~Walking In The Light~

Elder Randall Ogans Sr. & Elder DeBorrah K. Ogans
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In this podcast, Elders Randall & DeBorrah K. Ogans share biblically based insight, guidance, and advice on Life & Living, Marriage & Relationships, Family & Parenting, Faith & Belief, Church & Religion, Spiritual Health, and more. Weekly episodes encourage listeners to live life out loud, walking/living in the light, doing what the Lord requires of us in every area of life. What does the Lord require of us?  To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.Jesus said "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life".   To walk in the light is to have a daily commitment to living out a righteous life. Blessed(happy) are those who walk in the light of His presence.  His word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. For it is in Him that we live, and move, and have our being. This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanseth us from all sin.Always keep in mind, the transforming power of the Lord, is truth.  Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and everything else will be added unto you. If you haven't already, make a commitment today, to start Walking In the Light.Subscribe to the Podcast and let us aid you in your walk with the Lord. 

  1. 3d ago

    Depression: Spiritual Relief

    Depression is a pervasive shadow that stretches across every demographic, often triggered by the weight of trauma, prolonged stress, or the exhaustion of chronic conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Yet, for many—especially those walking a path of faith—there remains a quiet, agonizing curiosity: Why is this happening to me?    To understand depression is to acknowledge that we are more than just biological machines; we are "living breathing dust"—fragile, complex, and deeply interconnected. To treat the chemistry of the brain without tending to the thirst of the spirit is to apply a bandage while the soul still weeps.    We can move toward a healing that honors both the clinical reality of our minds and the spiritual depth of our hearts.    Listen as share insight about Depression: Spiritual Relief, and unmask the hidden roots of depression and the path to spiritual restoration. Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  2. Jul 22

    Codependency Within Christian Families & Faith Communities

    Codependency is a phrase that gets tossed around in pop psychology constantly. You see it on social media, infographics, self-help aisles everywhere. It's a huge buzzword.   But in this episode, we take that familiar buzzword and put it under a highly specific, very focused lens. We examine how codependency operates specifically within Christian families and faith communities.  Codependency is a compulsive cycle of control. Those affected often use excessive busyness and people-pleasing to mask deep-seated insecurities and a lack of true intimacy with God.   Within many of our congregations, there is a quiet but devastating "famine in the area of healthy nurturing."  We often see pews filled with high-achieving, active members who appear to be the pillars of the church, yet they are starving for genuine connection.   Despite their constant service and outward success, these individuals frequently feel empty, unloved, and deeply insecure. Suffering from a profound low self-esteem that fuels an insatiable need for approval.   Listen as we share how to overcome codependency, emphasizing that spiritual freedom is found by prioritizing a relationship with the Creator over the unhealthy need for human approval.  Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  3. Jul 15

    Psalm 30 - “Beyond the Numbers - The Blessedness of Answered Prayer"

    Psalm 30 is a song of praise, celebrating divine deliverance and restoration. Central to this overview is the warning against self-reliance, specifically referencing King David’s mistake in conducting a census instead of trusting in God’s strength.    There is a silent, creeping anxiety that drives us to count. We believe that if we can quantify our security—measuring the digits in a bank account, the reach of our influence, or the tally of our accolades—we can insulate ourselves against the unknown. We manufacture a sense of safety through these metrics, forgetting that numbers are often a thin veil over a deep-seated fear of powerlessness.   While human security is fragile and fleeting, God's faithfulness provides a permanent foundation for those who live by faith.    Listen as we explore King David’s transition from a state of deep emotional despair and physical illness to a place of exuberant joy through sincere repentance.  Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  4. Jul 8

    Psalm 121 - GOD Is the Help for Those Who Praise HIM!

    We are living in an era defined by swift transitions. From the halls of the White House to the pews of the Church, and across the contested borders of Israel, a sense of "much ado about something" permeates our daily lives. In this climate of political upheaval and personal unrest, many find themselves seeking words that can withstand the storm.  Psalm 121 serves as that refuge. For those navigating the perils of life, it offers more than just comfort; it provides a strategic framework for finding peace when the world feels like a battlefield.   It highlights God’s role as an unwavering protector for those who worship Him. It emphasizes the deep faith and courage of King David, who maintained a profound relationship with the Lord despite the physical and spiritual battles he faced.    In this episode, we want to encourage you to adopt a similar audacious trust in the Divine. Listen and know that our Creator is a tireless guardian who never sleeps. He is our "shade" and "keeper" throughout all of life's transitions.    God is the help for all of those who praise HIM.  Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  5. Jul 1

    The Sacred Bond - God's Design for Marital Intimacy

    Human intimacy is a priceless gift that is meant to be unwrapped within the safety of a total commitment. It is governed by a complex design that seeks permanence even when we claim to seek only a moment. We must recognize that the "bonding" process is not just a feeling; it is a physical reality. We have been told that we can change partners as easily as we change shoes, but our biology and our spirits are keeping a different set of books. In a world that glamorizes the "no strings" connection, we have seen a profound lowering of moral standards, yet this shift hasn't led to more freedom, only more friction. We see the evidence of this friction in the macro-instability of our society; it is perhaps no coincidence that as our private foundations crumble, the world at large seems to go backward.  We cannot separate the health of our personal unions from the health of our civilization. When we look at the biological and spiritual architecture of  human intimacy, it becomes clear: there is nothing truly "casual" about sex. Think Before You Have Sex Outside of Marriage! Once physical intimacy begins, objectivity dies. It becomes nearly impossible to evaluate a partner clearly when you have already joined your spirit to theirs. "Whoever you join yourself together with becomes a part of you more than you might know." Listen as we discuss “The Sacred Bond - God's Design for Marital Intimacy”  Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  6. Jun 24

    Marriage - Developing Intimacy

    In this episode, we shift our focus towards Marriage. Specifically, Developing Intimacy in your marriage.  It is a quiet, devastating paradox within modern society: two people can share a mortgage, a bed, and a name, yet remain as distant as strangers. This state of "parallel coexistence" is the antithesis of the original design for marriage.   In the beginning, God removed the shame of the "fig leaves" that Adam and Eve used to hide their sin and their true selves. They were intended to be naked and unashamed—fully known and fully loved.  When we lose this transparency, we retreat behind modern fig leaves of busyness and superficiality. Many couples have abandoned the "life-sustaining" bond of Holy Matrimony for a functional but hollow arrangement.   Often two people marry and just parallelly coexist, not really getting to know one another." Real intimacy requires both partners to agree that their relationship is a priority that demands active cultivation rather than passive observation. Listen as we share some wisdom and insight on Marriage: Developing Intimacy.   Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  7. Jun 17

    Psalm 103 - Praise For the Lord's Mercies - Divine Fatherhood

    In this episode we want to pay tribute to Father’s Day, by looking at “Divine Fatherhood”, using Psalm 103 as our reference.   This Psalm emphasizes the importance of providing heartfelt adoration and fervent devotion to the Creator, highlighting the infinite mercy of God, and illustrates how He is a compassionate Father who provides healing, forgiveness, and spiritual renewal to those who trust Him.   The Scriptures offer extensive wisdom on fatherhood, outlining a father's duty to guide and nurture children, the profound impact of a father's character, and God as the ultimate example of a perfect, loving Father. In Psalm 103, you can discover a fresh perspective on the role of a father that prioritizes relationship over performance.   We want to encourage fathers to use Psalm 103 as your reference point to model that of our Heavenly Father.  By examining the power of faith and the significance of continual prayer, we want to encourage believers to maintain a deep, personal connection with the Divine Father, and as illustrated in this Psalm of David, to offer “Praise For The Lord’s Mercies”. This Psalm describes the "Divine Father" as one who is exceptionally "slow to anger" and "abounding in love. Who disciplines his children, without discouragement. The Scriptures offer extensive wisdom on fatherhood, outlining a father's duty to guide and nurture children, the profound impact of a father's character, and God as the ultimate example of a perfect, loving Father.  Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

  8. Jun 10

    Psalm 37 - Rest In The Lord

    Today, we live in a spiritual war zone. Every morning is a fresh calibration of chaos, as we wake to reports of rampant "evil acts" and a government that seems to thrive on iniquity. The atmosphere is thick with a specific brand of warfare where "evildoers are running rampant, wreaking havoc throughout the land." The natural instinct is to react—to fret, to fume, or to descend into a state of paralysis.   However, navigating a war zone requires a tactical manual, not just a moral sentiment. This is the essence of Psalm 37. This Psalm is an operational teaching module. It was authored by David, a "man of war" who spent his life in literal trenches. David understood that peace is not the absence of conflict, but a strategic "Blessed Assurance" maintained through internal discipline. He provides us with a framework for "Rest in the Lord" that functions even when the ground is shaking.   Psalm 37 is a battle-tested manual for anyone trying to navigate a landscape that just feels completely chaotic and deeply unfair.  It is a profound "teaching psalm", offering divine wisdom and reassurance. It emphasizes the importance of maintaining an abiding faith and deep trust in God, especially when faced with the apparent prosperity of those who commit evil.   Which we see parading itself before us today.   Listen as we explore radical life lessons from Psalm 37, an ancient teaching poem, which will teach you how to find stillness in the “War Zone", and Rest in the Lord.    Send us a text with your questions or comments. Email us:  alpha7ministries@outlook.com Visit our website: Alpha 7 Ministries  Embrace a lifestyle centered around faith with our insightful resources and support. Whether you're exploring the Word of God, seeking biblically based counseling, or want to enhance your spiritual journey, we're here for you. 🌟 Counseling and Guidance: Biblically based support for life's challenges. 📚 Books and Resources: Enrich your faith, marriage, and life. 🎵 Music and Podcast: Uplift your spirit with inspirational music, advice, and                                                  insight. Let us aid you in your walk with the Lord and help you to do what the Lord requires of us, which is: "To act justly and to LOVE mercy and to WALK humbly with our GOD."  MICAH 6 If you haven't already, make a commitment today, and start Walking in the Light.                                                                                    To God Be The Glory! Be sure to Subscribe to this P...

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In this podcast, Elders Randall & DeBorrah K. Ogans share biblically based insight, guidance, and advice on Life & Living, Marriage & Relationships, Family & Parenting, Faith & Belief, Church & Religion, Spiritual Health, and more. Weekly episodes encourage listeners to live life out loud, walking/living in the light, doing what the Lord requires of us in every area of life. What does the Lord require of us?  To act justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with our God.Jesus said "I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will never walk in darkness, but will have the light of life".   To walk in the light is to have a daily commitment to living out a righteous life. Blessed(happy) are those who walk in the light of His presence.  His word is a lamp unto my feet, and a light unto my path. For it is in Him that we live, and move, and have our being. This then is the message which we have heard of Him, and declare unto you, that God is light, and in Him is no darkness at all. If we say that we have fellowship with Him, and walk in darkness, we lie, and do not live by the truth. But if we walk in the light, as He is in the light, we have fellowship one with another, and the blood of Jesus Christ his Son, cleanseth us from all sin.Always keep in mind, the transforming power of the Lord, is truth.  Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness, and everything else will be added unto you. If you haven't already, make a commitment today, to start Walking In the Light.Subscribe to the Podcast and let us aid you in your walk with the Lord. 

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  • Creator
    Elder Randall Ogans Sr. & Elder DeBorrah K. Ogans
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    102
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2026 ~Walking In The Light~
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