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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...

Have you ever failed God and felt like you could not face Him again? Shame tells us to stay away, but grace invites us to draw near to the One who knows our weaknesses and understands temptation. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve shows why Jesus is the compassionate High Priest who paid for our sins and continually intercedes for His people. When you stumble, discover why God wants you to run t...

It's tempting to trust any leader who promises peace and prosperity. Ezekiel saw four fearsome beasts, and among them rose a boastful little horn. In this message, Pastor Lutzer explains why Hitler was a preview of the Antichrist. What if the world's most evil ruler arrives as a candidate for peace? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw...

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Why did Jesus teach with parables? And how should we interpret these stories? Today, R.C. Sproul identifies the purpose of parables and begins to examine the rich truths they reveal about Christ's kingdom. Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (19...

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The kingdom of God demands more than casual religious interest. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul calls us to devote ourselves earnestly to the Word and the work of the Lord. Receive R.C. Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministrie...

On today’s Bible Answer Man  broadcast, Hank interviews Mary Jo Sharp about her article in the Christian Research Journal , “Did Muhammad Believe in Women’s Rights?” Mary Jo holds an M.A. in Christian Apologetics from Biola University and is the founder and director of Confident Christianity Apologetics Ministry.

Hope in the Night - Grief

Christians live in the tension of two overlapping ages: this present age of groaning and the age to come when Christ will make all things new. Today, Guy Waters helps us understand this recurring theme in Paul's writings. Request Guy Waters' digital teaching series The Life and Theology of Paul with your donation. You'll also receive the digital study guide and companion ebook: https://gift.renewi...

Dr. Stanley teaches the most common reasons we waver in our faith during life's trials or periods of unanswered prayers.  Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today’s Bible Answer Man broadcast (10/02/26), Hank critiques the authority Mormons place upon the Book of Mormon. Hank also answers the following questions: How can I witness a religious pluralist? Gene - Charlotte, NC (4:17) How can I help a friend who is being witnessed to by a Mormon?  Jeremy - Phoenix, AZ (6:57) What do you think about Jehovah’s Witnesses?  Gerald - Springfield, MO (15:11)...

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Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Jill shares DIY strategies for managing rumination, including identifying the root cause of anxious thoughts, journaling, and setting aside a specific “worry time.” How can I humble myself while maintaining healthy boundaries and not becoming a doormat for my wife? After 14 years of marriage, my wife and I argue every day, and I feel like she is constantly punish...

Today, Pastor Jack teaches that God's foreknowledge is a gift meant to bring us peace, not fear. He knew every choice we'd make, and in His love, He knew those who would come to Christ or reject Him.

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.”

The Bible is clear—God is good, loving, and absolutely fair. So, the question is, What happens to people who die without having the opportunity to hear the gospel? Does He make special provision for people like that? What judgment, if any, should they receive? John MacArthur addresses those challenging questions in his study called Without Excuse. Click the icon below to listen.

None of us can know for certain how much time we have on Earth. Some of us will live to a ripe old age. Others may be called away sooner. How should we live each day, knowing that it might be our last? Dr. Robert Jeffress explains what you can be doing now to prepare for your journey to Heaven.   To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate .

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.

Hope in the Night - Forgiveness

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...

What did Jesus give up so that you could gain everything that truly matters? At the heart of the gospel is an incredible exchange: Christ humbled Himself, took our poverty upon Himself, and paid for our sin with His own blood. In this message, Pastor Jeff Schreve explains how spiritually bankrupt sinners can receive forgiveness, the Holy Spirit, eternal life, and the riches of heaven through repen...

In our world, evil so often seems to win. Daniel's prophecy reminds us that God Himself removes kings and sets up kings. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows that God rules, Christ returns, and we must respond. Few things in life are certain, but this one we can count on. This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215...