This week, Jeff sits down with licensed professional counselor, Brent Dyer. They discuss dealing with doubt. Recognizing it, where it comes from, and how to handle it.

For over twenty years, Brent-Dyer has led church worship ministries from 150 to 15,000. Through his work in both single-site congregations and multi-site congregations, Brent has honed his skills as a strategic, creative, and visionary leader.

As a pacesetter in some of the nation's largest worship ministries, Brent has vast experience including large-scale productions, songwriting, choral music, leading large teams and staff, and more.

​In addition to his work as a worship pastor, Brent is a practicing Licensed Professional Counselor Associate in Texas, where he helps people find hope and healing. One of Brent’s greatest passions is seeing people around him thrive and become who God created them to be. This is demonstrated through his deeply relational approach to ministry and life, and the many worship pastors around the nation he mentors and coaches.

In this week's episode, Jeff welcomes Foundation Academy Bible and Apologetics teacher Brock Ratzlaff to discuss the search for truth, its importance, and how we know it when we find it.

Brock is from Frankfort, Ohio. He received an M.A. in Christian and Classical Studies from Knox Theological Seminary. Brock teaches Bible and Apologetics at Foundation Academy's Tilden Campus.

This week, host Jeff Lawrence addresses the rarely talked-about epidemic of loneliness. His guest is the president of New Missions and author Tim DeTellis.

Jeff and Time explore the possible causes of loneliness, such as a changing culture, technology, and the loss of interdependency on our communities. They also discuss potential solutions to overcome loneliness and what we can do to create a sense of community.

Tim DeTellis serves as president of New Missions, a non-profit organization that helps families flourish. He graduated from Houghton College in New York with a degree in Communications. Tim advocates for National Good Neighbor Day, a movement to promote unity and togetherness by helping individuals practice the good neighbor mindset. An author of nine books, he travels frequently and speaks nationwide. Tim spoke for TEDx Eustis on 1/17/2020 and shared his talk titled: “Are you a good neighbor?” Tim enjoys bike rides around his neighborhood and playing the piano for fun.

This week, host Jeff Lawrence sits with Foundation Academy Mental Health Therapist Nilda Laguna for Part II of adolescent anxiety and the possible contributions smart devices make to the causation. This week, they dig deeper into the causes and how to identify potential problems and strategies for combating dependency on smart devices.

Nilda Laguna is a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Inspirational Therapy in Clermont, Florida. Originally from Miami, she brings over a decade of experience in the mental health field, including her work with the Department of Children and Families, and as a professor and counselor to psychology students.

Nilda earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Carlos Albizu University, graduating magna cum laude. Her practice is rooted in creating spaces of compassion, love, and acceptance, driven by her deep passion for helping others heal and grow.

Outside of her professional work, Nilda is a mother of two amazing boys. She finds joy in exploring the fields of neuroscience, studying the life of Christ, and discovering new food experiences.

The conversation is framed around the book The Anxious Generation; social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the “play-based childhood” began to decline in the 1980s and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the “phone-based childhood” in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this “great rewiring of childhood” has interfered with children’s social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies. (*Amazon)

This week, host Jeff Lawrence sits with Foundation Academy Mental Health Therapist Nilda Laguna to discuss adolescent anxiety and the possible contributions smart devices make in the causation.

Nilda Laguna is a licensed mental health therapist and founder of Inspirational Therapy in Clermont, Florida. Originally from Miami, she brings over a decade of experience in the mental health field, including her work with the Department of Children and Families, and as a professor and counselor to psychology students.

Nilda earned her Master’s degree in Psychology from Carlos Albizu University, graduating magna cum laude. Her practice is rooted in creating spaces of compassion, love, and acceptance, driven by her deep passion for helping others heal and grow.

Outside of her professional work, Nilda is a mother of two amazing boys. She finds joy in exploring the fields of neuroscience, studying the life of Christ, and discovering new food experiences.

The conversation is framed around the book The Anxious Generation; social psychologist Jonathan Haidt lays out the facts about the epidemic of teen mental illness that hit many countries at the same time. He then investigates the nature of childhood, including why children need play and independent exploration to mature into competent, thriving adults. Haidt shows how the “play-based childhood” began to decline in the 1980s and how it was finally wiped out by the arrival of the “phone-based childhood” in the early 2010s. He presents more than a dozen mechanisms by which this “great rewiring of childhood” has interfered with children’s social and neurological development, covering everything from sleep deprivation to attention fragmentation, addiction, loneliness, social contagion, social comparison, and perfectionism. He explains why social media damages girls more than boys and why boys have been withdrawing from the real world into the virtual world, with disastrous consequences for themselves, their families, and their societies. (*Amazon)

This week, Jeff sits down with Orlando native and former Duke basketball star Krystal Thomas-Smith. Krystal shares her testimony of how she overcame profound adversity and how that led her to a more real and relevant relationship with Christ.

In this episode of Between Faith & Reason, host Jeff Lawrence sits down with entrepreneur, influencer, and business strategist Martha Krejci. Once a successful tech executive, Martha left the corporate world behind to pursue a mission-driven approach to business that truly serves and empowers entrepreneurs at every level.

Jeff and Martha dive into the shortcomings of traditional marketing models and why she felt called to create a new, more impactful way of doing business. They also explore the role of faith in entrepreneurship, discussing how Martha integrates her beliefs into her work with partners, clients, and her team. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone looking to build a purpose-driven business while staying true to their values.

Tune in now to hear Martha’s insights on faith, business, and making a real difference in the marketplace!

Today's guest is Brandan Molthan, a native Orlando resident who owns and operates MCKINLEY Contracting in Windermere, Florida, and services all of Orlando and Central Florida. Jeff and Brandan discuss how his faith influences his relationships and practices in business.