Im a servant of Jesus Christ, “Missionary” 43 years young, married for 23 years to my wife amd sister in Christ Ashely. We have 4 beautiful children. Two girls amd two boys. Girls are in college with full student athlete scholarships. One in North Alabama runs long distance. And the young one enrolled at Oral Roberts university in Tulsa OK running short distance. Our boy Oscar is a junior and baby Jordan will be a freshman this comimg year. Honored and blessed with a beautiful family. Im a Hispanic born in a small towm 1 hour south of san antonio called “Cotulla” cowboys/cowgirls. Been there all my life (43 years) like 90% Hispanics grew up catholic (red to the bone) lol! And then converted to Christian when i was about 12 years old (1992) backslid like every good christian does lol, i dropped out in the 11 grade, after passing all of my TASS test. I was hooked on cocaine and booz and woman, couldnt take it anymore! Was living at the time wity my gma. Called up my parents to come pick me up. Took a year off, regatherd myself amd eventually recieved my GED in may of 99! Immediately went to work in the secular, first 4 years i had about 10 jobs lol, super unstable to saybthe least! In 2004 a golden opportunity came honking not knocking! It was the union pacific railroad! Only God! I worked there for 10 years all midnight shift, then came my children, i was never home. In 2013 the eagle ford shale (oil field) hit amd i resigned from yhe railroad to persue the oil field, landed a job with a great furtune 500 company. From 2013 to 2024 i dedicated myself to that oilfield working across 8 counties in south texas! In September of 2020 during covid is when the Lord came and spoke to me. I still remeber where i was. He said, “i need you to sow a seed” being a backsliding christian remeber! Lol, i knew immediately what to do. Without hesitation i sowed! (Mark 4:13) got comected with an evangelical in north texas, we produced two christian tejano albums in the next two years! “La Unica Paz” = The only peace” and the second album “Sale el Sol” = The Sun Rises” the first one gets considered for a latin grammy (christian) category, made the top 80 for consideration, almost made the nominations! So we hit the road helping the evangelist with revivals across texas! At that time we run tye sound amd lights. Little by little the evangelist calls me to the altar to share at that point my testimony. I wanted nothing to do woth the pulpit! I was “comfortable “ behind the mixer board. After two years the Lord removes us from the evangelical field and brings us to a local church here in homtown cotulla, called “La Vina Del Senor” The Vine of the Lord” i said here? Lol! Two years later we get imstructed the “sound doctrine “ and like they say the rest is “History” we went from being “comfortable “ behind the mixer to now preaching the gospel of Jesus Chirst behingvthe pulpit! In dec of 23, the Lord gave us a ministry! Its his, we just the ugly administration lol, remember hes the vine we are the branches! In jan if this year i was still at the secular job makikg well over 6 figures! I had been in prayer for the Lord to remove me or my secular job! I wanted to serve Jesus “full time” well jan 17 of this year it happened! Im now 4 months full time and four years of the obedience walk. We are nonprofit 501c all tax deductible. Outreach ministry available 24/7 we are here to serve not to be served! Amen.

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  I was born in Alabama, a small Appalachian town where life began with challenges that shaped my resilience and determination. From the ages of 8 to 15, I endured significant hardships, and at 15, I made the courageous decision to leave home and move in with my grandmother — the one person who offered safety without judgment or questions. That experience became the foundation of my strength and perseverance.

I began my career in Human Resources at a young age and have now spent 31 years building a successful career in corporate America. Along the way, I married in 1992 and became a proud mother to my son in 1993. Today, I continue to invest in my personal and professional growth as I work toward earning my third degree, including my master’s, while remaining passionate about leadership, people, and creating positive impact through my work.

Kimberly Weaks is a passionate voice for restoration, purpose, and transformation. As the founder of Be Empowered Worldwide, a nonprofit dedicated to serving young adult women and girls who have experienced trauma, Kimberly walks boldly in her calling to be a bridge between brokenness and healing.

She is the host of The Evolution of Rahab podcast, where she tells raw and redemptive stories through the lens of faith—helping women navigate shame, rejection, and restoration with truth and transparency. Her podcast and workshops reflect her belief that your past doesn’t cancel your purpose—it prepares you for it.

Kimberly is also the author of Evolution of Rahab, a powerful devotional-style work that blends biblical insight with real-life lessons. Whether speaking from a pulpit, a podcast mic, or a women’s circle, she brings her full self—faith-filled, fire-tested, and forward-moving.

When Kimberly speaks, she doesn’t just inspire. She equips. She challenges. She brings light into dark places and reminds women that redemption is real and available. She knows what it’s like to be on the other side of pain, and she’s committed to helping others cross over too.

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Music for all Beyond The Assault episodes were created by Britley and Devon Campbell.  A couple grounded in the love of God with a desire to reach others through music.  Devon's skillful production and musical talent are a perfect match for the flawless and heartfelt vocals of his wife, Britley.  We at Beyond The Assault are thankful for your time, talent, and willingness to join us on this journey of healing.

Irish Jean Benton is a resident of Concord, North Carolina.

Irish is a self-published Author, writing four books in recent years, with her first title being ‘Breaking His Silence’ which depicts her story of surviving domestic violence and abuse.

This title won her the 2016 Author of The Year Award through Queen City Awards in Charlotte NC.

Irish became a member of the Charlotte Mecklenburg Domestic Violence Speakers Bureau through the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Support Services training program in 2017.  

Irish has had the opportunity to speak at many events to spread awareness on this national issue.

In October of 2022 Irish received the Jill Dinwiddie ‘Courage to Soar’ award given by the Jamie Kimble Foundation for Courage in Charlotte NC. 

She is currently an advocate to domestic violence victims with which she helps find safe housing and resources to assist women and children in the state of North Carolina and she also practices Christian Counseling and Coaching services with her H.O.P.E (Helping Other People Evolve) ministry.

Irish felt that women needed a guide and compass to not only survive after the traumatic experiences of domestic violence or toxic relationships.  The goal for her books is to teach women self-improvement and empowerment. Irish preaches self-love is the best love and gift we can only give to ourselves.

One of Irish’s favorite quotes comes from the movie ‘The Woman King.’

IN ORDER TO BE A WARRIOR, YOU MUST KILL THE TEARS!

A life that looks “on track” can still be one phone call away from a before-and-after. Jennifer Langford Massy joins us to share the story of selling everything, moving to the coast of Nicaragua, and discovering that a hidden fight with bipolar disorder and major depression was growing at the same time. When they returned to the States to get help, her husband died by suicide, and Jennifer found herself navigating a kind of grief that’s heavy, complicated, and often surrounded by stigma.

We talk candidly about suicide loss, mental health, and what it means to survive the first wave. Jennifer explains why she felt compelled to tell the truth publicly instead of staying silent, and how that choice became part of her healing and her ministry. We also get into practical grief support: counseling, boundaries when people flood you with advice, and why a grief playlist of worship music (and a few secular songs) can sometimes say what you can’t.

Jennifer also shares how writing became therapy through her “Jen Thoughts” posts and how she’s shaping years of reflections into a future book centered on what she calls the sacrament of grief. To close, we zoom out to purpose and rebuilding: her jewelry business, her heart for women who are sole providers, and a nonprofit vision called Soul Provider.

If you’ve been searching for honest conversations about grief, faith, suicide bereavement, and healing after loss, this one will meet you where you are. Subscribe, share this with someone who needs it, and leave a review to help more people find these stories. What’s one practice that has helped you hold on to hope?

Lydia Davis (Jones)  is a counselor and life coach with a passion for empowering individuals and families to be their best and truest selves.  Born and raised in Corpus Christi, Texas, Lydia is a product of two educator parents who are well known for their community work, which is something very near and dear to Lydia’s heart. Lydia has been a volunteer grief counselor as well as directing her campus Backpack Buddies program that provided meals for low-income families in the community.

Lydia is a graduate of The University of Texas at San Antonio with a Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Interdisciplinary Studies as well as a Masters of Arts Degree in Counseling from Prairie View A&M University.  Lydia has served diligently and tirelessly in the field of education for almost 15 years and is presently a Middle School Lead Counselor in Spring ISD. As a certified counselor, she assists students with conflict resolution, crisis management, peer mediation, and college and career readiness. Lydia truly has a heart for kids, creating innovative social emotional curriculum, which seeks to improve peer relationships, help teens navigate through current world events, combat bullying, and create open dialogue with parents and teachers.

Lydia is also a certified Life Coach and founder of Lyter Life Coaching where she helps clients set goals to overcome obstacles holding them back and improve their careers and relationships.   Lydia’s goal is to improve family dynamics and help bridge communication gaps that prevent families from having open and productive dialogue.

Hey, my name is Isaac. I have been doing design and web application development work for over 19 years. I enjoy solving hard problems with code and love getting the job done. I have worked with various frameworks/libraries and languages; PHP, MySQL, CSS, Sass, Vuejs, Reactjs, WordPress, WooCommerce, Laravel and Rails,  just to name a few. I consider myself a full stack web application developer and can jump into a project and get quickly rooted. I’m highly motivated, deadline-driven and love to learn more about my field daily. I’m constantly reading, watching videos and tutorials and that's what I do just for fun! I’m a husband and a father, so in terms of provision and having great work ethic, that’s very important to me. I find it very fulfilling when a project has successfully been completed or when a full-on launch has deployed glitch-free. That’s just a little bit about me, but I would love to hear more about you and your project and how we can potentially work together. 

Denise Oakes is a sexual assault and domestic violence survivor turned passionate advocate, dedicated to empowering others to find healing and strength. She is the author of Finding Beauty In Brokenness, where she shares her journey of resilience and restoration. As a Registered Nurse, Denise brings compassion and care to both her professional and personal life. Above all, she is a proud mother to her son, who continues to inspire her purpose and drive to make a difference.

Meet Davie Doles -  wife, mother, and student, she shares her journey of discovering and living the true to herself. Davie is passionate about helping others, spreading joy, and following Jesus. “I believe we all have a story, we all have value, and I seek to lift all voices up in love.”

Music for all Beyond The Assault episodes were created by Britley and Devon Campbell.  A couple grounded in the love of God with a desire to reach others through music.  Devon's skillful production and musical talent are a perfect match for the flawless and heartfelt vocals of his wife, Britley.  We at Beyond The Assault are thankful for your time, talent, and willingness to join us on this journey of healing.