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Someone starts talking, or says something you don't agree with. Three sentences into their spiel, you’ve got the solution. Pastor Jim Davis and counselor Angela Davis join Dave and Ann Wilson to rethink what happens while someone else is talking. Find ideas on how to be a better listener when your brain would rather fix, defend, or win. Show Notes and Resources Thanks to the Christian Standard Bib...

It’s easy to tell kids, “Be good like this Bible character,” or “Don’t act like that Bible character.” But this misses the heart of the gospel—that we’re all sinners in need of a Savior. Learn to avoid simply modifying behavior with Barbara Reaoch. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: Consider Jesus: Meditations on the Person & Work of Christ . No matter how impressive our decorat...

We invest enormous amounts of time caring for bodies that will eventually die, while often neglecting souls that will exist forever. Jesus warned against gaining the whole world while losing your soul. This message challenges believers to reconsider what deserves their greatest attention.

Send us Fan Mail As the football season continues, this weekend we welcome a familiar face back to the show in Rick Hunter, head football coach at Calvary Christian Schools in Pottstown, PA! He shares how the team has changed and new challenges have presented themselves to him and the team since we talked in October of 2025, and shares how coaching and playing football is a platform ripe with oppo...

Ken Katayama, Global President and CEO of Crossover Global , didn't come to faith in Christ until he was 15 years old. Two years later, he was invited to a missions conference and heard for the first time that there are people who have never heard the gospel. Ken felt very clearly God's call to missions—to go to those unreached peoples. He started as an intern at Crossover Global. Today, he leads...

Have you ever complained to God when you felt overwhelmed? Relief comes easily if circumstances improve—but what if they don’t? Find out how your reaction can be improved, even when circumstances remain unchanged. 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 p...

The world, the flesh, and the devil are three enemies every Christian must confront. This conversation explores temptation, discouragement, materialism, jealousy, and other battlegrounds that can weaken the soul. Learn why believers fight not for victory, but from the victory Christ has already secured.

The importance of yielding to God and renewing our minds by His Word; developing a new attitude as we deal with challenging relationships. Order the full series on MP3 here! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

Teaching the Bible might carry more weight with God than you think, and not everybody agrees on what happens to those who reject Christ. Pastor Mike Fabarez wades into both questions, plus two curveballs: what Eden’s tree of life is doing in Revelation, and whether your childhood dog could be waiting for you in eternity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/...

When it comes to hearing from God, people may ask, “Why just the Bible?” Dr. Tony Evans explains why the collection of books we call Scripture is complete, trustworthy, and final as the authoritative revelation God has given us.

Throughout the New Testament, we see that our witness to Christ is expressed in both word and deed—as James reminds us, “faith without works is dead.”

In caring for widows, how much responsibility falls to the church, the family—or the widow herself? Are expectations different now from when the apostle Paul wrote his letters to Timothy? Think through the answers with Alistair Begg on Truth For Life. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of...

What if one of the clearest signs of generosity isn’t simply how much we give, but how deeply we desire to participate? In 2 Corinthians 8, the apostle Paul describes a group of believers whose generosity was remarkable—not because they had abundant resources, but because they were eager to give even amid significant hardship. Their example shows us what happens when grace transforms the heart. Ge...

Busy parents often think that memory-making is one more task on an impossible list. On today’s edition of Family Talk, Dr. James Dobson continues his joy-filled conversation with Gloria Gaither and Shirley Dobson about their book, Making Ordinary Days Extraordinary. They reveal how both children and parents benefit from taking time to slow down and be fully present with the ones they love.

What causes believers to feel distant from God? In this conversation, Pastor Gary Thomas continues to unmask the lies that keep us striving, doubting, and disconnected. Sharing from his new book, The Life You Were Reborn to Live, Gary invites us to exchange falsehoods for the rich, soul-satisfying relationship God designed us to enjoy. Get "The Life You Were Reborn to Live" Learn how to connect wi...

Selections from the Book of Job How could a compassionate, fair God allow an upright man like Job to suffer? Maybe we should let Job speak for himself! Dig deeply with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into seven lasting lessons the book of Job teaches us about our great God. Rediscover the character of God as you reflect on Job’s life.

Do I have to forgive them if they’re not sorry? What if letting them back in isn’t safe? Writer and Bible teacher Yana Conner joins Dave and Ann Wilson on FamilyLife Today to untangle forgiveness from reconciliation—and the idea that forgiveness means pretending it never happened. She gets practical about confrontation, boundaries, broken trust, and what forgiveness can look like when the other pe...

When you’ve been walking with Jesus for awhile, sometimes you need to be reminded of the wonder of who He is. Think about Jesus in a fresh way. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: Consider Jesus: Meditations on the Person & Work of Christ . No matter how impressive our decorating skills or how high our expectations for this special, sparkling season, the true glory belongs to the...

What do you do when you feel spiritually defeated? Dr. Jeremiah points to the armor of God, biblical truth, worship, courage, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Even after failure, God offers forgiveness, restoration, and another opportunity to stand.

The importance of yielding to God and renewing our minds by His Word; developing a new attitude as we deal with challenging relationships. Order the full series on MP3 here! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

It’s been said that the strength of a pastor is dependent on the prayers of the people in the pews. Pastor Mike Fabarez continues his study called Countercultural Christians by getting personal. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/266/29?v=20251111

Even the most beautiful sentence means nothing if it’s written in a language we don’t understand. Dr. Tony Evans explains why correctly interpreting God’s Word is essential to understanding its meaning and unlocking its power in our lives.

In this episode, David Wollen and Danny Rojas open God’s Word to consider the early church’s care for believers in need and what their example means for us today.

What will you leave to the next generation—and will they be prepared to steward it well? A faithful wealth transfer involves more than deciding who gets what. It means thinking carefully about the people who will receive those resources and whether they have the wisdom, maturity, and spiritual foundation to handle them faithfully. Dr. Kelly Rush, Professor of Finance, Financial Planning Program Co...

The apostle Paul wrote to his young protégé, Timothy, to offer some guidance. While his instruction addresses the responsibilities of pastoral care, it’s advice we’d all be wise to heed. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg begins a study in 1 Timothy. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is pa...