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Haven Today - What Does It Mean to Be Born Again?

In this episode, David Wollen opens God’s Word to explore what it truly means to be born again—and why it’s a message our world still desperately needs to hear.

FamilyLife Today® - Confronting Negative Self-Talk: Jamie Grace

Is your life's loudest critic living inside your own head? Based on her book Finding Quiet, singer/songwriter Jamie Grace joins Dave and Ann Wilson to unpack negative self-talk, anxiety, and the exhausting pressure to always be enough. This episode is for anyone for whom some of the hardest conversations are the ones they have with themselves. See cru.org/us/en/about/privacy FamilyLife’s Privacy Policy

Joni Eareckson Tada: Sharing Hope - Aren't You Glad Jesus Prays for You?

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Real FamilyLife® - Work at Working Harder

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Faith & Finance - Reverse Mortgages: Separating Fact From Fear with Harlan Accola

Reverse mortgages have carried a negative reputation for years, especially among Christians who are cautious about debt. But as with any financial tool, faithful stewardship calls us to understand how it works before deciding whether it belongs in a financial plan. Harlan Accola leads the reverse mortgage team at Movement Mortgage, a FaithFi underwriter. He joined the show today to explain why reverse mortgages remain controversial, how today’s Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) differs from older products, and when it might play a useful role in retirement planning. Why Are Christians Hesitant About Reverse Mortgages? For many believers, the hesitation begins with debt itself. Scripture repeatedly encourages wisdom, contentment, and caution in financial matters, so borrowing against a home's equity can feel contrary to good stewardship. There is also the lingering reputation of earlier reverse mortgage products. Many people remember stories involving high costs, confusing terms, or homeowners facing difficult circumstances later in life. Accola says those concerns are understandable. “I felt the same way in the past before I understood them,” he said. But he argues that many people are evaluating today’s federally insured reverse mortgages based on older versions of the product—or confusing them with other home-equity arrangements that work very differently. That makes it important to understand exactly which product is being considered and how its protections, costs, and obligations work. What Is a HECM? The most common type of reverse mortgage is the Home Equity Conversion Mortgage, or HECM, which is insured by the Federal Housing Administration. Unlike a traditional mortgage, a HECM generally does not require the borrower to make monthly principal and interest payments. Instead, the loan balance typically grows over time and becomes due when the borrower no longer occupies the home as a principal residence, sells the property, or dies. The homeowner still retains ownership of the home and remains responsible for obligations such as property taxes, homeowners insurance, and property maintenance. HECMs also include protections designed specifically for older homeowners. Borrowers must complete independent counseling before obtaining the loan, and the loans are non-recourse, meaning the borrower or heirs generally will not owe more than the home's value when the loan is repaid. Certain eligible non-borrowing spouses may also be able to remain in the home after the borrowing spouse dies, provided they meet program requirements. Those features make today’s HECM significantly different from some of the products that contributed to reverse mortgages’ poor reputation in earlier decades. Turning Home Equity Into Retirement Flexibility For many retirees, a home represents one of their largest assets. Yet that wealth is often difficult to use without selling the property or taking on more debt. A reverse mortgage can potentially convert a portion of that equity into accessible funds. One possible benefit is improved monthly cash flow. Eliminating a required mortgage payment could help a retiree living on reduced income balance a budget without turning to credit cards or other higher-cost borrowing. Reverse mortgage proceeds may also provide additional resources for expenses such as home repairs, healthcare, or long-term care. A HECM line of credit can offer another form of flexibility. For example, retirees may be able to draw from home equity during a market downturn rather than selling investments after they have declined in value. Used carefully, that could give an investment portfolio more time to recover. Home equity might also help preserve

Truth For Life Daily Program - Christians Grieve Too! (Part 1 of 2)

The death of a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences we may ever face. So as a believer, how should we face death and grieve loss in a way that’s decidedly different from unbelievers? That’s our topic 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 Study in 1 Thessalonians, 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!

Grace to You: Radio Podcast - Adoring God for Our Eternal Inheritance, Part 1 (B)

Can you lose your salvation in Jesus Christ? How can you be sure you haven’t lost it already? Can you even have complete assurance that you’re saved? If so, how do you get it? For answers to those and other important questions, join John MacArthur as he continues his encouraging study called Our Great Salvation.

Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Daily Podcast - Understanding the Power of Hope, Part 1

Are you in need of hope today? Are life’s ups and downs threatening to take the fight out of you or someone you love? Before you throw in the towel, join Chip as he shares how to find joy - even in the midst of really tough times. Resources Message Notes Special Offers Connect 888-333-6003 Website Chip Ingram App Instagram Facebook YouTube Partner With Us Donate Online 888-333-6003

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Focus on the Family Minute - America, Land of the Free

Tim Goeglein explains how religious freedom is a sacred right in America. Listen today's broadcast Get today's featured resource "What Really Matters" Explore more episode resources If you enjoyed listening to Focus on the Family Minute, please give us your feedback.

Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Teaching Our Children What Makes America Great

Tim Goeglein inspires parents to help their children gain appreciation for the history and civics in this great country that have made us the envy of the world. Receive a copy of the "What Really Matters" bundle and an audio download of "Teaching Our Children What Makes America Great" for your donation of any amount! Plus, receive member-exclusive benefits when you make a recurring gift today. Your monthly support helps families thrive. 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.

Insight for Living Daily Broadcast - Reassuring Hope for the Assaulted and Abused, Part 1

Selections from Job 18–19 In Job 18–19, Bildad seeks to infuse fear into Job by focusing on the terrors of death. Job courageously responds, “But as for me, I know that my Redeemer lives, and he will stand upon the earth at last” (Job 19:25). Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents lasting lessons on suffering, hope, and the assurance of salvation. Discover how to reprove another individual at the right time and in the right way. More importantly, encounter the Redeemer Job predicted many years prior to His actual arrival!

Bold Steps with Dr. Mark Jobe - Activate the Gifts Deposited in Your Life -- Part 1

Is there such a thing as false spirituality? Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe says yes, and he opens 1 Corinthians 12 with a warning about counterfeit spirituality ... and the one test that separates the real thing from a fake. Don’t miss this important test for what’s really from God ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe. Bold Steps Gift: Lee Strobel-The Case For Faith Visit or watch Mark Jobe at New Life Community Church Become a Bold Partner: https://www.moodyradio.org/donateto/boldsteps See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Running to Win - 25 Minute Edition - Myths About Money – Part 1 of 2

Jesus is our standard in giving. He made Himself nothing in order to give us everything. In this message from 2 Corinthians 8, Pastor Lutzer identifies five characteristics of the generous people at Macedonia. Why were the Macedonian believers able to give out of their severe trial and poverty? This month's special offer is available for a donation of any amount. Get yours at https://rtwoffer.com or call us at 1-888-218-9337. 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/

Running to Win - 15 Minute Edition - An Extraordinary Life – Part 1 of 4

Not all miracles are of God. Yet the works of Jesus bore an authority no force of darkness could counterfeit. In this message from Matthew 12, Pastor Lutzer explains why Jesus was accused of working through the power of Satan. Discover how Jesus' miraculous signs reveal His true identity—and why His critics were so desperate to discredit Him. 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/

A New Beginning with Greg Laurie - What Happens When Christians Pray Together - Part 1 - 25 August 2026

Tuesday on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us take a peek behind the scenes to see "What Happens When Christians Pray Together?" Ever wonder just what your prayers accomplish? It's a revealing study from the book of Acts. Support the show: https://harvest.org/resources/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

UpWords with Max Lucado on Oneplace.com - The Strategy for the Tragedy

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Thru the Bible on Oneplace.com - Matthew 26:23-75

Was Jesus ever tempted to quit—return to heaven and ask the Father to find another way to save us? He was tested in the wilderness in the beginning of His ministry, now Jesus was tested in the Garden of Gethsemane just as He was ready to give His life on the cross. Visit with Him there.

DAILY LIGHT FOR DAILY LIVING - The Choices We Make

Anne shares about choices, truth and living for God from Psalm 119:30.

Leading The Way Radio Podcast - The Willingness of Faith

In this message from They Were Just Like Us, Dr. Michael Youssef shows through Abraham’s willingness to offer Isaac that true faith is proven by loyalty to God. Saving faith trusts God’s promises without conditions and obeys even when the cost is great. Episode Description: What does loyal faith look like when obedience becomes costly? In this piercing message, Dr. Michael Youssef turns to Abraham and Isaac to show that genuine faith holds nothing back from God. Abraham trusted that God would remain faithful to His Word, even when he could not see how the promise would be fulfilled. His obedience became a powerful picture of complete surrender—and pointed forward to Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son, given for our salvation. This episode calls believers to: Repent of divided loyalties, Surrender fully to God’s will, Trust His promises without conditions, Obey when the cost is high, Intercede with faithful hearts, Live for God’s glory alone. Loyal faith listens. Loyal faith obeys. Loyal faith trusts that God always keeps His Word. Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:17–19 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

Christian Law Association - The Legal Alert - 2026 August 24