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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 22, 2026

Are You Praying Like You Really Need God?

Most of us pray like everything is under control as if we're just dropping in to say hi to a buddy But what if God is looking for a little desperation from us We walk through Jesus' two parables on prayer the friend at midnight in Luke and the unjust judge in Luke Then we ask what how much more means for the way we pray and how we can come to God with real need Is Your Prayer Life Too Casual Are We Ready for What We Ask For Two Parables One Question How Much More God Is Not [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 22, 2026

Living in the City of Man Part 2 (Titus 3:1–2)

Share a commentRome didn't need another angry letter It needed a different kind of person We pick up in Titus and ask what it looks like to represent the city of God while living in the city of man especially when the surrounding culture feels morally upside down and authority feels frustrating Stephen walks through why early Christians became known as remarkable people not because they had power but because their character refused to look like the status quo We talk candidly about submission to government and where the line is drawn we obey the law until the law demands [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 21, 2026

The Divine Purpose of the Family

Everybody wants a happy family but happiness alone isn't the ultimate purpose of the home Dr Tony Evans explains why God created the family as a foundational part of His Kingdom plan and how understanding that purpose can strengthen our relationships [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 21, 2026

Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve?

Most of us think of sin as a mistake but what if it's actually a debt we can never repay And what does Jesus' parable of the two debtors say about the One who paid it for us We walk through Luke and the woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears Then we look at why Simon the Pharisee missed the point and how we can avoid missing it too Death Taxes and Debt Why Good Works Can't Pay the Debt Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables One Woman Two [... more]

Pathway to Victory

Dr. Robert Jeffress

October 21, 2026

When Your Miracle Doesn’t Come – Part 1

One of the most painful struggles a believer can face is when a prayer seems to go unanswered But even in the silence God has not abandoned you Dr Robert Jeffress shares five biblical principles to hold on to when the miracle you long for doesn't come To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 20, 2026

"White Elephant" & "Wear Your Heart on Your Sleeve" and the Wonderful Origins of Everyday Expressions (Pt. 24)

On this episode of Our American Stories Andrew Thompson our regular contributor returns with another installment of our ongoing series exploring the curious origins of everyday expressions Drawing from his book Hair of the Dog to Paint the Town Red The Curious Origins of Everyday Sayings and Fun Phrases Andrew explains where familiar sayings such as white elephant wear your heart on your sleeve up the ante the upper hand and wait for the other shoe to drop came from Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 20, 2026

You Already Have Blessings You Haven't Noticed

God has already given us blessings that can't be bought can't be earned and can't be taken away and many of us have never noticed them What are these spiritual blessings and what do they have to do with why we worship We walk through Ephesians and what Paul says we have in Christ hear a clip from our Ephesians series and take your calls Then we look at a scene from heaven that can change how we worship on Sunday What If You Already Have the Greatest Blessings God Is Good Even to People Who Ignore Him Redemption Is [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

October 20, 2026

Why We Fight with Those We Love, Part 2

Ever wondered why you fight with those you love What causes the heated arguments and painful words Chances are the reasons for our disputes are different than you might think Join Chip as he reveals the reasons we have conflict in our most important relationships ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 19, 2026

Is Worship Just the Warm-Up Before the Sermon?

Why does everyone stand up and sing together before the sermon Is worship really about the music or is something much bigger happening when God's people gather We head into Ephesians hear Psalm in a clip from our Ephesians series and take your calls on what worship means to you What Is Worship Really Why Does Church Singing Seem So Odd If You Don't Like Singing What About Heaven Worship Together Is Not Optional Why We Gather Callers and Hebrews Support the showDr Shah writes a personal letter every week reflections on Scripture faith and living it out with clarity [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church Rich Powell

October 19, 2026

Walking In The Fire Daniel 3:19-25

Chuck Swindoll said we are all faced with innumerable opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations In Daniel - God shows His greatness and His faithfulness to His people making Himself known to all who stood watching including the king of Babylon But what if Shadrach Meshach and Abednego had simply caved to the king's demands In this message Pastor Rich reminds us to trust God with abandon Let's listen in This message titled Walking in the Fire was first preached at Grace Bible Church in Winston Salem on February To hear the next message in the Daniel Series check in [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

October 18, 2026

The Do's and Don'ts of Suffering - Part A

Pain and suffering dominate our world To some that poses an insurmountable roadblock to faith in a good and loving God How can a loving God let such unlovely things happen all around the globe every day for millennia Not only is this a deal breaker for unbelievers but it presents a quandary for believers who want to make sense out of everything in life The apostle Peter weighed in on these issues in a very personal way to his fellow Christians [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 18, 2026

Stand Still Go Forward

Introduction The Tension Between Fear and Purpose Thank you everybody here in the house You may be seated And those that are joining us online God be with you Thank you for being with us in this prayer meeting We are truly believing that God's going to do a miracle in your life not just right now but in the days ahead as well This message tonight is called Stand Still Go Forward It's an unusual title Stand Still Go Forward I want to start in Psalm Father I thank you Lord Jesus Christ We are truly at a crisis [... more]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

October 17, 2026

Faith in Business, Automotive Paint Trends & Suicide Prevention

On this episode of Christian Car Guy Radio guest host Jerry Mathis the Christian Body Shop Guy from Ray's Body Shop and Wrecker Service welcomes guests for an inspiring conversation about faith business automotive industry changes mental health and serving others through Christian ministry Jerry is joined by Mark Flint of Pulliam's Barbecue and World Famous Hot Dogs and Darren DeWitt of Colors Edge to discuss how faith in Jesus Christ influences the way they lead their businesses serve customers and build relationships They share personal testimonies about their Christian journeys and the importance of living out biblical principles in [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 16, 2026

The Part of the Prodigal Son Story Everyone Forgets

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]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

October 16, 2026

Did I Mess Up My Kid? Ron Deal

It's on mental replay the way your own brokenness leaked into your parenting Wondering how to forgive yourself as a parent when a redo isn't an option FamilyLife Blended director Ron Deal joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today for a painfully personal conversation about the parenting regrets we can't simply undo Show Notes and Resources The Mindful Marriage No Perfect Parents Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all social platforms Facebook Instagram YouTube Find resources from our podcast at shop familylife com Download FamilyLife's app Help [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 15, 2026

The Lord of the Kingdom Agenda

Too many Christians spend their lives playing defense simply trying to survive another day Dr Tony Evans explains how recognizing Christ's authority changes our perspective and allows us to move forward with purpose instead of constantly retreating from the enemy [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 15, 2026

What the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Really Means

There's a real place called hell and a lot of churches won't even preach on it But Jesus spoke about it often so why have we gone quiet We walk through what salvation really rescues us from and why the stakes matter Then we look at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew and what it says about the end of the age Why Churches Won't Preach on Hell Why Jesus Told Parables and Why Hell Matters The Most Misunderstood Parable The Message That Saved My Wife Why Hasn't Judgment Begun When Judgment Comes and What to [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 15, 2026

Constantino Brumidi: America's Michelangelo

On this episode of Our American Stories in Constantino Brumidi arrived in New York as a refugee from Rome He was already an accomplished artist but in America he found the work that would consume the rest of his life For the next twenty-five years Brumidi climbed scaffolds painted ceilings and covered the halls of the U S Capitol with scenes drawn from American history and the ideals of his adopted country His greatest work waited feet above the Rotunda floor There inside the Capitol dome Brumidi painted George Washington known to many as America's Indispensable Man rising into the [... more]