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Teaching we want to hear in 2026, plus God’s plan for your career, and an executive’s career resource recommendations.   

Featured musical artist:  Zach Williams 

Roundtable: What I Wish My Church Would Talk About

As you look forward to spiritual growth in 2026, what do you hope your pastor will preach on? What do you feel is needed by Christians in terms of scriptural guidance and instruction? Or maybe encouragement? Any specific Bible passages or topics seem especially relevant? Our guests ponder this potential; actually talking to their pastors about it — well, we’ll see!  

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Culture: God’s Will for Your Career

Does God have specific direction for your career? Does it matter what you do? Jordan Raynor lives, thinks and breathes all things calling and vocation. He spends time this week helping us decipher what listening to the Holy Spirit looks like when it comes to our jobs. He also offers tips for being proactive, pursuing growth, and moving on. 

The Sacredness of Secular Work: 4 Ways Your Job Matters for Eternity (Even When You’re Not Sharing the Gospel)        

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Inbox: Favorite Career Resources

If you’re a successful executive coach, what are your go-to career resources? Ken Lane has a list of books, podcasts and assessments that you should check out. 

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Anne shares about prayer, God's Word, and a relationship with Jesus from 1 John 1:3-4.

Comedian John Branyan celebrates the sensibilities of those who live in the Midwest……what some people from the West and East coasts refer to as “Flyover Country.” The “coasters” think their big cities and beaches are special, but the Midwest contains all of America’s food! After riffing on a variety of subjects, John closes with a very encouraging word picture about the value of every human life.

Get free access to almost four hours of family-friendly comedy from John Branyan, Kenn Kington, Jeremy Nunes and Chonda Pierce.

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John Branyan tells how airports can be a rather funny place to travel for a comedian.

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In Twisted-Wonderland on Disney+, Yu finds himself at a school of magic, governed by Disney villain-inspired houses. And he desperately wants to find his way back home.

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Happy New Year from Mercy Ships!

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