Brandon grew up learning how to survive early, navigating life largely on his own. What followed was a fast, dangerous world shaped by anger, loyalty, money, and choices made long before he understood their weight.

That path eventually led him to prison, a place Brandon now reflects on as the moment his life was forced to slow down and, in many ways, the reason he is still here today.

In part one of Brandon’s story, he shares what life looks like now after years of moving at full speed. He reflects on growing up around drugs and violence, selling at a young age, losing close friends, and how slowing down changed the way he sees the world. Through it all, he shares the lessons he’s still learning about patience, responsibility, faith, and what it means to live a different kind of life now.

This conversation is honest, raw, and deeply human. It’s a reminder that we often cross paths with people every day without knowing the life they’ve lived or what shaped the person in front of us.

In part two, Brandon returns to share the parts of his story he wasn’t ready to say out loud the first time we talked.

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Life does not always go the way we plan, and sometimes the challenges we face feel bigger than we can handle. In Part 2 of Angela Taylor’s story, she dives deeper into the valleys of life, sharing moments of doubt, heartbreak, and the struggle to balance personal faith with the pressures of parenthood and work.

Angela opens up about navigating difficult seasons, from professional setbacks to the emotional weight of raising a family while finances are tight. She shares how the lows in her life, including loss, frustration, and feeling powerless, have become opportunities for growth, healing, and a stronger faith.

Through her story, you will hear how leaning on God, seeking support, and facing struggles honestly can transform even the hardest seasons. Angela’s journey is a powerful reminder that hope, purpose, and resilience can be found in the darkest valleys.

What you will hear in Part 2:

• How to face moments of doubt and trust that God is in control
• The power of leaning into faith during personal and professional struggles
• Healing from past pain and breaking cycles for the next generation
• Why honesty, vulnerability, and seeking support are key to finding peace

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Faith isn’t always easy. Sometimes it is tested in ways that leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about life, God, and yourself. In this powerful conversation, Angela Taylor opens up about the valleys she has faced, moments of heartbreak, the challenge of managing family life on a tight budget, and feeling powerless in the midst of it all.

As she navigates the highs and lows of her business and the demands of parenthood, Angela shares how faith and perseverance helped her survive seasons that could have crushed her. She talks about the emotional toll of slow business, impossible decisions, and feeling like her prayers were not being answered, yet still finding hope and purpose when she needed it most.

If you have ever felt like life is out of your control, this episode is a raw reminder that God is at work even in the valleys. Angela’s story will challenge you to trust the process, lean into faith, and find strength when you feel powerless.

What you will hear in Part 1:

• How faith is tested when nothing seems to go right
• The struggle of carrying the weight of others’ lives while managing your own
• Finding hope in the midst of setbacks and disappointment
• Why trusting God during life’s valleys changes everything

Every life has a story worth telling. Follow Unspoken Lives Podcast on your favorite podcast app and join the conversation. Visit unspokenlivespodcast.com and follow @unspokenlivespodcast on Instagram.