Building a strong relationship with your child is crucial for their emotional and psychological development. By practicing unconditional love, scheduled time, focused attention, consistent communication, and meaningful touching, you can create a safe and loving environment that fosters trust and understanding. Additionally, praying together and having fun as a family can help strengthen your bond and provide a sense of security for your child. Effective parenting requires constant repair and ongoing maintenance, but with the right approach, you can help your child develop into a confident and capable individual. [... more]

Raising kids in today's world can be challenging, but effective parenting begins with a clear target: helping children become holy like Christ. This requires a parent's intentional effort to model the behavior they want their kids to emulate, and to build strong relationships that bond their hearts together. By following biblical principles, parents can navigate the complexities of raising kids and create a godly home that ripples for generations. [... more]

Jesus teaches that personal discipline and external righteousness are not enough to deepen our relationship with God. He emphasizes the importance of internal relationship with God, where our actions flow from a heart that loves and trusts Him. This means that our spiritual activities, such as prayer, giving, and fasting, should be motivated by a desire to know and love God, rather than to impress others or earn His favor. By focusing on our relationship with God, we can experience the freedom and joy that comes from living a life that is pleasing to Him. [... more]

Chip Ingram discusses the potential downsides of personal discipline, highlighting the importance of true righteousness and a relationship with God. He explores Jesus' Sermon on the Mount, emphasizing the need to move beyond external righteousness and performance to a deeper, heart-level connection with God. [... more]

Developing clear-cut objectives and making advanced decisions can help individuals achieve spiritual growth and live a life of purpose. By focusing on the rewards and consequences of their actions, people can cultivate discipline and avoid regret. Building a community of believers and seeking support from others is also crucial for a successful faith journey. [... more]

Living a life of biblical discipline requires putting first things first, prioritizing what matters most, and developing self-control through delayed gratification. This involves making advance decisions, trusting in God's grace, and allowing the Holy Spirit to produce discipline in our lives. [... more]

Robin John, CEO of Eventide Asset Management, shares his journey from an immigrant child struggling in school to co-founder and CEO of a faith-based investment firm. He discusses how investing can be more than financial, but also deeply spiritual, and how businesses can promote human flourishing through their products and practices. [... more]

Investors can use indexes as guideposts to make sure their investments are getting closer to their future goals. Buying and holding index funds can pay off in the long run, and it's essential to consider the impact of actively trading stocks. A faith-based approach to investing can help individuals align their values with their investments, and using indexes can be a way to do this while still achieving market returns. [... more]

Getting the big things right in investing involves creating a plan, choosing a strategy with care, committing to it, and sticking with it. It's about focusing on the right mix of investments, measuring results, and letting go of daily market news and the what-if game. [... more]

Becoming aware of your spiritual state and making time for reflection can help you recalibrate your walk with God and thrive in the Christian life. By recognizing your insecurities and the pressures of the world, you can focus on your to-be list and prioritize your relationships and spiritual growth. [... more]

Quitting bad habits in investing can lead to financial security. Mark Biller discusses six bad habits to quit, including standing on the sidelines, waiting for a low-risk entry point, and making things needlessly complicated. He emphasizes the importance of owning well-managed growing businesses, such as stocks, and making a long-term commitment to beat inflation. [... more]

Building strong relationships with children is crucial for their development and character formation. Godly parents model the behavior they want their kids to emulate, practice what they preach, and create an environment of love and connection. By communicating unconditional love, scheduled time, focused attention, eye contact, meaningful touching, having fun together, and praying together, parents can build a strong bond with their children and help them become God-honoring adults. [... more]

Godly parents create an environment where their children can learn and grow, responding to God's purpose and agenda. They set clear objectives, practice what they preach, and focus on their children's character development, rather than their success or happiness. [... more]

Send us a textGUEST ANDREW DeBARTOLO Director of Operations Liberty Coalition CanadaTo borrow a popular term today the United States is in transition Whereas the nation once identified as a broadly Christian nation the Declaration of Independence refers multiple times to the Christian God a real transition in contrast to the imagined transitions and marriages of the transvestite homosexual movement has and is taking place to a present-day post-Christian neo-pagan nation where Satanic statues are displayed in state capitol buildings and a reworked Marxist-based anti-Christian religion of woke-ism has captured many minds and all institutions How and why has this [... more]

The podcast discusses various topics including the national security threat posed by Russia, the Ukraine funding bill, and the importance of border security. It also touches on the FISA reform bill and the need for accountability in government. The hosts express skepticism about the government's claims of a national security threat and question the motives behind the Ukraine funding bill. [... more]

Chip Ingram emphasizes the importance of delayed gratification and advanced decision making in achieving clear-cut objectives and maintaining discipline. He shares personal anecdotes and biblical examples to illustrate the concept of prioritizing what is truly important and making decisions that align with one's values and goals. [... more]

Biblical financial stewardship is about making financial decisions that align with God's principles, not just following a set of rules. Faith-based investing allows Christians to align their values with their investments, and research shows that it's possible to get a great return while doing so. When it comes to inheritance, the Bible encourages giving to support God's work, but it's a decision that should be made carefully, considering the potential implications. [... more]

Rob West discusses various financial topics with guests, including values-based investing, international investing, retirement planning, debt management, and pension distribution, providing guidance on making informed financial decisions. [... more]

Commitment to biblical financial principles requires determination, planning, patience, and even sacrifice. Living with faith and integrity in your finances and your life results in peace, contentment, and even joy. When you serve God with your finances, you'll participate in his work of mercy and blessing for people around you. [... more]

Joel Rosenberg, an expert on the Middle East, discusses the recent attack on Israel by Hamas, which he believes was directed by Iran. He explains the motivations behind the attack and the potential consequences for the region. Rosenberg also talks about the spiritual state of Israel and the role of Christians in praying for the nation and its leaders. [... more]

Investing involves setting clear financial objectives, such as safety, income, and growth, to achieve long-term financial goals. Understanding the trade-offs between these objectives is crucial for making informed investment decisions. Additionally, managing debt through debt management programs and credit counseling can help individuals achieve financial stability and improve their credit scores. [... more]

On Pentecost Sunday, Pastor Jonathan Laurie explores how to know God's will, emphasizing the importance of seeking God's pleasure and pursuing a life of obedience. He discusses the concept of spiritual transformation, the role of baptism and communion in a believer's life, and the need for repentance and faith. [... more]

Jesus' brothers were unbelievers who didn't understand his divine schedule, but later became believers after witnessing his resurrection. Understanding God's time is crucial for living a purposeful life, and believers must represent Jesus clearly to a world in desperate need. [... more]

Jesus' unwavering priority was building up the lives of men he would release into the world, not just performing miracles or teaching people, but training them to be his disciples and send them out to spread his message, which is the key to successful world evangelism. [... more]

Jesus Christ's sacrifice on the cross is the culmination of God's plan to rescue and adopt all lost children, demonstrating his love and opening the path to heaven. [... more]

Raising kids in a defective world requires a clear-cut objective, helping them become like Jesus, and developing their character and spiritual engagement with Christ. Effective parenting begins with positive, clear-cut objectives, and practicing what you preach, modeling for your kids what God wants you to do. [... more]

Developing clear-cut objectives and prioritizing what matters most is key to achieving a balanced life and fulfilling one's purpose. By making advanced decisions and practicing delayed gratification, individuals can cultivate discipline and live a life that honors God. [... more]

Pastor J.D. Greer explores the true wonder of God becoming man, urging listeners to look at the Christmas story with fresh eyes and discover the majesty and glory of what God has done. He emphasizes the importance of Christ being preeminent in our worship, affections, objectives, and church, and shares personal anecdotes and biblical teachings to illustrate this concept. [... more]

Presenting everyone mature in Christ is the goal of every believer, and it is the privilege and responsibility of pastors to motivate their flock to grow in their faith. This is achieved by reminding them of all the things that are theirs in Christ, and by applying the truth of God's Word to their lives. [... more]