Rev. Rudy and Rev. Dr. Tanya Paniagua bring more than two decades of experience in Christian counseling, coaching, ministry, and leadership. Their work integrates theology, psychology, and personal story to help individuals, couples, families, and leaders pursue healing, growth, and wholeness.

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Dr. Tanya is the founder of Breath of Life Foundation, an organization committed to walking
people toward hope in heart, mind, body, and spirit while equipping others to do the same.
Through Breath of Life, Rudy and Tanya provide Christian counseling, coaching, mentoring, and transformational teaching, while helping equip the Church to address mental and emotional health with biblical wisdom, compassion, and practical tools.

Rudy and Tanya also serve as Associate Pastors at The Truth | La Verdad in Montclair,
California. Both are ordained ministers with the Assemblies of God. Rev. Rudy holds a Master’s degree in Theology and Ministry and is currently pursuing a doctorate in Global Leadership. Rev. Dr. Tanya holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Counseling.

Known for their authenticity, transparency, and willingness to address difficult topics, Rudy and Tanya openly share from their own journey while continually pointing others toward the hope, healing, and redemptive power of Jesus Christ.

Above all, they treasure their family. Married for 22 years, they have four children, a
daughter-in-law, and two grandchildren, Julia and Elijah.