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Corey Brooks—“The Rooftop Pastor”—spent 343 days living on the rooftop of his church on Chicago’s south side to inspire community transformation. Online, Brooks posted a “shout-out” to his elementary school teacher, Joe Stokes, who taught him four unforgettable lessons: the power of perseverance, the importance of integrity, the value of community engagement, and the impact of education.

By embracing Solomon’s wisdom in Proverbs 3, we likewise can strive to live in ways that have community impact. Solomon taught four lessons that are just right for those who trust in God and are called to be a positive force: “Trust in the Lord” (v. 5); “fear the Lord and shun evil” (v. 7); “honor the Lord with your wealth” (v. 9); “do not despise the Lord’s discipline” (v. 11). Such wisdom compels us to be God-focused, but there are people-touching dimensions to our faith too.

In Matthew 5:3-12, Jesus, the ultimate embodiment of wisdom, eloquently described the internal disposition of believers in Jesus. Furthermore, He reminded them that they were high-impact people. “You are the salt of the earth” (v. 13). “You are the light of the world” (v. 14). As such, we are honored to, “Let [our] light shine . . . that they may see [our] good deeds and glorify [our] Father in heaven” (v. 16).

New tax laws are on the horizon—and they could change the way you give. The new One Big Beautiful Bill Act introduces shifts that could influence your charitable strategy both now and in the years to come. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Bruce McKee help us understand what is changing and how to respond wisely. 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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Segment 1

• Jury trials scrapped in Britain for offenses under 3 years—what’s next?

• Canadian pastor jailed for protesting drag story hour; euthanasia stats in Canada shock the world.

• Nigeria: over 200 school kids kidnapped as Christian persecution runs rampant.

Segment 2

• 61% of pastors now using AI weekly—how should congregants think about this?

• Ridiculous complaints raised by cheater website Ashley Madison about AI chatbots.

• 90% of college students think “words = violence.”

Segment 3

• Christians face two dangerous extremes: being consumed by bad news vs. living in ignorance.

• “Wise as serpents, infuriated at evil” — we’re called to be informed, not indifferent.

• A United Methodist preacher announces he’s “transitioning” — and claims it’s part of his ministry.

Segment 4

• UMC pastor tells kids they don’t need to obey their parents if feelings are hurt.

• Claims he’s not “becoming a woman,” just stopping the charade of acting like a man.

• This isn’t deep thinking — it’s moral sophistry being fed to children.

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If God promised blessing through Jesus, why give the Law 430 years later? Drawing from Galatians 3:19-20, Dr. John explains that the Law wasn't given to save us—it was given to diagnose our condition. Like a physician's diagnostic tool, the Law reveals our transgressions and strips away our illusions of self-righteousness, ultimately driving us from Mount Sinai to Mount Calvary where we find our Saviour.

Christmas From Galatians: This Christmas, Dr. John takes an unprecedented approach to the season by exploring why Jesus' coming was absolutely necessary. Through the book of Galatians, this series traces God's plan from Abraham's promise through the giving of the Law to the arrival of Christ. Discover why the Law was never meant to save us but to diagnose our condition, how Jesus fulfilled what we could never accomplish, and how Christmas opened the door for all people to become sons and daughters of God.

A sheltering tree is a great description of a friend. We all need friends who will stand by us, in good times and bad. Going it alone is not how we’re wired.

Conflict will occur in the church today, in the same way it did during Paul’s ministry. Dig deeply into Romans 16 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to better navigate dissension and difficulties.

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Leading parenting expert and pediatrician Dr. Meg Meeker shares about the masculinity crisis in today’s culture and encourages you as a parent to take an active role in guiding and shaping your son’s character. She says the foundation of any boy’s life is built on three things: his relationship with God, his parents, and his siblings and friends. Dr. Meeker takes a positive view of masculinity as she offers seven secrets to raising healthy sons.