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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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Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
Tuesday Sep 23, 2025
“In order to not stay down spiritually and emotionally, you have to be determined, so fully persuaded, that what God says to be true is true.”
This powerful episode is an interview between Sierra Bergman and Mr. and Mrs. Keith Echternacht (Liz), who tell the story of Liz overcoming cancer. They open up about how God took care of them in special ways, verses that they claimed at different stages, and how having a positive attitude and trust in God helped them to reach their victory. Whether you’re walking through your own challenge or standing with someone in theirs, you’ll find wisdom and encouragement to keep going with God.
Conversation Links:
- II Corinthians 4:8,9
- Philippians 4:6
- John 10:10
- Romans 4:17
- Isaiah 50:7
- III John 2
- Proverbs 18:21
- Our Father’s Healing: To God Be the Glory
- Philippians 4:7
- Romans 8:1
- Job 42:10
- Home fellowships
- Ecclesiastes 9:11
- “Giving to God—Abundant Sharing”
- “I Am Healed” – Way Productions
- I Peter 2:24
- Exodus 14:29
- Jeremiah 29:11
- Isaiah 49:16
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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 Sep 09, 2025
Tuesday Sep 09, 2025
“Pay attention to yourself; take that personal inventory of yourself. And a question I ask myself is, ‘What makes me optimal? Is what I’m doing going to help me be optimal in my service for God and my service to God’s people?’”
In this episode, Jennifer Clesi interviews Rev. and Mrs. Marlo Vergara (Millie), ministers with The Way International. Marlo and Millie impart their knowledge on the topic of fearless rest and overcoming burnout. Though they both maintain busy schedules, they are great examples of restful living. Together, they explain God’s desire for rest in the lives of His people and ways that He has provided for His people to rest despite circumstances. They also delve into practical ways to live restfully, such as spending time in God’s Word and in prayer, prioritizing sleep, staying organized, and much more. If you have been feeling strained, this episode can help you gain understanding of how to better incorporate God’s rest into your life so you can be optimal for Him.
Conversation Links:
- International Outreach Countries List
- Genesis 2:2
- Exodus 23:12
- Matthew 11:28-30
- Hebrews 4:9
- Hebrews 3
- Hebrews 4:12
- Isaiah 40:28-31
- Romans 10:9
- Romans 8:7
- God’s Magnified Word, chapter 1
- John 16:33
- I Corinthians 9:24
- I Timothy 4:16
- Matthew 22:36-40
- James 1:5 (J.B. Phillips New Testament)
- I Peter 5:7
- Romans 8:1
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 Aug 26, 2025
Tuesday Aug 26, 2025
“When I love God and His people, part of that is taking on God’s generous nature. Neediness and greediness just have no place to exist in my heart when I have that kind of mindset and I act on it.”
In this episode, Steele Bergman interviews Dan Hendrickson and Greg Moseley, two faithful believers who have backgrounds in business and clear habit patterns of abundant giving. They talk about the freedom of fearless generosity and God’s principles of giving and receiving that He has laid out in His Word. Enjoy listening to many inspiring stories and clear principles that can help take the fear out of life in the category of God’s abundance.
Conversation Links:
- John 6:1-13
- John 3:16
- II Corinthians 3:5
- Malachi 3:10
- Romans 12:2
- Malachi 3:11
- II Corinthians 9:11 (New International Version)
- III John 2
- Philippians 4:19
- Genesis 13
- Luke 14:28
- Ephesians 3:20
- Psalm 50:10
- Proverbs 10:22
- “Penurious” definition
- Matthew 12:13
- Psalm 103:2
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 Aug 12, 2025
Tuesday Aug 12, 2025
“We’re active in our waiting, we’re not passive. And part of being active is having a positive attitude and having a trusting attitude.”
When we have to wait on something that we desire or need, does God want us to put our life on pause? No! In His Word, God describes many ways that we can wait well, staying active as we both live life to the fullest day by day and work toward our goals. Join Heather Malinowski as she interviews two ministers in this episode, a married couple, Edgar and Lindsey Mendoza, as they talk about how they have waited well in their own life’s delays, and how they saw God at work for them when they trusted Him in the process.
Conversation Links:
- Psalm 27:14
- I Timothy 4:16
- Psalm 37:4
- Romans 8:28 (The Amplified Bible)
- Proverbs 3:5,6
- Genesis 39
- Matthew 24:36
- Matthew 6:33
- “Waiting upon the Lord”
- “Building Trust in God”
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 Jul 29, 2025
Tuesday Jul 29, 2025
“One of the things that I love about the Bible is that it acknowledges anxiety exists. That in itself is amazing....But it also provides a solution....”
Lauren Schiano interviews Jay Withers, a mental health therapist, and Yvanne Komenan, a Christian from Côte d’Ivoire, West Africa. In this episode, they define anxiety and show tools that God has provided to help His children identify, face, and overcome it. They also discuss how Christians can approach this topic with compassion, avenues of support that people can pursue to get help with anxiety, and ways that Christians can listen and show support to those who are dealing with this challenge.
Conversation Links:
- Isaiah 41:10 (New American Standard Bible 1995)
- Philippians 4:6,7
- Psalm 22 (New International Version)
- Psalm 13:1,2
- Psalm 13:5
- I Samuel 30
- Matthew 6:27
- Exodus 3–4
- II Corinthians 12:8,9
- Psalm 107:20
- II Timothy 1:7
- Romans 12:15
- Galatians 6:2
- I Peter 2:24
- The Anxious Generation
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 Jul 15, 2025
Tuesday Jul 15, 2025
“With complacency, you’re going to be the victim, you’re going to have less wins, you’re going to be tossed to and fro. But if you go out and you’re taking action, and you’re making decisions, and you’re keeping moving, and you’re doing good works, you’re going to have a much more positive life; it’s going to be more impacting.”
Join Adam Barlow as he interviews two ministers and military veterans, Zach Wilks, Special Forces in the Army, and Tony Thomas, Special Forces in the Marine Corps. These men, through their military training and service, time as ministers, and experiences as husbands and fathers, have much to share on the topic of fearless decision making. If you’ve ever felt unsure of which path to take in life or anxious about the future, the Biblical principles and insights shared in this interview will certainly bring you comfort, clarity, and confidence to fearlessly take the next step in whatever you’re endeavoring to do.
Conversation Links:
- “Decide” Latin Roots
- Colossians 3:15
- Genesis 12
- Joshua 3
- Ephesians 4:22-24
- Philippians 2:13
- Deuteronomy 30:19
- Ephesians 4:14,15
- Psalm 103:12
- Isaiah 43:25
- Romans 8:1
- I Peter 5:8
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 Jul 01, 2025
Tuesday Jul 01, 2025
“Biblical resilience and growing in grace, to me, is remembering all that God has done for me through His Son, Jesus Christ, believing, and claiming what is ours because God promised [those things] to us.”
In this episode, Heather Malinowski interviews Greg and Ellie Carter, a wonderful couple and experienced ministers, and they discuss facing adversity with grace. During the conversation, they explain that we can magnify what the Word says above the opinions of others or even our own negative thoughts, and we can overcome challenges. They also show that, besides believing God’s promises, there are many good practices we can incorporate into our lives that help us endure. We can pray, we can tap into a positive community of brothers and sisters in Christ, and more. Are you up for a Biblical pep talk? Listen in and let God’s Word encourage you and help you shine through your life’s challenges.
Conversation Links:
- I John 3:1,2
- Ephesians 1:3
- Romans 8:37
- Romans 8:35
- Ephesians 4:22
- The Way Magazine May/Jun 2007, “Our Identification with Jesus Christ: A Position of Power”
- Romans 10:9,10
- II Peter 1:3 (New Living Translation)
- “Claiming Our Sonship Rights”
- Home Fellowships
- The Book of Job
- Job 42:10
- Genesis 37-50
- Acts 9
- Philippians 3:13,14
- I Corinthians 12:27
- Proverbs 27:17 (Contemporary English Version)
- Matthew 13:55
- Matthew 13:57,58
- II Corinthians 6:14 (New Living Translation)
- Galatians 5:7-9 (New Living Translation)
- Acts 2:42
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 Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
“You see a principle throughout the Word that men are to be selfless....We pour ourselves out in service.”
While in the world there are many contrasting and confusing ideas about how men should conduct themselves, God’s Word provides great clarity. In this episode, Steele Bergman interviews two ministers—Rev. Mel Privette and Rev. Jesse Blosser—who boldly and joyfully discuss what God’s Word says about what it means to be a good man, and what godly masculinity really entails.
Conversation Links:
- Genesis 1:27
- I Timothy 5:2
- Ephesians 5:25-33
- Ephesians 5:23
- Romans 12:1
- Ephesians 5:28
- I Thessalonians 5:21
- John 13:34,35
- I Corinthians 13:8
- II Corinthians 9:6-8
- Matthew 6:33
- II Thessalonians 3:10
- Living God’s Word as a Family class
- Philippians 2:13
- The Foundational Class
- Theway.org
- Contact Us
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.