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Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 22, 2026

Are You Praying Like You Really Need God?

Most of us pray like everything is under control as if we're just dropping in to say hi to a buddy But what if God is looking for a little desperation from us We walk through Jesus' two parables on prayer the friend at midnight in Luke and the unjust judge in Luke Then we ask what how much more means for the way we pray and how we can come to God with real need Is Your Prayer Life Too Casual Are We Ready for What We Ask For Two Parables One Question How Much More God Is Not [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 21, 2026

The Divine Purpose of the Family

Everybody wants a happy family but happiness alone isn't the ultimate purpose of the home Dr Tony Evans explains why God created the family as a foundational part of His Kingdom plan and how understanding that purpose can strengthen our relationships [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 21, 2026

Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve?

Most of us think of sin as a mistake but what if it's actually a debt we can never repay And what does Jesus' parable of the two debtors say about the One who paid it for us We walk through Luke and the woman who washed Jesus' feet with her tears Then we look at why Simon the Pharisee missed the point and how we can avoid missing it too Death Taxes and Debt Why Good Works Can't Pay the Debt Would You Have Done Better Than Adam and Eve Why Did Jesus Teach in Parables One Woman Two [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 20, 2026

You Already Have Blessings You Haven't Noticed

God has already given us blessings that can't be bought can't be earned and can't be taken away and many of us have never noticed them What are these spiritual blessings and what do they have to do with why we worship We walk through Ephesians and what Paul says we have in Christ hear a clip from our Ephesians series and take your calls Then we look at a scene from heaven that can change how we worship on Sunday What If You Already Have the Greatest Blessings God Is Good Even to People Who Ignore Him Redemption Is [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 19, 2026

Is Worship Just the Warm-Up Before the Sermon?

Why does everyone stand up and sing together before the sermon Is worship really about the music or is something much bigger happening when God's people gather We head into Ephesians hear Psalm in a clip from our Ephesians series and take your calls on what worship means to you What Is Worship Really Why Does Church Singing Seem So Odd If You Don't Like Singing What About Heaven Worship Together Is Not Optional Why We Gather Callers and Hebrews Support the showDr Shah writes a personal letter every week reflections on Scripture faith and living it out with clarity [... more]

Delight in Grace

Grace Bible Church Rich Powell

October 19, 2026

Walking In The Fire Daniel 3:19-25

Chuck Swindoll said we are all faced with innumerable opportunities brilliantly disguised as impossible situations In Daniel - God shows His greatness and His faithfulness to His people making Himself known to all who stood watching including the king of Babylon But what if Shadrach Meshach and Abednego had simply caved to the king's demands In this message Pastor Rich reminds us to trust God with abandon Let's listen in This message titled Walking in the Fire was first preached at Grace Bible Church in Winston Salem on February To hear the next message in the Daniel Series check in [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 18, 2026

Stand Still Go Forward

Introduction The Tension Between Fear and Purpose Thank you everybody here in the house You may be seated And those that are joining us online God be with you Thank you for being with us in this prayer meeting We are truly believing that God's going to do a miracle in your life not just right now but in the days ahead as well This message tonight is called Stand Still Go Forward It's an unusual title Stand Still Go Forward I want to start in Psalm Father I thank you Lord Jesus Christ We are truly at a crisis [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 16, 2026

The Part of the Prodigal Son Story Everyone Forgets

You may have wandered away from God but the story of the prodigal son shows us how God sees us when we come back It's one of the best-known parables Jesus told but is it really about the younger son We walk through why Jesus told this parable and who he was speaking to in Luke Then we look at the Pharisees the lost sheep the lost coin and the brother who stayed home The Kind of Lost No GPS Can Fix The Parable Everyone Misunderstands Why the Pharisees Cared Who Jesus Ate With The Dinner Where Jesus Called Them [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 15, 2026

The Lord of the Kingdom Agenda

Too many Christians spend their lives playing defense simply trying to survive another day Dr Tony Evans explains how recognizing Christ's authority changes our perspective and allows us to move forward with purpose instead of constantly retreating from the enemy [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 15, 2026

What the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Really Means

There's a real place called hell and a lot of churches won't even preach on it But Jesus spoke about it often so why have we gone quiet We walk through what salvation really rescues us from and why the stakes matter Then we look at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew and what it says about the end of the age Why Churches Won't Preach on Hell Why Jesus Told Parables and Why Hell Matters The Most Misunderstood Parable The Message That Saved My Wife Why Hasn't Judgment Begun When Judgment Comes and What to [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 15, 2026

Saying Yes! to Christ’s Call, Part 3

Mark Nearly everyone longs for a clear sense of purpose yet leaving the familiar behind is another matter entirely When Jesus called His first disciples beside the Sea of Galilee He didn't issue a theological lecture He simply said Follow Me From Mark Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the Savior's call on Simon Andrew James and John Jesus' call was personal authoritative and transformational turning fishermen into fishers of men Consider what Jesus may be asking you to leave behind and where He's leading Saying yes to Christ's call is the most significant decision you will ever make [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 14, 2026

The Need for the Kingdom Agenda

There's more to life than simply moving from one day to the next Dr Tony Evans explains the spiritual conflict taking place behind the scenes and why God's Kingdom Agenda is necessary for understanding our purpose and responding to the battle around us [... more]

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Skip Heitzig

October 14, 2026

Flight EXO02 - Part B

Pastor Skip reveals the surprising purpose behind the Bible's eye-for-an-eye command and what it teaches you about resisting the urge to get even [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 14, 2026

Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?

Everybody has an opinion on where America is headed but a lot of Christians plan to stay home on election day We take your calls live and ask why and what the Bible says about it We walk through why we vote biblical values why we look at a candidate's platform instead of their offers and what pastors can say from the pulpit Then we look at Timothy the lesser of two evils and what to do if you're thinking of running for office Why Christians Are Talking Politics Vote the Platform Not the Offer What Pastors Can Say From [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 14, 2026

James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 2 of 2)

James Brown CBS host of The NFL Today shares his personal faith journey family story and transformation through Jesus Christ Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother's faith and discipline his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball and the moment in his mid- s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment He emphasizes the importance of responsibility humility and walking the talk as a Christian both in family life and public influence The conversation also explores themes of racial unity the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges and the lasting impact [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 14, 2026

Saying Yes! to Christ’s Call, Part 2

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 14, 2026

Predestination

God does not merely extend the opportunity for sinners to be saved He unfailingly accomplishes His purpose to redeem His chosen people Today R C Sproul studies the implications of the doctrine of predestination Download Truths We Confess R C Sproul's ebook commentary on the Westminster Confession with your donation today https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all [... more]