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The importance of compassion; the need for times of personal reflection; lessons we can learn from the disciples’ frightening experience in a storm (based on Matt 14:13-33)Get the full series on MP3 here. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

What does faithful giving look like when your paycheck barely covers groceries? And does God simply know your choices in advance, or is something deeper going on? Pastor Mike Fabarez grapples with both, plus a question about the temple veil, in another edition of Ask Pastor Mike Live. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/266/29?v=20251111

If so many of God's blessings became ours when we accepted Christ, why aren't we experiencing more of them? Dr. Tony Evans explains why salvation is much more than a ticket to heaven and how understanding its full meaning can transform the way we think and live.

Cities across Cuba are plunged into darkness at night, with only small pockets of light shining from homes fortunate enough to have generators and fuel—a powerful picture of how God is working through His church amid the country's growing hardships. In this episode, David Wollen joins El Faro de Redención director Danny Rojas in Havana, Cuba, to share how the local church is bringing hope, food, a...

Is your life as a Christian different from what it was before? Are you steadily growing in faith? Study along with Truth For Life as Alistair Begg shares three things that are necessary for spiritual growth—and two things that’ll impede your progress. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of...

Sometimes becoming more generous means giving away less money. That may sound contradictory, especially when we often measure generosity by how much we give. But biblical generosity is about far more than a percentage on a spreadsheet. It involves surrendering everything God has entrusted to us—including our money, time, homes, relationships, and even our plans for the future. For John and Megan C...

At rock bottom and desperate for help, Becky Tirabassi walked into an empty church, where a janitor named Ralph prayed with her. In a conversation with Dr. James Dobson, the author of Change Your Life shares how one simple prayer ended her years of alcohol and drug addiction. Her remarkable story reveals the power of God's grace and why lasting change begins with admitting you need help. The post...

Thankfulness is much more than a feeling — it’s an action; it’s something we can choose to be and do. Even when it’s hard. God cares deeply about whether we are thankful people. Stu Epperson has researched this topic thoroughly and offers great insights on how you and I can move our “thanksgiving” from one day a year into a lifestyle all year long. Get "Thanks-Living" free with your gift. Get More...

In 'I Play Rocky' Sylvester Stallone is an aspiring actor who writes a screenplay and demands the to play the lead. This upbeat film is brimming with optimism, but has some coarser elements for parents to be aware of.  Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Mark 4:1–20 One question reveals more about your life than almost any other: what kind of soil is your heart? Jesus told a simple story about a farmer scattering seeds on four kinds of ground, and its meaning cut straight to the core of every listener. Pastor Chuck Swindoll interprets the parable of the sower from Mark 4:1–20, where each type of soil represents a different condition of the human h...

One mistake, and suddenly, your brain has a whole body of evidence for everything you've ever done wrong. How do you take every thought captive when shame keeps dragging you backward? Pastor and author Noe Garcia joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to confront the lies we believe about ourselves, the accusations we can't seem to shake, and the past that keeps trying to define us. Show No...

Are you a grateful person? What difference does gratitude make? Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth explains how being thankful affects your physical, emotional, relational, and spiritual well-being. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: 2027 ROH Calendar: Wonder of the Word . The 2027 Revive Our Hearts ministry calendar is themed around Wonder of the Word. This calendar is a daily prompt to re...

He was an angel who seemed to have it all: beauty, skill, acclamation. What went wrong that caused God to cast Lucifer out of heaven? Dr. David Jeremiah continues his look at the devil's downfall, including what Lucifer wanted from God and what believers can take away from it today.

The importance of compassion; the need for times of personal reflection; lessons we can learn from the disciples’ frightening experience in a storm (based on Matt 14:13-33)Get the full series on MP3 here. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

Anyone who’s driven through road construction knows it gets worse before it gets better, and sometimes life feels like that stretch of torn-up pavement. Pastor Mike Fabarez pleads with believers to let others in when everything inside has been rattled loose. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/266/29?v=20251111

Spiritual attacks are inevitable in life, but spiritual failures don't have to be. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the shield of faith protects us from the enemy's attacks and why trusting God's promises is essential when we feel surrounded by challenges.

Is God’s truth effective in a culture that’s blurred the line between right and wrong and shifted away from absolute truth? Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how God can use the world’s sense of confusion for the benefit of His purposes. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part...

Will there still be a need for faith in heaven if faith is the assurance of what we cannot see? In this episode, David Wollen continues his conversation with author and Bible teacher Nancy Guthrie about Christ's promise that one day we will behold Him face to face.

In a relay race, runners don't leave the baton behind. They pass it forward to someone prepared to carry it. Shouldn't we think about inheritance the same way? When we consider leaving an inheritance, we naturally focus on the financial resources we'll pass along. But an inheritance involves more than transferring money or possessions. It also involves preparing the people who will receive them. P...

“Honey, it’s me.” Those words stopped a 19-year-old bride as she turned to leave a hospital room, not recognizing her own husband. Dr. James Dobson continues his powerful conversation with Clebe and Deanna McClary. Even though combat wounds in Vietnam cost Clebe his left arm and left eye, Deanna explains why she stayed when other wives of wounded veterans walked away. The post Remaining Faithful A...

Technology is changing fast—and keeping up with what your kids are seeing, using, and experiencing online can feel overwhelming. Chris McKenna offers practical, biblical advice to help you navigate technology with your family and protect your kids from some of its biggest dangers. You don’t have to get technology 100% right…but you can be intentional about getting it right where it matters most.  ...

In ‘Coven Academy,’ teen witches learn to fight evil at Crescent Veil Academy—but Briar just wants to learn what happened to her recently deceased mom. Read the full review PluggedIn Facebook Page  If you've enjoyed listening to Plugged In Reviews, please give us your feedback.

Mark 3:22–30 Many believers have quietly wondered whether they’ve committed a sin God won’t forgive. His forgiveness is vast, but Jesus warned of one sin beyond its reach, after the scribes accused Him of casting out demons by the power of Satan. From Mark 3:22–30, Pastor Chuck Swindoll carefully explains what the unpardonable sin is and what it is not. Persistent, final rejection of the Holy Spir...

Abuse. Addiction. Gangs. A suicide attempt. Pastor and author Noe Garcia knows what it’s like to carry a past you’d rather erase. But can God use a life that’s been through that much? On FamilyLife Today, Dave and Ann Wilson explore Garcia’s raw story of turning pain into purpose—and what happens when your worst chapters threaten to define the rest of your life. Show Notes and Resources Repurposed...

Want to help your children focus on what they can give this Christmas rather than what they can get? Barbara Rainey tells you how she and her husband did this on Revive Our Hearts with Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: 2027 ROH Calendar: Wonder of the Word . The 2027 Revive Our Hearts ministry calendar is themed around Wonder of the Word. This calendar i...