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The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

July 14, 2026

Cultivating a Family-Based Faith, Part 1

Mothers and fathers are to be the dominant spiritual influences in the life of their children. The job of the church is to train the parents to disciple the kids. Parents must take responsibility for shaping their children's faith, teaching them a Christian worldview, and setting boundaries to protect their spiritual well-being. [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

July 13, 2026

Discipleship: The Next Step in Following Jesus | Learning to Follow Jesus

Discipleship is a process of spiritual duplication where older believers give the younger an example to follow, a paradigm for success. It's a privilege we can take part in, a joy to see a new believer begin to grow. Recognizing the need for God, admitting sin, and believing in Jesus Christ are the first steps in establishing a relationship with God. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 13, 2026

Step In!, Part 2

Chip Ingram explores the qualities of a godly man, emphasizing the importance of integrity, faith integration, and character development. He draws from 1 Timothy 3, discussing the profile of a leader and the need to develop these qualities in our daily lives. Ingram encourages listeners to set their hearts on becoming a godly man, prioritize their schedules, and cultivate habits that align with their values. [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

July 09, 2026

Overcoming Financial Unrest with Elizabeth Brickman

Financial unrest affects many people, believers and unbelievers alike, regardless of their financial situation. It's not about money, but about our mindset and the downward pulls of the culture, the enemy, and our own human nature. By identifying and confronting the thoughts triggering unrest, we can separate spiritual fact from fiction and apply biblical solutions to achieve financial rest and peace. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 09, 2026

Step Down!, Part 2

Chip Ingram explores how to follow Jesus in a culture that is hostile or suspicious of faith, and how to pray for all people, including those we disagree with, to bring about internal transformation and change the world. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

July 09, 2026

Availability . . . and a Game of Chess (Exodus 3-4:17)

Moses' story illustrates the common excuses people use to deny God's call, including insignificance, ignorance, inability, and inadequacy. God responds with signs and reassurances, demonstrating His power and authority, and encouraging Moses to surrender and trust in His plan. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 08, 2026

Step Down!, Part 1

Chip Ingram shares the importance of prayer and humility in leadership, citing the Apostle Paul's teachings on prayer for all people, including those in authority, and the role of women in the church. He emphasizes the need for Christians to model a counterintuitive approach to leadership, prioritizing the progress of the gospel over individual rights and cultural expressions. [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

July 07, 2026

Being There For Your Son (Part 1 of 2)

God has called men to lead their families lovingly before Christ, and as such, they must love God deeply and teach their sons diligently, starting with the basics of loving God and His Word, and then applying it to their daily lives, making it a natural part of their conversations and interactions with their children. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 07, 2026

Step Up!, Part 2

Chip Ingram emphasizes the importance of standing for truth and defending God's Word in a hostile environment, drawing from the Apostle Paul's teachings in 1 Timothy 1. He encourages listeners to develop convictions, know the truth, live the truth, and share the truth, and to step up in their faith, even when it's hard. [... more]

Living on the Edge

Chip Ingram

July 06, 2026

Step Up!, Part 1

Chip Ingram begins a new series called You Can Make Disciples, where he coaches Timothy on how to step up and live boldly for Christ in a world that pushes back. Paul reminds Timothy that he needs to address false teaching and to love from a pure heart, from a good conscience, and from a sincere faith. He encourages Timothy to fight the good fight, keeping faith and a good conscience, and to persevere in his spiritual growth and leadership. [... more]

Science, Scripture & Salvation

John Morris

July 03, 2026

Lights in the World

Jesus taught that His disciples are the light of the world, representing Him and His message in an unfair and distorted world. As saints and disciples, we are commanded to shine with the truth and shed the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, attempting to enlighten every man that comes into the world. [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

June 29, 2026

The Cup That He Drank, Part 3

Chuck Swindahl shares four truths every sincere follower of Christ needs to hear, truths not learned in a classroom but in the crucible of real life, about surrendering one's will to God's and fulfilling a purpose, drinking the cup of pain and hardship, and finding victory in the midst of suffering. [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

June 26, 2026

The 5 Traits of a Great Dad: Jerrad Lopes

Dads need to model humility, ask their children about their hearts, and say no to distractions to focus on their primary role as disciple makers. They should also apologize to their children when they mess up, and make an effort to spend quality time with them. [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

June 26, 2026

The Cup That He Drank, Part 2

Chuck Swindahl shares a message titled The Cup That He Drank, emphasizing the difference between believing in Jesus and actually following him. He highlights the importance of surrendering to God's will, taking up one's cross daily, and denying oneself to live a life of obedience and commitment to Christ. [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

June 25, 2026

Giving to God

Dr. Tony Evans emphasizes the importance of surrendering to God, presenting oneself as a living sacrifice, and being transformed by the renewing of one's mind. He explains that God wants to see what saints will present to him, not just what pastors or choirs present. The password to spiritual victory is surrender, and it's essential to ask God's view on matters first, rather than conforming to the world's standards. [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

June 25, 2026

The Cup That He Drank, Part 1

Becoming a disciple is a painful journey of self-denial, taking up one's cross daily, and following Jesus Christ. It's a process of giving up one's own will for God's will, marked by crushing experiences, but ultimately leading to a deeper relationship with Christ. The cross represents a deliberate decision to abandon one's own desires and live with the pain that entails. [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

June 22, 2026

Life Lessons From Fishing

Fishing can teach us valuable lessons about our spiritual life, including the importance of staying alert to temptation, being patient with others, and being intentional about sharing the gospel. By paying attention to our surroundings and being aware of Satan's lures, we can avoid getting hooked and instead focus on making disciples and fulfilling God's purpose for our lives. [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

June 22, 2026

The Master’s Men (Pt. 3) (Luke 6:15b-16)

Jesus chooses ordinary people to be his disciples, not based on their spiritual heritage or impressive qualities, but on their willingness to follow and be taught. The twelve apostles, including James the son of Alpheus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Thaddeus Lebaeus, and Judas Iscariot, demonstrate the importance of humility and faithfulness in their service to Christ, and show that our service for Christ doesn't have to be recognized on earth to be rewarded in heaven. [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

June 21, 2026

Abraham and Freedom

Jesus teaches that true freedom comes from abiding in his word and being set free from the slavery of sin. He explains that those who are not of God cannot hear his word and are slaves to their own wicked desires, but those who are of God can hear and respond to his truth. [... more]

The Christian Worldview

David Wheaton

June 20, 2026

Preparing Boys for Marriage and Fatherhood

God's design for fathers is being undermined in society, leading to a lack of preparation for boys to become godly husbands and fathers. The Peter Pan mentality, where boys refuse to grow up and take responsibility, is a major issue. Biblical counseling and discipleship are essential in teaching boys the importance of work ethic, biblical wisdom, and sexual self-control. [... more]