Let There Be Light Podcast
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Let There Be Light Podcast
A place for the doubters, wanderers, and outcasts. We are two best friends who seek to shine light on topics in the Church today with history, science, theology - and our love for Jesus. ✨️🌙☀️
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those who came before...
THANK YOU all for listening! We are incredibly grateful for your support, encouragement, and love over our first three seasons!
Today is a more...
the making of biblical womanhood: book review
Is biblical womanhood defined by ancient Greek grammar, by cultural norms, or by the actions and love of God?
In our penultimate episode this s...
here we stand - we can do no other
In our last dive into the histories of prominent women throughout the Church, Sarah leads the discussion today with a glimpse into the Reformation.
scholars, soldiers, poets, queens | part 2
In our newest episode, we continue in our 2-part special of "scholars, soldiers, poets, queens" by delving into the Middle Ages:
Julian of Norwi...
scholars, soldiers, poets, queens | part 1
In today's episode in our series, Eshet Chayil: Woman of Valor, Sarah dissects the histories of three women selected from the history of the medieval...
upon these rocks, I will build my Church
Today, Sarah leads our discussion in the histories of 3 women who are recorded as major players in the establishment of the early church leading up to...
a pastor, a deacon, and an apostle walk into a bar
Happy hour starts now 🥂
Continuing in our series, Eshet Chayil: Women of Valor, Marleny takes us through Romans 16, and a breakdown of three of...
last at the Cross, first at the tomb
WELCOME to season 3, everyone! We hope y'all are staying safe and healthy in your part of the world and are ready for an exciting new lineup of episod...
trauma is not your identity
Another season has come and gone! Thank you so much to everyone who has been following our season exploring trauma within the church, for sending us q...
who can help me? a history of christian vs secular counseling
Today, Sarah leads our discussion in breaking down the history of Christian vs secular counseling, the church's promotion and denial over the years, a...
grace-softened edges: healing from trauma
Healing is not linear, and there are wounds time can't heal.
There's a somber attitude in the studio today. In this episode, we discuss...
she who named God: the tale of Hagar
A famous footnote in the story of Isaac's miraculous birth, little else is known about the Egyptian slave girl, Hagar.
Hagar was given Abram and...
diagnosis: post-traumatic church syndrome
Prognosis: Hopeful. ❤ Separating from a community leaves its own special wound.
Today, we break down the definition of trauma as described by me...
still searching for sunday
Our series on church trauma continues with this season's book review episode on Rachel Held Evans' book, "Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving, and F...
a survivor's guide to deconstruction
When all of your beliefs get blown to hell, what is left?
This week, Sarah reacquaints us with the definition of deconstruction, how it is affec...
what makes a church
SEASON 2 IS HERE!
We are back and laying the groundwork for season 2 by discussing what makes a church, and how to define the universal C...
left behind: learning to love the church again
In our SEASON ONE finale, there is hurt, disbelief, betrayal, and uncertainty... Namely, the emotions we both felt when leaving our respective churche...
purity rings, myths, and shame - oh my! with Dr. Camden Morgante
This week, we explore the world of purity culture with our own personal guide, Dr. Camden Morgante!
With her expertise, we discuss the different...
red, white, & Blue Like Jazz
Sarah leads us through this season's book review episode with a thorough look at Donald Miller's enlightening and controversial book, Blue Like Jazz.<...
the lost apostle: the tale of Junia
This is the story of a woman who was part of the early Church. The story of a woman who may have listened at the feet of Jesus himself. A story that w...
masculinity & other musings
Welcome the conclusion of the two-part series where we explore the expectations of femininity and masculinity in the American church! Listen with an o...
femininity & other musings
In the first of our two-part series on Femininity & Masculinity, we dissect what the Bible and American church culture deem as being feminine. And yes...
to Kid or Not to Kid
This week, Sarah helps us take a closer look at verses often taken out of context and used to abuse or invalidate women - yes, we are talking about mo...
how to light a candle with a WILDFIRE
By definition, a wildfire consumes without limits, causing pain and destruction while a candle can provide warmth and light in dark places. How can th...
in the case of the cussing Christian
What does it say when a Christian cusses? Are they not listening to supposedly "specific" bible verses? Are they abusing their freedom in Christ? What...
I preached a sermon (& I liked it)
Sarah leads the discussion this week as we delve into the topic of preaching - as a woman.
Growing up complementarian, neither of us realized un...
trauma with a capital T
In our very first episode, we discuss trauma and its effects on mental health, a topic that is severely misunderstood in the Christian church today. L...
...and there was Light: introductions
Some introductions are in order! We are Sarah & Marleny; listen as we introduce ourselves and make each other laugh, and discuss how our lives and fai...
Let There Be Light Trailer
People want black-and-white answers from the Bible, but as author Sarah Bessey puts it, scripture is a rainbow arch painted across a stormy sky. Join...