On this episode of Our American Stories Winston Churchill had seen war up close long before he was asked to lead a nation through one As a young soldier and correspondent he rode into battle came under fire and watched new weapons make killing faster and more devastating The experience never left him Churchill spent much of his life warning about the cost of war and searching for ways to prevent another catastrophe Then came May France was collapsing Nazi Germany was sweeping across Europe and Britain faced the possibility of standing alone Hillsdale College President Larry P Arnn shares [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tommy DeCarlo's story feels like a lost lyric from a Boston song He worked at Home Depot by day and sang their music at night never expecting anyone to hear him beyond a few friends Then a homemade recording traveled farther than he ever could have planned The surviving members of Boston led by guitarist and founder Tom Scholz invited him to join the band that had sold more than million albums worldwide In time DeCarlo stepped onto the same stages where Brad Delp once sang Don't Look Back and Smokin' Greg Hengler [... more]

Jesus commanded us to make disciples of all nations which means every Christian has an obligation to evangelize But is that really so different from what other religions do In this episode we compare Christianity's evangelism to the spread of Buddhism and Islam and make the case that only one of them comes without coercion Islam spread largely by the sword and a tax on those who refused to convert while Christianity has always come with an invitation not a threat We trace the roots of evangelism all the way back to Genesis and Abraham being a light unto the [... more]

Christians often say that God owns everything and that what we possess has simply been entrusted to our care We apply that principle to our income savings investments and giving But we may treat another significant asset differently the equity in our homes Harlan Accola who leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage joined the show today to discuss why homeowners particularly those approaching or already in retirement should consider home equity as part of their overall stewardship plan Home Equity Is Still Part of Your WealthFor generations many families have followed a familiar pattern buy a home pay [... more]

What happens when believers recognize that their influence doesn't end at the church doors God has placed Christians in neighborhoods workplaces schools and positions of leadership for a purpose But are we fully embracing the opportunities He has given us On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex sits down with Scott Thomson lead pastor of River of Life Church in Oroville California and a three-term city council member Drawing from his experience in both ministry and public service Scott shares his passion for church renewal and discusses what it means to faithfully engage the people and needs [... more]

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL Today's topics - It's officially time to worry about the Rams as an NFC contender - There is no clear-cut Super Bowl favorite thru weeks - Drake Maye was one-year-wonder and the Patriots will be back picking in top in the NFL Draft - Deshaun Watson will lead the Browns to the playoffs get a new contract in Cleveland - Winner of Chiefs Raiders in Week will win the AFC West - [... more]

Enoch is one of the most mysterious people in Scripture We know very little about his life yet Hebrews places him in the Hall of Faith for one simple reason he walked with God In this message from Hebrews Pastor Josh looks at the faith of Enoch and three truths we can apply to our own lives Faith walks with God Faith testifies about God Faith pleases God Enoch did not build an ark defeat an enemy or lead a nation His testimony was much simpler and much more powerful he consistently walked with God in a culture that had [... more]

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]

Prayer isn't just something we do it changes who we become In this encouraging episode Dr James Banks and host Robby Dilmore discuss how consistent faithful prayer transforms us from the inside out Drawing from Scripture personal experience and fascinating neuroscience research James explains how regular prayer can bring measurable changes to our minds reduce stress and anxiety deepen our compassion and strengthen our relationship with God Most importantly he reminds us that prayer isn't about self-improvement it's about spending time with the One who changes everything If you've ever wondered whether your prayers are making a difference this conversation [... more]

For thou art my rock and my fortress therefore for thy name's sake lead me and guide me Psalm In this psalm of misery and mercy we see David's testimony In the More [... more]

WED hr Sanders claims that the economy is thriving communsist are going after trump and all democrats are communists election fraud in minn and in there is only one side who wants the voter rolls to be cleaned claims Trump is the most pro-faith pro-life pro-liberty president colorado is in the pit of hell Talks about netenyahu coming to NY Women cant lead a bible study See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

We know what communion is but why the bread why the cup why this specifically In this episode we go deeper into yesterday's conversation and trace communion all the way back to its origins the very first Passover when God told the Hebrews to eat standing up belts fastened ready to run for their lives We work through why God commanded that same meal to be repeated every single generation not just to remember what happened but so that each person would see themselves as if they personally were there that night Dr Abidan Shah connects that idea to his [... more]

Sports Illustrated The MMQB's Albert Breer and Rich discuss Joe Brady taking the brakes off the Buffalo Bills' offense the Detroit Lions' struggles on defense if Carson Wentz can hang onto the Vikings' starting job when Kyler Murray returns from his concussion how long the Seahawks could be without Sam Darnold if Aaron Donald will suit up for the Rams on Monday Night Football and which - teams can least afford to start the season with back-to-back losses the Cleveland Browns sticking with Deshaun Watson as their QB and his Ohio State Buckeyes' blowing a -point thquarter lead to the [... more]

Rich and the guys react to the Arizona Cardinals stunning domination of the Chargers in Mike LaFleur's debut as Arizona's head coach Marcus Spears ESPN NFL Analyst and Rich break down the NFL's top Week storylines including his level of concern for the Dallas Cowboys' supposedly revamped defense the Chargers' stagnant head scratching effort in the Bolts' loss to the Cards if Carson Wentz should start for the Vikings in Week even if Kyler Murray is cleared to play after suffering a concussion against the Packers how much longer the Browns can stick with Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders as [... more]

The old saying goes He who fails to plan plans to fail But even good plans can lead to disappointment if they leave God out Dr Tony Evans explains how to make plans with the right perspective and why our future ultimately belongs in God's hands [... more]

Nearly North Carolina voters requested absentee ballots during the first week they were available as voting gets underway ahead of the November election Meanwhile the North Carolina DMV is preparing for a statewide rollout of mobile identification even as questions remain over privacy and data security Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss backlash facing a North Carolina House candidate over comments describing an incident as an attack on U S soil Plus new polling shows former Gov Roy Cooper continuing to lead Republican Michael Whatley in North Carolina's U S Senate race See omnystudio com listener [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Lori Coan was on her second date with a boy she wasn't sure about when something happened that would change her mind and her life A group of troublemakers tripped a girl with polio sending her sprawling in front of everyone Most of the students laughed or looked away Lori's date didn't He jumped up helped the girl to her feet and gave her dignity back in a moment when she had been robbed of it To Lori that simple act of courage said more than words ever could That boy would later [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the planes struck the World Trade Center on September Cantor Fitzgerald was left devastated The investment firm's offices spanned the upper floors of the North Tower leaving no chance of escape In less than an hour employees were gone more lives than any other company lost that day Among them was the brother of CEO Howard Lutnick For Lutnick the grief was immediate and deeply personal but so was the responsibility He had to lead a company hollowed out by tragedy while caring for the families who had lost everything What followed [... more]

A weekly staple on 'The Rich Eisen Show' since 'Overreaction Monday' is now also an extended podcast with Rich and Chris Brockman debating the latest in the NFL Today's topics - This will be the first year since that there won't be new playoff teams - Fernando Mendoza will lead the Raiders in passing yards and he will be OROY finalist - At the end of the season the top QBs will look completely different - If Dallas wins Super Bowl we'll be talking about Dak as the best Cowboys QB of all-time - Jesse Minter will have Ravens fans [... more]

What happens when you sell your house sell your vehicles buy a camper and Jeep and set out to tour America with no fixed timeline On this episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita Koloff sits down with Bucky and Renee Griffith a couple who have chosen to step out in faith and embrace an entirely new chapter of life After nearly years of marriage they sold virtually everything they owned and hit the road in their camper The Blessing Their journey is about far more than seeing the Grand Canyon Yellowstone the Badlands and other incredible sights across America [... more]

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]

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]

Grades Sports Friends Faith Future It's ridiculously easy to turn your teenager's life into your personal report card Melissa Kruger author of Parenting with Hope gets honest about Christian parenting of teens when perhaps despite the evidence you want desperately to get it right What if our good intentions are quietly piling pressure on our kids And how do we stay close when their choices and their future aren't ours to control Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website Get Melissa's book Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop Read and watch [... more]

In our inclusive world believers and nonbelievers alike are arguing that multiple religions can lead to God But tolerating other beliefs won't help anybody get into heaven Dr Robert Jeffress shares why avoiding the truth about salvation will only hinder people from being saved To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Moving parts abound on this episode which starts off with some Brewers Cubs discussion as the Brewers NL Central lead is now up to games Jake Kocorowski of Badgers Observer on the volleyball team's start to their season plus a look at the football team before they start theirs Jake Newborn of the Wisconsin Bike Fed teams up with The Winklerverse And voicemails Hosted by Simplecast an AdsWizz company See https pcm adswizz com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising [... more]

Your sweet kid turned into a teenager and apparently you're embarrassing now How do you stay close without clinging set limits without making every conversation a lecture and keep fear from running the show Melissa Kruger author of Parenting with Hope gets real about how to parent a teenager when the stakes feel higher the eye rolls get stronger and you desperately want to get this right Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website Get Melissa's book Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop Read and watch Josh McDowell speak about rules [... more]

Medicare may be one of the most important and confusing financial decisions you make in retirement Between enrollment deadlines late penalties Medicare Advantage Medigap prescription coverage and income-based premiums there are plenty of decisions to navigate And because some choices can have long-term financial consequences understanding the basics before you enroll is an important part of wise stewardship Eddie Holland Senior Private Wealth Advisor and Partner at Blue Trust as well as a CFP CPA and Certified Kingdom Advisor recently joined Faith Finance to help simplify Medicare and explain some of the most important planning considerations Understanding Medicare Parts A [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - Just when you thought we heard the last of ers scammer Daejon Love there's a mugshot to talk about Then Virginia Football Head Coach Tony Elliott joins the show Plus Tony Romo says he owns completely on the mistakes he made that lead to his arrest Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

What does it mean to truly thrive as a Christian In this episode Matthew Weathers challenges young believers to reject mediocrity live boldly for God's glory and lead with courage in a culture that desperately needs the Gospel Drawing from Luke he explains how Jesus modeled intentional growth in wisdom stature and favor with God and others Hear how biblical truth discipline courage and a focus on Christ can equip the next generation to live with purpose and make a lasting Kingdom impact [... more]

Jesus clearly stated I am the way and the truth and the life No one comes to the Father except through me Yet Christians are being typecast as hateful and intolerant for teaching the exclusive claims of Christ Dr Robert Jeffress shares why only Jesus can offer eternal life To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

This week on The Alex McFarland Show recorded live at NRB in Nashville Tennessee Alex welcomes special guest June Hunt for a powerful and inspiring conversation about forgiveness extending an olive branch and finding healing after we've been hurt June shares the deeply personal story of how God used her to help lead her father to Christ But before God transformed her father's heart He first began a transformative work in June's own heart Through her story June offers biblical wisdom and heartfelt encouragement about what it truly means to forgive extend grace and trust God with even the most [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST CARL TRUEMAN author The Desecration of ManIf you're a Christian you likely find yourself gobsmacked utterly astonished at the craziness you see all around you in society such as How abortion the killing of unborn babies is celebratedHow living together before marriage is promoted as necessary to ascertain compatibilityHow boys can purportedly become girls and vice versa and how hospitals and doctors are more than willing to remove private parts to transition How two men can marry and then choose a woman out of a catalog to be artificially inseminated by one of them to carry [... more]

We all make mistakes a lot of us make the same ones over and over In this episode we welcome back our friend Dr John Check pastor and author to talk about his new book Experience Is What You Get Right After You Need It and what real mistake recovery actually looks like We dig into the difference between a mistake and an infraction why Type A personalities have such a hard time processing failure and why it matters to understand your own wiring and the wiring of the people you lead Dr Check shares practical tools he's used for [... more]

In this episode of Finding Purpose Russ Andrews continues his study of Hosea exploring Israel's journey from judgment to restoration Through Israel's unfaithfulness God's discipline and His enduring love Russ shows how God's judgment is ultimately intended to lead people toward repentance and restoration [... more]

What do you do when life feels like too much to carry In Psalm - David writes from a place of weakness exhaustion and overwhelming circumstances His answer was not to simply become stronger Instead he cried out to God and prayed Lead me to the rock that is higher than I When you feel overwhelmed God invites you to cry out climb higher remember His faithfulness and abide in His presence You don't overcome an overwhelmed heart by becoming stronger You overcome an overwhelmed heart by becoming anchored to Someone stronger than you Steady Anchored Psalm FaithOverFear TrustGod ChristianSermon [... more]

Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a familiar picture two men building two houses One builds on rock The other builds on sand When the storms come only one house remains standing The difference isn't the weather Both houses face the storm The difference is the foundation That picture from Matthew offers a helpful way to think about our financial lives Job losses medical expenses market declines and unexpected bills eventually test every household The question is whether our financial lives are built on something strong enough to withstand them John Cortines a Family Office Advisor with Blue [... more]

Man Up Show Faith Fatherhood Marriage the Call to Man Up Nikita Koloff sits down with Roy Jones for a powerful conversation about faith marriage fatherhood adoption perseverance and what it truly means to man up Roy shares the remarkable story of how he and his wife Lisa welcomed their daughter Alina into their family through adoption and how God guided their journey every step of the way The conversation goes deeper into the importance of praying with your spouse leading your family spiritually being an engaged father and modeling integrity for your children Roy also opens up about his [... more]

Risk is unavoidable in investing and in life But not all risks deserve equal attention It is easy to focus primarily on the probability that something will happen If an investment career move or financial strategy has a high likelihood of succeeding we may assume it is a good decision But Mark Biller Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing suggests another question may be even more important If things go wrong how wrong could they go That shift from focusing on probabilities to considering consequences can help us make wiser financial decisions and protect ourselves from risks that could permanently [... more]

NFL Network Analyst Daniel Jeremiah tells Rich how the injury to starting Center Tyler Biadasz impacts Mike McDaniel's new Los Angeles Chargers offense explains why L A 's nd-year RB Omarion Hampton could lead the NFL in rushing this season reveals his pick as the Philadelphia Eagles and Cincinnati Bengals as his top overlooked Super Bowl contenders in the NFC and AFC says why Cardinals QB Carson Beck could be a starter before fellow rookie Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza and weighs in on the impressive debut of Rams QB Ty Simpson In this week's Power Rankings Rich reveal his list [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]