FAQ

You Deserve Light — Frequently Asked Questions
You Deserve Light is a faith-centered ministry offering several ways to connect: the You Deserve Light App, the Date with Light Community, the Light Seekers Community, Sadness to Serenity, and Marley Magic Adventure. Below you'll find answers organized by topic.

General Questions
What is You Deserve Light?
You Deserve Light is a faith-based ministry founded by Kirstine Keel, a Resilience Coach and former Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Our mission is to guide people through life's darkest seasons toward hope, resilience, and peace through the healing light of Jesus Christ — offering education, reflection, and practical tools for emotional and spiritual growth.

How are the different programs related to each other?
Think of You Deserve Light as the umbrella, with each offering serving a different part of your journey:
You Deserve Light App — your daily personal practice (reflections, scripture, prayer, journaling).
Date with Light Community — the private group included with your app membership, walking through the app's themes together.
Light Seekers Community — a separate, live weekly group experience open to anyone, not tied to the app.
Sadness to Serenity — video teachings and reflections exploring grief, healing, and hope.
Marley Magic Adventure — a lighter, story-based experience (currently on YouTube) for family and playful connection.

Is this a substitute for therapy or counseling?
No. You Deserve Light provides education, encouragement, and faith-based personal growth resources. It is not a substitute for professional counseling, therapy, or emergency mental health services. If you're experiencing significant emotional distress, please contact a licensed mental health professional or emergency services in your area.

Who is Kirstine Keel?
Kirstine Keel is a Resilience Coach, former licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (CMHC), and multi-subject educator. Drawing on her own experience with grief, loss, and healing, she created You Deserve Light to help others rediscover hope, resilience, and their divine worth.You Deserve Light App

What is the You Deserve Light app?
A faith-centered app guiding you through twelve transformative themes using weekly teachings, daily reflections, scripture, prayer, journaling, and breathing exercises — built around the simple practice of Pause. Pray. Reflect. Write. Breathe

Who is the app for?
Anyone feeling burdened by grief, stress, or life's challenges, and anyone seeking a deeper connection with God, practical emotional tools, or a structured path toward peace and transformation.

What are the twelve themes?
Embracing Truth, Welcoming Possibility, Resting in Guidance, Gentle Self-Inquiry, Unburdening the Heart, Willingness to Grow, Softening the Heart, Restoring Connection, Walking in Integrity, Offering the Day, Listening for Light, and Living in Light.

How much does the app cost, and is there a commitment?
The app is available through a monthly subscription (pricing listed on the enrollment page in-app). There's no long-term commitment — your subscription renews on your selected plan, and you can cancel anytime through your app store account. There are no additional fees; your subscription includes all app features and the Date with Light Community.

How do I download the app, and can I use it on multiple devices?
After enrolling, download the app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and sign in with the email tied to your membership. In most cases, you can access your account on multiple compatible devices using the same login.

What if I forget my password or have trouble logging in? Select "Forgot Password" on the login screen to reset it. If you're having trouble accessing the community specifically, confirm your subscription is active and that you're logged in with the correct email, then contact our support team if issues persist. Date with Light Community

What is the Date with Light Community?
A private community for app members who want to walk through the twelve themes together — with weekly welcome videos, daily reflections and scriptures, guided prayer, journaling prompts, weekly breathing exercises, and encouragement from others on the same path.

How do I join?
Access is included automatically with your active You Deserve Light app membership — there's no separate sign-up or fee.

What does "a date with light" mean?
It's the daily, sacred moment you set aside for prayer, reflection, journaling, and practicing what you're learning — a small, intentional habit that builds toward lasting transformation over time. Light Seekers Community.

What is the Light Seekers Community?
Light Seekers is a live, weekly group experience offered through the You Deserve Light website — a space for shared encouragement, discussion, and connection around faith, resilience, and healing.

Is Light Seekers included with my app membership?
No. Light Seekers Community is separate from the You Deserve Light app and Date with Light Community, and is offered independently.

When does the Light Seekers group meet?
The group meets Tuesdays and Thursdays, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM.How do I join a session? Sessions are held virtually (details and the meeting link are provided upon registration). Please contact us if you'd like the current joining instructions.

What is Sadness to Serenity?
Sadness to Serenity is a video series featuring Kirstine Keel, where she shares teachings, personal reflections, and answers questions related to grief, healing, and finding serenity after loss. You can find these videos on the Sadness to Serenity YouTube channel.

Who is Sadness to Serenity for?
Anyone navigating grief, loss, addiction in the family, or difficult emotional seasons who wants compassionate, faith-informed guidance and a sense that they're not walking the path alone.

Is Sadness to Serenity connected to the app?
It's part of the broader You Deserve Light ministry and reflects many of the same themes explored in the app, but it's presented as its own video/teaching series rather than an app feature.

What is Marley Magic Adventure?
Marley Magic Adventure is a lighter, story-driven experience within the You Deserve Light family, featured as "playtime with Marley." You can find it on the Marley Magic Adventures YouTube channel.

Who is Marley Magic Adventure for?
It's designed as a warmer, more playful counterpart to the deeper healing content — a way to bring joy, imagination, and connection into the family, especially for children or anyone wanting a lighthearted break.

Can I cancel my membership, and will I lose access right away?
Yes, you can cancel anytime according to the policies of the platform you subscribed through. You'll keep access to app content and the Date with Light Community through the end of your current billing period.

Support
Can I contact someone with questions?
Yes — we're happy to help with general questions about membership, app access, or any of our programs.
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (801) 822-2878

What if I need additional emotional support?
If you're experiencing significant emotional distress, please reach out to a qualified mental health professional or contact emergency services in your area.