Share a commentPeter tells persecuted Christians to submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every human institution and he says it while Nero sits on the throne That single line forces a hard question what does Christian citizenship look like when the government is corrupt the culture is hostile and your faith is being slandered as dangerous We slow down in Peter - set the historical context and talk honestly about why this command can feel upsetting even impossible when you disagree with leaders or fear what comes next From there we widen the lens to vocation The church's mission [... more]

On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show Alex explores America's urgent need for spiritual revival and a fresh move of the Holy Spirit Throughout history great awakenings have transformed lives communities and entire nations Could America be on the verge of another spiritual awakening Join Alex as he shares the biblical principles of true revival what it takes to experience a powerful move of God and how Christians can help ignite a spiritual awakening that could change the course of our nation's history Is America ready for revival And does it begin with us Tune in for an [... more]

The Angel of the Lord was able to comfort and deliver His people But we owe a debt we cannot pay and not even an angel could save us In this message Pastor Lutzer explains why Christ had to become a man to be our Priest Savior and King Only One could pay what we owed and His journey to the cross began in Bethlehem This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running [... more]

What if Thanksgiving wasn't just one day a year but a way of life On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick Mike sits down with Stu Epperson Jr owner of the Truth Network and author of the book Thanks Living to discuss the biblical power of gratitude and why Christians should make thankfulness a daily practice Drawing from Thessalonians which says In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you Stu explains how gratitude can transform our attitudes strengthen our faith and help us find hope even during life's [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when Jake Keiser left city life behind and moved to a farm outside Oxford Mississippi she was not quite prepared for what came next One neighbor arrived on a tractor to explain the property lines Another pulled up on a four-wheeler with a dog and a pie from Piggly Wiggly Then a third insisted on taking her to dinner because leaving a new neighbor alone on her first night simply would not be neighborly Keiser author of Daffodil Hill Uprooting My Life Buying a Farm and Learning to Bloom shares the funny culture [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Red Cloud was born fatherless on the Great Plains in and rose through courage intelligence and skill to become one of the most powerful Oglala leaders of the th century As settlers miners and soldiers pushed farther west he brought together warriors from different Sioux bands and allied tribes to resist the growing American presence in their territory Authors Bob Drury and Tom Clavin authors of the New York Times bestseller The Heart of Everything That Is tell how Red Cloud waged a relentless guerrilla war against the U S Army destroyed Captain [... more]

Setting goals can be a wise and worthwhile pursuit Whether we're building a career saving for retirement improving our health or investing in our families goals help us live with purpose and intentionality But how do we pursue our ambitions without allowing success to define us Proverbs reminds us The heart of man plans his way but the LORD establishes his steps God never intended for our accomplishments to become the measure of our worth Our identity is secure in Christ not in what we achieve That means we can dream boldly plan wisely and work faithfully while trusting God [... more]

You raised them prayed for them and tried to get it right So when your grown child walks away from your values or your faith why does it feel like your failure Author Jim Burns tackles parent guilt the endless if onlys and the urge to fix what you can't control Join Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today for a conversation about loving adult kids when their choices break your heart Show Notes and Resources Jim Burns' book When Your Adult Child Strays Trading Heartache for Hope Jim Burns' book Doing Life with Your Adult Children Keep Your Mouth [... more]

Share a commentYour plans can be thoughtful prayerful and genuinely wise and still get rewritten overnight We walk through Paul's closing words to Titus and find a surprisingly practical framework for authentic Christianity real faith admits honest dilemmas submits to authority when God interrupts our timeline and keeps showing up with selfless deeds that meet pressing needs Along the way we slow down for the names most of us skim Artemis and Tychicus Their story highlights Paul's relentless focus on training leaders and building people not just perfecting methods We talk about why God works through faithful men and women [... more]

What was Jesus doing before Bethlehem In the Old Testament the Angel of the Lord appeared to Abraham Moses and Hagar In this message Pastor Lutzer discusses five ministries of the Angel of the Lord and how they apply to us The Christ of Christmas was at work long before the manger This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives [... more]

Are miracles merely historical relics symbolic tales or fairy tales of the past or are they real Join Pastor Wyatt Cudd with Ignite The Light Ministries as we dive deep into the profound question Can we know truth Rooted in the unwavering authority of Scripture and the principle of objective truth this episode explores the true nature of miracles not as magic tricks but as divine interventions that temporarily supersede the laws of nature to point us toward a loving Creator Discover how reason history and faith beautifully align under the Logos Jesus Christ Walk away with a renewed sense [... more]

Let no man say when he is tempted I am tempted of God for God cannot be tempted with evil neither tempteth he any man but every man is tempted when he is drawn away of his own lust and enticed James [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST TODD FRIEL radio host and author Go Serve Your KingThe midterm election was an unmitigated disaster for Republicans as Democrats won back the U S House and U S Senate and will hold large majorities in both chambers The forecast for the next two years for President Trump and conservatives looks to be heavy turbulence The rout was so shocking that even Texas a historically Republican stronghold has turned Democrat blue an ominous sign for Republicans in the general election An Islamist in Michigan with alleged family ties to the Muslim Brotherhood won a U S [... more]

The preparation and excitement of the wedding and honeymoon are over Now what On this Building Relationships with Dr Gary Chapman author and pastor Mike Novotny says the first year of marriage can be a lot harder than you thought Struggles surface over money sex chores in-laws and expectations Get a practical guide for loving year one of your marriage when you join us for Building Relationships with Gary Chapman Featured resource Newlywed A Christian Guide for Loving Year OneDonate to Moody Radio http moodyradio org donateto buildingrelationshipsSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Doris Wilson was working as a waitress in Perry Iowa when news of the attack on Pearl Harbor interrupted the music playing in the restaurant Before long all five of her brothers were serving in the military and the young Iowa woman found herself headed to Texas after marrying Warren Neal a farmer turned Army Air Forces pilot and flight instructor Their new life at the Marfa Army Air Base brought crowded wartime housing officers' luncheons long hours and one aqua formal gown that made Doris feel like Cinderella at the opening of [... more]

Angels know a lot but some things still surprise them Imagine what it was like for Gabriel to announce that God was coming in the flesh In this message Pastor Lutzer shows how angels marvel at God's own humility and His grace What would change if we worshiped God the way angels do This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of [... more]

Share a commentYou can learn a lot about a person by what they do when the spotlight hits the cracks We start with an unforgettable picture from the ancient world glass and pottery tested by sunlight to reveal what's real and what's been patched with wax That image becomes our doorway into Paul's closing words to Titus and the kind of sincere faith that refuses to pretend We slow down over one small word in Titus that most readers rush past or Paul tells Titus he will send Artemis or Tychicus which means he has not decided yet We talk [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Frederica Mandelbaum arrived in New York from Germany in with her husband infant daughter and very little money She began by selling lace door-to-door on the Lower East Side but poverty and limited opportunities soon pushed the ambitious immigrant toward a very different kind of business buying stolen goods and reselling them for a profit Marguerite Fox former New York Times obituary writer and author of The Talented Mrs Mandelbaum shares how Frederica built one of the most powerful criminal networks of Gilded Age New York before one tiny strip of stolen silk [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in -year-old Philo Farnsworth was working a field on his family's farm in Idaho when the neat rows stretching out behind him gave him an idea What if a picture could be broken into lines transmitted electronically and reassembled somewhere else The farm boy had begun imagining the technology that would become electronic television Daniel Stashower author of The Boy Genius and the Mogul The Untold Story of Television shares the story of how Farnsworth pursued that idea from rural Idaho to laboratories in California eventually finding himself in a patent battle with [... more]

Welcome to The We Do Not Care Club Podcast hosted by Melani Sanders content creator founding member of the WDNC and New York Times bestselling author of The Official We Do Not Care Club Handbook What started as Melani's hilarious and all-too-true social media declaration that she simply did not care much anymore has become a global movement centered on sisterhood laughter honesty and understanding that we are not alone and we are enough From menopause to marriage motherhood sex relationships changing bodies mental health work money food and the everyday chaos of midlife no topic is off-limits Available now [... more]

How much do angels know about God's plan Gabriel's announcement to Mary gives us a glimpse behind the scenes into just how much angels play a part in God's plan In this message from Luke Pastor Lutzer shares insights on how angels learn and what they know Angels saw Christ high and lifted up so imagine their wonder at the manger This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to [... more]

When life caves in easy answers don't cut it How do you trust a God you can't always understand Pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to unpack how to trust God in hard times when pain feels pointless prayers seem unanswered and you're deciding whether suffering will pull you toward God or push you away Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us on all [... more]

In a culture fascinated by the spiritual world discernment matters more than ever Gabriel made it clear that he was sent by God and had stood in His presence In this message Pastor Lutzer gives not only three tests of a true angel but also three cautions How do we know if an angel is sent by God or not This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring [... more]

What happens when you step out in faith and experience the supernatural power of Jesus Christ On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick we're joined by Pastor Todd Felk of Christ Freedom Fellowship in North Carolina and Jason Hamlet who ministers in prayer healing and deliverance These men share powerful personal testimonies of how God transformed their lives and called them into a ministry of healing deliverance and setting people free through the name of Jesus Pastor Todd shares how the Lord radically changed his understanding of ministry leading him to break free from religious traditions [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on a bombing mission over Austria during World War II George McGovern faced a moment that would haunt him for the next years His battered B- was struggling home when his crew was forced to release a bomb stuck in the bomb bay McGovern watched helplessly as it fell onto a farmhouse below never knowing what became of the people inside It was one of combat missions he flew as a young pilot earning him the Distinguished Flying Cross That same day thousands of miles away his first daughter was born Historian Stephen [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in the United States faced one of the most uncertain moments in its early history Tensions that had been building since the presidential race came to a head as John Adams and Thomas Jefferson battled for the future of the country There's a reason it is considered one of the most divisive elections in American history Tensions ran so high that many feared the republic might split apart When Thomas Jefferson ultimately emerged as the winner of the election of the nation witnessed something rare in history a peaceful transfer of power As [... more]

Jesus never promised us a life without trouble In John He tells His disciples In the world you will have tribulation But take heart I have overcome the world Those words remind us that difficulty is an unavoidable part of life but we never have to face it alone Whether we're navigating financial uncertainty a family crisis or an unexpected loss God's presence and faithfulness remain constant Howard Dayton author teacher and founder of Compass Financial Ministry has spent decades helping Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances In his book Your Money Counts he explores an important question How [... more]

You're sorry again for the same thing So what does actual repentance look like If you're wondering how to repent without getting trapped in shame or hiding pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to share his insight He gets real about owning what's actually inside us and why bringing sin into the light is part of becoming who we're meant to be Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more [... more]

Share a commentThe fastest way to weaken a church is not always persecution from the outside It's distraction from the inside We wrestle with Paul's straight talk to Titus in Titus and the uncomfortable truth that a congregation can spend its energy on arguments that feel spiritual while producing nothing but heat hurt and division When opinions gain authority traditions start acting like doctrine and being right becomes the win condition the gospel mission quietly slips to the background We also dig into the social dynamics Paul calls out genealogy pride status signaling and the temptation to treat background or [... more]

Did you know that October holds a history far deeper than costumes and candy In this episode Alex looks at Reformation Day recounting how Martin Luther's Theses in championed biblical authority and personal conscience and how those ideas helped shape liberty and constitutional government Stick around to hear why this history still matters today and how you can respond with prayer and thoughtful civic engagement Scripture References Romans Habakkuk Jeremiah - Romans - Romans Links Alex McFarland Ask Alex The Toughest Questions Your Kids Will Ask about Christianity by Alex McFarland Exploring the Word With Bert Harper and Alex McFarland [... more]

Many people believe angels are real leading them to seek spiritual experiences But when the angel Gabriel appeared to Zechariah fear fell on him In this message from Luke Pastor Lutzer gives three reasons why angels are so popular and how they serve God Not every friendly angel comes from heaven This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives Erwin [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories David George was enslaved captured and chased across colonies before he found anything close to freedom But something else held through the chaos his faith After escaping bondage George helped plant the roots of what would become the Black Baptist Church in North America Historian Woody Holton author of Black Americans in the Revolution and a professor of history at the University of South Carolina shares how David George's story shaped the foundations of Black religious life in North America and explains why his legacy continues to matter today Support the show https [... more]

You read your Bible You pray You try harder So why do you still feel spiritually stuck If you're wondering how to grow spiritually pastor and author Dane Ortlund joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to challenge our instinct to pile on more effort What if real change isn't about doing more but going deeper into what you already have in Christ Show Notes and Resources Deeper Real Change for Real Sinners by Dane Ortlund Deeper Study Guide by Dane Ortlund Thanks to the Christian Standard Bible for sponsoring this episode Learn more at CSBible com Follow us [... more]

Deep down we all long for a world where justice finally wins Scripture reveals Christ will reign from Jerusalem for a thousand years In this message from Revelation Pastor Lutzer describes the coming kingdom and the final judgment When the fire of God's wrath comes where will we turn for protection This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives Erwin [... more]

On this special Halloween and Fall Back edition of Kingdom Pursuits Robbie Dilmore welcomes two remarkable guests whose passions are making a difference for God's Kingdom First Evan Quich author of The Invisible War How Nations Are Broken Without War discusses how misinformation social media manipulation distrust and division can weaken nations from within Drawing on his experience as a former U S Marine and -year technology industry veteran Evan explains why discernment is essential in today's media environment He encourages listeners to do their homework verify what they hear build relationships and remember Matthew be wise as serpents and [... more]

In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner and bestselling author Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore explores an innovative and alternative approach to securing long-term care protection funding through annuities Highlighting that many individuals find themselves unable to qualify for traditional long-term care insurance due to sudden health events or strict medical underwriting Scheil introduces a solution that offers a much more flexible path forward Listeners will gain practical insights into how long-term care annuities utilize simplified health statements rather than invasive underwriting making coverage accessible even for individuals managing conditions such as diabetes heart disease stroke cancer [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories every October porches glow with carved pumpkins and streets fill with costumed children but the roots of Halloween reach much deeper than candy and costumes The holiday began as All Hallows' Eve a night of remembrance that blended Christian and Celtic traditions When Irish and Scottish immigrants arrived in the United States they carried those customs with them reshaping the celebration into something distinctly American Historians Lesley Bannatyne and Lisa Morton explain how an ancient ritual became a modern holiday and why Halloween in America continues to reflect both superstition and joy Lesley [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST ROD D MARTIN Philosopher Capitalist The Rod Martin ReportWhen Donald Trump made his unlikely political comeback to win the presidency for a second nonconsecutive term in many Christians and conservatives hoped America would return to sanity for years to come Two years later while many of the anti-God anti-America policies of the Biden administration have been curtailed the movement determined to undermine Christian and constitutional principles is champing at the bit to wrest control of Congress from Republicans and make Trump's final two years in office as difficult as possible Meanwhile a war-turned-standoff with Iran continues [... more]

Everyone wants to know how the story ends especially when evil seems to be winning Near Nazareth the world's armies will gather for the final battle Armageddon In this message Pastor Lutzer explains how Christ's return will end earth's last war Satan would rather rule in hell than serve in heaven but what if hell has no kings This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory to [... more]

When Israel lets its guard down during a time of peace its enemies will strike But as the invading armies advance God will step in and reveal who He really is In this message Pastor Lutzer unpacks God's sovereignty terror and mercy It's a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God apart from His mercy This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount Get yours at https rtwoffer com or call us at - - - Moody Church Media https www moodymedia org home of Running To Win exists to bring glory [... more]