Jan 14, 2026
E38: Faith & Fitness -- Ft. Amber Lia (Part One)
Soul Lab
Soul Lab is a faith-based podcast cohosted by a non-denominational Christian couple passionate on understanding theology, the universe, and its Creator. Cohosts Delaney and AJ carefully research each topic and open-mindedly experiment with different ideas using logic, history, science, and scripture. Join them as they engage in deep discussion sharing their perspective on all things religious and spiritual.
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Dec 24, 2025
Dec 24, 2025
53 min
In this eye-opening episode of Soul Lab, AJ and Delaney sit down with Mike Patton, founder of Faces of Dreams, to explore what it truly means to be the Church—not just go to one. Together, they unpack where the modern church may have drifted from its mission and how believers can rediscover the heart of service, community, and evangelism that defined the early Church.
Mike also shares powerful stories from his non-profit and evangelical work in Honduras, where faith is lived out through action, relationship, and love for people. If you’ve ever felt that the Church should look more like the hands and feet of Jesus, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take your faith beyond the walls.
Learn more about Faces of Dreams:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GL6kzgKxa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesofdreams.mpm?igsh=a3ZmdGlkNTRtODY0
Website: https://www.mpmonline.org/contact/
Dec 10, 2025
Dec 10, 2025
50 min
In this eye-opening episode of Soul Lab, AJ and Delaney sit down with Mike Patton, founder of Faces of Dreams, to explore what it truly means to be the Church—not just go to one. Together, they unpack where the modern church may have drifted from its mission and how believers can rediscover the heart of service, community, and evangelism that defined the early Church.
Mike also shares powerful stories from his non-profit and evangelical work in Honduras, where faith is lived out through action, relationship, and love for people. If you’ve ever felt that the Church should look more like the hands and feet of Jesus, this episode will challenge and inspire you to take your faith beyond the walls.
Learn more about Faces of Dreams:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/share/1GL6kzgKxa/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/facesofdreams.mpm?igsh=a3ZmdGlkNTRtODY0
Website: https://www.mpmonline.org/contact/
Nov 19, 2025
Nov 19, 2025
50 min
In this powerful episode, AJ and Delaney sit down with Dr. Marie Cosgrove—renown speaker, published author, and successful entrepreneur—to explore how faith and perseverance can transform even the hardest seasons of life. Dr. Cosgrove shares her incredible story of overcoming loss, betrayal, and impossible odds through prayer and unshakable trust in God. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand firm when everything falls apart, this episode will reignite your faith and remind you that God always has a plan.
Learn more about Dr. Marie Cosgrove: http://drcosgrove.com
Greater Fortune: https://www.amazon.com/Greater-Fortune-Essential-Lessons-Entrepreneur/dp/1950665380
Nov 5, 2025
Nov 5, 2025
50 min
In this powerful episode, AJ and Delaney sit down with Dr. Marie Cosgrove—renown speaker, published author, and successful entrepreneur—to explore how faith and perseverance can transform even the hardest seasons of life. Dr. Cosgrove shares her incredible story of overcoming loss, betrayal, and impossible odds through prayer and unshakable trust in God. If you’ve ever wondered how to stand firm when everything falls apart, this episode will reignite your faith and remind you that God always has a plan.
Learn more about Dr. Marie Cosgrove: http://drcosgrove.com
Greater Fortune: https://www.amazon.com/Greater-Fortune-Essential-Lessons-Entrepreneur/dp/1950665380
Oct 22, 2025
Oct 22, 2025
33 min
In the second part of What If You’re Wrong About God, AJ and Delaney wrap up the Christian perspective on being open minded then turn to skeptics, atheists, and seekers with one simple challenge: what if your assumptions about God aren’t the whole story? Through respectful dialogue, they unpack common objections, wrestle with big questions, and share why an open mind is critical when considering who God really is. If you’ve ever dismissed faith as irrelevant or outdated, this conversation may surprise you.
Books Referenced:
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist - Frank Turek
Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
The Sin of Certainty - Peter Enns
Finding Jesus - Herb Montgomery
Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025
35 min
In this thought-provoking first part of What If You’re Wrong About God, AJ and Delaney invite both Christians and Skeptics to take a closer look at the assumptions we often carry into our religious views. Have we misunderstood who God is? In part one the hosts focus on the Christian's perspective. Have we confused cultural tradition with biblical truth? Through honest conversation, they explore why humility and curiosity are essential to spiritual growth. If you’ve ever wondered whether your picture of God is too small—or maybe even incomplete—this episode is for you.
Books Referenced:
I Don't Have Enough Faith to Be An Atheist - Frank Turek
Mere Christianity - C.S. Lewis
The Sin of Certainty - Peter Enns
Finding Jesus - Herb Montgomery
Aug 6, 2025
Aug 6, 2025
50 min
In this inspiring episode of Soul Lab, AJ and Delaney sit down with Carrie Goodwin—founder of Special Kids, a nonprofit transforming the lives of children with special needs. Together, they explore what true obedience to God looks like, how saying “yes” to His call can change lives, and share exciting new updates about the incredible impact Special Kids is having. If you’ve ever struggled with fear, doubt, or wondering whether obedience is worth it—this episode is for you!
Learn more about Special Kids here: specialkidstn.com
Feel called to support Special Kids financially? secure.qgiv.com/for/sktherapyassociates
The Circle Maker: markbatterson.com/books/the-circle-maker/
Jul 23, 2025
Jul 23, 2025
42 min
In Part 2 of this heartfelt conversation, AJ and Delaney continue their discussion with Christopher Beason, diving deeper into how Christians can process grief without losing faith. Together, they explore the tension between unanswered prayers and enduring trust, the unexpected ways God speaks in silence, and how personal loss can ignite global impact. Christopher shares powerful insights on healing, hope, and the long journey toward purpose after pain—offering encouragement to anyone navigating grief in the light of faith.
Learn more about Mission SONlight here:
http://MissionSONlight.org
https://n7mc.org
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@Network7mediacenter/featured
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mission_sonlight/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionSONlight
“Come let us reason together”- Isaiah 1:18
AJ and Delaney, a married couple living in Chattanooga, TN, have always been passionate about discussing deep thought-provoking ideas in an effort to learn more, grow in their faith, and expand their worldview.
AJ is an entrepreneur owning businesses in several industries to include real estate, education, restaurants, and more. He is also involved with various nonprofits globally and enjoys being a part of their mission. By utilizing his assets AJ aspires to leave a lasting positive impact on this world. One of these nonprofits led AJ to meet his partner and podcast cohost, Delaney. Delaney is a licensed school counselor and pre-licensed professional counselor with a strong sense of duty to serve others. She helps her clients overcome mental and emotional traumas, resolve relationship issues, and learn to better navigate life’s challenges. Though this platform does not represent her professional opinion, she often brings the mental health side of the discussion to the table.
Throughout their relationship, AJ and Delaney often found themselves engaged in deep conversation, sometimes agreeing and sometimes disagreeing, about various theological topics. They both concur on fully researching a subject as to have a sound understanding of it and so they would use every resource at hand to form an opinion. Feeling as though their discussions could potentially benefit others they one day commented, “Maybe we should just start a podcast?”, and thus Soul Lab was born. Join Delaney and AJ as they exchange their perspective on air in order to grow in their faith and expand their minds.