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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 20, 2026

Rethinking Open Enrollment with Lauren Gajdek

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 17, 2026

As We Forgive After Hours

In this special After Hours conversation the team continues exploring one of the most challenging and transformative aspects of the Christian life forgiveness Drawing inspiration from Jesus' words forgive us as we forgive the discussion examines what it truly means to extend grace to others and to ourselves Through heartfelt personal testimonies honest conversations about brokenness and memorable scenes from the film Fireproof the hosts share how God's grace has met them in moments of failure addiction regret and restored relationships They reflect on the difficult journey of asking for forgiveness offering it freely and discovering that God's desire is [... more]

Truth for Life

Alistair Begg

October 16, 2026

Contentment or Corruption? (Part 3 of 4)

How much money is enough It's often tempting to want more and many endeavor to get rich by legal or illegal means So how can you tell if your desire for money is excessive Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through some telltale signs ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2026

Preparing the Next Steward

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

October 07, 2026

Treasure in Heaven, Pt. 2

For those who desire a relationship with God through Jesus Christ we must understand that this relationship is not one of compromise it's one of trust and surrender On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro challenges us to reconsider what it means to live for Christ as he continues in the Gospel of Matthew [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 05, 2026

Should AI Help Manage Your Money?

Artificial intelligence can help you build a budget explain an investment or compare financial options in seconds But how much should you trust it with your money AI is quickly becoming part of everyday life including the way we manage our finances And like any tool it can be used wisely or unwisely For Christians the better question isn't simply Should I use AI but How can I use this tool wisely and faithfully A Helpful Tool But Not a Source of WisdomWhen new technology arrives we can be tempted toward one of two extremes We either embrace it without [... more]

Breaking Barriers

Andrew Hopper | Mercy Hill Church

October 04, 2026

A Good and Godly Desire - Song of Solomon 1:15-2:5 - Song of Solomon: Fortify the Family

Message from Bobby Herrington on October [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 04, 2026

Be Sure, Be Very Very Sure

Introduction A Nation on the Edge of the Promised Land The Lord is now leading us into a specific place That's what this message is all about It has an unusual title Be Sure Be Very Very Sure I believe that God is doing the same thing now that He was doing at the time when the nation of Israel first went into the promised land Keep in mind when they went into the promised land it was after years in the wilderness years of captivity followed by years in the wilderness because of an evil report brought to them [... more]

Ignite the Light Ministries

Wyatt Cudd

October 03, 2026

Searching for Peace: The Universal Longing

Ignite The Light Searching for Peace The Universal Longing Why does every human heart ache for peace yet struggle so deeply to find it In this powerful message Pastor Wyatt Cudd addresses one of life's most profound and inescapable questions How do we find true lasting peace Whether you are navigating grief carrying the weight of broken relationships or feeling the heavy friction of daily life Pastor Wyatt validates the reality of your pain confirming that the longing you feel isn't an illusion but a reflection of how we were original designed to live Drawing directly from the narrative of [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 02, 2026

Begging To Give

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn't simply how much we give but how deeply we desire to participate In Corinthians the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable not because they had abundant resources but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart Generosity in the Midst of HardshipPaul is writing to encourage the church in Corinth to participate in a collection for believers in Jerusalem who were experiencing severe need To encourage them he points to the churches [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 02, 2026

The Finishing Touch Part 1 (2 Peter 1:7b)

Share a commentIf love is everywhere why does it feel so thin We dig into agape the kind of love Scripture treats as the finishing touch of spiritual maturity and the one quality that keeps everything else from going off the rails Peter's list in Peter stacks up virtues like knowledge self-control steadfastness and godliness then lands on love as the crown We talk about why that matters without agape knowledge quietly turns into pride virtue hardens into legalism and perseverance becomes self-preservation We also slow down and compare the common Greek words for love Storge is family affection philia [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 28, 2026

Jesus Is Coming Back

What would change in the way you live if you truly believed Jesus could return today In this episode of Truth Talk Live the conversation centers on Hebrews and the promise that Christ will appear a second time for the salvation of those who eagerly await Him The hosts explore how the anticipation of Jesus' return can shape our priorities decisions relationships and willingness to serve others Listeners share powerful stories of putting faith into action from ministering to a waitress and finding opportunities to share Scripture to helping a struggling Christian couple seek healing and restoration in their marriage [... more]

Love Worth Finding

Adrian Rogers

September 28, 2026

Cultivating Contentment in the Home

It is good to desire contentment for our families and peace despite circumstances But if money can't buy it how can we have it In this message Adrian Rogers uses the family described in Psalm to show how to cultivate contentment in the home [... more]

Finding Purpose

Russ Andrews

September 17, 2026

Ep.36 What Do You See? - Hosea- Week 6

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews Russ continues his study of Hosea and explores what it means to have a heart that is prone to wander from God He discusses the incredible love patience and mercy of God while also examining the danger of relying on religious rituals and outward appearances instead of genuine faith and obedience Through passages from Hosea Matthew Hebrews Psalms and other books of the Bible Russ emphasizes God's desire for mercy a broken and contrite heart repentance and a personal relationship with Him The episode ultimately asks an important question Do you [... more]

Until He Comes

Dr. Greg Hinnant

September 17, 2026

Living The Enoch Lifestyle: From Fellowship to Translation

Living the Enoch Lifestyle From Fellowship to Translation Until He Comes What does it truly mean to walk with God in an increasingly chaotic world In this compelling episode of Until He Comes Dr Greg Hinnant dives deep into the Old Testament account of Enoch Genesis to reveal the heart of a true worshipping believer Enoch didn't just exist in his generation he walked so intimately with the Almighty that God simply translated him to heaven Drawing powerful parallels to the early Gentile church in Antioch Acts Dr Hinnant illustrates how ministering to the Lord through sincere worship prayer and [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 17, 2026

The Final Song Part 2 (1 Chronicles 28-29)

Share a commentThe hardest spiritual test is not hearing God say no to a bad idea it's hearing Him say no to a good one We sit with King David at the end of his life as he looks straight at an unfulfilled dream he spent years planning a temple for God's glory only to watch the assignment pass to Solomon Instead of bitterness David gives us a rare picture of maturity honest desire real disappointment and a steady yet that keeps trusting God's wisdom From there we move into a surprisingly practical blueprint for Christian parenting and spiritual leadership [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 16, 2026

What the Early Church Can Teach Us About Generosity with Dr. Darrell Bock

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]