One Little Candle

The dramatic saga intensifies in chapters 4 to 7 of the Book of Esther. Tune in as we explore a night of royal restlessness that shifts the fate of Mordecai, witness Haman’s fall from arrogance to humiliation, and marvel at Esther’s bravery as she orchestrates a banquet that turns into Haman’s downfall – all under the watchful, though unseen, hand of Providence. As we recount Est...

In this episode (105), we begin an intriguing study of the first 3 chapters of the book of Esther. We’ll explore profound themes of justice, God’s underlying sovereignty, and how even in seemingly chaotic times, there’s Divine purpose at work. We also look at how we can draw parallels to today’s challenges, urging trust and hope in the face of adversity. From Esther’s...

Join us as we delve into the heart of the purpose of church with Andrew Rappaport and members of the Christian Podcast Community.  We’ll discuss moving beyond the walls and steeples to the call of gathering, equipping and taking the gospel out into the world while confronting sobering truths about modern perceptions of the church and concerns about our priorities in ministering both to belie...

In today’s episode (104) , we’ll take a look at how in a world of both comfort and discomfort, we find hope in knowing that God is unchanging and faithful. As we approach Good Friday and Easter, we reflect on the immense sacrifice and the ultimate victory of Jesus. Through the darkest moments, we are reminded that God can turn bitter into sweet and that Sunday is coming. The message of...

In today’s episode (101) of One Little Candle, we’ll explore the controversial “He Gets Us” campaign, an ambitious endeavor with a staggering $100 million funding aimed at rebranding Jesus for today’s younger generations.  As we wade through the narratives and outreach efforts of this movement—from its use of secular media strategies to its misrepresentation of today&...

In this pivotal 100th episode,  host, Rebecca Berschwinger, brings to a close the enlightening series refuting the popular yet misleading book “Soul Boom. Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.” Standing firm in the truth of the Scriptures, she dissects the author’s vision of utopia—a world where religious boundaries blur into a unified theory which outright ignore the reality of si...

In this episode (99), host, Rebecca Berschwinger tackles chapters 8 and 9 of Rainn Wilson's book, where she dismantles the proposed principles of Soul Boom, the Religion, using God's Word. Topics include: - The authors rejection of the doctrine of hell and eternal punishment  -Soul Boom's creation of moral guidelines without God   -Patriarchy and leadership roles and the idea that all interpretati...

In this episode (98), Rebecca delves deep into Chapter 7,  challenging the core teachings of various religions and emphasizing  the uniqueness of Christianity. The episode raises thought-provoking discussions on the foundations of faith,  a higher power, moral compass, and the power of love across different spiritual traditions, answering the question, "Can the "commonalities" of differing religio...

Is spirituality the new religion?  Join host, Rebecca Berschwinger, as she  delves deep into the book "Soul Boom, Why We Need A Spiritual Revolution" by Rainn Wilson, and challenges  the concept of a new-age approach to spirituality and its implications.  Wilson presents an alternative to traditional religion rooted in Baha'i beliefs, Buddhism, and Native American spirituality. But is this the ans...

Episode 96. Many, including those within the Christian community, are becoming increasingly weary as the death toll in Gaza rises,  resulting in increasing calls for a ceasefire. In this episode,  Rebecca responds to one such call from within the Christian community and shares her thoughts on the subject of a ceasefire. Discussion Points Contrast between living in certain parts of the world and da...

One Little Candle  Episode 94 In today's episode, titled "Israel. From Exodus to Triumph: Unveiling Miracles, Conflict, and Divine Intervention in the Promised Land," we will be providing you with the amazing story of the incredible journey of the nation of Israel through Amir Tsarfati's teaching, "The Miracle Called Israel." From biblical times to modern-day events,  miraculous moments have shape...

Special Edition Episode. The latest updates on the war in Israel; a personal and biblical perspective and how you can fight alongside Israel from where you're at. TIME STAMPED OVERVIEW 00:00:01] Special edition podcast addressing war in Israel [00:03:01] Our spiritual connection with Israel. [00:07:38] Imagining the horror. [00:08:10] Brave couple hides twins, shoots terrorists, dies. [00:16:01] F...

In this episode(93), we finish up addressing the fallacies in chapter 4, The Notorious G.O.D. Including: *Exploring the complex nature of God and the various ways people perceive and worship Him. * Challenging unbiblical notions of God * Exploring the role of hypocrisy within religious communities. * The powerful impact of trials and suffering * The enduring friendship of Jesus * The importance of...

In this chapter of the book Soul Boom, Author, Rainn Wilson, presents a negative portrayal of the God of the Old Testament, describing Him as an anthropomorphized entity who occasionally flies into rages, can be vindictive and violent, and who is narcissistically obsessed with people bowing down and worshipping Him. While these claims are commonly echoed in secular media and atheistic books, it's...

Actor and author, Rainn Wilson says that what is wrong with this world and the answers we need are spiritual in nature and that humanity's only hope is a spiritual revolution. But are the "solutions" he's suggesting really what this lost world needs or are they a part of the problem? In this episode(#90): Jesus not the only "Divine manifestation?" Blending truth and untruth Accountability to God T...

We've all heard about the miracles of Jesus. But did they really happen? Or are they instead spiritual in meaning only? Episode #89 Time Stamp 00:02:20 Why a spiritual revolution is necessary. 00:05:21 Miracles not significant; proofs only for present. 00:07:24 Outward miracles hold little importance in reality. 00:12:19 Luke wrote Gospel, moved by Holy Ghost. 00:14:41 Eyewitnesses confirm Jesus's...

In today's episode Rebecca begins the process of examining author Rainn Wilson's book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. Does the man behind the Office's Dwight Schrute offer a correct spiritual solution when it comes to important societal issues, the breakdowns in society, and the future of humanity? Included discussions: The Office, the concept of spirituality, the Baha'i religion,...

Welcome to the first episode of One Little Candle's monthly special edition, Making Sense With Gen Z. In this episode, we tackle the ever-relevant topic of gender identity and the challenges that come with it for the Christian. My generation Z co-host and I, will have a thought-provoking conversation as we explore the nuances of pronouns and the shared space of language, addressing the question of...

On this episode (85) reboot of One Little Candle, guest speakers, Michael and Vanessa Mistretta from Firm Israel, share their personal journeys and their mission with Firm Israel, which is to empower local ministries in Israel with the love of Jesus.  They emphasize the need for support and resources for these ministries to carry out their work. The episode touches on the importance of visiting Is...

On this episode(84) of One Little Candle, we read the final chapter of The Calvary Road and dive deep into the themes of confession of sin and justifying God. Drawing from biblical references in Galatians, Jeremiah, Ephesians, and more, we'll explore the concept of recognizing the deceitful and wicked nature of the human heart.  We'll also learn of  surrendering our efforts for holiness to Jesus l...

The focus for today's episode (83) is chapter nine of the book, The Calvary Road, which discusses how to experience the full power of the Lamb in our lives, emphasizing that sin is the only hindrance to Christians having victorious fellowship with God and being filled with the Holy Spirit. Learn how the full power of the blood can be experienced in our lives through faith and by loving not our liv...

On this episode (82) of One Little Candle, Rebecca deconstructs fallacies against Jesus and the scriptures while touching on the internal conflict faced by LGBTQ youth, suggesting that religion is not to blame for their high suicide rates.    Rebecca also talks about the silence of the church being a contributing factor to the issue and delves into the sin of Sodom, the LGBTQ agenda harming childr...

On this episode(81) of One Little Candle, Rebecca discusses biblical illiteracy among Christians and how it leads to difficulty in articulating their beliefs. There's discussion on the fallacies and accusations made against Christians who defend traditional marriage and God's design for marriage while actively exploring what unconditional love really means and whether it means accepting wrong beha...

In episode 80 of One Little Candle, Rebecca Berschwinger reads from Chapter 8 of the book, The Calvary Road, by Roy Hession, which discusses the importance of servanthood. Also, Rebecca reflects on the departure of her pastor and the impact he had on her faith journey. Through the book she shares the concept of being a bond servant and how it is the only way to restore man to his true position. Al...

On this episode of One Little Candle, host Rebecca Berschwinger shares a Biblical perspective of LGBTQ,including: The negative impacts on individuals, families, societies, and cultures. The lack of moral compass in society and how social media is causing depression and anxiety in children. The importance of showing love and compassion towards those with different lifestyles and beliefs, while refu...