Join Victor and Jessica as they share their inspiring journey of friendship, faith, and building a welcoming home. Discover the power of prayer, encouragement, and unconditional love in relationships. Listen now and learn how to make your house a home! About the guests, Victor and Jessica DiSanzo:Victor and Jessica met as Hard as Nails missionaries in 2013. They got along great as missionaries and always had a special connection. Upon leaving Hard as Nails in 2013 they remained close friends. For the next 8 years, their friendship grew with frequent phone calls and yearly visits. Finally, in 2021, Victor worked up the courage to ask Jessica on a date and they were then married in June 2023. Victor and Jessica use the formational knowledge from Hard as Nails often in their marriage and desire to provide a home where people will always feel welcomed, loved, and inspired to grow closer to Jesus. In this episode, your host, Justin, together with Victor and Jessica DiSanzo discuss: * Meeting as Missionaries: Dive into the story of how Victor and Jessica first crossed paths as Hard as Nails missionaries in 2013 and the special connection they shared during that time. * Eight Years of Friendship: Explore the evolution of their relationship from close friends post-missionary work to the moment in 2021 when Victor mustered the courage to ask Jessica on a date. * Integration of Faith and Formation: Discuss how Victor and Jessica draw on their formational knowledge from Hard as Nails Missionaries to enrich their marriage and guide their commitment to fostering an environment centered on faith. * Creating a Welcoming Home: Delve into the couple\'s vision for their home, where people feel not only welcomed and loved but also inspired to grow closer to Jesus. Key Takeaways: * Discover how a friendship built on faith and vulnerability blossomed into a strong, committed marriage * Learn the importance of praying together daily to avoid arguments and stay connected as a couple * Explore how serving others can provide a foundation for a meaningful career and life of service * Gain insights into the role of understanding, celebrating, and encouraging kids as a teacher * Learn how to make your home welcoming by allowing people to be themselves and consistently communicating that they are welcome “When people hurt you or when people wrong you. I think going off of what Jessica said, just having that person to go home to and to process situations with is so, so helpful… I think what we really encourage each other to do is, number one, recognize that that person is still a child of God.” -Victor and Jessica DiSanzo Connect with Victor and Jessica DiSanzo: Instagram: @victordisanzo (https://www.instagram.com/victordisanzo/) @jessicadisanzo (https://www.instagram.com/jessicadisanzo) Connect with Justin Fatica: Email: [email protected] Twitter: https://twitter.com/JustinFatica Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JustinFatica Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/justinfatica/?hl=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JustinFatica Justin’s Books: Hard As Nails: https://www.amazon.com/Hard-Nails-Mission-Awaken-Youth/dp/0385527179/ref=tmm_pap_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1696950768&sr=8-5 You\'re Amazing: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-a-message-of-hope-that-will-change-your-life-forever Win It All: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/win-it-all-the-way-to-heaven-for-catholic-teens 40-Day Prayer Workout: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/prayer-workout-devotional-book-40-days-of-biblical-reflections Children\'s Book: https://amazingnation.shop/collections/books/products/youre-amazing-childrens-book Show notes by Podcastologist: Hanz Jimuel Alvarez Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You\'re the expert. Your podcast will prove it.