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Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 23, 2026

Mark Some conditions run deeper than the skin and so does the shame that comes with them A leper knelt before Jesus with a desperate plea If You are willing You can make me clean Moved with compassion Jesus touched the untouchable Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Mark illustrating how leprosy in the Bible mirrors the spiritual disease of sin an internal condition beyond every human remedy Only Jesus has the power to cleanse Acknowledge the leprosy within and reach for the only One who can make you clean His compassion and healing power are as real today as they [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 22, 2026

Changing a Leper’s Spots, Part 1

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 12, 2026

How Haunted Houses Became a Halloween Tradition

On this episode of Our American Stories before haunted houses filled October nights Halloween in America was a mess In the early twentieth century it was less about candy and costumes and more about broken fences stolen gates and angry neighbors Communities were desperate for order and their answer came from an unexpected place Schools churches and civic clubs began creating haunted attractions small events meant to channel mischief into something creative Author Lisa Morton whose Trick or Treat A History of Halloween remains a definitive account traces how those first haunted houses grew into the elaborate haunted attractions we [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

October 01, 2026

How to Treat Your Relatives (2 Peter 1:7)

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 24, 2026

Bloodletting, Whiskey, and the Strange History of Fighting the Flu

On this episode of Our American Stories in influenza swept across the world with terrifying speed killing millions Doctors were desperate to stop it but there was a fundamental problem they didn't even know what caused the flu Patients were subjected to bloodletting and enemas prescribed whiskey and even exposed to toxic factory gases while scientists pursued theories involving bacteria the weather and tainted Russian oats Somewhere among the confusion was a disease medicine could not yet see Dr Jeremy Brown author of Influenza The Hundred-Year Hunt to Cure the Deadliest Disease in History shares how scientists finally uncovered the [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 23, 2026

The Boys of Milo: The Marine Recon Veteran Who Kept Cheating Death

On this episode of Our American Stories Ted Godlove was only months out of high school in Milo Iowa when he volunteered for the United States Marine Corps Before long he was serving with a reconnaissance unit deep in the jungles of Vietnam where small teams of Marines operated dangerously close to much larger enemy forces Godlove survived firefights desperate escapes and one helicopter extraction that ended with him and his fellow Marines being dragged through a river Then during a deadly mission in Ted believed his life had come to an end Michael Williams author of The Boys of [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 15, 2026

How the Lobotomy Changed Modern Brain Science

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]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

September 09, 2026

The Six Percent: The Middle-Aged Couple Who Became American Spies

On this episode of Our American Stories in Elizabeth and Robert Dexter took charge of the Unitarian Service Committee's relief office in Lisbon Portugal as Jews and other desperate refugees fled Nazi-occupied Europe Many arrived without valid papers having crossed borders illegally and hidden in freight trains vegetable carts and anywhere else they could find safety With Portuguese authorities watching their operation the American couple helped these refugees find shelter and quietly disappear into the shadows For our ongoing series The Six Percent Deborah Dwork author of Saints and Liars shares the story of the Dexters and the risks they [... more]

Turning Point

David Jeremiah

September 08, 2026

Praying Your Way Out of Trouble

At the lowest point of his life Jonah finally did what he should have done from the beginning he prayed This message uses Jonah's prayer as a practical pattern for facing trouble look up and cry out to God look around honestly at your circumstances look back at God's mercy and look ahead in obedience Jonah discovered that even in desperate circumstances God listens and responds to those who call on Him [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

September 07, 2026

The Cover Up Part 1 (2 Samuel 11:6-27)

Share a commentThe most unsettling scandals aren't the ones that start with failure They're the ones that continue with planning We take a hard look at the definition of a cover-up and why the attempt to hide wrongdoing so often becomes more reprehensible than the original act then we connect that pattern to everything from corporate deception to the Bible's most famous leadership collapse We walk through Samuel as King David responds to Bathsheba's pregnancy and we track his choices through four clear steps staying calm applying pressure conspiring to kill and keeping up appearances Along the way Uriah's integrity [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

September 05, 2026

Man Up! Randy Simpkins

What happens when God takes an unexpected moment and turns it into a life-changing mission In this episode of The Man Up Show host Nikita sits down with pastor and kidney donor Randy Simpkins for a powerful conversation about faith obedience sacrifice and the difference one person can make in another person's life Randy shares the remarkable story of how he became a living kidney donor after overhearing a desperate plea from someone searching for an O-positive donor What began as a prompting from the Holy Spirit ultimately led to a successful kidney donation and a new mission to raise [... more]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

September 03, 2026

Onesiphorus: A True Friend - Part A

Pastor Skip shows how one faithful friend brought fresh strength to someone in desperate need and how God can use you to encourage others [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

August 20, 2026

The Storm That Swallowed 12 Modern Ships

On this episode of Our American Stories in November Great Lakes captains were racing to make their final runs before winter shut down the shipping season Coal iron ore and grain still had to move and the promise of bonuses gave crews another reason to push their luck Then the weather turned For days hurricane-force winds blinding snow ice and waves reaching feet battered ships across the Great Lakes Some captains made desperate runs for shore Others disappeared without a trace By the time the storm passed ships had gone down with all hands and more than sailors were dead [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 14, 2026

Storm Clouds Part 2 (1 Samuel 19-20)

David faces intense pressure and loss, but finds strength in his spiritual mentor Samuel and later in Jonathan, his closest friend. Despite being hunted and betrayed, David learns to prioritize his faith and trust in God's sovereignty, even in the midst of desperation and uncertainty. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

August 13, 2026

Storm Clouds Part 1 (1 Samuel 19-20)

David's life is marked by persecution and betrayal, but he finds comfort and guidance in his spiritual mentor Samuel and his friend Jonathan, who stand by him in the face of adversity, demonstrating the importance of faithfulness and God's sovereignty in the midst of suffering. [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

July 23, 2026

Sharing the Gospel Across Israel

Pastor Michael Sedovowski and his interpreter Roman share their remarkable testimonies of overcoming addiction and spreading the gospel in Israel, highlighting the ministry's work in rehabilitation and evangelism among the Jewish people, and emphasizing the importance of prayer and love for Israel. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

July 12, 2026

The King the World Needs | Sunday Message

Jesus wept over Jerusalem because they missed the true Messiah, and today, America faces a similar threat from a sleeping and apathetic church. Christians must be the fabric of the nation, and faith and obedience to God must be at the center of our lives, families, and businesses. The key to national revival is found in 2 Chronicles 7:14, where God promises to forgive sin and heal the land if His people humble themselves, pray, seek His face, and turn from their wicked ways. [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

June 27, 2026

Better Than Bold

Coming boldly before the throne of grace, as Hebrews 4:16 encourages, is not just for prayer warriors, but for those struggling with prayer, feeling too messed up to approach God. The verse speaks of Jesus' empathetic heart, offering mercy and help in times of need, holding us together when we're falling apart. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

June 23, 2026

The Iowa Governor Who Saved Thousands of Refugees

Governor Robert Ray of Iowa took a bold stance in the 1970s by accepting refugees from Vietnam and Cambodia, providing them with a safe haven and a chance to rebuild their lives. His efforts, known as Iowa Shares, raised over $540,000 and helped feed, clothe, and provide medical care to thousands of people. Ray's compassion and leadership inspired a community to come together and make a difference, showcasing the best of the American spirit. [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

June 16, 2026

How Patrick Henry Saved America from Its First Civil War

Patrick Henry played a pivotal role in holding together the American Union in 1799, when partisan bickering threatened to put an end to the American experiment. He warned that if the administration had done wrong, the people should go to the ballot box, and that tyranny would result if they couldn't abide by the government they created. Henry's message of unity and the importance of the loyal opposition helped to calm down a divided nation and paved the way for a peaceful change of parties after an election, an American hallmark until 2020. [... more]