Óptica: Reflective Faith and Latinidad

Gabriel Salguero
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Óptica: Reflective Faith & Latinidad is hosted by Pastor Gabriel Salguero—a podcast at the intersection of faith, culture, and Latinidad. Dr. Gabriel Salguero is the lead pastor at The Gathering Place in Orlando Florida and the National Latino Evangelical Coalition president, a coalition of Hispanic Evangelical congregations from across the United States. He is known for his profound insights on some of the most challenging themes for our society today and their impact on the growing Latino and multiethnic church.

  1. ¿Qué es la vida? "Ética, Moral & Fe Podcast | Pastor Gabriel Salguero

    12/04/2025

    ¿Qué es la vida? "Ética, Moral & Fe Podcast | Pastor Gabriel Salguero

    Escucha el Segmento Radial, "Ética, Moral, y Fe", con el periodista Gustavo Marquez y Pastor Gabriel Salguero en 1440 am, buenavidaradio.com, y Tunein Buena Vida Radio (Alexa)

    14 min
  2. Etica, Moral & Fe | Pastor Gabriel Salguero

    11/25/2025

    Etica, Moral & Fe | Pastor Gabriel Salguero

    Escucha el Segmento Radial, "Ética, Moral, y Fe", con el periodista Gustavo Marquez y Pastor Gabriel Salguero en 1440 am, www.buenavidaradio.com, y Tunein Buena Vida Radio (Alexa)

    20 min

  3. 10/31/2025

    Discipling in a Culture of Drift | Optica Podcast

    In this episode of Optica with Dr. Gabriel Salguero, we explore what it means to disciple in a culture of drift — a world where people are subtly pulled away from intentional living, deep relationships, and truth. Dr. Salguero discusses how overstimulation, passive consumption, and disconnection can cause us to lose our anchors — and how faith, formation, and community can bring us back to purpose and depth.🎧 Watch, reflect, and learn how to resist the drift.👁️ Optica — Open your eyes and see what God is doing.#Optica #FaithAndCulture #Discipleship #ChristianLeadership #GabrielSalguero #ResistTheDrift

    13 min

  4. 10/03/2025

    Mental Health & Soul Care | Optica Podcast

    Welcome to Optica! In this episode, Pastor Gabriel talks about the urgent need for the church to respond to today’s mental health crisis with wisdom, compassion, and soul care.🔹 Why mental health matters to the gospel🔹 How anxiety, depression, and trauma affect daily life🔹 Breaking stigma and overspiritualization in the church🔹 Practical steps for leaders, pastors, parents, and counselorsThe church is called to be a place of healing for body, mind, and soul. Let’s open our eyes and see what God is doing.🙏 Like, share, and subscribe for more conversations on faith, leadership, and holistic healing.#MentalHealth #ChurchLeadership #SoulCare #OpticaPodcast #PastorGabrielSalguero #PastorsSalguero #LatinoChurch #Latinos #

    10 min

  5. 08/23/2025

    The Sound of Silence | Optica Podcast

    In this episode of Óptica with Dr. Gabriel Salguero, we explore “The Sound of Silence”—why so many pastors and churches remain quiet about issues that deeply impact their communities, neighbors, and nation.Pastor Gabriel addresses the fears, misunderstandings, and lack of knowledge that often keep leaders silent, and challenges us to reclaim our prophetic witness in the public sphere. The Gospel calls us not only to preach on Sundays but also to care about what happens Monday through Saturday.Join us as we reflect on how the church can speak with clarity, courage, and love—bringing transformative, gospel-centered change to society.👉 Don’t forget to subscribe, share, and continue the conversation.⸻Hashtags:#OpticaPodcast #GabrielSalguero #TheSoundOfSilence #ChurchLeadership #ChristianWitness #FaithAndJustice #PublicTheology #LatinoEvangelical #KingdomLeadership #GospelCentered

    10 min

  6. 07/31/2025

    Christian Selective Outrage | Optica Podcast

    Why do many Christians loudly condemn the sins of celebrities—while staying silent when those same sins appear in our own churches, leaders, or political allies?In this episode of Optica, Dr. Gabriel Salguero explores the troubling issue of selective outrage in the Christian community. With real examples, thoughtful reflection, and a call to consistent, biblical accountability, this conversation challenges us to be people of truth, not convenience.We’re called to speak against injustice—but can we do it objectively, even when it hits close to home?📣 Join the conversation and share your thoughts below!👁️ Open your eyes. See what God is doing.

    13 min

  7. 06/25/2025

    Sanctified Commerce: Unpacking the Evangelical Industrial Complex | Optica Podcast

    🎥 Welcome to another episode of Optica! Today, Pastor Gabriel Salguero dives deep into a topic that continues to shape modern faith: The Evangelical Industrial Complex and the Rise of Celebrity Pastors. 🔍 Are we prioritizing platforms over authentic faith? Are we trading theological depth for social media influence? And what does it mean when Jesus begins to disappear from the center of our public witness? Join the conversation as we reflect on: The dangers of fame-driven faith The cult of celebrity in evangelicalism The need for examined, humble discipleship How intentions matter more than impressions 🙌 If this message resonates with you, subscribe, like, and share with someone who needs to hear it. 📌 “Is what we do—and why we do it—reflecting the character of Jesus or feeding our desire to be known?” #Optica #Evangelicalism #FaithAndFame #GabrielSalguero #ChristianLeadership #CelebrityPastors #Discipleship #JesusAtTheCenter

    13 min

  8. 05/08/2025

    LET THEM SUFFER: WHEN LOVE LEAVES HOME | OPTICA PODCAST

    Dr. Gabriel Salguero introduces an episode of Optica focused on encouraging a sober and gospel-centered approach to humanitarian assistance and foreign aid. They aim to shift the conversation from partisan debates to a biblically grounded discussion informed by Christian values, particularly those found in scripture.Key points include: • Scripture’s Guidance: While the Bible isn’t a public policy manual, it provides moral and spiritual principles (e.g., stewardship, caring for the poor and vulnerable) that can guide how Christians approach topics like foreign aid. • Avoiding Partisan Lenses: Christians are encouraged to analyze issues through the lens of the gospel rather than political affiliations. • Biblical Mandates: References are made to passages such as Matthew 25 and Proverbs, which call for compassion toward the hungry, poor, and strangers, and Micah 6:8 on doing justice and loving mercy. • Christian Values: Stewardship, compassion, justice, and the sanctity of life are central. The speaker challenges listeners to consider how being pro-life relates to supporting humanitarian efforts that save lives. • Global Neighbor Love: Drawing from the parable of the Good Samaritan, the speaker asks what it means to “love your neighbor” in a global context, especially when facing issues like disease, poverty, and global crises. • Invitation to Reflect: The episode aims not to give definitive answers, but to invite deeper, gospel-centered reflection and dialogue about how Christians engage with complex global issues.

    30 min
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Óptica: Reflective Faith & Latinidad is hosted by Pastor Gabriel Salguero—a podcast at the intersection of faith, culture, and Latinidad. Dr. Gabriel Salguero is the lead pastor at The Gathering Place in Orlando Florida and the National Latino Evangelical Coalition president, a coalition of Hispanic Evangelical congregations from across the United States. He is known for his profound insights on some of the most challenging themes for our society today and their impact on the growing Latino and multiethnic church.

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