On A Lighter Note Podcast
by LightWorkers Media
From award-winning producer and actress Roma Downey's LightWorkers Media, welcome to the On a Lighter Note Podcast hosted by writer & speaker Elyse Murphy. Here we have conversations with people from all walks of life to speak into the ways we are coping with the ups, the downs and the detours of life to help us thrive even in challenging times. Even when it seems we're surrounded by darkness, there's always a little bit of light to be found - so let's go find it together! New episode airs every Tuesday.
Episodes
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It’s Not a Period, It’s a Pivot with Elyse Murphy
From the pandemic Instagram lives to deep dive podcast conversations we have had an absolutely electric time on On a Lighter Note. It has been a journey of revelation, inspiration, pure joy and profound hope in the midst of truly dark and sometimes even scary times. As we wrap up Season 2 Elyse...
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Living on the Tightrope of Cancel Culture with Brittany Dawn
We all talk about “Cancel Culture” but have we confronted the fact that we all participate in some form? Responding to hate with more hate in the comments, liking mean-spirited posts, or laughing at the latest “social media dragging” are a few examples. How do we turn it all around for good? Here...
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Taking the Fear out of Finances with Rachel Cruze
Does checking your bank account give you anxiety? Do you feel hopeless about paying off mountains of student loan or credit card debt? Finances are often the trigger for anxiety and hopelessness in so many people today especially in America where 78% are living paycheck to paycheck. But here to...
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Livin’ On a Wing and a Prayer with Doug White & Brian Egeston
What would you do if you had to fly a plane with no experience? Try the radio? Pray? Freak out? A man named Doug White had to learn first hand what flying by faith when was forced to safely land his family on a plane after the pilot died unexpectedly mid-flight. This episode we are joined by the...
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The Miraculous Making of "On a Wing and a Prayer" with Roma Downey & Sean McNamara
Do miracles really happen? Join producer Roma Downey and film director Sean McNamara for an inside look at the making of their latest movie "On A Wing And A Prayer" arriving on Prime Video Friday April 7. Starring the incomparable Dennis Quaid, Heather Graham and Jesse Metcalfe and based on a...
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Why Jesus Loves Messy Miracles with Pastor Samuel Rodriguez
Do you feel disqualified in asking God for help because of a mess you caused yourself? Or are feeling more and more hopeless that God will intervene in a crisis you can’t seem to find him in? Is any mess too big for God? In today’s episode of On a Lighter Note - Pastor Samuel Rodriguez is here to...
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When You Want the Miracle But Not the Mess with Elyse Murphy
We all want a miracle but we don’t want to actually NEED a miracle. Meaning we want the incredible miracle story, but not the mess, crisis or struggle that comes before it. So what happens when we can’t find God when we’re waiting on a miracle? What happens when we can’t understand why he won’t...
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The Best Relationship Advice I've Ever Been Given with Kait & JJ Tomlin
What’s it actually like just starting a marriage? And not just the Instagram reel, post-honeymoon version but the real, vulnerable and heart striking humility. In part two of our amazing conversation on relationships, The Heart of Dating’s Kait & JJ Tomlin are here to tell all the lessons 6…
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The Anatomy of Trust with Dr. Henry Cloud
What is the secret to a healthy relationship? Can men and women really be friends? We’ve asked this question for eons but what if it's a lot more simple than we make it? The incredible clinical Psychologist and New York Times bestselling author Dr. Henry Cloud breaks down the most crucial element...
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How to Be an Angel with Roma Downey
Has our world lost touch with kindness? How do we stay kind while managing our own feelings of pain or distrust of others? This incredibly special episode of On a Lighter Note we are taking a lesson from, LightWorkers president, award-winning actress, producer and the world's most famous angel…
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Newlywed PSA: What No One Tells You Before Saying “I do” with Kait & JJ Tomlin
If you could jump in a time machine to the past what would you tell yourself at the most crucial stages of your relationship? In other words, what do you wish you knew that you know now about singleness, dating and marriage? Christian dating experts, The Heart of Dating podcast hosts and…
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Christian Dating State of the Union with Chaz Smith & Hillary Phillips
Has dating gotten weirder or less weird post-pandemic? Why do Christians turn coffee dates into future spouse interviews? What in the world is going on in the world of Christian dating right now!? This Christian dating state of the union Elyse is joined by friends and ground-breaking content...
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New Year, Now What…?! (When the New Year Feels like the Same Old) with Elyse Murphy
Are you a week into the new year and already feeling stuck in the rut of 2022? We love to set new goals, new missions, new resolutions — but why do often we lose steam so quickly? In this episode Elyse gives the pep talk we need to kick off 2023 in the right direction and avoid falling into the...
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Why Your Story Needs to Be Told with Arielle Estoria
What stories are you ruled by? Are they stories you've learned from your family, friends or even the media that shape your greatest highs or mark your greatest wounds? Does your story actually come from you?Spoken Word Poet, Author and Speaker Arielle Estoria speaks about the power of not only…
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Do you Believe God Can Actually Do Bigger? With Marshawn Evans Daniels
Do your dreams reflect a big God or a "realistic" God? Do you actually believe God can do bigger or are you still burdened by circumstances and doubt that miracles can happen in your life? Author & Speaker, Marshawn Evans Daniels shares about the power believing bigger with God. She reminds us…
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MINISODE: It's the Most Exposing Time of the Year
It's no secret that Christmastime can be a mixed up feeling. Instead of "the most wonderful time of the year" it often feels more like "the most exposing time of the year". We often chase to close the gap between reality and expectation of the Christmas season - but we in turn cover up the truth…
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Experiencing the Magic of Christmas Without Faking it with Anjelah Johnson-Reyes
Does binging cheesy Christmas movies feel more like fun or a much needed escape from life? Is it OK for it be a bit of both? The Christmas cheer of the season brings plenty of laughter and joy but it also can feel complicated holding space for the pains of life. So what's the right posture?...
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Have We Been Loving People Wrong? with Pastor Choco De Jesús
Why are Christians often known more for who they hate than who they love? What does it practically look like to love EVERYONE - even the people you can't stand? In a world becoming more polarized by the day - the idea of loving everyone feels more like a fantasty than reality. Pastor Choco de...
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Help! I'm Mad at God with Rosie Rivera
What do you do when you're angry with God, and can't seem to shake the feeling? Author, entrepreneur and international speaker, Rosie Rivera shares a powerful message about meeting God during a very dark time in her life. Rosie dives into the series of traumas she experienced from childhood…
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God Won't Rush Your Grief with Levi Lusko
Where do we find the room to fit the enormous emotion that is grief? In Christian culure, we have a reputation for throwing phrases around like "they're in a better place" but not acknowleding the unthinkably painful and often slow process of lamenting. Nearing the Christmas season - many of us…
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Let Me Tell You About My So-Called Best Friend (cuz she’s more than a bestie she’s family) with Katy Knox
How do we forge authentic, deep, life-giving friendships in a culture of staying socially “booked and busy” yet quietly guarded? Thanksgiving is no longer just a family holiday — it’s a time to focus on friendship, some of the most crucial relationships in our lives. But what does it take to not...
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MINISODE: Inside The Chosen Season 3: "The Honeymoon Is Over"
The Chosen TV series based on the life of Jesus told from the perspective of the disciples has become a global phenomenon. Now stepping into the third season, the honeymoon is over, and the disciples must now deal with the costs of following the Messiah. In this special minisode Elyse sits down...
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Setting Healthy Boundaries for the Holidays with Dr. Anita Phillips
Do you find yourself looking forward to the holidays but also dreading it? Does this time of year fill you with excitment but also anxiety? How do you stay sane dealing with family when holidays and trauma don't mix? How do we smile through "most wonderful time of the year" when coping with loss,...
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Brave Enough to Be Broken with Toni Collier
Do you ever find yourself answering “I’m OK” when you're really not OK? We live in a culture of hiding the messy, broken parts of ourselves from our friends, families and God. How do we face our brokenness to find healing in the areas we try to hide? Many of us feel the pressure to be perfect…
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Don't Live in Survival Mode with Rev. Samuel Rodriguez
What do you do when you feel like you’re stuck in survival mode? When there seems to be no end to the chaos? How do you reconcile a season where so much has been lost? Learn how to go from survival mode to thriving with one of the most influential voices of our lifetime, Pastor Samuel Rodriguez.…
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MINISODE: How to Survive an In-Between Season
What do we do in the ‘in-between’ seasons? When we have said goodbye to one season but haven’t quite arrived at the next — how do we cope? It’s like wearing summer clothes when fall weather is fast approaching. The anticipation of a new season is when the pain or discomfort is at its greatest. In...
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Shutting Down The Critics (Including Your Inner Critic!) with Anand Chulani
What does it mean to rise above the critics? How do we truly achieve success? Is it even possible to get to a place of happiness, peace and contentment? International award-winning speaker and success coach, Anand Chulani, is here to help you unlock the strategies and tools needed to sustain true...
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When Success Breaks Your Heart with Ally Brooke
Have you ever worked hard to finally reach your dream only to feel lost and confused instead of rewarded? Singer Ally Brooke was in the exact same boat both during and after her time with Fifth Harmony. From smiling for cameras at red carpet events yet feeling her lowest from the harsh public...
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You're An Influencer... (Even If You Don't Know It Yet!) with Chad Veach
What does being a leader actually mean? What does being a GOOD leader mean? Bestselling Author and Pastor of Zoe Church Chad Veach downloads all the knowledge to equip and empower the leader in all of us. In this episode Chad will dive into the art of recognizing our own influence and then...
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Hard Truth Doesn't Have To Be Harsh Truth with Lisa Bevere
How do we champion truth in a world of quick offense? Well, author, speaker and truth-telling warrior Lisa Bevere is here to guide us. In this episode Lisa will break down the difference between harsh truth and hard truth — and how to handle it ourselves. From navigating sensitive conversations...
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Your Detour Isn't a Surprise to God with Angela Manuel-Davis
Do you feel like life has taken a sudden detour and you have no directions to get back on track? In this episode of On A Lighter Note Podcast, Elyse chats with International Speaker, Motivational Coach "Fitness Evangelist" Angela Manuel-Davis to remind us that even in the midst of detours, our...
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MINISODE: How Did We Even Get Here!?
Everyone, meet Elyse! She’s an aussie pastor’s kid turned pastor - with a competitive streak, big personality and even bigger heart. Today we’re diving into our first minisode — a “friendship speed date” with your new best friend. Get to know more about our phenomenal host Elyse Murphy as she…
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Why Failure is Your Greatest Gift with Christine Caine
Do you ever feel like you’re in a never-ending season of disappointment, confusion or regret? In this special first episode of On A Lighter Note Elyse talks with powerhouse of wisdom — activist, evangelist, author, and international speaker Christine Caine to speak truth in the face of fear. In...
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On A Lighter Note Podcast Trailer
From award-winning producer and actress Roma Downey's LightWorkers Media, welcome to the On a Lighter Note Podcast hosted by writer & speaker Elyse Murphy. Here we have conversations with people from all walks of life to speak into the ways we are coping with the ups, the downs and the detours of...
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From award-winning producer and actress Roma Downey's LightWorkers Media, welcome to the On a Lighter Note Podcast hosted by writer & speaker Elyse Murphy. Here we have conversations with people from all walks of life to speak into the ways we are coping with the ups, the downs and the detours of life to help us thrive even in challenging times. Even when it seems we're surrounded by darkness, there's always a little bit of light to be found - so let's go find it together! New episode airs every Tuesday.
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