WKJA Podcasts

It’s hard to believe, but the back-to-school season is almost here. For many families, that means new schedules, new supplies, new clothes, and plenty of new expenses. But the start of a school year doesn’t have to bring financial stress or household chaos. With a little planning, wise budgeting, and prayerful preparation, families can begin the year with greater peace and purpose. Crystal Paine,...

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Olivia Rodrigo, who once received an award from Planned Parenthood as a vocal supporter of abortion, recently launched an all-women’s music festival.  The popstar announced that 100% of proceeds from the event will go to non-profit organizations that support women. Tickets to the festival quickly sold out, but what many did not know is that some of the proceeds will go to abortion organizations li...

Listen to Today's Devotion Our minds cannot be full of God and at the same time full of fear!  Don’t get lost in your troubles. Lift up your eyes! “He will keep in perfect peace all those who trust in him, whose thoughts turn often to the Lord!  (Isa. 26:3 TLB) Are you troubled, restless, sleepless?  Then rejoice in the Lord’s Sovereignty.  I dare you. I double-dog dare you—to expose your worries...

Matt is 16, and he hates his birthday. At least, that’s what some of his friends said. He said his birthday is always the worst day of the year for him ever since his sixth birthday. He remembers that like it was yesterday. See, his mom went out and bought a special cake, she invited all his friends to come over for Matt’s birthday party, and nobody came. And since there was nobody there for the p...

Share a comment A crowd packs the house so tightly nobody can even eat, a man who cannot see or speak is suddenly healed, and the religious experts respond with a shocking accusation: it’s Satan, not God, behind Jesus’ power. That’s the pressure-cooker moment we walk through as we trace what many call Jesus’ busiest day in Capernaum, drawing from Matthew 12 and Mark 3. Along the way, we also face...

Share a comment Obedience is supposed to make things better, right? Moses walks into Pharaoh’s court with a clear word from God and walks out to find Israel’s workload doubled, their hope evaporating, and their leaders spitting blame in his face. We sit with that brutal turn in Exodus 5 and the very human crash that follows when your best efforts seem to trigger the opposite result.  From Pharaoh’...

Are you truly a Christian? In this bonus episode, host Barry Meguiar explains why being a Christian is more than attending church or living a good life—it means loving God wholeheartedly, reflecting His love to others and to the world as you stand firmly on biblical truth, boldly sharing Jesus with a lost world. Discover how living for God’s purpose can overcome fear and fill your life with lastin...

Bill Hendricks, President of the Giftedness Center and Executive Director for Christian Leadership at the Hendricks Center at Dallas Seminary, talks about finding God’s purpose.  (click for more…)  Websites:  www.thegiftednesscenter.com  www.hendrickscenter.dts.edu Wayne Shepherd talks with Bill Hendricks—Executive Director for Christian Leadership at the Hendricks Center at Dallas Theological Sem...

In this episode of Heartfelt Mornings , we share a powerful Bible study from Pastor Ronnie Hopkins of SBC Akron, exploring James 1 and the timeless message, "The Tempted and the Tempter." Pastor Ronnie examines the nature of temptation, the difference between God's testing and the enemy's temptation, and how believers can stand firm through faith and obedience. Drawing from James' practical wisdom...

Writer Abigail Geiger and sound designer Zach Schneider explore the making of “The Measure of a Patriot,” and how Odyssey brought the founding era to life with gratitude and perspective.

What if the real test of love isn’t how you treat those who love you back, but how freely you choose to love those who don’t?

Hello, my friend. I hope you’re doing well today. As we conclude this series of episodes about living life with less fear, I think it’s important to note a time Jesus felt afraid. That might sound wrong to you, but he did. And there is good news, friend – the same resource Jesus relied on to deal with his fear is available to you too. 

Michael, a participant in Haven of Rest's Conqueror program, shared his powerful journey of overcoming significant adversity, including a 2021 stroke caused by poor diet and COVID-19 complications, to find spiritual restoration and community. After struggling with pride and a desire for self-sufficiency, Michael realized that his setbacks were actually a "setup" by God, leading him to fully surren...

1 Corinthians 8:1-13 Of all the questions on the minds of Christians, which do you think would be the most often-asked? Quite likely, it’s: “How do you determine the will of God, especially in questionable situations?” Join Dr. James Boice on The Bible Study Hour as he confronts that question through the lens of a certain practice in the ancient city of Corinth.

Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, Anne's daughter, shares from Matthew 24 and Genesis 6.

Introduction: The Call Not to Faint I want to bring to you a message I've entitled "A Billion Reasons Not to Give Up." Galatians 6:9 — just one verse, where the Apostle Paul says, And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart. The original King James says "if we don't faint." It carries the connotation of somebody running a race — perhaps they...

Dr. Mitch Glaser shares about the power of the gospel, a little history of the Messianic Jewish movement, and a touching account of an encounter he had with a contrite Christian.

Join us on this heartfelt edition of Heartfelt Mornings as we tackle an important conversation every family needs to hear: Breaking the Stigma – Why Men Struggle to Ask for Help. Councelors Matt Paris and Melody Scott are compassionate counselors with years of experience supporting men through life’s toughest challenges, joins us for an honest, hopeful discussion. Together, they explore why so man...

Topics covered: The shortening of days; ten days of palindromes; my very youthful days of localradio backin the 1970s.

This week's Artist Spotlight on Gospel Radio Favorites shines on Ronald "Captain" Smead. A seasoned voice in Gospel music, Ronald is making his radio debut with the inspiring single "Jesus Says I Can." Early listener and station feedback has been overwhelmingly positive, affirming the song's timely and powerful message. In a world that often whispers "you can't" amid challenges, doubts, and limita...

Hi, I’m John Sorensen, President of Evangelism Explosion International, and you’re listening to Share Life Today. Rev. Shah Ahmadi with Iran Alive Ministry has seen persecution firsthand—but he’s also seen God’s unstoppable power. “Iran is against Christianity. This person is jail this year. So they are right now is really, you know, backing up because the, the number, this is exactly what we were...

There are dark forces high up in Wild Mountain that are looking for “The One”. Paw Paw Chuck tells Theo, C.J.'s dad, more about Shadow Valley and how they will need to prepare the club for what’s coming. View this week's Tools for Parents: The Warriors, Part 1

Why is Japan such a difficult mission field for Christian evangelism? Andy's Footsteps Blog

For thousands of years, there have been many perspectives on the end times across different cultures and expressions of faith. Can we know for certain what is going to happen in the end, and what signs precede it? Are there events we can expect to take place before the Lord returns, and does He want us to be watching for them? As followers of Jesus, what should our response be when we encounter th...