Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave it requires careful thought prayer and an understanding of each child's unique circumstances Ron Blue co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship calls this the uniqueness principle Equal Love Doesn't Always Require Equal Treatment Studies show that many [... more]

How we think about God will determine how we think about the world and our place in it Today R C Sproul explains the essential role that theology plays in forming a Christian worldview Get R C Sproul's video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation You can also download the series and study guide plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Join us in Orlando next [... more]

Sometimes one glimpse can change everything For a woman facing an unexpected pregnancy fear and uncertainty can make it difficult to know what comes next But seeing her baby through an ultrasound can bring a moment of clarity and open the door to compassionate care practical support and hope Dan Steiner Founder and President of PreBorn joined the show today to explain how the ministry partners with pregnancy clinics across the country to reach women facing unexpected pregnancies PreBorn provides ultrasound machines training financial support and other resources to help local clinics serve women at a critical moment The Power [... more]

Can we trust our physical senses what we see hear and touch Today R C Sproul explores the reliability and limits of our sense perception in our search for the truth Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R C Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download the teaching series with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation [... more]

Share a commentGod's silence can feel mysterious until you realize what King Saul refuses to face you can't demand closeness with God while you're actively protecting the sin you already know needs confession We walk through Saul's final descent and why his complaint God won't answer me isn't a puzzle it's a mirror Along the way we use a painfully funny illustration about a man hiding a lit cigarette from his pastor to expose how often we try to stuff disobedience out of sight while still asking for guidance comfort and clarity From there the story turns darker and stranger [... more]

What if the greatest benefit of financial advice isn't simply what happens to your portfolio but knowing your financial decisions reflect what matters most New research from Kingdom Advisors and Pinkston Group suggests that when financial counsel aligns with a person's faith and values the benefits can extend well beyond investment performance Clients report deeper trust reduced financial anxiety and a broader definition of financial success Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors joined the show today to unpack what the findings reveal about values-aligned investing long-term advisor relationships generosity and the future of Christian financial advice The Gap Between Interest [... more]

Check out the entire How to T H I N K Series with Tim Barnett on the What Would You Say YouTube channel For more resources visit breakpoint org [... more]

In this episode we focus on how parents can support their children academically without making performance feel like identity It covers practical ways to work with teachers understand the real reasons behind struggling grades and encourage independence especially as kids get older It also addresses how AI is changing schoolwork and why those conversations need to start early Key topics Parents often focus on grades and assignments but the deeper goal is helping kids grow without linking worth to performance One major theme is resisting the urge to rescue children from struggle since doing too much can keep them from [... more]

John and Gudny Munro conclude their story reflecting on the different churches at which they've served and the unexpected death of Christopher thinking of their dependence on the Lord and the faithfulness of His promises [... more]

The human brain is one of creation's mysteries Today R C Sproul considers the relationship between our internal thoughts and our outward actions explaining that a transformed mind leads to a transformed life Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R C Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download the teaching series with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president [... more]

Our minds are always thinking But what is the mind And what influences the way we think Today R C Sproul underscores the importance for Christians to think critically and biblically Receive an exclusive Renewing Your Mind journal and download R C Sproul's teaching series Think like a Christian with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download the teaching series with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation [... more]

If you took inventory of all your knowledge how could you confirm whether you know anything accurately at all Today R C Sproul explores the science of epistemology the study of knowledge itself Get R C Sproul's video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation You can also download the series and study guide plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking https gift renewingyourmind org Live outside the U S and Canada Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation https www renewingyourmind org global Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul [... more]

Neuroscientist educator and author Dr Jared Horvath joins Brian Kilmeade to discuss his book The Digital Delusion Horvath exposes how widespread classroom technology laptops and tablets are actively degrading student learning memory retention and critical thinking skills He breaks down the cognitive neuroscience behind why handwriting beats typing why screens destroy spatial memory and why AI in schools triggers the law of least effort in young minds Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories for five years the Borderline Bar Grill in Thousand Oaks California had been one of Tyler Spady's favorite places to hang out But on November as he stood on the dance floor thinking life couldn't get much better he heard the gunshots that would change his life forever Spady escaped through a packed kitchen as bullets struck the walls around him eventually finding refuge with strangers in a nearby neighborhood But surviving was only the beginning In the days and months that followed he learned which friends had died and struggled to make [... more]

ESG investing promises to align your portfolio with your values But an important question remains Whose values are shaping the standards Environmental social and governance ratings are often presented as measures of corporate responsibility Yet the assumptions behind those ratings may not always align with biblical convictions Nick Schmitz Professor of Finance at The Catholic University of America and a Board Member of the Christian Investing Council CIC joined the show today to explain the differences between ESG and faith-based investing and why Christians should pay attention not only to what they own but also to how their shares are [... more]

Risk is unavoidable in investing and in life But not all risks deserve equal attention It is easy to focus primarily on the probability that something will happen If an investment career move or financial strategy has a high likelihood of succeeding we may assume it is a good decision But Mark Biller Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing suggests another question may be even more important If things go wrong how wrong could they go That shift from focusing on probabilities to considering consequences can help us make wiser financial decisions and protect ourselves from risks that could permanently [... more]

Neurosurgeon Dr Lee Warren shares insights about the powerful connection between neuroscience and the Christian faith He explains how our thoughts can physically reshape our brains By intentionally choosing what we think about especially gratitude truth and hope we can form new neural pathways that influence our emotions behaviors and even future generations Drawing from personal tragedy including the loss of his son Dr Warren shares how people can better heal from trauma anxiety and destructive patterns The conversation highlights practical ways believers can renew their minds strengthen relationships and raise resilient children by aligning their thinking with God's design [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

God's omnipresence is a double-sided reality, where he is fully present in all places at all times, yet manifests himself differently in various contexts, such as heaven, earth, and hell. This attribute is often misunderstood, leading to fears of judgment or a lack of understanding of God's love and presence. [... more]

In the midst of overwhelming circumstances, Jesus is with us, and He is greater than our circumstances. He reveals His power and love in unexpected ways, and His presence brings peace and hope. By practicing His presence, we can trust Him to guide us through life's storms and find peace in the midst of chaos. [... more]