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Light + Life Podcast

Light + Life Podcast

By: First Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs
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Welcome to the Light + Life Podcast, conversations on faith and life from First Pres Colorado Springs. Join us every other week for a 30-minute conversation about living the Christian life in our times.

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  • Episode 57: The People Who Hold You Up: How to Build Meaningful, Faith-Filled Friendships
    Jul 1 2025

    Do you have people in your life who really see you—who speak truth, show up, and call out the best in you? In this episode of the Light + Life Podcast, Liza and Pastor Tim explore the importance of Christ-centered friendship, spiritual community, and the courage it takes to share your needs.

    We weren’t made to go it alone. Whether you're new in town, feeling disconnected, or just longing for deeper relationships, this conversation will inspire you to seek out the kind of friends who will walk with you, pray with you, and help you grow in faith.

    Together they explore:

    • The difference between solitude and loneliness
    • What to look for in spiritually supportive friends
    • How to deepen friendships with vulnerability
    • Why sharing needs is one of the most life-changing practices
    • How God forms us through community and accountability
    • Why iron really does sharpen iron—and how to live that out
    • The power of a borrowed rake and a backyard cat funeral

    You’ll also hear stories of trust, healing, neighborly love, and the kind of spiritual friendships that last through every season of life.

    📍This week’s invitation:
    ✅ Borrow something from a neighbor
    ✅ Share a real need with someone close to you
    ✅ Pursue one relationship more intentionally
    ✅ Pray for God to grow your community and show you who to encourage

    🧡 You were made to be known, loved, and supported. And there’s Light + Life in the friendships God gives.

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    22 mins
  • Episode 56: Unplug to Reconnect: Finding Peace in a Digitally Obsessed World
    Jun 17 2025

    Is your phone running your life—or is your life running away from you? In this episode of the Light + Life Podcast, hosts Liza and Pastor Tim dig deep into the growing tension between digital dependence and spiritual health. From doomscrolling at 2 a.m. to the brain-numbing effects of constant content, this candid conversation confronts the chaos of modern tech addiction and invites you into a more grounded, Christ-centered way to live.

    You’ll explore:

    • Why digital burnout feels like emotional and spiritual emptiness
    • How phones and social platforms quietly disciple us away from Jesus
    • Why physical connection, handwritten Scripture, and analog practices matter
    • How to reset your rhythm, rebuild focus, and restore peace
    • How to stomp out “ANTs” (automatic negative thoughts)
    • How small digital boundaries can lead to lasting spiritual change

    Tim and Liza share personal struggles, practical boundaries, and the hope of reconnecting with God and others through intentional presence. Whether it’s leaving your phone in the kitchen, rediscovering your paper Bible, or setting a timer on your Instagram app, this episode is full of real-life advice for reclaiming your mental, emotional, and spiritual clarity in a screen-saturated world.

    📵 What would it look like to pause, pray, and power down—so Jesus can speak more clearly in your life?

    🎧 Listen now. Reclaim your time. Restore your peace. Remember who you are in Christ.

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    27 mins
  • Episode 55: Is Living Green a Christian Calling? Faith, Sustainability, and the Small Choices That Matter
    Jun 3 2025

    Can Christians live more sustainably without getting caught in cultural confusion or guilt? In this episode of the Light + Life Podcast, Liza and Pastor Tim explore how faith intersects with environmental stewardship—unpacking personal habits, biblical truth, and surprising stories about our responsibility to care for God's creation.

    You'll hear raw reflections on hustle culture, convenience, and how easy it is to fall into the trap of thinking “it’s too far gone.” But instead of shame, this conversation invites you into a Christ-centered view of sustainability: not political, not performative—just deeply rooted in love for the One who made the world.

    Topics include:

    • Why Christians should care about the Earth
    • Sustainable habits that fit real life
    • The theology of stewardship and dominion
    • Microplastics, food sourcing, and practical tips
    • How rest and rhythm reflect God’s design
    • Why creation care is discipleship—not politics

    Whether you’re just starting to “go green” or wrestling with how to align your lifestyle with your faith, this episode offers encouragement, humor, and practical direction. You’ll leave inspired to make small changes with eternal meaning.

    💡 What you can do today:
    ✅ Choose one sustainable habit to start this week
    ✅ Reflect on your impact as a steward of God's creation
    ✅ Reframe how you talk about sustainability through your faith lens
    ✅ Share this episode with someone curious about creation care

    🪴 Jesus calls us to love what He loves—including the world He created. You don’t have to do it all. Just start somewhere.

    🎧 Listen now. Live intentionally. Care faithfully. Find Light + Life in Him.

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    30 mins

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