The Light Stand

Art and Natalie Ontiveros•www.instagram.com

Welcome to The Light Stand! Awesome conversations with awesome people. Marriage, relationships, family, manhood, parenting, father power, mental health, society, life. We tell it like it is, vulnerable, real and honest. With the world around us getting darker, this is the light at the end of the tunnel. Mentorship, perspective, hope.

¡Bienvenidos a The Light Stand! Buenísima conversación con personas increíbles. Matrimonio, relaciones, familia, masculinidad, paternidad, poder paterno, salud mental, sociedad, vida en genral. Lo decimos como es, vulnerable, real y honesto. Con el mundo que nos rodea cada vez más oscuro, esta es la luz al final del túnel. Tutoría, perspectiva, esperanza.

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Episodes

(Español) 31 años de matrimonio, caracteres fuertes y crecimiento ft. Carlos y Maria Juarez

Send us a text Carlos y Maria regresan! Temas que se tocan en este episodio... Como se conocieron celebrando 31 años de casados y como seguir enamorados el papel del hombre y de la mujer en matrimonio matrimonios sanos vs toxicos como crecer juntos para seguir adelante cuando la mujer tiene un carácter fuerte hombres pasivos y tímidos mucho mas! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...

May 10, 2023•1 hr 42 min

Seasons, Journeys, and Answered Prayers- ft. Luis & Liz Talavera

Send us a text This episode is super special to us. Our brother and sister Luis and Liz Talavera join us to share their story and testimony, from how they met and grew/developed their family to literally facing death and beating COVID-19. God allows you to experience different seasons in life, all for good. Sometimes it doesn't feel that way especially if it's a particularly harsh winter per-se, but nonetheless His purpose is for your benefit and blessing in the end. Tune in, grab some tissues, ...

May 03, 2023•1 hr 52 min

(Español) Aventuras, gritos y policías ft. Carlos & Maria Juarez

Send us a text Carlos y Maria Juarez son pastores principales y fundadores de iglesia Templo Kairos en Ciudad Juarez, Mexico. Tienen 5 hijos varones y también son abuelos de un nieto! Nuestros amigos desde 14 años, han sido un tremendo impacto a nuestra vida. Ellos tienen una pasión por Dios, y ayudar a familias y matrimonios en consejería. No se pueden perder esta platica! Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...

Apr 25, 2023•2 hr 2 min

We're Married! Now what? ft. Steven & Cynthia Lewis

Send us a text Steven & Cynthia tell us their story. How they met, recently getting married, to sex within marriage as God designed it. While the topic of sex might still be taboo and lightly treaded-on inside church walls around the country, we dive right in! Why God designed sex to be enjoyed in marriage How to communicate with your spouse about your needs and likes Spicing up your sex life and not allowing it to get stale or boring Expectations vs Reality How culture skews and blurs what ...

Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 47 min

Mental Health, Teens and Healing from Trauma ft. Nancy Castañeda

Send us a text We are joined by Nancy Castañeda, Clinical Mental Health Counselor. She specializes in teenagers, crisis, trauma and is currently working on obtaining her MA in Psychology. Tune in as she shares her perspective on: Trauma and it's effects in your life Healing wounds from your past Mental health Effects of social media on teens Depression and Anxiety Gender and Sexuality Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...

Apr 04, 2023•1 hr 49 min

Our way or God's way?

Send us a text You know that one place in the basement that's dark, a bit dusty, untouched... that some people are kind of afraid to walk-by? That's this episode. Honest, vulnerable and raw. Our story from high school sweethearts to going on 14 years married. How we came about knowing God and living for His glory. We pray that as we share the ugly truth about our beginning and everything we learned along the way, you see that with God anything is possible. Support the show https://www.instagram....

Mar 28, 2023•1 hr 40 min

Español! Coincidencia? O Diosidencia? ft. Pepe & Jessica Martinez

Send us a text Primer episodio en español! Pepe y Jessica Martinez son una pareja con una historia y testimonio impactante. Padres de familia, lideres y pastores de servicio en la iglesia Vino Nuevo; también Jessica es la encargada de grupos en REAL. Acompañanos en escuchar de su vida desde cuando se conocieron hasta como llegaron a encontrar a Jesucristo, y como Dios a obrado en sus vidas. Si tu necesitas una palabra de animo, si no estas segur@ de la existencia de Dios, este episodio es para t...

Mar 15, 2023•2 hr 16 min

Dear Gen Z... ft. Abby Talavera and Adray Carrillo

Send us a text This message you do NOT want to miss. We are joined by our friends Abby Talavera and Adray Carrillo with a special message for Gen Z, and their parents! Both Abby and Adray are Youth Leaders at church and are very involved in sowing into the next generation of young adults. This talk is for the BOOKS, diving into everything affecting Gen Z such as family, culture, social media, depression, anxiety, dating, parenting, the list goes on. If there's an episode you absolutely must list...

Mar 02, 2023•2 hr 20 min

Valentines Special! Romance, dates & porn ft. Willy & Esme Nieves

Send us a text Valentines Day themed... Willy and Esme are back! We dive into a lot, Valentines Day, romance within a marriage, dates, do's and do NOT's of love and yes... PORN Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/

Feb 28, 2023•1 hr 37 min

Should we live together before marriage?

Send us a text In this episode we dive into living together before getting married. Is it a good idea? Bad? What can go wrong? Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/

Feb 22, 2023•38 min

Why this podcast?

Send us a text Why The Light Stand? Art & Nat share the purpose and vision behind this Podcast. Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/

Feb 14, 2023•35 min

High school sweethearts and counting! ft. Willy & Esme Nieves

Send us a text Willy and Esme share their story, from being high school sweethearts to being together 23 years strong. They discuss their struggle and victory journey becoming parents at a young age, social pressures from family and church, to becoming successful in the real estate arena while raising three children Support the show https://www.instagram.com/the_lightstand/...

Feb 08, 2023•1 hr 50 min

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