One Little Candle

The school bookfair is no longer a safe place for children thanks to Scholastic Books.

Remember the excitement of picking out new books as a child? Those cherished memories have been marred thanks to the changes and concerns surrounding these fairs today.

Join us as we discuss how Scholastic's overt indoctrination through LGBT-themed books conflicts with traditional views of marriage, sex, and gender, along with a critique of their ...

Key Topics

- Verses from Galatians chapter 6

- Opposition to Pride Month

- Stance that it's not aligned with the God of the Bible

- Concern for individuals, citing self-harm and depression

-Distinguishing Homosexuality from Other Sins**

- Argument that homosexuality is openly celebrated and harmful

- Biblical support for this viewpoint

- Criticism of Pride Month for promoting unnatural desires

- Highlighting impa...

Today's episode (108) dives into a very important yet sensitive topic—Pride Month.

In this episode, we'll be exploring pride, love and identity through the lens of God’s perspective, unpacking the often controversial phrase "love is love," and discussing the true essence of sacrificial love as defined by the Bible.

We'll revisit the symbolism of the rainbow, originally God's covenant with Noah, and address its current association wi...

Welcome to a very special Mother’s Day episode of “One Little Candle.”

In today’s episode (107), we’re exploring the heartfelt journey of mothers whose children might be wandering from or have rejected the path to God. It’s a tender spot many moms silently agonize over, and often, a burden of responsibility and guilt that weighs heavily on their hearts.

We’ll delve into the poignant story o...

The riveting finale of the Book of Esther, chapters 8 through 10, tell us of the momentous events that see the Jews shift from peril to victory, culminating in the establishment of the Purim festival, still celebrated to this day,  of their miraculous deliverance that ensures the safety and prosperity of the Jews. 

With God’s promises to restore and safegu...

The dramatic saga intensifies in chapters 4 to 7 of the Book of Esther.

Tune in as we explore a night of royal restlessness that shifts the fate of Mordecai, witness Haman’s fall from arrogance to humiliation, and marvel at Esther’s bravery as she orchestrates a banquet that turns into Haman’s downfall – all under the watchful, though unseen, hand of Providence.

As we recount Esther’s peril and Haman’s...

In this episode (105), we begin an intriguing study of the first 3 chapters of the book of Esther.

We’ll explore profound themes of justice, God’s underlying sovereignty, and how even in seemingly chaotic times, there’s Divine purpose at work. We also look at how we can draw parallels to today’s challenges, urging trust and hope in the face of adversity.

From Esther’s courage, Mordecai’s wisdom, ...

Join us as we delve into the heart of the purpose of church with Andrew Rappaport and members of the Christian Podcast Community.  We’ll discuss moving beyond the walls and steeples to the call of gathering, equipping and taking the gospel out into the world while confronting sobering truths about modern perceptions of the church and concerns about our priorities in ministering both to believers and ...

In today’s episode (104) , we’ll take a look at how in a world of both comfort and discomfort, we find hope in knowing that God is unchanging and faithful. As we approach Good Friday and Easter, we reflect on the immense sacrifice and the ultimate victory of Jesus. Through the darkest moments, we are reminded that God can turn bitter into sweet and that Sunday is coming. The message of redemption and grace c...

Today’s powerful episode (103), is the second part of our heart-to-heart interview with Laura Perry. In this episode, we continue the deeply moving story of Laura’s transformative journey from living as a transgender man back to embracing her God-given feminine identity.
Today, Laura opens up about her profound conversations with God, her struggle with her past identity, and her powerful testimony detailed in her must-r...

Today’s episode (102) is a profound tale of transformation featuring Laura Perry, who, joined by her husband, Perry Smalts,  shares her intense journey from grappling with gender identity and spiritual darkness to a place of healing and faith.

Laura shares her struggle and quest for identity, her  battle with demonic oppression, as well as her eye-opening return to the church she once rejected and deemed intolerant and the ac...

In today’s episode (101) of One Little Candle, we’ll explore the controversial “He Gets Us” campaign, an ambitious endeavor with a staggering $100 million funding aimed at rebranding Jesus for today’s younger generations. 

As we wade through the narratives and outreach efforts of this movement—from its use of secular media strategie...

In this pivotal 100th episode,  host, Rebecca Berschwinger, brings to a close the enlightening series refuting the popular yet misleading book “Soul Boom. Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution.”

Standing firm in the truth of the Scriptures, she dissects the author’s vision of utopia—a world where religious boundaries blur into a unified theory which outright ignore ...