A Florida Man dressed as a clown was taken down by officers for allegedly trespassing, and a congressman from Texas questioned the NPR CEO about her tweets on economic and cultural Marxism, white supremacy, and reparations, showcasing a different type of GOP style, one that is organic and cynical, rather than confrontational and performative. [... more]

God longs to rescue people from their prisons, to help those lost and looking for meaning and purpose, and to use his followers to spread his message of love and forgiveness. Chip Ingram shares stories of how God has transformed lives and encourages listeners to be bold and courageous in sharing their faith with others. [... more]

God longs to rescue the lost, those in bondage, and those who have rebelled against his word. He wants to bring about dynamic, supernatural change, not someday, but right now. By giving thanks to the Lord for his unfailing love and wonderful deeds, we can overcome the spirit of cynicism and be bold and courageous difference makers. [... more]

The relationship with God's Word is a fundamental aspect of one's spiritual life, and neglecting it can lead to rebellion, cynicism, and other forms of resistance. The Bible warns against counterfeit prophets, syncretism, and hypocrisy, and emphasizes the importance of repentance and trust in God's sovereignty. [... more]

The apostle Paul's experiences and testimony demonstrate the importance of servanthood, suffering, and faith in achieving credibility and salvation. Christians must live out their faith in a way that is authentic and believable, even in the face of persecution, and trust in God's sovereignty and provision. [... more]

Becoming more Christ-like means becoming more servant-like, and credibility is key to spreading the gospel. The Apostle Paul's life and teachings demonstrate the importance of living a life that mirrors Jesus Christ, and how this can give the message of Christianity credibility in a cynical world. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll describes painful moments in the Christian walk and how God uses discipline as an expression of His love. He warns against cynicism and anger, drawing from the biblical account of the Hebrews in the wilderness, and encourages listeners to cling to hope even when God's discipline strikes. [... more]

Cynicism is a powerful tool from the enemy that can lead to a slow leak of joy in our lives, making us question our authorities, institutions, and relationships. It's essential to be careful about what we feed our souls and surround ourselves with positive people who see the good in the world and in us. By choosing to see delight and beauty, we can find ourselves delighted, enjoying God's delight over us, and living a life that reflects God's ultimate joy, hope, and peace. [... more]

God's voice can be drowned out by comfort, carnality, corruption, cynicism, and callousness, leading to unbelief and sin. The Bible warns against getting comfortable, carnal, corrupted, cynical, and calloused, as these states can make us deaf to God's voice. We must remain open to God's guidance and not let our busy lives or worldly pursuits distract us from His will. [... more]

The Advent season is a time of somber reflection and great joy, reminding us that Jesus Christ came to earth and will return. The Bible attributes deity to Jesus, and his relationship to the Father as Son is an analogy to help us understand the intimacy of their relationship. We are children of God by adoption, and we will be like Jesus morally, bodily, relationally, and eternally. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll warns against the dangers of cynicism and Pharisaism, which can arise from overexposure to spiritual things and an unteachable spirit. He draws parallels between the Pharisees' behavior in the Bible and modern-day cynicism, emphasizing the importance of self-reflection and a willingness to learn and grow. [... more]

Chuck Swindoll guides listeners through a passage in Matthew 11 that reinforces confidence in God's all-knowing care and compassion, even in darkest moments. He discusses how disappointment can lead to doubt, but emphasizes that special blessings await those who can live with life's inequities and that doubts may temporarily disturb but do not permanently destroy our relationship with God. [... more]

Jesus' teachings on politics and the gospel unite people across parties and ideologies, emphasizing the importance of faith, hope, and urgency in the face of earthly challenges. [... more]

The importance of maintaining hope and thankfulness in the face of adversity, and the dangers of cynicism. Pastor Bill Gebhardt shares stories from the Bible to illustrate the power of faith and the love of God, encouraging listeners to stay close to Jesus and trust in His sovereignty. [... more]

The origin of cynicism is rooted in Satan's first conspiracy theory, which led to the fall of man. Jesus Christ offers a way to handle cynicism by being gentle and cautious, yet hopeful and trusting in God's goodness and redemption. [... more]