Share a commentRome didn't need another angry letter It needed a different kind of person We pick up in Titus and ask what it looks like to represent the city of God while living in the city of man especially when the surrounding culture feels morally upside down and authority feels frustrating Stephen walks through why early Christians became known as remarkable people not because they had power but because their character refused to look like the status quo We talk candidly about submission to government and where the line is drawn we obey the law until the law demands [... more]

Having an emergency fund is an important part of wise financial stewardship But building one is only half the battle You also need to know when to use it It can be tempting to dip into emergency savings whenever an unexpected expense or even an especially appealing purchase comes along But if we use those funds too freely the money may not be there when a genuine emergency arrives Proverbs offers a helpful reminder Precious treasure and oil are in a wise man's dwelling but a foolish man devours it The principle is simple wisdom prepares rather than consuming everything [... more]

Once bitten twice shy - as the saying goes That's never truer than when you've been attacked for your faith Chip explains a simple method for rebuilding that confidence after you've taken a beating for your faith ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in A P Giannini opened the Bank of Italy in San Francisco for the people other bankers tended to overlook immigrants farmers shopkeepers and working families Then just two years later the earthquake and fire devastated the city While San Francisco struggled to get back on its feet Giannini began lending money to people who needed a chance to rebuild It was the kind of banking he had imagined from the beginning The History Guy and Forbes editor-in-chief Steve Forbes share the astonishing story of how Giannini carried his idea far beyond one [... more]

America is deeply divided but what happens when those divisions collide with serious security threats and a growing crisis of trust On this episode of Truth Talk Live Peter Rosenberger examines whether a divided nation can still respond effectively to external threats and asks what genuine reconciliation would require Drawing from Scripture including Proverbs and Proverbs Peter explores the importance of truth confession accountability changed conduct and examining evidence before moving forward The conversation also turns to the role of Christians in public life biblical literacy and a challenge for listeners to read through the book of Proverbs one chapter [... more]

Stu sits down with Pastor David Chadwick of Moments of Hope Church in Charlotte North Carolina for a conversation about ministry the Gospel discipleship and reaching people right where they are David shares the story behind Community Matters Caf an outreach of Charlotte Rescue Mission that gives people recovering from addiction an opportunity to rebuild their lives through faith work and purpose He also talks about his decades of ministry in Charlotte his family serving alongside him and why he believes we are called to refire not retire [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Bob Huff grew up outside Dayton Ohio in a three-room house without indoor plumbing raised largely by a single mother who taught him that when something needed to be done you went to work Years later that lesson followed Bob and his wife Lynn into a struggling -bed nursing home they bought with borrowed for the down payment There was no staff of executives waiting for them Bob and Lynn cooked meals washed dishes painted walls cared for patients and did whatever else was necessary to keep the place running Bob shares how [... more]

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]

Share a commentPeter is near the end of his life and his words have the weight of someone who knows what failure feels like and what grace can rebuild We open Peter by watching him do something unexpected he signs his name in a way that admits both his old story and his new identity then he plants his flag on a single claim that confronts every counterfeit gospel every spiritual brand and every would-be authority figure He belongs to Jesus Christ and that belonging reshapes everything We talk through Peter's journey from the Sea of Galilee to a Scripture-quoting [... more]

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]

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]

North Carolina Supreme Court Justice Phil Berger Jr will not seek reelection to his current seat fueling speculation that he could instead pursue a run for chief justice Mitch Kokai of the John Locke Foundation joins the program to discuss Berger's announcement and what it could mean for upcoming statewide judicial races Meanwhile NOAA is planning a million rebuild of its historic Beaufort laboratory Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation also breaks down the start of absentee voting in North Carolina as ballots begin going out to voters across the state See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

North Carolina's Hurricane Helene recovery efforts are increasingly focused on addressing affordable housing needs in western communities still rebuilding from the storm Meanwhile the Greenville Police Department has scrapped plans to roll out Flock license plate reader cameras The program also covers the U S House vote to censure North Carolina Congressman Chuck Edwards following a House Ethics Committee report including Edwards' remarks from the House floor Plus the State Board of Elections is considering new absentee ballot guidance after implementation of updated rules was delayed See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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]

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is bringing the Trump administration's economic pressure campaign against Iran to Asheville as global finance leaders gather in western North Carolina Meanwhile FEMA has approved an additional million for Hurricane Helene recovery efforts as rebuilding continues across the region Andrew Pomeranz of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss Kalshi's decision to suspend NC- congressional candidate Laurie Buckhout after she traded on the outcome of her own race Plus lawmakers are returning to Raleigh for a skeleton session of the General Assembly with no business expected See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Wendy Steele kept meeting women who wanted to help their communities but believed they didn't have enough time money or experience to make a difference Then the Cincinnati banker had an idea What if women each gave pooled the money and together chose a local nonprofit to receive one transformational grant women took a chance on her idea Their first grant helped rebuild a struggling dental clinic in one of Cincinnati's poorest neighborhoods and the results went far beyond anything Steele expected Soon women across the country were calling to ask how they [... more]

David's life is marked by desperation and faithlessness, but he eventually finds trust in God's sovereignty. He is reunited with his family and surrounded by others who are desperate for God's help, and he learns to wait for God's plan to unfold. [... more]

Western North Carolina continues to recover from Hurricane Helene, with federal grants aimed at rebuilding infrastructure and strengthening the workforce. Meanwhile, Duke Energy has joined the Trump administration's ratepayer protection pledge, promising to support measures preventing households and small businesses from paying for power plants and grid infrastructure changes. The North Carolina General Assembly is also debating election laws, with a pair of rewritten bills passed by the Senate that would shorten early voting for primary elections and add performance audits for election systems. Additionally, a state representative is raising concerns about professional standards in public schools, specifically regarding a transgender music teacher at an elementary school. [... more]

The journey of rebuilding a life after captivity is a process that requires perseverance and faith in God's presence. The psalmist in Psalm 126 expresses the longing to be restored to a state of joy and freedom, just as the Israelites were released from captivity in Babylon. Similarly, when we face opposition and trials, we must remember that God is greater than our heart and will carry us through to the end, bringing us to a deeper joy and understanding of His faithfulness. [... more]

A state audit flags financial control failures in the town of Zebulon, North Carolina, with issues including excessive travel expenses and unsupported payments to consultants. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Ted Budd testifies in favor of additional disaster relief funding for Western North Carolina, citing delays and inefficiencies in the federal recovery process. The North Carolina Department of Public Instruction issues guidance on managing screen time on school-issued devices, recommending a focus on purpose and structure rather than strict time limits. [... more]