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VOL. 01 — FINDING GOD explores the story behind GOD IS REAL—from childhood memories and faith-filled moments to the experiences that inspired the brand.

Zine cover: a worn black file folder labeled GOD IS REAL with a white cross across it, on a red background.A handwritten letter dated June 2001 next to a black rosary. It reads: Dear God, I’m kinda new at this, but thank you… thank you for letting me know you are real. I never felt love like that before on retreat. I never cried like that before. I really want to get to know you more and let you know… I believe! Whatever you need from me just let me know, I’m all IN! Peace, Joe. Beside it: God Is Real. A declaration of faith; a statement of intent to look for God everywhere; to make garments that give Him praise; to wear His love proudly.A car dashboard covered in worship CDs, sermons, a Bible, headphones, playing cards and a basketball, with a rosary hanging from the mirror. Notes read: My car was littered with worship CDs, sermons, and demos. It was my soundtrack while I looked for Him.Growing up, Joe Melendrez was looking for God everywhere — he just didn’t know it. Then one warm summer night on a retreat in San Antonio, Texas, everything changed. In a moment of encounter, Joe knew two things for sure: 1) God is real. 2) The Gospel is for everyone. God Is Real, the apparel brand founded by Joe Melendrez, was born from this mission — to create clothing that carries a message of faith, hope, and purpose. Each piece is a declaration, a conversation starter, and a testimony waiting to be shared. Guided by Jeremiah 29:13 — “You will seek Me and find Me when you seek Me with all your heart” — the brand invites a generation to find God everywhere: in the streets, in the struggle, and in the style. Because faith isn’t just spoken — it’s worn. Will you come look for Him with us? Shown with a photo of a rosary and cross hanging from a car’s rearview mirror.“A Place Called Home.” A sketched-over photo of Holy Spirit Church with its bell tower and cross. Caption: This is Holy Spirit Church — where Joe first met Jesus, joined the choir, and began designing retreat t-shirts.An open Bible in a zippered cover, turned to Jeremiah 29 with verses underlined in red, on a red background.A collage on a cutting mat: childhood and teen photos of Joe, a basketball trading card, a rosary, wooden crosses, headphones, scissors, a marker, coins and playing cards.A collage of old photos of kids riding bikes, playing basketball and hanging out. Text: This is your invitation — to a world where we ride bikes to share the Good News; talk about Jesus at malls and movie theaters; write prayer raps in school notebooks; and evangelize on the neighborhood basketball court. GOD IS REAL. And we’re living proof.A black file folder on a red background with the words: proof in every thread.

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