Hope On Demand

What if the problems you are praying your way through are actually a gift? In the final episode of her podcast series with Annie F. Downs, Candace and Annie land on that question after Annie describes an afternoon alone at the Met. Standing before a 200-year-old portrait of three friends, she realized the men in it no longer get to worry, decide, or hope, and that every hard thing still ahead of h...

Many of us remember the stress of driving in an unfamiliar area before GPS. “Do we turn at the next signal, or the one after that . . . or was it the one we just passed!?” Life got simpler when our dashboard told us where to go. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the joy we can discover when we let God’s will tell us where to go. We’re thinking big picture things today as Past...

Have you ever walked through a season where it wasn’t necessarily one big thing — it was just one thing after another? The unexpected bill. The hard conversation. The appointment you didn’t want to make. The kid who needs you. The work deadline. The thing you thought would finally get easier … but somehow didn’t. Eventually, even the strongest among us can find ourselves thinking, Lord, can I plea...

Behind every rebellious choice often lies a longing to belong. In today’s episode, Mark talks with two teens from Heartlight about the complicated reasons behind their struggles with drugs, running away and broken relationships. Both guests open up about learning independence at an early age and the risky paths they chased in hopes of being noticed and feeling loved. Their stories reveal how the s...

Parenting a teenager can feel like navigating a minefield, especially when it comes to communication. In this episode, John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta are joined by Focus on the Family President Jim Daly, Dr. Ken Wilgus, and Jessica Pfeiffer to unpack why communication breaks down during the teen years and how parents can rebuild the bridge.  Feeding the Mouth that Bites You Launch into the teen...

Marriage is such a special bond, and a beautiful gift from God. But it doesn’t come without its challenges. Dr. Dan Allender teaches how you can work with your spouse to achieve true healing from past trauma to help strengthen your marriage. Get "The Deep-Rooted Marriage" free with your gift Healing Begins Here : Trauma has a way of lingering, not just in memory, but in the body, in patterns of th...

Topics: Overcome Evil, Breaking Animal News, Broken Believers, God's Not Surprised, Gentleness, Jesus Way of Living, Regret BONUS CONTENT: Sermon Illustrations Again Quotes: "Don't let people recruit you to evil with their evil." "Sometimes our lives have been shaped by pain we've been through. Be merciful." "The Lord is good and He will use our weakness." "Replace regret with hope." . . . Holy Gh...

Jase reluctantly agrees to officiate a family wedding, but a powerful story from Missy's family about a 70-year marriage and one unforgettable goodbye turns the ceremony into something much more meaningful. Jase, Al, and Zach discuss the four qualities every lasting marriage needs, as Jase also reveals his unique method of dealing with marital frustrations. Al reflects on the struggles he and Lisa...

It’s that time of year! Christians have long debated what participation with Halloween should look like. There are many views on the topic spanning from total avoidance to full participation. Allie looks at each position and what the bible says in order to have a well rounded view of the highly contentious holiday. She also looks at how it can be redeemed and even be an opportunity to share the go...

Abdu Murray explains the latest news about artificial intelligence and how Christians should respond. Listen in for insights on discerning when to trust AI generated answers, understanding deepfakes, and finding peace in the trustworthiness of Scripture. Get "Fake ID" free with your gift. How AI is Shaping Our View of Reality -- Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than any of us e...

Does suffering kill the sin within us? Pastor John argues from 1 Peter 4:1 that believers die to sin with Christ so we can live to his righteousness.

This week we're discussing What Now? Rebuilding a Life Plan . At some point in the solo parenting journey, survival mode starts to loosen its grip just enough to ask a bigger question: what do I actually want to build from here? Getting to that question and knowing how to answer it is harder than it sounds when every decision lands on you and the old rulebook no longer applies. Robert Beeson, Foun...

Certain things people say can SOUND like they’re true. But they’re not. Before the railroad was invented, it was believed people couldn’t ever travel faster than 30 miles an hour because air would rush past them and they wouldn’t be able to breathe. How fast were you driving to work today? And you’re still here! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to trade human wisdom for Divine...

Spirit of God E14 — The Gospel of John portrays the Spirit’s coming as a significant turning point, as if God’s Spirit hadn’t yet been present in the world. Jesus breathes on his followers just as God once breathed life into humanity. And Jesus promises his disciples that the Spirit will enfold them into the very life of God. In this episode, Jon and Tim unpack John’s profound view of the Spirit a...

Dating can make parents nervous, but it can also give teens valuable opportunities to learn about relationships, communication and what they may eventually want in a spouse. Mark, Wayne and Courtney discuss the benefits and risks of teen dating, when to allow greater interaction with the opposite sex, and how parents can establish healthy boundaries without creating shame or pushing their teen awa...

Wondering how to rewire your brain after loss, grief, or years of discouragement? Neurosurgeon Dr. Lee Warren joins Ron Deal to explore how hope, biblical truth, and the way you think can reshape your mind—even when blended family life feels overwhelming. On FamilyLife Blended, discover why hopelessness doesn't have to define your future. Show Notes and Resources Watch this episode on YouTube.   L...

The Holy Spirit is our Helper, transforming us from the inside out. As we stay close to Jesus, His love grows in us and produces fruit in our lives. We don’t work for God’s approval; we live from what Jesus has already done. Watch Pastor Jonathan’s message to learn more. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our m...

Allie’s dad, Ron Simmons, is back on Relatable giving insight on crucial political and cultural topics. He looks at Social Security, the midterm elections and political candidates, and answers questions from listeners regarding family and finances. With political engagement being low among young Americans, Ron encourages Christians to vote and reminds them of the opportunity Christians have to mak...

Why does God seem less loving in the Old Testament?  Famous producer and cultural influencer, Rick Rubin, asks Pastor Greg Laurie whether God changed between the Testaments. Hear his answer in this interview snippet, and  go here for the full episode. — 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 ye...

Willie’s rebellion against Phil turned into a lifelong habit, and one his kids are still benefiting from. Al, Zach, Christian, and John Luke connect the Robertson family’s life to “The Odyssey,” from Phil and Miss Kay’s open-door hospitality to Al’s unforgettable memory of his dad coming home. Zach discovers a surprising way to impress his wife, while John Luke admits the Robertsons don’t take kin...

Kighley Medrano was born and raised in the Mormon church. She joins Allie to share her story and how conversations with a friend who left Mormonism led her to saving faith in Jesus Christ. Kighley makes videos sharing her story in the hope of exposing the problems with Mormon theology and sharing the truth of Christianity. Today she discusses the Satanic underpinnings of Mormonism and compares the...

Ever play the telephone game? You and some others gather in a circle. Someone whispers a message to the first person, who whispers it to the second and so on. When the last person reveals what he heard, it’s obvious that the message got wildly distorted. Some people seem to play a game like that with their Bible knowledge. They rely on what they’ve heard the Bible says. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, P...

In this week’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles some deeply personal challenges parents are facing with their teens. How do adoptive parents move forward after years of conflict and heartache? How should a parent respond when a 14-year-old says she’s gay? What do you say when your 18-year-old insists marijuana helps him cope with anxiety? And how do you handle a teen romance that’s moving way too fast? M...

Resilience is a life skill we need for the inevitable struggles we will face in this life — but we must be intentional about learning this skill. Valorie has identified some key “rules” for resilience — like “expect the unexpected,” and “focus on the vision, not the obstacle.” And “control the controllable and accept the rest.” Prepping ourselves beforehand to learn and live more resiliently helps...

Jase’s late-night Bible study takes a personal turn when a puzzling verse about baptism for the dead brings Phil’s passing into focus. Al returns from Colorado with stories of Doc Holliday’s grave, Teddy Roosevelt’s hotel suite, and a secret escape tunnel built for Al Capone. Zach connects an Old Testament promise about God’s glory to the way believers live today. The guys wrap up James with a dis...