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Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

November 07, 2026

Have you ever found yourself thinking of prayer as something you should do rather than something you genuinely look forward to In this encouraging episode Dr James Banks and host Robby Dilmore explore how prayer is meant to be a source of joy delight and relationship not merely another spiritual responsibility Drawing from Scripture and personal stories he shares how God often reveals His presence in simple unexpected moments inviting us to enjoy time with Him instead of treating prayer like a task to complete Along the way you'll hear a heartfelt conversation about experiencing God's playfulness persevering through seasons [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 04, 2026

Should You Be a Landlord?

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

November 04, 2026

The Strangest Story Jesus Told: The Parables of Jesus

In this final episode of the parables of Jesus series Major Cam Henderson delves into one of the most intriguing and thought-provoking stories in the New Testament This parable often considered the strangest of them all is a powerful reminder of the importance of using our resources wisely and being faithful in little things The story of the shrewd manager is a masterclass in how to navigate difficult situations and make the most of what we have But beneath its surface-level message this parable is actually a scathing critique of the Pharisees' behavior Major Cam discusses the themes of ambition [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

November 03, 2026

Trials and Temptations, Pt. 1

Fear Loneliness Worry Disappointments We all experience these struggles because life is difficult But on this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro explains how God-centered living gives us hope and the supernatural strength we need to overcome the trials of life [... more]

Hope in the Mourning Ministries

Emily Curtis

November 03, 2026

Poetry, Pain and Providence

A brain tumor diagnosis has given writer poet and musician Christian a new opportunity to practice the truths she has long written and sung about One week before brain surgery she shares how creativity can help us process grief express what is difficult to say and rest our hearts in the providence of God [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 03, 2026

Navigating the Storms of Life with Howard Dayton

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

Grace To You

John MacArthur

November 02, 2026

The Glory of the Lord (A)

With Christmas approaching your schedule will no doubt fill up in the coming weeks And amid the busyness you may find it difficult to keep your eyes on what is most important about Christmas John MacArthur's series called The Real Meaning of Christmas can help you stay fixed on Christ in everything you do this season Click the icon below to listen [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

October 31, 2026

The Mid-Terms, Middle East, and the Christian’s Calling

Send us Fan MailGUEST ROD D MARTIN Philosopher Capitalist The Rod Martin ReportWhen Donald Trump made his unlikely political comeback to win the presidency for a second nonconsecutive term in many Christians and conservatives hoped America would return to sanity for years to come Two years later while many of the anti-God anti-America policies of the Biden administration have been curtailed the movement determined to undermine Christian and constitutional principles is champing at the bit to wrest control of Congress from Republicans and make Trump's final two years in office as difficult as possible Meanwhile a war-turned-standoff with Iran continues [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

October 30, 2026

Flight JOS01 - Part B

Pastor Skip explains why your private time with God matters when you face difficult battles and how those moments can give you the strength to keep going [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 30, 2026

How Do I Prepare the Next Steward? with David Wills

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 29, 2026

Facing Farewell: Navigating Your Parent’s Terminal Illness (Part 2 of 2)

Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom's terminal illness and found God's comfort and peace along the way She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow helping children deal with grief and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven Get Disrupted free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort wisdom and biblical guidance in this free -part series You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care how to navigate difficult medical decisions and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye Get More Episode Resources Do [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 28, 2026

Facing Farewell: Navigating Your Parent’s Terminal Illness (Part 1 of 2)

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 28, 2026

Understanding Kingdom Sexuality

The world works overtime to sell us its own version of sexuality making it increasingly difficult to know what is true Dr Tony Evans turns to God's Word for a Kingdom perspective and explains why overcoming sexual sin begins with understanding whose we are [... more]

Science, Scripture & Salvation

John Morris

October 27, 2026

Unceasing Prayer

Pray without ceasing Thessalonians This is no doubt the shortest commandment in the Bible and seemingly the most difficult to obey How could anyone possibly pray witho More [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 27, 2026

Finances When You're a Widow with Rachel Faulkner Brown

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 24, 2026

Freedom

What does it really mean to be free In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys explore one of the most foundational and often misunderstood themes of the Christian life freedom in Christ Is biblical freedom simply the ability to do whatever we want or is it something much deeper Through honest conversation personal stories Scripture and memorable clips from The Lord of the Rings and Amistad the discussion examines the difference between freedom and license the responsibility that comes with our God-given choices and why true freedom is found in surrendering our lives to Christ rather than following [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

October 24, 2026

Bored By Prayer

Have you ever found yourself bored while praying or wondered why talking with God sometimes feels difficult You're not alone In this encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and Robby Dilmore tackle a struggle many believers experience but few talk about openly spiritual boredom in prayer Together they offer practical biblical ways to rekindle your conversations with God from taking prayer walks in nature and meditating on Scripture to sitting quietly in His presence and approaching Him with the confidence of a beloved child If your prayer life has begun to feel routine distant or uninspired this episode [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2026

The Story of America: Winning the Great War, Losing the Great Peace [Ep. 44]

On this episode of Our American Stories America entered World War I late but its arrival helped change the course of the conflict By the fall of more than a million American soldiers were fighting through the Argonne Forest as Allied forces pushed Germany toward collapse On November the guns finally fell silent The United States and its allies had won the Great War but deciding what should come next would prove far more difficult As part of our ongoing Story of Us Story of America series Dr Bill McClay author of Land of Hope shares the story of America's [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 23, 2026

Loving Your LGBT Child with Grace and Truth (Part 2 of 2)

Rob Jackson addresses common questions parents have when their children identify with the LGBT lifestyle Offering guidance rooted in faith and love Rob discusses topics such as gender confusion same-sex attraction and approaching difficult conversations He reminds listeners to find hope in God while navigating their child's journey Get When Grace Meets Conviction free with your gift From Transgendered to Transformed Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family Leave a message for Jim Daly If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

October 22, 2026

From Addiction to Redemption: Finding God Through Life's Hardest Trials | Jeff & Whitney Sutton

What happens when addiction threatens to destroy your life and just when you think you've found your footing your family faces one of its greatest trials On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with Jeff and Whitney Sutton from Capital Fire to share their powerful story of redemption faith and God's sustaining love through life's darkest seasons Jeff opens up about his decade-long struggle with addiction and how in he found a path toward recovery and spiritual growth through Dunkin Memorial Church a Christian recovery ministry in Florida His journey didn't end with [... more]