In this heartfelt episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE welcomes Jake Thurston, a pastor, author, church planter and advocate for spiritual friendship, to explore what it truly means to choose Jesus as a Friend.  Jake brings decades of insight, rooted in his book You Need Friends: Reclaim Your God-Given Design for Community & Remedy Your Loneliness for Good and a fresh dissertation completed in August of 2024.

This episode dives into:

• Reclaiming friendship with Jesus and how calling Him a friend transforms how we relate to God
• The loneliness epidemic: a sobering look at why meaningful spiritual connection is more urgent than ever.
• How spiritual friendship is enriched by grace, presence, mutual transformation and discipleship by design
• The 3ft Principle: Ministry starts with those in your immediate circle

If you're tired of surface level faith and deeply desire a Gospel infused community rooted in friendship, this is the conversation you've been waiting to join.  Let Jake's compassionate clarity and DL's gritty authenticity ignite your fire to live low for Jesus and draw friends into His love.

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Join Host DL the lowLIFE in this powerful episode of The lowLIFE Show as he sits down for a discussion with Mista Yu, a renaissance man whose life is a living testimony to thriving in humility and in service.  From surviving multiple near death experiences and building a blended family with Godly wisdom, to founding the nonprofit "Save The Children SC" and launching media brand "They Call Me Mista Yu", he is the embodiment of The Gospel in action.

Key Topics Unpacked:

• Life altering "conversion stories"
• How faith, resilience and service can transform pain into purpose
• The heart behind Save The Children SC and its mission to teach children to be assets, not liabilities in today's society
• What it looks like to prosper by flourishing in service and not through status

If you're hungry for inspiration, authenticity, and Kingdom-minded leadership, this conversation is what you have been looking for.  Your definition of success will be challenged and you will be better for it.  Tune in today and catch the vision of living low.

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In this transformative episode of The lowLIFE Show, Host DL the lowLIFE and Jake Doberenz get together for a discussion about how pride and a desire for control lead to creating idols; and how the smashing of them comes from surrender.

Jake shares how a desire to know Jesus more, led to a mission that would have him wanting nothing more than to point everyone back to our Savior.  DL and Jake go on a deep dive giving practical advice and clear signs to look for so you can avoid making idols of your own.

This episode is a reminder that control belongs to The Lord and how, without surrender, we are not truly His.

Key Topics:

• Defining Idols
• How valuing anything over God is idolatry
• The importance of Jesus's words, specifically, within The Bible
• Encountering Jesus always leads to a desire for more encounters

Jake is a podcaster, an author and the owner of Theophany Media.

You can find out more about Jake at https://jakedoberenz.substack.com

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In this power-packed episode of The lowLIFE Show, DL the lowlife sits down with Michelle Nezat (Bible teacher and host of More Than a Song) for a Spirit-led conversation about identity, surrender, and claiming your seat through the Word of God.

Michelle shares how Scripture reshaped her confidence, silenced comparison, and gave her the courage to stop striving and start standing in what God already said. DL and Michelle unpack how God’s Word is both an invitation and a foundation, calling every believer to step up: not by pride, but by purpose.

This episode is a reminder that your place is not earned: it’s written. The Word of God is your seat assignment.

Key Topics Explored:

• How the Bible dismantles self-doubt and affirms your calling
• The difference between giving up and giving in to God’s Word
• What it looks like to lead, speak, and serve from a biblical identity
• The power of representation in the Church and culture
• Why comparison fades when you know what God has already said about you

Find out more about Michelle at https://michellenezat.com/

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In this heartfelt episode of The lowLIFE Show, DL the lowlife dives deep with Darci Steiner into uncovering God’s beauty amid life’s thorns: the pain, the trials, and the unexpected breakthroughs.

Darci shares her journey through seasons of loss, grief, and doubt, and how those very trials cultivated deeper trust, resilience, and spiritual beauty. 

Their conversation explores:

• Finding hope in hardship: How adversity becomes the soil for spiritual growth
• Beauty beyond brokenness: Redefining beauty through God’s eyes, not society’s standards
• Tools for healing: Prayer practices, scripture meditation, and the power of community
• Walking in purpose post‑pain: Turning what broke you into your testimony and ministry

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In this powerful episode of The lowLIFE Show, DL the lowlife sits down with Jonnie to unpack the life-changing power of surrender and what it means to truly let God’s love in.

From battling diabetes to walking in deliverance, Jonnie’s testimony reveals how God meets us in weakness and calls us into purpose. This raw, real conversation goes deep into the difference between religion and relationship, why we must release control, and how God’s love transforms identity.

Whether you’re struggling with pride, performing for acceptance, or feeling distant from God, this episode reminds you that you’re already loved and surrender is the door to freedom.

Key Topics Covered:

• The power of surrender and how it invites God’s love
• Overcoming religious performance through relationship
• Real-life healing and hope after diabetes diagnosis
• Why humility unlocks the next level of your walk with Christ
• Identity, worth, and living loved

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In this compelling episode, DL the lowLIFE hosts Cathy Garland, pastor’s kid turned author whose journey reveals how God breaks religious tradition to birth a real, personal revelationship with Jesus. Cathy courageously shares how she escaped spiritual abuse and embraced true freedom in Christ. Tune in for this raw, faith‑building conversation on surrender, healing, identity, and authenticity in your walk with God.

Tune in and come walk with us as we seek Revelationship.

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DL the lowLIFE sits down with Ana Murby to unpack a powerful story of God’s grace overcoming porn addiction and despair. With explosive honesty, Ana recounts the moment her son discovered her struggle and how surrendering to God’s will led to miraculous healing and spiritual restoration. This episode is for anyone fighting sin, addiction, or shame.  

Listen now to discover power in confession, redemption, and transformation in Christ.

Ana Murby is the Host of Honest Christian Conversations Podcast. 

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Join DL the lowLIFE and Debbie Simmons as she takes listeners through a profound biblical journey: from planning her life to birthing, and losing, quadruplets. Through grief, God revealed His unfailing presence and purpose. Debbie reflects on restoration, trust, and how God meets us in our darkest valleys. If you’re walking through loss, pain, or uncertainty, this conversation offers healing, hope, and the beauty of God’s redemption.

Debbie Simmons is a community activist, businesswoman, wife, mother to 9 adopted children, and, most importantly, a devoted follower of Christ.

You can find out more about Debbie at www.thedebbiesimmons.com

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In this powerful episode, DL the lowLIFE and Brian Seim unpack a dramatic journey of sin, incarceration, tragedy, and ultimately, repentance. From prison cells to discovering God’s grace, Brian exposes the scandalous love that restored him from ruin. This episode challenges belief in second chances and spiritual transformation essential for anyone wrestling with guilt, prison ministry, or identity in Christ.

Brian Seim is passionate about helping men find their way in Christ.  He is a Neuro Linguistic Programmer and the founder of Kingdom Family Leader; a mastermind designed to equip men to lead like Christ.

You can find more about Brian Seim and his ministries at https://kingdomfamilyleader.com/

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