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  • Yesterday · 1 hr 4 min

    The Sean McDowell Show - Why a Devout Muslim Abandoned Islam and Risked His Life to Follow Jesus

    Danny Burmawi grew up in Jordan, where 98% of the population shares one sect of Islam and you rarely meet anyone outside it. In this conversation he explains what he thinks Westerners consistently get wrong about Islam: that it's a set of beliefs you adopt rather than an identity you're born into, which is why leaving it registers as betrayal rather than disagreement. CHECK OUT: Logos Bible 60 Day Free Trial (https://logos.com/mcdowell) CHECK OUT: Consider Supporting the Ministry! (https://seanmcdowell.org/give) *Get a MASTERS IN APOLOGETICS or SCIENCE AND RELIGION at BIOLA (https://bit.ly/3LdNqKf) *USE Discount Code [smdcertdisc] for 25% off the BIOLA APOLOGETICS CERTIFICATE program (https://bit.ly/3AzfPFM) *See our fully online UNDERGRAD DEGREE in Bible, Theology, and Apologetics: (https://bit.ly/448STKK) FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Twitter: https://x.com/Sean_McDowell TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@sean_mcdowell?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/seanmcdowell/ Website: https://seanmcdowell.org 0:00 — Why Islam isn't what Westerners assume 1:23 — Growing up in Jordan 2:56 — His grandmother, and the uncle who was baptized 5:16 — What the Danish cartoons changed for him 7:46 — Why Islam functions as an identity, not a choice 10:54 — A fear-based religion 16:38 — Why most Muslims are "non-Muslim Muslims" 18:26 — The rules that never end 21:06 — "Ask any Muslim where they're going after they die" 22:33 — Becoming devout at eighteen 24:10 — The night nothing had changed 26:59 — The friend who planted doubts 30:41 — The doctrine he still struggles with 35:57 — Telling his family 37:37 — Why he had to leave Jordan 40:34 — His arguments against Islam 47:14 — Responding to Muslim apologists on Jesus 50:37 — The weaponization of Christ 54:38 — How Christians should engage Muslims 58:40 — His book and his organization Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Yesterday · 37 min

    Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager - The Happiness Lessons That Changed Lives | Happiness Hour

    In this special Happiness Hour, Dennis Prager asks listeners to share the ideas from his radio program and book, Happiness Is a Serious Problem, that have made a meaningful difference in their lives. Listeners explain how gratitude, optimism, kindness, and personal responsibility have helped them become happier. Dennis explores why gratitude is essential to happiness, how we can choose our attitudes, and why we have a moral obligation to be as happy as we can be for the sake of those around us. This episode brings together some of Dennis’s most powerful lessons on happiness, including asking, “Will I be happier afterward?” choosing experiences over possessions, treating others with respect, and learning to find peace even in difficult circumstances. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Yesterday · 9 min

    Your Nightly Scripture - Letting Go of Worry to Trust God's Timing (Psalm 37)

    Evening Scripture Psalm, Chapter 37 Do not fret because of those who are evil or be envious of those who do wrong; for like the grass they will soon wither, like green plants they will soon die away. Trust in the Lord and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. Take delight in the Lord, and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him and he will do this: He will make your righteous reward shine like the dawn, your vindication like the noonday sun. Be still before the Lord and wait patiently for him; do not fret when people succeed in their ways, when they carry out their wicked schemes. Refrain from anger and turn from wrath; do not fret — it leads only to evil. For those who are evil will be destroyed, but those who hope in the Lord will inherit the land. A little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. But the meek will inherit the land and enjoy peace and prosperity. The wicked plot against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them; but the Lord laughs at the wicked, for he knows their day is coming. The wicked draw the sword and bend the bow to bring down the poor and needy, to slay those whose ways are upright. But their swords will pierce their own hearts, and their bows will be broken. Better the little that the righteous have than the wealth of many wicked; for the power of the wicked will be broken, but the Lord upholds the righteous. The blameless spend their days under the Lord’s care, and their inheritance will endure forever. In times of disaster they will not wither; in days of famine they will enjoy plenty. But the wicked will perish: Though the Lord’s enemies are like the flowers of the field, they will be consumed, they will go up in smoke. The wicked borrow and do not repay, but the righteous give generously; those the Lord blesses will inherit the land, but those he curses will be destroyed. The Lord makes firm the steps of the one who delights in him; though he may stumble, he will not fall, for the Lord upholds him with his hand. I was young and now I am old, yet I have never seen the righteous forsaken or their children begging bread. They are always generous and lend freely; their children will be a blessing. Turn from evil and do good; then you will dwell in the land forever. For the Lord loves the just and will not forsake his faithful ones. Wrongdoers will be completely destroyed; the offspring of the wicked will perish. The righteous will inherit the land and dwell in it forever. The mouths of the righteous utter wisdom, and their tongues speak what is just. The law of their God is in their hearts; their feet do not slip. The wicked lie in wait for the righteous, intent on putting them to death; but the Lord will not leave them in the power of the wicked or let them be condemned when brought to trial. Hope in the Lord and keep his way. He will exalt you to inherit the land; when the wicked are destroyed, you will see it. I have seen a wicked and ruthless man flourishing like a luxuriant native tree, but he soon passed away and was no more; though I looked for him, he could not be found. Consider the blameless, observe the upright; a future awaits those who seek peace. But

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  • Yesterday · 5 min

    Your Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - When Fear of the Future Gets Loud

    We are all narrating our lives, even when we do not realize it. The stories we tell ourselves about who we are, what we are capable of, and what the future holds shape everything about how we move through our days. And when life becomes difficult or uncertainty presses in, fear has a way of taking over the narration, filling in the unknown with worst-case conclusions and convincing us they are inevitable. Israel knew that particular kind of fear. Not vague unease, but specific, justified dread. Exile was coming. The temple would be destroyed. The people would be scattered far from home into the heart of Babylon, surrounded by foreign gods and a foreign land. What future could they imagine that did not look like continued devastation? And into that fear, God spoke one of the most personal promises in all of Scripture. I am the Lord your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, do not fear. I will help you. Not a distant reassurance shouted from a safe remove. A hand, held. The most intimate and physical gesture of accompaniment there is. The kind that happens when a mother leads a frightened child, or a nurse holds a hand through something painful, or a friend simply stays present when the news is too hard to absorb alone. He goes before us into the future we cannot see. He is already present in the unknowns that keep us awake. And nothing, not the fears of tomorrow, not the worst the imagination can construct, can separate us from His loving care. Let the Lord narrate the story tonight. He is the only One who sees it fully, from beginning to end, and He holds your hand through every chapter you cannot yet read. Do not fear. He will help you. Ponder Tonight The promise of Isaiah 41:13 is physical and personal, God taking hold of our right hand, which is not the language of distant theological comfort but of close, present accompaniment through exactly the circumstances we are afraid of. Israel's fear was entirely reasonable given what they were facing. God did not dismiss it. He met it with His presence and His promise, which is the same thing He offers us when our fears about the future feel loud and justified. God goes before us into our unknown future, as Deuteronomy 31:8 reminds us, which means we never arrive somewhere He has not already been. That reality does not eliminate uncertainty, but it fundamentally changes what uncertainty means for those who belong to Him. Remembering a time when someone held our hand through something hard is one of the most embodied ways to understand what God's promise in this verse actually feels like. That memory is a window into His character. Tonight's Scripture "For I am the LORD your God who takes hold of your right hand and says to you, Do not fear; I will help you." — Isaiah 41:13, NIV Your Evening Prayer Lord, Tonight we give You our worries and concerns about the future. Life is unpredictable, and try as we may, we cannot prepare for or prevent every circumstance. Though our future is uncertain, our trust in You remains. You promised to be with Israel in exile, holding their hand and strengthening them with reminders of Your presence. Tonight we cling to that same ancient promise, remembering that You hold our hand too. With You beside us, we do not need to fear. Narrate our story tonight, Lord. You are the only One who can do so truly and fully. And let that be enough to rest in. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to you

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  • Yesterday · 9 min

    Your Daily Bible Verse - How to Trust God When You Fear There Won't Be Enough (Joshua 17:14)

    Today's Bible Verse: "The people of Joseph said to Joshua, 'Why have you given us only one allotment and one portion for an inheritance? We are a numerous people and the Lord has blessed us abundantly.'" — Joshua 17:14 How do you trust God when you fear there won't be enough? Joshua 17:14 shows the descendants of Joseph questioning whether their allotted land was sufficient, even though they recognized God's blessing in their lives. When we focus on what we lack, it can be easy to overlook God's provision and faithfulness. This passage encourages us to bring our concerns to God, trust His direction, and remember that His blessings call us to faith, responsibility, and action. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Jennifer Slattery Discover more devotions with Jennifer at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Jennifer Slattery is a national speaker, multi-published author, and founder of Wholly Loved Ministries. She’s passionate about helping believers live with bold faith, rooted in surrender to Christ’s purpose. Jennifer co-hosts both Your Daily Bible Verse and Faith Over Fear, encouraging listeners to step into their God-given identity. Her teachings blend Scripture with personal insight to help others embrace God’s power over fear and move forward with confidence. Learn more at JenniferSlatteryLivesOutLoud.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Yesterday · 25 min

    Everyday Prayers with Million Praying Moms - Knowing A God Who Sees Friday Conversation Series ft. Gianna Joy Guzman

    "It's the thief of joy, the thief of happiness, the thief of our life." Gianna's honest words about comparison hit hard. New episode is up now, and it's just as much for moms as it is for teenagers. LINKS: Freebie: Drive Time Conversations Fruit of the Spirit Download How to Pray God's Word for Your Children Follow Everyday Prayers @millionprayingmoms Get today's devotion and prayer in written form to keep for future use! Support the ministry with your $5 monthly gift through Patreon. Knowing A Good Who Sees Friday Conversation Series ft. Gianna Joy Guzman & Rebekah VonLintel Reference: 1 Peter 5:7 Prayer: Father, help my children know you are with them. Affiliate Link: You can get your copy of Gianna's 40-day devotional here: https://a.co/d/08F0ksg1 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Yesterday · 6 min

    The Crosswalk Devotional: A Daily Devotional Chris... - Walk in the Light

    d, it can be easy to overlook the ways our choices pull us away from God. Scripture calls us to examine how we live, recognize the difference between darkness and light, and choose to follow God’s truth rather than simply conforming to the world around us. First John 1:6-7 reminds us that walking in the light means living in fellowship with God, while 1 John 1:9 offers hope when we recognize our sin and need for forgiveness. No matter how long we have walked in darkness or how deeply shame has taken root, we can turn back to God through confession and repentance. By walking in the Spirit, obeying God’s Word, and relying on His forgiveness, we can experience restoration and grow in a life that reflects Christ. Highlights What it means to walk in the light rather than conforming to darkness How normalized sin can influence the choices Christians make What 1 John 1:6-9 teaches about fellowship, confession, and forgiveness Why no sin is too great for God’s mercy and restoring grace How walking by the Spirit helps us resist sinful desires The importance of examining our lives and choosing obedience to God Encouragement for anyone struggling with shame to turn back to God and experience His forgiveness Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword Do you want to listen ad-free? When you join Crosswalk Plus, you gain access to exclusive, in-depth Bible study guides, devotionals, sound biblical advice, and daily encouragement from trusted pastors and authors—resources designed to strengthen your faith and equip you to live it out boldly. PLUS ad free podcasts! Sign Up Today! Full Transcript Below: Walk in the Light By Vivian Bricker Bible Reading: “If we claim to have fellowship with him and yet walk in the darkness, we lie and do not live out the truth. But if we walk in the light, as he is in the light, we have fellowship with one another, and the blood of Jesus, his Son, purifies us from all sin” (1 John 1:6-7). As Christ followers, we have the choice every day of whether or not to follow the Lord. We must ask ourselves: Are we going to walk in accordance with darkness or light? Even though many Christians believe they are consistently walking in the light, upon closer reflection and examination, they may see that they are far from it. Because we live in a fallen world, much sin has been normalized. Profanity, lying, and taking part in immoral behavior have all been accepted by society. Sadly, many Christians also engage in these behaviors and, in doing so, walk in conformity with the darkness. As Christians, we don’t need to use curse words, lie, or take part in immoral behavior (Ephesians 4:29; Colossians 3:9-10; Ephesians 5:3). Within the world, we are told that it is “cool” to use curse words, “understandable” to lie, and “acceptable” to engage in sexual immorality. If we walk in accordance with these teachings, we will be far from God. Living in alignment with sin will only bring trouble into our lives. Choosing to walk in the light can prevent us from falling int

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  • Yesterday · 6 min

    Chapter-A-Day Audio Bible - Isaiah 5

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Yesterday · 6 min

    Your Daily Prayer - A Prayer for Strife in Friendships

    When a close friend begins to embrace theological views that feel like a personal betrayal, the temptation is not always to lash out directly. Sometimes it is subtler — social media posts crafted in response, conversations with others about what is happening, a quiet but determined effort to be the one who is right. The behavior can be dressed up in the language of righteous anger and concern for truth, and it can feel entirely justified from the inside. But James 3:16 names what is actually at work when jealousy and selfish ambition take root: disorder and every vile practice. The honest reckoning this episode offers is both convicting and freeing. The disagreement with a friend over theology was real, but the deeper issue was not a passion for truth — it was a need to win, to be right, to silence rather than to understand. James 3:17 describes what wisdom from above actually looks like: pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere. These are not qualities we can manufacture through sheer effort. They require God's grace, a willingness to go directly to the person rather than around them, and the humility to be more concerned with God being right than with winning an argument. The friendship did not survive the strife, and the damage of selfishness and stubbornness left a wound that repentance healed spiritually even if the relationship did not fully recover. That loss became one of the most significant lessons available: how to handle disagreement with others-focused grace, peace, and gentleness — not with emotions at the wheel. Bible Verse "But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy and good fruits, impartial and sincere." — James 3:17, ESV Ponder Today Jealousy and selfish ambition produce disorder — even when disguised as righteous concern. The desire to be right, to win, or to silence someone we disagree with is not the same as a passion for truth. James 3:16 is direct about what those motives actually produce. Wisdom from above looks entirely different from wisdom from below. Pure, peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy — these qualities are the marks of heavenly wisdom at work in a conflict. They require God's grace, not just good intentions. Strife in relationships grows when we turn inward instead of toward the other person. Talking about someone rather than to them, crafting responses for an audience rather than having a direct conversation — these habits deepen division rather than address it. In disagreements about truth, be more concerned with God being right than with winning. Our goal is to point others toward Him, not to establish our own theological superiority. That shift in motivation changes everything about how we engage. Repentance opens the door to growth, even when it cannot fully restore what was lost. The willingness to honestly name our selfishness, receive God's forgiveness, and allow the experience to teach us is how strife becomes wisdom for the next relationship and the next disagreement. A Prayer for You Today Heavenly Father, I know that because of Your Son's sacrifice, I have been freed from the power and punishment of sin — but until I see You face to face, the presence of sin still exists in me. I will often be faced with the temptation to choose my own way over Yours. Lord, I do not want strife, division, and chaos to rule in my heart and life. I long to walk in Your wisdom, becoming others-focused and showing Your mercy and pure peace to my friends. Forgive me when I choose selfishness over selflessness, especially in disagreements. I need Yo

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  • Yesterday · 3 min

    Daily Devotions with Pastor John - What are you yielding your mind over to?

    Please visit https://www.biblestudyheadquarters.com/ for more tools and resources to help you grow in faith. You can also become a regular supporter of this podcast on the website. . If you enjoy the show and want to buy John a coffee, please click here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/johnstange . The "Desire Jesus One Year Devotional" can be found here: https://amzn.to/41v1DKh . To email John Stange directly, please send your message to biblestudyheadquarters@gmail.com. Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Thursday · 37 min

    Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Ben... - How to Improve Your Gut Health to Support Your Emotional Health

    Episode Summary: Have you ever felt like stress is living inside your body, no matter how much you pray, rest, or try to stay positive? For so many people, stress isn't just emotional or mental. It's actually deeply embedded in the nervous system, shaping how we respond, react, and even relate to God and others. In today's episode, we're diving into why stress becomes chronic, how emotional and relational stress can quietly accumulate over time, and what it looks like to heal rather than simply cope. We'll explore why willpower isn't enough, how the body remembers stress even when the mind wants to move on, and how a compassionate, faith-informed approach can lead to lasting freedom. This conversation is especially for you who feel overwhelmed, emotionally depleted, or stuck in survival mode, yet long for peace that feels real, sustainable, and aligned with how God designed us to live. In this episode of your Hope Filled Perspective, we will talk about how to improve your gut health to support your emotional health. Quotables from the episode: Stress is no longer just a lifestyle issue. It's a whole person issue affecting the brain, body, emotions, and spiritual well-being. Many people try to manage stress by changing their schedules, their diets, or their thinking patterns. Yet they still feel stuck in exhaustion, anxiety, and overwhelm. What if the real key to healing stress isn't found outside of us, but within. The gut brain connection is also called your HPA axis. It is that two way highway between your brain and your gut. When we are in that state of chronic stress, it can be caused by external factors like a really intense job. It can be caused by internal factors like a poor diet, inflammation, things like that. Why is healing the gut so essential for healing stress from the inside out? When you're healing your gut, you're helping to heal that inflammation internally, which then allows your body to go into that rest and digest state so that you're absorbing your nutrients, you're actually getting the vitamins, the minerals that your body needs to fully function. I think that's one thing that people really don't understand is that nutrition absolutely plays a big role in helping regulate cortisol, helping it stay normal and level. I like to tell people, pick one thing, just one small thing. Do that for two weeks. And if you can do that for two weeks, then you know you found something that works for you. How can faith-based practices support gut health and emotional healing? When we do faith-based practices like prayer or meditation, it is actually activating our parasympathetic nervous system. It's activating that rest and digest system. It triggers the vagus nerve. The Lord built that in to naturally happen when we pray, when we meditate. When I finally came awake spiritually again, I started to realize what the word says about my identity in Christ. It was a slow undoing of the lies that I had been telling myself to reclaiming that truth that in Christ that he tells us our identity is in him. The beauty of neuroplasticity is that God created our minds and our bodies to change. Proverbs 14:30 that says, "A heart at peace gives life to the body.” You too can heal your gut and heal from the inside out. Scripture References: 3 John 1:2 “I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well." Proverbs 14:30 "A heart at peace gives life to the body.” Recommended Resources: Heal Your Stress from the Inside Out by Holly Andrews

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  • Thursday · 1 hr 6 min

    Thinking Christian: Clear Theology for a Confusing... - No Nation Can Be the City of God | Faith & Politics #4

    James Spencer and Ashish Varma reflect on the previous episode's conversation with Veronica Roberts Ogle — and on what happens when Augustine gets recruited for arguments he was writing against. The starting point is a claim James has encountered in political speeches: that the two cities can be collapsed, and that a nation might become the city of God. Both men think this misses Augustine's whole point. The cities are distinguished by their loves, and a community formed by self-love doesn't graduate into the other by improving its policies. From there the conversation widens. James connects Augustine's ordered loves to the Old Testament grammar of love as loyalty, and argues again that the ordo amoris isn't a ranked list. Ashish brings in Balthasar on faith as resonance — the violin that sounds because it's attuned — and Tolkien's music of creation, which is like unto a chorus without quite being one. They land on the wedge that can't be closed: a nation is bounded by resources and space, while there is always room in the kingdom for one more. Plus: pilgrims versus tourists, and why Las Vegas may be America's most honest city. Chapters: 00:00 Reflecting on the Ogle conversation 02:00 When Augustine gets enlisted for a Christian nation 06:48 Love as loyalty: Deuteronomy 6 and 1 John 09:11 Ordered loves is not a dartboard 11:25 The Good Samaritan and the outer ring 1 1:50 Balthasar: faith as resonance and attunement 17:03 Why not a chorus? Tolkien and the limits of language 19:30 Can non-Christians love? 25:11 Sameness that improvises rather than repeats 28:45 Wholesomeness is not holiness 33:07 False theologies and the sacred function of the state 39:27 The wedge: bounded nations, unbounded kingdom 44:48 What the church can do that the state cannot 50:08 O'Donovan: governing authorities as secondary witness 53:43 Pilgrims and tourists 59:39 Provision, anxiety, and the faith muscle Augustine City of God, two cities, ordo amoris, ordered loves, Christian nationalism, Hans Urs von Balthasar, Tolkien Ainulindalë, Oliver O'Donovan, William Cavanaugh, pilgrim and tourist, political theology, church and state, Veronica Roberts Ogle Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Thursday · 41 min

    Timeless Wisdom with Dennis Prager - What War Teaches Us About Courage | Captain Donovan Campbell

    Dennis Prager speaks with Marine Captain Donovan Campbell, author of Joker One: A Marine Platoon’s Story of Courage, Leadership, and Brotherhood. Campbell shares his journey from Princeton and Harvard Business School to serving as a Marine officer in combat deployments across Iraq and Afghanistan. Campbell reflects on the realities of war, the meaning of courage, and the responsibility of leading men into battle. He discusses fear, sacrifice, brotherhood, military training, and the extraordinary character of the Marines who served alongside him. The conversation also explores how combat changes one’s understanding of life, time, duty, and faith. Through his experiences, Campbell offers powerful lessons about leadership, perseverance, and the preciousness of life. Follow on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/timeless-wisdom-with-dennis-prager/id1517302239 Follow us on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4SZEYeH4tuLr2FvG4ok1rl Learn more about Dennis Prager: https://pragertopia.com/ Follow Dennis on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DennisPrager Follow Dennis on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedennisprager/ Follow Dennis on X: https://x.com/DennisPrager Learn more about the Salem Podcast Network: https://salempodcastnetwork.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Thursday · 24 min

    The Bible Explained with Jenn Kokal - 1 Peter 4:1-6 - Dead to Self, Alive in Christ

    Peter's advice to the church is to suffer well and have endurance through persecution: The concept of suffering and sin, referencing Romans 6, where Paul says that those who have died to sin are no longer bound by it. This doesn't mean Christians are sinless, but rather that they've died to their old selves and are made alive in Christ. Putting old sins to death is a daily process, requiring faith and obedience to Jesus. The importance of studying Jesus' life and falling in love with who He is, as this helps Christians understand how to please Him. Related Episodes: Romans 6:1-14 (From Christ) - We Crucify Sin Luke 9:23-43 (From Christ) - Say "No" to People-Pleasing Click all these links from P40: YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hnh-aqfg8rw Ko-Fi - https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Website - https://www.p40ministries.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/p40ministries Contact - jenn@p40ministries.com Books - https://www.amazon.com/Jenn-Kokal/e/B095JCRNHY/ref=aufs_dp_fta_dsk Merch - https://www.p40ministries.com/shop YouVersion - https://www.bible.com/reading-plans/38267-out-of-the-mire-trusting-god-in-the-middle Check out LifeAudio for other faith-based podcasts on parenting, studying Scripture, and more: www.lifeaudio.com Need help memorizing Scripture? Check out Verse in the Chorus: https://www.youtube.com/@VerseintheChrous Become a member to gain access to The Bible Explained on Fridays: https://ko-fi.com/p40ministries Support babies and get quality coffee with Seven Weeks Coffee https://sevenweekscoffee.com/?ref=P40 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Thursday · 8 min

    Your Nightly Scripture - Longing for the Peace Only Jesus Can Bring (Isaiah 11)

    Evening Scripture Isaiah, Chapter 11 A shoot will come up from the stump of Jesse; from his roots a Branch will bear fruit. The Spirit of the Lord will rest on him — the Spirit of wisdom and of understanding, the Spirit of counsel and of might, the Spirit of the knowledge and fear of the Lord — and he will delight in the fear of the Lord. He will not judge by what he sees with his eyes, or decide by what he hears with his ears; but with righteousness he will judge the needy, with justice he will give decisions for the poor of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth; with the breath of his lips he will slay the wicked. Righteousness will be his belt and faithfulness the sash around his waist. The wolf will live with the lamb, the leopard will lie down with the goat, the calf and the lion and the yearling together; and a little child will lead them. The cow will feed with the bear, their young will lie down together, and the lion will eat straw like the ox. The infant will play near the cobra’s den, and the young child will put its hand into the viper’s nest. They will neither harm nor destroy on all my holy mountain, for the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the Lord as the waters cover the sea. In that day the Root of Jesse will stand as a banner for the peoples; the nations will rally to him, and his resting place will be glorious. In that day the Lord will reach out his hand a second time to reclaim the surviving remnant of his people from Assyria, from Lower Egypt, from Upper Egypt, from Cush, from Elam, from Babylonia, from Hamath and from the islands of the Mediterranean. He will raise a banner for the nations and gather the exiles of Israel; he will assemble the scattered people of Judah from the four quarters of the earth. Ephraim’s jealousy will vanish, and Judah’s enemies will be destroyed; Ephraim will not be jealous of Judah, nor Judah hostile toward Ephraim. They will swoop down on the slopes of Philistia to the west; together they will plunder the people to the east. They will subdue Edom and Moab, and the Ammonites will be subject to them. The Lord will dry up the gulf of the Egyptian sea; with a scorching wind he will sweep his hand over the Euphrates River. He will break it up into seven streams so that anyone can cross over in sandals. There will be a highway for the remnant of his people that is left from Assyria, as there was for Israel when they came up from Egypt. Evening Reflection I see it everywhere. The feverish eyes, the agape mouths, and listening ears. If you look closely, you can see it too. The obsession with noise, distraction, and being busy. We call it normal, but is it really the life Christ envisioned for each of us? Today, many people are searching for peace in a world that’s overstimulated, anxious, chaotic, and uncertain. So, they buy Netflix subscriptions, more Starbucks lattes, and luxury vacations. And yet, they’re still empty inside. They can’t seem to find the peace they so desperately long for. Anything they fill themselves with only goes in one end and directly out the other. Even when circumstances seem calm, our hearts still feel restless. When you think about your life, where are you longing for peace right now? Is it about a situation? A relationship? A job? A financial situation? A diagnosis? Whatever it is, name the worries, pressures, or uncertainties weighing on your heart. Speak them out loud as a prayer to God. Doing this won’t necessarily change the situation or the outcome, but it can serve as a reminder that God is over them all. His peace will reign even if you can’t feel or see that peace right now. Then, answer these questions honestly with Him: Have I been looking to people, achievements,

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  • Thursday · 5 min

    Your Nightly Prayer: Evening Prayers for Christian... - Rest for The One Who's Always Needed

    Sheep do not lie down in pastures to nap. They graze. They eat. They fill themselves with whatever the field offers. David knew when he wrote Psalm 23 that sheep lie down in a green pasture only when they are fully satisfied, when the shepherd has provided so completely that nothing is left to seek. The lying down is not laziness. It is the posture of a creature that has been so thoroughly cared for that it can finally rest. That is what the Good Shepherd offers. Not just provision, but enough provision that rest becomes possible. The next image carries the same truth. The shepherd leads beside quiet waters, not to the waters for frantic drinking, but beside them. Walking alongside what is needed without desperate grasping. Throughout the entire psalm, in every verse, the message holds: in the presence of the Good Shepherd, we have everything we need. For those who are always needed by others, the ones who feel they cannot stop because too many people depend on them being present and available, this psalm is a particular and personal invitation. The Shepherd who provides for the flock is also the Shepherd who calls the sheep to lie down. He makes space for rest, not as a reward for finishing, but as a gift freely given. You are led beside quiet waters tonight. You can lie down. Ponder Tonight The sheep lies down in the green pasture not because the work is done but because the shepherd has provided enough. That image reframes rest from something earned to something received from a Good Shepherd who has already taken care of what we need. The paths of righteousness in Psalm 23 lead directly into the valley of the shadow of death, which means God's good leading does not always feel immediately comfortable. His presence in the dark valley is what transforms it. Soul restoration, as the psalm describes it, is not a quick recharge. It is the deep work of the Shepherd bringing back to wholeness what the demands of life have depleted, and it happens in His presence rather than in our own effort. Those who are always needed by others, pastors, caregivers, medical professionals, teachers, are particularly at risk of never receiving the rest the Shepherd offers because they have made their availability to others the measure of their faithfulness. The Shepherd calls them to lie down too. Tonight's Scripture "He makes me lie down in green pastures, he leads me beside quiet waters." — Psalm 23:2, NIV Your Evening Prayer Lord Jesus, You are the Shepherd of our souls. You are the One we adore, the One we follow, the One who provides everything we need. Thank You for leading us to the blessings we need as we walk in faith. Tonight we pray especially for those who are always needed. For pastors and caregivers, doctors and nurses, teachers and parents who feel they cannot stop because too many people depend on them. Lead them to a place where they can lie down in Your presence. Let Your Spirit breathe new life within them. Give them the strength they need for the work You have set before them, and give them the boldness to stop when You call them to rest. You make us lie down. You lead us beside quiet waters. We receive that gift tonight. Amen. Want More? Sign up for our free newsletter, The Good Word, for weekly biblical wisdom and encouragement delivered right to your inbox. Join our community today: https://www.lifeaudio.com/thegoodword/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advert

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  • Thursday · 6 min

    Your Daily Bible Verse - Courage to Claim God's Promise (Joshua 14:14)

    Today's Bible Verse: "So Hebron has belonged to Caleb son of Jephunneh the Kenizzite ever since, because he followed the Lord, the God of Israel, wholeheartedly." — Joshua 14:14 What does it look like to have the courage to trust God and claim His promises? Joshua 14:14 reminds us that Caleb received his inheritance because he followed the Lord wholeheartedly, even after years of waiting and facing challenges. God's promises may require patience, perseverance, and courage, but we can remain faithful by trusting His timing, standing firm in our faith, and continuing to follow Him wholeheartedly. Want more encouragement throughout your week? Subscribe to The Good Word, LifeAudio’s free weekly newsletter. Sign up at LifeAudio.com/thegoodword “Want to listen without ads? Become a BibleStudyTools.com PLUS Member today: https://www.biblestudytools.com/subscribe/ Meet Today’s Host: Reverend Jessica Van Roekel ️ Listen to more daily devotionals with Jessica at Your Daily Bible Verse on LifeAudio Rev. Jessica Van Roekel is a passionate Christian speaker, author, and worship pastor who shares how God brings beauty from brokenness. Her message centers on God’s power to rescue, restore, and renew, even after seasons of rejection or loss. She is the author of Reframing Rejection: How Looking Through a Different Lens Changes Everything, a guide to seeing God’s purpose in life’s disappointments. Jessica and her husband are raising a vibrant family, with two adult daughters, a college-aged son, and a high school daughter. You can explore her teachings, devotionals, and resources at WelcomeGrace.com. Let Scripture shape your heart today—begin with the Bible Verse of the Day on Biblestudytools.com Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Thursday · 7 min

    Crosswalk Talk: Celebrity Christian Interviews - A Generation Rising That Will Not Bend the Knee | Michael W. Smith

    Michael W. Smith was just planning to show up on the red carpet to support his son Tyler, who scored Daniel in the Fiery Furnace. Then he heard the music coming from upstairs in his studio — an epic battle scene — and ran up the stairs to find out what it was. That was eight months ago. He is now executive producer of the film. Standing firm, the Forrest Frank phenomenon, and a move of God spreading from college campuses to arenas around the world: Michael shares why he believes the story of Daniel is exactly what this generation needs right now, young people who will look at the pressure to conform and say we will not bend the knee. He also opens up about attending a Forrest Frank concert and being stunned watching six to fourteen year olds sing every word to every song in a packed arena, why he believes Frank has the right heart and the right team around him, and why a friend's reminder that God does not share His glory with anyone brought him to his knees with conviction. He saw the Jesus Movement in the seventies. He believes something like it is happening again. Highlights How hearing Tyler Smith's epic battle scene score from upstairs in the studio convinced Michael W. Smith to become executive producer Why he believes the story of Daniel carrying a message of not bending the knee is exactly what Gen Z needs right now What it was like to attend a Forrest Frank concert and watch six to fourteen year olds sing every word to every song Why he believes Frank has his heart and team dialed in and what he worries about when success comes too fast The statement that lit up social media, that God does not share His glory with anyone, and why it convicted him Why he is seeing revival not just on American college campuses but in Europe and around the world What it means to him as someone who helped shape Christian music to see a new generation filling arenas for Jesus How the Daniel film connects to the revival he is witnessing and why he thinks young people will walk out ready to stand Resources / Links / CTA Michael W. Smith website: https://michaelwsmith.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mwsmithofficial Daniel in the Fiery Furnace Follow, share, and explore more of Crosswalk Talk Follow, share, and subscribe for more faith-driven conversations on Lifeaudio Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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  • Thursday · 50 min

    Talk About That - Best Of 2026 | Healthy Self-Awareness vs Unhealthy Navel-Gazing: What’s the Difference?

    "Until you make the unconscious conscious, it will direct your life, and you will call it fate." - Carl Jung. Self-awareness is a double-edged sword. Too much of it and you can become an introspective navel gazer. But at the same time, as John Calvin said, "without knowledge of self, there is no knowledge of God." In this episode, John and Jonnie talk about what healthy self-awareness looks like versus unhealthy navel-gazing. While we aren’t able to control everything that happens to us, we are given some agency in some aspects of life - and good therapy and healthy self-awareness can help us see the difference. And this isn’t just humanism - understanding yourself is part of understanding the gospel. Plus, John gets a fancy new watch and helps Jonnie confront a scammer on the phone. Meanwhile, Jonnie writes a new jingle for a prescription drug and takes credit for a friend's Grammy nomination. John mentions: More Than Your Number: A Christ-Centered Enneagram Approach to Becoming AWARE of Your Internal World Today's episode is NOT sponsored by Duvets: "For people who love their comforter, but only if it's wadded up inside of another comforter." FOLLOW Jonnie W.: https://jonniew.com FOLLOW John Driver: https://johndriver.com LISTEN, SUBSCRIBE, SEND MESSAGE, OR SUPPORT at http://talkaboutthatpodcast.com WATCH/SUBSCRIBE on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwjExy_jWIdNvGd28XgF2Dg Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

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