North Carolina State Treasurer Brad Briner is warning that Atrium Health's new affordability program could accelerate financial problems for the State Health Plan by shifting additional costs onto taxpayers and plan members Atrium maintains its program will help reduce out-of-pocket expenses for patients Meanwhile new data shows teacher vacancies across North Carolina declined even before recently approved pay raises took effect Andy Jackson of the John Locke Foundation joins the program with the latest mail-voting numbers showing turnout running nearly below the same point in the midterm election Plus the U S Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a Fourth Circuit [... more]

Prayer can draw us closer to God but effective prayer also requires persistence patience and trust Dr Tony Evans explores what it means to pray fervently while waiting for God to move in His own timing [... more]

What do you say to someone who's fallen away from the faith especially when you care deeply about them Is there a way to sensitively deal with the situation without coming across as holier than thou Chip lays out a few strategies to help you effectively talk with your friend or loved one ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

WED HR Pastor Ernie Sanders and Wendy Wilson discuss Al Gore and his claims of Global Warming False profits and misleading reads a DOJ report on the Epstein files Wendy Wilson talks about side effects of Drug Therapy See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Share a commentCriticism can harden you or soften you and the difference shows up in how you treat people who have nothing to offer you We start with a surprising window into Abraham Lincoln's presidency mocked daily threatened constantly and yet remarkably available to the overlooked That kind of openhearted attention feels rare in any era and it sets up the deeper question we all face in church life when we're tired irritated or different from each other do we retreat or do we move closer From there we look at Jesus who consistently crosses the lines everyone else protects [... 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]

Some of the most remarkable advances in medicine are happening inside companies most of us have never heard of For Christian investors that raises an intriguing question Could investing in healthcare innovation offer financial opportunity while also supporting businesses working to serve their neighbors and address some of the world's most difficult problems Dr Finny Kuruvilla believes it can Kuruvilla is Co-Founder Co-Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager at Eventide Investments With an M D and a Ph D in chemistry he brings an unusual combination of medical scientific and investment expertise to faith-based investing Where Faith Medicine and [... more]

Irish radio station Classic Hits Radio has said it will remove Ed Sheeran's music from its playlists for the foreseeable future amid the controversy surrounding US rapper Macklemore Rosie O'Donnell piles on Fox Business' Charles Payne joins us to explain how data centers are contributing to a rising GDP the contention between Trump and the Federal Reserve the effects of oil prices on the markets and more Dana breaks down how the political pendulum has swung with the working class Latino voting block Rep Maria Elvira Salazar rolls out a straight to camera ad slamming Trump's immigration policies A group [... more]

Discover how you can serve God effectively as you exercise your spiritual gift Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in the mid- th century families desperate for answers turned to a radical procedure known as the lobotomy It was sold as a cure for everything from depression to schizophrenia but its brutal methods left thousands of patients permanently damaged At the center was Dr Walter Freeman a man whose name became synonymous with transorbital lobotomy and the dark side of psychosurgery Yet from these failures came progress The shortcomings of lobotomy forced doctors and scientists to pursue safer more effective ways to treat mental illness ultimately laying the groundwork for modern brain [... more]

Share a commentShame makes smart people act like fugitives Sometimes the hiding is obvious like a new name and a new city Sometimes it's quieter like a carefully managed story a tight smile and a private fear that the truth will catch up We start with the real account of Katherine Power who lived for decades under an assumed identity after a bank robbery went wrong and a police officer was killed When she finally turned herself in she explained why she was tired of living with shame hiddenness and guilt That one sentence opens a bigger conversation about what [... more]

Craig Collins sits in for Dana The Lindsay Clancy Case is declared a mistrial over the jury not being able to reach a verdict on whether or not Clancy was responsible for k lling her three children J D Vance was pressed about gas prices on his first day as Interim Press Secretary New numbers reveal the effectiveness of the US sinking of drug boats The WNBA Commissioner announces she is done after this season The USS Abraham Lincoln returns to port covered in rust Stephen A Smith gets into a heated debate with Abdul El-Sayed An AI video predicts [... more]

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]

Many of us are disorganized when it comes to spiritual matters How we use our time defines our effectiveness for God In this message Pastor Lutzer shares five steps to redeem the time we've been given When we prioritize time with Jesus our devotion for Him overcomes the distractions and sins holding us back This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation [... more]

There is an ongoing battle for the hearts and minds of the next generation leaving many Bible-believing parents wondering how to effectively share the Truth Guest teacher Aaron Pierce from Steiger International shares practical ways to engage your children and offers a message of hope for reaching today's youth with the Gospel ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - Resources Mentioned in TeachingNancy Pearcey - Love Thy Body Guest Speaker BioAaron Pierce is the International Mission Director of Steiger International a rapidly-growing worldwide mission organization that is called to reach and disciple the Global [... more]

The Gospel can be an uncomfortable message It's a message of sin and its consequences but of course the remedy found in the Lord's sacrifice But that discussion can be so effective in an atmosphere of encouragement It's what their heart needs wrapped in what their heart wants And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how to be an encourager in the tradition of Barnabas As we study the book of Acts today we'll see how we can follow in his reassuring footsteps Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making [... more]

In a moment we can utter a harsh word that scars our spouse for years Today R C Sproul considers the powerful effect of our tongues both to build up and to tear down Request R C Sproul's teaching series The Intimate Marriage on DVD with your donation You can also download all messages as well as the study guide https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download the teaching series the digital study guide with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

Pastor Greg Laurie discusses the dangers of hypocrisy and the importance of living an honest life, highlighting the story of Ananias and Sapphira who lied to the Holy Spirit and faced severe consequences. He also explores the concept of resisting, insulting, and blaspheming the Holy Spirit, emphasizing the need to respond to the work of the Holy Spirit and follow Jesus. [... more]

Cultivating a spirit of forgiveness is crucial for believers, as it frees us from emotional bondage, hampers relationships, and erodes our fellowship with God. Forgiveness is a choice we make, not a feeling we have, and it requires dealing with past hurts and resentments. By forgiving others, we open ourselves up to spiritual growth, healing, and a deeper relationship with God. [... more]