Dwell & Shine

Pride is one of the most subtle and dangerous sins addressed in Scripture—often unnoticed, yet deeply destructive. It elevates self above God, placing confidence in our own abilities, achievements, and understanding rather than in the Lord. The Bible warns us clearly of its consequences, reminding us in Proverbs 16:18 that “Pride goes before destruction.”

Unbelief is something every believer encounters at some point, yet Scripture makes it clear that it is not something to take lightly. The Bible reveals unbelief as a serious heart condition—one that, if left unchecked, can slowly pull us away from the living God. At the same time, God does not meet our struggle with condemnation, but with compassion. In this episode, we’ll explore how Scripture honestly acknowledges the tension between faith and doubt, and how the Lord invite

Trusting God is deeply connected to depending on Him—but for many of us, trust is where the real struggle begins. In Episode 31 of In the Light of Truth, we continued the conversation from last week by focusing on what it truly means to trust God, why surrender feels so difficult, and how faith grows in seasons of waiting, uncertainty, and obedience.

Dependence on God is one of the most beautiful realities of the Christian life—and yet one of the hardest to fully embrace. In Episode 30 of In the Light of Truth, we explored what it truly means to depend on God, why we struggle with it, and how learning to surrender control transforms the way we live, trust, and respond to life’s uncertainties.

In a world that celebrates self-promotion, independence, and personal achievement, biblical humility can feel foreign—and even uncomfortable. Yet Scripture makes it clear that humility is not optional for the believer. It is foundational to our walk with Christ.

In this episode we will talk about the sin of idolatry. How idols leave us feeling empty, unfulfilled and distant toward God.

When Jesus says His yoke is easy and His burden is light, it is absolutely true. We fight against it, thinking it will restrict us—but it does the opposite. It brings freedom. First, we rest by faith in Jesus Christ. Then, we rest through obedience to Him. Rest from fear is followed by rest from the burden of relying on ourselves.

Bitterness is one of those sins that often goes unnoticed—quietly growing beneath the surface of our hearts while we assume everything is fine. In Episode 27 of In the Light of Truth, Ashton and Chris dive into this sobering but deeply freeing topic: The Danger of Bitterness.

If you’re struggling with sexual sin, or carrying a wound from the past, please hear this: You are deeply loved. You are seen. You are wanted.God is not surprised by your story, and He is not ashamed of you. Your past—no matter how painful—does not disqualify you from God’s love, God’s forgiveness, or God’s purpose for your life.

Spiritual disciplines are not empty rituals or a checklist to impress God. They are habits of grace—rhythms that position our hearts to receive what God is already offering. These practices are about being shaped, not just doing tasks. When we feel spiritually dry, distant, or stuck, it’s often because these vital rhythms have been neglected. Not as punishment, but because God designed these practices to draw us near to Him—and without them, we drift.