No one can serve two masters for either he will hate the one and love the other or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other You cannot serve God and money - Matthew Serving two masters is not merely an economic or social concern but is profoundly spiritual It touches on what it means to be a follower of Christ challenging us to examine what truly governs our lives Taylor Standridge joins us today to talk about it Taylor Standridge is the Production Director of FaithFi Faith Finance and the co-author of Look At The Sparrows [... more]

And you shall rejoice in all the good that the Lord your God has given to you and to your house - Deuteronomy God is worthy of all the praise we can give Him but that s not the only reason to be grateful for His blessings Sharon Epps is here to tell us what happens when we rejoice in God s provision Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi s parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial expertise The Connection Between Gratitude and [... more]

Many believers would agree that churches should follow the same financial principles that God s Word provides for individuals But even within that agreement there s still plenty of room for debate For example should churches borrow for building and expansion projects Borrowing for church projects can be a sensitive topic raising important questions about finances and faith While the Bible does not declare borrowing a sin it does offer several warnings about its potential pitfalls Let's explore the biblical principles and guidance for churches considering debt Biblical Warnings About DebtProverbs says The rich rule over the poor and the [... more]

For we are his workmanship created in Christ Jesus for good works which God prepared beforehand that we should walk in them - Ephesians Our good works are not for our sake but for God s sake to give Him glory Investing gives us a powerful way to do that Today we ll talk with Dr Finny Kuruvilla about investing to change the world Dr Finny Kuruvilla is the Co-Chief Investment Officer and Founding Member of Eventide Asset Management an underwriter of Faith Finance He holds an MD from Harvard Medical School a PhD in Chemistry and Chemical Biology from [... more]

You ve probably heard the saying If you aim at nothing you'll hit it every time But do you know who coined it Christian author and speaker Zig Ziglar is credited with that famous quote It urges us to set goals and stay on mission What are our goals and what s our mission here at FaithFi Chad Clark fills you in today and invites you to be a part of it all Chad Clark is the Executive Director of FaithFi Faith Finance Integrating Faith and Finances for God s GloryAt FaithFi our mission is clear we aim to equip [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com How can I explain the Trinity to my doubting friend What does raca mean in Matthew Are ghosts sightings always evil Should I continue as a leader in my church if my daughter is rebelling Today s Offer How To Keep Your Faith After High School Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View our latest special offers here or call - -THE-CORE - - to request them by phone [... more]

What is the risk of playing it too safe That does seem like a bit of a riddle but we can start to make sense of it by first exploring a behavioral phenomenon called loss aversion Researchers have found that most people feel the pain of losing money roughly twice as strongly as the joy of gaining money To say it again clearly losses feel twice as bad as gains feel good This naturally causes many people to be loss averse and try to avoid losses sometimes to such a substantial degree that it undermines their long-term goals One of [... more]

THE DANGER OF MATERIALISM AND FINDING CONTENTMENT IN GODMaterialism contradicts God's plan for His people by prioritizing the love of material things over loving God This attitude can hinder our relationship with Him and rob us of peace The Bible in Ecclesiastes warns us of the futility in pursuing material wealth emphasizing that everything is meaningless without God LIE LIFE IS BETTER WITH MOREThis mindset leads to an endless cycle of discontentment as no amount of wealth can truly satisfy Ecclesiastes states that those who love money will never have enough illustrating the emptiness of materialism Contentment is the biblical [... more]

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO LIVE A CHRISTIAN LIFESTYLE WITH REGARDS TO MONEY Living a Christian lifestyle with money involves having the right attitude towards it regardless of the amount one possesses This perspective transcends the amount of wealth and focuses on the heart and obedience to God's principles on financial management It's about the attitude and obedience rather than the amount of wealth Lifestyle controversies often stem from misunderstandings of biblical teachings on wealth True obedience involves aligning one's financial decisions and lifestyle with biblical convictions HOW CAN WE INTERPRET THE BIBLICAL RANGE OF WEALTH AND POVERTY The Bible [... more]

Pornography is a pervasive evil that is toxic to marriages Research shows that of Christian men look at porn at least monthly and in view porn at least daily Mark Makinney points out this is inherently a sin problem and he describes how viewing porn will hijack your brain Mark and his wife Rosie also list warning signs that your spouse could be addicted to porn and then share their own story of Mark's -year addiction and how it impacted their marriage Part of Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of Your Marriage Can Win [... more]

Pornography is a pervasive evil that is toxic to marriages Research shows that of Christian men look at porn at least monthly and in view porn at least daily Mark Makinney points out this is inherently a sin problem and he describes how viewing porn will hijack your brain Mark and his wife Rosie also list warning signs that your spouse could be addicted to porn and then share their own story of Mark's -year addiction and how it impacted their marriage Part of Receive the book Fight for Love and a free audio download of Your Marriage Can Win [... more]

Ron Blue is co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and the author of several books on personal finances from a biblical perspective including Never Enough Keys to Financial Contentment Ron published a video series a while back for Kingdom Advisors that revealed questions everyone needs to answer KEY QUESTIONS WHO OWNS IT This question is so foundational because until you answer that question you don't know the difference between the steward and the owner And when I say I own it then I can do whatever I want with money But if I say God owns it now my actions change because [... more]

Do you feel as though you are achieving greatness with your life Or is success a vein pursuit that Christians shouldn't seek out On today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex encourages believers not to shy away from the calling and blessings that God has for them He also shares keys to embracing your purpose and unravels the argument that being prosperous is inherently evil or wrong Alex McFarlandFaith and Family RetreatThe Assault on AmericaAlex McFarland at The CoveEquip RetreatAsk Alex Onlinealex alexmcfarland combooking alexmcfarland com [... more]

The American Church at large has bought into a lie that faith is a private matter that shouldn't overlap with politics However the Bible makes a clear case that the two are inherently interwoven and cannot be separated On today's episode of the Alex McFarland Show Alex sits down with Eric Metaxas to discuss this topic through the lens of Eric's latest book Letter to the American Church Eric explains why it's crucial that Christians wake up and publicly take a stand for truth before it's too late Alex McFarlandAsk Alex OnlineFaith and Family RetreatEric Metaxas Letter to the American [... more]

Godly male leadership is becoming a lost art Gender confusion love of power and desire for autonomy have stripped the term manhood of its original God-designed beauty and meaning Peter's unchanging message to men in Peter is a welcome anchor in this sea of ever-shifting voices [... more]

Godly male leadership is becoming a lost art Gender confusion love of power and desire for autonomy have stripped the term manhood of its original God-designed beauty and meaning Peter's unchanging message to men in Peter is a welcome anchor in this sea of ever-shifting voices [... more]

While education work and pleasure aren't inherently wrong Scripture warns that these pursuits won't ultimately give life meaning or satisfy our deepest longings Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains where we find true and lasting treasure Listen [... more]

Author Abigail Dodds a wife and mother to five talks about the way men and women are inherently different from one another It's easy to generalize male and female characteristics but we must be careful Dodds admits she doesn't really fit the mold of a woman with a gentle and quiet spirit The gifts of the Spirit she reminds us-love joy peace patience kindness goodness faithfulness gentleness and self-control-can be exhibited by all believers regardless of gender Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Download FamilyLife's new app https www [... more]

We rsquo re far from being the inherently good people our culture says we are In fact apart from certain restraints we rsquo re capable of unspeakable evil In this message we take another step in our journey of self-discovery a journey in which we rsquo re finding out why we do what we do nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com When can I be a witness for Jesus and evangelize do I have to wait until the Spirit descends on me and anoints me What does the Bible say about fasting Is it just about giving up food for awhile to draw closer to God Is it something we can do to unlock some form of holy power like the apostles did in the New Testament I hear about it on Instagram a good bit but I just don't fully understand it Me and my friend were [... more]

Short Take from The Christian Worldview program on Three Fundamentals Driving the Division Listen to the entire program here https www thechristianworldview org topic-three-fundamentals-driving-the-division [... more]

The cross of Christ is inherently in conflict with our culture especially when the media flaunts immorality as normal Politicians compete for position while debating issues the Bible settled long ago Thankfully the cross can do what politics can rsquo t nbsp nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Our society is disintegrating and many Christians active in politics find themselves increasingly out of place That is because the cross of Christ is inherently at odds with the culture But how should we respond nbsp nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt talks about his evangelistic opportunities he had while on his trip to Nashville -- - What's your opinion on critical race theory as it relates to the SBC--- - Is it godly for pastors to ask for money in exchange for prophecy--- - What is Paul talking about in Corinthians - --- - Have you heard of St Matthew's church in Tulsa--- - Can you give me any advice on talking to JWs about the deity of Christ--- - What do you think about [... more]