Grades Sports Friends Faith Future It's ridiculously easy to turn your teenager's life into your personal report card Melissa Kruger author of Parenting with Hope gets honest about Christian parenting of teens when perhaps despite the evidence you want desperately to get it right What if our good intentions are quietly piling pressure on our kids And how do we stay close when their choices and their future aren't ours to control Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website Get Melissa's book Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop Read and watch [... more]

Your sweet kid turned into a teenager and apparently you're embarrassing now How do you stay close without clinging set limits without making every conversation a lecture and keep fear from running the show Melissa Kruger author of Parenting with Hope gets real about how to parent a teenager when the stakes feel higher the eye rolls get stronger and you desperately want to get this right Show Notes and Resources Learn more about Melissa Kruger on her website Get Melissa's book Parenting with Hope and her other book on our shop Read and watch Josh McDowell speak about rules [... more]

Share a commentA single line can expose an entire life Forbidden lust is like someone dying of thirst while begging for salt We start there then zoom out to a headline-worthy cautionary tale Marcus Antony and Cleopatra where desire doesn't stay personal It rewrites priorities fractures trust and leaves empires and families paying the bill long after the thrill is gone Then we turn to the story that still grabs readers thousands of years later King David and Bathsheba in Samuel One reason this passage hits so hard is that the Bible suddenly shifts into slow motion almost forcing us [... more]

You can run from God but you can never escape His presence or His purposes Through Jonah's deliberate rebellion this message reveals the downward path of disobedience and the storm God used to interrupt it Jonah's experience ultimately points to God's grace and faithfulness toward those who surrender and return to Him [... more]

In this episode of Q A with Koloff the Devil's Nightmare Nikita Koloff sits down with Double J Jason Justice a former professional wrestler from Easley South Carolina to talk about wrestling redemption faith and the life-changing power of Jesus Christ Jason shares his journey from the wrestling world and NWA Wildside to a dark season of drug addiction and ultimately to finding freedom through Christ He opens up about his supernatural encounter at Man Camp and how the experience transformed his relationship with God his family and his purpose Nikita and Jason also dive into humility prayer hearing from [... more]

Nobody backslides overnight It's neglect here a missed prayer there a compromise in another area and before you know it you're sinking That's exactly what happened to Simon Peter The night before the cross he boasted he'd never abandon Jesus even if everyone else did Within hours he'd fallen asleep when he should've been praying swung a sword when he should've trusted God followed at a distance instead of staying close and warmed himself by the wrong fire with the wrong crowd When a servant girl recognized him Peter cursed and swore he didn't even know Jesus Immediately the rooster [... more]

In this episode of Finding Purpose with Russ Andrews Russ takes us through Hosea chapters to explore three important attributes of God He is a God who speaks a God who is holy and just and a God who is merciful Through the story of Hosea and Israel's rebellion we are reminded of the serious consequences of choosing disobedience over obedience and death over life Yet even in judgment God offers hope and restoration pointing ultimately to the Messiah and His promise of redemption Russ encourages listeners to seek God through His Word listen to His voice and pursue a [... more]

Matt Slick Live Live Broadcast of is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry CARM Matt answers questions on topics such as The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues You can also email questions to Matt using info carm org Put Radio Show Question in the Subject line Answers will be discussed in a future show Topics Include Matt Discusses The Works of The Devil A Roman Catholic Cardinal Exhibits the Remains of St Agatha Veneration of Relics and Other Pagan Practices in EO and the RCC An Islam Practitioner Tries to Convince Matt they Believe [... more]

The Book of Revelation is a fascinating and symbolic book that speaks to the end times, with Jesus holding the authority and speaking through prophecy. Understanding the symbolism and literal fulfillment of the book requires humility and a willingness to look beyond the surface level, recognizing that God's revelation is often greater than human imagination. [... 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]

John Brown, a radical abolitionist, dedicated his life to ending slavery, believing it was a war against an entire race of people. He witnessed a slave being beaten and vowed to dedicate his life to abolitionism, becoming a farmer, tanner, and leader in the Underground Railroad. Brown's actions, including his raid on Harpers Ferry, were driven by his faith and conviction that slavery must be abolished, ultimately leading to his execution but inspiring a nation to fight for freedom and equality. [... more]

The book of Daniel provides a big picture of history, showing God's sovereignty over even the most chaotic events. When evil seems to win, God is still in control, and He uses the evils of man to accomplish His purpose. His people are called to stay focused on Him, maintaining their character in the face of adversity, rather than seeking comfort and ease. [... more]

The key to unity is brotherly love, and it starts with unfeigned love, without hypocrisy. When we love our brother, we are to love God, and when we love God, we are to love our brother. Failure to love brings division and sin, but by love, we are to serve one another and be one another's servants. We are to be in one mind, one accord, and loving one another, then we can direct our unified corporate prayer against Satan and bind him and pull down his strongholds. [... more]

Christians are called to be salt and light in a darkening world, preserving what is good and godly, and being a light for the gospel and biblical truth. This requires living a life that is noticed by the world and influencing it, even to the point of persecution. The Bible teaches that Christians must live in the world but be separate from it, and that they are the only ones who can bring light to a dark world. [... more]

God's merciful conviction often precedes a person's stubborn rebellion against Him, leading to sudden destruction and a settled destiny. Those who harden their hearts against God's repeated warnings and calls to salvation risk losing their chance at eternal life and being broken beyond repair. [... more]

Alastair Begg teaches from Daniel chapter 9, exploring how Daniel's prayer is a model for our own faith and trust in God's promises. We learn about the importance of daily Bible reading and prayer, and how Daniel's approach to God is deliberate, humble, and purposeful. [... more]

Following the will of God may be a desert, but it is better than fulfilling oneself illegitimately outside of God's will. Jesus showed us that there's a higher purpose in life than feeling good and getting what we want, and he proved that we don't need to succumb to temptation. We can overcome the devil by quoting the Word of God, being convinced of the triumph of Jesus over the enemy, and standing in the authority of Christ. [... more]

Jesus was led into the wilderness to be tempted by Satan, where he faced three temptations to fulfill his desires illegitimately. Jesus countered each temptation with scripture, teaching us to pray the Word of God and to love God more than our passions. We learn from Jesus' example and are reminded that temptation has a purpose, to draw us away from God, but God's purpose is to bring out the best in us and to give us an opportunity to love Him more. [... more]