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October 22 · 10 min
Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews - The Villain Who Almost Found Redemption and Walked Away From It
Neil McDonough plays Laredo, the man hunting the outlaw in Angel and the Bad Man, and he loves it. He is a horse guy, a lifelong western fan, a producer of now nearly sixteen films alongside his wife Ruve, and a man who says he has one boss. That boss is God, and every project he and Ruve put their names on has to be something they believe He would approve. Angel Studios, where they have a first-look deal, is where that vision has found its home. Westerns, redemption, and why great film is supposed to make you talk after: Neil shares what drew him to this remake of the 1947 John Wayne film, why he loves playing characters who move through moral gray areas, and what it means to him that his villain Laredo gets close to redemption three-quarters of the way through the movie and then walks away from it. He also talks about why he and Ruve describe their approach as faith adjacent, amplifying light rather than preaching, and why he believes cinema is one of the last community experiences that brings people together in a room to feel something and then talk about it. Highlights Why Neil immediately said yes when Angel Studios called to offer him the villain role alongside Zachary Levi and Tommy Lee Jones Why he loves playing morally complex characters in westerns and what the gray areas of these stories reveal about life How Laredo gets sympathetic three-quarters through the film before choosing not to take his moment of redemption Why he describes Angel Studios’ approach as faith adjacent, letting audiences find the messages rather than hammering them home How he and his wife Ruve have built a production company and are now producing their 15th and 16th films together Why he says his one boss is God and every project has to reflect that His upcoming slate including a film about Sister Faustina in Poland, a New York film, Rikers Ghost, and the Jimmy Stewart biopic Jimmy Why he believes sitting in a theater with strangers and talking about what you just watched is what cinema was always meant to be Resources / Links / CTA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/neal_mcdonough Angel and the Bad Man Angel Studios: https://www.angel.com Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. <
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October 22 · 44 min
Talk About That - Best Of 2026 | Secret Microphones, Escalators, and Reactionaryism
John gets secret messages in his ear during worship and ponders whether we need merch. Meanwhile, Jonnie gets interviewed by an 80's comedy icon and tells us the demographic breakdown of his fanbase. Plus, a conversation about reactionaryism, revolution, and choosing hope over fear. Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Grapefruit: "If you like oranges, try their bitter, overweight cousin!" FOLLOW Jonnie W.: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 22 · 1 hr 3 min
The Sean McDowell Show - What Happens When a Christian Apologist Sits Down with Two Scientologists?
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October 22 · 28 min
Jesus Calling: Stories of Faith - Walking With God in All of Our Days to Life’s Final Moments: Francine Rivers & Whitney Capps
This week, we hear from bestselling author Francine Rivers, who has been married to her husband, Rick, for fifty-six years. She shares how a home Bible study helped carry them from the edge of divorce, what caring for Rick—a Vietnam Marine with Parkinson’s—looks like now, and why she sees death as a beginning. Next, Bible teacher and speaker Whitney Capps offers profound insight into the process of dying and holding fast to faith in the midst of questions, pain, and suffering. Her story touches on confronting her mortality daily, finding comfort in a supportive community, and experiencing deep peace through uncertainty. Links, Products, and Resources Mentioned: Jesus Calling Podcast Jesus Calling Jesus Always Jesus Listens Past interview: Esther Fleece Allen Upcoming interview: Jaccob and Josiah Slavin Jesus Calling: Harvest of Blessings Francine Rivers PTSD from the Vietnam War Parkinson’s Disease www.francinerivers.com The Woman Between Whitney Capps small bowel adenocarcinoma 2 Corinthians Romans 8 The Melody of Grace Bible Study Interview Quotes: “I think you start out with this passionate love for each other, it doesn’t die away, but your love grows and changes and matures.” - Francine Rivers “You’re growing all the time. Things are changing, your life is changing, and you have a lot of different phases. And it’s worth the work. The love deepens, I think, as time goes by.” - Francine Rivers “I’m in the Word every morning, and I think that’s really important to set the course for the day. I notice that when I don’t do that, for whatever reason, something happens and my day doesn’t go nearly as well. It’s a way to make sure God is in control of your day.” - Francine Rivers “The way I look at death, you don’t really know what it’s going to be like, but you know what’s on the other side is joy that God’s promised us. So we kind of focus on that more than anything—what’s beyond, not necessarily the difficulties right now.” - Francine Rivers “We have an embarrassment of riches in terms of community. The Lord’s kindness is not lost on me.” - Whitney Capps “I’m really grateful that [God] was kind enough to superintend and go, ‘No, you don’t have to wait for a sto
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October 22 · 7 min
The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - You Don’t Have to Fear What Hides in the Dark
Following God doesn’t always mean taking the easiest path. Sometimes faith requires perseverance when you’re tired, uncertain, or unable to see how things will work out. Yet true worship is about more than singing songs or gathering with other believers. It’s a daily choice to honor God, trust His promises, and remain faithful even when the journey feels long and the destination seems far away. When circumstances test your faith, God invites you to keep drawing near to Him through prayer, Scripture, obedience, and praise. Worship can become an expression of trust when you don’t have all the answers or when following God costs you something. Rather than allowing exhaustion, disappointment, or uncertainty to pull you away from Him, you can learn to recognize His faithfulness along the way. Discover how to persevere in your walk with God, worship Him through challenging seasons, and find renewed strength by keeping your heart focused on His presence. Highlights Why worship sometimes requires sacrifice, perseverance, and a willingness to trust God through uncertainty How following God faithfully can mean choosing the difficult path instead of the easiest one Ways to worship God when you feel tired, discouraged, or unsure of what lies ahead Why worship involves daily trust and obedience, not just singing or attending church How prayer and Scripture can strengthen your faith during a long or challenging season How to recognize God’s faithfulness even when you haven’t reached your destination Practical ways to keep your heart focused on God and continue following Him when the journey feels difficult Click to Listen to Signs of Life: UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Join us this Fall for Season One of "Signs of Life," an original podcast from UM News. The journey begins in Atlanta, hearing how a book from an icon of the Civil Rights movement is bringing relationship and understanding to two congregations seeking to bridge divides. Then to Belfast, learning about the Northern Ireland Peace Process and the Methodist connection that was—and is—an essential part of healing and peacemaking. Finally, at the Global Young Peoples Convocation in Dublin, explore the world of translation and interpretation through diversity, language and culture. UM News Podcast Season One | UMNews.org Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: You Don’t Have to Fear What Hides in the Dark By Deidre Braley Bible Reading: Since the children have flesh and blood, (Jesus) too shared in their humanity so that by his death he might break the power of him who holds the power of death—that is, the devil—and free those who all their lives were held in slavery by their fear of d
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October 22 · 1 min
Latido - La trampa de compararse
La Biblia dice: “Cada uno examine su propia conducta”. Dios nunca me llamó a competir con otros. Me llamó a ser fiel con la historia que Él está escribiendo en mi vida. La comparación roba la alegría de lo que Dios ya está haciendo en mí, pero cuando dejo de mirar el jardín del vecino, descubro que el mío también está floreciendo. Escrito por Mercy Cosme CANAL EN TELEGRAM GRUPO EN WHATSAPP Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 22 · 5 min
Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible - Isaiah 34
Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 22 · 6 min
Your Daily Prayer - A Prayer When You Fall Short All The Time
Over coffee with a friend, venting about the same old struggle — the tongue that runs ahead of wisdom, the familiar conviction of the Holy Spirit arriving within minutes of the conversation, the apology that now has to happen again. Not just frustration over the specific incident, but the deeper and more discouraging question underneath it: why can’t I just get it right for once? The friend listened, then reached across the table and said something worth holding onto: God’s grace is not dependent on what you do or do not do. Romans 7:15 is one of Paul’s most honest and most relatable confessions: I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate, I do. This is a man who wrote much of the New Testament, who planted churches and endured beatings and wrote about the love of God with breathtaking eloquence — and still found himself wrestling with the same internal war that every believer knows. The title given to this passage in many Bibles is simply “Struggling with Sin,” which is exactly what it describes. Through Christ we are freed from sin’s penalty. The Holy Spirit helps free us from sin’s power. And one day, in eternity, we will be freed from sin’s presence entirely. But this side of heaven, the struggle is real and ongoing — even for the most faithful among us. The mark of a believer is not flawlessness but faithfulness: acknowledging the failure quickly, repenting genuinely, receiving grace, and continuing to grow. Where sin increases, grace increases all the more. Bible Verse “I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate, I do.” — Romans 7:15, NIV Ponder Today The internal war against sin is not a sign of weak faith — it is the experience of every genuine believer. Paul’s confession in Romans 7 does not describe a spiritually immature person. It describes the honest reality of life in a fallen world for those who are genuinely trying to follow Christ. God’s grace is not dependent on what you do or do not do. This is one of the most liberating truths available to a believer who keeps falling short. Grace does not wait for a sufficient track record before it shows up. It meets us where we are, every time. The mark of a believer is faithfulness, not flawlessness. Only one person has ever lived a sinless life. For the rest of us, the standard is not perfection but the pattern of acknowledging failure quickly, repenting genuinely, and pressing forward. Progress in sanctification is real even when it feels slow. Delayed responses, tempered words, growing awareness — these are evidence of the Holy Spirit’s work, even when the improvement feels frustratingly gradual. Sanctification is a lifelong process, not a single breakthrough. Where sin increases, grace increases all the more. Romans 5:20 is not a license to sin carelessly. It is an anchor for the person who keeps coming back to God after falling short, assuring them that His grace is never exhausted by their need for it. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, thank You for sending Your Son to die for us sinners. We are so undeserving, yet from the beginning of time You have made a way for Your children to return to You. Help me in my weakness. Give me the strength to fight the war that wages within me, to die to myself daily and take up my cross to follow You. Lord, when I fall short, lead me quickly to confession and repentance, and help me remember that You are a God whose grace meets me where I am, whose love is unending, and whose mercy never fails. In Jesus’ name, Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter,
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October 22 · 1 min
Heartbeat - Is This Relationship Honoring God?
When you’re dating someone seriously, it’s easy to fall in love with who you believe they could become. But what if they never changed? A healthy Christian relationship isn’t built around the hope that you can change or fix the person you’re dating. Instead, it requires an honest look at who they are today and whether your relationship is helping both of you grow closer to Jesus. Takeaways from this episode: • Ask yourself if you would still choose this person if they never changed. • Don’t build a relationship around someone’s potential. • Your partner isn’t your project to fix. • Consider whether your relationship honors God. • Look for a relationship that encourages you to follow Jesus and love like Christ. You don’t need a perfect relationship. But you do need an honest one that honors God and deepens your relationship with Him. Don’t forget: You can also download our free devotional, “Mind, Body & Soul,” designed to help strengthen your walk with God through Scripture, prayer, and practical habits. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 22 · 4 min
Daily Devotions with Pastor John - Waging spiritual battles
Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 21 · 51 min
The Walk: Real Stories of Faith - Michael Sarver: Shame Is the Number One Battle of My Life
Michael Sarver moved to Nashville in February after a lifetime in Louisiana and East Texas, and the conversation opens the way conversations with new transplants do, with gumbo, hot chicken, and the strange feeling of no longer needing to book a flight home. Then it goes somewhere else entirely. He grew up Pentecostal, and jokes that the first place he went after the hospital might literally have been church. Music was around him constantly: live drums, real instruments, a choir he loved. But it didn't become his until he was eleven. His mother had remarried, and what looked like a good thing became an abusive one. Michael describes running to his room and turning music on, and finding that it shifted the atmosphere and shifted his spirit when he was frightened and in pain. That's when he learned music was more than a sound. Not long after they got out of that situation, he auditioned for a church choir with a minimum age of thirteen or fourteen, and got in at eleven. His first time leading was a Larnelle Harris song with what he remembers as about fifty key changes, and he says that was the day it went from wanting to do this to knowing it was his. At fourteen he wrote his first song, "Broken Pieces," the night before a Sunday special he'd already picked a Phillips, Craig and Dean song for. He credits Steven Curtis Chapman as the reason he writes at all, someone taking the noise in his head and putting it on paper. He's written over 3,800 songs since. While other kids played football, he went straight home and taught himself to sing like Michael English and the guys from Avalon, always finding somebody stronger and pushing until he could do what they could do. He's candid about the rest of it: legal trouble as a late teen, being bullied for years over his religion and for how little his family had, and real church hurt. He calls religion a poison that almost destroyed his faith. When his sister invited him to a church in Jasper, Texas, he sat there judging the pastor's wife for wearing makeup and the women for wearing pants, and recognized he was doing to those people exactly what had been done to him. What broke it was a worship rehearsal. The presence of God showed up in a room full of people who wore makeup and cut their hair and grew beards, and it undid the framework he'd been handed. That church is also where he met his wife, though not the way you'd guess: the man who kept shaking his hand every week and telling him somebody noticed him today, the one Michael found mildly annoying, turned out to be his future father-in-law. American Idol happened almost by accident. He drove twenty-plus hours across Texas to Arizona to support his sister-in-law's audition, and made it himself. He went back to the oil rig between rounds, sweating it out and waiting for the next call. What he thinks made the difference was worship leading. On group night, when everyone around him fell apart, he was the one feeding lines and holding it together, because that's what he'd trained to do on a platform. He also had something most contestants didn't: he didn't need the show. He had a wife, two kids, a church he loved and good money on the rig. When producers went looking for the story about his dad leaving when he was two, he told them that wasn't a tree they were climbing today. He finished in the top ten of Season 8, and speaks warmly about Danny Gokey, who he says held him up during it. Then the part he doesn't soften. He signed with Dream Records and went country, because everyone said country, the accent, the size, the Texas of it all. He explains it as a branding decision, sound and image as two brands that have to marry. And he says plainly that it was the wrong one. Not a detour God used, not a season of preparation. He says he liked being famous, chased what he thought would bring the most credit, and left his actual purpose behind. Around six years ago, right as COVID cancelled everyone's tours, h
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October 21 · 1 hr 4 min
Thinking Christian with Drs. James Spencer and Ash... - Karl Barth on Church and Politics: Is the Church at War? | Faith & Politics #10
American Christians with his answer: the church’s task is to preach the word of God. Asked whether churches should urge members to enlist, buy war bonds, and preach the issues of the war, Barth answers with a counter-question: does the church know its mission is to preach the word of God according to Scripture? From there he supports the fight against Hitler while refusing to let the church become an instrument of the state, rejecting both identification with any political party and a “timeless” spiritual ministry cut off from the present. James and Ashish connect this to the Barmen Declaration, Stanley Hauerwas, and the German Christians’ surrender to Nazism. Barth challenged 93 American Protestant leaders who claimed that Christian principles depended on winning the war, and the same reasoning returns in every “most crucial election.” James and Ashish argue that the church must speak its own language rather than a party’s talking points, loving the world on God’s terms rather than its own. Being in the world but not of it, they suggest, is a matter of allegiance, not only personal morality. In this episode: What is the true function of the church in wartime, according to Karl Barth? Should the church identify with any political party? Why Barth rejects a “timeless” spirituality and calls the present God’s time The Barmen Declaration and the German Christians’ capitulation to Nazism Speaking the church’s own language instead of a political party’s talking points Go deeper: Christians and Politics Thinking Christian is hosted by Dr. James Spencer, president of the D. L. Moody Center and author of Digital Discernment (InterVarsity Press). Each conversation reads the Bible as the final authority for life and faith, questioning the assumptions of our culture, even our Christian culture, so that we don’t settle for a narrower vision than God’s word offers. Unsettling convention. Cultivating conviction. Episodes, articles, and questions: thinkingchristian.org About James Spencer: thinkingchristian.org/james The Thinking Christian Framework: thinkingchristian.org/framework Order Digital Discernment: amazon.com Subscribe: YouTube · Apple Podcasts · Spotify Advertising and partnership inquiries: info@thinkingchristian.org Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 21 · 38 min
Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager - The Biggest Mistakes Men Make With Women | Male/Female Hour
What do men do that drives women crazy? In this edition of the Male Female Hour, Dennis Prager turns the tables and asks women to explain the behaviors that frustrate them most about men, particularly when dating or navigating relationships. Dennis argues that understanding male sexual nature is important, but it does not give men a free pass to say or do whatever they want. Dennis takes calls from women who describe the difference between normal male attraction and behavior that crosses the line. They discuss men who stare rather than make eye contact, openly ogle other women while on a date, or make sexual comments that are more likely to offend than attract. Dennis also addresses the familiar dating line, “If you loved me, you’d sleep with me,” and explains why men who genuinely care about a woman should know better than to use it. The conversation goes beyond sexual attraction to explore other behaviors that damage relationships, including bragging about intimate details, lying to impress others, treating waiters and service workers rudely, making empty promises, and comparing a woman to an ex. Dennis argues that good relationships require more than understanding the differences between men and women. They also require self-control, consideration, and an awareness of how our words and actions affect the people around us. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 21 · 27 min
The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal - Job 7 - What Does It Mean to Curse God?
In today's episode, Job stops answering his friends and starts talking to God: Job turns from his friends to God and prays out loud, no matter what they think. "Months of misery." The book of Job isn't a two-week story. "Am I a sea or a sea monster?" What the Leviathan meant in Job's day. What does it mean to curse God? Did David turn Job's "What is man?" complaint into praise in Psalm 8? Related Episode: Job 6 - Job's First Response to His Friends Click all the links for more cool stuff: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 21 · 11 min
Your Nightly Scripture - Loving Jesus Deeply Because I’ve Been Forgiven Deeply (Luke 7)
Evening Scripture Luke, Chapter 7 Now when He concluded all His sayings in the hearing of the people, He entered Capernaum. And a certain centurion’s servant, who was dear to him, was sick and ready to die. So when he heard about Jesus, he sent elders of the Jews to Him, pleading with Him to come and heal his servant. And when they came to Jesus, they begged Him earnestly, saying that the one for whom He should do this was deserving, “for he loves our nation, and has built us a synagogue.” Then Jesus went with them. And when He was already not far from the house, the centurion sent friends to Him, saying to Him, “Lord, do not trouble Yourself, for I am not worthy that You should enter under my roof. Therefore I did not even think myself worthy to come to You. But say the word, and my servant will be healed. For I also am a man placed under authority, having soldiers under me. And I say to one, ‘Go,’ and he goes; and to another, ‘Come,’ and he comes; and to my servant, ‘Do this,’ and he does it.” When Jesus heard these things, He marveled at him, and turned around and said to the crowd that followed Him, “I say to you, I have not found such great faith, not even in Israel!” And those who were sent, returning to the house, found the servant well who had been sick. Now it happened, the day after, that He went into a city called Nain; and many of His disciples went with Him, and a large crowd. And when He came near the gate of the city, behold, a dead man was being carried out, the only son of his mother; and she was a widow. And a large crowd from the city was with her. When the Lord saw her, He had compassion on her and said to her, “Do not weep.” Then He came and touched the open coffin, and those who carried him stood still. And He said, “Young man, I say to you, arise.” So he who was dead sat up and began to speak. And He presented him to his mother. Then fear came upon all, and they glorified God, saying, “A great prophet has risen up among us”; and, “God has visited His people.” And this report about Him went throughout all Judea and all the surrounding region. Then the disciples of John reported to him concerning all these things. And John, calling two of his disciples to him, sent them to Jesus, saying, “Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?” When the men had come to Him, they said, “John the Baptist has sent us to You, saying, ‘Are You the Coming One, or do we look for another?’” And that very hour He cured many of infirmities, afflictions, and evil spirits; and to many blind He gave sight. Jesus answered and said to them, “Go and tell John the things you have seen and heard: that the blind see, the lame walk, the lepers are cleansed, the deaf hear, the dead are raised, the poor have the gospel preached to them. And blessed is he who is not offended because of Me.” When the messengers of John had departed, He began to speak to the multitudes concerning John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to see? A reed shaken by the wind? But what did you go out to see? A man clothed in soft garments? Indeed those who are gorgeously appareled and live in luxury are in kings’ courts. But what did you go out to see? A prophet? Yes, I say to you, and more than a prophet. This is he of whom it is written: ‘Behold, I send My messenger before Your face, Who will prepare Your way before You.’ For I say to you, among those born of women there is not a greater prophet than John the Baptist; but he who is least in the kingdom of God is greater than he.” And when all the people heard Him, even the tax collectors justified God, having been baptized with the baptism of John. But the Pharisees and lawyers rejected the will of God for themselves, not having been baptized by him. And the Lord said, “To what then shall I liken the men of this generation, and what are they like? They are like child
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October 21 · 5 min
Your Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - A Prayer to Walk in the Light
Walking is one of the simplest and most beneficial things we can do for our bodies and minds. It strengthens the heart, sharpens memory, steadies mood, reduces stress, and when done with others, creates the kind of unhurried connection that deeper conversations require. God invites us to walk with Him. And the image is fitting, because walking with God is not a dramatic or singular event. It is a daily, intentional choosing to stay on the path where His light is present, one step at a time, in the ordinary terrain of an ordinary life. Without that light, the darkness of this world is disorienting. We lose our sense of direction. Chaos fills the space where purpose used to be. As soon as our eyes drift from Jesus and the illuminated way He provides, things begin to feel muddled and less meaningful. The light is not decorative. It is necessary. Walking in the light means living with the fruit of the Spirit, love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Not as a performance, but as the natural overflow of a life genuinely oriented toward Christ. These fruits are what show the watching world who God actually is, and they grow in us as we stay close to the Source. And when the walking becomes too much, when the journey feels overwhelming or the terrain too difficult, there is something deeply comforting in this: God does not wait for us to find our footing before He helps. When we become too tired to move, He scoops us up and carries us to where He has appointed us to go. Not by our strength but by His, the journey continues. Tonight, let the walking be simple. Eyes on Jesus. One step forward. His light showing the way. Ponder Tonight Walking with God is intentional and ongoing, not a one-time decision but a daily choosing to stay in the light rather than drifting toward what distracts or darkens. The fruit of the Spirit is not a checklist of behaviors to perform. It is the natural result of remaining close to Jesus, which means the most fruitful thing we can do is stay on the path rather than straining to produce the fruit ourselves. God carries us when we are too tired to walk. That is not a statement about failure. It is one of the most reassuring promises available to anyone who has been walking faithfully for a long time and is simply worn out. Asking honestly what forces most consistently distract us from the path God has laid out is one of the most clarifying spiritual inventory questions we can bring to Him tonight. Tonight’s Scripture “But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin.” — 1 John 1:7, NIV Your Evening Prayer Father, Thank You for walking with us. Your constant presence is a comfort. Your light reveals the next right step we need to take. Help us stay in the light, keeping our eyes focused on You and not distracted by worthless things. Show us how to live with the fruit of Your Spirit. Let the good fruit of our lives point others to You. Help us be agents of light in a dark world. Carry us when we are weak. Show us how to fully rely on You. Strengthen us when the journey feels too difficult, and help us persevere when things get hard. We need You with us every day. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/
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October 21 · 8 min
Your Daily Bible Verse - The Mercy of God for Those Who Stray (Isaiah 30:18)
Today’s Bible Verse: "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; therefore he will rise up to show you compassion. For the Lord is a God of justice. Blessed are all who wait for him!" — Isaiah 30:18 Isaiah 30:18 reminds us that God is not only just but deeply compassionate. Even when we face delays, difficulties, or unanswered prayers, His desire is to show grace. Waiting on Him is not passive—it’s a posture of faith that positions us to receive His blessings fully. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker and multi-published author who regularly writes for Love Inspired publishers (fiction), Guideposts (devotions), and numerous Salem owned websites. She creates video devotions for Crosswalk Plus subscribers designed to help people break free from shame, experience increased peace amid anxiety-producing circumstances, and deepen their relational connection with the Lord. She hosts the Faith Over Fear podcast and each Friday on the Your Daily Bible Verse podcast. When not creating content, you'll likely find her reading, doing something outdoors, or spending time with her favorite people, including her husband of 30+ years and adorable fur baby, Bean, a silly, snuggly and slightly stubborn mini-golden doodle. Find out more at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com and sign up for her free, resource-packed and biblically anchored newsletter HERE. Learn more at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 21 · 5 min
Your Daily Prayer - A Prayer for a Grateful Heart
The beginning of 2022 felt like everything was finally falling into place — a writing job that had only been a dream, a church community, a relationship after years of waiting. And then, by fall of that same year, all of it was gone. The job ended. The relationship ended. The bottom fell out. And the honest, painful question surfaced: why would God allow these things only to take them away? What followed was a season of barely making it financially, praying over every bill, watching God provide sometimes within hours of the need. And in the middle of that stripped-down season, something unexpected happened: God revealed the entitlement and idols that had quietly taken root. The hope that should have been in God alone had been quietly relocated — into a job, into a relationship, into circumstances that felt like evidence of His blessing. God was allowing a life to be wrecked in order to save it. Philippians 2:14 calls us to do all things without complaining and disputing — but that kind of heart is not manufactured through willpower. It is cultivated through the slow, deliberate practice of giving thanks for everything: every freelance assignment that came in, every moment with a friend, every second with the Savior. A playlist created during that season became a monument to God’s kindness and faithfulness. The question that changed the frame of the whole season was a simple one: what do I want to remember about this season when I look back on it? The answer was worship and thanksgiving. That answer became a choice, and the choice became a reality. Bible Verse “Do all things without complaining and disputing.” — Philippians 2:14, NKJV Ponder Today God sometimes allows a life to be wrecked in order to save it. What feels like loss or harsh removal may actually be God clearing out what was quietly displacing Him — entitlement, pride, misplaced hope — before it did deeper damage. Misplaced hope is one of the most common and least recognizable forms of idolatry. When our hope quietly relocates from God into circumstances — a job, a relationship, a season going well — we have drifted without necessarily noticing. Loss has a way of revealing what was actually holding us up. Gratitude is cultivated through practice, not feeling. Giving thanks for every freelance job, every moment with a friend, every second with God — these deliberate acts of acknowledgment over time build the grateful heart that Philippians 2:14 assumes. The question “what do I want to remember about this season?” is a reorienting one. Deciding in the middle of a hard season what story we want to tell when we look back on it gives us agency over our posture — and can shift the whole experience from endurance into worship. Everything we have is a gift — we did nothing to deserve any of it. That is not a discouraging thought. It is a freeing one. When we hold our lives as belonging to God rather than earned by us, the ground beneath our gratitude becomes unshakable. A Prayer for You Today Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for being a good Father. Thank You for everything You have allowed us to have and to hold. Thank You for the breath in our lungs and the beats in our hearts. Thank You for loving us, for dying for us, and for being with us in the good times and the bad without ever forsaking us. Lord, we do not deserve to even speak to You, yet You say You bend Your ear to listen. Please give us hearts of worship and thanksgiving. Help the words of our mouths and the meditations of our hearts be pleasing to You. We love You. Please make us more like You. Amen. The beginning of 2022 felt like everything was finally f
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October 21 · 11 min
Untangling Prayer with Rachel Wojo - Is It the Enemy or Just Me?
Does it feel like you’re under attack, and you can’t tell whether it’s the enemy or just a hard week wearing you down? In this episode of Untangling Prayer, Rachel Wojo answers that question from Day 36 of her book, Praying through Life’s Battles. She opens 2 Thessalonians 3:3 and looks at what Paul wrote to a young, persecuted church while he was facing opposition of his own, and why his reminder that the Lord is faithful still gives us solid ground today. Rachel also tells the story of the day the guards her mission team had hired stopped on a remote African road and refused to go any farther, and what happened when she started praising God out loud right there. You’ll discover: Why you don’t have to figure out whether it’s the enemy before you pray How doubt goes after God’s track record, and how praise answers it What Paul’s words about faith and faithfulness meant to believers under pressure A prayer of praise from Day 36 and a battle cry to carry into your week Wherever this week’s battle is coming from, the Lord is faithful, and He is still your defender. Until next time, remember: God sees you, He hears you, and He knows your needs. Resources Mentioned: Praying through Life’s Battles: 90 Days to Strengthen Your Faith: battleprayers.com Praying through Life’s Battles Bible Reading Challenge, Part 2: rachelwojo.com/praying-through-lifes-battles-bible-reading-challenge-part-2 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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October 21 · 23 min
Bought + Beloved with Kirby Kelly - Fruit of the Spirit: The Works of the Flesh
What does it actually mean to walk by the Spirit instead of giving in to our flesh? In today's episode, I'm diving into Galatians 5 to unpack the works of the flesh, how our sinful desires compete with the Holy Spirit, and why following Jesus requires daily surrender. We'll talk about recognizing the patterns of sin in our lives, resisting temptation, and what it looks like to experience true freedom and transformation through Christ. If you've ever felt caught between what you know God wants and what your flesh desires, this episode is for you! my book: the fabric of hope ~ https://a.co/d/00eAvIbM my book: you can be free ~ https://a.co/d/06y2oXLy free christian resources (devotionals, guides & more) ~ https://kirbykelly.myflodesk.com/kirbykelly start your healing journey (10% off christian counseling) ~ https://www.faithfulcounseling.com/kirbykelly sponsor a compassion child with me ~ https://www.compassion.com/kirbyisaboss all my links ~ https://linktr.ee/kirbyisaboss follow me on socials instagram ~ https://www.instagram.com/kirbyisaboss tiktok ~ https://www.tiktok.com/@kirbyisaboss contact + inquiries podcast questions/guesting ~ boughtandbeloved@gmail.com business inquiries ~ kirbym.business@gmail.com ✝️ book me to speak at your event, church, or conference ~ https://kirby-kelly.com/contact Support the ministry!: https://kirby-kelly.com/checkout/donate?donatePageId=5d23856d41ec3a0001234376 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.
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