A Lighthouse in Darkening Times I'm so thankful for Pastor Tim and I know you are too I'm thankful for the clarion call that is going out from this pulpit and going all over the world By God's grace we're going to continue to lift up our pastor and pray for him And for the burden you have no idea I do Many of you don't have any idea the weight that this pulpit puts on a man It's a phenomenal weight I used to say years ago when I came through the Lincoln Tunnel when I lived in New [... more]

What should Christians think about Halloween Is it simply a fun holiday filled with costumes candy and community events or does its history raise important questions about faith fear and the spiritual world On this special Halloween episode of It's Time to Man Up Nikita Koloff welcomes back his good friend Robbie Dilmore host of The Christian Car Guy and pastor of Amazing Grace Church of Ramsour in North Carolina for a thoughtful and engaging conversation about Halloween and its place in the Christian community Together Nikita and Robbie explore Halloween's historical roots the connection to All Hallows' Eve and [... more]

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]

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]

Ignite The Light Deep Calls to Deep Finding God in the Midst of Lament When your soul feels downcast and the waves of life crash over you where do you turn In this powerful and deeply honest episode from Ignite The Light Ministries Pastor Wyatt Cudd dives into Psalm to explore the biblical art of lament Far too often believers feel pressured to hide their pain grief or depression behind a mask of faux-faith But Scripture shows us something radically different a God who welcomes our raw honesty invites us to bring our heavy burdens to Him and meets us [... more]

Throughout his ministry the apostle Paul endured an incredible list of hardships each one worse than the last And yet he described them as light and momentary afflictions How is this possible Hear the answer 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 Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His [... more]

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]

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]

God blesses some Christians with wealth How can they use their resources to glorify God and balance having money with not being held by it On Truth For Life Alistair Begg considers this challenge and the distinct responsibilities that fall to the rich ----------------------------------------- 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 In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... more]

Kalshi is not investing where one buys into a productive asset It is gambling Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter org colorado [... more]

Money is a sensitive topic that many consider personal and private But what does the Bible have to say about being rich Is it sinful or a blessing from God Can it be both Find out when you study along with 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan and Antonin Scalia often approached the Constitution from very different directions but Kagan admired his intellect his writing and the enormous influence he had on American law Speaking at the dedication of George Mason University's Antonin Scalia Law School Kagan reflects on Scalia's role in advancing textualism and originalism his gift for challenging students and the wit and confidence that made his opinions impossible to ignore Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

Do fears and worries consume your thoughts distracting you from the task at hand or disturbing your sleep Hear about the best antidote on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg It may not change your predicament but it's sure to change your perspective ----------------------------------------- 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 In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... more]

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]

The Jim Rome Show HR - Kawhi Leonard gave it games in Toronto before he has to miss a period of weeks with knee swelling Then Lamar Odom is resorting to a different type of work in the latest TMZ report Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... more]

Some singles believe life without marriage is life without meaning Dr Tony Evans offers a different perspective explaining how singleness can provide unique opportunities to pursue God's purpose serve others and invest deeply in Kingdom work [... 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]

When you read Scripture do you think about how it applies to you Practical applications are important but not the best place to begin On Truth For Life Alistair Begg teaches where you should focus first It'll change your perspective on everything else ----------------------------------------- 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 In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... 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]

Are you waiting to come to Christ until all your questions have been answered and you're really ready That's a dangerous tactic Find out why as we consider the apostle Paul's reference to the good confession 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 In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that [... more]

Do you worry that you're not good enough to serve God Your sense of inadequacy isn't necessarily detrimental to your ministry Find out why as you consider how Paul persevered despite mounting afflictions 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 Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom [... 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]

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]

The apostle Paul exhorted Timothy to keep the good confession Jesus made when He testified before Pontius Pilate Are you prepared to take such a stand for Christ Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg walks us through the events of that decisive day ----------------------------------------- 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 In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in Governor Peter Stuyvesant ordered residents of New Netherland to help enforce his campaign against religious dissenters especially Quakers Thirty residents of Flushing refused In a petition now known as the Flushing Remonstrance they declared that they would not persecute peaceful people simply because they worshiped differently Larry Reed President Emeritus of the Foundation for Economic Education tells the story of this remarkable early defense of religious liberty and the punishment its signers faced for defying Stuyvesant Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories why do police departments in different parts of the country operate so differently Former LAPD Sergeant Bob Alaniz argues that the answer goes back to two competing traditions reactive policing rooted in Sir Robert Peel's th-century model and the more proactive style that came to define law enforcement in Los Angeles and much of the American West Alaniz explains the difference through an encounter from his own LAPD career involving Richard Ramirez later known as the Night Stalker For Alaniz the episode raises a larger question at the heart of policing should officers [... more]

Paul taught that God's children should flee from false teachers the love of money and other dangers But it's not enough to run from ungodliness We also need to be purposeful in what we run to Learn what we're to pursue 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... 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]

Share a commentRome didn't need another angry letter It needed a different kind of person We pick up in Titus and ask what it looks like to represent the city of God while living in the city of man especially when the surrounding culture feels morally upside down and authority feels frustrating Stephen walks through why early Christians became known as remarkable people not because they had power but because their character refused to look like the status quo We talk candidly about submission to government and where the line is drawn we obey the law until the law demands [... more]

If you're running from a bear you don't run to a mountain lion for safety Find out how Christian maturity is largely determined by knowing what to flee from and what to run to Listen as a study in Timothy continues 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever [... more]

Steelers DT Cam Heyward and Rich break down Pittsburgh's Week comeback win over the Buccaneers led by the late game heroics of Aaron Rodgers head coach Mike McCarthy spraining his ankle on the sideline the team's preparation to play the Saints in Paris in Week what to make of some of the league's disappointing teams and explains why there should be three different levels of Roughing the Passer that results in either a -yard -yard or -yard penalty Legendary TV producer Chuck Lorre joins Rich in-studio to promote his new 'Sitcom' memoir chronicling his career creating classic comedies like 'Two [... 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]

Are you growing in faith You've probably heard the saying As goes the shepherd so go the sheep Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg examines the role of church leaders in establishing the pattern of spiritual maturity for the whole church ----------------------------------------- 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 In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the [... more]

Ever wondered why you fight with those you love What causes the heated arguments and painful words Chances are the reasons for our disputes are different than you might think Join Chip as he reveals the reasons we have conflict in our most important relationships ResourcesMessage NotesSpecial OffersConnect - - WebsiteChip Ingram AppInstagramFacebookYouTubePartner With UsDonate Online - - [... more]

God's agenda for His people reaches into every area of life Dr Tony Evans examines the different spheres where God's Kingdom should be expressed and explains what changes when we begin viewing our personal lives families churches and communities from His perspective [... 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]

Get-rich-quick schemes are popular and no one's immune to the lure of riches not even established Christians What happens when we take our eyes off God and put them on gold and earthly treasures Hear the answer 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 Timothy Volume ' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that [... more]

Why does God seem less loving in the Old Testament Famous producer and cultural influencer Rick Rubin asks Pastor Greg Laurie whether God changed between the Testaments Hear his answer in this interview snippet and go here for the full episode Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism our mission of over years Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie including daily devotionals and blogs designed to answer your spiritual questions and equip you to walk closely with Christ Support the show https bit ly anbsupportSee omnystudio [... more]

The apostle Paul faced daunting obstacles throughout his ministry including beatings shipwreck and imprisonment How did he keep praying and preaching in the midst of such trials Discover the key to his perseverance 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 Habakkuk' Learn more about our current resource request your copy with a donation of any amount In one of the most famous sermons ever preached Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom are [... more]

Money can tell you how much you have but it makes a terrible answer to the question Who am I Wealth is a gift to steward but it was never meant to become our identity Yet in a culture that often measures success by income possessions and financial security it's easy to begin defining ourselves by what we have or what we lack Scripture offers a different perspective In fact some of Jesus' most memorable teachings about wealth reveal what happens when possessions become central to a person's identity When Wealth Becomes Your IdentityHave you ever noticed how Scripture describes [... more]