We cannot conquer sin merely by altering our behavior The root of our depravity lies in our hearts From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark today R C Sproul presents a grim diagnosis of our sinfulness and reveals the true cure Save on Keith Mathison's new book from Ligonier From Age to Age plus other titles by Dr Mathison Use discount code RYM at checkout https www renewingyourmind org store Receive R C Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Mark with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier [... more]

Craig Carton joins Brian Kilmeade for their Friday tradition to break down the week in sports and media Craig explains why he believes he's the future of Fox News and breaks down how modern American politics has completely transformed into tribal sports fandom On the sports front Brian and Craig debate whether Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars are real-deal playoff contenders unpack the rumors linking Derrick Henry to the New York Giants and dive into the ongoing Joe Buck and Troy Aikman dynamic Plus Craig shares why he's a power-tool fanatic how he manages to be a -handicap golfer [... more]

When Christians think about faithful stewardship generosity often comes to mind first We ask how much we should give where our gifts should go and how we can use our resources to bless others But what about the money we don't give away Faithful stewardship extends beyond charitable donations It includes our savings investments businesses and everything else God has entrusted to our care And that raises an important question How can we use all of our resources not just what we give to advance God's purposes Aimee Minnich Co-Founder Chief Impact Officer and General Counsel of the Impact Foundation [... more]

The Republican Party went to war with evangelical Christians during the platform fight Language regarding abortion and traditional marriage was softened and evangelicals who objected were dealt with harshly by party leadership I do wonder if the GOP has lost its moral compass See omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... more]

What happens when you step out in faith and experience the supernatural power of Jesus Christ On this episode of If Not For God with Mike Zwick we're joined by Pastor Todd Felk of Christ Freedom Fellowship in North Carolina and Jason Hamlet who ministers in prayer healing and deliverance These men share powerful personal testimonies of how God transformed their lives and called them into a ministry of healing deliverance and setting people free through the name of Jesus Pastor Todd shares how the Lord radically changed his understanding of ministry leading him to break free from religious traditions [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories in California Senator George Murphy started a sweet tradition literally He began stocking his desk on the Senate floor with candy to share with his colleagues That desk now known as the Senate Candy Desk remains a Capitol Hill tradition to this day Jesse Edwards shares the history mystery and origins behind one of the Senate's most interesting traditions Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donate Support the show https www ouramericanstories com donateSee omnystudio com listener for privacy information [... 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]

Share a commentSome of the loudest fights in church life are not about clear sin or clear doctrine They are about the debatable space where the Bible barely nods where preferences harden into platforms and where people start taking sides and taking shots We want better for our churches and for our own souls so we open Titus and ask a simple question what belongs on a Christian's tray and what should be refused on purpose We talk about the difference between what is popular and what is profitable and why Paul calls certain disputes worthless even when they feel [... more]

Legalism is a cheap replacement for true obedience to God's law From his sermon series in the gospel of Mark today R C Sproul shares warnings from Jesus' interaction with the Pharisees and their prideful devotion to self-serving traditions Receive R C Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Mark with your donation https gift renewingyourmind org Meet Today's Teacher R C Sproul was founder of Ligonier Ministries first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel first president of Reformation Bible College and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries [... 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]

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]

On this episode of Our American Stories every October porches glow with carved pumpkins and streets fill with costumed children but the roots of Halloween reach much deeper than candy and costumes The holiday began as All Hallows' Eve a night of remembrance that blended Christian and Celtic traditions When Irish and Scottish immigrants arrived in the United States they carried those customs with them reshaping the celebration into something distinctly American Historians Lesley Bannatyne and Lisa Morton explain how an ancient ritual became a modern holiday and why Halloween in America continues to reflect both superstition and joy Lesley [... more]

What do the Feast of Tabernacles the prophet Ezekiel's vision of a healed Dead Sea Jesus' promise of living water and the future worship of all nations have in common Join Robby Dilmore and Rabbi Chaim Eisen on Voices from Zion as we explore the biblical significance of Sukkot and the Jewish holidays we have just passed From the prayers for rain that shift to prayers for dew to the remarkable vision of life-giving waters flowing from the Temple in Ezekiel we discover themes that reach from the pages of the Hebrew Scriptures into the teachings of Jesus and the [... more]

Fox News senior political analyst Brit Hume joins Brian Kilmeade to break down why an unprecedented number of traditionally reliable Republican Senate seats are locked in razor-thin battles Brit analyzes the political gravity weighing on the race the impact of high energy prices and whether Donald Trump's aggressive campaign blitz will turn out the base or energize the opposition Plus Brit reacts to Amb Mike Waltz's dramatic confrontation with Cuban diplomats at the UN and looks ahead to the presidential landscape Learn more about your ad choices Visit podcastchoices com adchoices [... 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]

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]

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]

We like to think we make rational decisions with our money but what if our emotions influence our financial choices far more than we realize That's one of behavioral economics' central findings human psychology shapes financial decisions While these discoveries have challenged traditional economic thinking they reinforce what Scripture has taught for thousands of years human wisdom is limited our hearts can deceive us and our emotions don't always lead us in the right direction Mark Biller Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing SMI believes understanding these tendencies can help Christians become wiser more disciplined investors [... more]

Unfortunately many people today are simply going through the motions in their spiritual life They may go to church or make a point to follow certain traditions but there is no reality in their faith On this episode of The Verdict Pastor John Munro discusses the differences between authentic faith and hollow religion [... more]

On this episode of Our American Stories before haunted houses filled October nights Halloween in America was a mess In the early twentieth century it was less about candy and costumes and more about broken fences stolen gates and angry neighbors Communities were desperate for order and their answer came from an unexpected place Schools churches and civic clubs began creating haunted attractions small events meant to channel mischief into something creative Author Lisa Morton whose Trick or Treat A History of Halloween remains a definitive account traces how those first haunted houses grew into the elaborate haunted attractions we [... more]