Sam Sanden - Salt & Light

Sam Sanden

Welcome to Salt & Light, a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted!  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you! Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bring out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  This podcast will cover a variety of issues, all with the purpose of: 1.      Helping people walk in the fullness of their identity in Christ – (Revival) 2.      See culture transformed as the church engage – (Reformation) 3.      Provide a biblical lens to process current issues with – (Refocus) 4.      Introduce speakers, resources, and issues to a wider audience – (Resourcing)   ---------Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America.  Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture.In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as part of TPUSA Faith.  His views are his own.

  1. 4D AGO

    Episode S3:3 - Andrew Sedra: Islam & the Church

    Islam & the Church In today's world, Christians face complex questions about how to respond to Islam's growing influence in Western nations. Understanding the true nature of Islam—beyond the sanitized version often presented in media—is crucial for believers who want to engage thoughtfully and biblically with this challenge. In this podcast, Andrew Sedra and Sam Sanden looks at the history of Islam and Christianity and how the last 1,400 years of history has impacted this moment. By by looking back, we can learn how to engage today with courage and clarity. ABOUT ANDREW SEDRA  Pastor Andrew Sedra and his wife, Pastor Noleen Sedra, are founders and Lead Pastors of Echo Church, located in Sydney, Australia. Born and raised in Egypt, Pastor Andrew comes from a deep background of Christian persecution under the Islamic State of Egypt, and is passionate about preaching unashamedly against the woke, toxic-liberal ideologies infiltrating the West, and in particular today’s Church, speaking the truth of the Bible no matter the cost. For more information about Andrew, please visit http://andrewsedra.com To follow them online, visit: https://www.instagram.com/andrew.sedra or https://www.youtube.com/@andrewsedra ---------- Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    54 min
  2. 12/10/2025

    Episode S3:2 - R. Michael Federer: Understanding Our History: The Key to Navigating Today’s Divisive Climate

    Understanding Our History: The Key to Navigating Today’s Divisive Climate    In a world increasingly characterized by division and tumult, understanding our historical roots has never been more important. In this podcast, R. Michael Federer and Sam Sanden delve into the significance of history in shaping our present and guiding our future, emphasizing the dangers of forgetting our past.   ABOUT R. MICHAEL FEDERER R. Michael Federer, son of Dr. William J ‘Bill’ Federer, has worked quietly behind the scenes with his father for the past 30 years.  Before returning to ministry full-time, he was a Health & Wellness Director and Fitness Professional in St. Louis, MO.  Here he taught the power of discipline and hard work, showing people how to invite a cascade of blessings into their life through their daily habits- preparing them to answer the call on their life and become a steward of their families, communities, and nation.  Today, as Vice President of The American Minute, Michael travels the country using history to make sense of current events, incorporating lessons from his time as a fitness professional where appropriate. Michael & Bill work daily to remind people that the most important thing is to know Christ and Truth, and that the second most important thing is preserving the freedom to do the most important thing!  Michael and Bill worked with Charlie Kirk for over 10 years, and now produce a weekly lesson for Turning Point Education, available at TurningPointEd.com More recently, Michael and Bill have become ambassadors of the fasting growing Pro-life organization, The White Rose Resistance, led by their good friend Seth Gruber.  All things Bill & Michael Federer can be found at their website, https://americanminute.com/ To follow them online, visit: https://www.instagram.com/the_americanminute/ ---------- OTHER SHOWNOTES:  For more information about Build Up Korea, visit: https://www.buildupkorea.org/ For more information about Pastor Son, visit: https://freepressers.com/articles/korean-pastor-who-backed-kirk-on-sept-6-jailed-on-sept-8 Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    54 min
  3. 10/01/2025

    Episode S3:1 - Faith At Work Panel, Faith Forward Conference

    This episode is taken from the TPUSA Faith's "Faith Forward" conference in August, 2025.  This panel includes Chad Connelly, Jenny Donnelly & Mark Joseph and looks at how do we live out our faith at work.  For more info about TPUSA Faith, check out www.tpusafaith.com. Our heart with Salt & Light is for it to be a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted.  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you. Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    26 min
  4. 07/08/2025

    Episode S2:8 - Sam & Chase Sanden

    Today's episode was recorded live as part of the "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America" series hosted by Fathers House Church. Each night of the series, we are talking with an elected official or person involved in the public square about the different levels of government and how we as believers can be a part of the process.  Today Sam and his son Chase chats about how to be salt and light in your community! Our heart with Salt & Light is for it to be a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted.  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you. Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    1 hr
  5. 06/24/2025

    Episode S2:7 - Crystal Moldenhauer - Longview School Board

    Today's episode "Crystal Moldenhauer - Longview School Board" was recorded live as part of the "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America" series hosted by Fathers House Church. Each night of the series, we are talking with an elected official or person involved in the public square about the different levels of government and how we as believers can be a part of the process.  Today's guest is Crystal Moldenhauer who is a Longview School District school board member. Our heart with Salt & Light is for it to be a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted.  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you. Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    1h 5m
  6. 04/24/2025

    Episode S2:6 - Spencer Boudreau, Keenan Harvey & Keith Young - City Council

    Today's episode "Spencer Boudreau, Keenan Harvey & Keith Young - City Council" was recorded live as part of the "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America" series hosted by Fathers House Church. Each night of the series, we are talking with an elected official or person involved in the public square about the different levels of government and how we as believers can be a part of the process.  Today's guest are Spencer Boudreau, Longview Mayor; Keenan Harvey, Kelso City Council & Keith Young, Longview City Council. Our heart with Salt & Light is for it to be a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted.  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you. Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    1h 22m
  7. 03/31/2025

    Episode S2:5 - Rick Dahl, Cowlitz County Commissioner

    Today's episode "Rick Dahl, Cowlitz County Commissioner" was recorded live as part of the "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America" series hosted by Fathers House Church. Each night of the series, we are talking with an elected official or person involved in the public square about the different levels of government and how we as believers can be a part of the process.  Today's guest is Rick Dahl, Cowlitz County Commissioner. Our heart with Salt & Light is for it to be a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted.  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you. Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    1 hr
  8. 03/17/2025

    Episode S2:4 - Ross Wiley, TPUSA Faith

    Welcome to Salt & Light, a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted.  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you. Today's episode "TPUSA FAITH Q&A" was recorded live as part of the "Biblical Citizenship in Modern America" series hosted by Fathers House Church. Each night of the series, we are talking with an elected official or person involved in the public square about the different levels of government and how we as believers can be a part of the process.  Today's guest is Ross Wiley, NW Field Director of TPUSA Faith. TPUSA Faith exists to serve the American church by resourcing Christians across the nation to boldly stand for truth, liberty, and The Kingdom. To learn more about TPUSA Faith, visit www.TPUSAFAITH.com. Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bringing out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America. Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA, and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture. In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as TPUSA Faith. If this podcast impacts you, please rate and review! . Follow us at: INSTAGRAM: instagram.com/saltandlight.ss YOUTUBE: http://youtube.com/@saltandlight_ss Credits: Artwork photography: www.shannonharperphotography.com BG Music: Ben Haydn: www.facebook.com/BENHAYDNMUSIC

    1h 5m
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Welcome to Salt & Light, a place to help you live out your faith right where you are planted!  We want to empower you to walk in your identity in Christ, to live a life that transforms culture and to provide you with a biblical lens to process the world around you! Thanks for listening and may your life be one of salt and light, bring out the God flavors of this world as you shine for His glory!  This podcast will cover a variety of issues, all with the purpose of: 1.      Helping people walk in the fullness of their identity in Christ – (Revival) 2.      See culture transformed as the church engage – (Reformation) 3.      Provide a biblical lens to process current issues with – (Refocus) 4.      Introduce speakers, resources, and issues to a wider audience – (Resourcing)   ---------Sam is a Swedish native transplant to the Pacific Northwest and offers a unique perspective on being Salt and Light in America.  Sam is the Associate Pastor of Fathers House Church in Longview, WA and his heart is to see the church experience revival that will turn into reformation as transformed hearts are lived out in everyday culture.In addition to being a pastor, Sam is a small business owner and involved in local politics as well as part of TPUSA Faith.  His views are his own.