Mark Doing right is hard enough Doing right while critics scrutinize your every move takes real courage A man with a withered hand stood in the synagogue as the Pharisees watched waiting to pounce if Jesus healed on the Sabbath He healed him anyway Pastor Chuck Swindoll turns to Mark contrasting Jesus' warm compassion with the Pharisees' cold indifference and underscoring the call to show mercy to the least of these those who cannot care for themselves Open your eyes to the needs around you Practice the mercy of Jesus and never let hard-hearted critics keep you from doing what [... 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]

Are you able to share the Gospel clearly and confidently without wandering off on rabbit trails Learn why every believer should understand the Gospel eagerly proclaim it and guard it against false teaching Listen to 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - [... more]

Your investments can do more than grow your portfolio They can also create meaningful opportunities to bless others and support the work of God's Kingdom As the end of the year approaches many Christians begin thinking about charitable giving But generosity doesn't have to come exclusively from a checking or savings account Your investment portfolio may offer additional ways to give sometimes with valuable tax advantages Brian Mumbert President and CEO of Timothy Plan a pioneer in the world of faith-based investing joined the show today to discuss how Christians can incorporate generosity into their investment strategies Generosity Begins With [... 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]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Plenty of retirees reach a point where they don't care much about growth anymore They just don't want to lose what they've spent or years building Is that foolish John doesn't think so When a team is up by nine late in the game nobody calls a deep pass They line up in victory formation and protect the ball But taking a knee too early is its own mistake John explains why the right time to pull back isn't about your age or even [... more]

Share a comment Engage in good deeds sounds simple until you realize Paul repeats it like a drumbeat and then adds a surprising command be careful about it We dig into what that means and why it matters for everyday Christian living not as performative niceness but as the gospel made visible through action The aim isn't to trade doctrine for activism it's to let good doctrine become a life of application that benefits real people in practical ways We talk about the mindset shift from random acts of kindness to intentional thoughtful service and we break down a three-part [... more]

Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom's terminal illness and found God's comfort and peace along the way She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow helping children deal with grief and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven Get Disrupted free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort wisdom and biblical guidance in this free -part series You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care how to navigate difficult medical decisions and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye Get More Episode Resources Do [... more]

Our choices about having children today will very much shape our personal and collective futures Join us at the Colson Center National Conference in Charlotte North Carolina Register at colsonconference org [... more]

Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom's terminal illness and found God's comfort and peace along the way She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow helping children deal with grief and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven Get Disrupted free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort wisdom and biblical guidance in this free -part series You'll learn biblical principles for end-of-life care how to navigate difficult medical decisions and how to experience God's peace when it's time to say goodbye Get More Episode Resources Do [... more]

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When you think about leaving an inheritance you probably picture children or grandchildren But what if your next steward isn't a person at all For many Christians leaving a gift to a church ministry or nonprofit organization can be a meaningful way to extend their generosity beyond their lifetime But deciding where when and how to give deserves the same thoughtful preparation we would give to an individual heir Sharon Epps President of Kingdom Advisors and a contributor to FaithFi's new field guide How Do I Prepare the Next Steward joined us today to discuss how believers can make these [... more]

What does God expect from our lives In this episode of our series on the parables of Jesus Major Cam Henderson explores one of Jesus' more challenging stories the Parable of the Barren Fig Tree Jesus tells the story of a fig tree that has been given time and care yet continues to produce no fruit The story is a serious reminder of the call to repentance and the importance of allowing God to transform our lives But the parable also points to God's patience and grace He gives us time works in us and calls us to become fruitful [... more]

Losing a spouse changes almost everything Beyond the emotional weight of grief there are practical responsibilities that can suddenly feel overwhelming Bills still need to be paid accounts need attention and financial decisions that once seemed routine may now feel impossible For widows navigating those responsibilities can be especially difficult when grief affects their ability to think clearly make decisions and plan for the future Rachel Faulkner Brown understands this firsthand Widowed twice by the age of she has experienced profound loss financial mistakes and unexpected challenges Today as the Founder and Executive Director of Never Alone Widows she helps [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Pat Boone was at the height of his career when television executives told him to cancel a guest That guest was Harry Belafonte the singer whose hit Day-O had made him famous around the world Boone was warned that audiences in some parts of the country wouldn't accept a Black artist on stage beside him His answer was simple if Belafonte wasn't welcome neither was he Boone recalls the night he chose integrity over career security and why that moment meant more than the show itself Support the show https www ouramericanstories com [... more]

Cynthia Yanof shares humorous stories about the messy parts of parenting and daily life Hear her insights into reframing messy experiences as blessings from God Be inspired and learn about loving others well even when it's challenging Get Life is Messy God is Good free with your gift Praying Scripture Over Your Child's Life -- Protect your child's spiritual foundation with this free -part series Jodie Berndt shares Scripture-based prayers to strengthen your child's faith help them navigate life's challenges and stand firm in their walk with God Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on [... more]

Money can be a wonderful servant or a terrible master It touches nearly every part of our lives influencing our decisions shaping our priorities and often revealing what matters most to us But have you ever wondered why the Bible has so much to say about it According to bestselling author Randy Alcorn Founder and Director of Eternal Perspective Ministries the answer has less to do with money itself and more to do with what money reveals about our hearts On today's show Randy joined us to share insights from his forthcoming -day devotional with FaithFi exploring why God's wisdom [... more]

A Vision for the Last Days Church I want to speak to you this morning from the Song of Solomon I'm going to begin in Song of Solomon about the last days wilderness church I happen to believe with all of my heart that in the last days before Christ returns in the last days before judgment starts to fall on this nation and other nations like it that have vacated truth and embraced perversion and lies mercy still triumphs over judgment It doesn't mean judgment doesn't come It means mercy still triumphs In essence anybody who wants to come [... more]

The Jim Rome Show HR - The Chicago Bears were able to take care of the New England Patriots thanks to the performance of QB Caleb Williams Then Jim takes some calls from the Clones on the Thursday Night game Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - Long-term care is one of those retirement expenses nobody exactly looks forward to planning for but ignoring it can leave your nest egg exposed if the bill eventually lands in your lap In this episode John and Jake walk through the different ways retirees can prepare and some strategies that may help keep a major care event from shipwrecking the rest of the plan The right answer depends on how all the pieces of your retirement fit together and which financial levers you have [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in Rhode Island grower Joe Jutras set a world record with a green squash weighing pounds earning a place among the largest fruits and vegetables ever grown Reaching that milestone took years of experimenting with soil science and meticulous care from planting to harvest Joe explains how patience timing and an understanding of growth cycles can turn an ordinary garden into a contender for the world's biggest fruit Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

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]

Most Christians want to be generous But wanting to give and actually following through are two different things With so many worthy causes competing needs and financial decisions to consider even the best intentions can become overwhelming Without a plan our giving can become reactive rather than purposeful driven more by the requests we receive than by a thoughtful understanding of how God has entrusted us to steward His resources So how can we move from good intentions to meaningful action Kendra VanderMeulen CEO of the National Christian Foundation NCF joined the show today to discuss how developing a thoughtful [... more]

The wealth of the rich is their fortified city they imagine it a wall too high to scale Proverbs NIV Money can provide real protection but it can also create a dangerous illusion of security We may begin to believe that enough savings investments or possessions can shield us from whatever life brings In Samuel we encounter a wealthy man named Nabal whose story illustrates the danger of placing too much confidence in earthly riches His experience reminds us that while financial resources are valuable tools they can never provide the ultimate security our hearts desire Nabal A Wealthy Man [... more]

Hudson Institute Senior Fellow Rebeccah Heinrichs joins Brian Kilmeade to address alarming reports that the U S is stalling European transfers of vital Patriot missile interceptors to Ukraine and explains why giving up the fortified Donbas region would guarantee future Russian aggression She also breaks down Russia's deliberate targeting of American businesses inside Ukraine Europe's lingering dependency on Russian energy and why the U S and Israel must take decisive action to finish off the Iranian regime Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

How deeply is God's Word rooted in your heart Are you spending time in Scripture and allowing it to shape your thoughts words and daily walk with Jesus In this meaningful episode Nancy Epperson shares a heartfelt recitation of Psalm a beautiful psalm of worship that celebrates the majesty of God the wonder of His creation and His incredible love and care for humanity Nancy also explains why memorizing and meditating on Scripture is so important for every believer Drawing from Philippians she reminds us to focus our minds on what is true honest just pure lovely and praiseworthy As [... more]

It's almost time for health insurance open enrollment again For many families that means sorting through premiums deductibles coverage options and rising healthcare costs But what if you didn't have to wait for open enrollment to explore a different approach Traditional health insurance isn't the only option available to Christians Health cost-sharing ministries offer an alternative rooted in biblical community mutual support and financial stewardship Lauren Gajdek Senior Director of External Affairs at Christian Healthcare Ministries CHM joined us today to explain how this approach works and why more Christians are exploring it Why Healthcare Decisions Feel So OverwhelmingChoosing healthcare [... more]

If there's one word that defines our culture it's more More upgrades More comfort More square footage More of whatever promises to make life a little better Yet despite having more than previous generations could have imagined many of us feel less satisfied than ever Why Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next It's cultivated in the heart right where we are And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon It's something we can learn Why More Is Never EnoughWe're all tempted to believe that the next purchase promotion milestone or change in circumstances will finally [... more]

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Mo Rocca goes behind the scenes of CBS' hit series ELSBETH to talk with star Carrie Preston about her career the series and more Ben Mankiewicz talks with actor John Turturro about life and his latest project The Only Living Pickpocket in New York Tracy Smith is on Broadway where she talks with the cast of Other Desert Cities including Julia Louis-Dreyfus Allison Janney and Ed Harris [... more]

You pray You fill the prescriptions You make breakfast And somewhere in the middle of it all you wonder whether everything depends on you After forty years caring for my wife Gracie I know that feeling well In this episode of Hope for the Caregiver I explore divine concurrence how God carries out His sovereign purposes through the real choices and actions of His creatures What does that mean when we're choosing a medical procedure second-guessing a decision asking for help or trying to get some sleep Beginning with snowfall at our home in Montana and closing at the piano [... more]

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Nine months of talk from the Bears fanbase all to come right back up to Lambeau and get blown out - to the Packers Hilarious stuff Hosted by Simplecast an AdsWizz company See https pcm adswizz com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising [... more]

In retirement taxes don't just affect your annual return they influence nearly every financial decision you make In this episode of Finishing Well Hans and host Robbie explore why tax planning is one of the most overlooked yet most important aspects of a successful retirement strategy Using a real-life case study they walk through how taxes impact the Seven Worries of Retirement including Social Security Medicare long-term care required minimum distributions RMDs Roth conversions estate planning and charitable giving You'll discover how proactive planning today can potentially reduce lifetime taxes preserve more wealth for your family and help you avoid [... more]

Send us Fan MailGUEST PASTOR JOE RIGNEY author Leadership and The Sin of EmpathyHave you ever wondered why so many feminists support biological boys who identify as girls being able to compete against and defeat biological girls in girls' sporting events Or why is nary a peep uttered by those on the left against Somali Muslim immigrants in Minnesota who defrauded taxpayers of over billion But in the next second these same people are out on the streets screaming and interfering with Immigration and Customs Enforcement ICE agents who are tasked with finding and deporting illegal immigrants many of whom [... more]

Tomi Lahren joins Brian Kilmeade in studio to break down the critical midterm election landscape rising energy costs and the debate over border enforcement She calls out radical Democratic candidates responds to NYC Mayor Mamdani's defense of an illegal alien gang member and explains why Republicans must stand firm on mass deportations to energize their base Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Ready to grow your wealth with confidence Let's talk ' http www meetwithrosewood com - - It's spooky season And while most people are thinking about haunted houses and horror movies a lot of pre-retirees have scarier things on their minds running out of money or a market crash at exactly the wrong time Today Jake shines a flashlight on five of the biggest financial frights and how to prepare for them Most of what scares people about retirement isn't the event itself It's not knowing what happens next A plan won't make the unknowns disappear but it can make [... more]

Jonathan Edwards once said True legacy consists not of what we leave behind but of what we instill in others That's an important reminder especially when we think about money and inheritance All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love Whether it's our children grandchildren or others God has entrusted to our care we want to leave them in a better position than we were That's a good desire Proverbs says A good man leaves an inheritance to his children's children But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring [... more]