The Light On Demand

What if the reason you don’t feel confident in who you are… is because you’ve never seen God clearly?

In this final episode of our June identity series, we go beyond affirmations and dive into the real path to discovering who you are in Christ. I unpack what it actually looks like to surrender your identity, how following Jesus leads to self-discovery, and why seeing God rightly is the first step to seeing yourself rightly.

We’ll explore a powerful moment in Matthew 16 that reveals how God often shows us who we are in the places we least expect. If you’ve ever felt lost, unsure of your worth, or tempted to anchor your identity in what you do—this episode is your reset.

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What happens when you have to let go? My wife Emily and I sit down for a deeply personal conversation about parenting young adults and the challenge of surrendering control. Let’s go to the Story House!

Today we’re exploring the Safety Seeker dating personality as Kait and JJ unpack its challenges and strengths—and encourage Safety Seekers to raise their standards for a thriving, godly relationship!

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What if healing, purpose, and joy could all begin with a walk—and a willingness to connect? In this powerful episode, Mark and Senya Ostach open up about their journey toward living a life anchored in intentional connection, even in the midst of grief, distraction, and digital overload. From their blind date beginnings to creating a family culture rooted in presence over pixels, they share how storytelling, faith, and slowing down became transformational tools in their home. Together, they’ve authored Courage to Connect and The Walk Forward Journal, a daily guide that fuses movement, reflection, and prayer to help others process emotion, soften the heart, and hear the gentle whisper of God.

Mark and Senya discuss the impact of misprocessed trauma, the freedom of family screen boundaries, and the beauty of holding space for one another’s stories. You’ll laugh, you might cry, and you’ll walk away inspired to trade digital noise for real-life connection. Whether you’re a journal skeptic or a seeker of deeper rhythms, this episode offers both practical hope and spiritual insight.

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Today's reading is Matthew 25:14-46, Mark 14:1-2, Matthew 26:1-5, Luke 22:1-2, Mark 14:10-11, Matthew 26:14-16, Luke 22:3-6, Mark 14:12-16, Matthew 26:17-19, Luke 22:7-13, John 13:1-17, Mark 14:17-26, Matthew 26:20-30, Luke 22:14-30, and John 13:18-30.

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This month, we will be reading from the ⁠NIV Bible⁠ in Chronological Order.

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The Morning Five: Wednesday, June 25, 2025 - Israel-Iran Ceasefire, States Sue Trump Admin, and Mamdani defeats Cuomo in NYC Primary

Today's host was Chris Butler, Director of Christian Civic Formation at the Center for Christianity and Public Life. 

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Scripture: Psalm 97

Top Headlines:

1) Israel-Iran Ceasefire Appears to Hold 

2) Group of 21 Democratic states Sue Trump Administration

3) Zorhan Mamdani defeats Andrew Cuomo in New York City Mayoral Primary

Today's host was Phebe Meyer, Chief of Staff at the Center for Christianity and Public Life. 

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Christy and Nathan Nockels have had a long career in music. They began as the duo Watermark and eventually joined the Passion movement in 1997. After their time with Passion, they moved back to Nashville, TN as a family of five with their three children. Since then, Christy has launched her podcast, The Glorious in the Mundane, as well as written the book The Life You Long For. Nathan has continued to write, produce and compose music, and released his record When the Light Leads earlier this month. 

We have LOVED and listened to the music of these two incredibly talented friends for decades now. It was a joy to have them join us today! 

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Listen to Christy’s podcast The Glorious in the Mundane.

Check out her book The Life You Long For.

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Owen Learns He Has What it Takes: A Lesson in Resilience

Lucy Learns to Be Brave: A Lesson in Courage⁠

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What if your child’s screen time is causing permanent damage—and you don’t even know it yet? In this compelling episode, Ginny Yurich sits down with Clare Morell, public policy expert and author of The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones. Together, they unpack one of the most startling screen-related health issues facing kids today: chronic dry eye. Once seen only in the elderly, dry eye is now affecting children as young as eight—often irreversibly—due to reduced blinking during screen use.

But it’s not just the eyes. Clare shares how digital overuse is quietly reshaping children’s brains, behavior, and even their ability to think original thoughts. From real-life stories of families who ditched devices to groundbreaking school policies and church youth group solutions, this conversation will leave you informed—and empowered. Whether you’re a parent, teacher, or community leader, you’ll come away with practical tools, conviction, and the clarity to lead differently in a screen-saturated world.

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Hey fam! In the last part of my Relationship series, I’m diving into something so many of us struggle with—how to stay true to YOU in a relationship. I’m sharing my personal journey with codependency, what it looked like when I completely lost myself, and how I’ve grown through it. I'm talking about healthy boundaries, red flags, emotional independence, and how to stay anchored in your identity (spoiler: it should never be dependent on someone else!). I also give y’all book recs, tips on maintaining your own life while dating, and real talk about what it means to date with intention. I pray this episode blesses you and gives you the confidence to stay grounded in who God made you to be.

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Should you be friends with your family? Should you keep trying when it gets hard?

Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins me for a surprising and eye-opening conversation on what truly makes us happy—and why family plays a bigger role than most of us realize.

From the science behind our deepest relationships to why conflict is normal (and even necessary), this episode tackles tough questions:→ Should you give up on a strained family relationship?→ How much effort is too much?→ What role does family really play in our identity and well-being?

Arthur’s insights just might change how you view your own family—they did for me.  Plus, wait until you hear what Arthur’s doing with his own family that completely surprised me! 

It’s the finale of our friendship series, and this conversation is packed with insight that could shift how you show up in your closest relationships. 

Listen to learn more : 

(01:21) Navigating Family Relationships for Happiness 

(10:51) The Impact of Family Loss 

(19:30) Family Conflict 

(28:01) Parenting Strategies for College Transition 

(30:39) Building Relationships Through Simple Communication 

(33:25) Improving Relationships Through Communication 

(39:39) Reconnecting With Family Relationships

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