God created humanity in his image, a communal God, and made us for friendship and community. We are made to experience the fullness of joy in community with God and with one another. However, our digital addictions are making friendships worse, and we need to find a balance between solitude and community to engage with friends and value them more. [... more]

Dr. Joseph Warren, a young physician, played a pivotal role in the American Revolution, advocating for the rights of the colonists and leading the charge against British tyranny. His bravery and leadership inspired others, and his legacy continues to shape American history. [... more]

Investing can become an act of worship and a tool for human flourishing when approached with biblical wisdom. Scripture calls us to use what we have to serve others and reflect God's purposes. Faithful investing starts with surrender, inviting God into our investment decisions and asking for wisdom and discernment. It's about directing resources into productive work that serves others, advancing the goodness of God's world, and promoting dignity, justice, and opportunity. [... more]

God has a unique plan and purpose for each person, and it's not a secret. Chip Ingram explains that two of the most dangerous beliefs a person can hold are that their life has no purpose or meaning, and that happiness is just one more achievement away. He takes listeners into Ephesians to show that before they ever did a single thing to deserve it, God called them to himself, not to a set of rules or a religion, but to a personal relationship. [... more]

The hosts of the Christian Car Guy Show share personal experiences of perfect timing in their lives, including a car accident and a roadside assistance call. They also discuss the importance of having a trusted mechanic and body shop, and the challenges of working on modern cars with complex engineering. [... more]

A Christian worldview is essential to understanding the world and our place in it. The Bible teaches us about God's holiness and the importance of respecting that holiness. The concept of blasphemy is taken seriously in the Bible, and it's not just about disrespecting the Pope or other religious leaders. It's about appropriating God's glory onto ourselves or attributing to God something He did not say or do. A biblical worldview also helps us understand pain and suffering. Pain is a mercy because it alerts us to potential harm, and suffering can be a result of our choices and actions. By understanding the biblical story of creation and the fall, we can see that pain and suffering are not the result of a curse, but rather a consequence of our actions. [... more]

God has made you like no other person in the world, gifted and prepared to do a good work. He wants to eradicate guilt and guilty feelings, and has provided a solution through faith in His gift of salvation. Recognizing the full extent of your need is the first step towards restoration, and understanding the difference between condemnation and conviction is crucial. Condemnation is the enemy's voice, while conviction is the Holy Spirit's guidance, pointing out specific areas where you've sinned and need to make things right. By confessing your sins and receiving God's forgiveness, you can live a free life, free from guilt and shame, and become the masterpiece God created you to be. [... more]

Paul the Apostle shares five steps to improve mental health, including rejoicing in the presence of God, relying on the power of God, and focusing on what is true, noble, and pure. He emphasizes the importance of faith and spiritual growth in overcoming anxiety and depression. [... more]

Jesus John the Baptist and Luke Acts heavily emphasize the Baptism with the Holy Spirit It appears at the beginning of Church history Acts continues throughout Luke's record of the church's first thirty years and was valued and ministered by the apostle Paul Yet strangely many evangelical and liturgical Protestant organizations ignore or oppose the experience Greg uses scripture to establish the fact that both Father and Son promised true believers could and should receive the fullness of the Holy Spirit The artesian well Gihon or gusher of the Spirit's living water John - Or the rivers of living water [... more]

Everyday banking can become a tool for God's kingdom when financial decisions align with faith. Christian Community Credit Union and Adelphi offer unique approaches to banking, supporting churches, families, and ministries worldwide. By integrating faith with finances, individuals can make a tangible impact on their communities and beyond. [... more]

Living in guilt can be destructive, but God has a solution. Through faith in Christ, we can experience forgiveness and personal peace, and discover our true identity as beautiful and valuable in God's eyes. [... more]

In this episode of Finding Purpose Russ Andrews explores Acts to reveal how we can truly know God not through religion but through a personal relationship with Jesus Christ Discover what it means to move from head knowledge to heart transformation and find your true purpose [... more]

A man shares his mother's inspiring story of overcoming adversity and achieving success despite being a poor, biracial woman in a predominantly black community. She worked multiple jobs, raised three children on her own, and eventually became a licensed clinical social worker and earned a master's degree, embodying the American dream of advancing without arbitrary barriers. [... more]

Your past no longer defines you, and your future happiness is guaranteed because of Christ. You have the power to face every challenge and seize every opportunity, and it's already inside every genuine believer. Activating it means getting into God's Word, claiming His promises, and doing life in honest community with people who know the real you. [... more]

Cody Rhodes discusses his wrestling career and upcoming match at WrestleMania 42, while Andrew McCarthy shares insights on male friendship and his new book, Who Needs Friends? Meanwhile, Rich Eisen explores personal finance and the importance of community, highlighting the work of Thrive Ent and Airbnb. [... more]

The unity of Christians is more than just attending the same church, it involves being conformed to the image of Jesus and living in a manner worthy of the calling to which we've been called. Essential ingredients for unity include humility, gentleness, patience, forbearance, and love, which are all grounded in the doctrine of the gospel and the unity of the Spirit. [... more]

Scripture calls us to anchor our hope in Christ, trusting him in both abundance and hardship, rather than measuring God's love by our circumstances. The prosperity gospel distorts biblical truth, making health and wealth a measuring stick for spiritual success. Faithful believers have walked through both abundance and hardship, and scripture shows us that faithful giving is an act of worship and thankfulness to God, not a formula to get results in our life. [... more]

Living with shame can be debilitating, but God has an antidote. Chip Ingram explores the concept of shame and how it affects our lives, and shares the biblical answer to overcoming it through faith in Christ and the power of God's love and forgiveness. [... more]

Discovering true contentment in a world that always pushes us toward more requires a shift in perspective. It's not about reaching a certain number, but about trusting God as our source and recognizing that enough is ultimately a matter of the heart, not a number. By understanding that enough is rooted in stewardship, not ownership, and that it's about purpose, not possessions, we can find peace and security in our financial journey. [... more]

God offers us the kind of security that can't be disrupted by any person or circumstance. We can be completely secure in Christ. Five profound things happen the moment we receive Christ: we're justified, regenerated, reconciled, propitiated, and sealed with the Holy Spirit as a guarantee of everything God has promised us. Our Father adopts us into His family and seals us for eternity as His own, giving us the unshakable foundation of who we are in Christ. [... more]