DOTL - Defender Of The Light Podcast

Join my wife and I as we tackle the topic of depression. We'll be discussing a book called "The Awakened Brain" by Lisa Miller and talk about literally strengthening the muscles in the brain that fight against depression. We'll also be sharing a powerful poem and our own thoughts on how to navigate the hard times we all face in life. Whether you're struggling with chronic depression or just going through a tou...

In this episode, we discuss the importance of facing life's trials with courage. We explore the concept of courage as the ability to move forward despite fear and uncertainty. We tell a story that exemplifies what true courage looks like, and we provide practical tips and quotes to inspire and motivate listeners to face their own adversities with bravery. Join us as we take a deeper look into the power of having the courage to push...

In this episode we'll explore the profound impact of perspective on our lives. 

How we choose to view our experiences, both positive and negative, can shape our outlook on life. In this episode, we'll share personal stories and experiences that illustrate the transformative power of perspective. By changing the way we see things, we can unlock a more positive, joyful, and fulfilling life.

So, whether you're looking to find mor...

Life is tough, and it can be easy to feel overwhelmed and defeated by the obstacles we face. But in this episode, we'll explore the power of resilience and how to find strength and joy even in the midst of adversity.

Through a powerful and inspiring story of a real-life person who overcame tremendous challenges, we'll see firsthand the transformative power of perseverance and the incredible things we can accomplish when we refuse t...

In this episode, we explore how communication is essential in building and maintaining strong relationships. We start with a funny yet thought-provoking story that will get you to reflect on how you communicate with the people in your life and understand how others communicate with you. After that, we delve into some relatable scenarios and experiences that shed light on the importance of effective communication. As we explore thes...

In this episode, we talk about helping individuals who are either questioning their faith or who are not Christians but have an interest in learning about Jesus Christ. It's also for those who maybe just want to understand why people believe in Jesus Christ in the first place. We delve into personal stories and experiences to provide listeners with a deeper understanding of what it means to believe in God. Our goal is to help liste...

Maximize Your Happiness: The Surprising Benefits of Cultivating Gratitude. Learn from a Special Guest How Gratitude Can Transform Your Life. Let's Do Our Best to Increase Joy in Our Own Lives As well As Help Others Find Happiness Through Gratitude.

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With Valentine's Day coming up, in this episode we talk about The 5 Love Languages. If we learn our loved one's love languages and speak their love language to them, the stronger our relationships will be. The stronger our love for each other will be. Valentine's Day isn't far away, let's start now so that when Valentine's Day is here, we will already be speaking our loved one's love language. Let's make this Valentine's Day the be...

Are the burdens of life not allowing you to get the peace and rest you need? Are you feeling a lot of stress? In this episode we share four stories about stress in life. We hope these stories can help to give you ideas on how to manage your stress. We hope they help in some way to lighten the load that you carry. You deserve to be uplifted, you deserve to find peace and rest! 

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Are you feeling lonely, depressed, or sad? In this episode we share two thought provoking stories about happiness. We hope that these stories will help you to think about the happiness in your life. You deserve to be uplifted, you deserve to have joy. We hope this episode will be a bright spot in your day! Let's make the choice to spread joy and happiness! When we take the time to do so, it only brings more joy and happiness into o...

Are you feeling sad, depressed, or lonely? In this episode we tell a happy story with valuable life lessons. We hope that our podcast can be a bright spot in your day! Let's work together to be a light in this darkening world. Let's help others to do the same! Positivity, happiness, joy, they are ALL worth fighting for. Especially when it feels hopeless. Let's build each other up and look for opportunities to do good! The world nee...