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Pastor Ted Cunningham brings hilarious encouragement to moms by urging them to stop stressing out over non-essential decisions, and start actively seeking out a more lighthearted approach to life. Then based on his book, Defending Your Marriage, Dr. Tim and Noreen Muehlhoff share about the reality of spiritual warfare against marriages, and how to combat the enemy’s lies with the truth of God. Couples will be encouraged that they’re not alone in the fight for a godly marriage and better equipped to be a shining example for the world around them.

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He sang a song of commitment that has been sung at weddings for the last 40 years. On this Building Relationships with Dr. Gary Chapman, you’ll hear his conversation with Mary Beth and Steven Curtis Chapman. After more than 40 years, they are still together. How did they navigate the ups, downs, struggles and triumphs of an ordinary marriage? Find out on Building Relationships with Gary Chapman.

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Read: 1 Kings 17:2-9

Ingrid sat slumped on the couch in the empty living room. Her family was next door eating lunch before packing up the moving van.

Aunt Kristin burst in holding a plate of brownies.

“Nothing will cheer me up,” Ingrid declared, turning her back to her.

“Not even my world-famous brownies?” Aunt Kristin cried.

Ingrid shook her head. Aunt Kristin plopped down next to her. “I know it’s scary and sad to move,” she said.

“I just don’t want to move!” Ingrid exclaimed. “I know it’s because my parents are helping open a new homeless shelter in the city, but I don’t want to make new friends or have a new teacher.”

Aunt Kristin gave Ingrid a thoughtful smile. “Have I ever told you about my friend Elijah? He would be thousands of years old today if he were here eating cookies with us.”

“Is he one of your Bible friends?” Ingrid asked.

“Yes,” Aunt Kristin said. “He witnessed many miracles and got to hear God’s audible voice. But sometimes God told Elijah to do hard things.”

“Like what?”

“Well, Elijah lived in a land where it hadn’t rained for years,” Aunt Kristin said. “So God led him to a brook and provided him with food. But later on, God allowed the brook to dry up so that He could send Elijah somewhere else.”

“I would’ve been scared,” Ingrid said.

“Me too,” Aunt Kristin agreed. “But Elijah trusted God, so he knew God would provide for him in the next place. And guess what happened there? God showed Elijah a family who needed his help. Through Elijah, God even raised that family’s son back to life!”

“A miracle!” Ingrid exclaimed.

“Just think,” Aunt Kristin added, “because your family is following God’s call to a new place, you’ll be able to bless people you never would have met if you stayed here—and they’ll be able to bless you.”

“No matter where I move, God will be there,” Ingrid said, smiling. “But can I take a brownie for the road?”

–Hannah Chung

How about you? Has God ever brought you to a new place? Maybe it was a new school, home, church, or friend group. Even though change can be scary, God will provide for all your needs no matter where you are. As you grow in your relationship with Jesus, He will help you remember that He is with you everywhere you go. Trust Him to help you be brave as He leads you where He wants you to go.

Today's Key Verse: And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19 (CSB)

Today's Key Thought: God provides where He leads

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Nafi and Kamran joined a military coup. They fought for years, and when their side won, were given desk jobs in the capital. It’s not going well. There’s little to do so they go online. Nafi says that many of his comrades, “including me, are addicted to the internet, especially Twitter.” Kamran adds, “The real test and challenge was not during the [war]. Rather, it’s now. At that time, it was simple, but now things are much more complicated.” Citing the various temptations he found on the Web, he added, “Many . . . have fallen into these seemingly sweet, but actually bitter traps.”

Kamran’s right that we’re most vulnerable to let down our guard when we’re at ease, as he was after a war. In Scripture we find a similar caution in the story of David’s adultery with Bathsheba. It all began when he sent others off to war but remained behind in the capital. Like an undisciplined man scrolling the internet, David “got up from his bed and walked around on the roof of the palace” (2 Samuel 11:2). He put himself in harm’s way. And when “he saw a woman bathing,” he didn’t turn away (v. 3).

We avoid the postwar letdown by remembering we’re still at war. “For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but . . . against the spiritual forces of evil.” So, as He helps us, we “put on the full armor of God” and prepare to “stand our ground” (Ephesians 6:12–13).

2 Timothy 1:5 states, “I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also.” This verse highlights how deeply a mother's faith can shape generations. Moms quietly cultivate our hearts, our values, and even our view of God. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West celebrates the impact of faithful mothers. Then, it’s your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Segment 1

• Derek asks: If God’s promise to Israel remains an active hope today, is there a need to share the gospel with Jews?

• Kyla wonders: Have Christian podcasts become a breeding ground for gossip, immaturity, and “heresy hunter” celebrities disconnected from the local church?

• Nate asks: What should churches do when faithful preaching feels more like a seminary lecture than shepherding hurting people?

Segment 2

• Anonymous asks: Are Christians actually called to one specific local church—or is church membership mostly personal preference?

• Eddie asks: Do babies who die in the womb go to heaven—and can Christians be certain about it biblically?

Segment 3

• Joe asks: How do you deeply desire marriage without turning a future spouse into an idol?

Segment 4

• Anonymous asks: Can praying too much for someone you’re dating become emotionally unhealthy—or even idolatrous?

• Ralph asks: Why do Christians criticize Catholicism but rarely talk about the Orthodox Church?

• Anonymous asks: Why does it feel like idols keep growing back in my heart no matter how hard I fight them?

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Paul's conversion produced a fearless courage that sent him back into the very places where people wanted him dead. Come to God today and ask Him to fill you with that same Spirit-given courage

Acts 21:13 - "Why are you weeping and breaking my heart? I am ready not only to be bound, but also to die in Jerusalem for the name of the Lord Jesus."

People say it all the time — "that was heaven" or "that was hell." But what if they're more right than they realize? In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld explores the idea that our most glorious and most devastating experiences on earth are foretastes of what is to come. From the beauty of creation to the brutality of suffering, God has purposes in both — and understanding that changes the way we face whatever season we're in.

Trusting God in Suffering: One of the obstacles to faith is the problem of pain. Why does a powerful loving God allow suffering? The Scriptures are forthright and do not ignore, diminish or bypass the problem. Nor do they resolve it. But God does tell us how we are to respond to pain. In this 10 message series, Dr. John will explore God’s teaching on pain. It will not answer every question, but it will help us in the midst of our struggles.