Lighting the Way Today

“I just think we need to back up a little bit and relax, learn to be patient, and see how God’s going to go to work....We know God’s Word works, so just believe God’s Word! And we will get to our desired destination.” In this episode, Lauren Schiano interviews Rev. Marcia Greene, a seasoned minister and the author of a Way Magazine article from 2011 entitled “When Healing Takes Time.” Healing (phy...

“Recovery is a process. True healing comes from God; and healing typically takes effort. It doesn’t just happen on its own.” Divorce is more than a legal process. It can cause emotional pain and impact a person’s spiritual life. In this episode, Sierra Bergman interviews Rev. and Mrs. Vern Edwards (Jill), and they talk about the potential grief, shame, relief, anger, and confusion that may come wi...

“Life does keep going, which is initially one of the hardest parts of grief, because it feels like your world has stopped....As you’re getting through that, back to the joy, just remind yourself that it’s not always going to be like this. Time is one of your biggest assets.” Grief doesn’t come with a timeline, and it doesn’t look the same for everyone. In this episode, Taylor Thurlow talks to two...

“How sweet it is when you do overcome disagreements with someone else, when you decide that your friendship is more important than feelings of hurt or being upset, and you forgive each other. That bond can intensify.” Friendship can be one of the most meaningful and painful relationships we experience. In this episode, Heather Neault and minister Stacie Cook talk about why friendships can fade, fr...

“Communicate directly, firmly, and lovingly. There’s a way to communicate in a very neutral, non-combative way....I think people appreciate honest communication.” Boundaries are often misunderstood. At times, they might get confused with walls, avoidance, or selfishness. In this episode, Steele Bergman interviews minister Laura Mittler, and they explore what healthy boundaries actually are, why so...

“I really believe that God wants us to be the friend that we wish we had. So if we feel lonely and we want a friend, be that friend. God made us for community and connection.” Loneliness isn’t just about being alone. At times, it’s about feeling unseen, unheard, and disconnected, even in crowded rooms or full schedules. In this episode, Jennifer Clesi interviews minister Kim Thomas, and they unpac...

“All of the ‘causes,’ no matter how passionate we might be about them, all those causes fall short of the greatest cause, which is to reconcile people [back to God]. That’s the one that matters, and that one remedies all the others.” Join Sierra Bergman as she interviews Rev. Lyndon Sumlin about how we as Christians can approach social justice issues in our society. Social justice conversations of...

“You can choose how you want to use [a screen]. But if you’re not intentional in your choosing, then, a lot of times, it will decide for you.” In this episode, Hunter Mullins and Steele Bergman chat about how we can have healthy relationships with technology to maximize our spiritual lives and keep God as our priority. Do you often find yourself scrolling on your phone for hours, but lack time to...

“When [Jesus Christ] interacted with people whose lives did not align with God’s design, he showed both clarity and compassion. And compassion is huge.” Join Heather Neault and Rev. Gary Martin in this episode as they tackle one of the toughest questions Christians face today: How should Christians interact with the LGBTQ+ community, whether it’s family members, neighbors, or coworkers? And how do...

“We have everything to gain; we literally have nothing to lose that’s worth holding on to by valuing people. God made diversity. He made us each uniquely different, and then in the same breath, God also gave us unity.” In this episode, Lauren Schiano interviews minister Marie George on principles from God’s Word regarding bridging generational divides. Generational stereotypes like “they’re too ol...

“We have to remember that we are all ambassadors for Christ, not a political party, not an agenda.” In part two of this two-part episode, Jennifer Clesi continues the conversation with Rev. Bryan Mittler and Rev. Michael De Quattro, in which they discuss more ways that God’s love can cross political divides. This episode further expounds on the believer’s role in political environments. Topics inc...

“We’re above the methods and the tactics that the adversary uses to put us on sides. When it comes to living life, we’re all in this together.” In part one of this two-part episode, Jennifer Clesi interviews Rev. Bryan Mittler and Rev. Michael De Quattro on how God’s love effectively bridges political division between people. In today’s culture, political tension can be especially strong, yet even...

“We have to approach witnessing with love and no other motive. We’re not there to get anything from anyone. We just want to go out there with an attitude of giving and with love and with the goal of being ambassadors and reconciling people back to God.” In this episode, Taylor Thurlow interviews Rev. Basil Makharita about sharing God’s Word with people of different belief systems than Christianity...

“For me, part of what makes a song truly great is that it’s striking that balance where you have both of those things—you have the truth of the Word, and you have the art of the song that grabs your attention and draws you in.” In this special fiftieth episode, Sierra Bergman wraps up the 2025 year by interviewing ministers and musical guests Andrea Thurlow and Kris Jones. This episode also includ...

“We get to rely on God as our Source of stability. That stability doesn’t come from having ‘all of our ducks in a row’ per se, it’s from trusting in THE Source of stability, God.” In this episode, Taylor Thurlow interviews Mr. and Mrs. Jared Torell (Nancy), two ministers with The Way International, and they talk about walking powerfully through change. Having recently gone through many changes, in...

“When life gets messy or challenging, genuine faith has to show up different than just looking like a Christian.” In this episode, Heather Neault has a deep and thoughtful conversation with Mrs. Lyndon Sumlin (Vicky), a minister with The Way International, about the difference between having a true, vital, spiritual relationship with God and having the surface-level attributes of a Christian. Vick...

“In our walk as ambassadors for Christ, we’re always on the lookout to make sure we are putting truth on in our mind and exposing ourselves to that....Over time, that exposure to things that the adversary might be throwing [at us] can wear us down. So, we do want to step away from that.” In this episode, Lauren Schiano interviews Aaron Morphy about having integrity online, especially on social med...

“God encouraged my heart, and I took a stand in that birthing room. And I told everyone in the room that I was going to pray for my son, and that God could heal him.” In this episode, Hunter Mullins sits down with minister Matthew Duley and his son, Josef Duley, for a wholesome, encouraging conversation about taking a stand for God. Both father and son draw from their personal experiences, sharing...

“What defines me is what the Word of God says about me—that I am a son of God with power, that I represent Christ on earth, that I can do the miracles and wonders that Jesus Christ did.” In this episode, Jennifer Clesi interviews Nicolás (Nico) González, who, along with his wife, Lilian, coordinates the work of The Way Ministry in the country of Argentina. Nico shares about what it means to be bol...

“To be all things to all men—how can you achieve that in your own life? How can you be relatable?” In this episode, Hunter Mullins interviews Josh Page, a young man who started a community event in South Carolina called “Cruisin’ to Christ.” This outreach event has a large focus on meeting people and teaching hot Bible, and it’s also centered around something Josh loves: car meets. Josh utilized s...

“In order to not stay down spiritually and emotionally, you have to be determined, so fully persuaded, that what God says to be true is true.” This powerful episode is an interview between Sierra Bergman and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Echternacht (Liz), who tell the story of Liz overcoming cancer. They open up about how God took care of them in special ways, verses that they claimed at different stages, a...

“Pay attention to yourself; take that personal inventory of yourself. And a question I ask myself is, ‘What makes me optimal? Is what I’m doing going to help me be optimal in my service for God and my service to God’s people?’” In this episode, Jennifer Clesi interviews Rev. and Mrs. Marlo Vergara (Millie), ministers with The Way International. Marlo and Millie impart their knowledge on the topic...

“When I love God and His people, part of that is taking on God’s generous nature. Neediness and greediness just have no place to exist in my heart when I have that kind of mindset and I act on it.” In this episode, Steele Bergman interviews Dan Hendrickson and Greg Moseley, two faithful believers who have backgrounds in business and clear habit patterns of abundant giving. They talk about the free...

“We’re active in our waiting, we’re not passive. And part of being active is having a positive attitude and having a trusting attitude.” When we have to wait on something that we desire or need, does God want us to put our life on pause? No! In His Word, God describes many ways that we can wait well, staying active as we both live life to the fullest day by day and work toward our goals. Join Heat...

“One of the things that I love about the Bible is that it acknowledges anxiety exists. That in itself is amazing....But it also provides a solution....” Lauren Schiano interviews Jay Withers, a mental health therapist, and Yvanne Komenan, a Christian from Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. In this episode, they define anxiety and show tools that God has provided to help His children identify, face, and o...