The Light That Darkness Can't Overcome
About this episode
Elder Stephen Houser discusses the concept of light overcoming darkness through the lens of John 1:1-8 and the role of John the Baptist as a witness to that light.
Do you ever wonder whether the darkness you're carrying is something you're supposed to fight on your own, or whether there's something bigger already working against it? Elder Stephen Houser looks at John 1:1-8, where Jesus is described as the true light and life of the world, shining into a dark world without being overcome. He also looks at John the Baptist as a witness who kept pointing away from himself and toward that light — clearing away whatever stood between people and Jesus, including the barriers we build when topics like suicidal tendencies, depression, or sexual abuse feel too taboo to bring into church.
People in this episode
Guest: Elder Stephen Houser
Topics covered
- light
- darkness
- faith
- mental health
- witness
- Jesus
- church
Keywords
- darkness
- light
- John 1:1-8
- mental health
- depression
- suicidal tendencies
- church
- John the Baptist
Mentioned in this episode
Books & works: John 1:1-8
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