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Self Evident is a Christian conservative podcast based upon the scripture passage Ephesians 4:15, which says, “[r]ather, speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in every way into Him who is the head, into Christ.” Self Evident seeks to add a more grace-filled tone to the conservative conversation rather than needlessly ostracizing and demonizing a world in need of Christ’s redeeming love.

In the morning hours of a wintry Chicago Saturday, Nate (a Social Lights Gluestick) and I sat down in studio with Jenna Smith and Kenna Rose to converse about the tragic loss of social connection among Generation Z. The conversation represented a high point in a budding alliance between two relatively related groups of young adults: Social Lights and the Self Evident Podcast. The alliance would culminate several weeks later in the social meetup we co-hosted at Illinois Family Institute‘s Worldview conference, which we were promoting in our conversation.

The Self Evident podcast seeks to serve by enlightening, encouraging, and equipping particularly Generation Z by bringing God’s word to bear in the specifics of today’s cultural and political conversations through their weekly podcasts. Social Lights seeks to take those same values and use them as a foundation for real interpersonal community.

Although neither of our groups can claim to have perfectly applicable solutions to all the social or intellectual challenges facing Generation Z, we hope to be on the frontlines of developing such answers by highlighting and endorsing individuals, organizations, and resources that are consistently faithful to God’s word. By God’s grace, we aim to promote and practice the highest levels of Christian apologetics and culture.

It’s for all these reasons that we at Social Lights want to specially highlight our friends at the Self Evident Podcast. We highly recommend you subscribe to their weekly podcast. You can hear them discuss such topics as current proposed legislation that would infringe upon human rights and decency, the failures of pop culture icons, and the powerful yet widely ignored stories of detransitioners.

The Self Evident Podcast is made up of five remarkable young women, all members of Generation Z and passionate to be a light and example to those their own age.

Alyssa Sonnenburg is the host of the show and has a particular passion for others, which she is pursuing in the form of certification as a biblical counselor. She and her husband are, at the time of writing this, preparing to welcome their first baby into the world.

Kenna Rose is a co-host and contributor who is studying multimedia and journalism. Her passion is bringing truth to a generation that has widely lost its way.

Brynn Hartian is a co-host and student of communication and political science. She desires to not only be a firm example of her faith and values in a adversarial culture, but also to inspire hope for the future in both the old and young generations.

Jenna Smith is the producer, audio editor, and co-host for the podcast. She is a part time student, piano teacher, and financial administrator. Jenna seeks to help liberate Generation Z from the destructive lies to which they’ve fallen victim.

Eliana Hartian is a co-host, currently studying music full time. She hopes to point her peers to the Truth through her role on the podcast.

These young women are banded together to speak to our culture, especially the young women of Generation Z, for the sake of truth and frank common sense. Social Lights wants to amplify their message in whatever capacity we’re able.

Check out the episode featuring Nate and me, titled “A Three Stranded Cord: Christ & Community (SE #111)” on the Self Evident Podcast website or on Spotify via the link below!

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