Join Certified Financial Planner Hans Scheil and Host Robby Dilmore for an essential conversation about one of the most important financial and healthcare decisions you'll make in retirement In this episode of Finishing Well Hans breaks down the seven key things everyone should know about Medicare before enrolling or making changes to their coverage From understanding the critical differences between Original Medicare and Medicare Advantage to avoiding costly enrollment penalties navigating Part D prescription drug coverage understanding IRMAA income surcharges and knowing when you can make changes during Medicare enrollment periods this episode provides practical guidance to help you make [... more]

What do you say to someone who's fallen away from the faith especially when you care deeply about them Is there a way to sensitively deal with the situation without coming across as holier than thou Chip lays out a few strategies to help you effectively talk with your friend or loved one ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

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On this episode of Our American Stories growing up Karen Cutler Drecktrah and her sister loved teasing their father Jim about his favorite song Kentucky Waltz They had never heard it and were convinced he had confused it with Tennessee Waltz Jim insisted the song was real even though he could no longer remember the words or melody Decades later as -year-old Jim struggled with dementia in a Wisconsin hospital he suddenly began singing a song from his childhood What happened next would give Karen her sister and their father one last happy afternoon together For our Final Thoughts series [... more]

The world of professional wrestling lost another star far too soon Benjamin Satterley better known as Pac AEW or Neville WWE passed away Sunday afternoon shortly after performing at AEW's All Out PPV Love condolences and memories flooded social media as the tragic news spread O'Shea and T J share their thoughts on the loss of one of the best wrestlers and people in the business Eric Arndt aka Real or Enzo Amore also joins the show to share memories of a man he deeply respected and loved Additionally Lola Vice makes her second NCW appearance following her Monday Night [... more]

Selections from Job Most Christians long for maturity But we forget the path to maturity often requires walking through suffering While it might be slow painful and arduous it is necessary and worth the trek In a concluding survey of Job Pastor Chuck Swindoll draws out seven lessons Job teaches us about ourselves Which of these lessons addresses your situation Meditate on the truth and apply it today [... more]

I once sat in an Easter service surrounded by a thousand people and felt utterly alone Caregiving can do that Even in a crowded room Even on a crowded pew In this episode I turn to Genesis talk about the difference between solitude and isolation and share why those of us advocating for someone we love need people beside us too I also tell the story of a diverted flight an overnight bus ride and a fellow passenger who needed help getting safely onto the next bus Then I close at the caregiver keyboard with Jesus Thy Blood and Righteousness [... more]

What does it mean to let the peace of Christ rule in your heart How do we do that In this program Chip explains from Colossians exactly how it works and how when it really begins to happen our attitudes and our relationships take on a whole new complexion ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

Sometimes the simplest gifts can carry the deepest meaning For one mother in Mexico named Alma watching her children receive new shoes brought tears to her eyes She had grown up without something so basic but now her children were having a different experience Her story is one of many that Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls a ministry of Buckner International serving vulnerable children and families in the United States and around the world has witnessed Shawn joined the show today to explain why something as ordinary as a new pair of shoes can have an [... more]

But when the fulness of the time was come God sent forth his Son made of a woman made under the law to redeem them that were under the law that we might receive the adoption of sons Galatians ndas More [... 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]

You may not think of yourself as controlling You're just trying to protect the people you love and keep things from falling apart Lysa TerKeurst reveals how fear can quietly drive our need for control but how trusting God with the things we can't fix can bring freedom and peace You can't control every outcome but you can trust the One who can Receive a copy of Making Peace with What I Can't Control and an audio download of How to Make Peace with What You Can't Control for your donation of any amount Plus receive member-exclusive benefits when you [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories David Klein loved candy so much that he studied candy bars as a kid sold popcorn out of the back of his car and eventually walked away from a career in law to make sweets his life Then in with just to his name Klein had an idea reinvent the ordinary jelly bean He dreamed up unusual flavors found a manufacturer willing to make them and gave his creation a name that would soon be known around the world Jelly Belly David Klein himself shares how he turned a crazy idea into a [... more]

You joined a family hoping to love your stepkids well But what if they don't exactly love you back Cheryl Shumake author of Waiting to Be Wanted gets painfully practical about how to be a good stepparent without auditioning for acceptance and maybe when those kids don't love you back How do you stop competing for your place love without keeping score and know what's actually yours to do when the blended-family dream gets decidedly less dreamy Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember marriage getaway Get Cheryl Shumake's book Waiting to Be Wanted A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before [... more]

For millions of vulnerable children around the world a pair of shoes can mean far more than having something new to wear It can mean the difference between going to school and staying home between greater protection from disease and continued exposure and even between feeling forgotten and knowing someone cares That's why FaithFi is partnering with Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls throughout September a ministry of Buckner International to help provide new shoes and socks to children in need around the world Shawn Spurrier Director of Buckner Shoes for Orphan Souls joined the show today to explain why something [... more]

Your marriage ended But your anger betrayal and hurt didn't get the memo Cheryl Shumake joins Dave and Ann Wilson to talk honestly about forgiveness after divorce what it means what it doesn't and why refusing to release the debt can keep old wounds alive Is forgiveness possible when what happened was genuinely wrong And how do you move forward without pretending the wreckage never happened Show Notes and Resources Weekend to Remember marriage getaway Get Cheryl Shumake's book Waiting to Be Wanted A Stepmom's Guide to Loving Before Being Loved Find resources and audio from this podcast episode at [... more]

When should you claim Social Security It's one of the biggest financial decisions you'll ever make and the right answer isn't the same for everyone In this episode of Finishing Well certified financial planner Hans Scheil and host Robby Dilmore breaks down the seven essential factors everyone should understand before filing for Social Security From choosing the best age to claim benefits to understanding spousal benefits cost-of-living adjustments taxes and survivor planning Hans explains how these key decisions can impact not only your retirement income but your family's financial future as well Whether you're approaching retirement already collecting benefits or [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when the Joplin EF tornado struck on May entire neighborhoods disappeared in seconds But the storm took more than lives and homes It also swept away the irreplaceable pieces of the lives lived inside them Wedding portraits baby pictures and snapshots of loved ones were ripped from homes and scattered across the surrounding countryside for miles Thad Beeler's parents survived the storm and when he returned to their damaged home he noticed something that changed the course of his life their family photographs were still hanging on the walls while their neighbors no [... more]

You've got a dream You've also got bills responsibilities loved ones eager to offer opinions and that nagging question Is this big idea for my future actually from God or am I nuts Saxophonist Emmanuel Garilus and his wife Loreen get real about finding your God-given purpose when the sensible path doesn't feel like the faithful one How do you weigh calling risk hard work and marriage and know when a dream is worth chasing Show Notes and Resources Emmanuel Garilus's Apollo Theater performance Find the video on Emmanuel Garilus's Instagram Visit FamilyLife Today Become a FamilyLife Partner Scriptures referenced [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories caregiving for a loved one with Alzheimer's is often invisible work but not in this powerful account from Meryl Comer The Emmy-winning journalist opens up about her husband's early-onset Alzheimer's and the emotional journey of becoming his full-time caregiver Drawing from her memoir Slow Dancing with a Stranger she offers deeply personal insight into the daily realities of Alzheimer's care from the first signs of cognitive decline to the long road of loss resilience and unconditional love Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories on June as Allied troops fought their way onto the beaches of Normandy Franklin D Roosevelt spoke to an anxious nation Rather than deliver a conventional presidential address Roosevelt led his listeners in prayer for the men fighting overseas For six minutes FDR asked God to strengthen the troops comfort those who would lose loved ones and give Americans the faith to endure the long fight ahead More than million people around the world heard his words including Anne Frank Our host Lee Habeeb shares the story of Roosevelt's D-Day prayer and the [... more]

Believers shouldn't grieve like unbelievers who are without hope and without God Does this mean we shouldn't be sad at funerals Learn how to apply the apostle Paul's teaching to your own experiences of loss Join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Thessalonians Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount FREE AUDIOBOOK In our polarized culture disagreement is often seen as combative [... more]

The death of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we may ever face So as a believer how should we face death and grieve loss in a way that's decidedly different from unbelievers That's our topic on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg ----------------------------------------- Click here and look for FROM THE SERMON to stream or read the full message This program is part of the series A Study in Thessalonians Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount FREE AUDIOBOOK In our polarized culture disagreement is often [... more]

In this episode attorneys Josh Whitaker and Joe Hamer answer common legal questions about estate planning wills and inheritance scenarios especially in the context of August being National Make a Will Month They discuss real-life hypotheticals to help listeners understand how to protect their assets and loved ones If you have a legal situation and need answers call Whitaker and Hamer - - or click here to visit our website attorneylife lawupdates legalservices business supremecourt legaladvice lawmemes personalinjurylawyer lawnews lawsuit lawyerup lawfirms lawlife criminallaw criminaldefense lawyered legalpractice divorce lawyerlifestyleSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories when All in the Family premiered in even its stars didn't think it would last The show was abrasive political and unlike nearly anything Americans had seen on television CBS was so nervous about offending viewers that it opened the first six episodes with a warning Then America discovered Archie Bunker Soon Norman Lear's unlikely sitcom was watched by nearly one-third of the country But beneath the shouting and dysfunction were characters audiences recognized and loved Our own Greg Hengler shares how All in the Family went from a television gamble to the [... more]

Everybody wants to be loved and everybody wants to feel loved but too few of us can even define what love actually is In this episode of Clearview Today we continue our Getting to Know God series with one of His most familiar and most misunderstood attributes the love of God We talk about why the pictures of love we absorb from movies music and novels are an incomplete picture at best good writers who know how to pluck our heartstrings and why the only place to find both the definition and the demonstration of real love is Scripture Working [... more]

The COVID pandemic highlighted the need for Christians to exercise critical thinking and discernment in the face of deception and lies. Christians must be prepared to question authority and challenge false narratives, even when they come from trusted sources. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be ready to defend their faith and to seek answers, rather than simply asking questions. In the context of the COVID pandemic, Christians were faced with conflicting information and conflicting narratives, and they must be equipped to navigate these complexities and to make informed decisions. The Bible teaches that Christians are to be discerning and to test all things, and that they are to be guided by the truth of Scripture. [... more]

When inheriting an IRA, it's essential to understand the tax implications and rules surrounding beneficiaries. The Secure Act changed how quickly beneficiaries must take the money out of the IRA and pay taxes, with most people now having 10 years to do so. However, certain individuals, such as spouses, minor children, and those with disabilities, may be eligible to stretch the distributions over their lifetime. It's crucial to consult with a professional to ensure proper planning and distribution of inherited IRA assets. [... more]

The intersection of faith, family, and societal trends is explored through discussions on Prison Fellowship, Chuck Colson's legacy, and the importance of family and marriage. The conversation also touches on the consequences of loneliness and aging, as well as the clash of civilizations and the implications of Huntington's thesis. [... more]

Jesus Christ's humanity is a key aspect of his nature, as he took on human flesh to live among us and show us God's works. He resisted temptation, trusted in the Father, and loved unconditionally, setting an example for us to follow by the power of the Holy Spirit. Jesus' death on the cross took our judgment, meeting the requirements of the law and wiping out the handwriting of requirements against us. [... more]

Pastor Jack Hibbs explores the concept of Jesus Christ as the Word Made Flesh, revealing God's nature to humanity through his humanity and teachings. He delves into the Bible, discussing the importance of understanding God's nature and how Jesus' actions and teachings demonstrate the Father's character. [... more]

The importance of loving others as Jesus loves us is a central theme in Christianity, and it's not just about being nice, but about speaking truth and showing selfless love. A story from the movie Remember the Titans illustrates how two players from different racial backgrounds learned to love and respect each other, leading to a stronger team. Similarly, a couple's selfless love and time spent with a radical lesbian led to her transformation and her becoming a Christ follower. These stories highlight the power of love and the impact it can have on others, and the importance of showing love to others as Jesus shows us. [... more]

Exploring the concept of Jesus' love and its application in everyday life, guests share personal stories of how they've experienced and demonstrated agape love, highlighting the importance of relationships, spiritual growth, and sacrificial love in their lives. [... more]

As the baby boomer generation reaches 80, many will need assistance with daily routines, and the demand for caregivers will increase, making it harder to find and afford them. Financial planning and insurance options can help prepare for long-term care, but it's essential to start planning early to avoid financial stress and ensure a smooth transition. [... more]

Feeling unique, worthy, and belonging in a relationship is crucial for a sense of identity and love. Uniqueness speaks to our sense of identity, worthiness is about feeling valued, and belonging gives us a sense of being part of something. Trustworthiness and safety are essential for a healthy relationship, and reliability, transparency, and fairness are key elements of trust. When we feel loved and safe, we flourish and give freely in our relationships. [... more]

Hannah shares her powerful testimony of faith and perseverance, despite facing significant challenges in her life, including a traumatic brain injury and mental health struggles. She credits her personal relationship with God for giving her strength and purpose, and encourages others to see people with disabilities as valued and loved members of their community. [... more]