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Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 16, 2026

The Part of the Prodigal Son Story Everyone Forgets

You may have wandered away from God but the story of the prodigal son shows us how God sees us when we come back It's one of the best-known parables Jesus told but is it really about the younger son We walk through why Jesus told this parable and who he was speaking to in Luke Then we look at the Pharisees the lost sheep the lost coin and the brother who stayed home The Kind of Lost No GPS Can Fix The Parable Everyone Misunderstands Why the Pharisees Cared Who Jesus Ate With The Dinner Where Jesus Called Them [... more]

The Urban Alternative

Tony Evans, PhD

October 15, 2026

The Lord of the Kingdom Agenda

Too many Christians spend their lives playing defense simply trying to survive another day Dr Tony Evans explains how recognizing Christ's authority changes our perspective and allows us to move forward with purpose instead of constantly retreating from the enemy [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 15, 2026

What the Parable of the Wheat and the Tares Really Means

There's a real place called hell and a lot of churches won't even preach on it But Jesus spoke about it often so why have we gone quiet We walk through what salvation really rescues us from and why the stakes matter Then we look at the parable of the wheat and the tares in Matthew and what it says about the end of the age Why Churches Won't Preach on Hell Why Jesus Told Parables and Why Hell Matters The Most Misunderstood Parable The Message That Saved My Wife Why Hasn't Judgment Begun When Judgment Comes and What to [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 15, 2026

Saying Yes! to Christ’s Call, Part 3

Mark Nearly everyone longs for a clear sense of purpose yet leaving the familiar behind is another matter entirely When Jesus called His first disciples beside the Sea of Galilee He didn't issue a theological lecture He simply said Follow Me From Mark Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the Savior's call on Simon Andrew James and John Jesus' call was personal authoritative and transformational turning fishermen into fishers of men Consider what Jesus may be asking you to leave behind and where He's leading Saying yes to Christ's call is the most significant decision you will ever make [... 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]

Connect with Skip Heitzig

Skip Heitzig

October 14, 2026

Flight EXO02 - Part B

Pastor Skip reveals the surprising purpose behind the Bible's eye-for-an-eye command and what it teaches you about resisting the urge to get even [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 14, 2026

Should Christians Be Involved in Politics?

Everybody has an opinion on where America is headed but a lot of Christians plan to stay home on election day We take your calls live and ask why and what the Bible says about it We walk through why we vote biblical values why we look at a candidate's platform instead of their offers and what pastors can say from the pulpit Then we look at Timothy the lesser of two evils and what to do if you're thinking of running for office Why Christians Are Talking Politics Vote the Platform Not the Offer What Pastors Can Say From [... 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 14, 2026

James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 2 of 2)

James Brown CBS host of The NFL Today shares his personal faith journey family story and transformation through Jesus Christ Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother's faith and discipline his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball and the moment in his mid- s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment He emphasizes the importance of responsibility humility and walking the talk as a Christian both in family life and public influence The conversation also explores themes of racial unity the role of Scripture in addressing cultural challenges and the lasting impact [... more]

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 14, 2026

Saying Yes! to Christ’s Call, Part 2

Renewing Your Mind

R.C. Sproul

October 14, 2026

Predestination

God does not merely extend the opportunity for sinners to be saved He unfailingly accomplishes His purpose to redeem His chosen people Today R C Sproul studies the implications of the doctrine of predestination Download Truths We Confess R C Sproul's ebook commentary on the Westminster Confession with your donation today 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 [... more]

Hope in the Mourning Ministries

Emily Curtis

October 13, 2026

Jacob's Story: Love Without Limits

Jacob was never expected to survive but God had beautiful plans for his life In his years Jacob taught those around him to enjoy life cherish one another and celebrate every blessing from the Lord along the way His parents sit down with Emily to share the remarkable ways God used Jacob not in spite of his disabilities but through them His story is a beautiful reminder that every life has immeasurable value God-given purpose and the ability to leave a lasting impact on others [... 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]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

October 13, 2026

James Brown: Faith, Family, and Purpose (Part 1 of 2)

Insight for Living

Chuck Swindoll

October 13, 2026

Saying Yes! to Christ’s Call, Part 1

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]

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]

In Touch

Charles Stanley

October 12, 2026

Prayer & Personal Life

Discover how to stay disciplined and have a purpose for prayers to acquire and maintain intimacy with the Father Donate https store intouch org donate generalSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

A Call to the Nation

Carter Conlon

October 11, 2026

The Real Pathway To Power

Too Much Talk Too Little Power In Corinthians Paul says Now some are puffed up as though I were not coming to you But I will come to you shortly if the Lord wills and I will know not the word of those who are puffed up but the power For the kingdom of God is not in word but in power I think in America today there's just too much talk in the house of God and too little power And I don't know about you but I'm very very weary of it all Jesus Christ told us in [... more]

It's Time to Man Up!

Nikita Koloff

October 10, 2026

From Cancer Survivor to Kingdom Warrior: Roger Gadd's Story of Faith, Resilience & Purpose

What happens when life hits you with one challenge after another and instead of running from God you run toward Him On this episode of The Man Up Show Nikita Koloff sits down with longtime friend Roger Gadd for a powerful conversation about faith family perseverance and purpose Roger shares his incredible journey from a young man who knew very little about God to becoming a committed follower of Christ He opens up about battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma at just years old enduring surgeries chemotherapy and radiation and the moment during that difficult season when he says he experienced the unmistakable [... more]