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Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

November 14, 2026

On Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and host Robby Dilmore explore why our bodies matter when we pray Drawing from Scripture Psalm 's call to bow and kneel Mary sitting at Jesus' feet and David dancing before the Lord James shows that physical postures are not optional extras but a biblical way of engaging heart soul and body with God He addresses common pushback sore knees self-consciousness with humor a nod to Tim Hawkins' hand-raising routines and wisdom from C S Lewis The body ought to pray as well as the soul Whether kneeling lifting hands lying face-down or simply [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 11, 2026

How We Make Money Matters with Robin John

Faithful stewardship begins long before we decide how much to give It starts with how we earn save invest and use the resources God has entrusted to us Nearly years ago theologian John Wesley preached a sermon titled The Use of Money offering Christians a framework for managing their finances Make all you can save all you can and give all you can At first glance those three principles might seem like separate financial goals But Wesley intended something far more comprehensive He believed that every aspect of our financial lives should reflect our love for God and neighbor Robin [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 10, 2026

Banking as a Discipleship Tool for Gen Z and Young Adults with Aaron Caid

Financial literacy matters but for Christians knowing how money works is only the beginning True financial wisdom involves understanding not just how to manage money but why we manage it and whom we're ultimately serving For Gen Z and young adults developing healthy financial habits can lay the foundation for a lifetime of faithful stewardship And even something as ordinary as choosing where to bank can become an opportunity to put biblical values into practice Aaron Caid Chief Marketing Officer at AdelFi Christian Banking shares how parents families and financial institutions can help the next generation develop a biblical perspective [... more]

Focus on the Family

Jim Daly

November 10, 2026

The Hard and Holy Calling to Adoption

Chaplain Ted Stackpole shares his family's journey of welcoming six adopted children into their home He compares fostering to a mission field encouraging believers to consider foster care and adoption He also acknowledges the importance of supporting families who have adopted or fostered Get Open When Parenting Through Foster and Adoption free with your gift Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family Leave a message for Jim Daly If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly please give us your feedback [... more]

If Not For God

Mike Zwick

November 09, 2026

Thanks Living: Discovering the Power of Gratitude, Grace, and a Thankful Heart | Stu Epperson Jr.

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]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

November 07, 2026

What is the Liberty Church Network

In this special episode recorded at the Refuel Conference in Lynchburg Virginia Stu sit down with Pastor Nathan of Revo Church in Winston-Salem North Carolina to discuss the importance of pastors staying connected encouraging one another and working together to advance the Gospel [... more]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

November 07, 2026

When Was God Playful With You?

What if God loves to play with us just as much as we love playing with Him On this fun and encouraging episode of The Christian Car Guy Show Robbie explores the playful side of our relationship with God and the unexpected ways He brings joy into our everyday lives [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

November 07, 2026

Enjoying Prayer

Have you ever found yourself thinking of prayer as something you should do rather than something you genuinely look forward to In this encouraging episode Dr James Banks and host Robby Dilmore explore how prayer is meant to be a source of joy delight and relationship not merely another spiritual responsibility Drawing from Scripture and personal stories he shares how God often reveals His presence in simple unexpected moments inviting us to enjoy time with Him instead of treating prayer like a task to complete Along the way you'll hear a heartfelt conversation about experiencing God's playfulness persevering through seasons [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 05, 2026

Are We Asking the Right Questions About Investing? with Aimee Minnich

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

October 31, 2026

Good Heart

What if one of the biggest lies many Christians believe is that their heart is still hopelessly wicked In this episode of The Masculine Journey the guys take an honest look at what Scripture really says about the heart of a believer While many are familiar with the verse describing the heart as deceitfully wicked they explore the powerful promise that God gives His children a new heart one transformed by His Spirit Through biblical discussion personal testimony and memorable clips from The Waltons and Despicable Me the conversation examines the difference between our old sinful nature and the new [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

October 31, 2026

You Really Can Pray

Prayer isn't a burden to carry it's an invitation to experience the heart of God In this encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and his co-host explore the life-changing truth that prayer is something we get to do not something we have to do Together they discuss how God created us for a loving relationship with Him why so many believers struggle to approach prayer with joy and how Jesus has removed every barrier that keeps us from coming confidently into God's presence Drawing from Scripture personal stories and practical encouragement this conversation reminds listeners that prayer is [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 30, 2026

How Do I Prepare the Next Steward? with David Wills

Someday someone else will steward the resources God has entrusted to you But will they be prepared for that responsibility Many families devote considerable time and attention to estate planning They establish wills create trusts and develop strategies to transfer assets efficiently Those are important steps but they address only part of the challenge Preparing the next steward involves more than preparing an inheritance It involves preparing the person who will receive it David Wills President Emeritus of the National Christian Foundation NCF and a contributor to FaithFi's newest Field Guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined the [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 29, 2026

You Are Highly Favored by God!

Have you ever felt unworthy of God's love because of your past mistakes failures or struggles On this episode of Truth Talk Live host John Galantis explores the incredible truth that believers in Jesus Christ are highly favored accepted and loved by God not because of their own performance but because of their relationship with Jesus Christ Drawing from Ephesians this episode explores the riches of God's grace the meaning of being accepted in the Beloved and the extraordinary price Jesus paid for our redemption through His blood Through the parable of the prodigal son powerful biblical teaching and encouraging [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

October 24, 2026

Bored By Prayer

Have you ever found yourself bored while praying or wondered why talking with God sometimes feels difficult You're not alone In this encouraging episode of Encouraging Prayer Dr James Banks and Robby Dilmore tackle a struggle many believers experience but few talk about openly spiritual boredom in prayer Together they offer practical biblical ways to rekindle your conversations with God from taking prayer walks in nature and meditating on Scripture to sitting quietly in His presence and approaching Him with the confidence of a beloved child If your prayer life has begun to feel routine distant or uninspired this episode [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 23, 2026

Intentional Giving

Every day we make decisions about money but not every decision is made with intention When it comes to generosity many of us wrestle with the same questions Where should we give How much should we give And does our giving really make a difference With so many worthy causes competing for our attention generosity can easily become reactive rather than intentional Yet Scripture invites us to see giving as something much greater than another financial habit Intentional generosity is an act of discipleship that connects our resources to God's work in the world Generosity Is Part of God's Purpose [... more]

A New Beginning

Greg Laurie

October 21, 2026

Just a Moment | God Knows the Way

Campers who like to go out into the boondocks to find a remote campsite sometimes fly drones to look ahead at what's around the next bend They can make better decisions with a bird's eye view Well we'll make better decisions about our lives if we trust God's view the one that sees around the bend and well into the future Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie brings some encouraging insights about the will of God and how it'll keep us from being spiritually stranded in the boondocks Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing [... more]

Encouraging Prayer

James Banks

October 17, 2026

Prayer And The Short Leash

In moments of frustration disappointment or pressure our greatest strength is staying close to God In this episode of Encouraging Prayer James and Robby explore the powerful idea of keeping prayer on a short leash turning to God first instead of reacting in our own strength Looking at the life of Moses and his missed opportunity to enter the Promised Land they unpack how one moment of unchecked anger carried lasting consequences even though God still accomplished His purposes Through this biblical account they remind us that prayer isn't just for life's biggest crises it's the daily habit that keeps [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 12, 2026

Gratitude

What is one thing God has done in your life that you have never fully thanked Him for On this episode of Truth Talk Live the hosts explore the transformative power of gratitude the importance of remembering God's faithfulness and how a grateful heart can change our perspective on life Host Robbie welcomes Rusty East station manager for Truth Network in Utah along with Rick Evans and Pat Melfi of the legendary Christian music group The Imperials to discuss Gratitude United The Gratitude Experience coming to Layton Utah on Saturday November Featuring The Imperials Leon Patillo Michael Peterson and Caleb [... more]

The Christian Car Guy

Robby Dilmore

October 10, 2026

Breaking Barriers and Building Better Futures Through Faith and Community

On this episode of Christian Car Guy Radio guest host Bill Mixon welcomes Dion Carter of Goodwill Industries of Northwest North Carolina and Danita of YWCA Holly House for an encouraging conversation about helping people overcome difficult circumstances and build better futures Dion shares how Goodwill partners with Forsyth Tech and other organizations to provide free career training educational support and employment opportunities in fields such as trucking healthcare welding and skilled trades Danita explains how Holly House helps women recovering from substance abuse and mental health challenges move toward stability independence and self-sufficiency through counseling job training and housing [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

October 08, 2026

Why Christians Must Get Involved in the Midterm Elections

On this episode of Truth Talk Live the conversation focuses on the importance of Christian involvement in the upcoming midterm elections Why do so many Americans speak out about the direction of the country but fail to show up at the polls Through conversations with callers from across the country the discussion explores voter apathy political disillusionment the role of prayer and the responsibility of believers to make their voices heard The episode emphasizes the importance of evaluating candidates based on their platforms and biblical values rather than political party loyalty or campaign promises Listeners will also hear about the [... more]