Showing 1 to 50 of 154      First | Prev | 1 2 3 4 | Next | Last Seeing the Power of God Among Us, Part 2 Series Title: Seeing the Power of God Among Us (Day 2 of 2) Guests Include: Bryan Chapell How should we view God and our service to Him? Seminary president Bryan Chapell shares a powerful and probing message about the God we love and serve, and why we should serve Him. Seeing the Power of God Among Us, Part 1 Series Title: Seeing the Power of God Among Us (Day 1 of 2) Guests Include: Bryan Chapell Is forgiveness merely an idea? On this special Thanksgiving Day episode, seminary president Bryan Chapell helps us see the face of real repentance in Luke's Gospel account of the ten lepers whom Jesus healed. It's Hopeless Have you ever had to face a "hopeless" situation? Being Persecuted for Righteousness Guests Include: Crawford Loritts, Heather Mercer, Dayna Curry, John Piper Many have suffered for their faith. On today's broadcast, hear what it means to be persecuted for righteousness by listening to missionaries Heather Mercer and Dayna Curry, renowned pastor and author John Piper, and ""Living a Legacy"" host, Dr. Crawford Loritts. A Pure Heart Guests Include: Crawford Loritts, Nancy Leigh DeMoss, Heather Jamison This weekend on the broadcast, authors Crawford Loritts, Nancy Leigh DeMoss and missionary Heather Jamison talk about worshipping and experiencing God from a pure heart. Blessed Are the Merciful Guests Include: Dannah Gresh, Mike & Karen Kelley, Jim & Debi Godsey This weekend on the broadcast, author Dannah Gresh and couples Mike and Karen Kelley and Jim and Debi Godsey tell how they've seen God's mercy displayed in their lives. Hungering and Thirsting for Righteousness Guests Include: John Piper, Crawford Loritts This weekend on the broadcast, hear what it means to hunger and thirst for righteousness as pastor John Piper reflects on the Beatitudes, and best-selling author and speaker Crawford Loritts tells a riveting story about an escaped prisoner. Welcome to the Family Series Title: Adopted for Life (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Russell Moore Adoption is close to the heart of God; so says Russell Moore, father of adopted sons Benjamin and Timothy and author of the book Adopted for Life. Russell talks about the challenges of adapting his adopted children to their new life and the blessings they've seen since expanding their family through adoption. Embracing Adoption Series Title: Adopted for Life (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Russell Moore Does God want to bless your life through adoption? Russell Moore, author of Adopted for Life, fondly remembers the days when he and his wife waited for a word from their adoption agency to go pick up their sons. Hear Russell describe the orphanage in Russia where his sons lived and the emotions they felt as they prepared the boys to travel to their new home in the United States. Grappling With Infertility Series Title: Adopted for Life (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Russell Moore Could God be leading you to adoption? Russell Moore, talks honestly about his family's struggle with infertility and recalls the precious moment when he opened his heart and mind to the idea of adoption. Grounding Your Kids in the Truth Series Title: Teaching Your Kids God's Law (Day 2 of 2) Guests Include: Al Mohler You'd never think of teaching your kids to spell before first teaching them their ABCs. Why then would you try to teach your kids life skills before first introducing them to the Life Giver, God himself. Al Mohler, exhorts parents to protect and bless their children by teaching them God's law. Knowing God's Truth Series Title: Teaching Your Kids God's Law (Day 1 of 2) Guests Include: Al Mohler You have a lot of things to teach your children before they reach adolescence. Shouldn't God's law be one of them? Al Mohler, tells parents why teaching their children the Ten Commandments is vital to their children's spiritual and emotional health. Developing a Healthy View of Sexuality in Your Kids Series Title: Desire and Deceit (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Al Mohler How do you raise kids to have a healthy view of sexuality? Al Mohler, tells parents to assume their child will struggle to understand their sexuality. Knowing this, Al Mohler tells parents to be ready and willing to answer any questions their children might have and to be proactive about addressing the topic before the culture does. Understanding Homosexuality Series Title: Desire and Deceit (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Al Mohler How far have we drifted from the biblical teaching on sexuality and sin? Al Mohler, points us back to the Word of God to reveal God's thoughts on sexuality. Tackling Lust Series Title: Desire and Deceit (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Al Mohler Lust pervades our culture. Join us today as Al Mohler, talks about the gift of sexuality and the damage that is done when a society no longer restrains the sex drive. Following Your Money Map Series Title: Money and Marriage God's Way (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Howard Dayton Money has a way of bringing out the worst in us. Howard Dayton walks Dennis Rainey through the Money Map - a tool designed to help you plan a healthy financial future. Avoiding the Financial Pitfalls Series Title: Money and Marriage God's Way (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Howard Dayton How do you avoid the traps that sink you financially? Howard Dayton, tells couples how to avoid the pitfalls that threaten to derail so many couples financially. Getting Started on the Right Foot Series Title: Money and Marriage God's Way (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Howard Dayton How do you start your marriage on a solid foundation? Christian financial expert Howard Dayton coaches couples on building a financially sound marriage right from the start. Coram Deo It's sad but true. Sometimes our behavior changes if we know we're being watched. The Middle of the Road Author Jamie Buckingham once wrote, “The problem with Christians [in our culture] is that no one wants to kill them anymore.” Hiding God's Word in a Child's Heart Series Title: Hiding God's Word in a Child's Heart (Day 1 of 1) Guests Include: Larry Fowler How well do you know the Scriptures? Larry Fowler, executive director of global training for AWANA, talks about the importance of teaching your kids the Scriptures while they are young. Forgiveness Series Title: A Grace Disguised (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Jerry Sittser Are you struggling to forgive someone who has hurt you? Jerry Sittser talks about forgiving the drunk driver who accidentally careened into their family's van one night, killing his wife, mother and daughter. Walking by Faith Through Irreversible Loss Series Title: A Grace Disguised (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Jerry Sittser Some losses are temporary. Others are permanent. Jerry Sittser talks with Dennis and Barbara Rainey about the tragic car accident that turned his life upside down in a matter of seconds. Jerry explains what it was like to grieve his wife, mother and daughter--all killed in the accident, and then try to resume a normal life with his three remaining children. Descending Into the Valley Series Title: A Grace Disguised (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Jerry Sittser Do you believe in God's goodness even when bad things happen? Jerry Sittser, a professor of theology at Whitworth University, talks about the courageous and life-altering decision he made in the ambulance following a tragic accident that took the life of his wife, mother, and daughter to believe and hope in a loving and Almighty God. The Ball of Twine What types of things are you spending your time collecting? A Theology of Suffering Series Title: A Theology of Suffering (Day 1 of 1) Guests Include: Joni Eareckson Tada What can we learn from those who have disabilities? Joni Tada says there's a lot we can learn... about suffering, about holiness, and about the Church's mission to be the hands and feet of Jesus Christ in every circumstance, including those faced by our brothers and sisters with disabilities. Catching Your Breath Series Title: Into the Deep (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Robert Rogers What does it mean to trust God in all circumstances? Robert Rogers recounts the awful flash flood that claimed the lives of his wife and children. Hear Robert share how a mustard seed of faith and his resolute trust in a sovereign God carried him through his family's tragedy. Swimming Against the Current of Grief Series Title: Into the Deep (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Robert Rogers Where do you turn when all hope seems gone? For Robert Rogers, watching his van quickly fill with water, the only place to turn was to God. Robert talks about his last-ditch effort to save his family by kicking out the window of his van as it submerged into the murky waters, only to find himself carried away by the swift current. Find out who survived and why Roberts still believes in God's sovereign grace. Tumbling Into the Dark Series Title: Into the Deep (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Robert Rogers Sometimes the unimaginable happens. Robert Rogers shares how an ordinary Labor Day weekend turned into an unbelievable tragedy when his minivan carrying his family of six was swept off the freeway in a turbulent flashflood. Hear him reflect on what he was thinking and feeling in those final moments before the van was totally engulfed in the raging waters. Staring Down Discouragement Series Title: Being the Church in Tough Times (Day 2 of 2) Guests Include: Dave Wilson Hardship often leads to discouragement. Dave Wilson, a pastor at Kensington Community Church in Michigan and chaplain of the Detroit Lions, talks about the economic climate facing the state of Michigan, and tells those affected by the economy to take courage and to trust in God's faithfulness. Facing Job Loss Series Title: Being the Church in Tough Times (Day 1 of 2) Guests Include: Dave Wilson Where do you turn when life gets tough? Dave Wilson, pastor at Kensington Community Church in Troy, Michigan, tells Dennis Rainey how the economy is affecting his church and state. With layoffs happening weekly, Dave encourages the body of Christ to not only pray for people, but to provide much needed community and support for those affected by job loss. Mighty Molly Mutz: A Legacy of Hope Series Title: A Symphony in the Dark (Day 5 of 5) Guests Include: Jake & Rebecca Mutz, Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bill & Pam Mutz Who can measure the power of a life? Molly Mutz lived just seven days, but the influence she exerted during her brief life stands as powerful evidence of God's infinite creativity. Today, we celebrate the homegoing of Mighty Molly Mutz. The Death Angel Series Title: A Symphony in the Dark (Day 4 of 5) Guests Include: Jake & Rebecca Mutz, Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bill & Pam Mutz When life and death are at stake, where do you turn for answers? For Jake and Rebecca Mutz, that decision was easy--they turned to God. When they did, they found the strength to face the final moments of their infant daughter's brief life with dignity and compassion. The Circle Forms Series Title: A Symphony in the Dark (Day 3 of 5) Guests Include: Jake & Rebecca Mutz, Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bill & Pam Mutz Molly, born with a rare brain disorder, demanded constant care just to stay alive. But little Molly was used by God to work great things. Hear Molly's parents, Jake and Rebecca Mutz, tell how Mighty Molly Mutz brought two families even closer together in the circle of the fellowship of suffering - and how both families were strengthened in the midst of tremendous adversity. Something is Terribly Wrong Series Title: A Symphony in the Dark (Day 2 of 5) Guests Include: Jake & Rebecca Mutz, Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bill & Pam Mutz It was a one in a million stroke of bad luck--or was it? Molly Mutz, infant daughter of Rebecca and Jake Mutz, was born with an exceptionally rare and terribly damaging defect in the blood vessels supplying her brain. Jake and Rebecca tell how they waited to hear the diagnosis that could mean life or death for their firstborn daughter, Molly. Hear how they considered what God would have them do in response. The Joy of Birth in the Shadow of Fear Series Title: A Symphony in the Dark (Day 1 of 5) Guests Include: Jake & Rebecca Mutz, Dennis & Barbara Rainey, Bill & Pam Mutz Rebecca Mutz wanted to be a mom ever since she could remember. Hear Rebecca tell how her dreams came true in a labor and delivery room in a small Colorado hospital. When baby Molly didn't cry for four minutes after delivery, however, a new mother's worst fears began to materialize. Joining Rebecca this week is her husband Jake, her in-laws, Bill and Pam Mutz, and her parents, Dennis and Barbara Rainey. Committed to the Eternal When all is said and done, how will you wish to have spent your life? Reflecting God's Glory Series Title: When God Breaks Your Heart (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Ed Underwood Where is God when it hurts? Pastor Ed Underwood shares what he's learned about God and life as he's walked through the valley of the shadow of death battling chronic leukemia. Understanding the Story of Lazarus Series Title: When God Breaks Your Heart (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Ed Underwood Are the brokenhearted near the Lord? Absolutely, according to pastor Ed Underwood, a man who has battled a rare and chronic form of leukemia. Ed tells how he seriously contemplated suicide as a way out of his debilitating pain until he began to study John 11 and the story of Lazarus' death. Join us to hear what Ed learned from that story about praying dangerous prayers. Trusting in the Truths of God Series Title: When God Breaks Your Heart (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Ed Underwood Where is God when we suffer? Ed Underwood, a pastor and loving family man, found himself asking this same question as he became gripped by a form of chronic leukemia. Ed shares how he was first diagnosed, and how the intense pain and agony of the disease brought him to such a low point that he told his wife he was finished with praying. Hear him tell how his wife's unshakable faith brought him through his dark days. Weatherproofing Your Home in the Midst of the Economic Downturn Series Title: Weatherproofing Your Home in the Midst of the Economic Downturn (Day 1 of 1) Guests Include: Dennis Rainey In uncertain times, we need to focus on that which is certain - the Word of God. Dennis Rainey helps us find certainty in uncertain times and faith in time of fear, as he offers practical tips for preparing your home to withstand the current economic and cultural storm. The 10 Commandments and Your Family: Giving God First Place Guests Include: Dennis Rainey, Jerry Bridges This weekend, hear about the importance of the Ten Commandments in your family from FamilyLife President, Dennis Rainey, and The Joy of Fearing God author, Jerry Bridges. Feminism's Impact on Marriage and Family Series Title: Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Carolyn McCulley While feminism has been influential in changing women's pay and status in the culture, it has also done harm when it comes to the family. Today author Carolyn McCulley reveals how feminist thought has crept into our homes, leading to stressed out women and confused men. Feminism's Beginnings Series Title: Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Carolyn McCulley Is it possible to be a feminist and a faithful, godly woman? Today self-proclaimed former feminist Carolyn McCulley talks about feminism's start and exposes the anti-biblical messages behind it. Waking Up to Faith Series Title: Radical Womanhood: Feminine Faith in a Feminist World (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Carolyn McCulley Are men really the problem? That's what Carolyn McCulley wondered as she grappled her way through her Women's Studies courses in college. Today, Carolyn remembers hearing the gospel clearly taught for the first time and tells how it radically changed her life and her beliefs about feminism. Helping Your Child Understand the Holy Spirit Series Title: Big Truths for Young Hearts (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Bruce Ware How, and what, do you teach your children about the Holy Spirit? Today Professor Bruce Ware helps equip parents to teach their children about the Holy Spirit in terms that even boys and girls can understand. Sandbox Theology Series Title: Big Truths for Young Hearts (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Bruce Ware Do your children sense God's awesome power? Professor Bruce Ware, author of Big Truths for Young Hearts, encourages parents to use God's wonderful Creation and other everyday examples to give their children a sense of awe at the thought of God. Introducing Your Child to God Series Title: Big Truths for Young Hearts (Day 1 of 3) Guests Include: Bruce Ware Are you helping your children know God? Bruce Ware, professor of Christian theology at Southern Baptist Seminary, urges parents to use the ordinary moments of life to introduce their children to God and grow disciples in the faith. Practical Steps to Weather the Financial Crisis Series Title: Weathering the Financial Storms (Day 3 of 3) Guests Include: Jerry Foster Economic uncertainty is a great time to re-examine your financial status and take steps to improve it. Financial planner Jerry Foster offers timely advice for weathering the economic storm, including taking an inventory of your expenses, creating a budget, increasing your income, and differentiating between needs and wants. Regaining Your Financial Footing Series Title: Weathering the Financial Storms (Day 2 of 3) Guests Include: Jerry Foster Worried about how the economy will affect you? Certified financial planner Jerry Foster shares four basic principles that will help you sail through a financial crisis.