One Little Candle

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 accep...

In this episode, host Rebecca takes a closer look at the pressing issue of children’s books and how worldviews are being shaped from a young age—especially during Pride Month. With a startling contrast between the number of LGBT-themed children’s books and those written from a biblical worldview, Rebecca sheds light on the organized, well-funded efforts to influence children’s perspectives in schools and lib...

In this heartfelt Mother's Day episode, Rebecca is joined by returning guest Hannah Miles Pierrou, an author, podcaster, and creative dedicated to equipping families to stand firm in today’s shifting culture. Together, they unpack the vital—yet often counter-cultural—idea that truly loving our kids means letting them struggle and grow, not just making their path easy. Drawing on both personal experience and biblic...

In today’s episode, host Rebecca Berschwinger is joined by special guest Paige Cervantes for part two of their deep dive into the concept of the "lukewarm Christian."

Building on the message from Revelation 3:16—that God would rather we be hot or cold in our faith, not lukewarm—Rebecca and Paige break down three more key symptoms of a fading spiritual fire, discuss the subtle ways we might be ashamed of Jesus, and ...

In this special Easter episode reboot, host, Rebecca Berschwinger, unpacks what truly made Jesus’ sacrifice so excruciating, with His suffering going far beyond physical pain by digging into the scriptures to reveal why the cry, “My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?” represents the ultimate pain: the weight of sin and God’s wrath. Through biblical insights, she challenges us to reflect on the seriousnes...

Welcome to another episode of One Little Candle! In today’s conversation, Rebecca is joined by her friend and special guest co-host, Paige Cervantes, for an honest exploration into what it really means to have a "lukewarm" faith. Drawing from Jesus’ words to the church in Laodicea in Revelation, the episode digs deep into why being lukewarm in your spiritual walk might actually be more dangerous than outright rejection ...

Welcome to a special bonus episode of the One Little Candle Podcast.

In light of current global events, Rebecca steps in to address the outbreak of war involving Israel, the United States, and Iran.

This conversation dives deep into the complexities surrounding the conflict, wrestling with tough questions about Christian responses to war, biblical perspectives on conflict, and the moral obligations we hold when facing oppression and...

Welcome to One Little Candle. In today's very important episode, host Rebecca unpacks the challenging topic of immigration, focusing on the emotional, political, and spiritual divisions it sparks within families, communities and sometimes, even churches.

Rebecca encourages listeners to move beyond reactionary politics and media-driven outrage, instead approaching the issue of illegal immigration with empathy, discernment, and a bibl...

Welcome to One Little Candle! In today’s episode, host Rebecca Berschwinger sits down in person with Andrew Rappaport, head of the Christian Podcast Community, for a heartfelt and thought-provoking conversation. Together, they reflect on the unexpected spiritual impact of Charlie Kirk’s memorial service—a gathering that many expected to be politically charged, but instead became a powerful platform for the gospel....

In today's episode (121), host, Rebecca Berschwinger, encourages her listeners by reminding them that even when life feels overwhelming and our prayers seem to go unanswered, God is tirelessly working behind the scenes—often attending to needs we don’t even realize we have. Drawing inspiration from John 5:17 and a relatable story from her own life, Rebecca shows us how God’s unseen handiwork is often paving the wa...

Welcome to a heartfelt episode of One Little Candle. Today, host Rebecca Berschwinger discusses the emotional aftermath of the tragic assassination of Christian leader, husband, father, and truth warrior, Charlie Kirk. In a world reeling from grief, anger, and confusion, Rebecca offers comfort, clarity, and a call to action for believers everywhere.

Today's episode dives deep into the true mission that Charlie embodied: not division...

Host, Rebecca Berschwinger, discusses the complexities and sensitivities surrounding Pride Month, taking on the topics of pride and love from a biblical perspective.

Rebecca unpacks the symbolism behind the rainbow, explores the controversy surrounding Pride merchandise and cultural messages, and addresses the growing divides both inside and outside the church.

She then examines how Christians can respond to these issues—bal...

In today's episode (116), host Rebecca explores the raw emotions and complex questions that arise when confronted with the harsh realities of evil in our world as we have recently been confronted with the depths of human depravity, particularly in light of recent heartbreaking events involving the Bibas family in Israel.

This has led to some in the Christian community experiencing a crisis of faith as they struggle to reconcile a g...

Today's episode offers insightful questions for the new year, aimed at revitalizing your faith journey and enhancing your spiritual life. From contemplating ways to increase your enjoyment of God to identifying and overcoming the biggest time wasters, discover practical guidance and thought-provoking prompts to help you grow closer to God in 2025.

List of Reflective Questions

1. Increasing Enjoyment of God:

• Fi...

Navigate the true meaning of Christmas, beyond the commercial distractions in this special Christmas edition of "One Little Candle" with your host, Rebecca Berschwinger.

In this episode, titled "Be Amazed, Unwrapping God's Gifts To Us This Christmas", we delve into the profound significance of Christmas, examining it as a beacon of past, present, and future hope.

Reflecting on key scriptures, from the first promise of a Savior in G...

In today's episode(113) titled "So Trump Won, Now What Christian?" host, Rebecca Berschwinger, dives into the many responses of Donald Trump's reelection as the 47th president of the United States and explores how we, as believers, should respond to this political milestone with a heart of prayer and discernment, irrespective of our personal opinions about him.

Rebecca also stresses the importance of true Christian values, and the r...

In this timely episode titled "Election 2024: Hope and Comfort for the Christian No Matter the Outcome" This episode offers a blend of spiritual encouragement and practical advice to help you navigate through these turbulent times.

🕯️ New Episode Highlights

Join host, Rebecca Berschwinger, as she offers a heaping dose of encouragement focusing on the unchanging nature of God and His unbreakable promises to us that even th...