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  • October 8 · 22 min

    Leading The Way Radio Podcast - The Nature of Discipleship

    Following Christ is not about comfort, reputation, or convenience. It is a call to die to self and surrender everything to Him. Teaching from Luke 14, Dr. Jonathan Youssef unpacks Jesus’ hard words about discipleship: loving Him above family, possessions, ambitions, and even self. To carry the cross means yielding every area of life to Christ’s sovereign rule and following Him regardless of the cost. Dr. Youssef also warns against false conversion and an easy-believe-ism that produces no transformed life. Genuine discipleship counts the cost, renounces competing loyalties, and follows Jesus with wholehearted obedience. This episode calls listeners to: Examine whether their faith is genuine, Repent of compromise and divided loyalty, Put Christ above comfort, possessions, and reputation, Take up the cross and die to selfish ambition, Follow Jesus with complete surrender, Intercede for a world in need of true disciples. True discipleship is costly—but Jesus Christ is worthy of everything. Scripture Focus: Luke 14:25-35 If today’s teaching stirred a question, burden, or need for prayer, you don’t have to walk through it alone. Pastoral Care & Prayer Teams Our trained prayer partners and pastoral care team are available to pray with you and offer Biblical support. https://ltw.org/care Receive personal answers to your faith questions—anytime, day or night—at: https://myfaithassistant.com If you’ve been blessed by this podcast, please consider a tax-deductible donation to help extend this ministry—so another person can be encouraged, prayed for, and pointed to Christ. ❤️ Support Leading The Way: https://www.ltw.org/donate

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    Truth For Life Daily Program - True Servants (Part 1 of 2)

    Most people highly value health, happiness, and rights—but these aren’t God’s highest priority! On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg considers the apostle Paul’s teaching concerning slavery and how true servants of Christ respond, regardless of circumstances. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Study in 1 Timothy, Volume 2’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • In one of the most famous sermons ever preached, Jesus explains that the values in His kingdom are vastly different from the world’s values! The poor will be blessed, those who weep shall laugh, and the hungry will be satisfied. What does this mean? Download the free ebook and study guide The Christian Manifesto by Alistair today at ‘truthforlife.org/manifesto’ Helpful Resources - Learn about God's salvation plan - Read our most recent articles - Subscribe to our daily devotional Follow Us YouTube | Instagram | Facebook | X This listener-funded program features the clear, relevant Bible teaching of Alistair Begg. Today’s program and nearly 3,000 messages can be streamed and shared for free at tfl.org thanks to the generous giving from monthly donors called Truthpartners. Learn more about this Gospel-sharing team or become one today. Thanks for listening to Truth For Life!

  • October 8 · 27 min

    Pathway to Victory - Miracles Of Power – Part 2

    God’s miracle-working power isn’t just something we read about in the pages of Scripture. It’s a power He wants to unleash in our lives today! But how do we access it? Dr. Robert Jeffress outlines the biblical principles that connect us to God’s limitless power. To support Pathway to Victory, go to ptv.org/donate.

  • October 8 · 24 min

    Faith & Finance - Preparing the Next Steward

    Jonathan Edwards once said, “True legacy consists not of what we leave behind, but of what we instill in others.” That’s an important reminder, especially when we think about money and inheritance. All of us have a natural desire to provide for the people we love. Whether it’s our children, grandchildren, or others God has entrusted to our care, we want to leave them in a better position than we were. That’s a good desire. Proverbs 13:22 says, “A good man leaves an inheritance to his children’s children.” But Scripture encourages us to think about inheritance as more than simply transferring money or assets. What we pass on also includes wisdom, character, faith, and an understanding of what it means to steward what God provides. Because wealth without wisdom can become more of a burden than a blessing. Proverbs 20:21 warns, “An inheritance gained hastily in the beginning will not be blessed in the end.” The goal, then, isn’t simply to transfer assets. It’s to prepare the next steward. Our heirs aren’t merely future recipients. They will become managers of resources that ultimately belong to God. And that changes the way we think about legacy. Inheritance Is About More Than Money Throughout Scripture, inheritance is connected to both identity and responsibility. In the Old Testament, land wasn’t simply property. It was connected to family, covenant, and the responsibility to faithfully steward what God had entrusted to His people. Families didn’t merely receive something. They were entrusted with something. The same principle applies to us. If we pass on wealth without preparing the heart, we may leave the next generation with resources they aren’t prepared to steward wisely. But when we invest in their spiritual formation, teach them biblical principles of stewardship, and point them toward God as their ultimate Provider, wealth can remain what it was always meant to be: a tool. So how can we prepare the next steward? 1. Model Faithful Stewardship Long before the next generation receives anything from you, they are learning from you. More is often caught than taught. The way you spend, save, give, and respond to financial uncertainty tells a story about what you believe. Do your financial decisions reveal trust in God or anxiety about having enough? Do they reflect generosity or a constant desire to accumulate more? Do they demonstrate surrender to God or a need to maintain control? None of us will model stewardship perfectly. But our everyday decisions give those who come after us opportunities to see that money is a gift to manage, not a source of identity or security. Your financial life is already teaching a lesson. The question is what lesson it is teaching. 2. Talk About Money and Faith Another important step is simply talking about it. Many families avoid conversations about money altogether. Parents may never explain why they give, how they make financial decisions, or what principles shape their approach to wealth. Then, when assets eventually change hands, the next generation receives the resources without understanding the convictions behind them. Deuteronomy 6:6–7 describes faith being passed from one generation to another through the ordinary rhythms of life: “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart. You shall teach them diligently to your children…” That kind of discipleship includes the way we think about money. Tell your children why generosity matters to you. Explain how you make spending decisions. Share lessons you’ve learned from financial mistakes. Talk about why contentment matters and why money can never provide the security only God can give. Most importantly, help them understand that money is not the goal. Faithfulness is. 3. Train Before You Transfer Good stewardship is usually learned gradually. Psalm 78 describes on

  • October 8 · 23 min

    Parenting Today's Teens - Stop Doing Everything for Your Teen

    Does your teen expect you to provide everything they want — and push back when you don’t? In this episode, Mark and Wayne tackle the problem of entitlement and share six practical ways parents can help teens become more responsible and independent. Mark explains why doing less for your teen can actually prepare them for more, how to transfer responsibility as they mature and why love doesn’t always have to come in the form of giving them something. You’ll also hear from a Heartlight teen, who candidly shares about his struggles with drugs, depression and a deteriorating relationship with his parents, and the changes that are helping him rebuild those relationships. Tune in for practical ways to move your teen toward independence while affirming the relationship along the way. Learn how to cultivate gratitude in your home versus entitlement here: bit.ly/create-a-thankful-home

  • October 8 · 27 min

    Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Helping Your Children Thrive in Faith and Education

    Dr. Larry Taylor and Dr. Barry Corey help parents think biblically and practically about the growing challenges surrounding children’s education. They discuss the shifting cultural landscape, the importance of grounding children in a biblical worldview, and the strengths and limitations of public, Christian, charter, homeschool, and hybrid education options. The conversation also addresses the new federal tax credit scholarship coming in 2027. Learn about Age and Stage Get More Episode Resources Do you have a story or comment on how Focus on the Family impacted you or your family? Leave a message for Jim Daly! If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family with Jim Daly, please give us your feedback.

  • October 8 · 30 min

    Insight for Living Daily Broadcast - Snapshots of the Servant of God, Part 2

    Selections from Mark A packed schedule is not the same as a purposeful life. Nobody demonstrates the difference like Jesus, whom Mark portrays as fully engaged, constantly active, and never once rushed. He was a Servant on a mission. Pastor Chuck Swindoll surveys the entire book of Mark, spotlighting its key verse, Mark 10:45, and tracing four movements in the Servant’s life: introduced and tempted, ministering and training, resisted and rejected, and triumphant and exalted. Discover how following Jesus means trading a hurried life for a meaningful one. If He is the model, then servanthood is the method, people are the ministry, and involvement is the means!

  • October 8 · 24 min

    The Creative Connection With Ed Young - Mirrored

    In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed Young opens the series by teaching that the meaning of life is to glorify God—to mirror the majesty of our Maker in everything we do, say, touch, and feel—and that God's glory is intrinsic, independent, and invitational, so that lost people can see God reflected in the lives of those who turn their mirror toward Him rather than themselves.

  • October 8 · 25 min

    From His Heart Ministries with Pastor Jeff Schreve... - The Blessed Hope - Titus 2:11-15

    What would change in your life if you truly believed Jesus could return at any moment? God’s grace teaches us to reject ungodliness, pursue Christlikeness, and live with our eyes fixed on the hope ahead. Pastor Jeff Schreve shares how the promise of Christ’s return gives believers strength to press on through temptation, trials, and discouragement. Discover how to live with eternity in view and let the hope of seeing Jesus transform the way you live today.

  • October 8 · 14 min

    Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition - The Rise Of A One-World Religion – Part 1 of 4

    Many people today want spirituality without the demands of religion. Scripture warns of a coming ruler, the Antichrist, who will dazzle the world with counterfeit miracles. In this message, Pastor Lutzer shows how self-worship prepares the world to be deceived. If Pharaoh's magicians could copy Moses, how do we tell true miracles from false? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://offerrtw.com or call us at 1-800-215-5001. Moody Church Media [https://www.moodymedia.org/], home of "Running To Win," exists to bring glory to God through the transformation of lives. Erwin W. Lutzer is Pastor Emeritus of The Moody Church in Chicago, where he served as Senior Pastor for 36 years. He is a prolific author of over seventy books. A clear expositor of the Bible, he is the featured speaker on "Running To Win" and "Songs In The Night," with programs broadcasting on over a thousand outlets in the U.S. and across more than fifty countries in seven languages. He and his wife, Rebecca, live in the Chicago area. They have three grown children and eight grandchildren. SUPPORT: Tax Deductible Support: https://www.moodymedia.org/donate/ Become an Endurance Partner: https://endurancepartners.org/ SUBSCRIBE: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MoodyChurchMedia Daily Devotional and Weekly Digest: https://www.moodymedia.org/newsletters/subscription/

  • October 8 · 26 min

    Renewing Your Mind - Parable of Lazarus and the Rich Man

    After death, there is no opportunity left to turn from sin and turn to Christ for salvation. Today, R.C. Sproul solemnly examines the parable of Lazarus and the rich man. Download R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Parables of Jesus, plus the digital study guide, with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/ Meet Today's Teacher: R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

  • October 7 · 48 min

    New Life LIVE - New Life LIVE: October 7, 2026

    Caller Questions & Discussion: Dr. Sheri asks, “What’s the difference between givers and takers?” She explains how takers may be motivated by power, control, entitlement, and personal gain, and explores how love bombing can cause us to overlook warning signs and our intuition. Besides medication, what help is there for my anxiety? I’ve struggled more with anxiety as I’ve gotten older, and medication has become less effective. What do you think about yoga, or do you have any other suggestions? When I was growing up, my mom was a tough cookie; there was no love. Now, as a pediatric oncology social worker, I have to be there for people. Am I giving to be accepted? I’m 72 and suffer from complex PTSD from childhood abuse. I’m the tenth of 14 children and grew up in a shack in the woods. How do I deal with complex PTSD?

  • October 7 · 19 min

    A New Beginning with Greg Laurie - God Enough, Part 1 - Part 2 - 8 October 2026

    It helps to see important principles lived out in real life. And today, Pastor Greg Laurie shows us some important principles as we follow the life of Moses. We'll emulate his successes and learn from his failures...so tune in for the rich counsel! Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • October 7 · 25 min

    Destined for Victory - Taking Down Our Idols

    The four areas in which many people, including believers, practiced idolatry today; identifying and destroying the idols in our lives; based on the life of Gideon.Get the full message on MP3 here. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1213/29?v=20251111

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