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]

Some of the earliest financial supporters of Jesus' ministry were women Luke introduces us to Mary Magdalene Joanna Susanna and many others who traveled with Jesus and the Twelve Luke adds a remarkable detail these women were supporting Jesus' ministry out of their means Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and one of the founders of Women Doing Well points to their story as a powerful picture of generosity These women didn't simply contribute resources to a cause They had encountered Jesus personally received His grace and responded by using what they had to serve Him and others Their example [... more]

From Ephesians Chip explains that if we're not operating out of the love we already have as a beloved child of God we tend to operate out of dysfunctional means to manipulate pretend or image-cast to get people to affirm and love us Chip helps us understand we are to become imitators of God The question is - How do we do what feels impossible Join Chip and find out ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Tucker Carlson unveils a -point political manifesto that sounds EXACTLY like Soviet Russia amid his third-party presidential speculation James Talarico tried to show how manly he is by operating a blowtorch and it turned into the self-own of the century Megan Rapinoe go has UNHINGED commentary accusing Sophie Cunningham and Riley Gaines of pushing nonsense because they're trying to protect women's sports A United Nations study SHATTERS the Gaza starvation narrative 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 [... more]

Where is God It may be the most elemental question a family caregiver asks when suffering becomes relentless But where is a curious question to ask about an omnipresent God Scripture tells us that He is present at the accident scene in the operating room at the rehabilitation center and beside the caregiver sitting alone at the kitchen table at two in the morning In this episode Peter Rosenberger turns the question around The first question God asked fallen humanity was Where are you God knew where Adam was Adam needed to recognize where he was and why he was [... more]

Ignite The Light Letters Christ Uncompromising Faith in a Fallen World In this episode we dive into Revelation to examine Christ's urgent words to two ancient congregations Pergamum the compromising church and Thyatira the corrupt church Operating in environments dominated by pagan culture and false teaching these believers faced immense pressure to dilute their faith Jesus' message to them and to us today is clear pure devotion to Him leaves zero room for cultural or moral compromise Following Christ in a fallen world inevitably brings trials but spiritual shortcutting is never the answer As the classic children's phrase goes You [... more]

Money is never just about money and work is never just about a paycheck Scripture teaches that God owns everything gives us the ability to earn and calls us to work with integrity because ultimately we serve Christ Howard Dayton Founder of Compass Financial Ministry and author of Business God's Way says those truths should shape not only how Christians manage money but how we earn it in the first place Remember Who You're Really Working For The foundation of biblical earning begins with recognizing that God owns everything and that He is ultimately the One we serve Colossians - [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories as a teenager walking to school in Manhattan Theodore Schwartz stopped to help a stranger whose car was trapped in the snow The feeling he got from helping someone who could offer him nothing in return stayed with him He decided he wanted to spend his life doing exactly that He eventually became one of America's leading neurosurgeons operating on thousands of brain tumors and making decisions where a fraction of an inch can separate a cure from catastrophe Dr Theodore Schwartz author of Gray Matters A Biography of Brain Surgery takes us [... more]

Stewardship isn't a one-time decision It's an ongoing way of life a cycle that begins with gratitude moves through faithful growth and leads to generosity Tim Tassopoulos Former President and Chief Operating Officer of Chick-fil-A has seen that cycle at work throughout his life and career During his decades with the company he helped shape a culture known not only for operational excellence but also for servant leadership hospitality and investing in people For Tassopoulos faithful stewardship starts with a foundational truth God owns it all That includes our finances but it extends much further Our abilities relationships opportunities time [... more]

The WNBA and women's sports are at the center of a controversy surrounding transgender athletes, with some arguing that biological men should not be allowed to compete against women. Meanwhile, the Irish government has removed a navigation system from a new jet due to its Israeli origin, sparking criticism and memes. The episode also touches on politics, feminism, and anti-Semitism, with discussions on the intersection of these issues and their impact on society. [... more]

The United States is negotiating with Iran to lift the blockade and allow oil sales, but experts remain skeptical about Iran's intentions. Meanwhile, in Ukraine, the US is providing military aid to the country as it faces Russian aggression, and experts discuss the importance of bolstering NATO's front and supporting European allies. [... more]

North Carolina Governor Josh Stein is calling for a $1.4 billion critical needs budget to address the state's budget crisis, which has been ongoing for over two and a half years. The budget would provide raises for teachers, state troopers, and other state law enforcement, as well as fund Medicaid and other critical needs. Meanwhile, U.S. Senator Ted Budd is voicing his support for President Trump's approach towards Iran, citing the regime's history of terrorism and pursuit of nuclear weapons. In other news, a federal judge has ruled against a Libertarian voter who challenged North Carolina's ballot selfie restrictions, citing the state's interest in preventing vote buying and coercion. Additionally, North Carolina's charter school infrastructure is set to receive a major boost from a record-breaking $52.9 million federal grant, which will support the establishment of new charter schools and career and technical education programs. [... more]

The 14th Amendment was put to the test in a landmark Supreme Court case involving a Chinese laundry owner in San Francisco. Eli Yick's business was targeted by the city, leading to a fight for his livelihood and rights. The court ultimately ruled in his favor, establishing that the government may not make laws that abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens or deprive anyone of life, liberty, or property without due process of law. [... more]

Jimmy Lai, a billionaire and politician, was sentenced to 20 years in jail for his advocacy of freedom and democracy in Hong Kong. Born in the late 1940s, Lai witnessed the Chinese Revolution and state-sponsored famine, and later established a successful business and media empire. He continued to fight for democracy and human rights, even after Beijing took control of Hong Kong, and was punished for his dissent. His story serves as a testament to the importance of standing up for eternal and true values, even in the face of great cost. [... more]

Josh and Joe discuss various hypothetical legal scenarios, including estate planning, power of attorney, fiduciary duty, landlord-tenant law, partition of property, operating agreements, LLCs, step-parent estates, and estate administration, providing general guidance and insights on how to navigate these complex issues. [... more]

Millions around the world are stuck in generational poverty, but the body of Christ is working together to break this cycle. Faith and Finance is partnering with Cross International to lift 250 kids in Malawi, Uganda, and Zambia out of poverty and introduce them to the love of Jesus. [... more]

Elizabeth Smith Friedman was a pioneering cryptologist who cracked enemy codes during both World Wars, exposed Nazi spy rings in South America, and helped dismantle organized crime networks during Prohibition. Her work laid the foundation for modern cryptanalysis and influenced intelligence agencies, making her a testament to the power of intellect and perseverance. [... more]

Living with margin is essential for wise stewardship, creating space for rest, faith, and generosity. It's a spiritual discipline that involves creating room for God's provision, pace, and purposes in life, and it changes the way you give, think, and live. [... more]

Matt Slick discusses the false teachings of Eastern Orthodoxy and Roman Catholicism, highlighting their doctrines of salvation, the Eucharist, and the role of Mary. He also addresses the concept of omniscience and the distinction between essential and accidental properties, arguing that the Catholic and Eastern Orthodox views of Mary are idolatrous and contradict the Bible. [... more]

Minnesota's transformation into a sanctuary state for abortion and transgender mutilation surgeries has been accompanied by a surge in Islamic immigration, leading to widespread fraud and cultural changes that are altering the state's identity and values. [... more]