Light Among Peers

This Christian podcast helps teenagers grow their relationship with Jesus. It can be difficult to be a Christian teenager in today’s world with so much darkness. Dr. RJ gives encouragement, and practical strategies to help teens overcome the common struggles Christians face daily.

Free Will 11/21/2024

Free Will Do humans have free will? Or does God determine each of our paths? In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the two beliefs as it relates to our ability to choose our own path. He shares the story of Abraham and Lot and gives insight on how you can determine if you have free will. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/34074891

Is Dating Unbiblical? 11/01/2024

Is Dating Unbiblical? Are you dating or thinking about dating? What does the bible say about dating? In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question is dating unbiblical? /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/33734702

Social Media Conditioning 10/29/2024

Social Media Conditioning Have you ever wondered why you struggle with certain sins? You try really hard not to do them but you find yourself doing them. Why does this happen? In this episode, Dr. RJ brings clarity to why believers struggle and what can be done to overcome. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/33668437

Friend Groups 09/21/2024

Friend Groups In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the importance of choosing the correct friend group. He describes which friends to avoid based on scripture. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/33150597

Promised Land Experience 08/21/2024

Promised Land Experience In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Was Moses treated fairly?" Moses missed out on the promised land experience. Discover why and how you can avoid missing out on what God has planned for you. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/32668167

Ways to Change 07/10/2024

Ways to Change In this episode, Dr. RJ breaks down the four ways teenagers change. Whichever issues you struggle with, there are only four ways to change your behavior. Listen in to learn how you can choose the best way for change. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/32034282

Dangers of Self-talk 06/28/2024

Dangers of Self-talk In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses what happens when we speak about ourselves in a negative way. He also reveals what the scriptures specifically say about negative self-talk. After this episode, you will think differently about the way you speak about yourself. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/31928362

Non-Believers 05/15/2024

Non-Believers In this episode, Dr. RJ looks at the instructions in the Bible for how Christians are to handle those that do not believe Jesus. Do we befriend them? Do we avoid them? Should we evangelize. Dr. RJ answers these questions and more. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/31301752

Why Do Bad Things Happen? 04/21/2024

Why Do Bad Things Happen? In this episode, Dr. RJ shares four reasons why Christians often experience hardships. Often times, we hear the reason bad things happen to believers is because of "free will." Well that explanation is insufficient because it doesn't consider the sovereignty of God. Dr. RJ uses examples that we find in scripture to explain why believers experience hardships. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/30916818

Is Money Evil? 03/27/2024

Is Money Evil? In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Is money evil?" He teaches from 1 Timothy 6:10. Dr. RJ also discusses how Christian teenagers should handle money. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/30562168

Authority 03/13/2024

Authority In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the topic of authority and how the world responds differently than what the Bible teaches. He also shares how to handle a sinful person who is in a place of authority. He teaches from Numbers 12. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/30355238

God's Silence 03/06/2024

God's Silence In this episode, Dr. RJ teaches on why believers create idols, and how they should respond when filling distant from God. Dr. RJ teaches from Exodus 32. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/30253563

Are you always saved? 02/07/2024

Are you always saved? In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the popular Christian doctrine of "Once Saved Always Saved." He teaches from Matthew 7 and 1 Thessalonians 4. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/29839103

Is your heart hard? 02/03/2024

Is your heart hard? In this episode, Dr. RJ answers the question, "Did God harden Pharaoh's heart?" He also gives insight on how teenagers often harden their own hearts unexpectedly. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/29780903

How to Stop Lying 01/11/2024

How to Stop Lying In this episode, Dr. RJ shares the secret to overcoming the desire to lie. He teaches from Genesis 18:22-33. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/29442358

The Heart of David 12/13/2023

The Heart of David In this episode, Dr. RJ explains why David was considered a man after God's own heart. He teaches from Psalm 119. If you have any questions for Dr. RJ, contact him at . /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/29053583

Sharing the Gospel Part 2 12/06/2023

Sharing the Gospel Part 2 In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the value of sharing the gospel to those who claim to be Christians. He teaches from Acts 17:10. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/28914703

Sharing the Gospel 11/01/2023

Sharing the Gospel In this episode, Dr. RJ gives instructions to teenagers on how to share the gospel with their peers. Mark 16:15 teaches to preach the gospel to the whole creation. Therefore, teenagers are instructed to share the gospel. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/28485194

The Power of Beliefs 10/26/2023

The Power of Beliefs In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses why your beliefs are so important. "For God so love the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/28428509

Consequences of Sin 10/15/2023

Consequences of Sin In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses the consequences of sin and why it's important for believers to make efforts to resist sin. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/28317977

Overcoming Sensitivity 09/27/2023

Overcoming Sensitivity In this episode, Dr. RJ shares tools on how not to be easily offended. This strategy will help any Christian teenager who finds themselves upset at the words and actions of others. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/28155659

Overcome Lust 08/31/2023

Overcome Lust In this episode, Dr. RJ gives practical strategies to help teens overcome lust. He teaches from 2 Samuel 11:1-18. Dr. RJ recommends that you listen to previous episodes so that you can overcome the Dark 6. If you have any questions for Dr. RJ message him at . /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27899955

The World 08/23/2023

The World Dr. RJ discusses the topic of love and how it is important to not conform to the world. He references Romans 12:2 in this episode. Finally, Dr. RJ encourages listeners to learn God's commandments so that they can resist the desires of the world. If you have a question for Dr. RJ, visit / /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27831108

Renewal of the Mind 08/16/2023

Renewal of the Mind In this episode, Dr. RJ teaches how to manage your thoughts so that you can pursue obedience. He references Romans 12:1-2 and Philippians 4:8. If you have any questions for Dr. RJ you may message him at /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27768534

How To Manage Emotions 08/09/2023

How To Manage Emotions In this episode, Dr. RJ explains specifically how to manage your emotions so that you can live a life of obedience to Jesus. He also reads from Romans Chapter 7 so that you may have a better understanding of Paul. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27700140

Led by the Spirit 08/02/2023

Led by the Spirit In this episode, Dr. RJ discusses what does it mean to be led by the Spirit. In Galatians, Paul describes the difference between the work of the flesh vs the fruit of the Spirit. Learn how to start being led by the Spirit. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27638433

Overcome Sin 07/26/2023

Overcome Sin In this episode, Dr. RJ addresses the question, can teenagers overcome sin. Ask yourself, "is it possible to not sin?" Based on your denomination, you may already have an answer. Dr. RJ's answer to this question may surprise you. Please listen with an open heart and an open mind. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27569916

Dark 6 07/18/2023

Dark 6 Dr. RJ shares the top six sins that many Christian teenagers struggle with. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27496377

Obedience 07/18/2023

Obedience Dr. RJ discusses God's love language and how teenagers can show their love for Christ. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27496365

Meet Dr. RJ 07/18/2023

Meet Dr. RJ This is the first episode of this podcast. Dr. RJ shares the goal of the podcast while sharing an encouraging message at the end. /episode/index/show/lightamongpeers/id/27496359

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