Best Enlight Podcasts (2026)

When is it time to kick someone to the curb? In this episode, Eldar and Toliy dive deep into the messy world of toxic manipulation, narcissism, and the art of setting boundaries. They challenge the popular notion of "cutting people off" and suggest a more strategic approach: positioning yourself so that other people’s "dumb" behavior can’t actually…

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Change Your Thoughts, Change Your Life 32:43

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Pastor Gabriel investigates how our thoughts are the driving factor in our inner state as well as our outer state and actions.By The Redeemer Church

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194. Cure 1:38:36

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Are you trying to cure the pain… or just escape it? What starts as a conversation about “getting better” turns into a brutal examination of ego, avoidance, emotional shortcuts, and the lies we tell ourselves in the name of self-improvement. In this episode, we explore: Why most “healing” strategies quietly reinforce the very pain they claim to solv…

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The Hope of Christmas 34:15

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Pastor Gabriel investigates what it means to have hope in our daily lives and how Christmas plays into this.By The Redeemer Church

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193. Triumph 45:35

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There’s a moment in life when you realize you’ve been sitting in the passenger seat for years. Rejected. Hesitant. Waiting for permission. And then—almost without warning—you feel it: Maybe I can drive now. In this episode, the guys unpack the brutal, confusing gap between being rejected and taking full control of your life. Not the Instagram versi…

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192. Retard 1:34:43

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Why did you cage your inner child? In this episode of Dennis Rox, hosts Eldar, Mike, Katherine, and Toliy dive deep into the battle between our serious, suppressed selves and the wild, fun-loving "inner weirdo" (or inner child, as Katherine prefers). They explore how societal pressures, unexamined habits, and internal conflicts cage our true selves…

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Lighten Your Burden 38:03

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the scripture "...my burden is light and my yoke is easy."By The Redeemer Church

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191. Beauty 1:21:42

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Are you trying to organize your life, or are you just trying to organize your mind? We often view weight loss and beauty as purely physical pursuits—counting calories, hitting the gym, or buying aesthetic fillers. But what if the "ugly" parts of us aren’t physical at all? What if they are rooted in anxiety, stress, and mental chaos? In this episode…

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190. Self-Examination > Purpose 1:40:52

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Dive into a raw, unfiltered conversation that challenges the age-old question: "What's my purpose?" In this episode, we explore how fear and anxiety often masquerade as the drive to "find" meaning, only to lead us down unproductive paths. Katherine opens up about her personal struggles with impatience, free time, and future uncertainties, sparking …

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Prayer - The Starting Block of the Day 30:53

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the many ways in which starting the day with prior improves all facets of our day.By The Redeemer Church

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Our Words Are Evidence of Our Inner State 29:52

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the teaching of Jesus that our words are what defile us.By The Redeemer Church

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189. Know Thyself –Socrates 2:13:06

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Ever wondered why you make the decisions you do, or why suffering seems to be life's ultimate teacher? In this thought-provoking episode of Dennis Rox Podcast, hosts Eldar, Toliy, and Mike dive deep into Socrates' famous directive: "Know thyself." Joined by guest Dre, they explore how constant self-examination uncovers our ignorance, builds wisdom,…

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Removing the Strongman 41:38

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the parable of the strongman and how to remove it from our lives.By The Redeemer Church

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188. Make Mistakes 1:14:30

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How do you teach kids (or even adults) without being overly controlling? Ever caught yourself helicopter-parenting your kid away from a "lesson" like hot sauce curiosity—only to wonder if you're raising a fearless explorer or a bubble-wrapped worrier like Toliy? In this raw, laugh-out-loud episode of Dennis Rox Podcast, hosts Eldar, Joe, Katherine,…

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Be Glad In This Day! 36:57

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Pastor Gabriel investigates how we can and should find joy in each and every day.By The Redeemer Church

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187. "Mindfulness" without Daily Meditations 1:58:39

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What does it mean to be mindful? In this eye-opening episode of our podcast, hosts Eldar, Toliy, Mike, and Katherine dive deep into the often-misunderstood concept of mindfulness, debunking myths like "just meditate for 10 minutes" and revealing it as a powerful tool for escaping autopilot habits and hidden pain. Through candid personal stories—fro…

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Prayer: The Antidote to Error 34:07

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the power of prayer and how it is an antidote to sin or error.By The Redeemer Church

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186. $15,000 Rolex challenge 2:20:36

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Will you accept the Rolex to rewrite your career story? In this insightful episode, the hosts engage in a deep conversation with Dave, a career and leadership coach who has helped transform lives by enhancing self-respect and leadership skills. The discussion revolves around Dave's experiences, the challenges of charging appropriately for coaching …

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Sin - Missing the Mark 30:46

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the nature of sin and how the word has historically been misleading.By The Redeemer Church

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185. Authentic Friendships 2:39:36

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How do you properly communicate in friendships? In this episode, the host, joined by recurring guest Katherine, delves into the complexities of friendships, communication, and self-identity. The discussion spans identifying red flags in friendships, the importance of properly communicating one's true self, and the impact of personal anxieties on re…

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Living Water 40:15

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the nature of Living Water and why we must seek it.By The Redeemer Church

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184. Learning Paths: Direct vs. Remembered Pain 1:36:18

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How do people truly learn and become receptive to advice? In this episode, the group delves into the ways people learn through pain—either directly or by remembering past pain. They discuss the common struggle of giving advice and the frustration when the advice is ignored. The conversation explores why people may appear ready for advice but resist…

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Discipline is the Path to Freedom 48:32

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the seemingly paradoxical relationship between discipline and freedom.By The Redeemer Church

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183. Empowerment > Victimhood 1:41:52

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When did we as people surrender ourselves to the external world? Dive into a raw, unfiltered discussion on fairness, corruption, and the boiling anger in today’s world. Toliy, Mike, Eldar, and Katherine unpack why people feel cheated by the system, how social media fuels tribal rage, and whether empowerment can break the cycle of injustice. From re…

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OCIA Episode #6 - Mystagogy 23:12

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This episode takes a look at the fourth and final stage of OCIA - mystagogy. Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQBy Karmen Bower and Father Andrew Galles

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OCIA Episode #5 Sacraments of Initiation 24:51

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This episode looks at what could be considered the climax of the OCIA process - the actual celebration of the sacraments of initiation: baptism, confirmation and the Eucharist. Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQBy Karmen Bower and Father Andrew Galles

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Episode #4 - Purification and Enlightment 26:08

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Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). Episode #4 in this series discusses the important period of purification and enlightenment taking a deep look at scrutinies in particular. More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ…

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Episode #3 - Election, Enrollment of Names 25:03

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Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This episode discusses the official election of catechumens by the church and enrollment of names during the Rite of Election. More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQ…

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Episode #2 - Period of the Catechumenate 18:41

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Karmen and Fr. Galles discuss the period of the Catechumenate beginning with the Rite for Entrance into the Catechumenate. Be sure to refer to www.scdiocese.org/ocia for additional materials relating to each episode. Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYVXSNZL1MQMFNQBy Karmen Bower and Father Andrew Galles

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Episode #1 - Periods of evangelization and pre-catechumenate 14:44

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Welcome to the Deep Dive series on the Order of Christian Initiation of Adults (OCIA). This episode discusses the first stage of Christian initiation, the period of evangelization and pre-catechumenate. Refer to #36 that describes this period. More resources at: www.scdiocese.org/ocia Music: bensound.com; Artist: Benjamin Tissot; License code: 2TYV…

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182. Slaying toxic friendships on vacation 2:15:47

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Why do people avoid confrontation, and how does self-love change that? In this raw, unfiltered group chat, Katherine confronts her people-pleasing past after two brutal friendship "breakups" on a group trip—exposing victim mindsets, the pain of old dynamics clashing with new growth, and the thrill of finally holding court. Eldar drops wisdom on sel…

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181. Perfectionism's Trap 2:00:00

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Do our high self-expectations paralyze our progress? In this raw and introspective episode, Tom opens up about his "sobriety anxiety"—a cycle of fear, guilt, and perfectionism that causes him to jump in and out of creative projects like editing videos for "Harris is the Hook." Joined by friends Toliy, Eldar, and Mike, the group dissects Tom's strug…

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Shifting Perspective 40:29

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the ways in which we can shift our perspective and the importance of doing so.By The Redeemer Church

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Taking Ownership of Your Spiritual Life 45:31

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Pastor Gabriel investigates what it means to take ownership of your spiritual life.By The Redeemer Church

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180. Death 1:27:44

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How can we develop a healthier relationship with death? In this profound episode, hosts Mike, Toliy, and Eldar dive deep into the taboo topic of death, exploring its role as a reminder of life's impermanence. Drawing from Buddhist principles, personal anecdotes about aging parents, lost friends, and regrets, they discuss how attachments and unexami…

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Small Changes Lead to Big Changes 38:38

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the parable of the mustard seed and how it can relate to our life.By The Redeemer Church

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179. Comparing to others? 2:17:05

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Why do we compare ourselves to others? In this thought-provoking episode of the podcast, hosts Eldar, Toliy, and Mike tackle the age-old question of why humans compare themselves to others, often leading to self-doubt, low self-esteem, and emotional suffering. Drawing from personal anecdotes like rock climbing struggles and social media facades, th…

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Change Starts With a Small Step 45:29

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the idea that all personal change, starts with a small step and the importance of taking that step, however difficult.By The Redeemer Church

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178. Personal Power 1:27:09

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How do you handle persistent family pressure without conflict? In this episode, the hosts delve into the topic of personal power and empowerment through the lens of Harris' journey. They discuss the continuous influence Harris faces from various external sources, including family and doctors, and the challenge of maintaining personal autonomy. The …

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Walking In The Way, Daily, Is The Key 38:35

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the deep importance of walking in the way daily and the benefits that come from this practice.By The Redeemer Church

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A Gospel of Hope, Not Fear 24:36

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the true nature of the Gospel.By The Redeemer Church

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177. Negative Self-Talk 3:21:41

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How do you know when to finally thrown in the towel and move on? In this compelling episode, Mike, Eldar, and Toliy explore the path to true empowerment amid life's challenges. From battling negative self-talk in hobbies like rock climbing and creative pursuits, to navigating subconscious stressors, family business turmoil, and indecision fatigue, …

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176. Knowledge to Wisdom 1:25:50

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Why is it so hard to bridge the gap between knowledge and action to achieve wisdom? In this thought-provoking episode of Dennis Rox, Eldar, Mike, and Toliy explore the elusive nature of wisdom—defined as bridging knowledge, experience, and action—while dissecting why attachment to outcomes leads to suffering. Drawing from Socrates' idea that true w…

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175. Accountability 1:59:04

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Can we track down the origin of needing to take accountability in the first place? In this riveting episode of Dennis Rox, the crew dives into the complexities of accountability, sparked by Eldar’s question about its origins. Through a personal anecdote about a tense morning with Katherine’s medical procedure, Eldar explores how attachments and str…

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A History of the Gospels 47:41

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Pastor Gabriel dives into a history of the gospels!By The Redeemer Church

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174. Falling on Your Sword 2:11:03

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Why do we sometimes prevent others from falling on their sword? In this episode, the group explores the concept of allowing individuals to confront their own mistakes and experience personal growth without interference. Key discussions include the experience of Harris embarking on a new self-improvement plan and how the group's dynamics play a role…

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173. The Art of Communication 2:02:26

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If you want to change your form of communication, where do you start? In this engaging episode, hosts Harris, Eldar, Mike, and Toliy dive deep into the complexities of communication, personal growth, and breaking subconscious habits. The discussion kicks off with Harris reflecting on a heated disagreement with his colleague Tom over vaping in the w…

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See Your Life Clearly 38:36

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Pastor Gabriel investigates how love and the spirit of God help us see our lives clearly, allowing us to have more joy and make better decisions.By The Redeemer Church

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Choosing The World We Live In 33:19

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Pastor Gabriel investigates the importance of mindset in choosing the world we live in.By The Redeemer Church