Russell Brand opens up to Carl Lentz about his spiritual journey, recent embrace of Christianity, and how faith has transformed his life. He reflects on his past struggles with addiction and fame, the challenges of balancing personal ambition with serving Christ, and the importance of surrendering to a higher power. Brand also shares his views on ministry vs. entertainment, the influence of comedians on his communication style, and his desire to spark spiritual revival. He discusses the "evil one," the "lunacy" of Christian belief, and the intellectual surrender that led him to Jesus.

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Carl and Laura discuss marriage, communication, and conflict. They stress clear communication, avoiding resentment, and the dangers of contempt. Carl's week-long experiment of no criticism improved their dynamic. They discuss expressing needs, parenting challenges, and validating feelings. A recent fight led to a breakthrough in understanding Carl's defensiveness. They advocate for frequent, open communication to prevent resentment and contempt.

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Carl sits down with Pastor, Author and Filmmaker Erwin McManus to discuss something we all struggle with: communication. Erwin's new book, "The Seven Frequencies of Communication," is a game-changer. They dive deep into what it really means to connect with people, not just talk at them. They discuss how important it is to understand your own communication style and how to recognize the different frequencies people are on.

Carl and Erwin hit on some tough topics like the state of the church, how technology is affecting our ability to communicate, and why authenticity is so crucial. Erwin even shared some of his personal journey and how he deals with negative self-talk. This episode is packed with wisdom – whether you're trying to improve your marriage, your leadership, or just your own personal growth. They also discuss how to identify communication shadows, building real connections, and how powerful words can be.

Lights On with Carl Lentz

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