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A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 18, 2026

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 14, 2026

A Different Bill of Rights Part 1 (Luke 6:27-36)

Share a commentThe Golden Rule is easy to quote and hard to live especially when the other person is hostile unfair or publicly against you We sit with Jesus' words in Luke and watch him overturn the normal you scratch my back I'll scratch yours way of life What he offers is not self-protection or a strategy to win the culture wars but a deeply disruptive way to be human that starts with one command love your enemies From there we wrestle with a tension many Christians feel but rarely name the difference between the American Bill of Rights and [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 03, 2026

The Two Ages

Christians live in the tension of two overlapping ages this present age of groaning and the age to come when Christ will make all things new Today Guy Waters helps us understand this recurring theme in Paul's writings Request Guy Waters' digital teaching series The Life and Theology of Paul with your donation You'll also receive the digital study guide and companion ebook https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher Guy Waters is James M Baird Jr Professor of New Testament at Reformed Theological Seminary in Jackson MS and a teaching elder in the Presbyterian Church in America Renewing Your [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 29, 2026

Keep Swimming! (2 Peter 1:6)

Share a commentPressure has a way of stripping life down to what's real We start with Paul's blunt relieving honesty believers can be afflicted perplexed and even struck down yet not crushed not forsaken not destroyed That tension sets up a bigger question how do you stay under the weight without giving up your faith your obedience or your hope We tell a gripping story from church history in France when the Huguenots were hunted and forced into hidden worship The life of Marie Durand brings the theme into sharp focus imprisoned at offered freedom if she recanted she refused [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

September 23, 2026

Does God Judge His Own People Too?

We are mortal creatures created for eternity and that should shape how we live But there's one uncomfortable truth we have to reckon with first everybody wants to go to heaven just not right now In this episode we launch a new mini-series on eternity starting with the one place theology has to begin God as judge We work through why holiness not love or mercy alone is the hub that everything else about God's character flows from and why judgment isn't in tension with love but a natural outflow of it We dig into a real theological disagreement over [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 15, 2026

Do Babies Really Go To Heaven Part 2 (2 Samuel 12:14-23)

Share a commentThe question isn't academic if you've ever held an ultrasound photo walked out of a hospital empty-handed or wondered what God does with the smallest lives We take the most tender and controversial question head-on do miscarried stillborn aborted and newborn children go to heaven and what does the Bible actually say We start with Romans tracing the contrast between Adam's disobedience and Jesus Christ's obedience and why Paul's many will be made righteous can't be reduced to a narrow adult-only category From there we tackle the foundational claims underneath the whole debate life begins at God-ordained conception [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 02, 2026

At The Table Of Grace Part 2 (2 Samuel 9 )

Share a commentA new king usually cleans house David does the opposite He calls for a nationwide search to find a living relative of Saul the very house that once hunted him and he names his motive without flinching he wants to show the kindness of God That single choice turns Samuel into a masterclass on grace covenant love and what it means to be welcomed when you expect to be rejected We walk through the tension of the search the slippery role of Ziba and the haunting detail that the last heir is crippled in his feet Instead of [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

September 01, 2026

The Met Gala's Anti-Semitic Disaster Exposed

Convicted H tler-loving haute-couture designer John Galliano finally caved to outcry and bowed out of a planned Met Gala celebration for him Will Anne Hathaway have to answer questions about her past words on abortion in promoting her new film Leaked audio is released of J D Vance with the Republican Jewish Coalition completely ducking any political questions about his relationship with Tucker Carlson Army Secretary Dan Driscoll has resigned following months of tension with Pete Hegseth Dana reveals the connections of Driscoll's history and speculates on the real goal Canadian PM Mark Carney is upset that America is making [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

September 01, 2026

The Uniqueness Principle: Rethinking Inheritance with Ron Blue

Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave it requires careful thought prayer and an understanding of each child's unique circumstances Ron Blue co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship calls this the uniqueness principle Equal Love Doesn't Always Require Equal Treatment Studies show that many [... more]

Love Worth Finding

Adrian Rogers

August 26, 2026

When the String Snaps

Perhaps one of the greatest obstacles to the music of marriage is tension in the home Too much stress is dangerous to the home our health and our happiness In this message Adrian Rogers reveals four things to relieve stress in our families when the string snaps [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

August 25, 2026

Your Obedience and Your Calling

The truth is your calling from God may not always thrill you Dr Tony Evans examines the tension between selfishness and submission and explains why obedience is essential to fulfilling God's purpose even when His direction takes us somewhere we would rather not go [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 25, 2026

Misled By A Misguided Heart Part 2 (1 Samuel 27, 29, 30)

Share a commentPanic loves to sound like wisdom It tells you to move fast trust your gut and do whatever it takes to feel safe again That's exactly where David is in Samuel to and we follow the chain reaction as his perfect plan seems to work at first then traps him conniving in enemy territory cornered into an unthinkable battle crushed by loss at Ziklag and finally corrected when he seeks God instead of his own instincts We talk through why listening to your heart can be dangerous especially when discouragement is twisting your thoughts into something that feels [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

August 22, 2026

God's Justice vs My Justice After Hours

Justice Everyone wants it Everyone defines it differently But what if our view of justice is shaped more by our emotions than by God's truth In this thought-provoking episode of Masculine Journey After Hours the guys continue their conversation on the tension between man's desire for justice and God's perfect justice Through personal stories biblical insight and memorable movie scenes they wrestle with questions that every believer eventually faces The clips are from Band of Brothers To Kill a Mockingbird and The Pledge of Allegiance Explained by Red Skelton When should we trust God instead of taking matters into our [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 18, 2026

The Cat and the Mouse Part 1 (1 Samuel 23-24)

Share a commentOne moment Two completely different conclusions about what God's will must be That's the tension we sit in as we follow David's flight from Saul through Samuel and where the chase feels nonstop the accusations are unfair and the danger is real If you've ever felt hunted at work misjudged by family or punished for doing the right thing David's story meets you right where you are not with slogans but with a gritty lived-in faith We walk through David's decision to rescue Keilah even while he's a fugitive only to be betrayed by the very people he [... more]

Dana Loesch Show

Dana Loesch

August 14, 2026

Why Democrats Aren't Fighting This Shift Anymore

The rise of authoritarianism and post-liberalism in the US, the impact of gun control laws on suppressor ownership, the Texas Senate race between Paxton and Tallerico, the Islamification of Dearborn, and the importance of freedom of speech and women's health. [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

August 12, 2026

Escaping the Comparison Trap with Jim Rasmussen

The comparison trap can lead to a focus on material wealth and self-worth, but a biblical perspective on finances emphasizes generosity, gratitude, and faith-based decision-making. Certified Kingdom Advisors like Jim Rasmussen help individuals and families align their financial plans with their values and purpose, seeking God's kingdom first and living a life of contentment and stewardship. [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

August 08, 2026

Get 'Em, God!

Imprecatory prayers, a concept where believers ask God to bring justice and vengeance, are explored in Scripture, including the Psalms and Revelation. Dr. James Banks discusses the importance of praying for justice, especially in situations where evil is being perpetrated, while also emphasizing the need for forgiveness and a pure heart in prayer. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 06, 2026

An Unlikely King Part 2 (I Samuel 16:1-13)

David, a young shepherd, is anointed by Samuel as the future king of Israel, despite being unimpressive by conventional standards. This event is divinely planned and demonstrates God's ability to choose and use individuals for His purposes, regardless of their outward appearance or abilities. [... more]

Ignite the Light Ministries

Wyatt Cudd

August 01, 2026

Defined by Fire: The Apostles' Creed & the Battle for Truth

The Apostles' Creed is a summary of Christian faith, unifying believers under one declared doctrine and guarding against false teaching. It is based on the entirety of scripture and serves as a tool to share the gospel with others, capturing their attention and conveying the core tenets of our faith. The creed's roots are in the Bible, with early creeds used in the Old Testament and New Testament, and its style is similar to oral traditions and poetic expressions, such as the Genesis account of creation. [... more]