Hope On Demand

Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke take aim at the internet’s obsession with rage bait, reaction videos, and critics who build entire platforms by tearing other people down. The guys connect Homer’s Odyssey to modern life by examining the competing pulls of pleasure, comfort, success, and purpose, and why none of them can fully satisfy. Zach gets personal about the point in his marriage when he re...

Today Allie is joined by historian Victor David Hanson. They discuss his new book, “The Counterrevolution: The Fall and Rise of Donald Trump and the MAGA Movement,” which analyzes Donald Trump’s political comeback and re-election to a second term. Hanson also gives wisdom about broader American politics and looks at historical parallels of political violence and the future of the Republican Party....

Topics: Hot Take, Corrie Ten Boom, Masterclass, Hospitality, Shock Jock, Grumpy Men, Parent Influencers BONUS CONTENT: Brant's Birthday/CURE, Corrie Ten Boom Followup   Quotes: "I'm coming into the Octagon of Takes." "You guys know what to do." "It's clear I've never thought of this before." "Hospitality is about creating space for people." It's not a matter of perfection it's a matter of faithful...

Today on special edition of A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie and Pastor Chuck Swindoll sit down for a rare, revealing conversation. — 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 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your s...

In this insightful Q&A episode, Mark dives into some tough questions parents are facing with their older teens on the verge of adulthood. He tackles real-life situations like helping teens develop independence as they approach age 18, addressing defiance and disrespect, and making difficult decisions about letting kids stay at home. Mark also discusses how to help teens who are struggling with dep...

Bullying can leave kids feeling isolated, anxious, and unsure of their worth—and parents often wonder if they’re responding the right way. Counselor Julie Lowe offers practical, biblical guidance to help you recognize bullying, respond with wisdom, and give your child the courage and confidence to stand strong.  Get the "Facing Bullies with Confidence Bundle" free with your gift Helping Your Child...

Jase and Missy reflect on Mia's 16 surgeries, the hard lessons they learned about advocating for their daughter, and the incredible confidence Mia has developed through her struggles. Missy gets emotional as she recalls the moment a mother thanked her for giving her the courage to stand up to her child's surgeon. Al and Zach join in to recount the heartwarming moments and hilarious mishaps of this...

Topics: John Mark Comer joins Brant Hansen for a conversation about quiet, solitude, and what happens when we step away from the constant noise of modern life. Comer shares what he learned during a 21-day silent retreat and explores how distraction can keep us from facing pain beneath the surface.     Quotes: "It's the things that we refuse to face in our inner life that actually come to have the...

Loving our spouses for better or worse includes loving them through their spiritual apathy. Pastor John gives ten encouragements for the weary.

Does your teen expect you to provide everything they want — and push back when you don’t? In this episode, Mark and Wayne tackle the problem of entitlement and share six practical ways parents can help teens become more responsible and independent. Mark explains why doing less for your teen can actually prepare them for more, how to transfer responsibility as they mature and why love doesn’t alway...

Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie has a candid conversation with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Good counsel is just ahead. — 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 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spiritual...

Bullying can leave emotional scars that last a lifetime. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta discuss how to recognize the signs, respond with compassion, and help your child heal. Plus, Focus on the Family president Jim Daly talks with author Nancy Rue, who shares a heartbreaking story about a student she couldn't save — and her own daughter's experience being bullied. Practical guidance and hope for...

Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children’s education. They discuss the shifting cultural landscape, the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview, and the strengths and limitations of public, Christian, charter, homeschool, and hybrid education options. The conversation also addresses the new...

The Cornell 7 case has become a political and media battleground, but Jase, Al, and Zach argue that both sides are missing the deeper struggle underneath it. The guys dig into America’s crisis of manhood, the pornification of culture, and what happens when people are taught to follow every desire without boundaries or responsibility. Zach challenges young men to reject a culture that treats women...

Today Allie looks at Steven Lawson, the 73-year-old pastor who was exposed in 2024 for having an inappropriate relationship with a woman in her 20s. Lawson is back with a new book titled “Mercy in the Wilderness: How I Fell and What I Found.” Allie looks at the book and why it doesn’t seem to accomplish what the title implies and addresses criticism he is receiving for the timing of the book's rel...

Topics: Plastic Pizza Thing, Jesus/Come To Me, Nugget Purse, Job/Loyalty, Opinions, Shock Jock, CURE BONUS CONTENT: Yacht Rock   Quotes: "When Jesus says come to me, it's so personal and it's so simple."   "It's a real burden if you feel like you have to have a take on everything."   "Will you still be loyal to the Lord and trust Him with all the distractions, with all the stuff that's going on?"...

Coming up today here on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie speaks with Pastor Chuck Swindoll on the incredible care and providence of the Lord. — 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 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to ans...

Your teen is surrounded by voices competing for their attention, but what are they really looking for from you? In this episode, Mark explores how today’s culture of negativity, self-proclaimed experts and social media fantasy can make it difficult for teens to separate information from wisdom and truth from opinion. He explains why constant criticism can leave teens emotionally exhausted, while s...

We were made for connection, but relationships don’t always come easy. In today’s conversation, Debra Fileta breaks down the “seasons” (Spring, Summer, Fall, Winter) that relationships naturally go through. She provides practical tools and encouragement to help us tend to our relationships well, ultimately guiding us to follow Christ’s example of love first. Get "Relationship Skills" free with you...

Jase looks back on the awkward reality of working for his younger brother Willie and the one condition he had before taking orders from him. Authors Chrys Howard and Shellie Rushing Tomlinson, hosts of the new eKKL podcast “Rocking It,” join Jase and Al for stories about Robertson family chaos, neighborhood growing pains, and the people who stick with you through every season of life. Al revisits...

Topic: Sherri ask Brant, through the lens of "The Men We Need" how do we raise young men who actively protect others, especially women.       Quotes: "The bar is too low if all we're asking of young men is, 'Don't participate.'"   "You have to look at women differently than the culture does."   "Not just don't participate in bad behavior, but if you see someone that is being taken advantage of, yo...

What do you do when you’ve poured your heart out in prayer, and the door still hasn’t opened? Candace and Annie F. Downs turn to the part of Annie’s book that Annie kept bumping into while writing it: you can do everything right and still not get what you hoped for when you want it. Annie talks about the counseling, the dating coaches, the matchmaker, and the belief that more money or a different...

When life feels heavy, it can be hard to believe anything good could come from what you’re carrying. In this episode of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast , Jennifer Rothschild joins Meredith Brock and Shae Hill for a conversation about what it looks like to face real hardship with an eternal perspective. Walking through 2 Corinthians 4:16-18, Jennifer reminds us that trusting God doesn’t mean min...

When teens spiral out — experimenting with drugs, running with the wrong crowd or shutting out family — there’s almost always a deeper hurt they’re trying to escape. On today’s show, we share Mark's interviews with two Heartlight residents who bravely discussed how their choices were just attempts to numb what they felt inside, like abandonment, overwhelming expectations and tragic loss. Both teen...

Today, on A NEW BEGINNING, we feature a candid discussion with Pastor Chuck Smith, who went to be with the Lord in October of 2013. — 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 30 years. Explore more resources from Pastor Greg Laurie, including daily devotionals and blogs, designed to answer your spir...