In this powerful episode recorded live at the 2025 Salvation Army Commissioning event, we hear a heartfelt testimony from Gessica Pierre, a Salvation Army officer, and her spiritual mentor, Gloria Diavangama. What starts as a story about gratitude quickly unfolds into a practical masterclass on what authentic discipleship looks like — not in theory, but in real homes, real relationships, and real-life chaos.

 

Whether you're leading teens, parenting, or just trying to live a more consistent faith, this conversation delivers raw, relatable wisdom that will both challenge and encourage you.

 

Key Takeaways:

 
 Discipleship isn’t a program — it’s a presence.

Gloria’s most impactful ministry didn’t happen at a pulpit; it happened in her home, her car, and through consistent presence in Jessica’s life.

 
 Authenticity is transformative.

Jessica’s faith was reshaped when she saw that Christianity wasn’t a performance — it was something that could thrive even in the hard, messy parts of life.

 
 Teens don’t need a perfect example — they need a real one.

From seeing a healthy marriage to being lovingly corrected, Jessica shares how being included in everyday life helped her internalize spiritual truths.

 
 Legacy leadership happens when we invest deeply in a few.

Gloria’s intentional discipleship of Jessica eventually bore fruit not just in Jessica’s life, but in the lives Jessica now pours into as an officer, wife, and mom.

 

Reflection Questions:
Who invited you into their life in a way that shaped your faith?
What are simple ways you can create “access points” in your daily life for younger believers?
Are you modeling a faith that’s real enough for others to want to follow?

Learn more about Words of Life at https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife

 

In this powerful episode recorded live at the 2025 Salvation Army Commissioning event, we hear a heartfelt testimony from Gessica Pierre, a Salvation Army officer, and her spiritual mentor, Gloria Diavangama. What starts as a story about gratitude quickly unfolds into a practical masterclass on what authentic discipleship looks like &mdash; not in theory, but in real homes, real relationships, and real-life chaos.
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Whether you're leading teens, parenting, or just trying to live a more consistent faith, this conversation delivers raw, relatable wisdom that will both challenge and encourage you.
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Key Takeaways:
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<ol>
<li> Discipleship isn&rsquo;t a program &mdash; it&rsquo;s a presence.</li>
</ol>
Gloria&rsquo;s most impactful ministry didn&rsquo;t happen at a pulpit; it happened in her home, her car, and through consistent presence in Jessica&rsquo;s life.
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Authenticity is transformative.</li>
</ol>
Jessica&rsquo;s faith was reshaped when she saw that Christianity wasn&rsquo;t a performance &mdash; it was something that could thrive even in the hard, messy parts of life.
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Teens don&rsquo;t need a perfect example &mdash; they need a real one.</li>
</ol>
From seeing a healthy marriage to being lovingly corrected, Jessica shares how being included in everyday life helped her internalize spiritual truths.
&nbsp;
<ol>
<li> Legacy leadership happens when we invest deeply in a few.</li>
</ol>
Gloria&rsquo;s intentional discipleship of Jessica eventually bore fruit not just in Jessica&rsquo;s life, but in the lives Jessica now pours into as an officer, wife, and mom.
&nbsp;
Reflection Questions:
<ol>
<li>Who invited you into their life in a way that shaped your faith?</li>
<li>What are simple ways you can create &ldquo;access points&rdquo; in your daily life for younger believers?</li>
<li>Are you modeling a faith that&rsquo;s real enough for others to want to follow?</li>
</ol>
Learn more about Words of Life at&nbsp;<a href="https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife">https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife</a>
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WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.

Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testimonies & Teachings from the Salvation Army

WORDS OF LIFE is a 15-minute, weekly show from The Salvation Army. It features interviews and powerful testimonies, engaging conversations about topics impacting the church today, and deep dive Bible studies. The show is available on your favorite podcast store and is airing on more than 200 radio stations around the world.