Author: lighttheday

Richard grew up in a faithful religious home. However, he learned early on to set aside his sensitivity in order to fit the expectations placed on boys. Yet, his inner world was alive. He experienced guiding dreams, and in college, following the wisdom of one such dream gave him a profound sense of being led…

In this heartfelt and thought-provoking episode, host Julie Cluff is joined by guests Pooja and Bernadette for an honest conversation about the intersection of spirituality and religion. Each woman brings a rich and unique background to the discussion: Pooja, originally from India, was raised in the Hindu tradition and later converted to Evangelical Christianity after…

As a child, Max had little exposure to spirituality other than the occasional visit to a friend’s church or the quiet hope of a prayer answered. As an adult, his identity was rooted in his work as a therapist and his passion for music. But when life unraveled through a series of devastating events, including…

Alyssa grew up without a spiritual understanding of God, but everything changed at 17 when she discovered a religion that resonated deeply with her. She embraced the structure and sense of belonging it offered, along with her newfound connection to God and spirituality.  But when life brought her to her knees with serious challenges, Alyssa…

Jessi’s episode is live and available to watch or listen to now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Comment, like, and subscribe! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio. At just 16, Jessi’s faith in God was so vibrant and unwavering that she prayed for hardship, hoping to become a living example of faith’s power to heal. But…

Julie’s episode is live and available to watch or listen to now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Comment, like, and subscribe! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio. In this deeply moving episode, Julie opens her heart and shares the profound story of her spiritual awakening following the tragic loss of her two youngest children in a…

Kimberly’s episode is live and available to watch or listen to now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Comment, like, and subscribe! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio. Life seemed picture-perfect for newlywed Kimberly May — a thriving corporate career, a happy marriage, and a bright future ahead. But everything changed in an instant when a car…

Teri’s episode is live and available to watch or listen to now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Comment, like, and subscribe! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio. Teri was following the path she was taught to follow — balancing her passion for music with her devotion to religion, marriage, and family. But despite doing everything “right,”…

Angela’s episode is live and available to watch or listen to now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Comment, like, and subscribe! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio. While Angela and her husband were preparing for retirement, their lives were turned upside down by his sudden diagnosis of stage 4 colon cancer. In search of comfort and…

Meagan’s episode is live and available to watch or listen to now on your favorite podcast streaming platform. Comment, like, and subscribe! YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, iHeart Radio. As Meagan navigated life with her trans kiddo, she found that the beliefs she once held with certainty no longer aligned with her lived reality—prompting deep, soul-searching questions. For…