We've all been there probably. In some fashion or another. You tell your mom how you really feel and she says "well, I guess I'm just a terrible parent" or the "after all I've done for you, that's how you treat me?". How about when you say you don't want to go to that family gathering because uncle Frank always gets wasted, and starts to get too touchy and makes you uncomfortable? "Oh honey, but that's just uncle Frank! He doesn't mean anything by it, it's just how he is! You'll be alright..." T...
Jun 06, 2025•1 hr 24 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Send us a text Irving y Angeles son unos amigos que conocimos en la iglesia y son parte del equipo de alabanza. Tienen corazón para adorar y servir a Dios, se refleja en todo lo que hacen. Ellos han viajado a varias partes del mundo de misioneros para predicar el evangelio a los que nunca han escuchado de Jesus. Acompañanos en este episodio donde comparten varias historias de sanacion, milagros y hasta cuando Dios resucito a 2 hombres! No te lo quieres perder, bendecirá tu vida! Support the show...
Mar 22, 2025•2 hr 7 min
Send us a text No te pierdas esta platica! Alejandro y Rocio son buenos amigos nuestros que abren su corazón y platican su historia y perspectivas. Alejandro es interprete en los tribunales federales de inmigración, Rocio es locutora de Radio Manantial y Vida Unida; ambos con ambición empresarial. Mudarse a ciudad nueva por el amor? Servicio a Dios aunque incomode? Ser transparentes con mentores de confianza para matrimonio? Como navegar quebrantamiento en dificultades familiares? Como salir ade...
Feb 21, 2025•1 hr 56 min
Send us a text Nuestro amigo Enoc Iglesias comparte su testimonio, batallas y victorias en la vida. El es un empresario exitoso como agente y dueño de agencia de aseguranza, y también musico talentoso tocando piano. Platica de como creció en familia cristiana siendo hijo de pastor. Su pasión por la musica lo llevo a aprender el piano desarrollando su talento a nivel profesional, llegando a colaborar con varios grupos de alabanza incluyendo a De Hombre a Hombre. No te lo pierdas! Support the show...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text Sometimes life doesn't go exactly as one would have wanted. It's easy to look back and get lost in all of your mistakes and shortcomings, wishing it could've been different. It takes a strong individual to push forward anyway, and not allow the enemy's lies to hold you hostage to your past. Join us as Nathalie courageously shares her testimony, from growing up in church and music to God giving her victory over struggles and temptations. Her favorite verse is Psalm 139, and a quote...
Feb 07, 2025•1 hr 39 min
Send us a text Some things are easier to forgive than others. Maybe someone stood you up. Maybe someone promised to pay you back, and disappeared. Maybe your spouse had an affair... maybe multiple affairs. Maybe it was physical or sexual abuse... can we forgive? Tune in and find out Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Jan 17, 2025•39 min
Send us a text Tony Moreno es un padre de familia, casado 11 años y sirve al Señor en el ministerio de alabanza. Nos acompaña para compartir su historia y testimonio de como se encontró con Jesus, y como Dios utilizo momentos en su vida donde el pensaba que eran para mal, fueron de bendición. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Jan 04, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text Yes, we're back!!! Signs were dropping left and right, and finally God gave His stamp of approval to continue. 2025 is going to be absolutely amazing... stay tuned! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/
Dec 30, 2024•34 min
Send us a text Acompañanos en escuchar los testimonios de Josh y Adriana Arreola! Josh es dueño de la barbería "Identify Studios" en El Paso, TX. Ellos son padres de 6 hijos; nos comparten de todo corazón de como se conocieron ellos y aceptaron a Jesus en sus vidas. Gran testimonio de como Dios siempre obro en sus vidas y como ellos fueron obedientes y las bendiciones, fruto de esa obediencia a Jesus. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Apr 09, 2024•1 hr 52 min
Send us a text What a testimony! We are joined by our friend Edna. She is a UTEP graduate with a degree in Cellular & Molecular Biochemistry, a worship leader, wife and mom of fur-babies August and Birdie. Edna valiantly shares her story, and how God has impacted her life. In this episode: Edna's story and background Passion for worship and music Importance of marrying the right spouse Learning about mental health and trauma Emotions are not sin Self growth and healing with therapy Advice fo...
Mar 22, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Send us a text We catch up with long time friends Moises and Brenda Rico about life! These guys use vulnerability like a superpower. Their courage and bravery to keep it raw and honest will inspire and impact you, we have no doubt. Moises is a mental health coach for men via his platform MentallyStrongMan. They have 4 beautiful children and a marriage that we can all admire. Enjoy! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 59 min
Send us a text Disclaimer: This one isn't for the easily offended. We discuss the much talked about and criticized commercial that aired during the Super Bowl, "He Gets Us"; depicting people of diverse backgrounds having their feet washed. At the end of the commercial it says "Jesus didn't teach hate, He washed feet". You can check out their website on your own here: https://hegetsus.com/en/articles/what-is-foot-washing-and-what-does-it-symbolize?utm_medium=vanity_url&utm_source=love_your_ne...
Feb 19, 2024•1 hr 14 min
Send us a text We are joined by our friends Manny and Andrea Pedraza! They are a young, sharp, ambitious couple who are celebrating 2 years of marriage. They love God and serving at the church worship team. Both soon-to-be CPA's, they are open, honest and vulnerable about their upbringing, how they met, their experience with therapy sessions, Jesus and He's shaped who they are. One of the best conversations we've had, tune in! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Jan 22, 2024•2 hr 4 min
Send us a text The last episode of the year wraps up with a tool to rocket-launch your 2024 and make it the best year yet! We discuss how to set goals with the S.M.A.R.T. system and how to maintain once achieved. It all starts with your WHY... Tune in! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Jan 01, 2024•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text No, this isn't the Blink182 song... rather we dive into the discussion of staying together for sake of the children. If your marriage is failing, should you stay together FOR the kids? Is it healthy? What are the circumstances? When to stay? When to go? What are the consequences for my children if I do decide to stay in an abusive situation? Tune in! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Dec 12, 2023•1 hr 20 min
Send us a text Reading through the book of Jonah, we identify several lessons we can all learn from. Enjoy! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/
Nov 20, 2023•37 min
Send us a text In this episode we are joined by Alec and Angelo Ontiveros, our sons! They help us parents understand the current slang, dive into some good memories and most importantly; give advice to parents out there struggling to connect with their kids. Enjoy! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Nov 07, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text We answer the rest of your questions! Thank you for your support Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/
Oct 22, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Thank you all for sending us some questions to engage you with! We have to say, some had NO chill but we love it! We are transparent and open, there will be more episodes to cover all your questions because some were too good to rush into 1 session. Hope you enjoy! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Oct 17, 2023•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text No one is perfect, no matter how hard some want to pretend it to be. Life has ups and downs, hills and valleys. Sometimes you feel like you can touch the sky, others it feels like you got punched in the face. Either way, through it all, God is with you. He has felt every emotion you have. He's with you in your highest and your lowest... it's ok to not be ok sometimes. We are human. God never promises a perfect trouble-free life, but He does promise to be with you through it all. Y...
Oct 03, 2023•19 min
Send us a text What are generational curses? Can you really pass down a "curse" to your children, and their children? Adray joins The Lightstand to dive in! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/
Sep 20, 2023•1 hr 24 min
Send us a text In this episode we discuss some of the habits and patterns that happily married couples establish and practice. Being in love, staying in love takes work, ALOT of it. Hollywood always ends it at the wedding, real life knows that the wedding is the starting point. How to grow stronger as a marriage and continue to make your love flourish? Here's a few tips: Set boundaries with family Be friends Create a safe space with each other to discuss tough topics Have difficult conversations...
Sep 04, 2023•54 min
Send us a text What would you do if God told you to go give a speech to the ruler of a nation, but you had a stutter problem? What if He asked you to challenge the number one UFC heavyweight contender, who is 9 feet tall; and you're a kid? What if He asked you to sacrifice your son? There are so many bible stories that showcase characters up against incredible odds having to take huge steps of faith; and God always rewards your trust in Him. In this episode we share moments in our life where we ...
Aug 28, 2023•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text To the ones who got picked last, who no one believed in, who were told they didn't have what it takes and made too many mistakes to turn it around. To the ones who felt like you weren't enough, were too short, too young, too old, too this or that... who you've even question God like "why am I even alive?"..... This one's for you Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...
Aug 12, 2023•25 min
Send us a text They are back! The Lewis' join us once again by listener demand to help us understand how to read the Bible. Who wrote it anyway? How do you know it's God's word for sure? How can you rely on its accuracy? How can we be sure that this book is THE one over all the other options out there? What's the Trinity? How can Jesus be God and the Holy Spirit at the same time? These and so many other questions are addressed in our awesome time and conversation together. Support the show https...
Jul 28, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Send us a text WORSHIP! ALABANZA! Why do we worship God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit? What is it? How do we do it? It is a weapon to fight our spiritual battles, and God grants us the victory. We are joined by our amazing friends Abby Talavera, Rocio Chavez and her sister Lily Chavez. Tune in as they share their hearts, love for the Lord, and their stories of why they do what they do. Our longest podcast so far, this conversation couldn't be stopped. We pray that it blesses you as much as it did u...
Jul 10, 2023•3 hr 1 min
Send us a text Regresan con nosotros nuestros amigos Pepe y Jessica Martinez para platicar del Espíritu Santo, y la santidad en el matrimonio y la familia. Como invitas al Espíritu a tu matrimonio? Como escuchas su consejo cuando tienes que hablar con tus hijos de drogas y pornografia? Como tener fe que en la escuela mis hijos no serán llevados por mal camino y influencias negativas? Como orar por mis hijos? Por mi futur@ espos@? Como le hago para sentir su presencia y dejarme guiar por El? Como...
Jun 28, 2023•1 hr 38 min
Send us a text Father's Day Special, the POPScast! This episode we are joined by some heavy-hitters, amazing men and awesome examples Mike Richards, Chris Acosta and Luis Talavera. These dads came onto the pod to chat about the power of a father. Besides the biblical evidence for father's in their children's lives, we dive into statistics such as: The #1 common trait among male/female ISIS fighters is an absent father Students from father-present families score higher in math & science, even...
Jun 16, 2023•1 hr 43 min
Send us a text Short episode on the power of gratitude, along with some key studies with scientific evidence of positive effects on the brain. What can you be grateful for today? Enjoy! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/
Jun 02, 2023•32 min
Send us a text Ale Macias joins us to share her testimony of how she came to Jesus, it is absolutely powerful. We share a message for both Christians and non-Christians alike. Disclaimer! What is shared is not the popular opinion, it might even upset you; nonetheless it's truth that needs to be said. Tune in! In this episode contains: Ale's story Childhood traumas and therapy Addictions and alcoholism Abortions and teen struggles Breaking generational curses Christians being judgemental What Chr...
May 23, 2023•2 hr 12 min
