrisonRelease

  2. Sep 3

    Grown Men Still Need Their Fathers | Chris Daughtery (C-Dot) | Seasoned with Grace

    In this episode of Seasoned with Grace, Antwoine Hill sits down with guest Chris Daughtery (also known as "C-Dot"), founder of From Boys to Gentlemen.Together, they break down what it truly takes to mentor the next generation, guide young men into leadership, and navigate the unspoken realities of fatherhood, discipline, and childhood trauma. Chris shares his personal story of being raised by his grandparents, and learning tough life lessons early on.Antoine and Chris also lean into an honest, vulnerable conversation about the "father wound"—exploring why even as grown men, we still long for a father’s love, presence, and validation, and how God’s unconditional love heals those deep emotional scars.📌 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:Youth Mentorship & Leadership: What From Boys to Gentlemen is doing to build healthy relationships, character, and future careers for young men and women.Surviving tough environments, handling conflict, and navigating strict, old-school grand-parenting.The Importance of Fatherhood: Why so many men in prison—and in everyday life—are still carrying the pain of an absent father.Grown Men & Emotional Healing: Antoine's personal realization about needing a father's guidance even as a 38-year-old adult.Accepting God's Love: Moving past conditional love to embrace God as our true Heavenly Father.🕊️ ABOUT NEHEMIAH ABILENE:Nehemiah Abilene is a year-long, faith-based program dedicated to housing, discipling, and restoring men into leaders of their homes and communities.🔗 Learn more or support the ministry: NehemiahAbilene.org 📱 CashApp: $NehemiahAbi#SeasonedWithGrace #ChristianPodcast #Fatherhood #Mentorship #FromBoysToGentlemen #FaithJourney #NehemiahAbilene #MenOfFaith

  3. Sep 3

    Is Gen Z Coming to Jesus? (Plus AI Pastors & Christian Nationalism) | Seasoned With Grace

    In this multi-topic episode of Seasoned with Grace, Antwoine Hill sits down with Lee to navigate some of the most pressing, controversial, and uncomfortable questions facing believers today. From breaking down whether Gen Z is experiencing true revival or a social media movement, to arguing the rise of AI pastors and asking the hard question—Is America truly a Christian nation?—Antwoine and Lee hold nothing back. They close out with a raw, personal discussion on end-of-life ethics, military experiences, and trusting God through life's hardest transitions. 📌 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:Gen Z & Revival: Is the younger generation coming back to Jesus, or is it a new movement entirely? The Rise of AI Pastors: Could technology ever replace authentic spiritual leadership, love, and Holy Spirit revelation? Is America a Christian Nation? Confronting spiritual pride, deception, and what true kingdom fruit looks like. Life, Mercy, and End-of-Life Decisions: Navigating assisted suicide, hospice care, personal loss, and trusting God with our final breath. 🕊️ ABOUT NEHEMIAH ABILENE:Nehemiah Abilene is a year-long, faith-based program dedicated to housing, discipling, and restoring men into leaders of their homes and communities.🔗 Learn more or support the ministry: NehemiahAbilene.org📱 CashApp: $NehemiahAbi #SeasonedWithGrace #AntwoineHill #ChristianPodcast #GenZRevival #AIPastor #ChristianNationalism #NehemiahAbilene #SpiritualGrowth

  4. Sep 3

    Why 15 Years of Marriage Almost Broke Us (And How God Saved It) | Antwoine and Portia Hill | Seasoned with Grace

    "We took the long way around to get to where we are today..." In this deeply moving and unfiltered episode of ,Seasoned with Grace, host Antwoine Hill is joined by his wife, Portia, for a rare, honest look inside their 15+ years of marriage.Together, they open up about:Meeting as Teenagers & Being Unprepared: How unhealed childhood trauma and anger almost destroyed their early relationship.The Weight of Insecurity & Rage: Antwoine's raw confession about his struggles with mental health, emotional pain, and hating the man he saw in the mirror.Introverts vs. Extroverts: The unique challenge of navigating ministry, social settings, and feeling alone in marriage.The Turning Point of True Healing: How deep relationship growth, surrender to Christ, and intentional communication restored peace to their home.Whether you’re currently in a tough season in your marriage, wrestling with past hurts, or seeking hope that restoration is possible, this raw conversation will meet you right where you are.🕊️ ABOUT NEHEMIAH ABILENE:Nehemiah Abilene is a year-long, faith-based program dedicated to housing, discipling, and restoring men into leaders of their homes and families.🔗 Learn more or support the ministry: NehemiahAbilene.org📱 CashApp: $NehemiahAbi#SeasonedWithGrace #AntwoineHill #MarriageRestoration #FaithInAction #OvercomingTrauma #ChristianMarriage #SpiritualGrowth #NehemiahAbilene #ChristianPodcast

  5. Sep 3

    Marriage, Ministry, and Rebuilding Trust (Part 2) | Antwoine and Portia Hill | Seasoned with Grace

    In Part 2 of their honest marriage conversation, Antwoine and Portia Hill dive into what it really takes to fight for your relationship when life gets tough. From rapid-fire lightheartedness to transparent discussions about overcoming betrayal, financial hardship, and navigating ministry together, this episode shows that real restoration in marriage is possible.They reflect on their darkest seasons—including losing everything and living in an abandoned house—and how God met them in the middle of their failures to rebuild trust, teach true forgiveness, and grow their character. Whether you are navigating conflict, balancing family and ministry, or trying to heal past wounds, Antwoine and Portia offer encouragement, hope, and real-life wisdom to remind you never to give up on your marriage.Key Highlights:Rapid-Fire Fun: Who apologizes first, who spends more money, and who gives the best gifts.Faith & Finances: Trusting God when you’ve lost everything and learning contentment.Rebuilding Trust: The difference between forgiving someone and doing the work to restore trust.Navigating Conflict: Moving from shouting matches and running away to mature, healthy conversations.Encouragement for Couples: Real advice for husbands and wives on the brink of giving up.Watch now to be encouraged by a story of grace, growth, and God’s restoring power.🕊️ ABOUT NEHEMIAH ABILENE:Nehemiah Abilene is a year-long, faith-based program dedicated to housing, discipling, and restoring men into leaders of their homes and families.🔗 Learn more or support the ministry: NehemiahAbilene.org📱 CashApp: $NehemiahAbi#SeasonedWithGrace #AntwoineHill #MarriageRestoration #FaithInAction #OvercomingTrauma #ChristianMarriage #SpiritualGrowth #NehemiahAbilene #ChristianPodcast

  6. Sep 3

    Why Most People Miss True Intimacy With God ft. Chris Carroll | Seasoned With Grace

    In this raw and transparent episode of Seasoned with Grace, host Antwoine Hill sits down with military veteran Chris Carroll for an open, unscripted conversation about true spiritual intimacy, dying to self, and the trap of religious performance. Chris shares reflections from his time in the military, including being medevaced after an explosion in Afghanistan, and how those trials eventually led him into a personal relationship with Jesus. Together, Antwoine and Chris break down why so many believers get caught up in seeking the praise of man rather than the heart of God. They explore what it truly means to pursue Christ daily, overcome pride, and allow God to reveal Himself through authentic testimony and deep, personal relationship. 📌 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:• The Power of Testimony: Why sharing what God has done in your life breaks bondage for others. • Military & Combat Lessons: Chris’s experience in Iraq and Afghanistan, and his journey toward healing. • Dying to Self: Moving past religious performance, platform pride, and seeking human validation. • Daily Intimacy with Jesus: Learning to hear God's voice, surrender completely, and walk in real obedience. 🕊️ ABOUT NEHEMIAH ABILENE:Nehemiah Abilene is a year-long, faith-based program dedicated to housing, discipling, and restoring men into leaders of their homes and communities.🔗 Learn more or support the ministry: [NehemiahAbilene.org]📱 CashApp: $NehemiahAbi #SeasonedWithGrace #ChristianPodcast #FaithJourney #NehemiahAbilene #MilitaryVeteran #JesusFirst #SpiritualGrowth #Discipleship

  7. Jul 31

    Stepping Out in Faith When You Don’t Feel Ready | Antwoine Hill | Seasoned With Grace

    In this candid, straight-from-the-heart solo episode of Seasoned with Grace, host Antwoine Hill delivers a timely and convicting word on overcoming fear, letting go of excuses, and actively stepping into the purpose God has called you to walk in.It’s easy to talk about faith, but what does it look like when God asks you to move before you feel fully prepared? Antwoine breaks down the reality of self-doubt, spiritual obedience, and why waiting for "perfection" is often just fear in disguise.Whether you’re wrestling with a calling, feeling stuck in your faith walk, or needing encouragement to take that next big step, this message will challenge you to stop making excuses and trust that God provides everything you need along the way.📌 IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVER:• Overcoming Self-Doubt: Why God calls the unqualified and clothes them with His strength.• Faith vs. Excuses: Breaking down the subtle ways we delay obedience under the guise of "waiting on God."• Walking in Purpose: Taking practical, faithful action even when the outcome isn't crystal clear.• Behind the Scenes of Nehemiah Abilene: A transparent look at what God is doing through the ministry and the heart behind the mission.🕊️ ABOUT NEHEMIAH ABILENE:Nehemiah Abilene is a year-long, faith-based program dedicated to housing, discipling, and restoring men into leaders of their homes and communities.🔗 Learn more or support the ministry: NehemiahAbilene.org📱 CashApp: $NehemiahAbi

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Welcome to Seasoned with Grace! Rooted in the mission of Nehemiah Abilene (a 12 month, men's discipleship program), this podcast delivers unfiltered conversations, real testimonies, and Christ-centered discipleship designed to break chains and restore lives. Join us as we dive deep into the Word of God, stripping away religious tradition to uncover true spiritual fitness, Kingdom identity, and the life-changing power of grace. Whether you're seeking recovery, deeper wisdom, or a stronger walk with the Lord, there is a place for you here.