On this episode of Our American Stories for generations of Boston Red Sox fans heartbreak became part of the experience After winning the World Series in the team sold Babe Ruth to the New York Yankees and went years without another championship enduring crushing losses in and again in Boston Red Sox writer Sean McAdam tells how the so-called Curse of the Bambino took hold and how the Red Sox finally broke it Led by Theo Epstein's unconventional roster a clubhouse full of self-described idiots and one of the greatest comebacks in baseball history Boston rallied from a - deficit [... more]

We all long for redemption someone willing to pay the price to set things right A costly deal at the city gate becomes a stunning picture of redeeming love In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller reveals five ways Ruth's story foreshadows Jesus Discover the Redeemer who paid it all and why no mess is beyond His grace This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists [... more]

Anyone can do the right thing when there's no pressure but pressure reveals our character A risky midnight plan becomes a test of integrity for Ruth and Boaz In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller unpacks four bold moves of costly obedience Discover how letting go of outcomes may be the bravest step of faith we take This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists to [... more]

What do we do when hope is in sight but God tells us to wait Weary of waiting Naomi schemes to make her longed-for redemption happen In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller shares three warnings of wrong timing methods and motives Discover why the gift is never greater than the Giver and why He's enough This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists to bring [... more]

Anyone who's ever grieved deeply knows how easy it is to start closing off surviving becoming bitter Naomi was there until something small started her heart beating again In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller takes us through Naomi's transformation to show us how to get back to life and hope What if God's kindness to us is only just beginning This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before Antonin Scalia joined the Supreme Court he was wrestling with a question that would define his career What is a judge supposed to do when the law produces a result he doesn't personally like Scalia's answer was that judges should follow the law rather than their own preferences an idea that helped shape his growing commitment to textualism and originalism James Rosen author of Scalia Rise to Greatness continues Scalia's story through his years as a lawyer professor government official and federal judge He also shares the story of Scalia's marriage to [... more]

Women currently control the majority of wealth in the United States and their financial influence is growing But perhaps the more important question isn't simply how much wealth women will steward It's what they want that wealth to accomplish Julie Wilson President of Women Doing Well joins the show today to share some new research conducted in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith Giving that offers an encouraging look at how Christian women are approaching generosity The findings reveal women who are engaged discerning and increasingly intentional about aligning their financial decisions with their faith values relationships and sense [... more]

Grief and loss can make us feel helpless and powerless Naomi Ruth and Boaz are all learning the same life lesson at the same time In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller walks us through three powerful realities so we don't become victims of our circumstances What does proactive dependence upon God look like This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists to bring glory to [... more]

There's a kind of love that stays even when there's nothing left to gain It's costly and sacrificial but it's a source of hope In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller explains the Hebrew word for love hesed providing examples through Naomi then Ruth and most importantly through God How can we become people who live out hesed love with one another This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour [... more]

When life is full of grief we can easily become bitter Naomi and Ruth's worlds were shattered but God's mercies were pursuing them in the shadows In this message from Ruth Pastor Philip Miller shows us three realities to run to when navigating grief God is inviting us to come running to the reality of who He is This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https moodyoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Moody Church Hour and Living Hope exists to [... more]

The hosts discuss the MLB trade deadline, the Spider-Man movie, and the Marvel Cinematic Universe, as well as the WWE SummerSlam event and the potential for an MLB lockout. They also touch on the Babe Ruth conspiracy theory and look forward to the 2030 World Cup in Spain, Morocco, and Portugal. [... more]

God is timeless, existing outside of the linear progression of time. He allows believers to enter into a different realm, known as the Christ time, where they can see and interact with the past and future as if it's happening now. This concept is rooted in scripture, particularly in the books of Romans and Hebrews, where Paul describes the promises made to Abraham and the faith of the heroes of the Bible as if they're happening in the present. By entering into this realm, believers can find encouragement, hope, and confidence in their walk with God, and can see themselves as part of a larger story of faith that transcends time and space. [... more]

Jacob's blessing of Ephraim and Manasseh in the land of Egypt serves as a reminder of the importance of passing on our faith to the next generation. Rachel Ruth shares her own experiences of spending time with her family and grandparents, and how it has shaped her life. She emphasizes the need to share our testimony and the gospel with our children, grandchildren, and others, and to be bold in speaking up for Jesus. [... more]

Joseph's story is a powerful example of how to suffer well and glorify God in the midst of adversity. Despite facing numerous challenges, including temptation, betrayal, and imprisonment, Joseph remained faithful and focused on God's plan and purpose. His story teaches us the importance of conviction, perseverance, and trust in God's sovereignty, and encourages us to seek God's guidance and strength in our own times of suffering. [... more]

God's faithfulness is not passive, but an action that requires us to be faithful to Him in our attitude, especially in the midst of suffering. The story of Joseph in Genesis teaches us to trust God's plan and to bring Him glory through our attitude, even in the face of hardship and adversity. [... more]

Heaven is a physical place where God the Father lives with his loved ones, and it's a populated place inside by the Lord, a lamb, and his loved ones. The city has 12 foundations, 12 gates made of a single pearl, and the streets are of pure gold. Heaven is a place of great beauty, glory, and light, where there's no more suffering or death, and it's a place of fellowship, marriage feast, and dancing. On the other hand, hell is a place of great suffering, weeping, gnashing of teeth, and it's a place of physical torment, described as a bottomless pit, a lake, and a fire. The best part of hell is that people there are totally devoid of God's presence, and they'll never see his face, never know his name, never be in his presence. [... more]

Heaven is a prepared place, perfect and physical, where God will live with his people and wipe away every tear. It's a place where there's no separation, no scars, and no suffering. A place where God's glory is resplendent and where every detail is made with love, just for you. [... more]

A man recounts his childhood and the devastating flood that took his mother's life, and how he found solace in writing and photography to cope with his grief and change his story. [... more]

The story of Little Debbie, a beloved snack cake brand, begins in the Great Depression when O.D. and Ruth McKee started selling Virginia Dare cakes out of the back of their car. The couple's innovative ideas and family values helped their business thrive, and their granddaughter Debbie became the face of the brand, which is still family-owned today. [... more]