New Shining Light Visit Sparks a Conversation on Faith, Forgiveness and Beginning Again

Brian Trust reflects on his first visit to New Shining Light in Venice, Illinois, where the congregation’s hospitality, energetic worship and commitment to feeding people made a lasting impression. He recounts being welcomed and shown the church’s history by Bishop John Henry Williams before joining the service.

On You're Beautiful with Brian Trust, guests Ricky and Minister Fred discuss faith, mothers, family reconciliation and finding peace before it is too late. They explain why forgiveness does not require forgetting and how a relationship with Jesus can help people move forward through addiction, regret and other struggles.

The conversation also emphasizes testimony, small acts of kindness and the message that no one needs to be perfect to begin a spiritual journey. Brian, Ricky and Fred encourage listeners to remain open to grace, take the next step and remember that there is still hope.