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  • October 21 · 14 min

    That's Just What I Needed Podcast - 6 Types of People Who Drain Your Energy (And How to Protect Your Peace)

    Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling completely drained, anxious, or discouraged, but couldn't quite explain why? Sometimes the people we surround ourselves with affect us more than we realize. In today's episode, I'm sharing six types of people who can quietly drain your energy, steal your joy, and even pull you away from the person God created you to be. We'll talk about how to recognize unhealthy relationship patterns, why setting boundaries isn't unloving, and how to evaluate your relationships with wisdom and grace. Because loving people well doesn't mean giving everyone unlimited access to your life. Remember, I'd love to connect more on Instagram, where you'll find me at @donnaajones or on my website at www.donnajones.org. And don’t forget to subscribe so you don’t miss a single episode! Xo, Donna Key Takeaways: 0:00:12 - Relationships Can Lift You, Lower You, or Leave You Stuck 0:04:42 - When Emotions Become a Tool for Control 0:04:42 - The Exhausting Cycle of the Drainer 0:09:29 - Don’t Let Others Pull You Off Mission 0:13:52 - Boundaries and Self-Reflection Are Part of Loving Well What We Talk About Why it's important to regularly evaluate your closest relationships The difference between life-giving and life-draining friendships Six types of people who may be negatively affecting your life: The Manipulator: Uses guilt, shame, or emotions to control others The Drainer: Constantly takes emotional energy without making changes The Division Sower: Creates conflict, spreads gossip, and stirs up tension The Worshiper: Depends on you for answers and guidance instead of turning to God The Distractor: Consistently pulls you away from your priorities and purpose The Willfully Rebellious: Knows what's right but repeatedly chooses a different path How unhealthy relationship patterns can affect your emotional and spiritual well-being Why familiar relationships aren't necessarily healthy relationships The biblical difference between loving someone and enabling unhealthy behavior How to recognize when you need healthier boundaries Why honest self-reflection is essential for spiritual growth The 3 Ways Relationships Influence Your Life Every relationship does one of three things: Brings you up: Encourages you to grow, strengthens your faith, and helps you become more like Jesus. Brings you down: Drains your energy, creates unnecessary conflict, or pulls you away from God's best for your life. Keeps you the same: Doesn't necessarily harm you but doesn't encourage growth either. A question worth asking: Are the people I'm surrounding myself with helping me or hindering me from becoming more like Jesus? And don't forget to turn that question inward. Are you helping the people in your life become the best version of themselves? Donna’s Resources: Order a copy of my latest book - Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life: A Biblical Guide to Communicating Thoughts, Feelings, and Opinions with Grace, Truth, and Zero Regret.

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  • October 21 · 9 min

    Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms - Why We Pray: We Believe Prayer is our First & Best Response

    "In every situation, in all situations, big or small, we must seek God." From the spilled milk of a toddler to the slammed door of a teenager, the Creator of the universe invites us to bring it all to Him. LINKS: Freebie: Drive Time Conversations Fruit of the Spirit Download How to Pray God's Word for Your Children Follow Everyday Prayers @millionprayingmoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Why We Pray: We Believe Prayer is our First & Best Response by Nicolet Bell Reference: Philippians 4: 6-7 Prayer: Father, help me to seek you in prayer daily as my first and best response. Don't forget order Nicolet Bell's new devotional, https://a.co/d/06GRMj33. Discover more Christian podcasts at https://lifeaudio.com/ and inquire about advertising opportunities at https://lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • October 21 · 14 min

    Palabras de Vida - Perdonar, sanar y restaurar

    ¿Has perdonado, pero todavía sientes dolor? Te invitamos a escuchar nuestro devocional, “Perdonar, sanar y restaurar”, una conversación sincera sobre cómo Dios puede ayudarnos a soltar la amargura, encontrar sanidad en el corazón y caminar hacia la restauración. Descubre la diferencia entre perdonar y sanar, y permite que esta palabra traiga paz, esperanza y renovación a tu vida. ¡Acompáñanos en Palabras de Vida! Escrito por el Capitán José Valentín 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 21 · 6 min

    The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - When Worship Requires a Long Journey

    What do you do when worshiping God requires sacrifice, patience, or a long journey through difficult circumstances? 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: When Worship Requires a Long Journey By Hannah L. Benson Bible Reading: “Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem, saying, ‘Where is he who has been

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  • October 21 · 5 min

    Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible - Isaiah 33

    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 · 14 min

    Words of Life: Weekly Christian Podcast with Testi... - Keep Asking, Seeking, and Knocking: The Parables of Jesus

    What can an annoying, persistent friend teach us about prayer? In this episode of our series on the parables of Jesus, Major Cam Henderson explores Jesus’ surprising story of a friend who comes knocking at midnight asking for bread. Through this humorous and unexpected parable, Jesus teaches His disciples to pray with confidence, persistence, and trust. But the lesson goes beyond simply getting what we ask for. Jesus reminds us that God is not reluctant to hear us. He is our loving Father who knows what we truly need and delights in giving good gifts to His children. Join Major Cam Henderson as we explore Luke 11, the Parable of the Persistent Friend, and Jesus’ invitation to keep asking, keep seeking, and keep knocking. STUDY ON THE PARABLE OF THE SOWER A GUIDE TO BETTER UNDERSTANDING PRAYER https://salvationarmysoundcast.org/wordsoflife Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • October 21 · 3 min

    Daily Devotions with Pastor John - The law of the Lord isn't burdensome

    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 20 · 31 min

    Praying Christian Women - 503 Coffee Break: World Peace or Christ’s Return: What Should We Pray For?

    Don't forget to grab your free scripture journal at ⁠⁠⁠PrayingChristianWomen.com/journal ⁠⁠⁠today! Is there a point in praying for world peace if the Bible says things have to get worse first? In this Coffee Break episode, Jaime and Alana tackle a complex theological question that has puzzled believers for generations: Should we pray for world peace, or should we pray to hasten Christ’s return? When end-times prophecies point toward tribulation, war, and global turmoil, it can be easy to grow passive in our prayers—or worse, assume that global suffering is necessary to speed up Jesus’ second coming. The co-hosts explore how popular culture and competing eschatological views can shape our prayer lives, and why trying to orchestrate the fulfillment of prophecy can lead our hearts and motivations astray. Through honest reflection, biblical wisdom, and a memorable story about Alaskan fireweed, Jaime and Alana discuss the tension between longing for heaven and loving a hurting world right now. Alana shares how the Lord’s Prayer guides us to ask for God's mercy and peace in the midst of suffering rather than wishing for hardship, while Jaime reflects on viewing the timing of Christ’s return through the lens of God’s grace—and why we should never place our ultimate hope in secular or political systems to manufacture a human-led utopia. Together, they encourage us to fix our eyes on Jesus and remain faithful to the work He has given us today, rather than getting lost in the weeds of end-times timelines. Whether you’re fascinated by the book of Revelation, feeling overwhelmed by global conflict, or simply wondering how to pray for a broken world, we hope this episode brings you clarity, peace, and a renewed heart to be salt and light until He comes again. Discover More: Explore additional episodes of Praying Christian Women, Mindful Christian Prayers, and other Christian podcasts at Lifeaudio.com Check out our new podcast, Christian True-Crime Junkies!, on Apple, Spotify, or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Connect with Us: Stay updated and engage with our community: On Substack @PrayingChristianWomen On Facebook @PrayingChristianWomen On Instagram @PrayingChristianWomen On YouTube:

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  • October 20 · 54 min

    The Greg Laurie Show - Does Archaeology Prove the Bible Is True? | Dinesh D’Souza

    What if 150 years of biblical archaeology hasn't produced a single find that contradicts the Bible? That's the claim Dinesh D'Souza makes in this conversation about his new book, The Stones Cry Out. We talk about the artifacts quietly coming out of the ground in Israel — including the bones of Caiaphas, the clay seal of a minor character from Jeremiah, and the recently confirmed location of Bethsaida — and why most of this isn't being shouted from the rooftops. We also get into: - Why younger generations are drawn to socialism (and how "crony capitalism" fuels it) - The modern state of Israel as prophecy fulfilled - Why Dinesh has been publicly challenging Calvinism - The Pool of Siloam, the Garden Tomb, and the Church of the Holy Sepulchre - His years inside the Reagan administration - A lunch with Richard Nixon - Fried bananas, My Cousin Vinny, and Breaker Morant Dinesh is a filmmaker, author, and friend, and this one covers a lot of ground — from apologetics to American history to personal stories. Pick up The Stones Cry Out wherever you get your books. Timestamps 00:00 Cold open 00:18 Welcoming Dinesh D'Souza 00:50 What's so great about America 03:04 Why young people are drawn to socialism 05:04 Capitalism without a moral base 07:03 The Stones Cry Out and biblical archaeology 10:29 The Caiaphas ossuary and Pilate findings 13:44 The Pools of Bethesda and Siloam 16:14 Garden Tomb vs Church of the Holy Sepulchre 18:12 Israel's rebirth as fulfilled prophecy 20:45 The Dead Sea Scrolls connection 22:33 Balaam, son of Beor, and the skeptics 24:58 When unbelief isn't really intellectual 27:05 Atheism as revenge against God 29:20 The problem with Calvinist predestination 32:33 Rethinking total depravity 34:30 Evangelicals, Arminians, and biblicists 37:49 Reconciling free will and God's choice 38:37 Favorite comfort food 39:10 The three films Dinesh is proudest of 41:35 Islam, the left, and a common enemy 43:04 Movies he'll rewatch every time 45:03 Having lunch with Richard Nixon 47:41 Inside Reagan's ranch 49:31 Should Christians send kids to secular colleges 51:14 Advice to a younger Dinesh 53:09 Closing thoughts on The Stones Cry Out Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • October 20 · 25 min

    Hope For The Journey with Monica Schmelter - How to Hold on to Hope and Move Forward When Your Adult Child Walks Away S5 E4

    What happens when the child you raised, prayed for, and loved suddenly wants nothing to do with you? For many parents, estrangement from an adult child is a grief that is difficult to explain. The child is still alive, but the relationship you once knew may be gone. You may find yourself replaying the past, wondering what you did wrong, crying, praying, and desperately trying to figure out how to make things right. On this episode of Hope for the Journey, Monica Schmelter sits down with her friend Terry Squires for an honest conversation about one of the most painful experiences a parent can face: a broken or distant relationship with an adult child. Terry knows this pain personally. She shares how devastated she was when her own sons chose to distance themselves from her. As a mom who had worked hard to raise her children in the faith, she never imagined that her family story would include estrangement. But in the middle of her heartbreak, Terry learned an important lesson: some things cannot be fixed by us—they have to be placed in God's hands. Terry talks openly about the season when she was consumed by grief, crying and asking herself what she had done wrong. Then, in a moment of prayer, she sensed God telling her to stop crying, surrender the situation, and move forward. That became a turning point. In this powerful conversation, Monica and Terry talk about: The unique grief that comes when an adult child becomes estranged Why we can become stuck replaying the past and asking, "What did I do wrong?" The danger of trying to fix, control, or manipulate a relationship Why adult children have to be allowed to make their own choices The importance of establishing healthy boundaries Knowing the difference between a healthy conversation and one that continually attacks and tears you down Protecting your heart while still leaving the door open for reconciliation Trusting God when you don't know how the story will end Why reconciliation sometimes happens suddenly and sometimes takes time How to keep moving forward instead of allowing grief to consume your life Finding peace in the promises of God's Word Terry also shares Scriptures that have encouraged her during this difficult journey, including Isaiah 43, which reminds us that God is doing a new thing, and Philippians, which points us toward leaving the past behind and moving forward. Perhaps the most important reminder in this conversation is this: You don't have to fix what only God can fix. You can love your adult child. You can pray. You can apologize for your part. You can establish healthy boundaries. You can leave the door open for reconciliation. And then—you can trust God. Your story may not look like the story you imagined when your children were little. But that doesn't mean God is finished writing it. Sometimes hope looks like reconciliation. Sometimes hope looks like surrender. And sometimes hope is simply waking up another morning and choosing to believe that God is still at work—even when you can't see what He's doing. Scriptures Mentioned Isaiah 43 — God is doing a new thing. Philippians — Don't remain stuck looking backward; keep moving forward. A Question to Consider Is there something—or someone—you have been trying desperately to fix that God may be asking you to place back into His hands? Prayer Lord, help me release the things I cannot control. Give me wisdom to know when to speak, when to set a boundary, and when to be

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  • October 20 · 15 min

    Rebuilding Us: Christian Marriage Advice for Coupl... - Sleep Divorce: Can Separate Bedrooms Save Your Marriage?

    Can sleeping in separate bedrooms save your marriage, or will it create emotional disconnection? We’ll explore the growing conversation around “sleep divorce,” including chronic snoring, different sleep schedules, active sleeping, messy bedrooms, and the sleep deprivation that can leave couples frustrated with each other. Separate bedrooms may improve sleep and reduce conflict, but they require intentionality so physical space doesn’t become emotional distance. I’ll also talk about how couples can protect sexual intimacy, emotional connection, trust, and quality time when they aren’t sleeping in the same room. We’ll look at using separate bedrooms for a season, treating both rooms as shared marital space, and making sure both spouses agree that the goal is a stronger, more connected marriage, not an in-home separation. Key takeaways Sleep divorce may help couples dealing with chronic snoring, incompatible sleep schedules, or repeated sleep interruptions. Sleeping in separate bedrooms doesn’t automatically mean a couple has lost sexual intimacy. It may require more planning and intentionality. Separate bedrooms may increase emotional intimacy when couples intentionally prioritize dinner together, date nights, time on the couch, texting, and other shared experiences. Absence can bring spouses closer, but it can also create disconnection when quality time isn’t protected Rules of engagement when spouses choose separate bedrooms. Sleeping in separate rooms doesn't mean you're on your way to an in-home separation, but if that is where your marriage is, listen to Ep. 408: 9 Do's and Don'ts of an In-Home Separation. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Tired of the same ol' arguments in your marriage? Get my From Conflict to Connection course and completely change the way you communicate. Follow Dana Che on the socials! Instagram Facebook YouTube Like the show? Be sure to SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW the podcast! Then, give it a ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ rating and leave a great review! Support the show: https://danache.com/donations/support-the-show/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • October 20 · 1 hr 3 min

    Thinking Christian with Drs. James Spencer and Ash... - Karl Barth on War as God’s Judgment: Romans 13 and Degrees of Guilt | Faith & Politics #9

    Is war the judgment of God? James Spencer and Ashish Varma take up the second question in Karl Barth’s wartime letter to American Christians, and whether some are more guilty than others. Barth answers yes, and James argues that judgment is part of how humans, as God’s image, reflect God after the fall. The conversation separates recognizing evil as evil from deciding how to carry out judgment, works through Hosea’s picture of wrath giving way to mercy, and asks why Barth saw World War II as a fight that had to be fought. Restraining evil before it spreads, they suggest, is part of what judgment is for. Many Christians remember World War II as a clean contest between good and evil. James and Ashish question that framing, and the language of more and less guilt behind it, pointing to Churchill’s policies in India, the Allies’ tolerance of Jim Crow, and the early indifference to Hitler documented at Nuremberg’s Documentation Center. By placing Romans 3:23 beside Romans 13:1–7, Barth leaves no one off the hook while still insisting that evil must be resisted. In this episode: Is war the judgment of God on humankind, and is anyone less guilty? Romans 13:1–7 and Romans 3:23 in Karl Barth’s answer Judgment and mercy in Hosea, and whether God’s judgment is delayed or suspended Why “more guilty” and “less guilty” can excuse the side we favor Oliver O’Donovan’s The Ways of Judgment and earthly authorities as “secondary theaters” of God’s judgment 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 20 · 41 min

    The Built Different Podcast with Dr. Zach Clinton - Dr. Monty Burks: From a Pill Culture to a Purpose Culture - Fighting the Addiction Crisis Through Community, Faith and the Power of Recovery, Ep. 324

    What if the answer to America's growing addiction crisis isn't just found in treatment, but also in faith, community, and a renewed sense of PURPOSE? In this powerful episode of the Built Different Podcast, Drs. Zach & Tim Clinton sit down with Dr. Monty Burks, a leader within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Great American Recovery Initiative, to discuss the devastating impact of the opioid epidemic and the urgent need to move America from a pill culture to a purpose culture. Drawing from his own remarkable journey through addiction, homelessness, and ultimately redemption, Dr. Burks shares how God used a compassionate faith community to transform his life and ignite a calling to help others find freedom. Together, they explore the critical role of the Church in addressing addiction, breaking cycles of shame and isolation, and creating communities where lasting recovery, healing, and hope are possible. Whether you're personally battling addiction, walking alongside someone who is struggling, or looking for ways to make a difference, this conversation is a powerful reminder that your past doesn't disqualify you from God's purpose, your brokenness doesn't have to define your future, and the very pain you've experienced may become someone else's greatest source of hope. Links: Find Out More About Dr. Monty Burks: The Faith Center Staff The Great American Recovery Initiative: The Great American Recovery The Health & Human Services Center for Faith: Center for Faith (Faith Center) Looking for Clinically Excellent, Distinctively Christian Care & Counsel: https://christiancareconnect.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • October 20 · 40 min

    Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager - Dennis Addresses Abortion | Ultimate Issues Hour

    What is the moral worth of the unborn? In this edition of the Ultimate Issues Hour, Dennis Prager tackles one of the most passionately debated issues in America, arguing that before we debate the legality of abortion, we must first confront a more fundamental question: Does the unborn have intrinsic value? Dennis explains how the language surrounding abortion can shape our moral understanding, particularly the difference between calling the unborn a “baby” when a pregnancy is wanted and a “fetus” when it is not. Dennis revisits his own journey toward reexamining abortion, including a conversation with Christian leader Jerry Falwell that challenged him to think differently about the issue. He also plays excerpts from a National Public Radio discussion featuring women who reflect on their past abortions, sharing experiences of guilt, grief, and regret. These stories raise difficult questions about the emotional and moral consequences of abortion and whether society has fully acknowledged the human significance of the unborn. Throughout the hour, Dennis challenges listeners to examine the assumptions behind familiar arguments about reproductive choice, bodily autonomy, and the value of human life. He also discusses adoption as an alternative for women who do not wish to raise a child. Rather than focusing on legal arguments, Dennis asks listeners to consider the underlying moral question: What value do we place on the life of the unborn, and how does the answer shape our understanding of abortion? 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 20 · 32 min

    Compared to Who? Body Image for Christian Women - How to Live a Spirit-Led Life: Over the Influence Series Episode 2

    In this second episode in the "Over the Influence" series, Heather Creekmore explores the difference between being less influenced and becoming Spirit-led. Outside voices from family, culture, social media, and comparison shape us early, often turning learned assumptions into deeply held beliefs. But awareness alone doesn’t bring freedom. The Holy Spirit must become the voice guiding our thoughts, decisions, and desires. In this episode: Influence begins before we’re fully aware of it. Heather Creekmore explains how family, culture, geography, and socioeconomic context teach us what feels “normal” and valuable 05:21. Not every belief we carry is biblical. The values behind comparison may come from family or culture rather than Scripture 08:38. Awareness is important, but it isn’t the same as healing or freedom. Heather Creekmore points listeners toward Jesus as the healer 15:15. The Holy Spirit guides believers into truth, convicts them, and leads them in everyday life 19:29. Being Spirit-led is an ongoing process of “keeping in step with the Spirit,” including repentance when we recognize we’ve gone off course 24:06. Wise counsel still matters. The Holy Spirit’s leading will align with Scripture, and trusted believers can help us discern what we’re hearing 25:49. A Spirit-led life responds instead of reacting, rests in identity instead of approval, and follows peace instead of FOMO 29:54. Listen to the end for a list of comparisons between spirit-led and overly influenced living. Reflection Question What’s one thing you sensed today that felt like peace, conviction, or a gentle nudge? Scripture Mentioned Proverbs 3:5–6 John 15–16 Romans 12:2 Galatians 5:25 Romans 8:14 Key Takeaway An influenced life chases the loudest voice. A Spirit-led life trusts the steadiest voice and asks, “What is God saying to me specifically right now?” Connect with Heather at: https://www.improvebodyimage.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • October 20 · 26 min

    The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal - 2 Peter 1:12-21 - Eyewitnesses, Not Fables

    Jenn finishes 2 Peter 1, where Peter explains why we can trust what he taught: Peter won't stop reminding us about Jesus, even though we already know. He considered it negligent not to speak about Jesus. Evangelism isn't everyone's gift, but it's everyone's calling. How can you share your faith? Peter knows his "tent" is coming down soon. What does Peter mean by "tent"? "We didn't follow cunningly devised fables." Peter saw the Transfiguration himself. 2 ways to spot a false prophet. Related Episode: 2 Peter 1:1-11 - You're Invited to the Wedding Feast! 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 20 · 8 min

    Your Nightly Scripture - Living to Please God Above Anyone Else (Romans 14)

    Evening Scripture Romans, Chapter 14 Welcome those who are weak in faith, but not for the purpose of quarrelling over opinions. Some believe in eating anything, while the weak eat only vegetables. Those who eat must not despise those who abstain, and those who abstain must not pass judgement on those who eat; for God has welcomed them. Who are you to pass judgement on servants of another? It is before their own lord that they stand or fall. And they will be upheld, for the Lord is able to make them stand. Some judge one day to be better than another, while others judge all days to be alike. Let all be fully convinced in their own minds. Those who observe the day, observe it in honor of the Lord. Also, those who eat, eat in honor of the Lord, since they give thanks to God; while those who abstain, abstain in honor of the Lord and give thanks to God. We do not live to ourselves, and we do not die to ourselves. If we live, we live to the Lord, and if we die, we die to the Lord; so then, whether we live or whether we die, we are the Lord’s. For to this end Christ died and lived again, so that he might be Lord of both the dead and the living. Why do you pass judgement on your brother or sister? Or you, why do you despise your brother or sister? For we will all stand before the judgement seat of God. For it is written, “As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall give praise to God.” So then, each of us will be accountable to God. Let us therefore no longer pass judgement on one another, but resolve instead never to put a stumbling-block or hindrance in the way of another. I know and am persuaded in the Lord Jesus that nothing is unclean in itself; but it is unclean for anyone who thinks it unclean. If your brother or sister is being injured by what you eat, you are no longer walking in love. Do not let what you eat cause the ruin of one for whom Christ died. So do not let your good be spoken of as evil. For the kingdom of God is not food and drink but righteousness and peace and joy in the Holy Spirit. The one who thus serves Christ is well-pleasing to God and has human approval. Let us then pursue what makes for peace and for mutual edification. Do not, for the sake of food, destroy the work of God. Everything is indeed clean, but it is wrong for you to make others fall by what you eat; it is good not to eat meat or drink wine or do anything that makes your brother or sister stumble. The faith that you have, have as your own conviction before God. Blessed are those who have no reason to condemn themselves because of what they approve. But those who have doubts are condemned if they eat, because they do not act from faith; for whatever does not proceed from faith is sin. Evening Reflection It is so easy to live our lives in a spirit of competition. The world tempts us into viewing other people as peers we need to judge our accomplishments by, or rivals we need to best. When others look at us in admiration, or speak well of our lives, our deeds, or our faith, we view ourselves positively. We feel upheld and supported. But what happens when others don’t speak well of us? What occurs when we are on the receiving end of criticism, complaint, or challenge? Often, our esteem comes crashing down. It’s not that we feel bad or angry, we de-value ourselves. We feel rejected and dismissed – and if this happens often, then this becomes the narrative that controls our lives. Romans 14 reminds us of an invaluable truth. We don’t live for ourselves – for the maximization of our accomplishments, credentials, or power. Nor do we live for others, to be seen in a positive light, to be spoken well of, to be admired or adored. We live for Christ Jesus. His delight is all we seek; His voice, spoken over our lives, is the on

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  • October 20 · 6 min

    Your Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - Sleeping Under the Shepherd's Care

    Sheep will not lie down unless certain conditions are met. They cannot be afraid. They cannot be hungry. They cannot be at odds with the rest of the flock. And they cannot be tormented by insects buzzing around their heads. If any one of those things is present, the sheep stays on its feet, even when completely exhausted. The weariness is real, but rest is simply not possible while something is still buzzing. Most of us recognize ourselves in that description. The body is done. The day is over. And yet the mind stays on its feet, replaying a conversation, circling a worry, rehearsing an unfinished thing that feels bigger than the darkness outside the window. We are exhausted and unable to rest at the same time. What David says in Psalm 23 is quietly remarkable. He does not say the Lord invites him to lie down. He says, He makes me lie down. The Good Shepherd does not wait for the sheep to figure out rest on their own. He creates the conditions for it and then sees to it that the sheep actually stop. The lying down is something the Shepherd does, not something the sheep achieves. David knew sheep from the inside. He had grown up with them, walked ahead of them to find water, driven off everything that threatened them. When he calls the Lord his Shepherd, he knows from experience that the sheep’s job is not to strategize or solve or find its own quiet waters. The sheep’s job is simply to trust the one in charge. Tonight, you do not have to create your own peace. You do not have to drive off what is buzzing. That was never your job. Your Shepherd knows every issue in your heart. He has already gone ahead to where the quiet waters are. He is willing and able to make you lie down. Let Him. If you're battling problems you never requested in life, we invite you to check out Rachel's book, Praying through Life’s Battles: 90 Days to Strengthen Your Faith. at https://battleprayers.com. Ponder Tonight The detail that He makes the sheep lie down, rather than inviting them or waiting for them to settle, reveals something important about how rest actually works. It is not something we achieve through sufficient effort. It is something the Shepherd provides when we stop trying to be our own shepherd. The shepherd walks ahead of the sheep to the still water before the sheep ever arrive there. Whatever tomorrow holds, God has already gone before it. The water is already there. Naming what is buzzing around the mind tonight and giving it to the Shepherd, rather than continuing to manage it alone, is the one thing available to the sheep. The driving off belongs to Him. Rest is not a reward for resolving everything before sleep. It is what becomes possible when we stop insisting on being in charge and trust the One who actually is. Tonight’s Scripture “The LORD is my shepherd, I lack nothing. He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters, he refreshes my soul.” — Psalm 23:1-3, NIV Your Evening Prayer Father, You are my Shepherd. How I need You to make me lie down. I have been on my feet all day, and even now I cannot seem to settle. The unfinished things buzz about my head. There is fear I have not even named because I keep trying to be my own shepherd. Help me recognize that rest is not something I have to accomplish. You are walking ahead of me. You already know where the quiet waters are. Free me from the things that will not leave me alone and let me lie down in the green pastures You have prepared. Refresh my soul while I sleep.

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  • October 20 · 6 min

    Your Daily Bible Verse - The Ancient Map to Modern Peace (Psalm 119:29)

    Today’s Bible Verse: "Keep me from deceitful ways; be gracious to me and teach me your law." — Psalm 119:29 The psalmist’s prayer in Psalm 119:29 is a humble plea for integrity and discernment. In a world filled with half-truths and self-justification, he asks God to protect him from deceit—not just from others, but from the subtle lies within his own heart. True freedom begins when we allow God’s truth to reshape our thinking and guide our choices. His Word becomes the compass that steers us away from false paths and into a life marked by honesty, humility, and grace. “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ MEET YOUR HOST: Chaka Heinze at https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Chaka Heinze is a writer, speaker, and lover of the Bible. She is actively involved in her local church on the Prayer and Healing team and mentors young women seeking deeper relationships with God. After personally experiencing God's love and compassion following the loss of her eleven-year-old son, Landen, Chaka delights in testifying to others about God's unfathomable and transformative love that permeates even the most difficult circumstances. Chaka and her husband of twenty-six years have five children ranging from adult age to preschool. Trained as an attorney, she’s had the privilege of mitigating sibling disputes for twenty-plus years. Follow her on Chakaheinze.com. 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 20 · 11 min

    Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews - The Conversation Nobody in Church Wants to Have Is Now a Movie

    Beth Caulfield had a full scholarship to seminary, a clear sense of where her life was going, and kids who were nearly grown. Then she found out she was pregnant at 45. What followed was not just shock, it was pressure from people inside the church and church leadership to terminate the pregnancy, shame about having those feelings at all, and a deep sense of isolation in a situation she could not talk about openly. Her film Conceivable, in theaters October 16, is her way of telling that story so no one else has to go through it alone. Unplanned pregnancy in your 40s, the shame of wrestling with it in ministry, and a film that wants to save lives: Beth shares how she went from never having made a movie to winning a Christian screenwriting contest, assembling a cast that includes Dean Cain and Eddie McClintock, and giving crew members their first Bibles on set. She also talks about why the stereotype of who faces unplanned pregnancy no longer matches reality, why she took a screenwriting class at a secular university the same fall Roe v. Wade was overturned and was embraced by the class, and why she believes people of faith belong in film, and should do it with excellence. Highlights The full scholarship to seminary, the clear life plan, and the pregnancy that upended everything Why she faced nudges to terminate from people both inside and outside the church and why the shame of having those feelings was its own burden Why the stereotype of who faces unplanned pregnancy no longer matches the reality of who is actually experiencing it The screenwriting class she took at a secular university the fall Roe v. Wade was overturned, and why they gave her the best student award How winning a Christian screenwriting contest led to a cast that includes Dean Cain and Eddie McClintock Giving actors and crew members their first Bibles and sharing communion on set as part of the filmmaking ministry The companion book releasing November 10 that includes the original script, the God stories from production, and a guide to the whole filmmaking process Why she believes nothing shapes culture like film and why people of faith should be making it with excellence Resources / Links / CTA Conceivable film website: https://www.conceivablethemovie.com Instagram Beth Caulfield: https://www.instagram.com/bethcaulfield Conceivable: in theaters October 16 Companion book: available on Amazon, releasing November 10 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 Disco

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