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.
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.
Nuestros amigos Adan y Miish nos acompañan y comparten su hermoso testimonio. Adan es musico y parte del grupo de alabanza De la Iglesia Vino Nuevo en El Paso, y Miish es encargada de comunicaciones y parte de logística de Vision Global; que es organización de misiones.
En este episodio hablan de como fue que Dios los junto y les dio una vision en común y corazón para compartir el evangelio en todo el mundo como misioneros. Se tocan temas de noviazgo, matrimonio, milagros, iglesias Multi-culturales, batallas espirituales, como evitar el cementerio del misionero, y mucho mucho mas.
No te quieres perder este episodio de impacto!
Nos acompañan nuestros amigos Samuel y Nala Castillo donde comparten su historia y testimonio. Esta pareja hermosa son nuevos padres, casados 2 años y tienen un mensaje que no te quieres perder... desde como llegaron a los pies de Jesus ha como honrar y dar gloria a Dios en matrimonio y noviazgo también. Hablan de lo que han aprendido del matrimonio, como manejar a las familias cuando uno se casa, y todas las dinámicas que vienen con juntarse con tu cónyuge.
No te lo pierdas!
Josh and Denise Herrera join us to share their story! Their awesome testimony proves that nothing is impossible with God. It's possible to overcome your past. It's possible to beat depression and win the mental health battle. It's possible to have a beautiful marriage coming from two distinct backgrounds.
Sometimes, God gives you a unique story with a big purpose. There are people in the world that ONLY your story can impact, God doesn't make mistakes. Don't miss this incredible episode!
Let's face it, being single and Christian in a non-Christian world is not easy. There is all kinds of temptations and influences that throw mixed signals at us causing confusion, distorting the original design that God had in mind. Add in the over-sexualized entertainment industry plus social media full of "influencers" that have manicured pictures and videos into the mix, it is understandable how Christian singles are like on a remote island without a map.
Our friends join us to chat about it all!
Some topics discussed:
*Do you have to share the same religion or beliefs?
*When you “don’t feel peace” is it really because it’s not God’s will? Or could it just be fear?
*Alot of people say christian’s standards are too high… thoughts?
*What are non-negotiables? Can they be different for everyone?
*Is there a THE ONE? Or does God let you choose?
*Is it true that you have to fully surrender your desire to marry & then you’ll get it?
*What’s the role of a boyfriend in a relationship? Many want to “lead” while dating, is that bad?
Nuestros amigos Joel y Midy García nos acompañan para compartir su historia desde conocerse a casarse y ahora ser pastores juntos. Empresarios exitosos; Joel tiene su propia compañía de construcción y Midy dueña de propiedades AirBnB y también consejera familiar cristiana.
No te quieres perder esta conversación!
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..."
The list goes on and on... so many examples of toxic family. This episode is made to give you tools and language to finally set healthy boundaries, and learn that word you were too afraid to use as a child... NO.
The episode starts with several examples we've seen & heard, the "how-to" part starts around the 45:00 mark.
Segment 1: Spotting the Toxicity
Segment 2: Why It’s So Hard
Segment 3: The How-To Guide
Step 1: Set Clear Boundaries
Step 2: Communicate Those Boundaries—Firmly, Calmly, and Without Apology
Step 3: Expect Pushback
Step 4: Limit or Cut Contact (If Needed)
Step 5: Do the Inner Work
f this episode resonated with you, please share it with someone who might need to hear it. And if you’ve got a story or tip about dealing with toxic family, DM us! We'd love to hear from you.
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!
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 adelante después de un divorcio? Este testimonio refleja como Dios en su gracia utiliza nuestras lecciones para llevarnos acercarnos a El.
Esto y mucho mas con este episodio!
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!
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 near to her heart is "hay esperanza"... there is hope.
Trust us, this is one testimony you do not want to miss.
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
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.
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!
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.
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:
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!
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_neighbor
Does Jesus love you if you're a drug addict? A thief? A prostitute? LGBT+? A cheater? A liar? A murderer? Tune in to find out.
Let us know in the comments what your thoughts were on that commercial!
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!
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!
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!
