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The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

September 17, 2026

Patience is easier when you know the finish line is just ahead But when the struggle seems to have no end waiting on God can be hard Dr Tony Evans explains how to remain faithful when the waiting stretches on and life continues to test our patience [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

September 17, 2026

Have You Committed the Unpardonable Sin?

We have full confidence that the blood of Jesus has cleansed us of our sins But there's still that one dark figure on the horizon that quietly terrifies a lot of Christians the unpardonable sin In this episode we close out our ten-day series on sin by tackling it directly We start by correcting a myth that's caused real pain for real families no suicide is not the unforgivable sin From there we walk through what Jesus actually said in Matthew and Mark and why blasphemy against the Holy Spirit is a matter of willful deliberate rejection not a moment [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

September 17, 2026

How to Grow Closer to God (When Life Is Loud): Laura Story

Your Bible's under yesterday's mail Your coffee's cold Your thumb somehow opened Instagram again How do you grow closer to God when your attention is being mugged by notifications deadlines kids and plain old exhaustion Grammy-winning artist Laura Story author of Stand in Awe joins FamilyLife Today guest host Cheryl Shumake to chat about moving beyond a shallow faith and building one sturdy enough for ordinary Tuesdays when life hits hard and tries to elbow God out of the way Show Notes and Resources Laura Story's book Stand in Awe How Reverence Transforms Our Worship and Our Lives Thanks to [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

September 16, 2026

The Practice of Patience

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

September 16, 2026

Is All Sin the Same to God?

We know that every sin makes us equally guilty in the eyes of God But come on some sins have to be worse than others right In this episode we tackle degrees of sin legally there's no difference between a white lie and murder In consequences the difference is enormous We work through Adam and Eve's single act of disobedience and why one sin carried such catastrophic weight using the picture of a single speck of gravy ruining an otherwise spotless white tablecloth because it's a matter of God's holiness not human proportionality We look at Jesus's own words in [... more]

The Rich Eisen Show

Rich Eisen

September 15, 2026

Hour 3: Steelers DT Cam Heyward, Comedian Jo Koy In-Studio, plus Arch Manning’s Apology

Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich breakdown Pittsburgh's Week win over the Atlanta Falcons what's in store for them Week against the New England Patriots why NFL fans should take Week results good and bad with a grain of salt and more timestamp Comedian Jo Koy joins Rich in-studio to promote his new 'Blue in the Face' Netflix special his die-hard Dodgers and Seattle Seahawks fandom and more Rich reacts to Texas QB Arch Manning's apology for his initial reaction to an AI video depicting violence against ESPN sideline reporter Holly Rowe Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 15, 2026

Finding Hope After Financial Loss

Financial loss can happen slowly or all at once A business closes A home is lost An investment collapses A scam wipes out savings built over decades And when money disappears the loss can reach far beyond the balance sheet It can affect our sense of security our plans for the future and even the way we understand God's provision Scripture does not minimize those losses It gives us permission to grieve them But it also reminds us that while we can lose wealth we cannot lose our true treasure Three stories from Job Horatio Spafford and John Wesley offer [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

September 15, 2026

How to Love Your Spouse When It’s Hard—and You’re Both Over It: Jon and Quina Aragon

Dirty diapers Full trash cans That argument neither of you is quite over Turns out you said I do not I'll never get on your nerves again So how do you love your spouse when it's hard when you're hurt misunderstood halfway into your emotional turtle shell and neither of you feels all that lovable Quina Aragon author of Love Has a Story and her husband Jon unpack what God's enduring love has to do with ordinary marriage when the warm fuzzies have left the building Show Notes and Resources Quina Aragon's book Love Has a Story Meditations on the [... more]

Grace To You

John MacArthur

September 14, 2026

Work: A Noble Christian Duty, Part 1 (B)

It's said that some people are like blisters they never show up until the work is done Maybe you've seen that where you work folks who seem agreeable to doing any task except the hard parts of the task You may not realize how strongly the Bible encourages diligence on the job Join John MacArthur for some important Wisdom for the Workplace Click the icon below to listen [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

September 14, 2026

Does God Love Me? When Life Makes You Wonder: Jon and Quina Aragon

Yeah the Bible says God loves you But maybe you wonder Does God love me here in the plot twist I definitely didn't order Jon and Quina Aragon authors of Love Has a Story get candid about suffering doubt old wounds and learning to trust God's love when life makes a credible argument otherwise When you're tired of easy answers to hard questions listen in here Show Notes and Resources Quina Aragon's book Love Has a Story Meditations on the Enduring Love of God Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

September 11, 2026

Let's Talk about the Hard Stuff, Part 2

Nothing has caused more animosity between the Church and the culture than issues surrounding sexual freedom gay rights and transgenderism Guest teacher Aaron Pierce explores how we can engage people on these sensitive subjects with unconditional love without compromising the truth ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - Guest Speaker BioAaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International a rapidly-growing worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus Steiger is active in over cities around the world within the regions of Europe Eurasia Central [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

September 10, 2026

Let's Talk about the Hard Stuff, Part 1

Is it possible to discuss hot-button issues like politics social justice or cultural movements with those we love without starting an argument Guest teacher Aaron Pierce says Absolutely He describes how to move past divisive topics and clear the way for the Gospel to pierce people's hearts helping you maintain relationships while standing on Truth ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - Guest Speaker BioAaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International a rapidly-growing worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global Youth Culture for Jesus Steiger is [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 07, 2026

The Cover Up Part 1 (2 Samuel 11:6-27)

Share a commentThe most unsettling scandals aren't the ones that start with failure They're the ones that continue with planning We take a hard look at the definition of a cover-up and why the attempt to hide wrongdoing so often becomes more reprehensible than the original act then we connect that pattern to everything from corporate deception to the Bible's most famous leadership collapse We walk through Samuel as King David responds to Bathsheba's pregnancy and we track his choices through four clear steps staying calm applying pressure conspiring to kill and keeping up appearances Along the way Uriah's integrity [... more]

Building Relationships

Dr. Gary Chapman

September 05, 2026

101 Secrets for Your Twenties | Paul Angone

If you're in your twenties or you care about someone who is don't miss this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Author and speaker Paul Angone says your twenties are filled with confusion terrible jobs disappointment breakups and lots of hard questions With humor and biblical wisdom he tackles some of the struggles of dating faith and becoming an adult Don't miss the encouragement for twenty-somethings on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman Featured resource Secrets For Your TwentiesDonate to Moody Radio http moodyradio org donateto buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Break Point

John Stonestreet

September 04, 2026

35 Years of Breakpoint; The Deaths of Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry; Meta's Record Settlement; A Mental Health Crisis in Children

years ago this month Chuck Colson started the Breakpoint commentary Two notable deaths this week Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry And a new study suggests that our th graders are not alright Segment Years of Breakpoint and the Deaths of Gloria Steinem and Wendell Berry Beyond Strange Bedfellows The Genesis of Gender by Abigail Favale Segment Meta's Record Settlement Mental Health Crisis in Children Meta Settlement Mental Health study The Triumph of the Therapeutic by Philip RIEFF Segment Treating the Homeless Treatment First Policy Mobile Loaves and Fishes [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 03, 2026

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

Share a commentA single line can expose an entire life Forbidden lust is like someone dying of thirst while begging for salt We start there then zoom out to a headline-worthy cautionary tale Marcus Antony and Cleopatra where desire doesn't stay personal It rewrites priorities fractures trust and leaves empires and families paying the bill long after the thrill is gone Then we turn to the story that still grabs readers thousands of years later King David and Bathsheba in Samuel One reason this passage hits so hard is that the Bible suddenly shifts into slow motion almost forcing us [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

September 02, 2026

Finding Your God-Given Purpose: Is This God—or Am I Nuts?: Loreen and Emmanuel Garilus

You've got a dream You've also got bills responsibilities loved ones eager to offer opinions and that nagging question Is this big idea for my future actually from God or am I nuts Saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus and his wife Loreen get real about finding your God-given purpose when the sensible path doesn't feel like the faithful one How do you weigh calling risk hard work and marriage and know when a dream is worth chasing Show Notes and Resources Emmanuel Garilus's Apollo Theater performance Find the video on Emmanuel Garilus's Instagram Visit FamilyLife Today Become a FamilyLife Partner Scriptures referenced [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

September 02, 2026

Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed (Part 1 of 2)

By making a few practical changes you can reduce stress in your life quiet the chaos and restore your sanity Kathi Lipp and Cheri Gregory share what being overwhelmed feels like for the four main personality types expressive analytic driver and amiable They talk about practical ways to organize your schedule say no increase your capacity for joy make time for the Sabbath and create a personal manifesto that states your values to help you make choices in the future Receive a copy of the Overwhelmed bundle and an audio download of Practical Help for When You're Overwhelmed for your [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

September 02, 2026

The Best Parenting Conversations Happen in Ordinary Moments

In this episode our panel of teachers and parents discuss practical ways parents can support their children's emotional mental and spiritual well-being in the ordinary rhythms of family life The conversation centers on building trust making space for honest conversations creating room for fun and making wise choices around phones and schedules It's a parenting discussion with a strong emphasis on relationship consistency and teamwork Key topics Supporting kids emotionally is different from supporting them academically and both matter Letting kids talk first then listening before trying to solve the problem helps build trust Timing matters when asking questions and [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

September 01, 2026

The Faith and Value of Hard Work

As Labor Day approaches Truth Talk Live explores what hard work and diligence can teach us about life faith and following God Robby Dr Dwayne Carson and their guests share stories of hard work family perseverance and learning to find balance between labor and rest The conversation also looks at what Scripture teaches about working as unto the Lord building our faith through diligent study and using our workplaces as opportunities to be a light for Christ From farming and construction to rebuilding engines and studying the Bible discover how God can use our work to shape us strengthen our [... more]