The human instinct is to hoard things in times of economic stress Let's look at what the Bible has to say about that Hoarding is the over-the-top collection of stuff you can't rationally use in a reasonable time Today we'll talk about the root causes of this temptation and how to avoid it Triggers of HoardingPeople hoard at different levels sometimes even to the point of mental illness though that's not our focus here Instead we'll discuss the kind of hoarding that many of us are tempted to do often in response to circumstances Various factors can trigger hoarding Fear [... more]

From Discussing the assassination attempt on President Trump the challenges within the culture - and Scripture's directive to believers [... more]

Remembering the Lord's past faithfulness brings encouragement But we also find consolation in God's promises for the future Today W Robert Godfrey draws our attention to Psalm and the hope it gives to Christians in distress Get 'Learning to Love the Psalms' by W Robert Godfrey https gift renewingyourmind org learning-to-love-the-psalms 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 He is the featured teacher for many Ligonier teaching series including the six-part series A Survey of Church [... more]

Jesus said that in this world we will have tribulation But our response to those trials determines whether or not we experience the abundant life that Jesus promised Dr Robert Jeffress identifies five causes of unnecessary stress along with five biblical solutions for choosing relaxation over stress To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Today millions of Americans are struggling with the physical mental and spiritual effects of stress Is there any way to break free from the endless cycle of worry Dr Robert Jeffress teaches that while we can't live without problems we can live above our problems To support Pathway to Victory go to ptv org donate [... more]

Well it's hard to believe but soon the kids will be heading back to school Are you ready to start the new school year on the right foot Could you use a few tips Well you're in for a treat Crystal Paine joins us today with some great advice to make your back-to-school experience easier Crystal Paine is the founder of MoneySavingMom com and the author of The Time-Saving Mom How to Juggle a Lot Enjoy Your Life and Accomplish What Matters Most Budgeting for Back-to-School EssentialsAs the new school year approaches parents are reminded of the inevitable expenses from [... more]

When In Mourning What are You Really Mourning What is the rending of your clothes Why did Mordecai take it to the street Where should we take it [... more]

The Book of Judges reveals to us how our God is a God of mercy who helps us in our distress In this message Adrian Rogers examines the faith of Deborah and Barak and how their obedience and trust in God delivered Israel from her enemy [... 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 Keep up with Harvest Crusade details --- Listen on harvest org --- [... more]

In the First Century B C Roman historian Sallust said Prosperity tries the souls even of the wise Most people would choose financial prosperity despite its temptations But what if you're living with financial adversity Today we'll talk about how to be wise in good times and bad The Temptations of Financial Success and AdversityWhen things are going well financially it's tempting to take credit for your success leading to sins like pride and greed On the other hand adversity brings its own set of temptations such as self-pity bitterness and envy Neither set of attitudes is godly Christians are [... more]

Andrew Card was the Chief of Staff to American president George W Bush In an interview regarding his role in the White House he explained ldquo In each staff member rsquo s office hangs a framed statement of purpose lsquo We serve at the pleasure of the President rsquo But that does not mean that we serve to please the President or to win his or her pleasure Rather we serve to tell him what he needs to know to do his job rdquo That job is to govern the United States of America In so many of roles and [... more]

Surprise QB News Patrick Mahomes films a secret Coors Light commercial Heartbreak for the USMNT vs Panama in COPA America [... more]

When we have something enjoyable to look forward to tomorrow it makes the stresses of today a little easier to take Have you noticed that It's all about perspective And today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie helps us adopt a biblical perspective on the challenges of today It's a message called Why Do Christians Have to Suffer We'll look ahead to our everlasting reward and let that give us encouragement for the temporary pain and opposition we face today Keep up with Harvest Crusade details --- Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates [... more]

Someone can brighten our day with just a smile or a kind word Others seem to steal the sunshine and rain on our parade Isn't it interesting that other people have that kind of influence on us Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out we should take that to heart and learn to have a positive influence on others It's not that hard to do and the rewards are wonderful You've joined us for a study in the book of Acts Pastor Greg has called The Upside-Down Life Keep up with Harvest Crusade details --- Listen on [... more]

For many believers today Africa is thought to be the 'Dark Continent' without the saving light of the Gospel However in this program you'll discover why that's no longer true Join us as two members of the Living on the Edge International Team break down how Christianity has exploded across the Global South and highlight what believers worldwide can learn from the faith of those in Africa Main PointsWestern Missionaries Helped Africa Missionaries from the West brought the Gospel to Africa and also provided important services like schools and hospitals Life of Pastors in Africa Pastors in Africa live simply [... more]

- https www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related PodcastsMercy for the Ages A Prayer for Victory Through the Psalms Psalm Mercy for the Ages [... more]

Dr Richard Swenson author of The Overload Syndrome and Margin writes that We must have some room to breathe We need freedom to think and permission to heal Our relationships are being starved to death by velocity Too many people are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded these days So we'll look at rest from a biblical perspective today The Concept of MarginIn his writings Dr Richard Swenson introduces the concept of margin essentially it's the space to take a break before you break down Many of us feel there's just not enough time money or energy left at the [... more]

These days too many of us are physically emotionally mentally and financially overloaded So what can we do to gain freedom from all these stressors in our lives On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will look at rest from a biblical perspective Then he'll take some calls and answer various financial questions See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

th Anniversary of D-Day Dana reflects on the history of that day and asks if there will be a commitment to keeping these stories alive as The Greatest Generation begins to dwindle in numbers Dana explains how General Patton made the right moves while they were considered controversial at the time Dana shares the story of an Irish post-mistress who helped the Allied forces navigate the weather for a successful liberation of France General Patton displayed the true meaning of equality as opposed to how it is framed today The Biden Administration tries to compare Normandy to Ukraine today in [... more]

My friend hurried from her stressful job at the hospital wondering what she would prepare for dinner before her husband returned from his equally demanding job She had made chicken on Sunday and served leftovers on Monday Then they had yet another round of chicken mdash this time baked mdash on Tuesday She found two pieces of fish in the freezer but she knew the fillets weren rsquo t her husband rsquo s favorite Not finding anything else she could prepare in just a few minutes she decided the fish would have to do As she placed the dish on [... more]

For many money is the number one source of stress But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy On today's Faith amp Finance Live host Rob West will welcome Dr Shane Enete to discuss how we can do that Then Rob will answer your questions on different financial topics nbsp See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed and anxious about your finances You're not alone For many money is the number one source of stress But what if you could transform your relationship with money from one of fear and dread to one of trust and joy Dr Shane Enete joins us today to discuss how we can do that Dr Shane Enete is an Associate Professor of Finance at Biola University and the author of the brand new book Whole Heart Finances A Jesus-Centered Guide to Managing Your Money with Joy Addressing the Fear of Financial CommitmentOne of the most [... more]

Americans have an average of four credit cards Do you really need that many And how many is enough Too often we hang on to credit cards we no longer use providing an unnecessary invitation to identity thieves to run up charges in our names Canceling them is a good idea if done correctly The Risks of Holding Unused Credit CardsMany of us hang on to credit cards we no longer use but this can invite identity thieves to run up charges in your name Canceling unused cards is a good idea but it needs to be done correctly Let's [... more]

The data shows that personal debt is rising and folks are worried about their financial future So what's the solution We can't control some things like inflation and a slowing economy But we can do some things especially when managing and eliminating debt Neile Simon joins us today to discuss the solution to fretting over finances Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors CCC an underwriter of Faith Finance Understanding The Financial StormWith credit card debt at an all-time high the GDP falling and a disappointing jobs report it's a perfect storm for financial stress Debt [... more]

My eyes are ever toward the Lord for he will pluck my feet out of the net the troubles of my heart are enlarged bring me out of my distresses - Psalm Do you feel trapped by your finances Do you find yourself giving in to worldly pressure Is there a way out of the world's money trap There is and Sharon Epps joins us today to talk about it Sharon Epps is the president of Kingdom Advisors FaithFi's parent organization Kingdom Advisors serves the broad Christian financial industry by educating and equipping professionals to integrate biblical wisdom and financial [... more]

But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help Psalm How often has that been true for you too Psalm puts the overwhelming goodness of God on display reminding us of who He is even in hardship Get more insight now Notes Timothy To become a man after God's own heart David first had to learn the heart of God God's Own Man Learns God's Own Heart God is our refuge Psalm Never be afraid to trust an unknown future to a known God Philippians Samuel Use your distress for God's glory Psalm God will provide [... more]

Dr Steve Pettit continues the series entitled New Life in Christ with a message from Ephesians - The post Christian Communication appeared first on THE DAILY PLATFORM [... more]

Alex Smalley wants everyone to wake up earlier mdash or perhaps pause more at day rsquo s end Why To gaze at sunrises and sunsets Those fleeting moments are the most beautiful awe-inspiring times of the day according to Smalley the lead researcher of a British study on awe-inducing weather effects Even more than blue skies or glittering nightscapes a stunning sunrise or sunset can improve mood increase positive emotions and decrease stress Smalley says ldquo When you see something vast and overwhelming or something that produces this feeling of awe your own problems can feel diminished and so you [... more]

But you heard my cry for mercy and answered my call for help Psalm How often has that been true for you too Psalm puts the overwhelming goodness of God on display reminding us of who He is in hardship we face Get more insight into this psalm now with Pastor Greg Laurie Notes Today's Scripture Psalm God determines the length of your life God was preparing David to be a king the greatest of Israel's kings The most important thing about this king is he would be in the Messianic line Acts Overall David did everything God wanted him [... more]

Welcome to Through the Psalms a weekend ministry of The Truth Pulpit Over time we will study all psalms with Pastor Don Green from Truth Community Church in Cincinnati Ohio We're glad you're with us Let's open to the Psalms now as we join our teacher in The Truth Pulpit Visit The Truth Pulpit https www thetruthpulpit comClick the icon below to listen Related PodcastsChristianity Today Christ and the Early Church Christ and the Early Church [... more]

Parenting children with disabilities demands extra care and attention often leaving you feeling utterly drained Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast understand this all too well They're here to emphasize the vital role of community and guide you in finding comfort among challenges while also celebrating the special gifts your children bring into your life Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson and Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen com and listen to their podcast Risen Motherhood Connect with them on Instagram and X EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson and [... more]

Parenting pulling you in a million directions Between a crowded calendar your inbox and never-ending laundry finding time for your spouse can feel like a daily challenge Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast chat about the importance of believing in your spouse showing compassion and finding fun ways to stay connected Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson and Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen com and listen to their podcast Risen Motherhood Connect with them on Instagram and X EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson and Laura Wifler's book Risen [... more]

From a major milestone to the secret of triumph to precision pastoring we cover quite a bit of ground in this Hope for the Caregiver episode www hopeforthecaregiver com [... more]

In this episode of Clearview Today Dr Shah wraps up the conversation on stress and trauma by giving us advice on how to properly view struggles in our life Support the Show If you enjoyed the show please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and also subscribe to our YouTube channel This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don apos t miss a thing Another great way to support the show is to use promo code TODAY when checking out at mightymuscadine com To learn more about Clearview Church visit [... more]

Does a 'perfect mom' even exist Many mothers compare themselves burdened with unrealistic expectations If you feel torn between high-fives and criticism you're not alone Emily Jensen and Laura Wifler Co-Founders of the Risen Motherhood Podcast help you understand and apply the gospel to common issues moms face so you can connect your Sunday morning faith to the Monday morning tantrum Show Notes and Resources Connect with Emily Jenson and Laura Wifler and catch more of their thoughts at emilyajensen com and listen to their podcast Risen Motherhood Connect with them on Instagram and X EmilyAJens And grab Emily Jenson [... more]

In Matthew Jesus called us to be wise as snakes and gentle as doves But can we be gentle and wise when standing up for biblical principles and our voting rights as investors It's the annual shareholder meeting season for public corporations meaning companies will hear about their policies from investors Jerry Bowyer joins us today with a biblical perspective on corporate engagement Jerry Bowyer is the President of Bowyer Research and our Resident Economist here at Faith Finance He is the author of The Maker Versus the Takers What Jesus Really Said About Social Justice and Economics You can [... more]

In this episode of Clearview Today Dr Shah talks about the difference between stress and trauma He also talks about Paul's struggles and how even though he could be diagnosed with PTSD he didn't allow them to define his life Support the Show If you enjoyed the show please like and follow our Facebook and Instagram pages and also subscribe to our YouTube channel This is an excellent way to stay connected to the Clearview team and ensure you don apos t miss a thing Another great way to support the show is to use promo code TODAY when checking [... more]

May brings a flurry of activities graduations sports playoffs and school events that while meaningful can also lead to overwhelming stress In our busy world it's easy to get caught up in the hustle often driven by societal pressures to do more buy more and be everywhere at once Colossians reminds us not to be swayed by the hollow and deceptive philosophy that glorifies materialism over spiritual values We are often misled into thinking that accumulating possessions or filling our calendars is the path to fulfillment However these beliefs only bring chaos and stress not peace To combat this the [... more]

Christians are called to rejoice in the Lord always Phil But how do we keep this command How can we be joyful in times of stress hardship and loss Today Steven Lawson explains the secret to an indestructible joy Get Steven Lawson's Teaching Series 'Rejoice in the Lord' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org rejoice-in-the-lord Meet Today's Teacher Steven Lawson is founder and president of OnePassion Ministries in Dallas He is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow professor of preaching and dean of D Min studies at The Master's Seminary and teacher for the Institute for Expository [... more]

Lakers fire Darvin Ham l Jalen Brunson dazzles as the Knicks advance to Round l Odell Beckham Jr signs with the Dolphins [... more]

ldquo Prayers for an upcoming brain scan rdquo ldquo That my kids would come back to church rdquo ldquo Comfort for Dave who lost his wife rdquo Our card ministry team receives a weekly list of prayer requests like these so we can pray and send each person a handwritten note The requests are overwhelming and our efforts can feel small and unnoticed That changed after I received a heartfelt thank-you card from the recently bereaved husband with a copy of his beloved wife rsquo s obituary I realized anew that prayer matters Jesus modeled that we should pray earnestly [... more]

People have many different views of Jesus Who do you say He is Today Derek Thomas considers how Peter's answer to this question demonstrates the importance for us to believe and confess the truth about Christ Get Derek Thomas' DVD Teaching Series 'The Life of Peter' for Your Gift of Any Amount https gift renewingyourmind org life-of-peter Meet Today's Teacher Derek Thomas is a Ligonier Ministries teaching fellow and Chancellor's Professor of Systematic and Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary He is featured teacher for the Ligonier teaching series The Life of Peter and author of many books including Heaven [... more]

The Difference Between Online Banking and Online BanksThese days you can do online banking with almost any brick-and-mortar bank or credit union although features and services will undoubtedly vary from one financial institution to another Of course online banks have no brick-and-mortar branches They're online-only except for the ATM networks they use all transactions with them are online Okay that's the difference between online banks and online banking but the reality is that difference is getting smaller and smaller The online features of brick-and-mortar banks do rival anything that online-only banks have Still some folks are wondering if we will [... more]

Wood that's been split and sawn and sanded and shaped can make some fine furniture But if our compassion should get the best of us and we didn't want to see that wood face that stress most of us would just have some chunks of tree sitting in our living rooms Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out how the sanding and shaping in our lives helps us mature into the kind of people God wants us to be Good encouragement coming today Harvest Crusade --- Listen on harvest org --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest [... more]

Episode Adriel Sanchez and Bill Maier answer caller questions Show Notes CoreChristianity com Why does the psalmist state that God would be with him in hell in Psalm What does it mean to resist the devil Are Christians commanded to be pacifists Can christians take up arms if the government takes away their rights Is extreme unction a true sacrament Today's Offer Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here at Core Christianity Consider becoming a member of the Inner Core View Today's Offer Praying with Jesus Want to partner with us in our work here [... more]

On December the US Civil War raged Union and Confederate troops camped seven hundred yards apart on opposing sides of Tennessee rsquo s Stones River As they warmed themselves around campfires Union soldiers picked up their fiddles and harmonicas and began playing ldquo Yankee Doodle rdquo In reply the Confederate soldiers offered ldquo Dixie rdquo Remarkably both sides joined for a finale playing ldquo Home Sweet Home rdquo in unison Sworn enemies shared music in the dark night glimmers of an unimagined peace The melodic truce was short-lived The next morning they put down their fiddles and picked up their [... more]

Today Robby and the team at Lantern Rescue take a look a the power of Spiritual Warefare that is continuing around the world and how the evil one looks to drive a wedge between humanity and the love and redemptive power of Jesus Christ Learn more about Lantern Rescue's mission at https lanternrescue org and sign up as a Liberator to make an impact today Text PRAY to - - to join Lantern's Prayer community A warning this program contains sensitive content Listener discretion is advised Join us as a Liberator at https lanternrescue org liberator If you or someone [... more]

Dr Stanley teaches how to develop an inner quietness that endures through stressful times [... more]

The -Step Process For How Busy Moms Or Stay-At-Home Dads Can Get Control Of Their TimePrayStarting our day in a posture of prayer and reliance on the Lord instead of trying to white-knuckle our way through life in our strength changes how we approach life We feel a lot less stressed and more at peace and it helps us focus our energy on those things that truly matter in Eternity This can look like quick flare prayers we shoot up throughout the day when we feel overwhelmed aren't sure how to approach something or just feel extra tired or weary [... more]

Casting all your care upon him for he careth for you Peter [... more]

Disappointed in how your love story is turning out now that you're married You know the silent treatment stress of work even toxic patterns imposed by your in-laws Is it even possible to get that Cinderella Story feeling back Jared C and Becky Wilson go into the lessons they have learned along the way by digging into parts of their book Love Me Anyway Show Notes and Resources Connect with Jared C and Becky Wilson and catch more of their thoughts at on their website and on twitter and facebook And grab Jared C Wilson's book Love Me Anyway How [... more]

Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout She explores ten practices concepts such as lament humility contentment and perspective that will help you build and strengthen your faith so you can weather those stressful seasons with God Part of Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of Walking With God Through Trials for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you [... more]

Michele Cushatt shares her story of walking through difficult times and how faithful God was throughout She explores ten practices concepts such as lament humility contentment and perspective that will help you build and strengthen your faith so you can weather those stressful seasons with God Part of Receive the book A Faith That Will Not Fail and an audio download of Walking With God Through Trials for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today Your monthly support helps families thrive Get More Episode Resources We'd love to hear from you [... more]

Our blue spruce was dropping pinecones and needles The tree doctor took one look at it and explained the problem ldquo It rsquo s just being a spruce rdquo he said I rsquo d hoped for a better explanation Or a remedy But the tree man shrugged saying again ldquo It rsquo s just being a spruce rdquo By nature the tree sheds needles It can rsquo t change Thankfully our spiritual lives aren rsquo t limited by unchangeable actions or attitudes Paul stressed this liberating truth to the new believers at Ephesus The gentiles were ldquo darkened in their [... more]

Instead of stressing out and working overtime are there easier ways to handle things Here is some helpful stepfamily advice from Ron Deal and author Gayla Grace about stepfamily dynamics Maybe peace is closer than you think Show Notes and Resources Connect with Ron Deal and catch more of their thoughts at rondeal org and on X RonLdeal and Instagram FamilyLife Blended And grab Ron's book The Smart Stepfamily in our shop Intrigued by today's episode Think deeper about blending families by listening to Working Smarter Not Harder Want to hear more episodes by Ron Deal listen here Get ready [... more]

Disappointment is inevitable but discouragement is a choice People love to look into the future We all have hopes and dreams and expectations about what we want our life to be So we make plans Plans to save serve build a family work travel learn grow you name it Planning is part of what it takes to make our dreams come true And there's nothing wrong with planning Planning is an important part of being a good steward of whatever God has entrusted to you But here's the problem Our plans don't always succeed Dreams fail Expectations go unmet And [... more]

Winston Churchill stated We Are masters of unsaid words and slaves to those we let slip out As caregivers we live in a pressure cooker - and often spout of things we wish we could reclaim Sometimes we have to bit our tongues and learn to like the taste of blood In this opening monologue from the program I discuss this issue that affects everyone - it is the human condition - but we as caregivers can be exceptionally prone to this TRANSCRIPT there may be typos Welcome to Hope for the Caregiver here on American Family Radio This is [... more]

Adoption brings unique challenges Love and bonding don't always come naturally So how do you deal with the emotional distress frustration and disappointment in an adoptive family On this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman co-author Dr Laurel Shaler joins Dr Chapman to talk about Loving Adopted Children Well Don't miss this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman Featured resource Loving Adopted Children WellSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

CONSIDERING THE FUTURE POST-HIGH SCHOOLRob discusses the pressure high school seniors and their parents face concerning post-secondary education and emphasizes the importance of aligning educational choices with financial realities He stresses the goal of avoiding college debt through early savings exploring scholarships and considering alternatives to a four-year college such as technical schools online courses and military service Financial planning for education should begin early incorporating discussions about affordability and scholarships Exploring educational alternatives can provide viable paths that align with career goals and financial constraints Completing the FAFSA is essential for all college-bound students to assess eligibility for financial [... more]

Mark Biller is Executive Editor at Sound Mind Investing a longtime underwriter of this program WHAT IS THE IMPORTANCE OF A RETIREMENT PLANNING CHECKLIST Comparing retirement planning to a preflight checklist underscores the critical importance of preparation Just as pilots meticulously ensure the safety of their flight individuals approaching retirement need to assess various aspects of their financial life to ensure a smooth transition into retirement This analogy highlights the need for thoroughness and attention to detail in retirement planning especially for those within a decade of their planned retirement date A retirement planning checklist serves as a comprehensive review [... more]