The Light Phone: How a Simple Device Is Sparking a Tech Revolution
The Rising Sovereign Podcast: Homeschooling, Quantum Biology & Radical Family Redemption
Release Date: 11/17/2025
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
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From Chronic Illness to Quantum Health Practitioner: Chris Voutsas' (aka the MitoPapi) Healing Journey Through Faith, Light, and Biology
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After the Interview: Revisiting Gender Ideology & the Rise of Detransitioners
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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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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
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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_outlineJoe Hollier shares how the Light Phone is helping teens, parents, and educators rethink digital life
In this episode, Jaydee speaks with Joe Hollier, co-founder of the Light Phone, 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 attention and disrupt face-to-face interactions, this conversation explores what it means to live without constant notifications, social media, and algorithm-driven content.
From educational institutions adopting the Light Phone to Gen Z users seeking more balance, Joe offers first-hand insight into how this technology is being used to create healthier habits. He also discusses the challenges of building a product that goes against industry norms, the power of boredom in sparking creativity, and the emotional impact of disconnecting from smartphones.
If you’ve ever questioned how technology is shaping your focus, attention, or mental health — especially in teens — this episode will inspire a new perspective.
Chapters include:
00:00 Introduction to the Light Phone and its purpose
11:23 The technology behind the Light Phone
23:35 How the Light Phone is used in schools
40:05 Finding balance and redefining convenience
Notable quotes:
"It's a very intentional cell phone."
"You don't actually have the same FOMO."
"It's not a one size fits all solution."
This conversation invites listeners to explore how technology can support, rather than steal from, our human experience. It’s a must-listen for anyone exploring smartphone alternatives, raising mindful teens, or seeking a more present way of living.
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