GUEST BRAD KLASSEN professor and teacher Men of the WordYou've heard about the war on men In fact Owen Strachan author of a book by that title was interviewed on The Christian Worldview on Nov Owen described how our society seeks to emasculate men in order to stamp out what they call toxic masculinity At a more fundamental level what animates this war is a rejection of God and his design and role for men Instead of being the leaders cultivators and protectors God designed men become passive weak and cowardly The way back from this morass isn't as superficial [... more]

As we continue our series called Can't Believe we're talking about an important but sensitive topic sexual sin Despite what many people think the Bible isn't against sex In fact God designed it But sex can easily turn from a good gift to something that enslaves us and holds us back from saving faith We're looking at two different examples from John Chapters and [... more]

Chip begins this series with a fresh look at marriage - the way God intended it to be and the way you long for it to be Main PointsGod s instructions for a great marriageIt requires mutual submission to God and each other - Ephesians You need to know how to love your mate Your marriage has an even bigger purpose than your happiness Marriage is a holy covenantA covenant An agreement and guarantee one person makes with another A covenant marriage involves three distinct aspects LeavingCleavingBecoming quot one flesh quot Since marriage is a covenant and not merely a [... more]

Even if you're not married how you think about marriage affects the way you view so much more of life like dating sex conflict and even singleness [... more]

God designed a beautiful gift for His people - it's called sex But it's been exploited it's been cheapened it's been defrauded Would you like to know what God thinks about sex Then join Chip as he explains that contrary to popular belief God's not down on sex He's the one who actually created it He gave it to people to enjoy it as He designed it [... more]

Would you like your marriage to be better more fulfilling more intimate The truth is God designed marriage to be the most important and fulfilling human relationship on earth but for many of us we can't figure out what went wrong or how to fix it Join Chip and discover God's design for making your marriage the best it can be [... more]

Stu interviews Gabe Joseph Listen as he shares how important the true definition of marriage is and how God designed it how He did [... more]

What if you could have deep satisfaction in your heart even in the hardest circumstances What if our joy did not hinge on having what we want and being rid of what we don't want in our lives Peter - reminds us of the truths that when we fully embrace them will bring that kind of joy and satisfaction The kind that we find only in the person of Jesus [... more]

Last time Pastor Don began showing you from Scripture how God designed true marriage in the beginning He introduced the first of four points concerning marriage namely that marriage is a permanent union Today you'll get the other three points https www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesWhy Is Homosexuality Wrong The Twin Aspects of Christ's Work for UsThe Righteous King [... more]

This is the eighth part of a sub-series entitled quot Characteristics of People Who are Free quot This is about men who are living in a marriage relationship Peter says quot Likewise husbands live with your wives in an understanding way showing honor to the woman as to a weaker vessel since they are heirs with you of the grace of life quot A man faithfully following his Savior with a tender heart is a gift to his family [... more]

Despite the message we are getting from Western culture God designed women and men to function differently Rich unpacks the beauty of that in Peter - for a message entitled quot Admirable Women quot [... more]

Are you cultivating a heart ruled by trust in Jesus Are you allowing God s grace to transform your attitudes and affections Christ frees us from the chains of impossible beauty standards so we can live for the audience of One - Jesus [... more]

The battle of the sexes is nothing new And as Skip begins his message Gender Wars he explains the struggle between men and women that started when sin entered the world [... more]

It's a smooth carpeted aisle that leads to the wedding altar but it's a rough rocky road that leads to divorce court Some couples shift into emotional -wheel drive and try to slog their way through the tough times but is that really God's plan for marriage Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps husbands and wives find the harmony and stability God designed We'll find today's insight in the book of Ephesians Listen on harvest org --- JESUS REVOLUTION is now in theaters Get tickets https jesusrevolution movie A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted [... more]

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I settled into the church pew behind a woman wearing a colorful scarf as the music team began playing ldquo I Can Only Imagine rdquo Raising my hands I praised God as the woman rsquo s sweet soprano voice harmonized with mine After service we introduced ourselves Louise told me about her health struggles and we decided to read Scripture and pray together during her cancer treatment appointments A few months later Louise told me she feared dying Leaning onto her hospital bed I rested my head next to hers whispered a prayer and quietly sang our song I can [... more]

So what would you do for love Maybe it's better said what have you done for love In this message Chip explains that God designed you to give and receive love and it can be better than you thought possible but you have to be willing to do one thing Join Chip to find out what that one thing is [... more]

GUEST ANDREW DeBARTOLO Director of Operations Liberty Coalition CanadaFrom the beginning men and women have always resisted God's design for marriage sex and gender God designed marriage as a covenant between one man and one woman and man soon took multiple wives God designed sex for procreation and unity within one man one woman marriage and man soon engaged in prostitution adultery fornication homosexuality and other reprobation God created each person either male or female and man soon desired and dressed to be the opposite Pre- and extra-marital sex unbiblical divorce and abortion were early signs that God's moral design [... more]

God designed marriage to be for life So how can we restore a sinking relationship And what is God's plan for those who have already gone through a divorce [... more]

thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related StoriesLive Q A on AnxietyParable of the Lamp and MeasureA Plan for Life [... more]

Join us for Delight in Grace the teaching ministry of Rich Powell - lead pastor of Grace Bible Church in Winston-Salem To discover how to live by grace tune in to Delight in Grace weekdays at AM [... more]

In this episode Pastor Josh looks at the Biblical roles for husbands and wives [... more]

Dr Juli Slattery recognizes that many couples a poor foundation for understanding God's design for intimacy that our sexual relationship is a metaphor for the intimacy God longs to have with each one of us Part of Receive the book God Sex and Your Marriage for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast rethinking-godly-sexuality-in-your-marriage-part- -of- featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

Man is incapable of constructing or living up to the true Gospel In fact left to our own devices we tend to twist and misconstrue what God designed as perfect [... more]

Scripture teaches that God designed men and women to be different to promote harmony So why is there so much antagonism in the world even in Christian relationships Find out what went wrong when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Listen [... more]

When the rough spots come and they will how do married couples make it In marriage we might try to avoid dealing with conflict or taking responsibility for our sin But without true communication or humility our marriage bond is ruined and we miss out on God rsquo s blessing As Ephesians describes God designed marriages more to develop character than to ensure a lifetime of happiness nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Feeling overwhelmed Sierra grieved her son rsquo s fight with addiction ldquo I feel bad rdquo she said ldquo Does God think I have no faith because I can rsquo t stop crying when I rsquo m praying rdquo ldquo I don rsquo t know what God thinks rdquo I said ldquo But I know He can handle real emotions It rsquo s not like He doesn rsquo t know we feel rdquo I prayed and shed tears with Sierra as we pleaded for her son rsquo s deliverance Scripture contains many examples of people wrestling with God while struggling [... more]

Family physician Dr Walt Larimore and his wife Barb discuss how God designed the unique differences between men and women for our benefit and how understanding and appreciating those differences can improve your marriage Get our guests' book His Brain Her Brain for your donation of any amount https donate focusonthefamily com don-daily-broadcast-product- - - refcd Get more episode resources https www focusonthefamily com episodes broadcast how-your-differences-strengthen-your-marriage featured-resource-cta If you've listened to any of our podcasts please give us your feedback https focusonthefamily com podcastsurvey [... more]

God designed laughter to open our hearts On today's program acclaimed comedian Micheal Jr teaches us there's always a punchline --something God is teaching us through our experiences Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Visit Michael Jr's website for a free copy of his comedy special https go michaeljr com free-chapter Download FamilyLife's new app https www familylife com app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network https www familylife com familylife-podcast-network [... more]

Stu is with religious liberty defender Mat Staver Senior Pastor Founder and Chairman of Liberty Counsel a national public interest organization advancing religious freedom the sanctity of human life and marriage and family as God designed it to be [... more]

Despite what many people think the Bible isn't against sex In fact God designed it But sex can easily turn from a good gift to something that enslaves us and holds us back from saving faith [... more]

At the beginning of time God designed two sexes and the sacred sanctified means of sexual intimacy by which a man and a woman could be unified as one flesh and bear children within the exclusive covenant of marriage However because of our corrupted sin natures men and women reject the framework of biblical marriage for sex and instead seek to gratify and worship themselves in all manner of sexual perversions and abominations pre- and extra-marital heterosexual sex same-sex homosexuality adult-child sex bi-sexuality pornography transgenderism and more One of the most effective temptations that Satan uses to destroy men and [... more]

God designed a beautiful gift for His people - it's called sex But it's been exploited it's been cheapened it's been defrauded Would you like to know what God thinks about sex Then join Chip as he explains that contrary to popular belief God's not down on sex He's the one who actually created it He gave it to people to enjoy it as He designed it [... more]

In this first message from the Forever Family series Pastor J D shows us how the gospel shapes the essence and purpose of marriage and teaches us why no matter what you have been called to in marriage or singleness you're going to need God help to accomplish it [... more]

Dr Sam Horn continues a doctrinal series entitled What Is Man from Peter The post Gender and Sexual Identity appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

God designed sex for a covenant marriage relationship not for a succession of one-night stands In this message we confront the allure of sexual affairs which poison our souls and undermine our ability to make commitments How can we be free from this sin nbsp Click here to listen Duration [... more]

Ryan and Selena Frederick authors of the book See Through Marriage join Dave and Ann Wilson and Bob Lepine to discuss the importance of openness and honesty in the area of sex within marriage How can a couple overcome the fear and build the personal vulnerable intimacy God designed What are both spouses typically expecting in the bedroom And what should a couple do with a history of past sexual struggles or sin patterns [... more]

If you have unction it means you have the power of God upon your life energized and directed by the Holy Spirit of God In this message Adrian Rogers explains how and why God designed us so we can function with unction [... more]

If you have unction it means you have the power of God upon your life energized and directed by the Holy Spirit of God In this message Adrian Rogers explains how and why God designed us so we can function with unction [... more]

Raising daughters today may be different than in years past but the core of what it means to be a girl is still as God designed it Terra Mattson author of the Courageous Being Daughters Rooted in Grace helps listeners develop a greater appreciation of femininity She discusses the importance of validating our daughters and protect them from harm Show Notes and Resources Take your marriage from good to great with these free resources https www familylife com good-contest Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Products aspx categoryid Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife [... more]

So what would you do for love Maybe it's better said what have you done for love In this message Chip explains that God designed you to give and receive love and it can be better than you thought possible but you have to be willing to do one thing Join Chip to find out what that one thing is [... more]

How can a mom encourage a healthy self-image in her daughters Maria Furlough author of Confident Moms Confident Daughters remembers being self-conscious and ashamed of her growing teenage body so much so that she remembers the day she ripped her blue jeans off in disgust as she cried at her image in the mirror Now a mother herself Furlough tries to encourage her daughter to love the beautiful way God designed her and tells other moms how they can do the same with their daughters Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at https shop familylife com Check [... more]

All our possessions are made of matter which God created All our talents and strengths come from our DNA which God designed Everything that sustains us from food to air to relationships is a gift from God Are you living in light of that today [... more]

Would you like your marriage to be better more fulfilling more intimate The truth is God designed marriage to be the most important and fulfilling human relationship on earth but for many of us we can't figure out what went wrong or how to fix it Join Chip and discover God's design for making your marriage the best it can be [... more]

God designed a beautiful gift for His people - it's called sex But it's been exploited it's been cheapened it's been defrauded Would you like to know what God thinks about sex Then join Chip as he explains that contrary to popular belief God's not down on sex He's the one who actually created it He gave it to people to enjoy it as He designed it [... more]

So what would you do for love Maybe it's better said what have you done for love In this message Chip explains that God designed you to give and receive love and it can be better than you thought possible but you have to be willing to do one thing Join Chip to find out what that one thing is [... more]