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Chaim Malespin is a highly respected Sergeant Major in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) reserves, serving in the elite Combat Engineering and Yahalom units with extensive experience in EOD, advanced explosive tactics, and special operations. For over two decades, he has served both active duty and reserve roles, including leadership in high-intensity operations and strategic missions that require precision, courage, and tactical innovation. Leveraging his extensive military leadership experience and strategic academic background — including a BA in Government, Diplomacy, and Strategy from Reichman University — Chaim transitioned into a life of humanitarian service and global advocacy. He is the Co-Founder and Chairman of the Aliyah Return Center, a major nonprofit based in the Galilee, focused on assisting Jewish immigrants and Israelis in need with shelter, education, language training, employment support, and community integration. The organization also runs programs supporting IDF soldiers and engages international volunteers who return home as informed supporters and ambassadors for Israel. In addition to ARC, Chaim champions global solidarity through The Faithful Galileans, which invites visitors to pray, serve, and learn in Israel, and through initiatives such as the Ambassador Academy, a discipleship and advocacy training program for believers and supporters worldwide.

Chaim and his family live in the Galilee, where his work continues to impact communities locally and internationally.

Chaim is married to Deanna, and they reside with their three children in the Galilee region of Israel, where they continue to host volunteers, teach, serve, and connect communities worldwide. 

Learn more:

• https://ChaimMalespin.com

• https://AliyahReturnCenter.com — Humanitarian aid & immigrant support

• https://FaithfulGalileans.com — Israel advocacy & prayer house— Discipleship & global training

In this episode of Let’s Talk God Things, Chaim joined us from Israel  to share firsthand insight into the mission of ARC, current realities in Israel, and what God is doing in this pivotal season.

Ocean Rasso

Youth Liberty Advocate | Public Speaker | Author | Podcast Host

Ocean Rasso is a dynamic 15-year-old constitutional conservative dedicated to preserving freedom for the next generation through education, advocacy, and leadership.

As a sought-after public speaker, author, and podcast host, Ocean has addressed thousands on topics of freedom, American values, and constitutional principles. He has shared stages with prominent conservative leaders, including Erich Pratt, Senior Vice President of Gun Owners of America; Sheriff Joe Arpaio, Former Sheriff of Maricopa County, “America’s Toughest Sheriff”; Shane Krauser, world-renowned Constitutional Scholar; and various federal and state legislatures.

His work focuses on empowering youth to defend liberty, with direct experience in Second Amendment advocacy, First Amendment protection, and constitutional values.

Speaking Experience

• Sought-after public speaker on freedom and American values, addressing thousands of attendees.

Media Appearances and Podcast Hosting

• Host of The Ocean Rasso Show, a weekly YouTube program launched in 2025, providing perspectives on political, cultural, and current events.

• Interviewed by Fox News, Blaze TV, Real America's Voice, and various podcasts.

• Heard on various radio shows across Arizona.

Publications

• Author of Preserving Freedom for the Next Generation (2025), a book examining principles to safeguard freedom, the history of liberty, and strategies for youth involvement. Endorsed by figures including Barry Goldwater Jr., Eric Metaxas, and U.S. Congressman Andy Biggs.

Leadership Roles

• President, TPUSA Club America Chapter (Current), focusing on educating youth on freedom and the Constitution.

• Youth liberty advocate since age 10, dedicated to educating, enlightening, and motivating peers on conservative principles.

Key Endorsements

• Barry Goldwater Jr. (Former U.S. Congressman):
  “We need to constantly look for young individuals such as Ocean who are scholarly, understand history, and will apply intellectual conservative principles.”

• Andy Biggs:
  “Ocean Rasso’s book is an important book. Don’t be fooled by his youth. He touches on the foundations of American civics and provides wise counsel on how to return to our roots.”

• Eric Metaxas (#1 New York Times Bestselling Author):
  “There is nothing more American than a young person rising up to defend freedom. Ocean Rasso’s commitment to this cause gives me real hope.”

• Joe Arpaio:
  “Ocean is an up-and-coming conservative young man. It is rare to see and hear such an intelligent young man.”

• Additional endorsements from Xi Van Fleet, Owen Anderson, Clarence Henderson, and Larry Schweikart.

Link to Finding My Father book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4J0TvoC 

Kevin Albright was born and raised in the United States. His journey has taken him around the globe, often in the face of world events. As a writer, engineer, entrepreneur, and storyteller, he views the world from a technical yet creative perspective with a spiritual worldview. His greatest joy comes from being a husband, father, and grandfather. His passion is the pursuit of his heavenly Father. His children are involved in ministries affecting the lives of the next generation. They impact others with the knowledge of their heavenly Father and walk in His presence. Today, he is blessed to be retired with his lovely wife in Arizona.

I was a happy child with hopes and dreams. At age 9, standing beside my mother’s bed in intensive care, my childhood was stolen. The one I trusted most inflicted the bullet wounds and beatings lying before me. Fear was an unknown emotion, and I knew nothing of the life of trauma and scars that lay ahead. As I was whisked secretly away in the middle of the night with my siblings, my story began. A traumatic journey battling the unknown, abandonment, and attempts to heal the wounds ensued, until I discovered the source of healing and the meaning of this life. My journey came with much suffering, but it’s not a story of despair. It’s a journey to healing and victory through the pain.

THE BEGINNING
Quietly from the dead of night, in a suburb on the outskirts of a Southern California city, something sinister slowly crossed the threshold of a once secure residence. The tumblers of the lock clicked into place by the prideful choices of a deceived leader. An evil presence cautiously stepped into the family room, leading a human accomplice in tow. Darkness filled every crevice of the room as evil spilled in. Unaware of the ominous creature or the human accomplice edging quietly closer, an innocent mother slumbered quietly, seemingly safe in her room. A long shadow grew down the hallway as the evil force closed in to clinch its victory. The sinister presence took power over the accomplice by invitation, not by force. The accomplice reached for the weapons that accompanied her and executed the maliciously prepared plan of evil. Armed with a pipe and shotgun, the accomplice viciously attacked the unsuspecting mother.

THE JOURNEY
A cast of unseen actors’ plot to destroy a pastor’s family after the once loved leader leaves his church in shambles, and his wife for dead in a sinister act. Spiritual forces must stop the family before they become a threat to their kingdom. As praying saints rally, heavenly forces intervene in an epic battle. When the eldest son becomes a target, he must fight his deepest scars to save his life. The book is based on a true story mixed with a glimpse of warring battles behind the veil of our reality. The story surrounds the passion of a heavenly Father who loves us beyond our struggles and never let’s go. The journey will lead you through deep scars and a struggle to find the one who heals them. The story is told from three perspectives: past, present, and from behind the realm of this world. Will our hero defeat the darkness and find his true Father? Fasten your seat belt and prepare for a fast-paced journey of a lifetime.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS
“With its gripping account of personal tragedies, Finding My Father probes into deep questions about the reality of evil. In the tradition of C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, Kevin surfaces dark questions about spiritual battles we all may face with Satan. It’s a needed focus on the neglected area of where the battleground for our wellbeing really lies.”

• Lorna Dueck, TV Host and Media Commentator, Context with Lorna Dueck, Faith Commentary Writer; The Globe and Mail

“This fantastic true story is a classic. It represents a young man re-building his life and soaring above his past with insight and vision.”

• Bonnie L. Parker, Executive World Missions Director ABEA, Founder of Living Springs Ministries

“I don’t know why some people have more pain in their lives than others. Kevin has certainly had his share. But as I read this powerful, engaging journey of his life, the word that kept coming to me was…’redemption’. Pain has a way of bringing that about in our lives. If you’re looking for an authentic, frank story of God’s redemption in the midst of turmoil, this book is for you”.

• Roger Cross, President Emeritus Youth for Christ/USA

Link to Finding My Father book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4J0TvoC 

Kevin Albright was born and raised in the United States. His journey has taken him around the globe, often in the face of world events. As a writer, engineer, entrepreneur, and storyteller, he views the world from a technical yet creative perspective with a spiritual worldview. His greatest joy comes from being a husband, father, and grandfather. His passion is the pursuit of his heavenly Father. His children are involved in ministries affecting the lives of the next generation. They impact others with the knowledge of their heavenly Father and walk in His presence. Today, he is blessed to be retired with his lovely wife in Arizona.

I was a happy child with hopes and dreams. At age 9, standing beside my mother’s bed in intensive care, my childhood was stolen. The one I trusted most inflicted the bullet wounds and beatings lying before me. Fear was an unknown emotion, and I knew nothing of the life of trauma and scars that lay ahead. As I was whisked secretly away in the middle of the night with my siblings, my story began. A traumatic journey battling the unknown, abandonment, and attempts to heal the wounds ensued, until I discovered the source of healing and the meaning of this life. My journey came with much suffering, but it’s not a story of despair. It’s a journey to healing and victory through the pain.

THE BEGINNING
Quietly from the dead of night, in a suburb on the outskirts of a Southern California city, something sinister slowly crossed the threshold of a once secure residence. The tumblers of the lock clicked into place by the prideful choices of a deceived leader. An evil presence cautiously stepped into the family room, leading a human accomplice in tow. Darkness filled every crevice of the room as evil spilled in. Unaware of the ominous creature or the human accomplice edging quietly closer, an innocent mother slumbered quietly, seemingly safe in her room. A long shadow grew down the hallway as the evil force closed in to clinch its victory. The sinister presence took power over the accomplice by invitation, not by force. The accomplice reached for the weapons that accompanied her and executed the maliciously prepared plan of evil. Armed with a pipe and shotgun, the accomplice viciously attacked the unsuspecting mother.

THE JOURNEY
A cast of unseen actors’ plot to destroy a pastor’s family after the once loved leader leaves his church in shambles, and his wife for dead in a sinister act. Spiritual forces must stop the family before they become a threat to their kingdom. As praying saints rally, heavenly forces intervene in an epic battle. When the eldest son becomes a target, he must fight his deepest scars to save his life. The book is based on a true story mixed with a glimpse of warring battles behind the veil of our reality. The story surrounds the passion of a heavenly Father who loves us beyond our struggles and never let’s go. The journey will lead you through deep scars and a struggle to find the one who heals them. The story is told from three perspectives: past, present, and from behind the realm of this world. Will our hero defeat the darkness and find his true Father? Fasten your seat belt and prepare for a fast-paced journey of a lifetime.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS
“With its gripping account of personal tragedies, Finding My Father probes into deep questions about the reality of evil. In the tradition of C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, Kevin surfaces dark questions about spiritual battles we all may face with Satan. It’s a needed focus on the neglected area of where the battleground for our wellbeing really lies.”

• Lorna Dueck, TV Host and Media Commentator, Context with Lorna Dueck, Faith Commentary Writer; The Globe and Mail

“This fantastic true story is a classic. It represents a young man re-building his life and soaring above his past with insight and vision.”

• Bonnie L. Parker, Executive World Missions Director ABEA, Founder of Living Springs Ministries

“I don’t know why some people have more pain in their lives than others. Kevin has certainly had his share. But as I read this powerful, engaging journey of his life, the word that kept coming to me was…’redemption’. Pain has a way of bringing that about in our lives. If you’re looking for an authentic, frank story of God’s redemption in the midst of turmoil, this book is for you”.

• Roger Cross, President Emeritus Youth for Christ/USA

Link to Finding My Father book on Amazon: https://a.co/d/4J0TvoC 

Kevin Albright was born and raised in the United States. His journey has taken him around the globe, often in the face of world events. As a writer, engineer, entrepreneur, and storyteller, he views the world from a technical yet creative perspective with a spiritual worldview. His greatest joy comes from being a husband, father, and grandfather. His passion is the pursuit of his heavenly Father. His children are involved in ministries affecting the lives of the next generation. They impact others with the knowledge of their heavenly Father and walk in His presence. Today, he is blessed to be retired with his lovely wife in Arizona.

I was a happy child with hopes and dreams. At age 9, standing beside my mother’s bed in intensive care, my childhood was stolen. The one I trusted most inflicted the bullet wounds and beatings lying before me. Fear was an unknown emotion, and I knew nothing of the life of trauma and scars that lay ahead. As I was whisked secretly away in the middle of the night with my siblings, my story began. A traumatic journey battling the unknown, abandonment, and attempts to heal the wounds ensued, until I discovered the source of healing and the meaning of this life. My journey came with much suffering, but it’s not a story of despair. It’s a journey to healing and victory through the pain.

THE BEGINNING
Quietly from the dead of night, in a suburb on the outskirts of a Southern California city, something sinister slowly crossed the threshold of a once secure residence. The tumblers of the lock clicked into place by the prideful choices of a deceived leader. An evil presence cautiously stepped into the family room, leading a human accomplice in tow. Darkness filled every crevice of the room as evil spilled in. Unaware of the ominous creature or the human accomplice edging quietly closer, an innocent mother slumbered quietly, seemingly safe in her room. A long shadow grew down the hallway as the evil force closed in to clinch its victory. The sinister presence took power over the accomplice by invitation, not by force. The accomplice reached for the weapons that accompanied her and executed the maliciously prepared plan of evil. Armed with a pipe and shotgun, the accomplice viciously attacked the unsuspecting mother.

THE JOURNEY
A cast of unseen actors’ plot to destroy a pastor’s family after the once loved leader leaves his church in shambles, and his wife for dead in a sinister act. Spiritual forces must stop the family before they become a threat to their kingdom. As praying saints rally, heavenly forces intervene in an epic battle. When the eldest son becomes a target, he must fight his deepest scars to save his life. The book is based on a true story mixed with a glimpse of warring battles behind the veil of our reality. The story surrounds the passion of a heavenly Father who loves us beyond our struggles and never let’s go. The journey will lead you through deep scars and a struggle to find the one who heals them. The story is told from three perspectives: past, present, and from behind the realm of this world. Will our hero defeat the darkness and find his true Father? Fasten your seat belt and prepare for a fast-paced journey of a lifetime.

EDITORIAL REVIEWS
“With its gripping account of personal tragedies, Finding My Father probes into deep questions about the reality of evil. In the tradition of C.S. Lewis’ Screwtape Letters, Kevin surfaces dark questions about spiritual battles we all may face with Satan. It’s a needed focus on the neglected area of where the battleground for our wellbeing really lies.”

• Lorna Dueck, TV Host and Media Commentator, Context with Lorna Dueck, Faith Commentary Writer; The Globe and Mail

“This fantastic true story is a classic. It represents a young man re-building his life and soaring above his past with insight and vision.”

• Bonnie L. Parker, Executive World Missions Director ABEA, Founder of Living Springs Ministries

“I don’t know why some people have more pain in their lives than others. Kevin has certainly had his share. But as I read this powerful, engaging journey of his life, the word that kept coming to me was…’redemption’. Pain has a way of bringing that about in our lives. If you’re looking for an authentic, frank story of God’s redemption in the midst of turmoil, this book is for you”.

• Roger Cross, President Emeritus Youth for Christ/USA

Garry and Susan Swafford are Servants of Jesus in the Ministry of Hope & Healing. For nearly three decades Susan has led Broken from Silence, a Christ-centered ministry offering biblically-based discipleship for post-abortion healing and life trauma recovery. Transformed by God’s miraculous restoration in her own life, she now guides women from shame to freedom through 11-week Bible studies and equips churches and facilitators to walk alongside those carrying hidden pain from abortion and life's traumas. Her journey reflects divine leading into ministry, impacting churches nationwide alongside events like the Building Bridges conference. Passionate about redemption, she shares how the Lord redeems pain for His glory.

You can visit her website at https://www.brokenfromsilence.org/ to learn more about her ministry.

What if the God story that changed your life could be the very testimony that may bring healing to someone else? Let's Talk God Things is a heartfelt, Christ-centered weekly radio program and podcast dedicated to celebrating the undeniable ways God moves in people’s lives today. Each episode invites guests to share inspiring testimonies of miracles, answered prayers, divine encounters, and powerful moments of intervention that bring glory and honor to God. These real-life stories offer hope and healing for listeners who have walked through trauma, tragedy, loss, or long-standing wounds—reminding them that God still restores, rescues, and performs the extraordinary.

Hosted by David & Denise Blakeslee, co-founders of BlessingBroker.com, Realtors with HomeSmart and leaders of TheHeartAndHomesTeam.com and authors of GodThingBook.com, their new radio show called Let's Talk God Things creates a warm, faith-filled space where God’s goodness is celebrated and lives are encouraged, uplifted, and transformed.

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In this inaugural episode of Let’s Talk God Things with David & Denise Blakeslee, David and Denise introduce the heart, vision, and calling behind the show. This premiere broadcast sets the foundation for why sharing “God things” matters—and how recognizing God’s hand at work can strengthen faith, ignite hope, and change lives.

Listeners are invited into the Blakeslees’ personal journey of faith, obedience, and testimony, including how God led them to create a platform dedicated to real-life stories of His goodness, provision, and divine intervention. This episode establishes the purpose of the show: to boldly talk about God in everyday life and encourage others to see that what may seem ordinary is often anything but—it must be a God thing.

Whether you’re new to faith, growing in your walk, or simply needing encouragement, this introductory episode invites you to listen with expectation and join the conversation as we begin talking about God things together.

Join David and Denise each Friday at 4 pm at Faith Talk 1360 or on other podcast platforms.