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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 12, 2026

Remembering The USS Indianapolis: The Worst Naval Disaster in American History

On this episode of Our American Stories the USS Indianapolis left Guam in July after delivering critical cargo connected to the Manhattan Project But before she could make it to her next destination a Japanese submarine would strike the cruiser leaving hundreds of sailors and Marines sinking in shark infested waters While the story gained popularity from Jaws the details itself are more harrowing from the men who lived through it The story later reached a wider audience through Jaws but the details come from men who lived through it The late Edgar Harrell the last surviving Marine from the [... more]

Truth Talk

Stu Epperson

November 11, 2026

Veterans Day, Friendly Fire, and Learning to Carry One Another's Burdens

On this Veterans Day edition of Truth Talk Live host Peter Rosenberger honors the men and women who have served in the United States military and reflects on the sacrifices veterans and their families continue to make long after the uniform comes off Peter shares a powerful story from his wife Gracie's visits to wounded soldiers at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center As a double amputee herself Gracie connected with a wounded soldier who was struggling with the loss of his leg reminding him that he wasn't the only amputee in the room The story leads Peter to explore [... 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]

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]

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]

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]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 06, 2026

Giving Circles: The Collaborative Power of Shared Generosity with Lacie Stevens

Generosity is often something we practice on our own We identify a need support a ministry or give to a cause we care about But what happens when we invite others to join us Giving circles offer a way to make generosity more collaborative relational and joyful When believers come together with a shared purpose their collective giving can make a meaningful difference not only in the lives of those receiving support but also in the hearts of those giving Lacie Stevens Senior Partner at Generous Giving has seen this firsthand After spending more than two decades as a financial [... more]

The Masculine Journey

Sam Main

November 05, 2026

The Joy Ride #254

Originally aired as part of a previous broadcast this episode is worth revisiting for its timeless message on authentic relationships and the healing power of God What does true intimacy really look like While many people associate intimacy with romance this conversation explores a much deeper meaning being genuinely known understood and connected with both God and others The guys share honest personal stories about father-son relationships emotional barriers and the impact that meaningful friendships with other men can have on our spiritual journey Through transparency humor and biblical insight they discuss how God often uses trusted relationships to bring [... 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]

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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 03, 2026

The Parable of the Vineyard Workers and the Rich Young Ruler

We spend years serving Jesus and then a parable seems to put the latecomers ahead of us in line If the first will be last how do we get our reward Let's walk through Matthew and the parable of the workers in the vineyard tracing it back to the rich young ruler in Matthew to see who the first and the last really are Along the way we look at what it means to be possessed by our possessions and what Peter was really asking when he wanted to know what we get for following Jesus Faithful for Years and [... more]

Wisdom for the Heart

Dr. Stephen Davey

November 03, 2026

Learning the Art of Refusal Part 2 (Titus 3:9)

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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

November 02, 2026

Salvation Is Free, but It Wasn't Cheap

Have you ever felt like you just weren't good enough for God What if in Christ you're already highly favored We walk through Ephesians and what it means to be accepted in the beloved redeemed by his blood and rich in grace Then we look at why salvation is free to us but never cheap and who the ransom was actually paid to Is God Disappointed in You You Are Highly Favored in the Beloved Salvation Is Free but It Wasn't Cheap Who Was the Ransom Paid To The Riches of God's Grace and the Prodigal Son The Father Who [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

November 02, 2026

Using Your Investments to Fuel Generosity with Brian Mumbert

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]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 30, 2026

Reaching a Generation That Never Learned the Bible

What do you say to someone who has never heard the gospel and doesn't know the first thing about the Bible And what happens when a whole generation comes to the faith late We walk through Paul's ministry in Ephesus in Acts and what the gospel did to a wealthy city built around the Temple of Artemis Then we look at Jesus' warning to the church in Ephesus in Revelation and what it means for our churches today Why Don't People Know the Bible Anymore What Are We Really Saved From Ephesus Worshiped Artemis Then Paul Showed Up Why Paul [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 29, 2026

The Pharisee and the Tax Collector Explained

Have you ever done the very thing you scolded someone else for doing Jesus told a parable about two men who prayed in the temple and only one of them went home right with God We walk through the parable of the Pharisee and the tax collector in Luke and why tax collectors were so hated Then we look at how the Pharisees were doing the same things and what it really means to be justified Have You Ever Done What You Scolded Someone For The Pharisee Who Thanked God He Wasn't Like Others The Tax Collector's Prayer and Why [... more]

Faith And Finance

Rob West

October 29, 2026

Faith-Based Investing: Separating Fact from Fiction with Mark Regier

You may know how your retirement investments are performing but do you know what they're actually supporting For many Christians stewardship shapes how we earn spend save and give Yet when it comes to investing we may not think much about the companies and industries represented in our portfolios Faith-based investing offers an opportunity to align those decisions more closely with our Christian convictions But what does that look like in practice Does investing according to your values mean sacrificing financial returns And can individual investors really make a difference Mark Regier Vice President of Stewardship Investing at Praxis Investment [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 28, 2026

How to Forgive Someone Who Hurt You

Through Christ we can forgive anyone for anything but forgiveness is a journey and it doesn't always end in reconciliation What do we do when we're not ready to forgive or when going back isn't safe We reread Jesus' parable of the unforgiving servant in Matthew and look at what forgiveness is and what it isn't Then we talk about how to start when we're not ready and one surprising prayer that can set us free Can You Forgive Anyone for Anything What Does Matthew Really Mean Forgiveness Is a Solo Decision Not Forgetting Forgiveness Is Not Reconciliation How Do [... more]

Clearview Today

Abidan Shah

October 27, 2026

The Parable of the Unforgiving Servant Explained

Why is it so much easier to receive forgiveness than to give it Jesus told a parable about a servant who was forgiven an impossible debt and then refused to forgive someone who owed him far less We walk through Matthew and what Jesus meant by seventy times seven and why Old Testament debt laws and a first-century loophole matter Then we look at how God paid our sin debt in full and what that means for the way we forgive others Why Forgiveness Starts With Your Debt The Servant Who Wouldn't Forgive Seventy Times Seven Was a Hidden Hint [... more]