Best Stuff Dot Life Podcasts (2025)

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Paper Walls, Part 4 - "The Five Step Plan" 28:11

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Five steps to punching through your paper walls. Support Your Move with a tax-deductible gift: http://yourmove.is/give/ Get conversation starters based on this episode: https://bit.ly/3uUcluH Sign up for exclusive email content every month: https://bit.ly/32SQKoE Find more episodes and other free resources on our website: yourmove.is Check us out o…

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Why do we like to scare ourselves? - Adam Holz | What is your part when emotionally hurting people come to your church - Shaunti Feldhahn 48:46

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With Halloween and horror movies in abundance already, Plugged In's Adam Holz reflects on why we like to scare ourselves. He also looks at why teens are so lonely. Then: hurting people are coming to your church, and they don't just need "professional help." Shaunti Feldhahn, author of "When Hurting People Come to Church," talks about how pastors an…

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Using news to point people to Jesus - Carmen LaBerge | Is there a TikTok deal? - Chris Martin 48:58

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Along with her Friday Farm Report, Carmen looks at news around the former Vice President's book tour and a very ancient skull of a human found in China and how we can use them in our conversations in a way that point peoplel to God. Social media expert Chris Martin, author of "The Wolf in Their Pockets," addresses the report that there may be a dea…

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Spiritual and physical upport for traumatized veterans - Damon Friedman | Revealing the dots so they can be connected - Collin Hansen 49:12

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With Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Damon Friedman of SOF Missions joins us to talk about the unique challenges physically, emotionally and spiritually of veteran. He offers hope for those dealing with suicide ideation. Collin Hansen of The Gospel Coalition and the Keller Center for Cultural Apologetics talks about the new resource "The Gospel…

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Does using AI lead to more unethical behavior? - Austin Gravley | I believe in God the Father Almighty - Alfonso Espinosa 48:48

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Austin Gravley of Digital Babylon and the What Would Jesus Tech podcast, talks about recent research pointing how large language model generative AI usage seems to be leading users to increasing unethical behavior. He also explains what Discord is. Pastor Alfonso Espinosa, author of "Contending for Christ Through the Creed," start taking us through…

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Maturing in Christ can be boring. That's ok - Jeremy Spring | A surprising path to resilient happiness - Bobby Jamieson 49:09

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Faith Radio listener Jeremy Spring, author of "Gloriously Boring Christianity," talks about his life, how he looked early on for stuff to wow him, only to find that growing to be more Christ-like is often can seem mundane, but still amazing. Bobby Jamieson, author of "Everything is Never Enough," takes us to the book of Ecclesiasties, challenging o…

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New people in your church? How do you disciple them? - Daryl Crouch | You are the curriculum! - Carmen LaBerge 48:52

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Pastor Daryl Crouch, who also serves with Everyone's Wilson, helps you see the new people in your church: the new believers, the transplants and the seekers. How are you helping them grow to be more like Jesus. Then, Carmen reminds us that discipleship is not a matter of taking a course in Sunday School. Like Jesus was to His disciples, we need to …

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Connecting Your Dots on Your Own Doing Good Journey | Mabel Sieh 46:22

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She speaks about letting go of the need to control every detail and instead staying open to life’s surprises. “The older I get, the more I feel, there’s just so much you can plan, but so much more you can’t”, she says. Constant change, acceleration, ambitions and aspirations, so many of us are trying to... The post Connecting Your Dots on Your Own …

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Tylenol, autism, COVID, and trying to discern the truth - Dr. Bret Nicks | Talking about the stuff we don't what to talk about, but need to - Mike Novotny 48:58

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Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Bret Nicks addresses recent news around autism studies and COVID vaccines. How do you find out what's real in medicine and fitness? Time of Grace's Mike Novotny, author of "How to Talk Taboo," encourages us to be brave both in confessing our sins and confronting others in their sin with a eye toward Go…

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Erika Kirk and the transformative power of forgiveness - Nick Pitts | What does recognition of a Palestinian state really mean? - Luke Moon 48:45

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The Briefing's Nick Pitts reflects on the Charlie Kirk memorial service and the powerful moment of his bereaved wife Erika offering forgiveness to his accused assasin. Luke Moon of The Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about his experience being at the Charlie Kirk memorial, plus brings perspective to the recent declaration by some countries…

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You never know who you are until you encounter who you're not - Jermaine Wilson | Hope in the midst of a crisis of identity among Gen Z - John Plake 48:44

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Jermaine Wilson, Justice Ambassador for Prison Fellowship, shares his story of how God redeemed his life from crime and drugs through Prison Fellowship, how he went on to be mayor of Leavenworth, KS. Now he serves as with Prison Fellowship. The American Bible Society's John Plake talks about the crisis of identity that has gripped our culture, espe…

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Are you planning for your funeral? - Carmen LaBerge | Being a people of light and life in a nihilistic world - Daniel Bennett 48:55

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In thinking about the memorial service for Charlie Kirk and all the planning that went into it, Carmen asks, "are you planning for your funeral?" Yes, it's a loving thing to do for those you leave behind. Beyond that, what message do you want communicate? Political scientist Daniel Bennett talks about the challenge of living in a world gripped by n…

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Paper Walls, Part 3 - "Free to See" 29:13

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Excuses are just lies we tell ourselves about ourselves. But if we never admit the truth, we’ll excuse our lives away. Support Your Move with a tax-deductible gift: http://yourmove.is/give/ Get conversation starters based on this episode: https://bit.ly/3WaSZgU Sign up for exclusive email content every month: https://bit.ly/32SQKoE Find more episod…

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Are our entertainment choices helping to break our society? - Adam Holz | The toys we play with and what God made - Carmen LaBerge 48:46

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Plugged In's Adam Holz talks about how we get desensitized by much of our entertainment choices and how that is collectively affecting our society. Plus, Adam offers review of "A Big Bold Beautiful Journey" and "The Senior." Then, Carmen looks are some new items lighter news items, including the inclusion of "snow" in this year's Toy Hall of Fall l…

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Sending seeds, not flowers, to a funeral - Thann Bennett | Having patience with those reconstructing their faith - Daniel DeWitt 48:58

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The Equipped Newsletter's Thann Bennett reflects on a beautiful bouquet of flowers that came from seeds given when his mother-in-law passed away. At time of sorrow and pain, understand that God will make all things beautiful in its time. Apologist Daniel DeWitt of Theolatte reflects on his relationships with several well known Christian hip-hop and…

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Prayers when you don't know what to pray - Carol McLeod | You are not what you do - Jason Romano 49:08

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We all go through seasons of life when prayer comes hard. We don't know what to pray? Bible teacher Carol McLeod shares 9 powerful prayers using God's word to help us turn to God. Jason Romano of Sports Spectrum talks about some of the players in the high stress world of sports who find strength knowing their indentity in Christ. Faith Radio podcas…

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The freedom of speech is not absolute - Mark Caleb Smith | Celebrating the love of the man on the middle cross - Alistair Begg 48:47

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In the wake of the assasination of Charlie Kirk, people have been speaking out with a variety of perpectives. Some have lost jobs because of their comments. Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith weighs in. He also address the topic of a threatened government crackdown on "hate speech." Alistair Begg, speaker on Truth for Life, joins us to help us re…

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Feeling like a fish out of water - Bill English | Cultivating a home a family wants to return to - Jessica Smartt 49:07

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After reading a recent op-ed co-authored by Dr. Corbin Hoorbeek of The University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Dr. Suzanne Rivera of Macalester College about what their doing for a "more perfect union," talks with Bill English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching talks about what it can feel like to feel out of place at work or even in churc…

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Living and loving on mission for a special needs child - Adam and Christina Hannan | See something, say something - Carmen LaBerge 48:54

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Christina Hannan of Praying Through Scripture Podcast and her husband Adam share about parenting their special needs daughter who will likely have a very short life, their second child with this rare disorder. What does living on mission for their daughter look like? Carmen Laberge then starts talking about the timeline of social media and personal…

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Allegiance to God and love of country - Dan Darling | Suicide and debugging our narrative code - Rick Lawrence 48:59

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Cultural analyst Daniel Darling, author of "In Defense of Christian Patriotism," offers a balance to what it means to be a faithful member of God's Kingdom while also loving the country God has placed you well. Vibrant Faith's Rick Lawrence, author of "The Suicide Solution: Finding Your Way Out of Darkness," talks about how help those dealing with …

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Speaking the truth in love in divisive times - Adam Carrington | Reflections of Christian leaders about the murder of Charlie Kirk - 48:43

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Political scientist Adam Carrington talks about the power of being a defusing voice amid the rancor of hate in our politics, pointing people to the love and peace of Christ. He also addresses the blurred lines of news and religion happening by the members of the Federal Government. CBN News Faith Wire's Billy Hallowell recounts the responses of var…

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BONUS - Charlie Kirk. Who we are now. Who we want to be. 8:01

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Carmen LaBerge reflects on the last several days since the assasination of Charlie Kirk. There's a lot of talk about who we as Americans re as a nation. But who do we want to be as a nation? Is there a possibility of a turning point?

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Finding the balance of Truth and Love - Josh Moody | Am I God's geode? - Jennifer Hayden Stokes 48:45

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Pastor Josh Moody of God Centered Life helps us look at the current situation we find ourselves in, and how as followers of Jesus we need to truly understand God's love and truth, and how we need to walk in that balance among those around us. Jennifer Hayden Stokes, author of "The Pioneer's Way," talked about geodes, those things that look like an …

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Deflecting the glory to where it belongs - Kent Chevalier | Charlie sent me - Carmen LaBerge 48:57

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Pittsburgh Steelers' player chaplain Kent Chevalier talks about shepherding players in the high intensity world of the NFL, helping the players and their families know that they are not defined by who the world says they are, but who God says they are. Carmen about how in light of the assasination of Charlie Kirk, over the weekend many young people…

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Paper Walls, Part 2 - "Not Buying It" 29:25

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Our reasons are usually just excuses in disguise. Over time, these excuses begin telling us what we can and can’t do, and ultimately, they cause us to miss out on something great. Support Your Move with a tax-deductible gift: http://yourmove.is/give/ Get conversation starters based on this episode: https://bit.ly/3V1R6BB Sign up for exclusive email…

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Charlie Kirk's death and being our own media gatekeepers - Adam Holz | God, when everything seems to be against you - Joshua Butler 48:49

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Guest host Thann Bennett and Plugged In's Adam Holz reflect on the fact that unlike the 9/11 attack 24 years ago, most learned of the death of Charlie Kirk, and the graphic video of his death, on social media. How do you process? How do you guard your heart and mind from graphic footage? Pastor Joshua Butler, author of "God is On Your Side," reflec…

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The significance of singleness - Dani Treweek | Since Meta won't, we need to - Chris Martin 49:00

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Guest host Thann Bennett talks with Dani Treweek, author of "Single Ever After," about that both marriage and singleness have a deeper significance, as signposts to a deeper reality we'll experience in God's coming kingdom. Social media expert Chris Martin talks about how Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instragram, continues to let childre…

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BONUS: Who would Jesus be running toward after Charlie Kirk's death? - Camen LaBerge 8:56

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Has a generation reached a turning point? Carmen Laberge took time this morning from her vacation to return to her show, and talked with guest host Thann Bennett about the shooting death of Charlie Kirk on September 10th.

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Courageous conversations about sex and marriage - April Readlinger | Remembering Charlie Kirk and being a people of hope - Carmen LaBerge | Doing a Bible fly-over - Colin Smith 49:11

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Guest host Thann Bennett talks with April Readlinger of Canavox, editor of "Courageous Conversations," about the challenge and need to engage others, especially college age persons, around God's natural law design for human sexuality. Carmen LaBerge joins Thann briefly to help process the news of Charlie Kirks' assasination. Plus, Colin Smith of Op…

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a Faith that risks - Nina Schmidgall | Being the community of Jesus - Joshua Symonette 48:48

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Guest host Thann Bennett talks with his friend Nina Schnmidgall of National Community Church, author of "Praying Circle Around Your Marriage," about during the hard times how faith helps to discern truth, risk for God, and to let go. Plus, former NFL player Joshua Symonette, pastor of Hopeville Church and of A Fearless Life, talks about how we need…

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Churches showing radical hospitality to the homeless - Gabrielle Clowdus | Walking in truth and love with loved ones identitifying as transgender - Denise Shick 49:05

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Gabrielle Clowdus of Settled talks about how a diverse group of churches are showing love to the homeless by welcoming them to live in micro-homes on their church property and enfolding them into their families. Denise Shick, author of "Out of Darkness and Into the Light," talks about her journey with a father who claimed to be a woman, and now rea…

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Dealing with human trafficking in your community - Daryl Crouch | Doing WHAT Jesus would AS Jesus would - Carmen LaBerge 48:55

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Daryl Crouch of Everyone's Wilson talks about how his organization and its networks of churches, businesses and non-profits are seeking to address the issue of human trafficking in their community. Carmen LaBerge looks through various news headlines and seeks to equip you to apply the mind of Christ to the news and events you see. Faith Radio podca…

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Can organ transplants help you to live forever? - Dr. Tiffany Schatz | The average college student in 2025 isn't who you think - Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek 48:59

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Christian Medical and Dental Association's Dr. Tiffany Schatz talks about the false idea that China's president talks about where he hopes to extend his life by getting organs transplanted into him. Also, how do you define "death?" Dr. Corbin Hoornbeek, president of the University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media, looks at modern c…

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War, peace, and the first millennial saint - Nick Pitts | Showing the difference between Allah and the God of the Bible - Luke Moon 48:44

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Nick Pitts of The Briefing blog talks about the Catholic Church's canonizing of Carlo Acutis, who was a millennial influencer, as a saint. He also addresses the President's hope of a Nobel Peace Prize, but also the renaming the Defense Department the Department of War. Luke Moon of the Philos Project and Generation Zion talks about how in some part…

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Philemon is a love letter to you - Carmen LaBerge | A positive vision for living for Jesus beyond Sunday - Patrick Miller 48:46

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After reading about an elderly man who enjoys writing people letters by hand, Carmen thinks about God's love letters in the Bible, focusing on Paul's letter to Philemon in the New Testament. Pastor Patrick Miller, co-author of books like "Truth Over Tribe" and "Joyful Outsiders," talks about his new podcast "Not Just Sunday" and his desire to encou…

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Living now as people of truth and hope - Carmen LaBerge | What's the game plan for your marriage? - George and Tondra Gregory 48:58

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Where do you see truth rising? Carmen spends some time reflecting on the new documentary "Truth Rising" that released over the weekend. She reflects on places she's seeing God's truth rising in the world today. NFL chaplains George and Tondra Gregory of Journey for Life Now, authors of "The Marriage Game Plan," talk about their marriage and their p…

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Paper Walls, Part 1 - "Because" 28:31

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Whether fueled by fear, insecurity, or a past event, many of us construct excuses that box us in and hold us back. But there is a way to move beyond the limits our excuses bind us to. Support Your Move with a tax-deductible gift: http://yourmove.is/give/ Get conversation starters based on this episode: https://bit.ly/3UYMf41 Sign up for exclusive e…

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Listening attentively and delivering the message plainly - Thann Bennett | Jesus followers, seeking justice, praying for restoration of your country - Daniel DeWitt 48:59

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Thann Bennett, author of The Equipped Newsletter and host of The Equipped, challenges us from the book of Habbakuk that sometimes we might not understand, or even agree, with something God says. But He's not always asking you to understand, but to faithfully share the Word. Daniel DeWitt of Theolatte and Scholar Leaders shares about Dr. Jean Musavu…

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Showing up matters! - Adam Holz | What I'd do differently on my fitness journey with God - Kim Dolan Leto 48:47

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Media expert Adam Holz of Plugged In responds to recent psychological research that shows that being in church in-person has many more benefits for your wellbeing compared to just watching services virually. He also reviews "Light of the World" and the new Focus on the Family documentary "Truth Rising." Kim Dolan Leto, author of "Fit God's Way," sh…

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Cleaning out your heart's filter regularly - Carmen LaBerge | God's grace to overcome abuse and trauma - Phillis DeWitt 49:11

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Carmen LaBerge goes back to yesterday's conversation around familial estrangement. Yes, we want reconciliation in many cases. But do we know our need to be reconciled to God first? Do we see our sins need cleansing? And sometimes, reconciliation is with others isn't always workable. Phillis DeWitt, author of "I'm Still Standing," talks about the lo…

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Seeking hope in the midst of our politics - Mark Caleb Smith | Yes, pray the news! - Kathy Branzell 48:45

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Political scientist Mark Caleb Smith of the Broken Regime blog addresses the talk by the President to deploy the National Guard to various cities struggling with crime. Does he have the authority to? How do we seek the wellbeing of our communities? National Day of Prayer Taskforce's Kathy Branzell talks about praying about the budget wrangling in W…

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Debt, payday lenders, and living more financially free - Bill English | Navigating the raw pain of parental estrangement - Vaneetha Risner 49:10

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Billy English of Bible and Business and OnPath Coaching looks at the issue of debt, the exploitation of payday lenders, and also about what the Bible says about debt and debt forgiveness. Vaneetha Risner addresses the hard topic of parental and familial estrangement. Do you know why it happened to you? How do you move forward? Faith Radio podcasts …

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A bible verse in a school parking spot - Billy Hallowell | Earthquakes, unrest and a sure faith - Ruth Kramer 48:54

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CBN FaithWire's Billy Hallowell shares stories of faith in the news, including the story of a high school student who stood up for her right to express her faith in her assigned parking spot at school. Ruth Kramer of Mission Network News updates us on the recovery efforts in Afghanistan after another earthquake, as well as the unrest in Indonesia, …

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God's heart is to heal your heart - Gale Kragt | Engaging the Bible in community - Amanda Williams and Raechel Myers 48:53

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Gale Kragt, author of "The Heart of Healing," shares stories about God's healing power of the things that bind our hearts and minds. She Reads Truth's Amanda Williams, co-editor of "The Bible is for You," talk about their new devotional study, but also share about the She Reads Truth community and it has helped those involved engage the Bible more …

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Are we in a constitutional crisis? - Adam Carrington | Finding what is lost - Carmen LaBerge 48:45

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With all the talk of the US facing a constitutional crisis, political scientist Adam Carrington looks at the US Constitution, the built in tensions, and how that with our current problems can be navigated. Would you dig through 18 tons of compost to find a missing ring. Carmen shares a story of a man who did, and looks at God's quest to find you! F…

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Ukrainian Christians suffering at the hands of Russia - Colby Barrett | Cultivating authentic connection with others at church - Tom Bennardo 48:41

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Colby Barrett, producer of the documentary "A Faith Under Siege," shares about the long history of persecution of Ukrainian Christians at the hands of Russia. Pastor Tom Bennardo, author of "Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church," outlines ideas to truly foster deep, enriching relationships with other at church. Faith Radio podcasts are made p…

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Fathers stepping out of passivity - Dave Buehring | Hope in the face of grief and loss - Clarissa Moll 48:41

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Lionshare's Dave Buehring helps us look at the life of Abraham and talks about how to foster the heart of a spiritual father. Clarissa Moll, author of "Hope Comes to Stay," shares about the suddon loss of her first husband and the grief she and her children endured. She helps us understand the grieving process and how to she and her children found …

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What Our World Needs Now, Part 2 - "The Ultimate Expression of Faithfulness" 27:09

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Ever wonder why you keep doing the very thing you promised yourself you’d never do again? You’re not alone. We all wrestle with the tension between who we want to be and who we actually are. The good news? There’s a way to close the gap, find out how. Support Your Move with a tax-deductible gift: http://yourmove.is/give/ Sign up for exclusive email…

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Dream jobs and helping your family be screen-savvy - Adam Holz | What is your work code? - Dave Hataj 48:42

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Along with sharing with us about his dream job, Plugged In's Adam Holz offers help for parents and grandparents in helping their kids be wise in their use of media. This is outlined in the Plugged In book "Becoming a Screen-Savvy Family." Craftman with Character's Dave Hataj, author of the upcoming book "The Craftman's Code," helps us look at our w…