
The Light
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The Light is a Contemporary Christian talk radio with positive, uplifting and inspirational programs broadcasting throughout Southern Alberta
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August 17 · 26 minThru the Bible on Oneplace.com - Matthew 23:23—24:3
Those who think Jesus was “meek and mild” are in for a surprise in this study of His interaction with the “religious” people of His day. In our study of Matthew 23 and 24, Dr. J. Vernon McGee explores what he called one of the strongest statements in God’s Word.
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August 17 · 55 minGod-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook - Raising Gen Alpha: How to Parent Kids Growing Up in an AI World
Send us Fan Mail What does it mean to raise children who have never known a world without social media, smartphones, the internet, and now artificial intelligence? In this episode of God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, Patricia talks with Dave Boden, author of Raising Gen Alpha: Helping Kids Navigate Everything from Anxiety to AI, about the generation growing up in the middle of an extraordinary cultural and technological shift. Dave is an author, educator, former pastor and youth worker, parent, and leader of Grace Foundation, a schools-based charity in England. His work with thousands of young people has given him a unique perspective on the challenges facing Gen Alpha. Together, Patricia and Dave discuss: • Who Gen Alpha is and what makes them different • Anxiety and mental health among today's children • The impact of COVID on the next generation • Social media and hyperconnectivity • Parenting children in an AI-driven world • Helping kids develop wisdom and discernment • Identity, purpose, and belonging • Why real relationships matter more than ever • How parents can maintain their influence • What schools and educators are learning • Why the church needs to understand and reach Gen Alpha • The spiritual curiosity emerging among today's young people Dave's book uses the ALPHA framework—Anxious-minded, Leading influencers, Pandemic-impacted, Hyperconnected, and AI-shaped—to help adults understand the experiences shaping this generation. But this conversation isn't ultimately about fear. It's about understanding. It's about learning to see the world through the eyes of the children we're trying to love and lead—and remembering that even in an increasingly artificial world, our children still need something deeply human: real relationship, wisdom, belonging, and hope. And for Christian families, there is good news. Jesus is still good news for the next generation. Interested in the topic? Read my blog companion, find links to Dave Boden, Grace Foundation, the book and the giveaway in the blog post from the link below: https://patriciaholbrook.com/2026/08/raising-gen-alpha/ Subscribe to God-Sized Stories with Patricia Holbrook, share this conversation with someone raising or working with Gen Alpha, and leave a review to help others find the podcast. #GenAlpha #RaisingGenAlpha #Parenting #ChristianParenting #ParentingInTheDigitalAge #ArtificialIntelligence #FaithAndFamily #ChristianParentingTips #GodSizedStories #PatriciaHolbrook Support the show Click on the link above to support us and help keep this show going! Click on the links to connect with Patricia on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, YouTube
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August 17 · 25 minLeading The Way Radio Podcast - What is Faith?
What does real faith look like? In this foundational message, Dr. Michael Youssef points to Elijah, Abraham, Rahab, and other believers in Scripture to show that faith is more than emotion or positive thinking. Biblical faith rests on the character of God and the authority of His inerrant Word. It trusts when circumstances are uncertain, obeys when the cost is high, and moves forward before the outcome is visible. This episode calls believers to: Reject fear and self-reliance, Trust God’s promises without compromise, Obey even when the path is unclear, Sacrifice comfort for faithfulness, Live with confidence in the living Lord Jesus Christ. The saints of Scripture were not superhuman. They were just like us. What set them apart was faith that trusted God enough to act. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:1–3; James 5:17–18 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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August 17 · 18 minPastor Rick's Daily Hope - Heaven: God's Eternal Goodness to You - Part 1
What is heaven? There are a lot of misconceptions about what heaven will be like. But the Bible says it's a physical and permanent place that will last forever. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how, in God's goodness, God reserves heaven for his family.
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August 17 · length unknownHaven Today - The Birth of the Great Awakening
On this episode, David Wollen begins the story of the Great Awakening, exploring how God used George Whitefield to spark a movement of revival whose message still calls us to be born again today.
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August 17 · 24 minBack to the Bible Canada with Dr. John Neufeld - Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: Surviving Years of Sorrow
Jacob finally gets the family he wanted — and finds it's nothing like he imagined. Dr. John Neufeld walks through the rivalry, manipulation, and heartbreak between Leah, Rachel, and their husband, showing how God's greatest work often unfolds in the middle of our most painful, disappointing years. It's a message of hope for anyone whose life has turned out very differently than planned: God's purposes can't be derailed, even by our own dysfunction. Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.
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August 17 · length unknownInsight for Living Canada Daily Broadcast - Continuing the Verbal Fistfight, Part 1
Genesis / August 17 - 18, 2026 Pastor Chuck Swindoll examines the “counsel” from Bildad plus Job’s response in Job 8–10. From the Series: Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance read more
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August 17 · length unknownTruth For Life Daily Program - How Long Till the End? (Part 1 of 2)
When studying apocalyptic visions, the inevitable question is: How long before these events take place? Many speculate on details and try to determine the timing. What can we know with certainty? Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg to find out. ----------------------------------------- • 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 Daniel, Volume 2’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • FREE AUDIOBOOK! In our polarized culture, disagreement is often seen as combative and offensive. What if there were a way to do it well? Download your free copy of The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund and master how to disagree with kindness and influence. Request yours at ‘truthforlife.org/disagree.’ 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!
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August 17 · length unknownInsight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast - Love Doesn't Go There
Love Doesn't Go There admin Mon, 08/17/2026 - 12:00am We’ve all been wronged, but keeping a list of the wrongs only makes things worse. The best way to recover is to forgive.
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August 17 · length unknownGrace to You: Radio Podcast - The Silent Servant, Part 2
The cross has been called the mightiest display of God’s glory and the very center of the Christian faith. But how much do you know about what really happened at Calvary? Are you missing details that could enhance your worship Sunday after Sunday? Find out as John MacArthur continues his series called The Gospel According to God.
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August 17 · 24 minEncounter the Truth - The Christ Who Demands a Response (Part 2 of 2)
It is not possible to engage with Jesus Christ and to make no response to him. Some will respond with skepticism; some will respond with questions, but a desire to know more; others will see him for who he is, and confess that he is the Christ, the Son of the living God. How will you respond to him?
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August 17 · 9 minThe Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - When You Can't Pull Yourself Together
When life feels too heavy to handle, it can be tempting to believe we need to pull ourselves together and figure everything out on our own. But Psalm 61 gives us a different path. Sarah Frazer reminds us that when we are overwhelmed, weary, or facing a storm beyond our ability to control, we can cry out to God and trust Him to be our refuge. David’s prayer points us toward the “rock that is higher” than ourselves—a place of safety we cannot reach through our own strength. Like Peter walking on the water, we may become overwhelmed when we focus on the storm instead of Jesus. Yet Christ remains our strong tower and our hope, even when the waves continue to crash around us. Highlights Why we don’t have to pretend that everything is okay when life feels overwhelming What Psalm 61 teaches us about crying out to God in the middle of a storm Why David describes God as the “rock that is higher” than himself How remembering God’s past faithfulness can strengthen our faith during new trials What Peter’s experience walking on water teaches us about keeping our eyes on Jesus How Jesus offers refuge when we simply cannot rescue ourselves Why God invites us to stop striving and trust Him with what is too big for us Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword 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 You Can’t Pull Yourself Together By Sarah Frazer Bible Reading: “... lead me to the rock that is higher than I.” - Psalm 61:2 No one likes to admit they can’t do something. In a world filled with social media, fake news, AI images, and doctored photos, who is really telling the truth about how hard life can be? Yes, we have this sense of transparency from some people online, but we know, deep down, we don’t have the full story. No one shows all of their cares or reveals all of their struggles, sorrow, and grief. Even if these people share their sorrow, there is little hope for us who suffer silently. What if we can’t pull ourselves together? The place I have found to be completely honest, but also provide complete hope, is the Book of Psalms. In Psalm 61, we read an honest prayer, filled with heart-wrenching troubles, but it doesn’t end there. David, the author, gives us a path forward. As
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August 17 · length unknownRevive Our Hearts - Applying the Gospel to Family Life (E1)
It’s back-to-school season, and we want to send off our kids equipped with gospel truth. Emily Jensen is here to help us do just that! We’re talking mean girls, identity, compassion, and so much more. As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month: Finding Beauty in Every Season. "Finding Beauty in Every System: 30 Reflections to Start Your Day" invites women to begin each morning with quiet encouragement, biblical truth, and reminders of God’s faithfulness through every season of life. Give today
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August 17 · 20 minDaily Radio Program with Charles Stanley - In Touc... - What is the Church?
Deepen your understanding of the church as the pure and spotless bride of Christ. Donate: https://store.intouch.org/donate/general See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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August 17 · 18 minBible in a Year - Day 229 - Monday 17th August 2026
Today’s readings come from Psalm 98, 1 Corinthians 11:2-34, 2 Chronicles 7:11-9:31
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August 16 · 55 minThe Grace Message with Dr. Andrew Farley - Spiritual Warfare. Total Forgiveness. Church Discipline.
Do I have to learn every deception of the enemy to be victorious? I know God feels emotions, but what does that mean for how He treats us? How could Jesus be truly tempted if He is God? Are we forgiven by God each time we confess or all at once? What if asking for forgiveness daily just makes me feel better? Why did King Saul call upon a witch? I know someone who was kicked out of church. Is there any place for that? Did the Apostles ever do that?
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August 16 · 7 minThe Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - A Super-Practical Tip to Encounter God’s Love
How can you experience God’s love in your everyday life? Kelly Balarie shares a practical way to recognize God’s love in ordinary moments, experience His presence, and allow His love to transform how you live and love others. God’s love is more than something we learn about—it’s something we can personally experience. In this devotional, Kelly Balarie reflects on Ephesians 3:19 and the importance of moving beyond simply knowing about God’s love to intentionally looking for His presence in the ordinary moments of everyday life. Highlights Discover the difference between knowing about God’s love and personally experiencing it. Learn how ordinary moments can become reminders of God’s presence and love. Consider how phones, distractions, and the noise of the world can keep us from noticing God. See how intentionally looking for God can cultivate greater joy and awareness of His faithfulness. Reflect on how receiving God’s love enables us to love others more genuinely and sacrificially. Practice looking for God’s love in creation, circumstances, people, and everyday experiences. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword 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: A Super-Practical Tip to Encounter God’s Love By Kelly Balarie Bible Reading: “and [that you may come] to know [practically, through personal experience] the love of Christ which far surpasses [mere] knowledge [without experience], that you may be filled up [throughout your being] to all the fullness of God [so that you may have the richest experience of God’s presence in your lives, completely filled and flooded with God Himself].” – Ephesians 3:19 AMPC I wake, deep into the night hour. My mind circles one thought: All that matters is love. I can’t get my mind off this thought. Besides love? Everything else is like a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. In this midnight hour, this thought both consumes me and compels me. I understand the sobering truth; I have one life to live. This is it! One grand stage to go all out for Jesus… It is here. I don’t want the world’s conveniences, accumulation of material items, or online contempt to drive me; I want love of Christ to compel me.
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August 16 · 19 minBible in a Year - Day 228 - Sunday 16th August 2026
Today’s readings come from Proverbs 20:5-14, 1 Corinthians 10:14-11:1, 2 Chronicles 5:2-7:10
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August 15 · length unknownTruth For Life Daily Program - “Lord, I Believe”
A blind beggar’s vision was miraculously restored when he encountered Jesus—but that’s not all! This once hopeless and helpless man’s life was completely transformed. Find out what a genuine response of faith entails, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. ----------------------------------------- • Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message. • This program is part of the series A Light in the Darkness’ • Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount. • FREE AUDIOBOOK! In our polarized culture, disagreement is often seen as combative and offensive. What if there were a way to do it well? Download your free copy of The Art of Disagreeing by Gavin Ortlund and master how to disagree with kindness and influence. Request yours at ‘truthforlife.org/disagree.’ 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!