Rediscovering God in the Age of Collapse with Josh McLaughlin
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
Release Date: 07/11/2025
Andrew Laubacher & Joe Hollier: Designing a More Human Future Through Tech Resistance
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
What happens when we stop accepting convenience at all costs—and start choosing tools that serve our real human needs. Episode Summary In this powerful roundtable episode, Jay Azovari and Jaydee Azovari sit down with Andrew Laubacher of and Joe Hollier of to explore the deep influence of smartphones on youth, parenting, and personal sovereignty. Together, they unpack how simplified tech—like the Light Phone and Humanality Villages—is helping individuals, schools, and communities reclaim attention, presence, and human connection in an age of digital distraction. This is a must-listen...
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The Light Phone: How a Simple Device Is Sparking a Tech Revolution
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
Joe Hollier shares how the Light Phone is helping teens, parents, and educators rethink digital life In this episode, Jaydee speaks with , a minimalist mobile device created as a powerful alternative to the modern smartphone. Designed to support intentional living and reduce digital overwhelm, the Light Phone is helping people — especially teens and younger generations — rethink their relationship with technology. Joe shares how the Light Phone evolved from a simple idea into a growing movement rooted in mindfulness, digital detox, and human connection. As smartphones continue to dominate...
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Soul Over Screen: The Humanality Movement Empowering Youth in a Digital Age
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
Faith, Mindfulness, and the Fight for Mental Health in a Tech-Obsessed Culture In this powerful episode, Andrew Laubacher and Jaydee explore the heart behind Humanality — a movement born from the growing need to address technology addiction, mental health challenges, and the false sense of connection created by social media. Andrew opens up about his personal journey — from smartphone dependency to flipping the switch (literally) back to a flip phone. Together, they unpack the psychological effects of tech, the loss of authentic human interaction, and the role of faith and...
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From Chronic Illness to Quantum Health Practitioner: Chris Voutsas' (aka the MitoPapi) Healing Journey Through Faith, Light, and Biology
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
From medical system failure to functional health success—MitoPapi’s blueprint for healing and serving others with quantum-informed care and unwavering Faith In today’s episode, we sit down with Chris Voutsas (aka MitoPapi) — father, practitioner, and leading voice in circadian health and mitochondrial biology. We explore why modern healing must go beyond productivity and symptom management and into the deeper restoration of light, metabolism, nervous system regulation, cellular energy, and embodied resilience. This conversation bridges biology and spirit, unpacking how healing...
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After the Interview: Revisiting Gender Ideology & the Rise of Detransitioners
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
A Deeper Dive into Childhood, Consent & Christian Sovereignty in a Confused Culture In this powerful follow-up to our interview with Martha Schoultz (founder of & ), Jay and Jaydee reflect on the deeper implications of gender ideology, the detransition movement, and the cultural impact of moral relativism on parenting, education, and society. We explore: -What it means to be a detransitioner -Why informed consent is being bypassed -The difference between subjective vs. objective truth -How Christianity provides grounding in chaos -Why spiritual and parental sovereignty matters...
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Digital Indoctrination: Why Screens in Schools are the Frontline of a 40 Year Agenda (Untouchable Series)
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
In this powerful episode of The Rising Sovereign Podcast, veteran educators Andy Libson and John Klyczek (aka the Taoist Professor) expose the hidden agenda behind EdTech, AI in classrooms, and the increasing use of screens in schools. This isn’t just about education reform—it’s about decades of policy, profit, and psychological programming that parents were never meant to notice. If you’ve ever asked: Why is screen time exploding in schools? Why does “personalized learning” feel like surveillance? Where did all of this start? …this episode will answer those...
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Detransitioners, Parental Rights & Gender Ideology (Untouchable Series)
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
Lawyer Martha Shoultz on the Ethics Crisis in Gender Medicine In this compelling and eye-opening conversation, Jay and J.D. Azovari sit down with Martha Shoultz, a lawyer, parent, and fierce advocate for families impacted by gender ideology and pediatric medical transition. As the Director of Transition Justice and Co-founder of Partners for Ethical Care, Martha brings an unfiltered, deeply experienced perspective to a subject many are too afraid to touch. Together, they explore the hidden costs of affirm-only care, the rise in detransitioners, and how parents are often sidelined in some of...
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Exposing the Agenda: 7 Untouchable Topics You're Not Allowed to Question
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
What if the most important conversations about your kids are the ones you’re not allowed to have? In this kickoff episode of our new series, The Untouchables, we name the topics that have been silenced, censored, and deemed too controversial for schools, media, or progressive parenting circles. These are the issues we HAD to start talking about in our own education community — because ignoring them was no longer an option. In this episode, we cover: What “The Untouchables” are — and why they matter now more than ever Why gender ideology in schools is becoming a battleground...
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Parenting After Charlie Kirk: Shadow, Screens & the Battle for Our Kids' Souls
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
What do you do when your child celebrates violence in a meme, dismisses faith, and parrots talking points from TikTok more than anything you’ve taught them? In this piercing episode of the Rising Sovereign Podcast, Jay and Jaydee confront the cultural, spiritual, and parental crisis many families are silently enduring. From the Charlie Kirk shooting meme to the confusion of transgender, DEI, and CRT narratives, to the collapse of authority caused by attachment parenting, this is a deeply personal, culturally relevant, and spiritually urgent conversation. If you're watching your teen get...
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Burn the Rulebook: 3 Homeschool Myths Standing Between You and Freedom
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
In this eye-opening episode of the Rising Sovereign Podcast, Jay and Jaydee challenge some of the most persistent myths around homeschooling. From concerns about reading and writing milestones to questions about socialization and long-term success, this conversation brings clarity, compassion, and personal experience to the table. They dive into the reality of homeschooling, highlighting how children learn at their own pace, how real socialization works outside traditional schools, and how homeschooling can lead to confident, capable young adults. Whether you're already homeschooling or just...
info_outlineA powerful conversation with Josh McLaughlin on the future of parenting, spiritual maturity, and inner sovereignty
In this soul-stirring episode of the Rising Sovereign Podcast, Jay and Jaydee sit down with Josh McLaughlin for a deeply personal conversation about his path from early religious disillusionment to a life-changing divine experience. Together, they explore what it means to live from the heart, take radical responsibility in parenting, and build meaningful community rooted in spirituality.
Josh shares insights into the symbolism of the Tree of Life, the role of Christianity in guiding rather than replacing our connection to God, and the importance of freedom and intentionality in our spiritual growth. If you're seeking to deepen your faith, elevate your parenting, or understand the evolution of humanity from a heart-centered lens, this episode is for you.
Josh McLaughlin can be found at the Tree of Life Mission on Substack, here you can also find his new book: The Word Abounds Within Us.
Key Takeaways:
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Personal responsibility is a foundational part of parenting and spiritual maturity.
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The Tree of Life reflects our spiritual lineage and divine connection.
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True community emerges from individuals willing to grow and own their journey.
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Spiritual awakening is not about compliance but conscious choice.
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Post-pandemic life has sparked a collective desire for authentic connection.
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Family is a sacred space for spiritual development and growth.
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Christianity should be a path to God, not a substitute for divine relationship.
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Living from the heart is the essence of spiritual freedom.
Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction to Josh McLaughlin
01:59 – Josh's Journey: From Disillusionment to Divine Experience
08:07 – The Tree of Life: Symbolism and Meaning
14:05 – Community and the Evolution of Humanity
16:02 – Spiritual Development: Transitioning to Adulthood
22:02 – The Importance of Family in Spiritual Growth
29:06 – Navigating Freedom and Responsibility in Parenting
35:21 – The Role of Christianity in Modern Society
45:18 – Living from the Heart: The Essence of Christianity
53:00 – Future Conversations: Addressing Family and Spirituality
Step Into the Conversation This episode is more than a dialogue—it's an invitation to rediscover faith, freedom, and family through a new lens. If you're seeking a deeper relationship with God, want to raise your children with intention, or long for real spiritual community, you're not alone.
We're walking this path together. Come join us.
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