You may have wandered away from God but the story of the prodigal son shows us how God sees us when we come back It's one of the best-known parables Jesus told but is it really about the younger son We walk through why Jesus told this parable and who he was speaking to in Luke Then we look at the Pharisees the lost sheep the lost coin and the brother who stayed home The Kind of Lost No GPS Can Fix The Parable Everyone Misunderstands Why the Pharisees Cared Who Jesus Ate With The Dinner Where Jesus Called Them [... more]

You might be surprised to hear that not all faith pleases God there is a type of faith that He doesn't want people to have So how do you know if your faith is the right kind Consider that as John MacArthur looks at the standard of faith that God has laid out from the beginning of time Click the icon below to listen [... more]

Greed is more than an inappropriate love of wealth Most fundamentally it is a lack of gratitude to God Today R C Sproul voices the warning Jesus presents in His parable of the rich fool Download R C Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier [... more]

Everyone who has failed hopes for a second chance and a new name Paul met a runaway slave named Onesimus and led him to Jesus In this message from the book of Philemon Pastor Lutzer explains how the Gospel makes the useless useful What would it mean for our debts to be charged to someone else's account This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God [... more]

Pastor Skip closes the book of Colossians by revealing why no believer is meant to follow Christ alone and how God uses faithful friendships to strengthen you [... more]

What started with a childhood dream of professional wrestling and a chance encounter with wrestling legends in eventually became a lifelong friendship rooted in faith In this episode Nikita Koloff sits down with Pierre a German-born wrestling fan who grew up in Georgia and once watched Nikita Sting and Lex Luger from the sidelines Pierre shares the remarkable story of how those childhood memories eventually came full circle and how he became not only friends with Nikita but brothers in Christ Pierre also opens up about his transformative experience at Nikita's Man Up Intensive and Man Camp the impact it [... more]

Pastors and ministry leaders need to refuel too Stu talks with evangelist Clayton King about the free Refuel Conference October at Thomas Road Baptist Church They also discuss the spiritual awakening Clayton is seeing and the importance of sharing the Gospel [... more]

Jim Axelrod looks at the explosion of online sports gambling and a new series of lawsuits accusing the platforms of causing harmful addictions Mark Phillips talks with Charles Spencer brother of the late Princess Diana about his new memoir his late sister and how then-Prince Charles reacted to her death Norah O'Donnell of CBS MORNINGS and MINUTES tours the new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art in Los Angeles and talks with legendary filmmaker George Lucas about his life and work [... more]

We pay attention when people walk through the front doors of the church but what about the ones who quietly walk out the back Dr Tony Evans reminds us that our responsibility doesn't end when someone drifts away and explains how believers can help restore those who have wandered from the faith [... more]

There was not a needy person among them That remarkable statement in Acts describes the early church's generosity The first Christians freely shared what God had entrusted to them so their community's needs were met Their example can sound almost foreign in a culture that prizes independence and personal ownership But according to Dr Darrell Bock Senior Research Professor of New Testament Studies at Dallas Theological Seminary DTS the generosity we see in Acts reflects something much deeper than a particular financial system It reveals what happens when people begin to see themselves their possessions and one another differently because [... more]

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick joins Brian on the th anniversary on Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the planes struck the World Trade Center on September Cantor Fitzgerald was left devastated The investment firm's offices spanned the upper floors of the North Tower leaving no chance of escape In less than an hour employees were gone more lives than any other company lost that day Among them was the brother of CEO Howard Lutnick For Lutnick the grief was immediate and deeply personal but so was the responsibility He had to lead a company hollowed out by tragedy while caring for the families who had lost everything What followed [... more]

Pastor Skip begins a new study through Colossians by showing how discovering God's purpose for your life brings confidence direction and lasting peace [... more]

The new religion of the day is tolerance What used to be a beautiful concept of recognizing and respecting others' beliefs without sharing them is now a toxic practice In this message Adrian Rogers shares the true context of tolerance the good the bad and the ugly [... more]

On today's Truth Talk Live Robby and Dr Date the Word Carson reflect on Romans and Paul's deep burden for those who were lost They discuss what it means to be genuinely brokenhearted for family members friends neighbors and others who don't know Christ and how that burden should move us to pray share the Gospel and never give up hope [... more]

No-Contest Wrestling has finally hit episode and we knew a big name was necessary so we called on The Man Multi-time World Champion Becky Lynch joined O'Shea and T J to discuss her life and legendary career From her early days as a Goth Girl to following her older brother into wrestling class to becoming Becky Two Belts and Big Time Becks she shares many great stories about her journey to WWE Superstardom She also gives a nod to the Four Horsewomen and shares what happened on the night of the infamous punch that left her face a crimson mask [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in December Walt Whitman set out for Virginia searching for his brother who had been wounded at the Battle of Fredericksburg He found him alive with only a minor wound But outside a field hospital Whitman encountered something he would never forget a heap of amputated arms legs and other human remains For the poet who had once written that the human body was sacred the Civil War suddenly became horrifyingly real Whitman soon began spending his days in Washington's military hospitals bringing food and small gifts writing letters listening and comforting wounded [... more]

It can be refreshing to talk to somebody who skips all the small talk gets straight to the point and tells the truth Dr Tony Evans explains how that describes the apostle James and introduces the practical spiritual truths his letter teaches about growing into mature faith [... more]

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When a brother or sister in Christ repeatedly sins against you and doesn't repent how are we meant to handle this difficult situation What does Scripture tell us to do On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro explores the step-by-step biblical process of Spiritual Restoration as he continues a study in the book of Matthew [... more]

Followers of Christ know firsthand of the grace and forgiveness of God and should be the most forgiving of people But what specific guidance does Scripture give about confronting forgiving and restoring a brother or sister in Christ who sins against us On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro explains the biblical process of spiritual restoration [... more]

We've all made good turns and bad turns on the road of life But either way God is still in charge of where we ultimately wind up Dr Tony Evans explains how the Lord can use both the good and difficult experiences of our lives to direct us toward our calling [... more]

Catherine shares her personal story of losing her brother to suicide, and how it has shaped her ministry and parenting. She emphasizes the importance of showing up for those who are hurting, acknowledging unanswered questions, and pointing people to Jesus in the midst of their pain. Catherine also discusses the need for Christians to be equipped to respond to those who are struggling with suicidal thoughts and to provide a safe and supportive community for them. [... more]

David, a young shepherd, is anointed by Samuel as the future king of Israel, despite being unimpressive by conventional standards. This event is divinely planned and demonstrates God's ability to choose and use individuals for His purposes, regardless of their outward appearance or abilities. [... more]

A story of two sons, the prodigal and the elder brother, teaches us about love for God, service to God, and joy with God. We measure our love for God by our relationship with our brother, our service to God by our fellowship with Him, and our joy with God by sharing His burden. The elder brother's self-righteousness and lack of concern for his father's heart led to his misery, while the prodigal son's return home brought joy to the father and the angels in heaven. [... more]

The Tate brothers face 59 charges from seven accusers of crimes that are alleged to have happened from 2010 to 2017 in the United Kingdom, including for rape, sex trafficking, and child and extreme pornography. The Democratic Socialist Party's ideology is compared to communism, with some arguing it's a good idea while others see it as a path to disaster. Identity theft is a growing concern, with LifeLock offering protection. The presidential election in 2026 and 2028 is discussed, with some arguing the Democratic Party is becoming more anti-Israel. Darlene Graham, the sister of Lindsey Graham, is running for the U.S. Senate in South Carolina. Caitlin Clark breaks a record in the WNBA, but seems unimpressed by the achievement. [... more]

In this teaching, Pastor J.D. Greer explores the concept of headship and submission in the context of 1 Corinthians 11, discussing how men and women are equal image bearers worthy of equal honor and value, but also hold different roles with men exercising a headship that corresponds to a particular kind of authority in the church and in the home. [... more]

Jesus Christ asks the question, 'Do you want to be made whole?' and offers healing and freedom from addiction, promising a new life and revival through cooperation with the Holy Spirit. [... more]

Barry Maguire, the CEO of McGuire's, shares the story of purchasing a 1901 car that holds a unique significance, being the only car ever made to honor God, created by the Duryea brothers, early Christians who founded the first American car company. [... more]

The subtle danger of using wealth to boast is explored through the story of King Hezekiah, who treated God's miraculous provision as a monument to his own success. This temptation is not new and can lead to spiritual toxicity. Modern-day stewards must ask whether their wealth is creeping into their identity and check what their possessions are pointing to. Faithful stewardship flips the script and says, 'Everything I have has been entrusted to me by God.' [... more]

Cody Hobelman discusses the importance of giving now, not later, and how it can shape one's heart, deepen faith, and multiply kingdom impact. He explores three types of givers: heart givers, soul givers, and head givers, and how they approach generosity differently. Cody also shares about the Finish Line Pledge and how setting a financial finish line can help individuals accelerate their giving and live a life of deeper joy, freedom, and adventure. [... more]

The parable of the prodigal son teaches us about God's love and compassion for sinners, and how He views those who have made mistakes and those who think they are good. Jesus' story shows us that God is always looking for us, even when we are far from Him, and that He wants us to come home and be with Him. [... more]

A self-employed brickmason teaches his sons valuable lessons about labor-management relations, work ethic, and personal responsibility, shaping them into who they are today. [... more]

Gene Bishop's remarkable journey of forgiveness after her sister and brother-in-law were brutally murdered by a teenager. She writes a letter to the killer, who responds with remorse, and they eventually meet and form a bond, leading to healing and reconciliation. [... more]