Light Among Peers

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the importance of choosing the correct friend group. He describes which friends to avoid based on scripture.

In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Was Moses treated fairly?" Moses missed out on the promised land experience. Discover why and how you can avoid missing out on what God has planned for you.

In this episode, Dr. RJ breaks down the four ways teenagers change. Whichever issues you struggle with, there are only four ways to change your behavior. Listen in to learn how you can choose the best way for change.

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses what happens when we speak about ourselves in a negative way. He also reveals what the scriptures specifically say about negative self-talk. After this episode, you will think differently about the way you speak about yourself.

In this episode, Dr. RJ looks at the instructions in the Bible for how Christians are to handle those that do not believe Jesus. Do we befriend them? Do we avoid them? Should we evangelize. Dr. RJ answers these questions and more.

In this episode, Dr. RJ shares four reasons why Christians often experience hardships. Often times, we hear the reason bad things happen to believers is because of "free will." Well that explanation is insufficient because it doesn't consider the sovereignty of God. Dr. RJ uses examples that we find in scripture to explain why believers experience hardships.

In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Is money evil?" He teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10. Dr. RJ also discusses how Christian teenagers should handle money.

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the topic of authority and how the world responds differently than what the Bible teaches. He also shares how to handle a sinful person who is in a place of authority. He teaches from Numbers 12. 

In this episode, Dr. RJ teaches on why believers create idols, and how they should respond when filling distant from God. Dr. RJ teaches from Exodus 32.

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the popular Christian doctrine of "Once Saved Always Saved." He teaches from Matthew 7 and 1 Thessalonians 4.

In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Did God harden Pharaoh's heart?" He also gives insight on how teenagers often harden their own hearts unexpectedly.

In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the secret to overcoming the desire to lie. He teaches from Genesis 18:22-33.

In this episode, Dr. RJ explains why David was considered a man after God's own heart. He teaches from Psalm 119. If you have any questions for Dr. RJ, contact him at www.lightamongpeers.com .

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the value of sharing the gospel to those who claim to be Christians. He teaches from Acts 17:10.

In this episode, Dr. RJ gives instructions to teenagers on how to share the gospel with their peers. Mark 16:15 teaches to preach the gospel to the whole creation. Therefore, teenagers are instructed to share the gospel.

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses why your beliefs are so important. "For God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the consequences of sin and why it's important for believers to make efforts to resist sin. 

In this episode, Dr. RJ shares tools on how not to be easily offended. This strategy will help any Christian teenager who finds themselves upset at the words and actions of others.

In this episode, Dr. RJ gives practical strategies to help teens overcome lust. He teaches from 2 Samuel 11:1-18. Dr. RJ recommends that you listen to previous episodes so that you can overcome the Dark 6. If you have any questions for Dr. RJ message him at www.lightamongpeers.com/contact .

Dr. RJ discusses the topic of love and how it is important to not conform to the world. He references Romans 12:2 in this episode. Finally, Dr. RJ encourages listeners to learn God's commandments so that they can resist the desires of the world. If you have a question for Dr. RJ, visit www.lightamongpeers.com/contact /

In this episode, Dr. RJ teaches how to manage your thoughts so that you can pursue obedience. He references Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8. If you have any questions for Dr. RJ you may message him at www.lightamongpeers.com

In this episode, Dr. RJ explains specifically how to manage your emotions so that you can live a life of obedience to Jesus. He also reads from Romans Chapter 7 so that you may have a better understanding of Paul.

In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses what does it mean to be led by the Spirit. In Galatians, Paul describes the difference between the work of the flesh vs the fruit of the Spirit. Learn how to start being led by the Spirit.

In this episode, Dr. RJ addresses the question, can teenagers overcome sin. Ask yourself, "is it possible to not sin?" Based on your denomination, you may already have an answer. Dr. RJ's answer to this question may surprise you. Please listen with an open heart and an open mind.

Dr. RJ shares the top six sins that many Christian teenagers struggle with.