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The Light Stand

The Light Stand

By: Art and Natalie Ontiveros
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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.


Art and Natalie Ontiveros
Christianity Parenting & Families Personal Development Personal Success Relationships Spirituality
Episodes
  • How to handle toxic family members (without losing your mind!)
    Jun 6 2025

    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.

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Español- Milagros increíbles de Dios! ft. Irving & Angeles Loya
    Mar 22 2025

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    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!


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    2 hrs and 7 mins
  • Español- Un testimonio de terremoto! ft. Alejandro De la Llave & Rocio Madrid De la Llave
    Feb 21 2025

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    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!

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    1 hr and 56 mins

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