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Welcome to the Lighting the Way Today podcast! This is a podcast where we engage in conversations regarding how to connect God’s Word to situations that come up in everyday life.
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7 days ago
7 days ago
“We have to remember that we are all ambassadors for Christ, not a political party, not an agenda.”
In part two of this two-part episode, Jennifer Clesi continues the conversation with Rev. Bryan Mittler and Rev. Michael De Quattro, in which they discuss more ways that God’s love can cross political divides. This episode further expounds on the believer’s role in political environments. Topics include remembering who we represent as ambassadors for Christ, focusing on the benefit and outcome of a conversation rather than proving we’re right, and knowing when to stay in a conversation and when to walk away. Bryan and Michael also share more insightful personal accounts about when they’ve seen God’s love bring unity to potentially heated political situations. If you enjoyed part one of this episode, get ready for more fantastic truths from God’s Word in part two that can help you bring unity when division threatens to take hold.
Conversation Links:
- Luke 5:31
- Ephesians 4:3
- The Way Magazine Jan/Feb 2025, “Doing Our Part: Planting and Watering”
- Colossians 3:2
- Philippians 2:15,16
- II Corinthians 5:20
- Romans 14
- I Corinthians 8
- Luke 2:49
- II Corinthians 4:18
- Proverbs 16:7
- Luke 23:34
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Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
Tuesday Jan 27, 2026
“We’re above the methods and the tactics that the adversary uses to put us on sides. When it comes to living life, we’re all in this together.”
In part one of this two-part episode, Jennifer Clesi interviews Rev. Bryan Mittler and Rev. Michael De Quattro on how God’s love effectively bridges political division between people. In today’s culture, political tension can be especially strong, yet even in heated environments, God’s love can make an impact and bring people up to the higher level of unity on His Word. Bryan and Michael break down this concept and show Biblical examples of people who navigated political situations to give others the Word. They also discuss helpful Scriptures that give us the tools we need when working with people, such as being swift to hear and slow to speak (James 1:19). With God as our sufficiency in life, we can look past political divides and give people what they really need—the love of God.
Conversation Links:
- II Corinthians 3:5
- Ephesians 2:6
- Philippians 3:20
- Ephesians 6:11,12
- Acts 17:2
- Acts 19:21-41
- Acts 17:15-34
- II Timothy 2:9
- Luke 5:27,28
- Luke 6:15
- Colossians 3:11
- Galatians 3:28
- I Corinthians 9:22
- Psalm 119:165
- Ephesians 4:29
- James 3
- Proverbs 18:21
- James 1:19
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
Tuesday Jan 13, 2026
“We have to approach witnessing with love and no other motive. We’re not there to get anything from anyone. We just want to go out there with an attitude of giving and with love and with the goal of being ambassadors and reconciling people back to God.”
In this episode, Taylor Thurlow interviews Rev. Basil Makharita about sharing God’s Word with people of different belief systems than Christianity. Basil, who grew up Muslim, tells his personal account of getting to know God, and the man who took the time to answer his questions and walk him through the Scriptures. He also gives important insight into what approaches were edifying to him, and which ones were not, as Christians spoke God’s Word to him over the years. And he shares things we should keep in mind when we speak God’s Word specifically to people of different religions. Through genuine love, care, and humility, someone showed Basil God’s nature. Would you like to do the same for someone else? Tune in!
Conversation Links:
- Malachi 3:10
- I Thessalonians 5:21
- II Timothy 2:24-26
- I Corinthians 3:6
- Acts 1:8
- LTWT 023: Managing Finances and Life Goals as a Couple
- Proverbs 25:11
- II Corinthians 5:18-20
- Philippians 2:3
- Acts 8:30
- II Corinthians 3:2,3
- Titus 1:9
- II Timothy 2:25
- John 15:19
- Galatians 6:10
- II Corinthians 6:14
- I Timothy 3:7
- Matthew 7:1
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
Tuesday Dec 30, 2025
“For me, part of what makes a song truly great is that it’s striking that balance where you have both of those things—you have the truth of the Word, and you have the art of the song that grabs your attention and draws you in.”
In this special fiftieth episode, Sierra Bergman wraps up the 2025 year by interviewing ministers and musical guests Andrea Thurlow and Kris Jones. This episode also includes a new song featuring both of our guests, “Praise You with My Life,” and a single from Kris, “Did You Pray?” Both artists also spend time in this episode talking about how writing and performing godly music has helped them and others, and how God works in them to produce content that ministers. With positivity, humility, and thankful hearts, they share about their lives and encourage those who want to give of their talents to build up others. Interested in hearing more? Check out the links in our show notes for more music from these two, and to explore more on our Way Productions YouTube channel.
Conversation Links:
- The Way Corps Leadership Training
- “Praise You with My Life” Music Video
- Psalm 63:3 (Easy-to-Read Version)
- Romans 12:1
- Luke 6:38
- YouTube: Way Productions
- Spotify: Way Productions
- Apple Music: Way Productions
- Spotify: Ambassador Jones “Did You Pray?”
- Apple Music: Ambassador Jones “Did You Pray?”
- I Peter 4:10
- I Corinthians 4:7
- Philippians 2:13
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
Tuesday Dec 16, 2025
“We get to rely on God as our Source of stability. That stability doesn’t come from having ‘all of our ducks in a row’ per se, it’s from trusting in THE Source of stability, God.”
In this episode, Taylor Thurlow interviews Mr. and Mrs. Jared Torell (Nancy), two ministers with The Way International, and they talk about walking powerfully through change. Having recently gone through many changes, including marriage, graduating from The Way’s minister training program, and successfully doing five moves in five years, Jared and Nancy share on some of their experiences with trusting God through transitions. This episode is chock-full of helpful tips, scripture verses, positive ways to think about change, and personal stories that can help us remember that no matter what is going on around us, God knows it all, and He is our Source of stability.
Conversation Links:
- Malachi 3:6 (English Standard Version)
- The Way Corps Leadership Training
- Ambassadors of the Way Outreach Program
- II Corinthians 3:5
- Philippians 4:19
- Romans 5:3,4 (English Standard Version)
- I Samuel 17
- Romans 5:3,4
- Psalm 18:32,33
- Ephesians 3:20
- John 16:33
- Psalm 46:1
- “Benefits of Knowing the Hope”
- I Timothy 4:16
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
Tuesday Dec 02, 2025
“When life gets messy or challenging, genuine faith has to show up different than just looking like a Christian.”
In this episode, Heather Neault has a deep and thoughtful conversation with Mrs. Lyndon Sumlin (Vicky), a minister with The Way International, about the difference between having a true, vital, spiritual relationship with God and having the surface-level attributes of a Christian. Vicky addresses the negative effects this more presentational type of Christianity can have and what it means to instead love and live like Christ did. This episode is packed with powerful statements and reflections on how we as Christians can maximize our walk with God and show others Who He is through our actions.
Conversation Links:
- Luke 10:30-37
- Luke 10:27
- Romans 10:9,10
- James 2:17
- II Peter 1:3
- I John 5:3
- I Corinthians 13
- Colossians 1:27
- Ephesians 2:8
- I Timothy 2:4
- Matthew 16
- Matthew 16:23
- Matthew 4:1-11
- Romans 3:23
- Romans 3:24
- Philippians 2:13
- Ephesians 4:14
- LTWT 025: Our True Identity in Christ: Bold and United
- Victor Paul Wierwille – About the Founder
- Life Lines: Quotations of Victor Paul Wierwille
- Luke 9:24
- The Life-style of a Believer
- Ephesians 2:10
- Hebrews 4:12
- Psalm 119:32
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
Tuesday Nov 18, 2025
“In our walk as ambassadors for Christ, we’re always on the lookout to make sure we are putting truth on in our mind and exposing ourselves to that....Over time, that exposure to things that the adversary might be throwing [at us] can wear us down. So, we do want to step away from that.”
In this episode, Lauren Schiano interviews Aaron Morphy about having integrity online, especially on social media, including ways we can speak the truth of God’s Word in love on these platforms. Aaron, who has a master’s degree in cybersecurity, gives unique insight into topics like internet safety, ideas for sharing God’s Word online, consideration for others online, and ways to combat sensationalism and polarizing content. He also explains several ways the internet is designed to draw users in, and ways we can, instead of getting pulled into endless scrolling, make the most of our time for God. While the internet has many pitfalls, it can certainly be used as a tool for positivity that believers can make the most of. Even online, we can bring the light of God’s Word and His integrity to others!
Conversation Links:
- John 10:10
- Proverbs 14:30 (New International Version)
- Search Sunday Teaching Services
- Ephesians 5:16
- Ephesians 5:16 (The Amplified Bible)
- II Corinthians 5:20
- Colossians 4:6 (English Standard Version)
- Colossians 3:2 (English Standard Version)
- Ephesians 6:12 (New International Version)
- James 1:19
- Psalm 19:14
- Philippians 4:8
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
Tuesday Nov 04, 2025
“God encouraged my heart, and I took a stand in that birthing room. And I told everyone in the room that I was going to pray for my son, and that God could heal him.”
In this episode, Hunter Mullins sits down with minister Matthew Duley and his son, Josef Duley, for a wholesome, encouraging conversation about taking a stand for God. Both father and son draw from their personal experiences, sharing moments in their lives where they made the decision to take a stand and saw the victories that followed. Matthew specifically shares about when his son was born and declared deaf by doctors. He prayed for his son despite this difficult news, and Josef was healed. Josef then shares about how he took a stand in leading a Christian Fellowship Club at his school. Through these sharings, full of scriptures and practical advice, we can find greater courage to stand for God in every category of our lives!
Conversation Links:
- John 8:31,32
- Deuteronomy 4:29
- The Way Corps Training Program
- Isaiah 55:11
- Acts 3
- Acts 2
- Romans 10:9,10
- I Timothy 4:12
- James 1:19
- III John 4
- Ephesians 3:20
- Philippians 2:13
- TheWay.org – Yearly Ministry Theme
To Learn More about The Way International:
Certain opinions expressed in this podcast may or may not represent the views of The Way International.
All music used is either owned by The Way International, is used with permission, has been purchased for use, or is in the public domain.