I Am What I Am

religion, spirituality, christianity, education · EN

I Am What I Am exists to equip evangelical pastors and church leaders to recognize, respond to, and appropriately refer individuals experiencing intimate partner violence. Hosted by Felix D. Cervantes, this podcast combines biblical truth, practical ministry leadership, research-informed teaching, and real-world experience to help churches become places of safety, restoration, and hope.Each episode explores topics including recognizing abuse, trauma-informed pastoral care, referral pathways, church policies, leadership development, survivor advocacy, and building healthier ministry cultures. As the ministry grows, the podcast will also serve as the foundation for the I Am What I Am Training Institute, providing ongoing education, church resources, leadership training, and practical tools for pastors and ministry teams.Whether you are a pastor, elder, ministry leader, counselor, or church volunteer, this podcast will equip you to lead with wisdom, compassion, and biblical conviction