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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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 13, 2026

Is Bearing Fruit Optional for Christians?

Most of us were told the urgent thing is to get saved and then we coast Jesus told a short little-known parable about a tree that wasn't bearing fruit and what happens to that tree says a lot about us In this episode we read Luke and walk through what comes before it from Jesus' warnings about being ready to why we change the subject when the Holy Spirit convicts us Let's also look at how John the Baptist describes fruit and the difference between grace and mercy Saved Then What Is Bearing Fruit Optional Reading the Fig Tree Parable [... more]

Our American Stories

Lee Habeeb

November 13, 2026

Frederick Douglass: The Faith and Fight of an American Abolitionist

On this episode of Our American Stories Frederick Douglass was born into slavery in Maryland where even learning to read was considered an act of defiance As a young boy he secretly pieced together an education from spelling books discarded newspapers and lessons exchanged with white children on the streets of Baltimore The more he read the more he understood the cruelty of the system that held him captive His growing Christian faith strengthened his conviction that slavery was wrong and a brutal confrontation with the notorious slave breaker Edward Covey awakened in him a determination never again to submit [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 13, 2026

Living with Missed Opportunities - Part 1 of 2

Can God ever be angry with His people As Moses led Israel through the wilderness the people repeatedly tested the Lord's patience In this message from Hebrews Pastor Lutzer reveals how Christ is greater than Moses Let's consider how God's holy anger is different from ours 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 W Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 12, 2026

Someone Better Than Angels - Part 2 of 2

Everyone bows to someone or something Angels were created to serve God and people but the Son sits at the Father's right hand to rule In this message Pastor Lutzer unpacks three rights that Christ possesses Is there any part of our lives not yet under His ownership 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 W Lutzer is [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 11, 2026

The Good Samaritan Isn't Just About Being Nice

Everyone knows the Good Samaritan but not everyone knows why Jesus told it A lawyer asked Jesus a question and the story Jesus told in reply was aimed at the question behind it In this episode we read Luke and back up to the conversation that started it then look at who the Samaritans were and why Jews and Samaritans did not get along Let's also see what James and John asked Jesus to do in Luke and what it teaches us about mercy Mr Rogers and the Question of a Good Neighbor Parables Are Mirrors Who Are You in [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 11, 2026

Someone Better Than Angels - Part 1 of 2

In the past God has spoken to us through angels But the book of Hebrews opens by pointing to Jesus as the pinnacle of God's revelation In this message Pastor Lutzer explores the first of seven excellencies of Christ and His superiority to angels When God speaks through His Son he does so with both clarity and power 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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 10, 2026

The Storm in Jesus' Parable Isn't the One You Think

We all want to decorate our Christian lives but a lot of us haven't built on the proper foundation yet Jesus' parable of the two builders is one of the best known in the Bible and the storm in it may not be the one you expect In this episode we walk through Matthew from why Matthew and Luke word the parable differently to who Jesus was actually talking to on the mountain Let's look at what it means to build on the rock and what the storm is really pointing to Building by the Book Tim the Toolman and [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 10, 2026

The Angel Of The Lord - Part 2 of 2

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]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 09, 2026

The Angel Of The Lord - Part 1 of 2

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]

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]

Building Relationships

Dr. Gary Chapman

November 07, 2026

How to Love Year One of Marriage | Mike Novotny

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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 06, 2026

What the 2026 Midterms Mean for American Christians

The midterm results are in and the numbers have us asking who showed up who stayed home and why For Christians there's a deeper question what does this mean for the church and the nation we're handing to the next generation Let's walk through the voter numbers take your calls and look at what Scripture says about engaging with politics when neither option is perfect We also talk about salt and light Joseph and Daniel in pagan courts and why hope is faith on tiptoes Did America Change Its Mind The Biggest Shift Young People Are We Headed to Babylon [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 06, 2026

What Angels Know - Part 2 of 2

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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 05, 2026

Salvation Is Free. So Why Does Following Jesus Cost So Much?

Salvation is a free gift but following Jesus will cost us everything we have Have we really counted the cost Let's walk through Luke where Jesus turns to a great crowd and tells them what it takes to be his disciple and look at what he means by hating our families We also hear what the tower builder and the king going to war teach us about finishing what we start Salvation Is Free Discipleship Isn't Why Were the Crowds Following Jesus Does Jesus Really Want Us to Hate Our Families When Following Jesus Means Leaving Family What Is Holding [... more]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 05, 2026

What Angels Know - Part 1 of 2

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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 04, 2026

Can You Know the Bible and Still Make Foolish Decisions?

Some of us know the Bible inside and out yet struggle to make wise decisions in everyday life Jesus told a story that sounds wrong at first and ends up showing us where wisdom with money really begins Let's walk through Luke and the parable of the unjust steward looking at what the master actually praised and what the word shrewd really means We also see why Jesus told it to the Pharisees and how we can be generous faithful stewards instead of being mastered by money Book Smart Street Smart or Both The Parable That Seems to Reward a [... more]

Finding Purpose

Russ Andrews

November 04, 2026

Ep. 43 Israel—A Nation of Bloodshed!-Hosea-Week 13

Russ Andrews explores the progression from sin to judgment to mercy Through the books of Hosea and Habakkuk this message examines God's holiness the consequences of turning away from Him and the hope of forgiveness redemption and eternal life through Jesus Christ [... more]

Family Life Today

Dave and Ann Wilson

November 04, 2026

How to Trust God in Hard Times: Dane Ortlund

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]

Running to Win

Erwin Lutzer

November 04, 2026

What Angels Do - Part 2 of 2

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]