In this heartfelt episode of Healing & Becoming, Coach Tamika sits down with acclaimed writer and filmmaker Jesús Canchola Sánchez to discuss the deeply personal journey of returning home to Jesus Christ after seasons of emptiness and wandering. Through his powerful testimony and creative work, Jesús shares how faith, storytelling, and self-discovery are woven together to heal and inspire.

About Jesús Canchola Sánchez:

Jesús is a celebrated author, playwright, filmmaker, and actor with a remarkable creative career. His writing journey began early—at just 7 years old, he had his first short story published in his Chicago elementary school newspaper. He is the author of the children's book Pepito Has a Doll (2021) and will release his highly anticipated first novel, Escape From Natura Meta, in 2025.

Jesús’s achievements include:

• Winner of the Pregones Theater Asunción Playwrights Competition
• Recipient of the Hispanic Playwrights in Residence Award by INTAR Theater
• Writer and director of the Mexican feature film Bittersweet Waters (2019)
• Producer on Telemundo’s Las Comadres con Gloria B (2008–2010)
• Actor and performer on stage at The Public Theater, Pregones Theater, Fringe NYC, and NBC’s Late Night with Conan O’Brien

Now, with Escape From Natura Meta, Jesús takes his storytelling to new heights by infusing it with Christian themes inspired by his own faith journey of returning to God.

What We Discuss in This Episode:

• The journey of returning home to Christ after years of searching for fulfillment in the wrong places.
• How faith inspired his upcoming dystopian novel, Escape From Natura Meta.
• Parallels between his own life and the journey of Gabriel, the protagonist of his novel.
• How his creative voice and mission have evolved to reflect Christian values and deeper purpose.
• Why true healing often begins with letting go of emptiness and rediscovering God’s love.

Get Jesús’s Work:

 Pre-order Escape From Natura Meta → Amazon Link

 Learn more → www.jesuscancholasanchez.com

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