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What do you do when the people who are supposed to love you most are the ones who let you down? Nathan Artt grew up in the middle of chaos: suffering through family substance abuse, physical violence, and eventually being abandoned by both parents by the time he was 17. Despite holding scoring records on the basketball court and a 4.0 GPA, he was "passionately against" the idea of religion.

In week 5 of The Crucible, Pastor Mark welcomes his friend Nathan Artt (Ministry Solutions Group) to share his testimony at Lux Digital Church. This isn't just a story about "refrigerator awards" and Ivy League offers: it is a raw look at how God works uniquely through our suffering to form something new**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

We often think that if we follow the "rules" of faith: reading our Bibles, praying, and serving, that God owes us a comfortable life. We want a boss who pays us for our work, not a God who transforms us through our trials. But what if suffering isn't just a hurdle to get over, but a vital part of your spiritual formation?In part four of "The Crucible", Pastor Mark explores the redemptive power of suffering. Drawing from the lives of the Apostle Paul, James, and Brother Lawrence, we look at how God uses discomfort to develop a strength of character that cannot be found anywhere else.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

Do you ever feel like your brain is a "surprise encounter" in an RPG? You finally sit down to pray or be still, and within 15 seconds, your mind is bombarded by anxiety, distractions, or a "to-do" list that feels like a final boss. Spiritual formation isn't about having a perfectly silent mind: it is about having a redirected one.- The "Lev" Command Center: Why the Biblical word for "heart" actually refers to your inner monologue and how to guard it.- Fighting Lavos: Identifying the "proud obstacles" and strongholds that set themselves up against the truth of God in your mind.- The Art of the "Rep": Why a wandering mind isn't a failure, but an opportunity to train your "return" to God's presence.- The 3-Breath Return: A practical, 30-second tool to Acknowledge, Release, and Receive God’s peace in the middle of your busiest day.Stop "button mashing" through your spiritual life and feeling like a fraud. Formation happens when we abide: and abiding starts with taking your thoughts captive.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

Are you satisfied with just "checking the boxes" of your faith, or do you long for something deeper?In Part 2 of our series, The Crucible, Pastor Mark explores the difference between being merely "shaped" by religious habits and being completely "melted down" and transformed by the presence of God. Spiritual formation isn't about sin management—it’s about your time in God's presence changing you at the deepest level.📖 The Woodshop Incident: How unsupervised 9th graders with molten aluminum serve as a metaphor for spiritual change.📖 Shaped vs. Formed: Why spiritual disciplines (like reading the Bible or fasting) are only the pathway, not the end goal.📖 A New Definition: Pastor Mark defines spiritual formation.📖 Luke’s Perspective: Understanding why a skeptical doctor like Luke included the "inconsequential" story of a dinner party in his Gospel.📖 The Martha Struggle: The cultural pressure of feeding 13 hungry men and why we often choose distraction over devotion.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurchTimestamps:00:00 – Welcome to Lux on Demand with Pastor Andy 01:25 – Introduction by Lead Pastor Mark 02:03 – The "Mr. P" Story: Lessons in Molten Metal 07:49 – What is Spiritual Formation? 08:34 – Brother Lawrence & Practicing the Presence 10:05 – Deep Transformation vs. Behavior Modification 11:44 – Who was Luke? The Skeptical Doctor’s Account 13:12 – Mary & Martha15:12 – The Backstory: Jesus, Lazarus, and Deep Friendship 17:31 – Ancient Hospitality: Why Martha was so Stressed 22:00 – Worship & Reflection

Are you tired of treating your faith like a "grind" in an RPG? We often approach spiritual disciplines like we are trying to level up a skill tree: if we just read enough, pray enough, or "do" enough, then we will finally be "good Christians." But what if the point of your faith isn't the destination, but the doorway?In the kickoff of our new series, The Crucible, Pastor Druzi explores the shift from performing spiritual disciplines to experiencing spiritual formation. This is part of our Year of the Forge journey: moving from the "what" of our faith to the "how" of being changed by God's presence.In this video:🚪 The Doorway vs. The Destination: Why spiritual disciplines like prayer and scripture are meant to lead you into a room, not just stay on your to-do list.🚪 The Art of Abiding: Breaking down the Greek word "meno" and what it actually looks like to "remain" or "stay" with Jesus in the middle of a busy, digital life.🚪 Brother Lawrence and the Laundry: How a 17th-century monk found God in the middle of a kitchen and how you can find God in the middle of your work or gaming.🚪 A Word for the Weary: If you feel like you are in a "spiritual winter," Pastor Druzi explains why that time is not wasted and what is happening beneath the surface.///Formation happens when we abide. It is not about sprinting harder: it is about staying in the presence of the Father.///CONTENTS:00:00 - Welcome to Lux On Demand (How We Gather)01:27 - Twitch Shoutouts + A Heart for Prayer03:06 - Last Series Recap: Spiritual Disciplines04:16 - New Series Kickoff: “The Crucible” (Formation)05:53 - The Big Line: Disciplines Train, Formation Changes07:20 - Mary & Martha: When “Busy” Creates Distance08:31 - Personal Story: Checking Boxes, Still Feeling Off13:22 - Winter Season Faith: God Working Under the Surface16:08 - Brother Lawrence: Practicing God’s Presence Daily23:20 - John 15: “Abide” (Remain, Stay, Dwell)25:06 - DBZ Striving vs. Gospel Abiding (Apart From Me, Nothing)32:12 - Simple Challenge + Prayer, Then Worship (“Reckless Love”)**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch///SHORTS: PA Winters Suck: https://youtube.com/shorts/7G_azeNjbOo?feature=shareIs your faith stopped?: https://youtube.com/shorts/XouhTap0NOk?feature=shareCar gets TOTALED at the dealership: https://youtube.com/shorts/RzkjBfnWxuU?feature=share

Are you living a life of comfort or a life of purpose? Most of us love a good story of sacrificial courage: like Frodo Baggins taking the ring to Mordor or Ernest Shackleton rescuing his crew from the Antarctic ice. But when it comes to our own lives, we often find ourselves resisting the very thing that makes those stories great: sacrifice.In the final session of The Core, part of our Year of the Forge series, Pastor Mark dives into the "Nerd-egesis" of sacrifice. We explore why sacrifice is not an invitation to burnout or bad mental health, but rather an invitation into God's kingdom and your true purpose.

Does your prayer life feel like you are stuck on a brutal boss fight in Elden Ring? You keep trying: you keep "button mashing" your way through words: but you just feel like you are failing over and over again.In this session of The Core, part of our Year of the Forge series, Pastor Andy (Chinomage) and special guest Austin Slade dive into the "Nerd-egesis" of prayer. We explore why we often treat prayer like a religious chore or a magic incantation instead of the relationship Jesus actually described in Matthew 6.This week, we discuss:🙏 Embracing Failure: Why dying in a Souls-like game is actually "information" and how that applies to your spiritual growth.🙏 The Fraud Factor: Pastor Andy gets real about feeling like a prayer "fraud" even after 20 years of ministry.🙏 Relationship vs. Performance: Breaking the cycle of "babbling like pagans" and learning to trust a Father who already knows what you need.🙏 Prayer Tools: A look at resources like the Book of Common Prayer and the Valley of Vision for when you simply don't have the words.#LuxDigitalChurch #YearOfTheForge #EldenRing #NerdTheology #PrayerLife #SpiritualFormation #SoulsBorne #chinomage #ChristianGaming**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

Why do we avoid one of the spiritual disciplines Jesus assumed we’d actually do? In Part 3 of our series on Spiritual Disciplines, Pastor Mark is joined by Dr. Chris Marshall to discuss fasting. For many of us, fasting feels "old-timey," overwhelming, or even like "works righteousness," but it’s actually a powerful rhythm designed to sharpen our hunger for God. Whether you are a seasoned believer or just starting your faith journey, this conversation explores how to move from physical hunger to spiritual fullness.📖 In This Episode:Personal Journeys: Dr. Chris shares his experience transitioning from a "fasting novice" to leading a congregation in 21-day fasts. Types of Fasts: We break down the differences between a Water Fast, the Daniel Fast (vegetables and water), and the "Solid Food" fast. Fasting vs. Abstaining: Is skipping social media the same as skipping a meal? We discuss why the physical sacrifice of food hits differently. Medical Wisdom: Important advice on how to fast safely if you have conditions like diabetes or are recovering from illness. The Heart of the Matter: Moving away from "twisting God's arm" and toward a direct line to His presence.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

Pastor Dalton is joined this week by lots of guests from our community here at Lux. We get to hear from several of our small group leaders about the importance of being in community, and how small groups have impacted their lives. We weren't meant to do life alone, so let's see what life can look like when we walk through it together. *****🔥 THE CHALLENGE: Don’t be the same person in 2027 that you are right now. Join our community as we read through the Bible in a year together using the Bible Project plan!.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch

Welcome to our first service of 2026! We are kicking off a brand-new year-long emphasis at Lux Digital Church: The Year of the Forge.If you are starting this year with the "Planet Fitness" mindset—full of good intentions but easily distracted by life's "chili cheese dogs"—this message is for you. Following Jesus is simple, but it is not easy. Too often, we treat reading the Bible as a religious chore rather than a life-altering rhythm.In the series premiere of "The Core," Pastor Mark breaks down how your spiritual core determines the quality of your life. We aren't looking for religious check-boxing; we are looking for healthy spiritual rhythms that bring about genuine transformation.*****4 Perspective Shifts for your Bible study:1️⃣ Read for Relationship: The Scriptures aren't a divine info-dump; they point to a relationship with a living God.2️⃣ Read for Formation: Just like the gym, the Bible forms you over the long haul, not through a one-time "quick fix".3️⃣ Read for Resistance: We need the Word to counteract the billions of dollars spent trying to press us into the world's mold.4️⃣ Read for Knowing: Moving from knowing about God to recognizing the voice of the Shepherd.*****🔥 THE CHALLENGE: Don’t be the same person in 2027 that you are right now. Join our community as we read through the Bible in a year together using the Bible Project plan!.**********👋 BECOME PART OF THE COMMUNITY! (https://discord.gg/luxdigitalchurch)Lux Digital Church is a digital church expression devoted to the mission of Jesus. Sponsor a child from Maisha in Uganda: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/ugandaGive with ALL IN: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/allinCheck out Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/​Support Lux: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/giveJoin us on Discord: / discord Join a Small Group: https://www.luxdigitalchurch.com/smal...IG: / luxdigitalchurch Facebook: / luxdigitalchurch TikTok: / luxdigitalchurch