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Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 23, 2026

The One-Ton Pumpkin: How a Rhode Island Grower Broke a World Record

On this episode of Our American Stories in Rhode Island grower Joe Jutras set a world record with a green squash weighing pounds earning a place among the largest fruits and vegetables ever grown Reaching that milestone took years of experimenting with soil science and meticulous care from planting to harvest Joe explains how patience timing and an understanding of growth cycles can turn an ordinary garden into a contender for the world's biggest fruit Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 22, 2026

When a Generation Comes Late to the Faith

What happens when an entire generation grows up without understanding the Bible the meaning of sin or why Jesus Christ died on the cross On this episode of Truth Talk Live host John Galantis filling in for Dr Shah explores the growing challenge of biblical illiteracy and how Christians can reach people who are coming to faith later in life [... 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]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 21, 2026

The Divine Purpose of the Family

Everybody wants a happy family but happiness alone isn't the ultimate purpose of the home Dr Tony Evans explains why God created the family as a foundational part of His Kingdom plan and how understanding that purpose can strengthen our relationships [... more]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

October 21, 2026

Keep Asking, Seeking, and Knocking: The Parables of Jesus

What can an annoying persistent friend teach us about prayer In this episode of our series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson explores Jesus' surprising story of a friend who comes knocking at midnight asking for bread Through this humorous and unexpected parable Jesus teaches His disciples to pray with confidence persistence and trust But the lesson goes beyond simply getting what we ask for Jesus reminds us that God is not reluctant to hear us He is our loving Father who knows what we truly need and delights in giving good gifts to His children Join Major [... 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 19, 2026

How to Practice Discernment with Artificial Intelligence

Abdu Murray explains the latest news about artificial intelligence and how Christians should respond Listen in for insights on discerning when to trust AI generated answers understanding deepfakes and finding peace in the trustworthiness of Scripture Get Fake ID free with your gift How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality -- Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than any of us ever imagined Discover how to help your family navigate the age of AI with biblical wisdom discernment and hope with this free five-part video series featuring Abdu Murray Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

October 19, 2026

I Prayed to Be as Big as My Brother. Then I Grew to 6'6"

On this episode of Our American Stories growing up in Bloomington Minnesota Paul Bauer idolized his oldest brother Tom a -foot- three-sport athlete everyone called Moose When -year-old Paul watched his brother bang his head on the basement ductwork he began ending every bedtime prayer with the same request Please Lord help me to grow to be as big as Moose Paul eventually grew to -foot- Looking back he shares how that childhood prayer shaped his understanding of faith how his own father taught him that prayer is talking to God with love and how becoming a father himself helped [... 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]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 15, 2026

Understanding the Heart of Biblical Worship

On this episode of Truth Talk Live host John Galantzis explores the true meaning of biblical worship through Ephesians and a sermon series by Dr Abidan Shah Together with callers John examines why worship is about far more than the songs we sing It is a response to God's holiness greatness grace and the spiritual blessings we receive through Jesus Christ [... 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]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 14, 2026

The Need for the Kingdom Agenda

There's more to life than simply moving from one day to the next Dr Tony Evans explains the spiritual conflict taking place behind the scenes and why God's Kingdom Agenda is necessary for understanding our purpose and responding to the battle around us [... 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]

Words of Life

Salvation Army

October 14, 2026

Building Your Life on a Solid Foundation: The Parables of Jesus

What does it mean to truly follow Jesus In this episode of our series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson explores Jesus' teaching about two builders one who builds his house on solid rock and another who builds on sand Both houses face the same storm The difference is what they were built on Jesus' parable challenges us to look beyond simply hearing His words and consider whether we are actually putting them into practice What foundation are we building our lives our families and our futures on And when the storms of life come will that foundation [... 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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 12, 2026

Who Is the Parable of the Sower Really About?

Who is the parable of the sower really about We pick up the parables with Nathan's story that caught King David and see why Jesus held up a mirror instead of offering an explanation Then let's walk through Matthew and its four soils from the hardened wayside to the stony and thorny ground to the good soil and ask which one is ours Nathan's Parable and Thou Art the Man Why Parables Work Like a Mirror Ryan's Story and the Parable of the Sower Understanding vs Receiving The Hard Path Stony Thorny or Good Which Soil Are You If You [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 12, 2026

Exposing the Realities of Teen Dating Abuse

Abuse and manipulation in teen relationships are devastating and sadly often happen without parents ever knowing Identifying the warning signs and how to support a teen or young adult who is going through abuse is crucial Dee Dee describes a manipulative physically and emotionally abusive teen relationship she suffered and offers poignant insight into understanding how a teen or young adult might be feeling amidst abuse and the thought processes that led someone into that kind of situation Get It Doesn't Start with a Punch free with your gift Praying for Your Teen's Heart and Future -- Lift your child [... more]

Kingdom Pursuits

Robby Dilmore

October 10, 2026

Understanding Election Security and the Voting Process

On this episode of Kingdom Pursuits guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Tim Tsujii Executive Director of the Forsyth County Board of Elections for an informative conversation about how elections are administered and secured in North Carolina Tim explains the responsibilities of local election officials how provisional and absentee ballots are reviewed and the year-round work involved in voter registration poll worker preparation and election management He also addresses common questions about voter identification registration deadlines moving between counties voting machine security and the safeguards used to verify election results Drawing from his own experience as an election judge Bill shares [... more]

Ignite the Light Ministries

Wyatt Cudd

October 10, 2026

Walking Through the Fire to Peace

Ignite The Light Walking Through the Fire to Peace Why is true peace so hard to find in a broken world From painful toil to fractured relationships the weight of a fallen world touches every aspect of our daily lives But God never called us to escape reality or settle for half-hearted faith In this episode of the Ignite The Light radio and podcast ministry Pastor Wyatt Cudd unpacks Genesis to reveal the profound contrast between Cain and Abel Through strict biblical truth we examine what it means to offer God our absolute best our firstfruits rather than giving Him [... 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]