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Why does James 1:18 say God "gave us birth by the word of truth"? And why does James write that we are a kind of "first fruits" among God's creation? My father broke my heart when I was growing up. Now I wonder about the meaning of Isaiah 61:1 and how God can heal me. My brother-in-law died last year; near the end, he began to doubt the Bible and maybe his salvation too. His concerns seemed to cen...

James 4:13-14 Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. We are constantly encouraged to plan for the future. Whether we are looking at our family, our housing, our holidays...

Today’s readings come from Psalm 115:12-18, Philippians 2:12-30, Jeremiah 2:31-4:9

Cory Hillis joins us to share his latest research on electromagnetic frequencies, fiber optics, and the solutions he believes can help create healthier environments in a technology-driven world. (J2822_FFT)

Is empathy becoming a liability in American Christianity? Phil, Kaitlyn, and Mike Erre discuss the growing backlash against empathy and why some conservatives argue that too much compassion can lead to bad politics, bad theology, and even the decline of Western civilization. They also look at Russell Moore's warning about the "fear-driven church" and how anxiety about God, outsiders, and our own c...

With retirement just days away, Bob takes on one last case when a mysterious tip claims this year’s Avery Awards are fixed! Follow Bob and Jesse as they chase shady informants, dodge foam darts, and drink root beer floats… all while discovering which episodes, actors, and scenes Adventures in Odyssey fans chose as the year’s best.

Don't let your blind spots stay your blind spots. In this week's episode, John Maxwell continues his lesson on the most common blind spots that derail leaders—and how awareness unlocks your influence and potential. After his lesson, Mark Cole and Traci Morrow unpack the practical steps you can take to apply these principles in your own leadership. Key takeaways: Insecurity causes a leader to think...

Send us Fan Mail Grow spiritually, creatively, and professionally as the artist God created you to be: https://www.matttommeymentoring.com/pathway What does it really look like to walk by faith as a Christian artist—especially when your art, business, opportunities, or circumstances aren’t unfolding the way you hoped? Every day, artists step into studios, dining rooms, back porches, and creative s...

It's rapid-fire question time! Kaitlyn and Producer Mike work through some of the funniest, strangest, and surprisingly deep questions kids have sent in, covering everything from Genesis and heaven to free will, other religions, and the afterlife. Make sure to come back next week for our last episode!   0:00 - Theme Song   2:18 - Adam, Eve, and Their Belly Buttons   5:08 - Will There Be Birthdays...

Seth Godin returns to explore the problem with going viral, the truth about influencers, why you don't want to play the game of gaining more and more influence online, how status and affiliation drive everything, and why you should avoid the race to the bottom in AI.    Show Notes AI and the Future Church - NEW BOOK! ️  Preaching Cheat Sheet The Art of Leadership Academy

Seth Godin returns to explore the problem with going viral, the truth about influencers, why you don't want to play the game of gaining more and more influence online, how status and affiliation... Read the whole entry...   » Click the icon below to listen.

Can keeping your eyes on Heaven actually help you live better here on earth? In this message from Pastor Jennie Lusko, we're looking at John 14:1–6 and Jesus’ promise to prepare a place for us in Heaven. Discover how the hope of our forever home can bring peace to troubled hearts, give purpose to our everyday lives, and remind us that we can live these days with confidence because of That Day. Thi...

Do you know exactly what to say when someone asks you about what you sell? If not, you need to. But it's easier than you might think. In this episode you'll learn the five short soundbites that you can use to get people to quickly understand and engage with your product. The five soundbites are: 1. Problem 2. Empathy 3. Answer 4. Change 5. End Result Once you have these soundbites figured out, it...

Stephen McWhirter is here today and we’re talking about what it looks like to worship even when shame is telling you that you don’t belong in the room. Stephen has a story of radical restoration. He went from hating Jesus, battling addiction, and feeling completely beyond saving to becoming a worship leader, songwriter, and someone who now gets to tell people all over the world that Jesus is real....

Hello, friend! In this Encouraging Word, we explore Elijah’s bold stand against Ahaziah and what his story can teach us about temptation, deception, and the things that can pull our hearts away from God. As we talk about the reality of spiritual warfare, we’re reminded to stay alert, trust God’s truth, and stand firm in faith with courage and conviction—even when the culture around us pulls us in...

When Harlan walked out, Jeanne was going to reach for the bottle again to ease her pain. But instead, she reached out to Jesus. She realized that she wanted her marriage more than she wanted a drink. But now what? What would make Harlan come back to her.

This week hosts Sarah Humphrey and Tricia Goyer talk with Thomas West , senior pastor of Nashville First Baptist Church on his new children's book The Gospel Way Catechism for Kids . Help children build a strong biblical foundation and confidently navigate today's culture with this engaging, gospel-centered catechism designed specifically for ages 8–12. Based on the trusted adult resource, The Gos...

When something is valuable to you, you take care of it. That's exactly how God feels about you. Show Notes: https://bit.ly/4r98Nky

Jesus told this story show how God feels about sinners who ask for His forgiveness

1) Are the 144,000 mentioned in Revelation 7 and 14 two different groups?2) Does "resist not evil" mean that we should not defend our home or family?3) Does Isaiah 26:20 refer to the Rapture of the church?4) Could you explain Hebrews 11:6b and the meaning of diligently seeking God?

What can God do with a surrendered heart? According to the lives of Hannah, Anna, and the woman at the well—literally anything. Join Dannah Gresh and Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth to learn about three women who said “Yes, Lord.” This podcast is only possible with the support of listeners like you. Please consider giving generously to the work of helping women thrive in Christ: Give today

This week on 20 The Countdown Magazine, two songs make their chart debut and several artists are climbing fast. We’ll hear how Anne Wilson’s story is headed to the big screen, get a childhood dream update from Caleb of Caleb & John, and share the story behind for KING + COUNTRY’s collaboration with Jessica Simpson. Our 20Throwback is Switch’s “Symphony” from 2019, and we’re celebrating RacMan Radi...

  Republican candidate Bo French in Texas created a controversy when he reacted to a photo of college students at the University of Texas football game. Many in the photo were of South Asian descent. He called it a "problem." David French (no relation) talks with Skye Jethani about the unmasked racism that MAGA has unleashed and what has led to the emergence of "heritage Americans" as a way of dem...

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...

A physically blind person is well aware of their inability to see. In stark contrast, the Bible says the spiritually blind are unaware of their lack of sight. Find out why on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how spiritually blind eyes are opened. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part...