What lies on the other side of the grave Is the notion of an afterlife merely wishful thinking Today R C Sproul considers the topic of life after death Download R C Sproul's teaching series Surprised by Suffering plus the digital study guide with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org 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 Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries Explore all of our podcasts https www [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Benjamin Franklin rarely attended church and questioned some of Christianity's central doctrines Yet he never abandoned belief in God He believed in Providence immortality moral accountability and the importance of religion to a healthy society Franklin's faith never fit neatly into a single category and he spent much of his long life thinking questioning and occasionally changing his mind about what he believed Dr D G Hart author of Benjamin Franklin Cultural Protestant and historian Dr Thomas Kidd share the complicated story of Franklin's religious life Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

Some of the most remarkable advances in medicine are happening inside companies most of us have never heard of For Christian investors that raises an intriguing question Could investing in healthcare innovation offer financial opportunity while also supporting businesses working to serve their neighbors and address some of the world's most difficult problems Dr Finny Kuruvilla believes it can Kuruvilla is Co-Founder Co-Chief Investment Officer and Senior Portfolio Manager at Eventide Investments With an M D and a Ph D in chemistry he brings an unusual combination of medical scientific and investment expertise to faith-based investing Where Faith Medicine and [... more]

Women currently control the majority of wealth in the United States and their financial influence is growing But perhaps the more important question isn't simply how much wealth women will steward It's what they want that wealth to accomplish Julie Wilson President of Women Doing Well joins the show today to share some new research conducted in partnership with the Lake Institute on Faith Giving that offers an encouraging look at how Christian women are approaching generosity The findings reveal women who are engaged discerning and increasingly intentional about aligning their financial decisions with their faith values relationships and sense [... more]

There is a certain amount of time allotted to us all and we all decide how we are going to spend it But none of us knows exactly how much of it we have left So a huge question for all of us is What will you do with the time you have left Some never face that issue honestly thinking that they'll always have plenty of time Today let's consider four solid principles that will make the time you have left really count [... more]

The Matt Slick Live Live Broadcast of - - is a production of the Christian Apologetics Research Ministry CARM Matt answers questions on topics such as The Bible Apologetics Theology World Religions Atheism and other issues You can also email questions to Matt using info carm org Put Radio Show Question in the Subject line Answers will be discussed in a future show Topics Include Matt Mentions Some of the CARM Staff and What They do Prior Demon Possession and Predestination is There a Conflict Here Obstreperous People in Chat Rooms Historic Persecutions by The Roman Catholic Church Biblical Canon [... more]

What if financial success isn't the destination but simply the foundation for something greater We spend a great deal of time thinking about how to earn save invest and manage money wisely Those things matter Faithful stewardship requires care and wisdom with what God has entrusted to us But what happens when you've done many of those things well and still find yourself wondering Is there something more Scott Highmark President and Co-Founder of Mosaic Wealth a Certified Kingdom Advisor and author of The Significance Pyramid Climb Beyond Success to Find Lasting Significance believes there is His Significance Pyramid offers [... more]

Investing can feel overwhelming With countless funds strategies market forecasts and opinions competing for attention it's easy to assume that successful investing requires constant analysis and a complicated portfolio But it doesn't have to For decades Sound Mind Investing has offered an indexing strategy called Just-the-Basics designed around simplicity diversification and minimal maintenance According to Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing a straightforward indexing approach can also work alongside more active investment strategies The key may not be choosing between active investing and indexing but understanding how both can fit in a well-designed portfolio [... more]

Comedian and Podcaster Bridget Phetasy joins us on the Sydney Sweeney fallout the insane feminist reaction the Ed Sheeran Macklemore drama the viral UT photo and more Meanwhile Dana explains how the lazy way of thinking that Israel controls the United Nations is purely based on anti-Semitic opposition Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make The Dana Show possible Alliance Defending Freedomhttps JoinADF com danaIf you believe your freedom is worth defending now is the time to act Donate to Alliance Defending Freedom at the link above and have your gift MATCHED Chapterhttps Chapter Org DanaAsk Chapter today if [... more]

Ever drive away from home and had that nagging feeling you might have left the stove on Or you forgot to lock a door Or you left a curling iron plugged in If you don't go back and check you start thinking of how things could go horribly wrong We want to be sure about certain things don't we Well today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us check ourselves when it comes to the sincerity of our faith in Christ When it comes to matters of eternity close enough isn't close enough Become a Harvest Partner today [... more]

The old saying goes He who fails to plan plans to fail But even good plans can lead to disappointment if they leave God out Dr Tony Evans explains how to make plans with the right perspective and why our future ultimately belongs in God's hands [... more]

If you're not accountable for your life then ultimately your life doesn't count Today R C Sproul reveals that a meaningful worldview must include the discipline of ethics and our ethics cannot be divorced from the holy character of God 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 [... more]

Dana reflects on the th observance since September What has changed since that day Dana breaks down how far we've come amid Zohran Mamdani being elected mayor of New York City AOC and Zohran Mamdani were caught on camera laughing and giggling as the names of victims were read aloud Dana explains how created a new batch of political conservatives including herself Dana is thinking about getting the controversial new iPhone Dana reacts to a drone show tribute for that encompassed a drone for every life lost that day Plus more commentary Thank you for supporting our sponsors that make [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Jocelyn Green didn't lose anyone on September but she still felt the weight of that day in ways she couldn't have predicted Living just a few miles from the Pentagon she saw how quickly fear moved through a neighborhood What surprised her was what came next people showing up for each other in quiet steady ways Over time she found herself thinking more about how faith fits into grief and how friendships sometimes grow strongest in the shadow of crisis Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www [... more]

Dr Stanley explains how to avoid the dangerous thinking that robs us of security and joy in Christ Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Selections from Job In this passage Job declares truth about God He is determined to think God's thoughts rather than rely on humanistic reasoning Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages you to pursue five priorities based on Job Encounter a whole new way of looking at suffering Value the wisdom that God forges in those experiencing adversity Follow Job's trail of courage and integrity [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in February a historic winter storm brought much of Texas to a standstill Tim Hennessey and his wife Debbie braved the icy roads to pick up groceries for themselves and some friends Then while they were shopping at their local H-E-B the power went out The checkout lines quickly filled but instead of asking customers to wait employees began waving them toward the doors Take your groceries Get home safely Don't worry about paying Tim couldn't stop thinking about what he had witnessed When he got home he wrote about it on Facebook [... more]

Selections from Job In this passage Job declares truth about God He is determined to think God's thoughts rather than rely on humanistic reasoning Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages you to pursue five priorities based on Job Encounter a whole new way of looking at suffering Value the wisdom that God forges in those experiencing adversity Follow Job's trail of courage and integrity [... more]

If we don't have God at the center of our thinking our foundation for human dignity collapses Today R C Sproul teaches that anthropology the study of mankind must be rooted in theology the study of God 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 [... more]

CBS Sports NFL Analyst Trent Green joins the show and discusses the challenges that Fernando Mendonza faces and if he looks like a pro what QBs are thinking when they face Aaron Donald and Myles Garrett why he likes the Rams and the Broncos playing in the Super Bowl Suzy Shuster joins the show and discusses the recent retirement of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert and who she would pick to be the next leader of the league Clippers fan TJ Jefferson on his release of fandom for the Los Angeles Clippers after the recent sanctions place on the team Learn [... more]

We like to put our best foot forward It's a cultural thing We keep certain things to ourselves If we've just bounced a check or we're in over our head at work or there's relationship stress we stay silent on those subjects But today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out when Jesus makes His home in our hearts we give Him permission to explore the hidden issues we're keeping to ourselves yeah including the one you're thinking about right now Let's get some good encouragement Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and [... more]

Is AI a gift a danger or simply a tool In this episode of If Not For God Mike Zwick and Robby Dillmore dive into the growing influence of ChatGPT and artificial intelligence and ask an even deeper question What happens when we start trusting technology more than we trust God From AI Bible studies and computers that can generate sermons music and conversations to the possibility of AI companions replacing real relationships Mike and Robbie explore both the incredible opportunities and the spiritual dangers of this rapidly changing technology They also discuss whether AI could have anything to do [... more]

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]