In this episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz and Monica sit down with Monica’s mom, Carmen Goudie, for a conversation about spiritual warfare, the authority of Jesus Christ and what it means to put on the whole armor of God.

Together, they explore some important questions: Who is Satan and what authority does he actually have? How do we recognize the enemy’s lies? How can we distinguish spiritual attacks from the temptations of our own flesh and the consequences of our decisions?

They also walk through Ephesians 6 and the armor of God, discussing the importance of knowing Scripture, guarding our hearts and minds, standing firm in faith and making prayer a daily discipline.

Carmen reminds us that God alone is sovereign. Monica shares why knowing our identity in Christ is essential when the enemy tries to deceive us. And Laz challenges us to take responsibility for our own choices without ignoring the reality of spiritual warfare.

This conversation isn't about becoming obsessed with the enemy or living in fear. It's about knowing who we belong to, recognizing the truth and learning how to stand firm in the Lord.

Because the enemy is real. The battle is real. But so is the victory.

We don't fight FOR victory. We fight FROM victory.

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In this episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz sits down with Pastor Jed Hollenbach of Good Samaritan Community Church for a personal conversation about faith, family, purpose, calling and what it looks like to follow Jesus in the middle of everyday life.

Jed’s story of faith began long before he became a pastor. Raised by parents who served as missionaries and Bible translators, he grew up surrounded by Scripture, ministry and people who had devoted their lives to sharing the Gospel. But eventually, like all of us, Jed had to discover what it meant for the faith he inherited to become his own.

Together, Laz and Jed talk about recognizing God’s presence outside the walls of a church, hearing His voice in everyday life, discerning the difference between God’s calling and our own desires, and finding purpose in seasons that may feel ordinary or uncertain.

They also get personal about marriage, raising four kids, protecting family in the midst of ministry and the challenge of making sure that being Pastor Jed never becomes more important than being a husband, father, friend and follower of Jesus.

The conversation also explores transformation through Romans 12:2, why spiritual growth can sometimes hurt, what God may be doing in seasons of waiting.

That's faith Beyond Sunday.

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In Episode 33 of A Latte with Laz, Laz sits down with Pastor Dennis Baskin for a down-home conversation about faith, family, marriage, ministry and a lifetime of learning what it means to faithfully follow Jesus.

Dennis shares the story of the moment his faith became real when a hardened young cowboy unexpectedly found tears running down his face and was confronted with one simple question: “What do you want?” His answer changed the direction of his life: “If Jesus is real, I wanna know it.”

From there, Dennis opens up about his walk with Christ, his marriage to Suzie and the lessons God has taught him through decades of loving his family and serving the church.

They go back to the early days of Glory Bound Fellowship, when a small group of believers gathered at the Veterans Hall and talk about how years of faithfulness eventually led to the church home they have today. Dennis shares the heart behind the church people around Valley Springs have come to know as the “Cowboy Church” and what it means to truly ride on faith.

Along the way, Laz and Dennis talk about why faith has to become personal, the importance of choosing who you build your life with, what Christlike love looks like inside a marriage and why being willing to live for your family and die to yourself may require more courage than simply saying you'd die for them.

This isn't just a conversation with a pastor.

It's a conversation with a husband, father, cowboy and follower of Jesus who has spent a lifetime discovering that Christianity isn't simply a religion you practice or a place you go.

It becomes real.

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In Episode 32 of A Latte with Laz, Monica joins Laz for another Real Talk with Laz & Mo as they have an honest conversation about Faith in the Age of AI.

Together, they wrestle with something they've seen in their own lives: when an answer is only seconds away, how easy is it to reach for AI before reaching for God?

They talk about going to God first, allowing the Holy Spirit to speak through Scripture and remembering that sometimes the waiting itself is discipleship. AI can give us information about God, but only time with God can deepen our relationship with Him.

Laz and Monica also explore the growing importance of discernment. AI can sound convincing and still be wrong. It can help us research, brainstorm, organize our thoughts and even become better thinkers but there is a difference between allowing AI to help you think better and allowing it to think for you.

This isn't an anti-AI conversation. Laz and Monica both use AI and believe it can be an incredible tool. It's a conversation about keeping that tool in its proper place.

Technology will continue to change. AI will continue to become more powerful. The answer isn't fear, it's wisdom, discernment and knowing which voice matters most.

Use the tool. But don't let the tool become your source.

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In this episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz sits down with Pastor Rob to hear the remarkable story of a young man who grew up in church, walked away to pursue a life of rock music that led to drugs, alcohol and the world's promises, only to discover that everything he was searching for could only be found in Jesus Christ.

For more than 31 years, Rob has faithfully followed the God who redeemed him, restored him, forgave him and gave his life a completely new purpose.

What began as one man's surrender has become a lifetime of ministry. Together with his wife, Sandy, Rob has served as a missionary in multiple countries, completed seminary training in Australia and has faithfully shepherded his church as Senior Pastor for more than two decades.

Along the way, God also gave him a passion for strengthening marriages and walking alongside couples through some of life's most difficult seasons. During their conversation, Rob even encourages Laz to prayerfully consider stepping into marriage counseling, recognizing a gifting and calling he sees in him.

This isn't simply a conversation about ministry.

It's a conversation about grace.

About second chances.

About a God who never gives up on His children.

If you've ever wondered whether you've gone too far, wasted too many years or made too many mistakes, Pastor Rob's story is a powerful reminder that your past does not have the final word, Jesus does.

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In this episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz sits down with Fidel Taylor to talk about a life spent protecting others, from military service to law enforcement, private security and, most importantly, protecting the people God has entrusted to us.

But this conversation goes far beyond uniforms and badges. Together, they explore the character behind the calling: courage, discipline, humility, leadership, faith and the responsibility every person has to stand in the gap for his family and community.

Fidel also shares his perspective on the responsibility that comes with gun ownership, the importance of proper training and one of the classes he enjoys teaching the most—his Ladies Firearms Training course. As Fidel explains, not even "Mama Bear" can delegate the responsibility of being a protector. Women, too, should be educated, trained and prepared to protect themselves and the people they love.

Whether you're a husband, wife, father, mother, first responder, veteran or simply someone striving to live with greater purpose, this episode is a reminder that true strength isn't about power, it's about serving others with conviction, integrity, wisdom and love.

Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a conversation about what it truly means to have the heart of a protector.

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In this episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz sits down with Pastor Austin Novello, Senior Pastor of Calvary Chapel Valley Springs, for a conversation about discipleship, biblical manhood, fatherhood and what it means to faithfully follow Christ.

Pastor Austin shares his personal testimony, the heart behind the 52-week discipleship journey he created for the men in his church and one day, for each of his sons. Together, they discuss why discipleship is so much more than gaining biblical knowledge, it's about becoming more like Jesus and investing in others so they can do the same.

One of the most powerful moments of the conversation comes as Pastor Austin explains that a healthy tree doesn't simply bear fruit, it produces seeds that grow into more trees that also bear fruit. In the same way, mature followers of Christ don't simply attend church or accumulate knowledge; they make disciples who make disciples.

Austin also shares a profound illustration from the story of Lazarus, reminding us that good works don't make us alive, they are the evidence that Christ has already brought us to life. Before Jesus called Lazarus from the tomb, he could do nothing. In the same way, apart from Christ we are spiritually dead, but once He calls us to life, our lives naturally begin to bear fruit for His glory.

Whether you're a pastor, a parent, a new believer or someone longing to grow deeper in your walk with Christ, this episode is an invitation to move beyond simply attending church and begin living as a disciple who helps others follow Jesus.

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In this episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz and Monica sit down with Steve and Tami Harmon, a couple whose love for Jesus, love for people and love to serve the next generation has quietly impacted countless lives.

Their journey hasn’t been perfect, but it has been marked by God’s grace, His faithfulness and a willingness to keep saying “yes” to Him.

Together they share how they met, how each of them came to know Christ, what marriage has taught them over the years and why investing in the next generation has become such an important part of their calling.

Along the way, they remind us that following Jesus isn’t about becoming famous or extraordinary—it’s about faithfully serving Him wherever He has placed you.

Whether you’re a parent, a spouse, someone serving in ministry or simply trying to follow Jesus where He has you today, our prayer is that this conversation encourages you to remain faithful, trust God’s timing and continue investing in the people He has placed in your life.

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In this episode of Real Talk with Laz & Mo, Laz and Monica have an honest conversation about protecting your marriage through every season of life.

Together they discuss what slowly steals connection, why so many couples unintentionally stop pursuing one another and how small, intentional choices can keep a marriage healthy, even during life's busiest seasons.

This isn't a conversation from two marriage experts.

It's a conversation from two people who are learning that healthy marriages don't happen by accident, they're built on purpose.

Whether you're newly married, raising young children, navigating a busy season or simply wanting to strengthen your relationship, their prayer is that this conversation encourages you to keep choosing one another, keep pursuing one another and keep Christ at the center of your marriage.

Remember: Never stop dating the person you prayed for.

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In this heartfelt episode of A Latte with Laz, Laz and Monica sit down with their friend Lisa Villegas for a conversation about faith, motherhood, marriage, caregiving, discipleship and learning to recognize God’s fingerprints in every season of life.

Lisa shares the beautiful and challenging journey of raising her daughter, Christina, and how what many would have seen as an unexpected path became one of God’s greatest gifts in her life. Through seasons of uncertainty, doubt, prayer and unwavering dependence on the Lord, Lisa discovered that God’s faithfulness is real.

Together, they explore what it means to trust God one day at a time, care for those we love without losing hope, invest in the next generation, strengthen our marriages and intentionally disciple others.

As Lisa reminds us throughout this conversation, every life has value, every life has purpose and God never makes mistakes.

So pour yourself a cup and join the conversation.