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The mission of Heartfelt Radio is to make Jesus Christ known—through broadcast and multimedia—to the northeast Ohio community and beyond. Our purpose is to be a resource that informs the public while edifying, encouraging, and equipping believers through biblical teaching and uplifting music that glorifies God.

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  • Today · 14 min

    The Christian Working Woman - Integrity in the Marketplace Part 2

    For many years I traveled around this country teaching business seminars mostly in customer service and communication areas. What I taught were principles based on the Bible. My job was to teach something that would work, and I know from experience that Bible-based principles work. And they work in American business just as effectively as anywhere else. Usually, when we see people who operate without integrity, they have a very short-term perspective, and their lack of integrity will always come back to haunt them long-term. Living our lives by biblical principles allows us to sleep good at night, because we know they will prove right in the end. Proverbs 21:21 tells us, Whoever pursues righteousness and love finds life, prosperity and honor. In part one, we defined pursuing righteousness as always trying to do the right thing. But what is the right thing? We must have a standard, right? Today, everyone wants to use their own definition of the right thing. It’s called situational ethics—the ethics depend on the situation. But we’ve discovered this doesn’t work so well. And American businesspeople are starting to realize we need some unshakable and immovable values and codes of conduct to be successful! There’s no doubt God’s Word gives us that standard, and as Christians in the marketplace, we can go to it with any dilemma we face and find guidance to know what the right thing is. Then, of course, it becomes our responsibility to obey and put it in practice, regardless of the results. To bring this right down where we all live, we’ll look at two more real-life case studies and see how God’s Word applies in these ethical choices. Case #2 You work for a manager who has a large ego and feels threatened by anyone who makes suggestions for improvement. You have an idea for a change in procedures which would improve the department’s efficiency, save money, and serve customers better. It would also make life on the job more pleasant for everyone in the department. Your colleagues agree, but you must have your manager’s approval to make it work. If you want to get his approval, you know you must make him think it’s his idea. If you simply present it as your idea, with your rationale, it is not likely to be approved. So, you’re thinking of ways to do this, but you’re concerned your plan may border on deceit and dishonesty. However, you’re also concerned with getting the job done. Is there a problem here with honesty? Is this manipulative? If so, is this wrong? Here’s a passage that gives us some guidance in this decision: I am sending you out like sheep among wolves. Therefore be as shrewd as snakes and as innocent as doves (Matthew 10:16). You know, as we practice integrity in a world which often doesn’t, we are exposed, and we may appear to be naive and simple—like sheep, operating in

  • Today · 4 min

    Keys for Kids - daily devotions and Bible stories ... - Love Like Muffin’s

    Read: Luke 6:27-36 “Muffie!” yelled two-year-old Reya as she toddled into the living room. She plunked down on the floor next to Muffin, the family dog. Reya reached out a chubby hand and pulled Muffin’s fluffy brown tail. Muffin didn’t bite or even growl. She just moved away as quickly as she could, lying down by the fireplace. Reya followed. She tugged on Muffin’s ear. “Nice doggie,” she cooed. Muffin still didn’t growl or bite. Instead, she licked Reya’s knee with her rough tongue. “Careful, Reya,” said Mom. She walked over, gently loosened the little girl’s hand, and helped her stroke the dog’s head. “Be nice to Muffin.” “Why does Muffin put up with all that torture?” asked Charlotte, who was sitting on the sofa with a book. “No matter how many times Reya pulls her tail or ears, Muffin puts up with it and doesn’t even growl at her.” “Muffin loves Reya, just like she loves the rest of our family,” Mom replied. Charlotte nodded. “Muffin sure is a good dog. I wouldn’t be so nice if I were her!” “We’re blessed to have a faithful dog who is so loving and patient with Reya,” said Mom. She smiled as Reya laid her head down on Muffin’s back. “Muffin is a good example of how we all should treat other people—even those who don’t treat us well.” “Like when people are mean to us?” Charlotte asked. “Yes,” said Mom. “We need to do what the Bible teaches and show them love. Instead of trying to get even, we need to talk with them and resolve our issues in a calm way. Many times, people who hurt us don’t mean to—just like Reya doesn’t mean to hurt Muffin. But even when they’re mean to us on purpose, Jesus wants us to do good to them. He died to save us from sin when we were His enemies, and He wants us to treat others with the same kind of love. It’s not easy, but He promises to help us show His love to everyone.” Charlotte smiled. “Love like Muffin’s?” Mom smiled too. “Love even greater than that. Jesus is the only one who can give us humans the kind of love we need to treat others the way we’d like to be treated ourselves.” –Wanda E. Brunstetter How about you? Do you treat others the way you’d want to be treated? The key verse for today is called the Golden Rule, and it’s one of Jesus’s greatest commands. It can be hard to follow when someone treats you badly, but remember that Jesus was treated badly too. He died on a cross so He could save you! Trust Him to fill your heart with His love so you can treat others the way He would. Today’s key verse: Do for other people what you would like to have them do for you. Luke 6:31 (NLV) Today’s key thought: Love like Jesus

  • Today

    Our Daily Bread Podcast | Our Daily Bread - Impacting Generations

    During basketball practice, Enrique’s dad asked him and his friend to show the team how to pass the ball correctly. Enrique had practiced for weeks but feared messing up. He prayed, completed the drill, and said, “Thank You, Lord!” Later, his dad said, “I’m proud of you for working hard, Son. But I’m prouder that you prayed and praised God.” Enrique shrugged and said, “I just did what you do.” Throughout history, God has worked through healthy cross-generational relationships. Sharing His decrees and laws with the Israelites, He said not to add to them nor subtract from them (Deuteronomy 4:1-2). “Observe them carefully,” God said, “for this will show your wisdom and understanding to the nations” (v. 6). But God wasn’t only interested in how others perceived His people. He said, “Teach them to your children and to their children after them” (v. 9). Why? So that they “may learn to revere” God and teach “their children” about Him (v. 10). We don’t have to be parents or serve in children’s ministry to share our Spirit-empowered faith with younger people. Whether we’re praying for a younger person or a young family, providing resources to nurture spiritual growth, or offering encouragement, God uses our healthy cross-generational relationships to impact generations to come.

  • Yesterday · 23 min

    First Person with Wayne Shepherd - Babbie Mason

    Babbie Mason once wanted to sing for Motown. Now an award-winning singer-songwriter, author, conference speaker, and TV host, she joins Wayne Shepherd in conversation. (click for more…) Website: https://babbie.com Babbie Mason recounts growing up in Jackson, Michigan, as the daughter of a pastor, where church was the center of family life and she began playing piano and leading music at her father's church by age nine. As a young adult she was drawn toward Motown-style secular music and sang in bars and clubs, but felt persistent conviction from the Holy Spirit; a pivotal moment came in a college snack bar, where a bowl of cooling soup and a Bible verse about being "lukewarm" led her to fully surrender her life and career to Christ. She went on to record albums with Word Records and Spring Hill Music over a career now spanning 40 years. Mason also shares a memorable story from her book Each One Reach One about spontaneously singing "Amazing Grace" in a Piggly Wiggly grocery store, which led to a chain of encounters where she prayed for strangers' needs — illustrating her larger message that kindness and sensitivity to others can open doors to sharing faith. She closes by discussing mentorship, her Inner Circle worship conferences for songwriters, and her desire to fully use her God-given gifts. NEXT WEEK: Rob Elliot Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company: FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting Company P.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007 Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

  • Yesterday · 42 min

    Faith & Finance Live - Wisdom Over Wealth

    It's often said that wisdom may create wealth, but wealth rarely creates wisdom. What's more valuable: wisdom or wealth? Before you respond, consider that wealth is fleeting, but wisdom is enduring. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and John Cortines talk about why wisdom over wealth is always the right choice. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here. To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here. To learn more about Rob West, click here. To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

  • Yesterday · 1 hr 5 min

    Breakpoint - Prison Fellowship Celebrates 50 Years, The Story of Family. And the Growing Problem of Aging Alone

    An organization started by Chuck Colson celebrates 50 years of caring for inmates and their families. An online video reveals how much family means to children. And who is going to care for the growing number of people aging alone? Segment 1 – Prison Fellowship's 50th Anniversary; The Story of Family Prison Fellowship They Loved Me Without Looking video Segment 2 – Solo Aging NPR article on solo aging Segment 3 – Revealing Oxford Debate

  • Yesterday

    Tony Evans' Sermons - Audio - Reversing the Addiction Curse

    Whether it's drugs, alcohol, or just too much food or TV, many of us get caught up in behaviors we can't seem to stop—even though we've tried. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains why our efforts at self-improvement fail, and how we can break the cycle that keeps us trapped.

  • Yesterday · 53 min

    The Public Square® - TPS 60: "That Hideous Strength"

    Have you read C.S. Lewis' sci-fi fantasy That Hideous Strength? The Public Square® team just did and this week they discuss how its concepts relate to the current tech crisis we're in. This episode is a rebroadcast from our series on The Circle. Topic: Books The Public Square® Long Format Program with hosts Wayne Shepherd and Dave Zanotti. thepublicsquare.com Release Date: Friday, August 6th, 2026

  • Yesterday · 2 min

    The Public Square - Two Minute Daily - The Spectre of Communism

    We started this set of broadcasts in trouble, and it's only getting worse! Why is it important to have conversations about subjects that make us uncomfortable? Tune in to The Public Square® today to hear more. Topic: Politics The Public Square® with host Dave Zanotti thepublicsquare.com Air Date: Friday, August 7, 2026

  • Yesterday

    Answers with Ken Ham - Dragon Legends

    This is Ken Ham, on a mission to strengthen the global church with God’s Word. Many cultures have legends of beasts we call dragons. The Australian aborigines have legends of a lake monster that sounds surprisingly like a plesiosaur. The Babylonians carved creatures that look like reptiles on four legs. Herodotus, an ancient Greek writer, described flying serpents he saw in Egypt that had bat-like wings. What are these people describing? Well, they sound an awful lot like dinosaurs, marine reptiles, and pterosaurs! This makes sense in a biblical worldview. All these creatures were created during creation week, along with man. Man lived with dinosaurs, and dragon legends could be the memories of this time. Dig Deeper Dragons: Fact or Fable? What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs?

  • Yesterday · 25 min

    Leading The Way Radio Podcast - Deepening Relationship

    God’s names are not empty titles. They reveal who He is and invite His people to trust, worship, and obey Him. In this message from Empowered by Praise, Dr. Michael Youssef teaches that praising the names of God strengthens the believer’s relationship with Him. From Yahweh our Provider to Yahweh our Righteousness, every name reveals God’s faithfulness and points to Jesus Christ, who alone gives peace, holiness, salvation, and victory. This episode calls believers to: Repent of self-reliance and disobedience, Praise God for His revealed character, Lift high His holy names each day, Strengthen prayer and intercession, Stand firm in unshakable Gospel Truth. When believers praise God by name, they remember His promises, depend on His power, and grow in faithful obedience to Christ. Scripture Focus: Jeremiah 23:6 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

  • Yesterday · 18 min

    Pastor Rick's Daily Hope - From Overwhelmed to Overflowing - Part 1

    Do you have a shortage mindset or a surplus mindset? A surplus mindset recognizes that God supplies more than enough to meet everyone's needs at the same time. Don't miss Pastor Rick's teaching on how to develop this mindset so you can experience God's goodness every day.