In today’s episode, Dr. David Pocta and Hannah DeSouza explore the intriguing portrayal of light and darkness in the Bible. Hannah and David navigate listeners through the paradoxical use of these metaphors in religious texts and their significance in shaping one's spiritual life. The hosts take a detailed look at the roles of light and darkness, and their intricate interplay in iconic biblical narratives and spiritual transformation.  

 They also provide an in-depth discussion about maintaining faith during dark times and how such periods can contribute to spiritual growth. David and Hannah encourage listeners to embrace the rhythms of life and see darkness not as an enemy, but as an essential part of spiritual growth and transformation.  

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“I use the word tension a lot when I'm in conversation with them about spiritual things. We have to hold things in tension.” –Dr. David Pocta 

“Sleep is important. It's not bonus hours when you have insomnia.” –Hannah DeSouza 

“Yeah, I would say so much so that we instinctively actually trust people more when we know they've experienced dark times.” –Dr. David Pocta 

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Dr. David Pocta 

Hannah DeSouza 

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