Join the millions who listen to the lively messages of Chuck Swindoll, a down-to-earth pastor who communicates God’s truth in understandable and practical terms—with a good dose of humor thrown in. Chuck’s messages help you apply the Bible to your own life.
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Chuck Swindoll Insight For Living Ministries Podcasts
Life can be unexpected, messy, and painful. At some point in your life you will need care on some level, and you will be called to provide care for others who are suffering mentally, spiritually, or physically. Colleen Swindoll-Thompson, daughter of well-loved Pastor Chuck Swindoll and director of Insight for Living’s Reframing Ministries, has an unwavering passion to encourage and equip caregivers and their families with truths and tools that help them live well, regardless of life’s ever-c ...
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Straight Talk about Responsibility, Part 1
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37:14Romans 10:1–21 While Romans 9 focuses on the sovereignty of God, Romans 10 emphasizes our freedom to accept or reject God’s offer. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the need for faith and our responsibility to share the gospel with others. Because it is offered to all, people are responsible to respond. If you believe, share it with oth…
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Straight Talk about Predestination, Part 2
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36:45Romans 9:1–33 Although sometimes challenging to understand, sound theology remains vital for navigating the Christian life. It’s like true north on a compass, showing us the right direction and helping us correct our heading when we drift off course. Examine Romans 9 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to understand four great truths on predestination. Refl…
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Straight Talk about Predestination, Part 1
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36:54Romans 9:1–33 Although sometimes challenging to understand, sound theology remains vital for navigating the Christian life. It’s like true north on a compass, showing us the right direction and helping us correct our heading when we drift off course. Examine Romans 9 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to understand four great truths on predestination. Refl…
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Romans 9:1–4, 6–7; 10:1–4, 11–12, 14–15; 11:1–8, 11, 33–36 In Romans 9–11, Paul addresses the questions his Jewish audience would’ve been asking. While at times difficult to understand, these chapters point to the sovereignty, justice, and faithfulness of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains how God has not ignored His chosen people nor forgotten Hi…
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Romans 9:1–4, 6–7; 10:1–4, 11–12, 14–15; 11:1–8, 11, 33–36 In Romans 9–11, Paul addresses the questions his Jewish audience would’ve been asking. While at times difficult to understand, these chapters point to the sovereignty, justice, and faithfulness of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains how God has not ignored His chosen people nor forgotten Hi…
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No matter what tribulations or tragedies come, Christians are victorious over them. How? Because God is for us. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on the great truths found in Romans 8:31–39. Discover the magnificence of a God who is for you and with you always. Believe that you are more than a conqueror over any of your circumstances. …
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Stalking, rape, harassment, trauma, murder . . . these words represent the enormous reality that domestic violence has become a global epidemic. The National Coalition Against Domestic Violence defines domestic violence as . . . Willful intimidation, physical assault, battery, sexual assault, and/or other abusive behavior as part of a systematic pa…
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No matter what tribulations or tragedies come, Christians are victorious over them. How? Because God is for us. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on the great truths found in Romans 8:31–39. Discover the magnificence of a God who is for you and with you always. Believe that you are more than a conqueror over any of your circumstances. …
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God knows the struggles you face. In fact, they are part of His good plan. Examine with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the providence of God. Discover how God’s sovereign hand guides all things for His good purposes and glory. Better understand this reassuring truth that “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love” Him (Romans 8:2…
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God knows the struggles you face. In fact, they are part of His good plan. Examine with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the providence of God. Discover how God’s sovereign hand guides all things for His good purposes and glory. Better understand this reassuring truth that “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love” Him (Romans 8:2…
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Suffering is a part of God’s path to glory. But Christians rightfully long for the day when suffering will cease. We groan along with creation for Christ to return and restore all things. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll more about the “groaning” found in Romans 8. Learn how the future and eternal glory awaiting the Christian far surpasses the a…
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Suffering is a part of God’s path to glory. But Christians rightfully long for the day when suffering will cease. We groan along with creation for Christ to return and restore all things. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll more about the “groaning” found in Romans 8. Learn how the future and eternal glory awaiting the Christian far surpasses the a…
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Cultivating a Spirit-Controlled Life, Part 2
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27:30Paul desires for all Christians to experience God’s leading and fearless intimacy with Him every day. While not always easy, choosing obedience and Spirit-led living brings blessing. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach how a Spirit-controlled mind-set leads to abundant life (Romans 8). Examine the changes that occur when the Holy Spirit is …
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Cultivating a Spirit-Controlled Life, Part 1
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27:39Paul desires for all Christians to experience God’s leading and fearless intimacy with Him every day. While not always easy, choosing obedience and Spirit-led living brings blessing. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach how a Spirit-controlled mind-set leads to abundant life (Romans 8). Examine the changes that occur when the Holy Spirit is …
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According to the apostle Paul, “Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace” (Romans 8:6). In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll compares a life of walking by the flesh versus walking by the Spirit. By surrendering control to the Holy Spirit, believers can live free …
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According to the apostle Paul, “Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace” (Romans 8:6). In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll compares a life of walking by the flesh versus walking by the Spirit. By surrendering control to the Holy Spirit, believers can live free …
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Journey into the refreshment of Romans 8 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. After learning about sin, the law, and the wretchedness of humankind, this chapter comes like a breath of clean, cool mountain air. If you feel condemned or hopeless, then tune in to this encouraging message. Explore your security in Christ and the Spirit’s empowerment in your lif…
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Have you ever wondered why you feel stuck? Trapped in depression, darkness, unhealthy patterns, or harmful behaviors? Are you curious why certain situations trigger you? Join Colleen Swindoll-Thompson and one of Billboard’s Top 5 female Christian artists for the last two years, Tasha Layton, as they discuss some of Tasha’s story of emotional healin…
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Journey into the refreshment of Romans 8 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. After learning about sin, the law, and the wretchedness of humankind, this chapter comes like a breath of clean, cool mountain air. If you feel condemned or hopeless, then tune in to this encouraging message. Explore your security in Christ and the Spirit’s empowerment in your lif…
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Portrait of a Struggling Christian, Part 2
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36:07It’s impossible to ignore our sin. Our flesh continually battles the new nature given to us in Christ. While our internal struggle can feel discouraging, there is hope for victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Further explore sin and the law from Romans 7 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Discover why Christians still battle sin after trusting in Jesus …
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Portrait of a Struggling Christian, Part 1
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37:12It’s impossible to ignore our sin. Our flesh continually battles the new nature given to us in Christ. While our internal struggle can feel discouraging, there is hope for victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Further explore sin and the law from Romans 7 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Discover why Christians still battle sin after trusting in Jesus …
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Believers have been freed from the power and control of sin. They have a new master named Jesus and the joy of fellowship with God today—an eternal kind of life, now. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on sin, grace, and sanctification from Romans 6. Whose slave are you? Enjoy the abundant life offered in Christ today!…
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Colleen’s family has been on a healing journey with their youngest adult son who has a number of complex physical diagnoses, along with disabilities and other challenges. Through the struggle, the unknown, and the lack of answers from traditional western medicine, they found the help and benefits of functional medicine. Colleen Swindoll-Thompson ha…
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Seeing God’s Purpose and Promises through Blind Eyes
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1:08:43We’ve all said a time or two, “Adulting is hard!” Daily traffic, kids crying, constant negative news, bills to pay, laundry to fold, food to cook . . . we’re all driven to distraction. Sadly, such distractions also limit our focus on what’s vitally important. In fact, have you stopped recently to ask yourself what […] Read complete post.…
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An Interview with John TownsendBy Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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Have you ever felt like your prayers were inadequate? So many of us feel like we are “bad” at praying, yet that is exactly Satan’s goal: to bring doubt and do what he can to separate us from our heavenly Father. Join Colleen Swindoll Thompson and author and ministry leader Addison Bevere, as they dive […] Read complete post.…
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An Interview with Jaime JamgochianBy Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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How to Make Peace with an Unexpected Life
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52:25An Interview with Michele CushattBy Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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Tools for Those in Need of Mental Health Support
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1:04:29An Interview with Joe PadillaBy Colleen Swindoll Thompson
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How We Navigate Hills and Valleys in Our Marriage
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46:16Is your life or marriage at a bend in the road? At that place where a life event has left you unable to see a clear path in front of you, and you know that your response could make you or break you at any moment? Colleen Swindoll Thompson and her husband, Toban, understand rocky […] Read complete post.…
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