Some of us know the Bible inside and out yet struggle to make wise decisions in everyday life Jesus told a story that sounds wrong at first and ends up showing us where wisdom with money really begins Let's walk through Luke and the parable of the unjust steward looking at what the master actually praised and what the word shrewd really means We also see why Jesus told it to the Pharisees and how we can be generous faithful stewards instead of being mastered by money Book Smart Street Smart or Both The Parable That Seems to Reward a [... more]

Sometimes we treat prayer as a last resort In reality it's our best option And sometimes it's our only option So many of us could testify to the power of prayer and even tell a story of how God came through just in the nick of time So why aren't we calling on God more often And why don't we let Him use us to step out boldly for Him We'll consider those questions today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg Laurie helps us examine the feeding of the in John chapter Become a Harvest Partner today and join [... more]

Owning rental property is a little like ordering pizza with anchovies It might be just what you're looking for but it's certainly not for everyone Rental real estate can be a valuable investment providing additional income and the potential for long-term appreciation But unlike owning stocks or mutual funds rental property requires ongoing attention financial resources and a willingness to handle unexpected challenges Before becoming a landlord it's important to understand both the opportunities and responsibilities that come with owning rental property The Benefits of Owning Rental PropertyThere are several reasons why rental real estate appeals to investors A Steady [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories at just years old Taylor Dooley became a familiar face to millions of children when she starred as Lava Girl in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl But behind the excitement of Hollywood came an endless cycle of auditions rejection and the mounting pressures of growing up in the movie business Watching their daughter struggle Taylor's parents made a decision she couldn't understand at the time They pulled her out of acting and sent her back to an ordinary high school bringing her Hollywood career to an abrupt halt Fifteen years later Taylor [... more]

If we routinely read our Bibles and pray does it matter if we join a church Can we just meet with God in nature pray on our own or watch worship services online from the comfort of home Explore the answers along with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the special sermon 'Why Join a Local Church ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's [... more]

When our lives are turned upside down by calamity a natural question arises Why Today R C Sproul helps us understand how God works in and through tragedies for the good of His people Download R C Sproul's video teaching series When Worlds Collide plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore [... more]

Share a commentSome conflicts in a church are honest misunderstandings Others are something else entirely a person who knows exactly what they're doing enjoys the heat of controversy and keeps spreading a slanted version of the story We take on that uncomfortable reality using a surprising starting point warning labels the lawsuits that drive them and the way we all ignore signals until the damage is done If you've ever watched gossip spread like an infection and wondered why it was so hard to stop this conversation names the pattern out loud From there we settle into Titus - and [... more]

Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich break down Pittsburgh's pivotal Week win over their AFC North rival Browns reveals his parting words for Cleveland DE Jared Verse who was held without a tackle after a week of much-publicized trash talking reveals who's the teams true MVP through games why Aaron Rodgers is not satisfied with their - record says why the NFL needs a running clock for blowout games and says why he thinks Mike Tomlin's coaching days are done for good Actor Rex Linn joins Rich in-studio to promote the new season of Owen Wilson's Apple TV golf comedy [... more]

We spend years serving Jesus and then a parable seems to put the latecomers ahead of us in line If the first will be last how do we get our reward Let's walk through Matthew and the parable of the workers in the vineyard tracing it back to the rich young ruler in Matthew to see who the first and the last really are Along the way we look at what it means to be possessed by our possessions and what Peter was really asking when he wanted to know what we get for following Jesus Faithful for Years and [... more]

What does it mean to live life wholeheartedly And how do you build meaningful lasting relationships while keeping God at the center of everything you do On this episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita Koloff welcomes special guest Robby Dillmore host of The Christian Car Guy Show for an engaging conversation about faith personal transformation biblical manhood and the importance of intentional relationships Robbie shares how Man Camp profoundly impacted his life not only spiritually but physically emotionally financially and in his marriage He opens up about his journey of transformation the power of pursuing God's heart and the [... more]

Is the culture around you influencing you more than you realize Hear as Pastor Skip reveals the danger of compromise and why standing firm matters [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories most Americans grew up thinking Thanksgiving had always fallen on the same Thursday in November In Lincoln's time it was set on the last Thursday of November and that practice settled in for generations Then Franklin D Roosevelt shifted the holiday earlier hoping a longer shopping season would lift a struggling Depression-era economy The change split the country with some governors following FDR and others keeping the old date For a few years families marked Thanksgiving on different Thursdays depending on where they lived Melanie Kirkpatrick walks us through why FDR and Thanksgiving [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Tony Maglica was born in New York but spent much of his childhood in Croatia where World War II brought foreign occupation hunger and the constant threat of violence When he returned to the United States in he arrived with little money a limited command of English and no clear path forward He took whatever work he could find eventually discovering a gift for machining that carried him from New York to Colorado and finally California There with just in savings and a determination to work for himself he opened a small machine [... more]

When you bow your head in prayer what's the first thing you say Maybe you thank God for the day's blessings or ask for His guidance Well Jesus laid down some basic principles on how to pray And today Dr Robert Jeffress explains why the way we begin our conversations bears particular significance Get Free Resources from Pathway to Victory https resources ptv org youtube utm campaign youtube nna utm medium social utm source youtube utm content podcast Support Pathway to Victory https secure ptv org support-pathway-to-victory [... more]

When you talk with someone about Jesus and the Gospel do you feel like you have to answer every single question they ask Find out why that's not necessary and often not advisable Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg wraps up a study in Timothy ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - [... more]

You're sorry again for the same thing So what does actual repentance look like If you're wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight He gets real about owning what's actually inside us and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we're meant to be Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more [... more]

Did you know that October holds a history far deeper than costumes and candy In this episode Alex looks at Reformation Day recounting how Martin Luther's Theses in championed biblical authority and personal conscience and how those ideas helped shape liberty and constitutional government Stick around to hear why this history still matters today and how you can respond with prayer and thoughtful civic engagement Scripture References Romans Habakkuk Jeremiah - Romans - Romans Links Alex McFarland Ask Alex The Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity by Alex McFarland Exploring the Word With Bert Harper and Alex McFarland [... more]

Many people believe angels are real leading them to seek spiritual experiences But when the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah fear fell on him In this message from Luke Pastor Lutzer gives three reasons why angels are so popular and how they serve God Not every friendly angel comes from heaven 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 of lives Erwin [... more]

From David's Fallen Tent to Isaiah's Vision of a World at Peace Hosted by Rabbi Chaim Eisen and Pastor Robby Dilmore What does a fragile shelter have to teach us about the heart of God the restoration of Israel and the future of the nations In this episode of Voices From Zion we explore the deeper meaning of Sukkot through the prophetic imagery of Isaiah and the remarkable biblical picture of the Sukkah not merely as a temporary shelter but as a place of divine covering refuge restoration and relationship From the Sukkah of David to Isaiah's vision of nations [... more]

Rich and the guys react to the thrilling finish to the Broncos vs Chiefs Week showdown that wrested control of st place in the AFC West from Kansas City to Denver Rich and Cowboys fan TJ weigh in on Dallas' late collapse at home to the lowly Arizona Cardinals led by backup QB Gardner Minshew and nd-string RB Tyler Allgeier and what the repercussions from Jerry Jones could be Rich explains why the injury-plagued Philadelphia Eagles should trade Saquon Barkley and why the New York Giants should go all-in with a trade for Indianapolis Colts RB Jonathan Taylor The guys [... more]

Have you ever felt like you just weren't good enough for God What if in Christ you're already highly favored We walk through Ephesians and what it means to be accepted in the beloved redeemed by his blood and rich in grace Then we look at why salvation is free to us but never cheap and who the ransom was actually paid to Is God Disappointed in You You Are Highly Favored in the Beloved Salvation Is Free but It Wasn't Cheap Who Was the Ransom Paid To The Riches of God's Grace and the Prodigal Son The Father Who [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories after John Wilkes Booth assassinated Abraham Lincoln in April the Booth name became synonymous with betrayal But his older brother Edwin Booth was already one of America's most celebrated actors with deep roots in Boston and a reputation as a loyal supporter of the Union Historian and Our American Stories regular contributor Christopher Klein shares the story of how prominent Bostonians rallied around Edwin even as other members of the Booth family faced threats arrest and suspicion Within a year Edwin returned to the Boston stage to a thunderous welcome even as the [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories David George was enslaved captured and chased across colonies before he found anything close to freedom But something else held through the chaos his faith After escaping bondage George helped plant the roots of what would become the Black Baptist Church in North America Historian Woody Holton author of Black Americans in the Revolution and a professor of history at the University of South Carolina shares how David George's story shaped the foundations of Black religious life in North America and explains why his legacy continues to matter today Support the show https [... more]

Are you able to share the Gospel clearly and confidently without wandering off on rabbit trails Learn why every believer should understand the Gospel eagerly proclaim it and guard it against false teaching Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series 'A Study in Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... more]

What is revival and why does it matter Discover how to identify the subtle drift from God's blessing into comfort and complacency Through the legendary story of a young shepherd boy named David learn what it means to face the 'Goliaths' of evil sin and distraction in your life with spiritual confidence and power ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

You read your Bible You pray You try harder So why do you still feel spiritually stuck If you're wondering how to grow spiritually pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to challenge our instinct to pile on more effort What if real change isn't about doing more but going deeper into what you already have in Christ Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us [... more]

Share a commentSome of the loudest fights in church life are not about clear sin or clear doctrine They are about the debatable space where the Bible barely nods where preferences harden into platforms and where people start taking sides and taking shots We want better for our churches and for our own souls so we open Titus and ask a simple question what belongs on a Christian's tray and what should be refused on purpose We talk about the difference between what is popular and what is profitable and why Paul calls certain disputes worthless even when they feel [... more]

Former White House Deputy Chief of Staff Taylor Budowich joins Brian Kilmeade to break down the fake candidate ballot scheme rocking the Alaska Senate race Budowich also dives into the massive political fight over building AI data centers in the U S energy grid security and why some candidates are drastically rebranding themselves as moderates just days before the election Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

What does it look like when a father and son share the same passion for preaching the Gospel and reaching people for Jesus In this inspiring episode of Truth Talk we sit down with evangelist and pastor Clayton King and his son Jacob King for a powerful conversation about faith family ministry and the next generation of Gospel messengersClayton shares insights from more than years in ministry including his message at the Refuel Pastors and Church Leadership Conference about overcoming burnout discouragement and spiritual exhaustion Drawing from the story of Elijah in Kings he explains why even faithful servants of [... more]

What if the Bible could legally return to America's public schools What does the Constitution actually say about teaching Scripture in the classroom and why has biblical literacy become such an important conversation for America's future In this powerful episode of Truth Talk we sit down with Rick Green of Patriot Academy and Richard Scurry to discuss the growing movement to bring Bible education back into public schools through legally permissible Bible literacy courses [... more]

On this special Halloween and Fall Back edition of Kingdom Pursuits Robbie Dilmore welcomes two remarkable guests whose passions are making a difference for God's Kingdom First Evan Quich author of The Invisible War How Nations Are Broken Without War discusses how misinformation social media manipulation distrust and division can weaken nations from within Drawing on his experience as a former U S Marine and -year technology industry veteran Evan explains why discernment is essential in today's media environment He encourages listeners to do their homework verify what they hear build relationships and remember Matthew be wise as serpents and [... more]

What if one of the biggest lies many Christians believe is that their heart is still hopelessly wicked In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys take an honest look at what Scripture really says about the heart of a believer While many are familiar with the verse describing the heart as deceitfully wicked they explore the powerful promise that God gives His children a new heart one transformed by His Spirit Through biblical discussion personal testimony and memorable clips from The Waltons and Despicable Me the conversation examines the difference between our old sinful nature and the new [... more]

What should Christians think about Halloween Is it simply a fun holiday filled with costumes candy and community events or does its history raise important questions about faith fear and the spiritual world On this special Halloween episode of It's Time to Man Up Nikita Koloff welcomes back his good friend Robbie Dilmore host of The Christian Car Guy and pastor of Amazing Grace Church of Ramsour in North Carolina for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about Halloween and its place in the Christian community Together Nikita and Robbie explore Halloween's historical roots the connection to All Hallows' Eve and [... more]

Prayer isn't a burden to carry it's an invitation to experience the heart of God In this encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and his co-host explore the life-changing truth that prayer is something we get to do not something we have to do Together they discuss how God created us for a loving relationship with Him why so many believers struggle to approach prayer with joy and how Jesus has removed every barrier that keeps us from coming confidently into God's presence Drawing from Scripture personal stories and practical encouragement this conversation reminds listeners that prayer is [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

Ignite The Light Deep Calls to Deep Finding God in the Midst of Lament When your soul feels downcast and the waves of life crash over you where do you turn In this powerful and deeply honest episode from Ignite The Light Ministries Pastor Wyatt Cudd dives into Psalm to explore the biblical art of lament Far too often believers feel pressured to hide their pain grief or depression behind a mask of faux-faith But Scripture shows us something radically different a God who welcomes our raw honesty invites us to bring our heavy burdens to Him and meets us [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories every October porches glow with carved pumpkins and streets fill with costumed children but the roots of Halloween reach much deeper than candy and costumes The holiday began as All Hallows' Eve a night of remembrance that blended Christian and Celtic traditions When Irish and Scottish immigrants arrived in the United States they carried those customs with them reshaping the celebration into something distinctly American Historians Lesley Bannatyne and Lisa Morton explain how an ancient ritual became a modern holiday and why Halloween in America continues to reflect both superstition and joy Lesley [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST ROD D MARTIN Philosopher Capitalist The Rod Martin ReportWhen Donald Trump made his unlikely political comeback to win the presidency for a second nonconsecutive term in many Christians and conservatives hoped America would return to sanity for years to come Two years later while many of the anti-God anti-America policies of the Biden administration have been curtailed the movement determined to undermine Christian and constitutional principles is champing at the bit to wrest control of Congress from Republicans and make Trump's final two years in office as difficult as possible Meanwhile a war-turned-standoff with Iran continues [... more]