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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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 19, 2026

Choosing Contentment

If there's one word that defines our culture it's more More upgrades More comfort More square footage More of whatever promises to make life a little better Yet despite having more than previous generations could have imagined many of us feel less satisfied than ever Why Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next It's cultivated in the heart right where we are And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon It's something we can learn Why More Is Never EnoughWe're all tempted to believe that the next purchase promotion milestone or change in circumstances will finally [... 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]

Finding Purpose

Russ Andrews

October 14, 2026

Ep.40 Israel's Vulnerability! - Hosea- Week 10

In this message Russ Andrews explores Hosea and the sobering consequences of turning away from God Through the example of ancient Israel he examines how we can abuse God's grace deceive ourselves about our sin and lose our reverence for His holiness and authority Discover three important biblical truths the nature of sin the reality of God's judgment and our urgent need for repentance Russ explains how misplaced trust in wealth success personal desires and other idols can draw our hearts away from God Yet even in the midst of judgment God extends His mercy and calls us to return [... 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]

Real Life Radio

Jack Hibbs

September 30, 2026

We Have Been Chosen In Christ - 1B

Today Pastor Jack teaches that God chose us but He also gave us the ability to decide for ourselves what to believe Love isn't real unless it's chosen and it's why God desires a true relationship with us not a programmed response but one that comes from a willing heart [... more]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

September 29, 2026

Learning to Live with Frustrations - Part 1

Discover the biblical principles that teach us how to think about unmet goals and unfulfilled desires Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... 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]