Do you have month left over at the end of your money Are you slowly accumulating debt even though you try to control your spending Maybe you need a plan mdash a spending plan On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Howard Dayton to explain how you can tell your money where you want it to go rather than always wondering where it went Then Rob will answer some calls and various financial questions nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Would your spouse say they feel heard Authors Kevin and Marcia Myers help unearth a new level of intimacy through the power of intentionally listening Learn the strategies for navigating fights skills of listening and resolving conflicts Show Notes and Resources Listen tomore about Kevin and Marcia and on Facebook KevinMyersPK And grab Kevin and Marcia Myers's book The Second Happy Seven Practices to Make Your Marriage Better Than Your Honeymoon Want to hear more episodes by Kevin and Marcia Myers listen here Transform your marriage at half the cost Weekend to Remember Spring Sale Jan - your key to [... more]

This week we continue to discuss the teachings of Freemasonry that oppose biblical Christianity examine some of its roots answer the question nbsp is in fact a religion The Lodge's emphasis on rituals symbols and good works and we contrast its beliefs and practices with a discerning Biblical worldview nbsp We welcome Pastor John Pennell of Calvary Chapel of Lake Villa in Illinois to share his expertise on Freemasonry [... more]

Why do we sometimes have trouble discerning God's will [... more]

This week we nbsp discuss the teachings of Freemasonry that oppose biblical Christianity examine some of its roots answer the question nbsp is in fact a religion The Lodge's emphasis on rituals symbols and good works and we contrast its beliefs and practices with a discerning Biblical worldview nbsp We welcome Pastor John Pennell of Calvary Chapel of Lake Villa in Illinois to share his expertise on Freemasonry [... more]

Have you ever wondered what the will of God is for your life Today Sinclair Ferguson guides us in discerning God's revealed will and provides us with helpful questions to consider as we make decisions Get 'The Basics of the Christian Life' downloadable teaching series and study guide with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org basics-of-the-christian-life Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

In a pagan society that suppresses the truth Christians must have minds that are transformed by the Holy Spirit and informed by the Word of God Today Peter Jones describes the kind of discernment that should set Christians apart Get the 'Only Two Religions' Teaching Series for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org only-two-religions Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources A donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www ligonier org podcasts [... more]

At no time in history has entertainment culture invaded the church more than it has today Addictions and media consumption can drive a wedge between us and God In this message Pastor Lutzer provides five suggestions to be discerning and intentional What are practical steps we can take to lead ourselves and our families This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

Jesus did not prohibit judging In fact the Scriptures command us to expose error In our day error is often mixed with truth so wise believers must be discerning In this message from Matthew we glean five important principles on judging properly What does it take to judge with humility This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at rtwoffer com or call us at - - - [... more]

A news reports told of seventeen missionaries that had been kidnapped by a gang The gang threatened to kill the group including children if their ransom demands weren rsquo t met Incredibly all the missionaries were either released or escaped to freedom On reaching safety they sent a message to their captors ldquo Jesus taught us by word and by His own example that the power of forgiving love is stronger than the hate of violent force Therefore we extend forgiveness to you rdquo Jesus made it clear that forgiveness is powerful He said ldquo If you forgive other people [... more]

As Paul bounces from topic to topic principles on giving the need for courage dealing with opposition discerning God's will we see a snapshot of a faithful Christian life [... more]

After years of research and analysis scientists have learned that wolves have distinct voices that help them establish hierarchy and communicate with each other Using a specific sound analysis code one scientist realized the use of various volumes and pitches in a wolf rsquo s howl enabled her to identify specific wolves with one-hundred percent accuracy The Bible provides many examples of God recognizing the distinct voices of His beloved creations He called Moses by name and spoke to him directly Exodus ndash The psalmist David proclaimed ldquo I call out to the Lord and he answers me from his [... more]

GUEST DR STEVEN LAWSON author New Life in ChristConfusion characterizes our world Or maybe delusion is the better word in that people are deluded by others or just self-deluded There are no shortage of experts politicians scientists teachers professors writers speakers journalists analysts commentators influencers and yes Christian leaders confidently making assertions about all matters of life and faith So if you're pondering what is going wrong in the world you will hear all kinds of responses racism inequality lack of education capitalistic greed moral corruption with all manner of proposed solutions mostly promoting some new government program or law [... more]

In a viral video a three-year-old white belt karate student imitated her instructor With passion and conviction the little girl said the creed with her leader Then with poise and attentiveness the little ball of cuteness and energy imitated everything her teacher said and did mdash at least she did a pretty good job Jesus once said ldquo The student is not above the teacher but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher rdquo Luke He told His disciples that to imitate Him included being generous loving non-judgmental vv ndash and discerning about whom they followed ldquo [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Questions in this Episode Should I help platform a church with bad theology if I am a media contractor I am pregnant and do not often feel like being intimate with my husband Should I do it anyway is this what the Bible's teaching on submission is I am separated from my husband Should I still be intimate with him during our separation or is this a bad idea What resources about the history of the Bible would you recommend Does Psalm teach that God hates unrepentant [... more]

Can Christians lose their salvation How should we think about our loved ones who used to profess faith in Christ but no longer believe Today R C Sproul examines the biblical teaching of the perseverance of the saints Get R C Sproul's Teaching Series 'What Is Reformed Theology ' on DVD with the Digital Study Guide for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org what-is-reformed-theology Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Dr Stanley explains why we need spiritual discernment and how to develop it [... more]

Without a discerning spirit we make unwise choices and miss out on God's blessings [... more]

Dr Stanley teaches why spiritual discernment is essential to our spiritual maturity [... more]

Spiritual discernment equips us to see God's will and choose His best for our lives [... more]

ldquo Will the real person rsquo s name please stand up rdquo That rsquo s the familiar line at the end of the game show To Tell the Truth A panel of four celebrities ask questions of three individuals claiming to be the same person Of course two are impostors but it rsquo s up to the panel to discern the actual person In one challenging episode the celebrities tried to guess ldquo the real Johnny Marks rdquo who wrote the lyrics to ldquo Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer rdquo The celebrities found out just how difficult it is even with [... more]

This week on Family Policy Matters host Traci DeVette Griggs sits down with Clare Morell to discuss the recent report she co-authored entitled Raising a Family in the Digital Age A Technology Guide for Parents [... more]

GUEST DR STEVEN LAWSON author New Life in ChristConfusion characterizes our world Or maybe delusion is the better word in that people are deluded by others or just self-deluded There are no shortage of experts politicians scientists teachers professors writers speakers journalists analysts commentators influencers and yes Christian leaders confidently making assertions about all matters of life and faith So if you're pondering what is going wrong in the world you will hear all kinds of responses racism inequality lack of education capitalistic greed moral corruption with all manner of proposed solutions mostly promoting some new government program or law [... more]

Become victorious over satanic attacks by submitting to the Holy Spirit [... more]

It has become sadly ldquo normal rdquo to attack not only the opinions of others but also the person holding the opinion This can be true in academic circles as well For this reason I was stunned when scholar and theologian Richard B Hays wrote a paper that forcefully took to task a work that he himself had written years earlier In Reading With the Grain of Scripture Hays demonstrated great humility of heart as he corrected his own past thinking now fine-tuned by his lifelong commitment to learning nbsp nbsp As the book of Proverbs was being introduced King [... more]

GUEST NATHAN BUSENITZ co-author God vs GovernmentAs the Covid- virus spread across the world governing authorities mandated shutdowns on businesses schools and churches We were promised that it would be just two weeks to stop the spread or a month to flatten the curve Well two weeks turned into months of shutdowns mask mandates gathering and movement restrictions and get-vaccinated-or-else And while the virus has retreated for now just wait for the next variant to arrive and the vise will be tightened again One perspective became abundantly clear during the mandated lockdowns the government views in-person church gathering as non-essential [... more]

Would your spouse say they feel heard Authors Kevin amp Marcia Myers help unearth a new level of intimacy through the power of intentionally listening Show Notes and Resources Find resources from this podcast at shop familylife com Download FamilyLife's new app Check out all that's available on the FamilyLife Podcast Network [... more]

See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

GUEST ROBERT KNIGHT author and columnist Washington Times We are living in an age of disinformation What's another word for disinformation Lies Very few people and organizations can be trusted anymore to disseminate truth facts reality Do you trust the Biden Administration and government to tell you the truth about a given issue elections and voting Afghanistan pullout immigration How about the CDC or NIH with regard to COVID Do you trust the mainstream media or Big Tech to report the truth Or how about Christian leaders who always seem to be talking about race and social justice instead of [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Will we know and recognize our loved ones in heaven--- - What do you think about people calling Jesus a socialist--- - If someone was saved but then openly rejects Jesus what does that mean--- - How do you deal with Genesis - in response to the -serpent seed- doctrine--- - A caller wanted to discuss white supremacy and racism -- - What do you think about books like -Heaven is for Real---- - What is the difference between Calvinism and Lutheranism--- - Did Christ [... more]

One year for vacation Bible school Ken rsquo s church decided to bring in live animals to illustrate the Bible story When Ken arrived to help he was asked to bring a sheep inside He had to practically drag the sheep by rope into the church gymnasium But as the week went on it became less reluctant to follow him By the end of the week Ken didn rsquo t have to hold the rope anymore he just called the sheep and it followed knowing it could trust him In the New Testament Jesus compares Himself to a shepherd stating [... more]

The Book of Revelation doesn't just have a lot to say about the future It speaks accurately to the present as well In this Sunday morning episode Pastor Greg Laurie shows us exactly what Jesus knows about you and what He has to say to you personally Listen in for some encouraging truth from Revelation A Book of Promises Notes We learn about the future to motivate us to live right in the present They speak to us practically They speak to us prophetically They speak to us personally The Church has many critics but no equals The Lord always [... more]

Two-year-old Kenneth went missing Yet within three minutes of his mom rsquo s - - call an emergency worker found him just two blocks from home at the county fair His mom had promised he could go later that day with his grandpa But he rsquo d driven his toy tractor there and parked it at his favorite ride When the boy was safely home his dad wisely removed the toy rsquo s battery nbsp Kenneth was actually rather smart to get where he wanted to go but two-year-olds are missing another key quality wisdom And as adults we sometimes [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Matt discusses Reformation Charlotte -- - Matt discusses the biblical problems Tony Evans pro views on socialism -- - A caller wanted to know where and how Tony Evans was coming to socialist conclusions -- - Can you clarify Matthew - - - Does it have something to do with eternal security--- - In Mark why did Jesus command the demons not to speak--- - How can you effectively appeal to the Eastern Orthodox regarding the word of God as authoritative when their authority is [... more]

Have you ever wondered what the will of God is for your life Today Sinclair Ferguson guides us in discerning God's revealed will and provides us with helpful questions to consider as we make decisions Get 'The Basics of the Christian Life' DVD with Sinclair Ferguson for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org the-basics-of-the-christian-life Don't forget to make RenewingYourMind org your home for daily in-depth Bible study and Christian resources [... more]

Open calls questions and discussion with Matt Slick LIVE in the studio Questions include--- - Why do people think Friday the th is bad--- - Are there two different creation accounts in the book of Genesis--- - What is your take on Derek Prince--- - What is -the discerning of spirits---- - Who are the real Jews-''-- - How does Peter - fit with reformed theology- Is hell just for the fallen agngels and the false prophets--- - Is the immortality of the soul taught in the Bible- If hell is forever how is that compassionate--- - Can you explain [... more]

Proverbs says Wisdom is found on the lips of the discerning but a rod is for the back of one who has no sense When it comes to Medicare Supplements unfortunately many people don't have the tools to have sense and it can end up being a rod in their wallets This week Hans and Robby discuss everything you need to know about Medicare Supplements Medicare Advantage plans and Part D Drug plans Medicare Supplements are standardized by the government but unfortunately people are not told about this too often and it is buried in the literature that many don't [... more]