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Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 23, 2026

Loving Your LGBT Child with Grace and Truth (Part 2 of 2)

Rob Jackson addresses common questions parents have when their children identify with the LGBT lifestyle Offering guidance rooted in faith and love Rob discusses topics such as gender confusion same-sex attraction and approaching difficult conversations He reminds listeners to find hope in God while navigating their child's journey Get When Grace Meets Conviction free with your gift From Transgendered to Transformed Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family Leave a message for Jim Daly If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 22, 2026

Turning Good Intentions Into Generosity with Kendra VanderMeulen

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 22, 2026

Loving Your LGBT Child with Grace and Truth (Part 1 of 2)

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 21, 2026

Where Have You Placed Your Security?

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 20, 2026

Rethinking Open Enrollment with Lauren Gajdek

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 20, 2026

Reforming Soteriology

The reality of sin is something we must face Yet John Calvin was convinced the church wasn't addressing it clearly enough Today W Robert Godfrey discusses how a biblical understanding of sin and salvation changes our lives Download W Robert Godfrey's video teaching series The Necessity of Reforming the Church plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher W Robert Godfrey is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and chairman of Ligonier Ministries He is president emeritus and professor emeritus of church history at Westminster Seminary California Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 17, 2026

How Do Social Security Spouse Benefits Work

In this episode of Finishing Well Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore unpack one of the most misunderstood areas of retirement planning Social Security spousal benefits While many people focus only on maximizing their own benefit Hans explains why the smartest strategy often comes from looking at Social Security as a household decision rather than an individual one Through practical real-life examples you'll discover how spouses surviving spouses and even divorced individuals may qualify for benefits they never realized were available Hans illustrates how proper timing and claiming strategies can significantly increase lifetime income helping couples create [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 16, 2026

Defined by Christ, Not Wealth

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]

Wednesday in the Word

Stu Epperson Jr

October 15, 2026

Have you been adopted by God? Galatians 4:1-7

n this episode of Wednesday in the Word Stu Epperson and Dr Sam Horn explore Galatians and the transforming truth of spiritual adoption through Jesus Christ Building on Paul's teaching in Galatians they examine how Christ's coming in the fullness of time fulfilled God's promises redeemed His people from bondage and brought believers into the freedom and privileges of being children of God Through the illustrations of heirs guardians and adoption in the ancient world this discussion highlights three key themes the illustration of humanity's former bondage the consummation of God's redemptive plan through His Son and the confirmation of [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 15, 2026

Biblical Wisdom for Better Investing: Managing Emotions and Risk with Mark Biller

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 15, 2026

The Cop Who Refused to Give Up on Skid Row

On this episode of Our American Stories LAPD Senior Lead Officer Deon Joseph walked into a juvenile detention center expecting the kids there to distrust him Instead of leading with his badge he told them something they did not expect to hear from a police officer I love you He kept returning shared his own story brought in mentors and slowly began earning their trust Joseph shares how that same approach shaped his work in downtown Los Angeles where he built relationships with homeless residents and community groups that had long been suspicious of police Be sure to check out [... more]

Carolina Journal Radio

Nick Craig

October 14, 2026

Noncitizen Voter Review; NC School Choice Ranking; Faith and Politics

Two Democratic members of the North Carolina State Board of Elections are questioning the accuracy of federal data identifying registered voters as potential noncitizens Theresa Opeka of Carolina Journal joins the program to discuss the findings concerns raised by board members and the state's ongoing review of voter eligibility Meanwhile a new report from the Reason Foundation ranks North Carolina tied for last in the nation for public school open enrollment policies highlighting the lack of statewide rules allowing students to attend schools outside their assigned districts Daniel Trippie of the America First Policy Institute joins the program to discuss [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 14, 2026

Freedom from Borrowing

What if debt isn't just a financial issue but a discipleship one We often view borrowing through a financial lens focusing on interest rates monthly payments and repayment timelines But Scripture invites us to consider something deeper Debt can shape our freedom influence our generosity and affect our ability to respond to opportunities God places before us Borrowing is common in modern life but understanding its spiritual implications can help us make wiser financial decisions The Biblical Perspective on DebtCredit cards student loans mortgages and business financing are familiar financial tools While Scripture doesn't identify borrowing itself as a sin [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 13, 2026

The Transformative Potential of Work with April Tam Smith

A job can be more than a paycheck It can provide dignity create opportunities and open doors for meaningful change in someone's life For April Tam Smith that belief inspired an unconventional approach to generosity creating a restaurant that serves great food while giving people who need it most a second chance April and her husband Graham are co-founders of P S Kitchen a nonprofit restaurant in New York City's Times Square Alongside a group of like-minded partners they've built a business that combines hospitality employment opportunities and charitable giving April joined the show today to share how the restaurant [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 12, 2026

How to Save for Major Purchases

One of the simplest ways to avoid credit card debt is to save up for major purchases before you make them When you plan ahead for expenses you know are coming you can pay with money you already have instead of borrowing from tomorrow's income This simple approach can reduce financial stress provide greater flexibility and help you practice faithful stewardship The key is preparing for tomorrow's expenses with today's resources Saving for the Expected Not Just the UnexpectedYou may be thinking Isn't that what my emergency fund is for Not exactly Your emergency fund is designed to cover unexpected [... more]

Finishing Well

Hans Scheil

October 10, 2026

Are You Tax Planning for Retirement?

In retirement taxes don't just affect your annual return they influence nearly every financial decision you make In this episode of Finishing Well Hans and host Robbie explore why tax planning is one of the most overlooked yet most important aspects of a successful retirement strategy Using a real-life case study they walk through how taxes impact the Seven Worries of Retirement including Social Security Medicare long-term care required minimum distributions RMDs Roth conversions estate planning and charitable giving You'll discover how proactive planning today can potentially reduce lifetime taxes preserve more wealth for your family and help you avoid [... more]

The Verdict

John Munro

October 09, 2026

No Free Lunches, Pt. 2

Does it seem fair that someone may follow Christ their whole life while another lives for themselves and comes to Christ on their deathbed Do they both deserve Heaven On this edition of The Verdict Pastor John Munro approaches this question from a Kingdom perspective as he discusses an unusual parable told by Jesus [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 08, 2026

Preparing the Next Steward

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 07, 2026

What Ecclesiastes Teaches Us About Life and Money

What book of the Bible reminds us that life is short and wisdom means making the most of the time God has given us Ecclesiastes This remarkable book refuses to let us avoid one of life's most uncomfortable realities our time here is brief Life under the sun is fleeting our accomplishments will not last forever and eventually every one of us will leave behind everything we have accumulated But Ecclesiastes does not confront us with mortality simply to make us somber It reminds us that life is short so we will learn to receive it as a gift And [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

October 06, 2026

Overcoming Trauma, Changing Your Mindset & Finding Healing | Q&A with Erin Hitch

In this powerful episode of Q A with Koloff Nikita sits down with Erin Hitch of Douglasville Georgia for an honest and inspiring conversation about marriage faith health forgiveness and overcoming the wounds of the past Erin shares the noticeable transformation she witnessed in her husband Matthew after attending Man Camp including how he became more intentional about prayer making God-centered decisions and leading his family She also opens up about their family's health journey and the changes they've experienced along the way But the heart of this episode comes when Erin asks a deeply personal question How do you [... more]