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. 2h ago

    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

  2. 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?

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Mar 24

    Mentors, Discipleship, and the Life You Can’t Google

    Life has a lot of questions you can’t Google—this episode explores why mentorship might be the missing piece. Have you ever felt like everyone else has life figured out while you’re still Googling how adulthood works? Many young adults long for guidance but don’t know how to find a mentor—or even what mentorship should look like. In this episode of the Light + Life Podcast, Tim and Liza explore the role of mentorship in the Christian life. They discuss why discipleship was always meant to happen through relationships—learning by walking alongside someone who is further along in faith and life. The conversation covers the awkwardness many people feel when approaching a mentor, the difference between friendship and mentorship, and how both mentors and mentees grow in the relationship. Along the way, they share practical ways to begin mentorship organically within church community and encourage listeners to prayerfully consider who they might learn from—and who they might invest in.  Key Takeaways Mentorship reflects the model of Jesus, who invited people to “follow me” and learn by walking with him. Some of the most important parts of life and faith are “un-googleable” and require guidance from others. Healthy mentorship doesn’t require perfection—mentors share both victories and struggles.Many mentorship relationships begin informally through admiration, shared conversation, and simple invitations to coffee or lunch. Mentorship is mutual: mentors often learn and grow just as much as mentees. A helpful framework is identifying people ahead of you to learn from and people behind you to invest in. Action Steps / Practical Applications ✅ Pray for three mentors. Ask God to show you people whose lives reflect the kind of faith and character you hope to grow into. ✅ Start with a conversation. Invite someone you admire to coffee and ask how they’ve grown in a particular area of life. ✅ Suggest a shared rhythm. Consider reading a book, studying Scripture, or meeting monthly together. ✅ Show up ready to learn. Respect your mentor’s time and actively apply the wisdom they share. ✅ Look behind you too. Pray for three people you could encourage or walk alongside in their faith journey.

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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
    81
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Light + Life Podcast
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