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Andres, the owner of an electronics company, was giving employees with outstanding sales records a day trip to a beach resort. Andres was also taking his seven-year-old son Jimmy. Before departure, he excitedly held his dad’s hand as everyone boarded the van. “You’re joining us? How many sales have you made?” one employee jokingly asked Jimmy. “None!” he replied, motioning to his dad. “He’s letting me join!”

Jimmy didn’t have to work to earn his inclusion on the trip because his dad was paying his way. As believers in Jesus, we also don’t rely on our good works as the basis of our inclusion in Heaven. We’re granted access because of Jesus’ death and resurrection on our behalf. “The wages of sin is death” (Romans 6:23), and Jesus’ own blood was the “payment,” releasing us from our debt to Him. “In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins” (Ephesians 1:7). He opened the way for whoever believes in Him to “not perish but have eternal life” (John 3:16). Jesus’ work and our trust in that work gives us a place with Him for eternity.

When we believe in Jesus as Savior, we become God’s children. Such is His “glorious grace, which he has freely given us” (Ephesians 1:6). Like Jimmy, we can look to our heavenly Father and say with confidence, “He’s letting me join!”

When we invest like owners, our portfolios can reflect faithful stewardship and create real-world impact. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Robin John share practical ways to move from passive investing to purposeful ownership. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, where biblical wisdom meets today’s finances, weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Astrophysicist Dr. Jason Lisle joins to unpack today’s biggest scientific obsessions—from UFOs and aliens to climate change and human “upgrades.” He explains why these pursuits reveal less about discovery and progress—and far more about our refusal to trust the Creator who already rules it all.

Segment 1: The Truth Behind UFOs

• What NASA and the military call “unidentified” is usually just misidentified.

• The shocking connection between cruise ships, party balloons, and UFO sightings.

• Why we love the idea of aliens—and what that craving reveals about our hearts.

Segment 2: Why the World Wants Aliens

• Secular culture’s obsession with ETs is really a longing to replace the Creator.

• How evolution drives the search for life in space—and fuels disbelief in Genesis.

• The deeper question: are we looking for life out there because we’ve rejected the Life-Giver here?

Segment 3: The Climate Panic vs. God’s Providence

• Global warming” became “climate change” when the data stopped cooperating.

• Scripture and science both show the Earth’s climate has always fluctuated.

• God promised the seasons will endure—so why the panic?

Segment 4: When Science Tries to Replace God

• The danger of trying to “improve” humanity instead of restore what sin broke.

• Why curing disease honors the Creator—but trying to become Him doesn’t.

• From Babel to biotech, every age repeats the same lie: “You can be like God.”

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Should young Christians pursue marriage or remain single? Dr. John Neufeld addresses this timeless question from 1 Corinthians 7:25-31, offering three principles of wisdom: consider the advantages of your current situation, understand the pressures marriage brings, and remember that marriage is temporary while our calling to follow Christ is eternal. Dr. Neufeld challenges listeners not to let marriage become an excuse for neglecting God's call.

The Gospel Alternative to the Cultures of Men: Being a Christian inevitably puts you in conflict with culture. In this three-week series, Dr. John Neufeld examines 1 Corinthians 5-7 to explore how the gospel creates a distinct counter-culture in the church. Addressing sexual purity, church discipline, and Christian identity, Dr. Neufeld challenges believers to live faithfully in a broken world—not by condemning culture, but by demonstrating Christ's transforming power through humble accountability, moral courage, and authentic community that offers hope to a watching world.

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How to respond when your friends deconstruct, plus creative ways for men to build friendships, and keeping healthy boundaries with coworkers.    

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Roundtable: Discouraged by Deconstruction

Your friend who once loved Jesus is struggling to keep the faith. He or she has written off parts of the Bible, or stopped going to church, or is excusing sin as not a big deal. All of us go through seasons of doubt, but how should you respond when you see someone drifting away from biblical truth and Christian community? Our guests have experienced this firsthand, and share how to love your friends and entrust them to God in the midst of their struggles. 

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Culture: Finding Great Friendships as a Man

How do men, especially single men, find meaningful friendships in church and beyond? Ty Dannenbring and Jeff Dillon learned how to cultivate community by sharing activities they love, being more visible in their spheres of influence, and reaching out to neighbors. Because guys do friendship differently than women, the practical ideas Ty and Jeff bring to the table are immensely helpful and attainable for men who crave meaningful connection. Ladies, we dished out friendship ideas for you last week!

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Party in the Front!: Overcome Loneliness and Build Community Right Where You Are 

Inbox: TMI on the Job

What’s appropriate to share at work, and what’s TMI (or worse)? HR expert Marshonda Dixon weighs in.  

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Ever craved healing you weren't sure you could find? Ben Bennett, co-founder of the Resolution Movement, takes us on a raw, soul-searching journey through trauma, addiction, and the deep emotional longings that shape our behavior. From TikTok revivals with Gen Z to unpacking seven core relational needs, this episode is a game-changer for anyone navigating pain, trauma, or unmet emotional needs. Ben's powerful story—of childhood abuse, overcoming addictions, and healing through therapy and faith—blends emotional vulnerability with practical wisdom. Whether you're struggling with pornography, anxiety, or seeking fulfillment, Ben’s approach integrates spiritual, emotional, and physical healing in a way that’s rarely seen. Get ready for eye-opening insights on how forgiveness, community, and understanding your core longings can transform your life.

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Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches Christians how to think correctly about themselves, other believers, and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3–8).

From the Series: Romans: The Christian’s Constitution

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