Generally speaking, firstborns are leaders, middle children are peacemakers, and the babies of the family are playful. And while it’s challenging to understand your children’s dynamics when it comes to their birth order, these traits hold true for you and your spouse, as well. Dr. Kevin Leman helps you understand how birth order plays a role in the way you interact as a married couple and shares advice on how to manage challenges in your relationship that often stem from your placement in your family of origin.
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On this week's episode of The Alex McFarland Show, Alex offers a thoughtful cultural, economic, and biblical perspective on the contrast between freedom and socialism. As he examines what he believes is the growing influence of socialist ideas in America, Alex explores the potential implications for the nation's future through the lens of history, economics, and Scripture. He challenges listeners to consider the foundational principles that have sustained a free society and why preserving those values matters for future generations.

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Doug Smith knows what goes on behind the tech curtain, which is why he continues to sound the alarm that AI is not “value neutral”. Doug will offer keen insight into the tech revolution and provide clear, biblical guidelines for engaging with this oftentimes nefarious technology.

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The battle of "messiahs" is here

Monday, July 13, 2026

In the second hour, Kerby dives deeper into the top stories of the day, from the rising Democratic Socialists to ICE’s reduction in violent crime..

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Segment 1

• Jimmy Hicks returns after major back surgery and shares the unexpected lessons God taught him through recovery.

• Why can learning to depend on others be one of the hardest—and healthiest—lessons for Christians?

• What makes faithful, mission-minded believers so valuable in the local church?

• Are dad jokes actually good for your family? Science (and Todd) weighs in.

Segment 2

• A viral Roman Catholic apologist claims Catholics and evangelicals believe the same gospel. Is she right?

• Why are so many evangelicals being drawn toward Roman Catholicism, Eastern Orthodoxy, and Anglicanism?

• What’s missing from the argument that makes it sound so convincing?

• How can you recognize the difference between the true gospel and a subtle counterfeit?

Segment 3

• Why are churches like the PCUSA continuing to lose members year after year?

• What happens when denominations compromise on biblical truth to follow the culture?

• Should churches seek a “middle ground” on controversial issues, or does that strategy always drift left?

• What lessons can faithful pastors and churches learn from today’s denominational decline?

Segment 4

• Can dogs ever evolve into something other than dogs?

• What’s the difference between biblical “kinds,” species, and Darwinian evolution?

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Originally aired 7/7/25 – Stand Up For The Truth with host Dave Wager, featuring a heartfelt conversation with longtime friend and guest, Heidi. Heidi shares her journey of faith that began as a young camper at Silver Birch Ranch, where she first trusted Christ—and how that same faith is carrying her now through a cancer diagnosis. With honesty and warmth, she and Dave reflect on God’s provision in the midst of trials, drawing from Psalm 119:71: “My suffering was good for me, for it taught me to pay attention to your decrees.” This episode offers an encouraging reminder that even in hardship, God is not absent—He is teaching, refining, and holding us steady.

Listeners will hear personal stories of how Heidi and her family are walking through treatment with peace and purpose. From the faithfulness of God in hospital rooms to the small acts of love from her children at home, her testimony points to a deeper truth: suffering doesn’t define us—God does. If you’ve ever wondered how to trust God when life takes a hard turn, this conversation will meet you where you are and gently lift your eyes to the One who never lets go. No video podcast available today.

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