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Nobody Warned Me About Motherhood
Motherhood isn’t always soft lighting, slow mornings, and perfectly folded laundry, and this episode isn’t pretending it is. In this real conversation, host Ali sits d...
Why Most Guys Are Struggling Alone (And Don’t Know It)
No one really teaches guys how to be honest. Not about stress. Not about temptation. Not about the stuff that actually weighs on you when you’re alone.In this episode,...
Wars & Rumors of War: When Fear Takes Over
War. Headlines. Fear that won’t turn off. If your brain has been stuck in a doom-scroll spiral lately, you’re not alone. In this raw, unfiltered episode of Light Talks...
Marriage Matters: Is This Normal?
Let’s talk about the thing married couples don’t always talk about… sex, intimacy, and why marriage can start to feel more like roommates than lovers. In this episode ...
Pray More…or Go to Therapy?
Can you love Jesus and still struggle with anxiety or depression? Can you believe in prayer and still need counseling—or medication? Too often, faith and mental health...
When the World Left Me Empty
Ever feel like you’re just drifting, trying to fill an ache with relationships, distractions, or substances, only to end up emptier than before? In this honest episode...
Can I Actually Ask This? | Q&A with Pastor Mike & Jared
Welcome back to Light Talks, where we’re kicking off Season 2 by bringing the tough, messy, and sometimes taboo questions of faith into the light. Whether you are a li...
More Than Single: Living with Purpose and Peace
Tired of the “So…are you seeing anyone?” Holiday interrogations? Feeling like your relationship status defines your worth or purpose? You’re not alone. In this honest,...
"Can a Christian...?"
Are you trying to figure out how to live out your faith when the rules aren't black and white? Join Ali, along with Pastors Michael Ewart and Steve Waldschmidt of 922 ...
When the Cradle Stays Empty: Hope After Miscarriage & Infant Loss
Loss is something most of us struggle to talk about, especially when it comes to miscarriage or infant loss. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Ali sits down with Ther...
Two Brothers, One Savior: How Jesus Broke Through
Two brothers. Two wild stories. One Savior. Alex and Eddie Valdivia grew up between Mexico and the U.S., chasing identity in all the wrong places - fights, anger, athe...
Unmasking Pornography: Real Stories, Real Freedom
Let’s be real: porn is everywhere. Most people see it before they hit high school, half of Christians admit they’re hooked, and almost nobody is talking about it. The ...
Did I Marry the Right Person?!
Let’s dive into the unfiltered reality of marriage with Pastor Michael and Jenny Ewart - three decades, six kids, and a love story that started with a bold move to the...
Church Hurt, Suicide, and the Big Questions We’re All Afraid to Ask
Welcome back to Light Talks! This isn’t your typical church Q&A! In this raw and real episode, Host Ali and Pastor Mike Novotny sit down to confront the questions peop...
Guarded by Angels, Hunted by Demons: What You Need to Know About Spiritual Warfare
Welcome back to Light Talks, where we're diving headfirst into topics rarely discussed but certainly needed. In this explosive episode, we pull back the veil on the un...
Messy Mom Life: Embracing the Chaos with God’s Grace
We’re back and calling all moms for this episode of Light Talks! Host Ali is joined by two mothers, Bethany Lehman and Theresa Kramer, to get real about the messy, exh...
How to Talk to Your Kids About Sex (Without Making It Weird)
Talking to your kids about sex, gender, and identity can feel overwhelming, especially when the world isn’t shy about it, and the church often is. In this honest and g...
The Juggle is Real: Your Identity is NOT Your Itinerary
Feeling Out of Whack? You’re Not Alone.In a world that worships hustle and glorifies the grind, how do we keep from spinning out of control? This week, Nate Paul joins...
God Still Loves You | Pt. 2
Hey Light Talks Listeners! In this special release episode, Amna Tasior is back, but this time, with her husband, Tony! Following up on Amna's powerful testimony, this...
God Can Handle Messy | Pt. 1
In part 1 of this episode of Light Talks, Amna Tasior joins to share her powerful and raw life story, starting with a childhood marked by constant moving, absolutely n...
