The Light On Demand

What if you’re not supposed to carry all of this on your own?

We explore how your identity as God's child frees you from performance, striving, and self-reliance. You'll hear why God's design was never for you to carry the weight of life alone—and how the way He fathers us changes everything.

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Today we’re unpacking the Hopeless Romantic dating personality type as JJ explores the thrills, pitfalls, and wisdom needed for those who love big and fall fast.

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What happens to a generation when screens become the centerpiece of childhood? In this powerful 500th episode, Ginny Yurich is joined by Kim John Payne, author of Simplicity Parenting, to explore the quiet crisis unfolding in families across the world. From rising anxiety to declining play, from screen dependency to emotional disconnection—this conversation exposes how the very sanctity of childhood has been breached, often in ways we didn’t see coming.

But there’s hope. Together, Ginny and Kim unpack the power of simplicity, self-directed play, boredom, and presence—not just as parenting strategies, but as radical acts of resistance in a culture of overwhelm. Whether you’re drowning in activity or feeling the pressure to conform, this episode offers a lifeline back to what matters most. Childhood isn’t gone—it’s waiting to be reclaimed.

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Today's reading is Mark 5:21-43, Matthew 9:18-26, Luke 8:40-56, Matthew 9:27-34, Mark 6:1-6, Matthew 13:53-58, Matthew 9:35-38, Mark 6:7-13, Matthew 10:1-42, and Luke 9:1-6.

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Today we are joined by the AMAZING Megan Piphus. Megan is a FOUR TIME Emmy winning producer and artist who has been performing since she was just ten years old. She became nationally recognized as a ventriloquist on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno as well as from America’s Got Talent and is now the first black female puppeteer to perform on Sesame Street. She’s released a children’s album, Spaceships & Dreams, that helped provide recording experience for 60 girls across the country. She is a mom of two boys and is sure to share some incredible insights that you will be able to take with you after listening to this episode! 

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Hey friends! Part 4 of my Relationship Ready series is all about breakups...I know. They suck. But so many of us go through them and rarely talk honestly about them. Whether you’re heartbroken, confused, or just wondering if you're in the right relationship, I hope this encourages you. I’ve had my share of heartbreaks—some mutual, some messy—and I know the pain, but I’ve also seen God’s healing and redemption firsthand. I share stories from my own life, tips for coping in healthy ways, the importance of setting boundaries, and why seeking God first is the absolute best way to heal and move forward. Remember, God is not the author of confusion. Let’s get out of the dance with confusion and walk in clarity and healing.

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What Have We Done to Childhood? That’s the question at the heart of this gripping conversation with Dr. Peter Gray, author of Free to Learn and one of the world’s foremost researchers on human development and education. In his fourth appearance on the podcast, Dr. Gray unpacks how cultural shifts—from agricultural hierarchies to today’s anxiety-fueled overprotection—have stripped childhood of its most essential ingredients: freedom, trust, agency, and play. What we call “normal” now—overscheduling, overcontrol, and constant performance pressure—would be unrecognizable, even unthinkable, in every previous era of human history.

This is one of the most urgent and thought-provoking episodes we’ve ever released. It explores the deep cost of replacing play with programming, curiosity with curriculum, and independence with obedience. We don’t need more rigor—we need restoration. If we want to raise kids who are emotionally healthy, socially competent, and equipped for a rapidly shifting world, it starts by asking hard questions. What have we done to childhood? And what can we still do to get it back?

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In this episode of Well Coached, Chris sits down with music industry powerhouse Kelli Haywood—founder of KCH Entertainment and co-founder of the That Sounds Fun Network and H Squared Management. From building major artist brands to steering emerging voices, Kelli shares the mindset, clarity, and conviction required to succeed in today’s saturated market. You’ll hear stories of pivoting, partnering, and pushing through challenges—all grounded in values-driven leadership. If you’re craving a playbook for sustainable growth and intentional momentum, this one’s for you.

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