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A sharp greeting at the church door, a hard week no one else knows about, and an invitation to be pulled into someone else’s conflict can leave a person exhausted and tempted to avoid the very people who frustrate them most. Pulling away can feel like self-protection, but God often asks for something more. Conviction has a way of arriving right after we have dodged the people we find difficult. Ro...

Sometimes it feels like everything goes wrong at once. A broken-down car, an unexpected bill, trouble at work, or another problem you never saw coming can leave you wondering, “What else?” When life feels overwhelming, it can be difficult to remember that God is still working, even when we can’t see what He’s doing. Psalm 30:5 reminds us that weeping may last for a night, but joy comes in the morn...

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The Real Deal co-hosts Abby Johnson and Regan Long react to election results, debate why candidate quality and turnout mattered in Texas, and discuss abortion ballot measures and the future of conservative politics. They also share their Christian pro-life perspective on voting, party strategy, and the importance of choosing stronger candidates. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com an...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠ PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal  ⁠⁠⁠today! Do prayer traditions deepen our connection with God, or do they risk turning our faith into an empty routine? In this episode, Jaime and Alana explore the beauty, evolution, and potential pitfalls of prayer and family traditions—especially as the holiday season approaches and our children grow olde...

On this episode of the Happiness Hour, Dennis Prager answers listeners' questions about happiness, relationships, gratitude, and dealing with negativity. Drawing on his own experiences and the ideas explored in his book Happiness Is a Serious Problem , Dennis shares practical advice on how to live a happier and more fulfilling life. Dennis explains why he believes having fewer expectations can lea...

Have you ever had to lift up a desperate prayer? Throughout the Bible, we see people in desperate need to seek God through prayer. In today's podcast, we'll look at their desperate prayers, and God's responses to those prayers, that we may learn more about prayer in our own desperate situations. Key Takeaways: • In our desperate times, there is a pouring out and a casting. It's not holding in all...

Listener Survey: Take a quick survey and help The Bible Explained   Today in Job 12 we hear Job answer Zophar with sarcasm and wrestle with God's sovereignty when suffering feels like God's own hand: Job meets cruelty with sarcasm and says he is not inferior to his friends. Job thinks idolatrous robbers prosper while "the just and blameless man is a joke." Job is forgetting that Satan exists. God...

Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 149 Sing to the Lord a new song, his praise in the assembly of his faithful people. Let Israel rejoice in their Maker; let the people of Zion be glad in their King. Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Let his faithful people rejoice in this ho...

When a firstborn heads off to college, even to a town just down the road, something tightens in a parent’s heart. The worries come: who she will eat with, whether she will get home safely, who she will spend time with, what choices she will make. After a long day of moving in and setting up a dorm room, it can feel like leaving a baby on a doorstep and walking away. The tears come daily, not alway...

Wrestling with God is a mark of spiritual maturity, not weakness. In a world where suffering is inevitable, learning how to bring our honest questions, pain, and even complaints to God is essential for every Christian parent—and every believer. In this powerful episode of Christian Parent Crazy World , Catherine is joined by her closest friends, Susan Frost, a certified trauma coach, and Dr. Erin...

Today's Bible Verse: "In fact, this is love for God: to keep his commands. And his commands are not burdensome." — 1 John 5:3  Can you truly love God without being willing to obey Him? 1 John 5:3 reminds us that loving God involves more than words, emotions, or good intentions. Genuine love for God is demonstrated through a willingness to follow His commands and live according to His Word. Obedien...

In this week's best-of episode, we're looking at the life of Joseph and exploring the theme of integrity. Joseph consistently makes the right choices, even when faced with difficulties. Standing firm in doing what is right, even when it may not lead to immediate blessings, is the life of integrity we should strive for. Listen in to hear what it looks like to make tough choices and stand firm in di...

Will your marriage be ready for the empty nest? Charlotte and Gordy Guest are here to help us navigate and prepare for a happy and fulfilling empty nest. They've been married more than 37 years and have three adult kids, all living in other states, who left home around the same time.  Charlotte hosts the Empty Nest Guests podcast. She and Gordy co-wrote A Little More Room for Us – 100 Devotions fo...

"The hard became easier because of what we learned along the way." In today's episode, a sweet car ride conversation with a grandson becomes a gentle reminder to find thanksgiving in how far we've come.   LINKS: Freebie: Drive Time Conversations Fruit of the Spirit Download How to Pray God's Word for Your Children Follow Everyday Prayers @millionprayingmoms Get today's devotion and prayer in writt...

Have you ever overlooked a small blessing because you were waiting for God to do something extraordinary? We often associate miracles with dramatic answers to prayer, unexpected breakthroughs, or life-changing events. But God's goodness can also be found in the ordinary moments we might easily miss. In John 6:9-13, Jesus takes a young boy's small lunch of five loaves and two fish and uses it to fe...

Do you feel distant from God… even when you’re trying?   In this episode, Gem Fadling shares a simple but profound pathway for spiritual growth, drawn from the wisdom of St. Clare of Assisi: gaze, consider, contemplate, imitate.   These four movements offer a slower, more relational way to deepen your connection with God, especially if you feel spiritually stuck, distracted, or tired of trying har...

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A doctor’s visit that ends with “I’m not exactly sure what this is” can set the mind spinning in seconds. Is it serious? Is it treatable? How much time is there? What will be missed? Sitting alone in a car afterward, it is easy to run through scenario after scenario until the worst possible conclusion feels certain, even when part of you knows the thinking is irrational. Isaiah 26:3 offers a diffe...

David’s victory over Goliath changed his position in Israel almost overnight. He entered the Valley of Elah as an unknown shepherd carrying a staff, a sling, and five stones. He left the battlefield as the young man everyone wanted to know. Israel’s soldiers celebrated him, Saul brought him into royal service, and Jonathan formed a loyal friendship with him. At the same time, David’s success awake...

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Ep. 356 — Is the Medical Industry Corrupt? originally aired on August 29th 2024 Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. has been a vocal critic of the medical industry for years. His siblings have called him a “disgrace,” but do RFK Jr.’s concerns about corruption have any validity? Dennis explores this and answers your questions about God’s will for our lives, having confidence without arrogance, and if there is...

On a chilly November morning, a school hosted its first Grandparents Day. The plan was for around seventy people. What actually arrived was five hundred thirty-seven. Grandparents filled the room, some having flown in just to be there, and standing in the middle of it all was a moment of pure awe: a room full of legacy, love, and faith. It was a quiet confirmation of something Scripture has said a...

Evening Scripture 1 Peter, Chapter 5 To the elders among you, I appeal as a fellow elder and a witness of Christ’s sufferings who also will share in the glory to be revealed: Be shepherds of God’s flock that is under your care, watching over them — not because you must, but because you are willing, as God wants you to be; not pursuing dishonest gain, but eager to serve; not lording it over those e...