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When  Thonie   was a teenager, a tumor  growing  on his neck made him the target of cruel teasing. 

Most people don't wake up one day and decide to be lonely. It just happens one busy season, one move, one life transition at a time. Author Jennie Allen talks about finding your people when relationships feel harder to build and easier to lose. Show Notes and Resources Get Jennie's book  " Find Your People: Building Deep Community in a Lonely World " on our shop.   Learn more about Jennie on her w...

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,...

In this Q&A episode, Mark tackles another batch of tough questions parents are facing with their teens today. He discusses how to respond if your teen is having suicidal thoughts, including when to take immediate action and how to access help. Other listener questions cover balancing boundaries and trust when your teen starts dating, what to do about disrespectful behavior from grandchildren and h...

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...

Of the three persons of the Trinity, the Holy Spirit is the least understood and the most neglected. He is reduced to a ghost, a mystical force, or—in many churches—simply ignored. But He is none of those things. He is a person. He is God. Drawing from key passages across Scripture, Pastor Chuck Swindoll dismantles the myths surrounding the Holy Spirit and introduces listeners to the third member...

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...

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...

Tammy prayed to receive Christ as her Savior when she was a teen, but without spiritual guidance, there was no lasting change. She got into trouble and was thinking of ending her life. But her story didn't end there.

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...

Receive   It may be one of the most well-known verses on confession and forgiveness in all of Scripture, but what does 1 John 1:9 mean? And how can it impact the way you live both day to day and from here to eternity? As you consider this Bible verse phrase by phrase, may this crucial statement penned by Jesus’ disciple, John, become a reality to you. 1. If we confess . . . 2. . . . . our sin . ....

You thought you were rebuilding after sexual betrayal—whether from this marriage or the previous—but something still feels off: Distance. Triggers. Questions you can’t shake. Authors Matthew and Joanna Raabsmith get brutally honest about how betrayal trauma, perhaps from sexual addiction, porn, affairs, or other sources, affects your brain, your body, your marriage...and why quick fixes don’t stic...

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In the Bible, Deborah was a powerful woman appointed by God. She was appointed to be a leader and a judge over Israel. She faced dangerous enemies and uncertain times, yet she stood strong. Why? Because she trusted God. Through her courage, her voice, through her obedience, God brought hope and victory to His people. God often calls ordinary people to do extraordinary things. Your voice, your life...

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...

In this episode of Real Life Loading..., Shelby Abbott and Gabe Mahalik explore the transformative power of spiritual neediness. Gabe shares insights from his recent youth camp, emphasizing the need for humility and genuine community. Discover why recognizing our own vulnerabilities and relying on one another is crucial for authentic faith and growth. Through reflections on personal growth, the ro...

Today's Headlines Amnesty: Myanmar junta has likely committed war crimes Of jihad and Jesus: spiritual strongholds expand in Africa Indian father goes from alcoholic to ambassador for Christ

Last Saturday, the country was left grappling with another reminder of human depravity. An 18-year-old gunman entered a supermarket in Buffalo, New York , killing 10 and injuring three more. The victims , who were predominantly black, included Heyward Patterson, a local church deacon; Pearl Young, a retired school teacher; and Aaron Salter, a retired police officer.   Mass shootings are too famili...

Season One of Life at the Pond is available for free in partnership with  Christian Parenting . To listen to more seasons, and to help create new Life at the Pond episodes, subscribe on  Patreon ! During a day of work, Bill the Duck starts complaining about everything. And suddenly he starts to shrink with every complaint. Life at the Pond is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To f...

Which is more trustworthy: carbon-14 dating or reliable eyewitnesses? Conventional dating methods aren’t as straightforward as they seem. In this episode, Dr. Jim Johnson investigates Viking bones, radiocarbon dating, and how we should determine the timeline of historical events.  More...