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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...

The Wild Brothers grew up deep in the jungles of Indonesia, where their family lived among the Wano people before teaching them the Bible. They recount a childhood surrounded by fear of evil spirits, witch doctors, malaria, and intense spiritual opposition, until the incredible moment they watched the Gospel take hold. Al, Jase, Morgan, and Kian trace the unlikely connection between their family a...

Topics: Wisdom, NFL Trouble, Contempt, Cast Your Cares, Keep Your Lashes, Social Tip, Peace/Resolution, The Voice BONUS CONTENT: Luke 6:46, The Followership Conference, AI Prediction   Quotes: " We have got to get rid of contempt in our minds. That's where it starts." "We're told what to do with our worries. We're not told they don't matter." "Why do you call me 'Lord, Lord,' and do not do what I...

Did Jesus preach the gospel before his death and resurrection? Pastor John calls us to a deeper understanding of God as Creator and King, and Jesus as Lord and Savior.

How do you know when your teen’s struggles have reached the point where your family needs outside help? Mark, Wayne and Courtney discuss when residential counseling may be appropriate — and why lasting change requires more than simply correcting behavior. They explain how a relationship-based approach can help teens address the deeper issues driving their choices while helping restore relationship...

How many of us have worried a problem away? We spent hours wracked with anxiety, and that did it! Problem solved. No, not likely. Author Erma Bombeck famously said, “Worry is like a rocking chair: it gives you something to do but never gets you anywhere.” Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that it’s actually possible to live a worry-free life. We’ll see where to focus our...

Culture tells kids, "If I feel it, it's true." John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta unpack the lies children hear about emotions with Hilary Ferrer of Mama Bear Apologetics and how parents can help kids keep feelings in the passenger seat, not the driver's seat. Mama Bear Apologetics Age and Stage eNewsletter Helping Your Children Navigate the Culture (Digital)

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...

Uncle Si’s medical equipment causes chaos on his trip home, but he quickly turns the tension into an impromptu airplane concert, rhinestones and all. Jase discovers that his old ‘Duck Dynasty’ HOA problems never really ended when a neighborhood trash issue leaves him trimming trees from the hood of his truck and paying the price for trying to help. Al connects the discussion of anointing to a powe...

Allie addresses the Ed Sheeran and Macklemore controversy, looking at why Ed’s statements could be a bad PR move and addressing Ms. Rachel’s support for Macklemore and call for all white celebrities to speak out against what is happening in Gaza. For more pop culture updates, producer Bri comes back on the show to talk about Taylor Swift’s The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore. Allie and Bri look at...

Topics: Community, Daily Faithfulness, History Segment, Watch This Show, Ambition, Contentment, Speed of Eating, Kirk Cameron Show BONUS CONTENT: New Water   Quotes: "Contentment is something you can and should learn." "Ask God for what you need today, today." "If I don't learn contentment, I am going to be in the same race as everyone else. "The drive to be elite, to be special, it never ends."  ...

This week, Bob and Kim sit down with longtime friend Wm. Paul Young, author of The Shack , to talk about his new book, Return to the Shack , and the stories we’re all telling with our lives. Paul shares how real friendships and experiences helped shape his return to these beloved characters, why he writes without a target audience or rigid outline, and how he lets characters and stories develop al...

Have you ever met someone who just oozed peace? The kind of person who you felt instantly safe with, even though you didn’t know them? What would it be like if that’s how people described you? Candace and Annie talk through what it means to be the aroma of Christ everywhere you go, including a moment at a Dairy Queen, and what courage looks like when it shows up in your everyday life rather than o...

This week we're discussing Becoming a Resilient Parent . Parenting was never meant to be a static skill. Your kid keeps changing, and that means you have to keep changing with them. From the toddler years to the teenage ones, every stage asks something different of you, and as a solo parent, you're the one who has to figure out what that is without another adult in the house to help you read the r...

Spirit of God E11 — In the book of Acts, the Holy Spirit fills Jesus’ followers at Pentecost; they are to be like a new temple of God’s presence and power. In addition to a temple, the Apostle Paul throws another metaphor into the mix: the community of believers as a body filled with the Spirit. But where did Paul get this image and what does it mean? In this episode, Tim and Jon explore the Churc...

Helping kids with big emotions starts with understanding what's really driving them. Counselor Michelle Nietert joins Ron Deal to unpack why kids in blended families often struggle with grief, overwhelm, and divided loyalties—and how parents can respond without making things worse. On FamilyLife Blended, discover practical ways to become the calm, steady presence your child needs most. Show Notes...

Sometimes the hardest part of trusting God isn’t believing that He has a plan ... It’s wondering whether His plan will be anything like the one we hoped for. In this episode, Lysa TerKeurst shares the first chapter of her new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control , and names a fear many of us may be carrying: What if God allows something I don’t know how to live with? Listen in to discover...

The Harvest Crusade is TONIGHT at 7 PM PT! It’s going to be a night to remember, with music from Phil Wickham, Michael W. Smith, Kari Jobe Carnes, Cody Carnes, and TAYA. And a message on how people can come into a relationship with Jesus Christ form Pastor Greg Laurie. With tickets fully reserved—here's our challenge: Invite someone to watch online with you! Year after year, we witness the Lord re...

The greatest proof that God is real may be far simpler than most people expect. Zach recalls dismissing his mom’s uncomplicated answer about seeing God in creation, only to hear one of the world’s leading Christian philosophers give nearly the same response the very next day. Al, Christian, and John Luke join him to examine how nature, Scripture, reason, and faith work together to reveal who God i...

Are you a new parent? Allie’s dad, Ron Simmons, highlights how your child could benefit through the stock market with a Trump Account. The Dallas Federal Reserve shares a shocking report that illegal immigration caused both mortgages and rent to skyrocket. Will the KIDS Act protect children online, or is this a new form of digital ID to monitor Americans online? Finally, Ron answers some questions...

Topics Could You Survive?, Skeptical, Cookie Follow-up, Writing, Pasta   BONUS CONTENT : Could You Survive Folllow-up     Quotes: "We Do Pasta Differently." "You think you're good at thinking until you write." "You don't know it as well as you think you do." "When you write, you are forced to grapple with that." "Staying at a distance all the time, like you may miss out on the best relationship of...

In this Q&A episode, Mark tackles another batch of tough questions parents are facing with their teens today. He discusses how to respond if your teen is having suicidal thoughts, including when to take immediate action and how to access help. Other listener questions cover balancing boundaries and trust when your teen starts dating, what to do about disrespectful behavior from grandchildren and h...

Gabe and Rebekah Lyons equip couples to fight for connection in their marriage and break unhealthy patterns of conflict. Listen in to find out how they shared and processed their origin stories to better understand their emotions and know each other more deeply. Receive a copy of "The Fight for Us" and an audio download of "Fighting for God's Best in Your Marriage" for your donation of any amount!...

If God is sovereign, why should we pray? Pastor John encourages us to seek God with confidence in his power and plan for our lives.

It's good for your child's development for them to experience adventure. John Fuller and Dr. Danny Huerta talk about some fun adventures they went on with their own kids. Also, Greta Eskridge joins Jim Daly to explain how letting your kids experience new things can help them develop as people. Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY. Get today's featured res...