The Light On Demand

Hi friends! Lily here <3 This episode is really important. In today's convo, I share why it's time for me to take a step back. Then, I share a re-run of my testimony (posted on Jan 19, 2025) which is one of the most important episodes on the 80/20 catalog.

80/20 is and always will be something I'm most proud of. It's been an honor to host conversations that inspire & encourage you. This started as an outlet for me to share the things I've learned, and over the past 4 years, we did exactly that. We've grown together, and you are the reason I am who I am today.

We spent a LOT of time chatting about building a community, sharing your story, and how your 20's is all about finding balance but it never actually exists and how that's okay because we're all just figuring it out.

Now it's your turn. If you haven't acted on the things we've talked about, now is the time!!

The coolest part is that you're ready. YOU are your own greatest teacher.

I love you lots and let's talk again soon. <3

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Our friend Eddie Kaufholz and I keep talking about anything and everything from which band we’d go see in a different country, what we love most about big concerts, prioritizing rest, and then Eddie offers up some GREAT suggestions for me and CAIN and the Live And In Color tour. 

We added some note taking pages for you for this episode over in our TSF Seasons Guidebook and you can find that on page 48 of your guidebook!

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NYTimes bestselling Christian author, speaker, and host of popular Christian podcast, That Sounds Fun Podcast, Annie F. Downs shares with you some of her favorite things: new books, faith conversations, entertainers not to miss, and interviews with friends.

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Today's reading is Matthew 9-11.

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Join us as we go through ⁠⁠Let's Read the Gospels: A Guided Journal⁠⁠ through the month of April!

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Today, I’m almost brought to tears by my friends Mac and Kenz as they pour out wisdom and encouragement about chasing after what God has placed on your heart. Maybe you KNOW God has told you to do something or maybe you THINK He has and you want to step out in faith but you’re scared, OR maybe you have this dream but you’re thinking, “what does it matter if I do it or not?”

Mac and Kenz - founders of Delight Ministries and podcast hosts of For The Girl - share all the encouragement for taking steps towards the dreams God has given you and I can tell you it’s just what I needed to hear and I’m sure it’ll be an encouragement to you too!

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00:00 GIVEAWAY!

05:25 Mac and Kenz Intro

12:17 How to know if a dream is from God and taking action

16:00 The pullback season

21:25 Balancing hustle and trusting God

24:43 Feeling Insignificant and the importance of individual impact

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In this episode, I chat with Victoria, @nuerdivergentbirth about the unique experiences of being neurodivergent during pregnancy and childbirth. We dive into how sensory sensitivities can show up—not just within your body, but in the environment around you—and how that impacts the entire journey from pregnancy to birth.

Victoria shares insight into the different ways friends, family, doulas, and midwives can offer meaningful support. We also talk about how limiting executive function overload, like simplifying food and meal decisions, can make a huge difference during this time.

This conversation opened my eyes to challenges I hadn’t even considered, and I think it’ll do the same for you. Whether you’re neurodivergent, supporting someone who is, or just curious about how these experiences differ, you’ll find valuable perspectives and practical tips here.

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The two most hospitable people I know are on the show today to share alllll their wisdom. 

Heather and I were visiting our good friends up in Amish country, and it was such a gift that I wanted to share it with you.

Lee Ann’s hospitality has moved me and made me feel seen in ways that a lot of people don’t. 

There’s something inside all of us that hesitates to go all in when it comes to being hospitable—we’re scared that we’re not good hosts or we can’t cook well enough or we don’t have the right space for it. Let Lee Ann and Heather help you realize what kind of hospitality you’re actually capable of! 

Class is in session. Let’s get curious!

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What happens when the music industry tells you "no," your label drops you, and your dreams seem impossible? For country artist Drew Baldridge, it was just the beginning of an incredible faith journey.Join Matthew West as he sits down with Drew Baldridge to hear his powerful testimony of perseverance, faith, and unexpected triumph. Drew shares the raw story behind his viral hit "She's Somebody's Daughter" – from losing his record deal and facing constant rejection from Nashville gatekeepers, even after the song exploded on TikTok.If you've ever faced failure, felt overlooked, or wondered if God still has a plan for your dreams, this conversation is for you. Drew's story is proof that sometimes God uses the valleys and the "no's" as a setup for something bigger.

What if the breakthrough you’re craving isn’t found in doing more, shouting louder, or performing harder—but in going lower?

In today’s heartfelt and powerful episode, I’m joined by Zach Meekreebs—pastor, speaker, and author of Lower: Ignite Spiritual Awakening Through Radical Humility. We talk about how humility isn’t weakness—it’s consecrated confidence. Zach shares the behind-the-scenes story of how a quiet moment of obedience at Asbury University turned into a 16-day move of God that drew tens of thousands, and why the most profound spiritual awakenings often begin not in our strength, but in our surrender.

This episode is a gentle invitation to rethink what it means to make an impact, lead with integrity, and live in step with God’s spirit—in your business, parenting, ministry, and everyday life.

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Today JJ gets real as Kait puts him in the hot seat—he shares his testimony of dating, struggling with porn, learning boundaries, and what it took to truly grow from unhealthy patterns into a more emotionally and spiritually mature man.

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