Congressman Chuck Edwards is appealing directly to his House colleagues in a letter ahead of an expected censure vote stemming from the ethics investigation that preceded his decision to end his reelection campaign Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Labor Commissioner Luke Farley recognition of astronaut Christina Koch and her North Carolina roots Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal examines the growing role of prediction markets in North Carolina elections including both their expanding reach and potential risks See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Selections from Job How should believers wisely respond to false accusations Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about Job's shrewd response to Zophar's painfully inaccurate accusations Job Compare and contrast the lives of the righteous and wicked When responding to an accuser stay calm speak truth and get tough Let the Lord defend you [... more]

Selections from Job How should believers wisely respond to false accusations Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about Job's shrewd response to Zophar's painfully inaccurate accusations Job Compare and contrast the lives of the righteous and wicked When responding to an accuser stay calm speak truth and get tough Let the Lord defend you [... more]

Selections from Job In Job Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death Job courageously responds But as for me I know that my Redeemer lives and he will stand upon the earth at last Job Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering hope and the assurance of salvation Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way More importantly encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival [... more]

Selections from Job In Job Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death Job courageously responds But as for me I know that my Redeemer lives and he will stand upon the earth at last Job Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering hope and the assurance of salvation Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way More importantly encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival [... more]

Selections from Job Job desperately needed grace-filled words from his family and friends The absence of grace might have hurt Job the most In this message encounter the second round of condemning reminders from Eliphaz to Job Job Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds on Job's despondent spirit and the necessity of grace God develops a unique faith in the seasons when fog clouds everything and you cannot sense His presence Lean into His sustaining amazing grace especially through the uncertainty [... more]

Selections from Job Job desperately needed grace-filled words from his family and friends The absence of grace might have hurt Job the most In this message encounter the second round of condemning reminders from Eliphaz to Job Job Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds on Job's despondent spirit and the necessity of grace God develops a unique faith in the seasons when fog clouds everything and you cannot sense His presence Lean into His sustaining amazing grace especially through the uncertainty [... more]

Selections from Job Job's third friend Zophar assaults Job in his grief-stricken state with incorrect accusations Zophar's pride blinds him into believing Job knows nothing of God's character Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about the traps of arrogance legalism and insensitivity Job Watch as Job refuses to fall under Zophar's legalistic requirements Examine Job's pleas to God as he seeks to know Him more deeply Understand that you are accountable to God for your life and faith and not to human-based dictates Trust Him [... more]

President Donald Trump has endorsed Republican Jennifer Balkcom in North Carolina's th Congressional District while new questions are emerging over campaign funds connected to outgoing Congressman Chuck Edwards and a Las Vegas trip Meanwhile North Carolina has secured nearly million in federal funding for rail safety improvements and track upgrades across the state Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a major court ruling finding that North Carolina has failed to meet its constitutional obligation to maintain and protect the state's fisheries Plus a judge has ruled that former Governor Roy Cooper will not be [... more]

Selections from Job Job's third friend Zophar assaults Job in his grief-stricken state with incorrect accusations Zophar's pride blinds him into believing Job knows nothing of God's character Listen to Pastor Chuck Swindoll talk about the traps of arrogance legalism and insensitivity Job Watch as Job refuses to fall under Zophar's legalistic requirements Examine Job's pleas to God as he seeks to know Him more deeply Understand that you are accountable to God for your life and faith and not to human-based dictates Trust Him [... more]

Selections from Job Instead of bringing sympathy and comfort Job's second friend advises him with dogmatic truth Even if his theology was correct his method of sharing caused harm Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the counsel from Bildad plus Job's response in Job Job longed for a mediator who could stand between him and God Believers today have the perfect mediator in Jesus Christ look to Him and point others toward the same [... more]

Chuck Swindahl offers practical and honest counsel on responding to bad counsel, shame, and pride, drawing from the story of Job, and emphasizes the importance of faith, trust, and seeking God's guidance in times of confusion and struggle. [... more]

When someone you love is suffering deeply and it's totally unfair, what do you say to restore their confidence? Chuck Swindahl takes us deeper into Job's painful exchange with his friend Elifez, a man who started gently enough but couldn't resist delivering a verdict. Chuck shows us how accusation has a way of quietly replacing compassion, and how a person drowning in grief doesn't need a lecture, they need a lifeline. [... more]

Job's misery had company, with three friends showing up to comfort him, but their advice was faulty and only made things worse. Chuck Swindahl explores the importance of good counsel and the dangers of bad counsel, drawing from the book of Job and the wisdom of Proverbs. [... more]

Representative Jennifer Balcombe, a two-term member of the North Carolina House, has been selected by Republicans in western North Carolina to replace Congressman Chuck Edwards as the GOP nominee for North Carolina's 11th congressional district. Balcombe plans to bring her focus on making life more affordable for working families, improving community safety, and supporting farmers to Washington, D.C. as she faces off against Democrat Jamie Ager in the November general election. [... more]

Chuck Swindahl explores the depths of human suffering in Job chapter 3, offering a word of grace for those who've poured out their unedited emotions. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical insights, emphasizing God's understanding and ability to handle our darkest moments. [... more]

The 11th Congressional District GOP Executive Committee is set to meet in Buncombe County to choose the GOP's replacement candidate for United States House after Congressman Chuck Edwards' resignation. Meanwhile, Miss North Carolina USA Brittany Bolton House was stripped of her title due to alleged violations of the Miss USA organization's standards, which she believes may be related to her conservative views and Mormon faith. [... more]

Chuck Swindal explores the difficult journey of Job, who falls into deep depression despite his deep faith, and how the church often fails to provide a safe space for confession. Job's story reveals the raw, unfiltered voice of a man crying out from the depths of his humanity, 'O God, where are you?' [... more]

The intersection of faith, family, and societal trends is explored through discussions on Prison Fellowship, Chuck Colson's legacy, and the importance of family and marriage. The conversation also touches on the consequences of loneliness and aging, as well as the clash of civilizations and the implications of Huntington's thesis. [... more]

North Carolina's 11th congressional district is set to choose a new Republican candidate after Congressman Chuck Edwards dropped out of the race due to a House Ethics Committee report. The district's executive committee will meet Monday to select a replacement nominee. Meanwhile, the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction marked the first anniversary of Superintendent Mo Green's five-year strategic plan, launching a public dashboard and pointing to four record results as evidence of progress. The plan aims to make North Carolina's public education system the best in the nation by 2030. In other news, the North Carolina General Assembly has taken action on two pieces of legislation, House Bill 958 and House Bill 834, dealing with elections across the state. The bills have undergone significant changes, with some provisions being moved from one bill to the other. Dr. Andy Jackson from the John Locke Foundation joins the Carolina Journal News Hour to discuss the latest developments. Additionally, new data from the 2025 North Carolina High School Youth Risk Behavior Survey shows that North Carolina has returned to and exceeded pre-pandemic levels across nearly all reported measures, with encouraging percentage drops in student safety, risk behaviors, and mental health. [... more]