Sometimes the simplest gifts can carry the deepest meaning For one mother in Mexico named Alma watching her children receive new shoes brought tears to her eyes She had grown up without something so basic but now her children were having a different experience Her story is one of many that Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls a ministry of Buckner International serving vulnerable children and families in the United States and around the world has witnessed Shawn joined the show today to explain why something as ordinary as a new pair of shoes can have an [... more]

Women currently control the majority of wealth in the United States and their financial influence is growing But perhaps the more important question isn't simply how much wealth women will steward It's what they want that wealth to accomplish Julie Wilson President of Women Doing Well joins the show today to share some new research conducted in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith Giving that offers an encouraging look at how Christian women are approaching generosity The findings reveal women who are engaged discerning and increasingly intentional about aligning their financial decisions with their faith values relationships and sense [... more]

Ignite The Light Letters Christ Room-Temp Religion In this episode of the Ignited Light Ministries podcast Pastor Wyatt Cudd dives into Revelation to explore the message written to the church in Laodicea Drawing from the geographical and historical context of ancient Asia Minor Pastor Wyatt unpacked what it truly means to be a lukewarm church Rather than contrasting spiritual passion with open rebellion the warning against lukewarmness addresses the danger of becoming spiritually stagnant self-sufficient and ultimately useless to the work of God's kingdom Key Takeaways The Meaning of Amen Jesus introduces Himself as the Amen the faithful and true [... more]

The reaction to the Clancy trial reflects how many think about abortion For the church euthanasia is a hill to die on How should Christians think about AI doomsday talk And boys are filling the chairs in church youth groups Recommendations Creation Regained Biblical Basics for a Reformational Worldview by Albert M Wolters The Wonderful Works of God by Herman Bavinck and R Carlton Wynne Colson Fellows Segment Clancy Trial Reaction Euthanasia in the UK Tearing Us Apart book Townhall article on Clancy trial Netherlands Toddler Euthanized BBC article on euthanasia bill AI short course Segment AI Doomsday AI whistleblower [... more]

What if financial success isn't the destination but simply the foundation for something greater We spend a great deal of time thinking about how to earn save invest and manage money wisely Those things matter Faithful stewardship requires care and wisdom with what God has entrusted to us But what happens when you've done many of those things well and still find yourself wondering Is there something more Scott Highmark President and Co-Founder of Mosaic Wealth a Certified Kingdom Advisor and author of The Significance Pyramid Climb Beyond Success to Find Lasting Significance believes there is His Significance Pyramid offers [... more]

thu hr Hour Sanders claims that the democrats all want to vote for satanists Randy talks about how WNBA players are receiving death threats Sanders Clams the WNBA is mainly lesbians and that's the issue Sanders talks about a guy on a commercial flight who got drunk and started a fight Claims that all of his church is under satanic attack Sanders talks about how Trump always does the right thing those who don't vote don't deserve any freedom and those that don't vote don't love God Sanders talks about how thee are no issues with oil talks about how [... 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 Discuss the Subject of Metaphysics Validating Prayer Matt Answers Email Questions -Winged Angels Evidence for God A Book by Ellen G White Matt Gives a Recommendation A Question About a Description of Jesus Speaking Did Adam and [... more]

Investing can feel overwhelming With countless funds strategies market forecasts and opinions competing for attention it's easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio But it doesn't have to For decades Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics designed around simplicity diversification and minimal maintenance According to Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing a straightforward indexing approach can also work alongside more active investment strategies The key may not be choosing between active investing and indexing but understanding how both can fit in a well-designed portfolio [... more]

The same sins committed in Noah's generation are being committed today And as God warned the people in Genesis so have we been warned In this message Adrian Rogers shares more about Noah an unsinkable saint who was saved from the flood to reveal how we can be saved from the wrath to come [... more]

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]

When it comes to Medicare one of the biggest decisions you'll make is choosing between Original Medicare with a Plan G Supplement and a Medicare Advantage plan But what's the real difference and which option is right for you In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dimore break down the key distinctions between these two popular Medicare paths As Annual Enrollment approaches Hans explains how each option works what costs you can expect and why the decision is about much more than monthly premiums From deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses to provider networks pre-authorizations [... more]

Ignite The Light Letters Christ Faithful to the End How do we unlock God's supernatural favor over our lives In this episode of Ignite The Light Pastor Wyatt Cudd dives back into the Letters of Revelation focusing on the faithful Church of Philadelphia a church that received only praise not correction from Christ Tracing God's redeeming line from the fallen world of Genesis to the ultimate triumph in Revelation Pastor Wyatt unpacks how true divine favor is never earned by human works but freely given through the ultimate sacrifice of Jesus Christ Even when you feel you have little strength [... more]

For millions of vulnerable children around the world a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home between greater protection from disease and continued exposure and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares That's why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout September a ministry of Buckner International to help provide new shoes and socks to children in need around the world Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls joined the show today to explain why something [... more]

No matter our career all Christians are called to be servants Today R C Sproul explains the significant role that faithful service and good works play in the Christian life With your donation receive R C Sproul's booklet How Should I Live in This World his ebook Five Things Every Christian Needs to Grow and the companion digital teaching series https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Request both titles as ebooks and the digital teaching series with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries [... more]

Share a commentA king hears a simple story about a stolen lamb and explodes in rage sure he's defending justice Then the prophet looks him in the eye and says the line that collapses every excuse you are that man We trace the turning point in Samuel where David exposed after Bathsheba and Uriah finally stops managing the narrative and tells the truth God has been waiting to hear We dig into why Nathan's parable works how guilt quietly eats away at peace and why we're often quickest to judge the very sin we tolerate in ourselves The conversation also [... more]

Whether they know it or not every person alive belongs to one of two gods Satan the god of this world or Jesus Himself Jesus' authority was validated by His miracles In this message Pastor Lutzer reveals why Christ's works and words cannot be separated What if Jesus is worthy of our absolute obedience 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]

What if the companies in your portfolio are working against the values you're trying to live by For Christians investing is about more than pursuing financial returns Like every other financial decision investing can be viewed through the lens of stewardship asking not only How is my money growing but also What is my money supporting Faith-based investing seeks to bring those questions together Brian Mumbert president of Timothy Plan joined the show today to explain how faith-based investing works what research suggests about performance and how Christians can begin aligning their portfolios with biblical values What Is Faith-Based Investing [... more]

Share a commentOne bad choice rarely stays lonely We walk through the David and Bathsheba narrative in Samuel at the exact moment David tries to outsmart consequences and we watch his options shrink until he starts sacrificing other people to protect his image The result is a clear unsettling map of how a cover-up actually works not in theory but in real decisions that compound fast We break the spiral into the episode's four moves stay calm apply pressure conspire to kill keep up appearances Uriah becomes the unexpected mirror in the story a man so committed to duty and [... more]

The question is as old as the Bible itself if we're saved by faith alone what difference does it make what we do Dr Tony Evans tackles the question of why our actions matter and explains what genuine growing faith looks like when it's put into practice [... more]

We've talked about God the Father and God the Son now it's time for God the Holy Spirit the person of the Trinity we think we understand but usually don't In this episode we continue our Systematic Theology series with a deep dive into who the Holy Spirit actually is We start by clearing up a common misunderstanding the Holy Spirit is not a force an energy field or a symbol like a dove He is a full person fully God on the very same level as the Father and the Son We walk through the Great Commission and a [... 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]

Jonah received a clear command from God to go to Nineveh but he deliberately chose to travel in the opposite direction This message explores how disobedience can deceive us into mistaking favorable circumstances for God's approval and how running from God ultimately carries a heavy cost Yet Jonah's story also reveals a faithful God who pursues His people and lovingly works to bring them back to obedience [... 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 Listening to the Voice or Prompting of God Do Christians Condone Human Sacrifice Does The King James Bible Teach Works Righteousness Understanding Translation Differences Luke -Jesus' Words for Muslims Does Justification Only Apply to The Ceremonial Law Why [... more]

The late Steve Farrar invites listeners to consider life not as an accident but as a purposeful design rooted in God's sovereign plan Beginning with God rather than self he uses Scripture to show that every life is intentionally formed spiritually awakened by faith and prepared in advance for meaningful good works Through trials growth and obedience including a call to sexual purity Dr Farrar underscores that God's wisdom can be trusted offering deep comfort and direction for a blessed purpose-filled life Receive a copy of the How to Ruin Your Life by bundle and an audio download of Discovering [... more]

Money is never just about money and work is never just about a paycheck Scripture teaches that God owns everything gives us the ability to earn and calls us to work with integrity because ultimately we serve Christ Howard Dayton Founder of Compass Financial Ministry and author of Business God's Way says those truths should shape not only how Christians manage money but how we earn it in the first place Remember Who You're Really Working For The foundation of biblical earning begins with recognizing that God owns everything and that He is ultimately the One we serve Colossians - [... more]

Sometimes one glimpse can change everything For a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy fear and uncertainty can make it difficult to know what comes next But seeing her baby through an ultrasound can bring a moment of clarity and open the door to compassionate care practical support and hope Dan Steiner Founder and President of PreBorn joined the show today to explain how the ministry partners with pregnancy clinics across the country to reach women facing unexpected pregnancies PreBorn provides ultrasound machines training financial support and other resources to help local clinics serve women at a critical moment The Power [... more]

What if the greatest benefit of financial advice isn't simply what happens to your portfolio but knowing your financial decisions reflect what matters most New research from Kingdom Advisors and Pinkston Group suggests that when financial counsel aligns with a person's faith and values the benefits can extend well beyond investment performance Clients report deeper trust reduced financial anxiety and a broader definition of financial success Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors joined the show today to unpack what the findings reveal about values-aligned investing long-term advisor relationships generosity and the future of Christian financial advice The Gap Between Interest [... more]

Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years especially among Christians who are cautious about debt But as with any financial tool faithful stewardship calls us to understand how it works before deciding whether it belongs in a financial plan Harlan Accola leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage a FaithFi underwriter He joined the show today to explain why reverse mortgages remain controversial how today's Home Equity Conversion Mortgage HECM differs from older products and when it might play a useful role in retirement planning Why Are Christians Hesitant About Reverse Mortgages For many believers the hesitation [... more]

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]

Share a commentDiscouragement isn't just a feeling it's a lever When it gets under the edge of your heart it can pry you open and start rewriting what you believe about God yourself and the future We start with a stark reminder from Scripture even when we are faithless God is faithful That truth doesn't erase consequences or discipline but it does give us a solid floor when fear tells us we're finished Then we walk through David's nearly fatal slide in Samuel to Under real pressure David stops bringing his fears to God and starts holding private conversations in [... 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]

On this episode of Our American Stories before he was a billionaire businessman and America's Cup champion Bill Koch was a student-athlete at MIT learning lessons that would shape his leadership Told he wasn't smart or skilled enough he worked relentlessly and discovered the power of teamwork accountability and focus Koch shares how a coach one play and a group of nerds taught him that winning comes when everyone knows their role and works together Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... 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]

God's grace is freely given and cannot be earned or bought. It's a gift that allows us to experience God's love and blessings, and is available to all people through faith in Christ. Understanding God's grace is essential for living a life of faith and for experiencing the fullness of God's love and blessings. [... more]

Rest and margin are essential for living wisely and well, as they allow us to recharge and make intentional financial decisions. God's idea of rest is not just a luxury, but a necessary part of living faithfully, and it's essential to balance work and rest to avoid burnout and maintain healthy relationships. [... more]

The Bible teaches that faith and prayer can lead to miracles and healing, and that believers have the power and authority to cast out devils, speak in new tongues, and lay hands on the sick. Those who believe and exercise their faith can experience the power of the Holy Spirit and see God's love and redemption in their lives. [... more]

God's righteous judgment is that all people are unrighteous, but He had a plan to declare His righteousness for the remission of sins through the redemption in Christ Jesus, making Him our substitute and Saviour, and now our loving Saviour has become our righteous judge. [... more]

Brendan Hunt, co-creator and actor of Ted Lasso, discusses the show's origins, his favorite episodes, and the fantasy league he's a part of. Rich Eisen shares his thoughts on LeBron James joining the Sixers and the potential for a celebration of New York basketball. [... more]

The Bible indicates the whole world will tune into the event of the two witnesses being killed in the streets of Jerusalem, a prophecy that was previously unknown until the advent of television. The Antichrist will make war with the two witnesses and kill them, and their dead bodies will lie in the street for three and a half days. The whole world will be able to see this event, and people will rejoice over it and celebrate, sending gifts to one another. [... more]