Light + Life Podcast

First Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs
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Welcome to the Light + Life Podcast, conversations on faith and life from First Pres Colorado Springs. Join us every other week for a 30-minute conversation about living the Christian life in our times. 

  1. Aug 11

    If God Is Sovereign, Why Should I Share My Faith?

    Find Your Place To Belong At First Pres: https://firstprescos.org/belong Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLY-c1KPtO7a_Zw4LIVbMhbevfOMgApx If you want to share your faith but you're confused about why evangelism matters if God is already in control, this conversation is for you. Pastor Tim and Ella wrestle honestly with God's sovereignty, predestination, grief, and the pressure we can put on ourselves to “get it right.” In this episode: Why God's sovereignty doesn't make sharing the gospel pointlessWhy another person's salvation isn't ultimately something you accomplishHow to move from Christian guilt toward prayer, relationship, and God's invitationTim walks through predestination, Arminianism, Scripture, and J.I. Packer's Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God—but the conversation keeps coming back to the real stuff of life: grief, people we love, and what faithful evangelism actually looks like. Want people who will know your name and walk with you as you keep asking big questions? Find your place to belong at First Pres above. Chapters: 00:27 When theology becomes personal 02:06 “Could I have done more?” 06:37 If God already knows, why evangelize? 12:22 Predestination vs. Arminianism 17:36 Why we still share the gospel 25:32 From Christian guilt to God's invitation

  2. Jul 28

    Why Friendship Is Still the Best Way to Share Jesus

    Find Your Place To Belong At First Pres: https://firstprescos.org/belong Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLY-c1KPtO7a_Zw4LIVb Have you ever wanted to tell someone about Jesus—but worried you’d make things awkward? You’re not alone. In this episode of the Light + Life Podcast, Tim and Ella unpack one of the biggest misconceptions about evangelism. Instead of pressure, performance, or having all the right answers, they explore a much simpler—and more biblical—approach: friendship. You’ll discover why hospitality changes lives, why your story matters more than you think, and how God often works through ordinary conversations rather than extraordinary moments. In this episode you’ll learn: * Why evangelism starts with genuine friendship * How hospitality can open hearts to Jesus * Why fear keeps so many Christians silent * The difference between following guilt and following Jesus * One practical step you can take this week to begin sharing your faith naturally Whether you’ve struggled with evangelism for years or you’re simply wondering how to talk about your faith without sounding pushy, this conversation offers practical encouragement and hope. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:15 Why evangelism feels so intimidating 10:22 The dinner invitation that changed an entire family 23:40 Friendship before persuasion 37:12 Why actions often speak louder than words 50:08 Following Jesus instead of guilt

  3. Jul 14

    Are Ghosts, Angels & Demons Real? A Biblical Conversation

    If you’ve ever wondered whether there’s more going on than what we can see—but don’t want fear, hype, or strange answers—this conversation is for you. Pastor Mateen shares a thoughtful biblical perspective on the spiritual world so you can approach these questions with confidence instead of anxiety. What Scripture actually says about angels, demons, and spiritual beingsWhy Christians shouldn’t ignore the spiritual world—or obsess over itHow God’s authority gives believers confidence instead of fearChapters 02:24 Mateen’s Story: From the Occult to Following Jesus 08:15 What Does the Bible Actually Say About Spiritual Beings? 13:15 Should Christians Be Afraid of Demons? 21:33 Can Christians Be Demon Possessed? 29:16 What Should You Do If You’re Still Wrestling With These Questions?

  4. Jun 30

    When Death Still Scares You as a Christian

    ind Your Place To Belong At First Pres: https://firstprescos.org/belong Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLY-c1KPtO7a_Zw4LIVbMhbevfOMgApx If you believe in Jesus but death, hell, or the afterlife still make your stomach drop, this episode is for you. Emmy sits down with Matt Holtzman to talk honestly about fear, grief, heaven, hell, Scripture, and the kind of hope that does not rush past the hard questions. In this episode, you’ll hear: Why honest questions about death do not make you a bad ChristianHow Scripture, mystery, and pastoral care can hold together when answers feel incompleteOne low-pressure next step if grief, doubt, or fear has been feeling too heavy to carry aloneMatt brings his experience as a caring ministries pastor who has walked with people through grief, final days, doubt, and fear. Your next step: bring one real question into the light with someone you trust, and find people who can walk with you at First Pres. Chapters: 00:00 Why Christians still fear death (and why it's okay to ask) 04:09 What do you say to someone who's afraid to die? 08:12 Can you really be sure what happens after death? 16:14 Holding faith and mystery together without pretending 24:21 What if you're afraid of hell—or for someone you love? 29:27 Your next step if grief, doubt, or fear feels overwhelming

  5. Jun 16

    A Real Conversation About What Prayer Changes

    Find Your Place To Belong At First Pres: https://firstprescos.org/belong Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLY-c1KPtO7a_Zw4LIVbMhbevfOMgApx If you’ve wondered whether prayer really matters in everyday life, this episode is for you. This conversation offers an honest look at why prayer can feel hard, what it changes, and how to take a real next step without pretending. Why prayer can feel slow, silent, or confusing What prayer changes even when your situation stays hard How to begin again with honesty instead of pressure

  6. Jun 2

    How to Handle Conflict Without Shutting Down

    **Find Your Place To Belong At First Pres:** https://firstprescos.org/belong **Watch More Episodes:** https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLY-c1KPtO7a_Zw4LIVbMhbevfOMgApx If you know a conversation matters but you keep putting it off because you do not want to make it weird or make it worse, this is for you. This episode will help you understand why conflict feels so loaded and how one honest step can move you toward trust, real community, and belonging. - Why hard conversations can feel emotionally expensive even when you care about people - How to tell the difference between peacemaking and avoidance - One low-pressure next step for saying something true without trying to fix everything at once

  7. Apr 21

    Stop Treating Science and Faith Like They’re Enemies

    Find Your Place To Belong At First Pres: https://firstprescos.org/belong Watch More Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnLY-c1KPtO7a_Zw4LIVbMhbevfOMgApx If science questions have left you confused, torn, or unsure what to do with faith, this conversation is for you. This is for people who want a more honest way to think about science, belief, doubt, and what it means to keep moving toward God. In this episode we cover: How worldview shapes the way you think about science and meaning Why medicine, discovery, and faith do not have to be enemies A practical mindset for staying curious when your perspective is getting rebuilt

  8. Apr 7

    What to Do When You Are Scared to Say Your Doubts Out Loud

    If you are scared to say what you really think about faith, this is for you. If you have been carrying doubts, questions, or frustration and wondering whether church can handle the truth, this episode meets that moment with honesty. What young adults are really feeling when faith starts to feel shaky Why church can feel unsafe when honesty seems costly How belonging can start before everything feels settled Tim McConnell shares an honest conversation designed to help people feel known, less alone, and invited into real community. Next step: take one honest step toward belonging at First Pres: https://firstprescos.org/belong

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Welcome to the Light + Life Podcast, conversations on faith and life from First Pres Colorado Springs. Join us every other week for a 30-minute conversation about living the Christian life in our times. 

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  • Creator
    First Presbyterian Church Colorado Springs
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Light + Life Podcast
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