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God’s pruning process can feel difficult, but it is always guided by His love and purpose for our lives. In John 15:1-2, Jesus reveals that God is the gardener who carefully removes what prevents us from growing and producing lasting fruit. While pruning may involve letting go of things we value, God’s work is never meant to harm us—it is meant to help us become more fruitful. Just as a gardener t...

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The popular adage that laughter is the best medicine turns out to be biblically grounded. Proverbs 17:22 declared it long before any university study confirmed it: a cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones. And science has caught up — multiple studies have proven that laughter reduces stress, lowers blood pressure, oxygenates the body, and loosens the grip of anxie...

Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith.  You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here:  https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here:  https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John St...

"I spent my whole life fighting. I never learned how to suffer." Former pro fighter and SWAT officer Sean Kennard on a biblical view of pain and suffering and what a year of debilitating illness has taught him about God. In this episode, host Jeremy Stalnecker sits down with Sean Kennard, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, professional fighter, and former SWAT officer, who got severely ill a year ago...

Today's Bible Verse: "The Lord was with the men of Judah. They took possession of the hill country, but they were unable to drive the people from the plains because they had chariots fitted with iron." — Judges 1:19 Judges 1:19 reminds us that even when God is with us, we may still encounter obstacles that feel overwhelming. The tribe of Judah experienced victory because the Lord was with them, ye...

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The groundbreaking movement of Universal Zionism is reshaping Jewish-Christian relations and uniting believers worldwide to fulfill biblical prophecy. Learn how. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more content that informs, inspires, and empowers. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

John changes his mind on a cheesy 90's song now that he's a girl dad and ponders whether aliens are real. Meanwhile, Jonnie reveals the commercial jingle that makes him homicidal and tells the insane story of the last bareknuckle boxing match. Plus, a conversation about friends, enemies, and the best revenge. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by July: "Water your plants all you want. They're alread...

This episode is part 11 in a study of the book of Exodus. Moses and the people of Israel receive the Ten Commandments from God. It doesn't summarize the whole law, but gives us some ideas. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us .

Episode Summary: Today’s episode is a powerful one. We’re joined by Jonathan M. Seidl—author, speaker, and previous Editor-in-Chief of the widely followed nonprofit I Am Second —as he courageously shares his personal journey detailed in his latest book,  Confessions of a Christian. Alcoholic.  It’s a raw, honest, and redemptive conversation about how a man of faith found himself battling addiction...

Most people think of mental health as an individual problem. Dr. David J. Van Dyke — professor, marriage and family therapist, and co-host of the  With You podcast — thinks that's exactly the wrong frame. In this episode, Dr. Spencer and Ashish sit down with David to unpack how family systems therapy fundamentally reorients the way we see suffering, relationships, and even the gospel itself. From...

Church must be different than the world: The importance of not showing partiality among Christians. No Christian is above another, regardless of their social status or wealth. James's example of a wealthy person and a poor person entering a meeting place highlights how we often show favor to the wealthy.  God chooses those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom. We...

Anne Wilson is 24 years old, has a K-LOVE Award for Hey Girl, a debut country album called Rebel, a new book by the same name, and no social media on her phone. In 2023 she bought a flip phone, used it for a year, and has not looked back. She is one of the boldest Christian voices in country music right now, and she will tell you that boldness did not come from strategy — it came from watching her...

This week, we hear from Jameson and Mary Reeder, authors of Rescue at the Reef. They share the miraculous story of their ten-year-old son, Jameson Jr., who narrowly survived a devastating bull shark attack in the Florida Keys. Despite a life-altering injury, Jameson Jr.’s faith remained unshaken, and just four days later, he asked to return to the reef. Later in the episode, we hear from Greta Esk...

Hay una pregunta profunda: ¿por qué nosotros? ¿Por qué tenemos el privilegio de conocer al Salvador? No hicimos nada para merecerlo. No lo ganamos. Y sin embargo, Dios vino. No es “¿por qué a mí?”… es “porque Él te amó primero”. Escrito por Mercy Cosme CANAL EN TELEGRAM GRUPO EN WHATSAPP Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/...

What does it look like to faithfully shine God’s light in a dark world? In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on the image of a lighthouse keeper, faithfully tending the light night after night so others can safely find their way. Often unnoticed and unseen, the lighthouse keeper still shows up because the light matters. That picture beautifully mirrors the Christian life. Following Jesus doesn...

What if the most important part of worship happens long before Sunday morning? In Episode 178 of The Walk: Faith in the Real World, Bella Taylor Smith shares her remarkable journey from a teenager with no church background to becoming one of Christian music's most compelling voices. After winning The Voice Australia in 2021, Bella's life changed dramatically. What began as a simple prompting from...

Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠ PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! What happens when the relentless treadmill of busyness slowly crimps your connection to the True Vine? Join Jaime on the Praying Christian Women Podcast for a candid devotional on Psalm 67, a brief but powerful psalm that celebrates God's heart for every tribe and nation, and reminds us of our calli...

What if your hormones, energy levels, and overall health aren’t working against you, but are actually revealing how God designed your body to function? I sit down with Dr. Tabatha Barber to talk about women’s hormone health, how God intentionally designed our bodies, and what it looks like to steward our physical health in a way that honors Him. We dive into practical insights on hormones, energy,...

I think so many of us know Jesus has forgiven us, but we still live like we're carrying chains. In this episode, I want to remind you that Christ didn't simply make your life better. He set you free. Together, we'll look at what Scripture says about the freedom Jesus purchased for us and why so many of us still struggle with shame, fear, comparison, regret, and people-pleasing. My prayer is that y...

Te invitamos a escuchar nuestro devocional de hoy. La semana pasada reflexionamos sobre qué es la justicia bíblica y cómo se diferencia de la justicia humana. En este nuevo episodio, profundizamos en cómo la justicia bíblica responde con compasión a las necesidades humanas, no solo atendiendo lo material, sino también viendo el dolor, la historia y la dignidad de cada persona. Acompáñanos y descub...

What would it take for you to leave everything behind? In this episode of Words of Life, our Biblical Justice Roundtable turns its attention to refugees, asylum seekers, and displaced families. Through powerful personal stories and biblical reflection, Major Sandra Pawar helps us move beyond headlines and stereotypes to better understand the realities that force millions of people around the world...

Talbot New Testament scholar Dr. Alan Hultberg joins Sean McDowell to sort out what Scripture says, walk through the three major views, and ask the question everyone wants answered: are we close? Hultberg starts by clearing away the "Left Behind" imagery most of us absorbed from movies and kids' Bible storybooks, then lays out the three positions evangelicals actually debate explaining what separa...

In this episode of Brad Stine Has Issues Rewound, let's go back to one of our first episodes and hear what Rick from the Rick and Bubba Show has to say about modern Christianity. Visit Brad's Website: http://www.bradstine.com/ Welcome to the New America! Dubbed 'God's Comic' by the New Yorker, for 16-years, Brad Stine has been the comedic trailblazer of politically incorrect, Christian and Conserv...