It's easy to feel like you know what you stand for until the realities of life start beating against your foundation like crashing waves. When the fears, questions, and pressures arise, will you hold firm to what you believe in or will you find yourself caught off guard and tossed around?
Are we susceptible to being deluded? Is it possible that we are placing our hope, trust, satisfaction, or identity in something as foolish as a lifeless idol? Isaiah chapter 44 speaks some blunt words about the idol builder that are good for all of us to remember.
Discipleship Parenting. What is it? Why does it matter? Does it even work? Dive into this special podcast episode where we share the first chapter of Chosen Gen's book, Discipleship Parenting Foundations . You don't have to get swept up in all the worldly pressures that try to influence you and your family. Find the courage to push back against the current of the world and stand firm as a family on the only foundation that cannot be shaken.
Have you ever tried to live by God's Word and found things only got harder? Have you started discipling your kids in their faith only to find your family feels more messy than ever? Did you try sharing your faith only to have it seemingly make no difference? Today, we have some encouragement for those of you who find yourself in tough, discouraging places: double down.
Christian friendships are such a blessing! Join us as we discuss how to develop good friendships and what it looks like to be there for one another as the body of Christ. In a world of isolation and superficial social media friendships, real life with real people who share our love for Jesus is worth fighting for.
All of us will encounter people in our lives who are hard to love. What gives us the ability to view others around us and look beyond their mess? The answer has everything to do with what you are seeing.
Our view of God changes everything. The good news doesn't mean anything unless we first understand the character of God. In a world where mankind is elevated and pride is celebrated, we often need to be humbled. As we look at God in all His holiness, that is exactly what we experience in our lives.
How would you describe the way your family treats each other? For many of us, we could summarize our daily interactions as a struggle not to "bite and devour" one another with our words and actions. Yet it doesn't have to be this way! As Christians, we can be families bearing the fruit of the Spirit in our lives. In this podcast episode, we discuss how to be a fruitful family.
How do Christians stand firm while suffering for their faith in hostile and restricted nations? Why does it matter that we hear their stories and also share them with our kids? Join us as we talk with Todd Nettleton, host of The Voice of the Martyrs Radio , about the blessing of learning about our persecuted brothers and sisters in Christ and his new book, "When Faith is Forbidden: 40 Days on the Frontlines with Persecuted Christians."
Jesus' life was all about doing God's will, no matter what the cost. As His followers, Jesus taught us to pray for the same thing. Is this the evident desire of the Church? As Christians, is a defining trait this burden and heart to see God's will done in every area of our lives? Let's seek God and pray that He would make this so throughout the entire body of Christ.
The world is broken. The Church is divided. Families are a mess. Can we even come back from here? How do we start seeing believers strong in the faith, alive, and living boldly for Jesus in the world? How do we embolden parents to disciple their kids? It's time to rend our hearts.
Do you have spiritual discernment? Join us as we talk about why this is such a critical trait of mature believers and how spiritual discernment grows in our lives.
We are kicking off this new year with a special guest who shares our heart and burden for the next generation. Join us as we talk with Ken Ham, founder of Answers in Genesis, about his new book Will They Stand? . We discuss how parents can raise kids ready to stand strong in their faith as they face the giants of the culture they live in.
So many prophecies were fulfilled with the birth of Jesus, the promised Messiah. At the moment of God's perfect timing, Jesus came. Before His ascension into heaven, Jesus tells us that He will come again. Countless prophecies speak of this second coming and Jesus tells us in the book of Revelation, "Behold, I am coming soon!" We can be sure that at the perfect timing, Jesus will come back as our conquering King to make all things new. So, as His redeemed children, let's not be caught off guard,...
Daniel, Isaiah, and repentance, oh my! Let's get ready for Christmas this week by getting our hearts in the right place.
The Bible shows us that we can have confidence that God is with us and working all things for our good even when life feels chaotic. As we walk through a season that has thrown some curve balls our way, we hope the daily reminders God has been giving us through our time in the Bible are as encouraging to you as they have been to us.
We can all understand that compromise in our walk of faith is not a good thing. But in the moment of decision, compromise often feels so small and inconsequential. Yet we must realize there is a very serious, unseen danger to compromise. This is a critical topic every Christian needs to hear.
One day we are feeling great and full of joy. Then the very next day arrives and we find ourselves dealing with discouragement, defeat, and frustration. As Christians, how can we avoid this day-to-day roller coaster ride? How do we live in a consistent place of gladness, contentment, and peace? On today's episode, we take a look at the knockout punch to life's discouragement.
The nation is divided and, even more concerning, so is the Christian Church in America. As the body of Christ, we must unite. So how are we going to do it? What needs to be done to bring us together once again?
Head knowledge can only get you so far. There is a point where you have to begin putting what you've learned into practice in real life. This is true in our faith as well. As disciples of Jesus, we are called to know God's Word, but also to live it out. This is much easier said than done. So how do we do this and what can we expect as a result?
Are you feeling tempted to give up? Are you struggling to keep pressing on in the things God has called you to do? Are you worried that victory is never coming? Don't give up. Press on! What you are doing matters and God's Word is full of the truths we need to stay the course.
Israel was chosen out of all the nations of the world to be God's special possession. He was their God and they were His people. And yet, we see them continually turn away from Him and follow the idolatry of the people around them. So God, through the prophet Ezekiel, addresses their unfaithfulness to Him. This a heartbreaking account that is reminiscent of another story I think you will find familiar.
As Christians living in a sexually crazed culture, it's important we understand that sex is actually God's creation! It is a good, beautiful blessing to be shared by a husband and wife! As sinful humans in a broken world, God's awesome gift often becomes skewed, broken and dirty. How do we fight for God's design and take back the amazing blessing of sex in our marriages?
Our natural tendency is to focus on ourselves. The messages of the world only serve to add to our self-centered mindset. Yet we were made to worship something much greater than ourselves. We were made to praise and glorify our amazing God. Join us as we discuss the joy of worship and ways to develop a life focused on glorifying God.
It is not good to be malnourished. Yet the reality is that much of the Christian Church in America is exactly that. We are hungry and our lives show it. So what exactly are we talking about and what is the nourishment Christians need so badly?
So what do you think about? What thoughts, desires, hopes, and dreams flood your mind each day? What we think about is a strong driving factor of the actions of our lives, so there is no more critical topic to discuss today than what is filling our minds.
Our words have incredible power. They can speak life-giving hope that builds others up, or destructive and hurtful barbs that wound a person for far too long. How do we control our tongues and why is this so critical as Christians? Join us as we discuss how we can be people that speak life to others.
Throughout history, young people have played pivotal roles in it. Kids are capable of so much more than we realize. God has wonderfully created them with a specific purpose. The kids sitting around your dining table tonight will impact the world they live in. So, Christian parents, what are we doing to encourage and equip them as the next generation of history makers?
Jesus declares that He is both the bread of life and living water. In Him, we no longer need to hunger or thirst for righteousness because it is ours through faith. What an incredible gift! Yet Christians, Jesus is even more than that. He is everything. When we understand this incredible truth, we can live life fully satisfied.
You were made to be an adventurer! Your Savior is calling out, "Follow me." Let's go. Let's walk through this life following him wherever he leads. Tune in today and be inspired to be adventurers on the journey of a lifetime.
