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The death penalty is in the news again. Is it moral? The trailer for the new Narnia movie has been released. John and Maria give their thoughts. And legislation has been proposed in Congress that will protect parental rights. Segment 1 – Death Penalty; Narnia Trailer Death penalty / public execution Details on Execution Crista Pike Trump calls off livestream of execution

Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be an indie author? Are you simply writing books, or are you also running a publishing business? In this episode, we’re talking about the different hats indie authors wear, from writer to publisher to entrepreneur, and whether you really need to wear all of them to build a successful writing career.  https://www.patreon.com/cw/christianindiewriters http...

What would you tell your children about marriage right before they said, “I do”? David and I have now had the privilege of watching three of our children get married, including one just last weekend! And before each wedding, we’ve made it a point to sit down individually with our son or daughter and their future spouse for a very honest conversation about marriage. I’ll admit, the kids aren’t alwa...

When you know where you're headed and you focus in that direction, you're less likely to be distracted by less important things. Jesus lived that way and was a master of concentration. In this message, Pastor Rick shares how you can live a selective life like Jesus so you can live for God's kingdom and do what pleases the Father.

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...

T he story of the West is not the story of Greece with a dash of Christianity. __________ Register for our Colson Fellows informational webinar today at colsoncenter.org/ webinar .

️ FREE: Kingdom Writers Conference, Write with God edition on Wednesday, October 28. If God gave you a book and you've been stuck on it, join CJ and me for a free online conference where every speaker shares a different way they've learned to partner with God in their writing. Get your free ticket: https://www.trainingauthors.com/conference If you have been carrying a book God gave you to write, a...

Loss can lead to despair over God’s plan for our lives. When we can’t perceive meaning in life, Pastor John counsels us to find comfort in God’s glorious purpose in Christ.

If you're not sure who you are, you can be manipulated and molded by the pressures, problems, and people around you—and that leads to stress! Join Pastor Rick as he shares how to settle in your mind that God loves you unconditionally and that you're his child.

Today, I am over the moon to welcome one of my very favorite guests back to the show. She’s been on the show and visited us in RAR Premium several times over the years and I always love our conversations. You know her as the author of some of your kids’ favorite books, like the Mercy Watson series, The Tale of Despereaux, and Because of Winn-Dixie. That’s right, Kate DiCamillo is back! She’s here...

Trisha Davis explains how her tendency to be a rule-follower, and her husband’s tendency to be a rule-breaker, set them up for disaster when their marriage was tested. Get "One Choice Away from Change" free with your gift. Find Hope for Your Hurting Marriage -- This 6-part video series was created specifically for couples in crisis — those facing emotional distance, depression, control issues, inf...

God was already enjoying intimate relationship when he said, "Let there be."   __________ For more resources visit   breakpoint.org.  

What if the way you introduce yourself is actually making people less interested in what you do? Kurt Luidhardt sits down with clarity consultant, author, and entrepreneur Steve Woodruff to explore why traditional elevator pitches fall flat and how a simple, memorable message can open the door to better conversations, referrals, and opportunities. Steve shares his Memory Dart approach, the curse o...

The antidote to the two biggest causes of stress in your life is gentleness and humility. You learn them by reminding yourself every day that you're not God and you're not the savior. Join Pastor Rick to continue learning about the calm and rest only Jesus offers.

God and Humanity: Herman Bavinck and Theological Anthropology (Bloomsbury, 2024)is the first book to apply Bavinck's theological anthropology to contemporary theological issues. Sutanto provides a sustained close reading of Herman Bavinck's contributions to theological anthropology and positions him in conversation with current and historical dialogues on embodiment, revelation, affect theory, phe...

James Brown, CBS host of The NFL Today, shares his personal faith journey, family story, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother’s faith and discipline, his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball, and the moment in his mid-20s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment. He emphasizes the importance o...

In and of themselves, t he guidelines agreed upon at the White House  will b e inadequate to keep AI companies honest. ___________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.

Want to write with me? I'm writing alongside you three days a week on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel: Map It Monday, Write Again Wednesday and Finish Line Friday, 15 minutes each. Find the Write With Me playlist here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTMzBhneZCBY A partnership that made up a large share of Shelley and CJ's income ended when the company behind it went out of business. It...

One reason we often feel overloaded is because we're trying to control things too much, often without even realizing it. In this message, Pastor Rick teaches the importance of staying in step with Jesus, the One who loves you and has great things in store for you!

James Brown, CBS host of The NFL Today, shares his personal faith journey, family story, and transformation through Jesus Christ. Brown reflects on the powerful influence of his mother’s faith and discipline, his early struggles after being cut from professional basketball, and the moment in his mid-20s when he turned to God and began a lifelong spiritual commitment. He emphasizes the importance o...

Growing in biblical wisdom is a lifetime project . __________ For more resources visit   breakpoint.org.  

Does the Bible promise that believers will not be harmed for doing good? Pastor John explains the context of 1 Peter 3:13 and God’s sovereign wisdom in suffering.

What if the core purpose of your parenting isn’t what you’ve always believed? In a world obsessed with outcomes and control, Christian parents are challenged to embrace a radical shift: letting go of ownership and stepping into the liberating role of an ambassador for Christ in their children’s lives. In this transformative episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World , host Catherine welcomes Candace...

What does Jesus say when we come to him with an emptiness in our lives? How does he respond when we tell him that we have nothing to give? Join Pastor Rick as he reminds you that God will never scold you or turn you away; he will always say, "Come to me."

Abuse and manipulation in teen relationships are devastating and sadly often happen without parents ever knowing. Identifying the warning signs and how to support a teen or young adult who is going through abuse is crucial. Dee Dee describes a manipulative, physically and emotionally abusive teen relationship she suffered and offers poignant insight into understanding how a teen or young adult mig...