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A single opportunity can change the trajectory of a child’s life. For girls in Uganda, that opportunity often begins with education. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Aaron Griggs share how Cross International helps young women stay in school and pursue their God-given calling. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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It’s Witness Wednesday! Students at Georgia Tech have their worldviews tested as Todd Friel brings the biblical Christian faith to bear on issues like the afterlife, morality, our conscience, and our ultimate hope. Have you ever wondered how you’d approach someone on the street with the truth of the gospel? Wonder no longer – join Todd to learn how you can evangelize lovingly, truthfully, and effectively.

Segment 1

• Orrin says he’s a Christian—but struggles to define his purpose in life beyond career success.

• He claims he’s a “good person,” then wrestles with Scripture’s claim that no one is good.

• Orrin is forced to examine whether he’s truly born again—or just culturally Christian.

Segment 2

• French student rejects organized religion—but concedes design may imply a Designer.

• Confronted with the moral law: Are you good by God’s standard—or just by your own?

• Hears the gospel clearly contrasted with every other religion: “Do” vs. “Done.”

Segment 3

• Professing Christian claims Jesus is the “tipping point”—but hesitates when truth becomes exclusive.

• Todd presses to explain why Christianity alone is true—and why other faiths are wrong.

• The gospel is made painstakingly clear: We go to heaven by faith—not because we’re “good.”

Segment 4

• Georgia Tech student accepts design logic—but questions who designed the Designer.

• Claims to be “generally good”—until conscience is examined under God’s law.

• Hears a direct appeal: justice demands payment—but mercy offers substitution.

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Welcome to episode #259! ️ Pure Victory Podcast: Guardrails, Not Handcuffs: Navigating Opposite Sex Friendships in Marriage

Opposite sex friendships—harmless or hazardous? In this honest and nuanced conversation, Braden and Kristen (“Wifey”)  tackle one of the most sensitive topics in marriage. With culture saying, “If you trust me, it shouldn’t matter,” and Scripture calling us to wisdom, where’s the balance?

This episode isn’t about fear. It’s about unity. It’s about protecting what matters most—your covenant.

Through practical examples (yes, including Sour Patch Kids and chocolate ), cultural lies like Temptation Island-style thinking, and a powerful biblical reminder from Samson, this episode helps couples think proactively—not reactively—about boundaries that build safety, not restriction.

Because strong marriages don’t test temptation—they guard against it.

In This Episode, We Cover:

• Why opposite sex friendships can feel like a “minefield”
• The danger of relying on “self-control” alone
• How emotional intimacy quietly replaces marital intimacy
• The difference between social connection and emotional bonding
• Why secrecy—not friendship—is often the real red flag
• Cultural myths vs. biblical wisdom
• Why boundaries are guardrails, not barriers

Scriptural Highlight

1 Corinthians 10:12 – “So, if you think you are standing firm, be careful that you don’t fall.”

The downfall of Samson wasn’t weakness—it was believing he was too strong to fall. Maturity isn’t seeing how close you can get to temptation. It’s being wise enough to avoid it.

A strong marriage doesn’t dance around the fire. It protects the covenant God entrusted to you.

Key Takeaways

• Trust is not the absence of boundaries. It’s built through transparency and shared expectations.
• Self-control is not a strategy. Wisdom means staying far from the line, not managing yourself at it.
• Secrecy is the warning light. If details are withheld, minimized, or hidden, something deeper may be happening.
• Marriage sets the relational hierarchy. Once married, every other relationship comes underneath that covenant.
• Boundaries create safety. They say, “I value us too much to risk this.”

Practical Action Steps

This week, sit down with your spouse and ask:

1. How can we navigate opposite sex friendships in a way that feels safe, healthy, and strengthens our marriage?
2. What guardrails would help us protect our unity?
3. Are there any current relationships that feel unclear or uncomfortable?
4. Do we need outside help (pastor, counselor, trusted mentor) to navigate this well?

Remember: This is not a debate. It’s a conversation. The goal isn’t to win—it’s to align.

Final Encouragement

No one wakes up planning to have an affair. Most people slide there slowly—through unchecked boundaries and unspoken expectations.

Your marriage is too valuable to “stress test.” Life is hard enough. Choose wisdom. Choose unity. Choose guardrails.

Your future is worth protecting.

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Paul is in prison, and somewhere across town, a conversation is happening that will decide his future — and he has no idea. Governor Festus and King Agrippa are weighing his case without him. Dr. John walks us through this private exchange and draws out a truth we all need in those moments when we have no control: when our lives are in the hands of others, they are never out of the hands of God.

Jesus Goes Global: A Prisoner of Christ: When we read the book of Acts, we tend to give primary attention to the formation and growth of the Church in the early chapters. We then highlight the three mission trips of Paul. But some of the most profound lessons lie in the final chapters of Acts 25-28. Dr. John will show God extending His Kingdom through the personal struggle and imprisonment of Paul. The world’s worst cannot impede God’s best.

Being genuinely happy for the good fortune of others doesn’t come to us naturally. Often it’s easier to commiserate with friends rather than celebrate with them. But when you rejoice with those who rejoice, you’re modelling Christ.

And now its time for something a little different... Soup! Kathi Lipp, the author of Sabbath Soup joins Danny and Rebecca to share the importance of families coming together for meals, but also incorporating rhythms into our lives that allow us to break away from the hussle and bussle of everyday life. It's a great conversation about rest, and we'll also answer a listener question about picky eaters!

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You can make a difference in the life of a child! Captured in the book, The Lucky Few, Josh and Heather Avis share on the pain and heartache that several years of infertility had on their marriage. They then share how God began to prompt their hearts to adopt, and then adopt a child with Down syndrome. They also share on their other two adopted children and shine a positive light on Down syndrome reminding all of us that even if we feel fear we need to step out in faith to what God is calling us to.

You've feel like a failure for not studying enough--or you've even been hurt by twisted Scripture. In family chaos, the Bible gathers dust while guilt builds. If you're hungry for truth without the baggage, tune in. Faith Womack, YouTube's Bible Nerd, shares her rough, raw origins—from spiritual abuse and miscarriage to building a ministry—and reframes Bible engagement as joyful, everyday discipleship. No more boring; just God's Word as the anchor you need.

Show Notes and Resources

• Learn more about Faith and where to get your copy of No More Boring Bible Study at biblenerdministries.com
• Begin the Easter story early with Resurrection Eggs. Start your family tradition now! 
• Follow Faith on Instagram @biblenerdministries

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