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Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 17, 2026

How Do Social Security Spouse Benefits Work

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 16, 2026

How to Develop a Resilient Mindset

Resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life but we must be intentional about learning this skill Valorie has identified some key rules for resilience like expect the unexpected and focus on the vision not the obstacle And control the controllable and accept the rest Prepping ourselves beforehand to learn and live more resiliently helps us be more confident content and successful when difficult situations happen Get Rules of Resilience free with your gift Overcome Anxiety -- You don't have to be paralyzed by fear Christ offers peace that no circumstance [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 15, 2026

The Joy Ride #252

This week we're revisiting a meaningful conversation from the archives of The Masculine Journey After Hours one that continues to offer timeless encouragement and biblical insight In this encore episode the guys explore the importance of renewing the mind taking every thought captive and allowing God to reshape our thinking through His truth The conversation also celebrates the next generation of Christian leaders focusing on Caleb's courageous testimony and his willingness to be transparent about his struggles with anxiety temptation and shame His authenticity reminds us that God often uses our brokenness not our perfection to draw others closer to [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 15, 2026

Knowing Our Weaknesses, Finding God’s Strength

Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower and her husband's tendency to be a rule-breaker set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested Get One Choice Away from Change free with your gift Find Hope for Your Hurting Marriage -- This -part video series was created specifically for couples in crisis those facing emotional distance depression control issues infidelity or even questions about whether the marriage can survive Best-selling author and marriage counselor Dr Gary Chapman will walk with you through the kinds of situations that often precede divorce Discover what thousands of couples have [... 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 14, 2026

James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 2 of 2)

James Brown CBS host of The NFL Today shares his personal faith journey family story and transformation through Jesus Christ Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother's faith and discipline his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball and the moment in his mid- s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment He emphasizes the importance of responsibility humility and walking the talk as a Christian both in family life and public influence The conversation also explores themes of racial unity the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges and the lasting impact [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 13, 2026

James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 1 of 2)

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 12, 2026

Exposing the Realities of Teen Dating Abuse

Abuse and manipulation in teen relationships are devastating and sadly often happen without parents ever knowing Identifying the warning signs and how to support a teen or young adult who is going through abuse is crucial Dee Dee describes a manipulative physically and emotionally abusive teen relationship she suffered and offers poignant insight into understanding how a teen or young adult might be feeling amidst abuse and the thought processes that led someone into that kind of situation Get It Doesn't Start with a Punch free with your gift Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future -- Lift your child [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 11, 2026

The Real Pathway To Power

Too Much Talk Too Little Power In Corinthians Paul says Now some are puffed up as though I were not coming to you But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills and I will know not the word of those who are puffed up but the power For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power I think in America today there's just too much talk in the house of God and too little power And I don't know about you but I'm very very weary of it all Jesus Christ told us in [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 09, 2026

Teaching Your Children How to Face Bullies with Confidence

Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated anxious and unsure of their worth and parents often wonder if they're responding the right way Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying respond with wisdom and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong Get the Facing Bullies with Confidence Bundle free with your gift Helping Your Child Deal with Bullies Audio Collection 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 [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 08, 2026

Why Christians Must Get Involved in the Midterm Elections

On this episode of Truth Talk Live the conversation focuses on the importance of Christian involvement in the upcoming midterm elections Why do so many Americans speak out about the direction of the country but fail to show up at the polls Through conversations with callers from across the country the discussion explores voter apathy political disillusionment the role of prayer and the responsibility of believers to make their voices heard The episode emphasizes the importance of evaluating candidates based on their platforms and biblical values rather than political party loyalty or campaign promises Listeners will also hear about the [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 08, 2026

Helping Your Children Thrive in Faith and Education

Dr Larry Taylor and Dr Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children's education They discuss the shifting cultural landscape the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview and the strengths and limitations of public Christian charter homeschool and hybrid education options The conversation also addresses the new federal tax credit scholarship coming in Learn about Age and Stage 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 [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 07, 2026

NCInnovation Audit; Mail Voting Down

North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh today for a special session focused on rising fuel costs with the House and Senate scheduled to convene at noon as lawmakers consider a temporary suspension or reduction of the state's -cent-per-gallon gas tax Donna King of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss NCInnovation's board approving its fiscal year audit despite an ongoing dispute over how millions of dollars in research grant expenses were recorded Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation provides the latest mail-voting update with accepted ballots running nearly below the same point in the midterm election Plus a new [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 07, 2026

What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money

What book of the Bible reminds us that life is short and wisdom means making the most of the time God has given us Ecclesiastes This remarkable book refuses to let us avoid one of life's most uncomfortable realities our time here is brief Life under the sun is fleeting our accomplishments will not last forever and eventually every one of us will leave behind everything we have accumulated But Ecclesiastes does not confront us with mortality simply to make us somber It reminds us that life is short so we will learn to receive it as a gift And [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 07, 2026

Growing Your Relationship Through Every Season of Life (Part 2 of 2)

We were made for connection but relationships don't always come easy In today's conversation Debra Fileta breaks down the seasons Spring Summer Fall Winter that relationships naturally go through She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well ultimately guiding us to follow Christ's example of love first Get Relationship Skills free with your gift Improve Your Sex Life to Improve Your Marriage -- A great sex life is something you make not something you find This exclusive free video series contains research-backed strategies for improving sexual satisfaction and communication that have already helped thousands [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 06, 2026

Growing Your Relationship Through Every Season of Life

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 05, 2026

Leaving Pro-Gay Theology for True Faith

Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager After becoming a Christian Joe struggled to reconcile the gospel with his promiscuous lifestyle to the point of joining a pro-homosexual church in his quest for peace Joe explains how the combination of misleading 'pro-gay' theology and the conviction of the Holy Spirit propelled him into becoming a very angry gay activist Eventually God's truth penetrated Joe's armor and his whole life was transformed Get The Gay Gospel free with your gift Loving People Through the Truth -- Is it possible [... 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 02, 2026

Spiritual Practices for a Sanctified Life (Part 2 of 2)

What causes believers to feel distant from God In this conversation Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving doubting and disconnected Sharing from his new book The Life You Were Reborn to Live Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy Get The Life You Were Reborn to Live Learn how to connect with God every day -- Pastor John Burke author of Soul Revolution will show you how to remember God's presence throughout the day and pursue His will in each moment It's simple doesn't take [... more]

Real Life Radio

Jack Hibbs

October 01, 2026

We Have Been Chosen In Christ - 1C

Today Pastor Jack reminds us that God sees us as holy and blameless even when we don't feel that way The closer we get to His light the harder it is to see past our own flaws and shortcomings But God doesn't focus on our mistakes instead He sees something greater He sees the work that Christ has done in our lives [... more]