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Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 08, 2026

Share a commentDrift is terrifying precisely because it feels harmless at first One small compromise one missed habit one quiet season of neglect and before you know it you are farther from spiritual clarity than you ever planned to be We talk candidly about spiritual drift and mission drift starting with the everyday places people slide morality trust in Scripture private prayer responsibilities at home and work and the slow loss of personal pursuit of God Then we zoom out to institutional drift with a sobering look at Christian roots in American higher education When founding documents celebrate Christ but [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 07, 2026

Seven Guarantees for Life Part 2 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

Share a commentPeter never forgot the sound of his own failure and that's exactly why his words land with such weight We start with the hope-soaked reality that the gospel removes condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus then we ask the uncomfortable question if grace is real what should a changed life actually look like on an ordinary Tuesday We work through Peter and the seven supplements to faith not as abstract theology but as a practical path of Christian spiritual growth and discipleship As these virtues increase they guard us from spiritual idleness make our faith fruitful [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

October 07, 2026

Parables of Jesus: Trusting God With the Harvest

What is Jesus asking us to do with the good news we've received In the first episode of our new five-week series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson takes us to Mark and the parable of the growing seed Jesus describes a farmer who scatters seed trusts that it will grow and eventually returns for the harvest We may not understand exactly how God works in someone's heart or what the future holds but we can faithfully do our part As followers of Jesus we are called to scatter the seed of the gospel wherever we go trusting [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 06, 2026

Seven Guarantees for Life Part 1 (2 Peter 1:8-11)

Share a commentIf your faith went on trial tomorrow would there be enough evidence to convict you We sit with that uncomfortable question and trace it all the way to a surprisingly hopeful promise Scripture paints a future homecoming for believers that looks less like slipping in embarrassed and more like a lavish reception marked by joy gratitude and reward We start with the gripping story of Rick Hanson a paraplegic athlete who spent two brutal years circling the globe in his wheelchair Hard weather hard miles and long stretches where almost no one noticed then a finish line packed [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 03, 2026

Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuity (MYGA) 2026)

Discover why Multi-Year Guaranteed Annuities MYGAs are becoming an increasingly popular option for retirees and conservative investors looking for stability in an uncertain financial landscape In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore explain how MYGAs work how they compare to traditional bank CDs and why they may offer an attractive combination of guaranteed interest rates tax-deferred growth and financial security when used as part of a well-rounded retirement plan Hans and the team discuss the importance of choosing highly rated insurance companies the advantages of creating a MYGA ladder options for generating [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 01, 2026

School Funding Overhaul; NC Ports Growth Plan; Nuclear Milestone

North Carolina House K- Education Committee Chairman David Willis says the state's school funding model is broken as education leaders examine whether the current position-based system should be overhauled Meanwhile NC Ports is targeting refrigerated and cold-chain cargo as a major opportunity in its five-year growth strategy including expanded activity at the Port of Wilmington Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss State Treasurer Brad Briner and the State Employees Association of North Carolina renewing their support for a court challenge to the state's certificate-of-need laws Plus federal regulators have issued the first U S [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 01, 2026

Passing Wisdom Before Wealth with Dr. Kelly Rush

What will you leave to the next generation and will they be prepared to steward it well A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom maturity and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully Dr Kelly Rush Professor of Finance Financial Planning Program Coordinator and Chair of Business and Technology at Mount Vernon Nazarene University points to David and Solomon as a compelling biblical example Rush who also serves on the board of Kingdom Advisors says David did more than [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 30, 2026

Faith, Investing, and the Legacy We Leave with Harry Pearson

Christians often think about stewardship in terms of giving saving and spending But if God owns everything He has entrusted to us stewardship also raises another question What about the companies we own through our investments Harry Pearson Founder and CEO of OneAscent says that question became increasingly important in his own journey of faith and finance OneAscent is a family of companies that equips advisors and investors with faith-aligned solutions for planning investing and giving For Pearson connecting biblical convictions with investing began with a broader realization Faith should shape every part of our financial lives Connecting Faith With [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 30, 2026

On the Playing Field of Life (2 Peter 1:6)

Share a commentThe secret to spiritual growth is usually the thing we least want to hear go back to the fundamentals and stop looking for shortcuts We connect Paul's fruit of the Spirit with Peter's call to make every effort showing how Christian maturity grows where God's provision meets our daily decision to surrender and obey If you've ever felt stuck inconsistent or spiritually numb this is a reset built on Scripture and plain honesty We spend most of our time unpacking one word from Peter godliness Not as a church-only vibe not as religious performance but as bringing the [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

September 28, 2026

Two Years Since Helene and WNC Recovery Plan

North Carolina is marking two years since Hurricane Helene devastated western communities killing people and causing nearly billion in damage while recovery and rebuilding efforts continue across the region Governor Josh Stein has unveiled a long-term economic recovery plan developed with input from counties and regional organizations focusing on areas including infrastructure housing workforce development tourism agriculture and economic growth Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss a federal judge's decision to delay former FBI Director James Comey's arraignment until January Plus North Carolina lawmakers return to Raleigh for a skeleton session with no votes [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 28, 2026

The Power of a Woman's Economic Voice with Pam Pugh

Women are gaining more financial influence than ever before But for Christian women the bigger question isn't simply how much wealth they will control It's what they will do with what God has placed in their hands Pam Pugh Co-Founder of Women Doing Well and President of VirtuAssets Foundation has spent years helping individuals and families think about how to use their assets virtuously She believes women are entering a significant season of financial stewardship one shaped by greater earning power longer life expectancies entrepreneurship and an enormous transfer of wealth Those changes create opportunities but they also call for [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 24, 2026

The Passionate Pursuit of Excellence (2 Peter 1:5a)

Share a commentPoliticians love to talk about values especially in an election year but that word can hide a problem what we value is not always virtuous and what feels right can quietly be deadly We start with a simple reframe that cuts through the noise The biggest question isn't how long you're going to live It's how you're going to live and whether your life is actually meaningful We open Peter and treat Peter's list like a divinely designed supplement program for spiritual growth faith supplemented with virtue knowledge self-control steadfastness godliness brotherly affection and love Then we slow [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 23, 2026

Rafting On Whitewater (2 Peter 1:3-4)

Share a commentWhite water will tell you what you really trust We open with a rafting story that feels uncomfortably familiar the raft flips panic hits and the safe move looks like swimming to the calm edge Then comes the twist The quiet water is where the danger hides and the rough water is where protection and forward motion actually live That picture becomes a direct challenge to how we respond to pressure suffering and temptation in everyday Christian life From Peter - we lay out two solid assurances for believers who feel displaced squeezed or tired God's divine power [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 22, 2026

The Crowded Life (2 Peter 1:2)

Share a commentNoise is not just annoying it is formative When the headlines never stop and the notifications keep buzzing our minds and hearts get pulled into a current of the sensational the trivial and the temporary We want peace but we often chase it by trying to quiet the world and the world will not cooperate So we go to Peter's opening prayer in Peter and ask a better question what if the answer is not less trouble but more grace and peace multiplied We unpack what Peter means by multiplied and why he writes this to believers who [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 12, 2026

Pastor goes to Africa! with Jeff Johnsen

On this episode of Truth Talk Live Pastor Jeff Johnson of Mount Pisgah Church shares how God is moving through the Global Methodist Church and his recent trip to South Africa He describes witnessing believers from around the world worship Jesus the incredible growth of Christianity and an outreach that brought more than children together in one of the poorest communities in South Africa Pastor Jeff challenges the American church to return to the authority of God's Word step outside its comfort zone support indigenous Christian leaders and respond to what God is doing around the world [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 08, 2026

Investing with Biblical Convictions with Brian Mumbert

What if the companies in your portfolio are working against the values you're trying to live by For Christians investing is about more than pursuing financial returns Like every other financial decision investing can be viewed through the lens of stewardship asking not only How is my money growing but also What is my money supporting Faith-based investing seeks to bring those questions together Brian Mumbert president of Timothy Plan joined the show today to explain how faith-based investing works what research suggests about performance and how Christians can begin aligning their portfolios with biblical values What Is Faith-Based Investing [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

September 07, 2026

How to Study the Bible

Do you want to be spiritually mature Then you must make diligent use of the means God has provided for your growth Today R C Sproul identifies the most essential means toward our maturity in Christ With your donation receive R C Sproul's booklet How Should I Live in This World his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow and the companion digital teaching series https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

September 05, 2026

Man Up! Randy Simpkins

What happens when God takes an unexpected moment and turns it into a life-changing mission In this episode of The Man Up Show host Nikita sits down with pastor and kidney donor Randy Simpkins for a powerful conversation about faith obedience sacrifice and the difference one person can make in another person's life Randy shares the remarkable story of how he became a living kidney donor after overhearing a desperate plea from someone searching for an O-positive donor What began as a prompting from the Holy Spirit ultimately led to a successful kidney donation and a new mission to raise [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 04, 2026

Governed By Lessor Passions Part 2 (2 Samuel 11:1-5 )

Share a commentTemptation doesn't walk into your life carrying a warning label It shows you the highlight reel then asks you to decide fast We start with that brutal reality and follow it straight into one of the most sobering moments in Scripture King David at the peak of success choosing comfort over duty boredom over vigilance and desire over wisdom until one look becomes a chain of choices he can't control We slow down in Samuel and connect the dots why idleness makes us vulnerable how lust escalates and why David's private compromises set the stage for public collapse [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 03, 2026

How Christian Banking Supports the Body of Christ with Aaron Caid

Where you bank may seem like a purely practical decision We often compare interest rates fees convenience and technology and those things matter But for Christians banking can also be viewed through the larger lens of stewardship Every financial decision gives us an opportunity to consider how faithfully we are managing the resources God has entrusted to us Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking joined the show today to discuss financial discipleship the role of Christian financial institutions and how everyday banking decisions can support work that advances the gospel Banking as an Act of Stewardship Biblical [... more]