Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell

In a world where traditional education systems make little or no accommodation for individual learning styles, it’s time for parents to take charge of their children’s education.  Trillia Newbell talks with Cynthia Tobias Talley about her book, Reclaiming Education: Teach Your Child to be a Confident Learner how to build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, and...

Each family tree holds gnarled branches of sin, disappointment and grief.  There is brokenness in every family, but that leaves room for God to do a redemptive work.  Trillia Newbell talks with Erin Davis about her study on The Story of Joseph and the genealogy of Joseph.  His story is a shining example of beautiful, lasting, God-ordained redemption.  We'll talk about how his s...

Why do some teens thrive as adults while others struggle? What makes the difference?  Trillia Newbell talks with author and life coach Clarence Shuler about his book, Choose Greatness: 11 Wise Decisions that Brave Young Men Make and the importance of mentorship and the decisions young people can make that can determine the direction of their lives on Living by Faith .   Living by Faith w...

To know the real Jesus, we must see Him through the pages of the Bible. Jesus doesn't change based on our feelings or circumstances. He is the same yesterday, today, and forever. Trillia Newbell talks with Shane Pruitt about his book, Not My Jesus: Reclaiming the Truth, Rejecting the Idols and how we can study and learn about Jesus and how he can save and transform our lives on Living by Faith . &...

Many women today feel a constant pressure to improve themselves and just never feel like they’re “enough.”  But our joy doesn’t come from a new self-improvement strategy; it comes from rooting our identity in who God says we are and what he has done for us.  Trillia Newbell talks with Jen Oshman about her book, Enough About Me: Find Lasting Joy in the Age of Self...

Theology is the study of God, what He has done, is doing, and will do in the world. As parents, grandparents, uncles, aunts and neighbors, we want the kids in our lives to understand the basis of faith and how it impacts every part of their lives. Trillia Newbell talks with Mary Wiley about her books, Discovering the Bible: A Kid's Guide to Reading and Understanding God's Word and Everyday Theolog...

Living by Faith is celebrating an anniversary!  We want you to join the team for a radio party.  We'll be sharing the joy we've had in spending our Saturday mornings with you as well as celebrating the privilege we have as believers to walk out our faith in our lives.  Trillia Newbell will be joined by Moody Publishers' Ashley Torres and some of Trillia's behind-the-scenes team, Mer...

Modern-day families come in all shapes and sizes but in the midst of family life, most days are too busy to think far into the future. So how do we escape the busyness of life and focus on God's perfect plan for our family? Trillia Newbell talks with Ray and Jani Ortlund about their book, To the Tenth Generation and God's purpose for families. They'll discuss how to build a vision for your family...

In our culture, youth is celebrated and revered.  We have creams to hide wrinkles and hair dye to hide the gray. But we can't really turn back the clock.  Trillia Newbell talks with Elyse Fitzpatrick about her book, The Afternoon of Life: Finding Purpose and Joy in Midlife and the ways God uses the challenges of middle age to glorify himself and sanctify us.  We can cling to Him to...

Healing on vacation?  Having a hard time breaking free from work and resting?  Trillia Newbell talks with coach, consultant and Highest Good Founder Phillip Holmes about our need for rest and what keeps us from enjoying it on Living by Faith.   Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell is a listener supported program.  To donate, click here . To learn more about Trillia Newbell, cli...

What would it be like to see real revival across the nation?   Zach   Meerkreebs  has an idea.  He ended a sermon at Asbury University in 2023 with the challenge, “Do not leave here until you experience the love of God so that you can pour it out.”  That challenge led to a 16-day revival with over 65,000 people praying and worshipping in that small Kentucky tow...

The Christian faith has incredible life-changing power. And yet too many people know too little about it. Trillia Newbell talks with Aaron Armstrong about his book, Faith Simplified: What We Believe and Why We Believe It and the truths of Christianity and how the more we truly come to know God, his words, and his works, the more that faith in Him can transform our lives on Living by Faith .  ...

Discipling your family can feel like an intimidating task, but it doesn’t need to be overwhelming or complicated. Trillia Newbell talks with Adam Griffin about his book, Family Discipleship: Leading Your Home Through Time, Moments and Milestones and how to disciple your children through key moments and milestones in life that can teach them to love and fear the Lord on Living by Faith . &nbs...

Parenting is one of the most important jobs of our lives. But how do we sort through all of the advice to raise a child of strong character?   Trillia Newbell  talks with  Jill   Garner  about her book,  Strongheart: Cultivating Humility, Respect and Resiliency in Your Child and the value of teaching respect from the cradle... and how that can instill a heart of...

Whether you're launching your children into adulthood or caring for grandchildren, you can leave an incredible imprint on their lives spiritually.  Whether it's praying for them, blessing them or just giving them some sound advice, God gives you a role in their lives that lasts forever.  Trillia Newbell talks with Dorena Williamson about the importance of establishing Christian principle...

We all want those perfect family moments, where we're all enjoying one another.  But often, we find ourselves so busy, we may be missing out on those opportunities we want most.  Trillia Newbell talks with author Justin Whitmel Earley about his book, Habits of the Household and how to build habits into our children and our families, that can give us time to enjoy each other and build up...

What happens when the kids in your neighborhood, class or play group are different?  Maybe one of them has a special need.  Trillia Newbell talks with author Katie   Blackburn about her book, The Very Best Baseball Game: A Story About Disability and God's Good Design for Us and how you can begin conversations with your kids about disabilities, empathy, compassion and God's good desi...

We want our kids to love God and the church as much as we do. But we can't force-feed faith, especially to teenagers.  In order for a faith to be vibrant and their own, they have to choose the Lord for themselves.  Trillia Newbell talks with author, mom and pastor's wife  Kristie  Anyabwile about how to give teens space to develop their faith and  provide spiritual opportu...

Easter brings us amazing hope in Christ's resurrection. Our eternal hope continues with Jesus' ascension into Heaven to rejoin God, our Father. Trillia Newbell celebrates Easter with author Judy Dunagan , talking about her book, The Loudest Roar: Living in the Unshakeable Victory of Christ and discussing Christ's resurrection and ascension and the hope and joy it can bring us as we celebrate God's...

Honest questions about sex can feel scary.  If you look around, you can see sexual pain and confusion that sometimes is hard to address.  Trillia Newbell talks with Dr. Juli Slattery about her upcoming book, Surrendered Sexuality: How Knowing Jesus Changes... Everything and ways we can answer some of these questions on Living by Faith .   Living by Faith with Trillia Newbell is a li...

We know that the Bible is foundational and life-giving. But it can also be hard to know where to start, especially when you're a kid.  Trillia Newbell talks with her producer, Karen Hendren about her book, 52 Weeks in the Word Student Edition and some ways you can study God's Word, and questions you can ask to really delve into the meaning on Living by Faith .   Living by Faith with Tril...

Some things in life are terrible when empty, like an empty checking account or refrigerator.  But two-thousand years ago, outside Jerusalem, a group of people found a miraculously empty tomb—and the world has never been the same.  Trillia Newbell talks with Joshua Cooley about his book, Empty! Celebrating the Risen Savior and we'll take a journey into Jesus’ empty tomb—...

When Jesus died, a collection of ordinary people surrounded him, witnessing his death and resurrection. Trillia Newbell talks with author Daniel Darling about his book, The Characters of Easter and the people involved in the death and resurrection of Jesus, who actually played a part in the process of our salvation. As we look at the stories of these ordinary people, we can see how God uses US in...

Have you ever felt forgotten, disregarded, or invalidated by others? Do you ever experience the pain and anger of feeling unseen?  Oftentimes, when we are in this place, we turn toward God with questions like Where are you, God? Have you forgotten me?  Trillia Newbell talks with author and Bible teacher Christine Hoover about her book, You Are Not Forgotten and how our Father in Heaven h...

The church has long been known for its generosity toward the poor and helping those in need.  One of the ways we do this is in giving our time, talents and money to those in need.  Trillia Newbell talks with Ron Sellers about the importance of giving our resources, whatever God has blessed us with.  This not only blesses those in need but as us well as we live out our faith in Jesus...