Are you caught in a life filled with insecurity, inner struggle, and confusion? Perhaps it’s because you’re disconnected. Disconnections lead to disqualification and dysfunction. Connections lead to victory. Get connected to Christ.

In this episode, Dr. John explores the balance between biblical warnings about false teachers and the assurance of eternal security for believers. He explains how true followers of Christ remain vigilant by abiding in His truth, and how God’s warnings serve to protect and encourage the faithful on their spiritual journey.

Walking in Truth and Love: It has been said that there are two kinds of people in the Christian community. There are the love people, who believe that living in love, unity, and harmony with others is of utmost importance. Then there’s the truth group of people. These Christians care deeply about the salvation of the lost and remind us that unless truth is declared, no one can be saved. Unfortunately, the love group can find it difficult to draw lines in the sand when it comes to false teachings and sin, and the truth camp often becomes harsh, judgemental, and lack in grace. Which group do you fall in to? Before you panic, there is good news! We don’t have to choose between love or truth. It is not a trade-off. Join Dr. John Neufeld in this 5-message series where he will walk through how to live a life of both Christian love and truth!

Pastor Chuck Swindoll narrates the five trials Paul endured for defending his faith (Acts 21–23). Paul’s “straight thinking” not only saved his life on several different occasions but also provided peace and confidence as he proclaimed the truth.

From the Series: Paul: A Man of Grace and Grit

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It's the word you hope you'll never hear when you're in your doctor's office - cancer. Recently, though, there's been a beautiful four-letter word that may go with that ugly word. It's the word "cure." At least they're hoping so. The possible breakthroughs have to do with one of the greatest killers of women - breast cancer. But the discoveries may turn out to open up ways to cure other cancers, too. This entirely new approach to fighting cancer - one that has so far shown promising results in lengthening the lives of terminally ill cancer patients has been described as "attacking cancer at its genetic roots."

The gene is called HER-2, and it produces this protein on the surface of our cells that ultimately helps accelerate that abnormal growth that becomes cancer. Scientists have developed a treatment that attacks this genetic malfunction that causes some cancers. One researcher offers hope to millions who have cancer or may develop cancer when he puts it this way, "If we understand what is broken in the malignant cell, we might be able to fix it." They're calling this one of the hottest areas of cancer research, and it makes sense - stop the cancer by stopping its genetic root.

I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Curing Cancer of the Heart."

Now you may be one of the blessed people like me who when you hear about cancer, you can say, "Well, not me so far." I wish I could say that about the cancer that infects every single one of us - the deadliest cancer there is. You might call it heart cancer. It's that spiritual cancer in the human heart that causes so much hurt, guilt, shame, and brokenness. The Bible calls it sin, with the middle letter "I."

We were created by God to live life His way. According to the Bible, we've all said, "No. No God's way. My way." That's the root of our deadly spiritual cancer. And it is always terminal. No matter how religious or how nice we are, God makes it clear, "the wages of our sin is death" (Romans 6:23) - that's death as in being eternally cut off from God, from His life and from His love.

This is the spiritual cancer that devastates our self-respect, our family, the people we love - and that's the ones we hurt the most. It takes away our inner peace, and it destroys our eternity. And like mankind's battle against physical cancer, the battle against this disease of "me" has been going on for a long time.

Our word for today from the Word of God comes from Romans 7:15. "What I want to do, I do not do, but what I hate I do." Sound familiar? That's our losing battle against the dark disease in our heart. The writer of these words is desperate for a cure, and he asks, "Who will rescue me from this body of death?" (Romans 7:24) Just like us, he's found no cure that can get at the root cause of all the dark things that come out of us.

Then comes the announcement of the breakthrough, as this fellow-sinner asks, "Who will rescue me?" He answers, "Thanks be to God - through Jesus Christ our Lord!" Jesus has pioneered the cure for this spiritual cancer that has seemed so unstoppable, so incurable. He shed His blood on the cross, absorbed all the sin, all the punishment, and attacked the root causes of the actions and the attitudes we hate - and He broke the power of sin by taking all its punishment.

So many people - maybe even people you know - have opened their lives to Jesus and they have found forgiveness and moral victory that is changing their lives and their homes. And it's within your reach today if you will say, "Jesus, I'm trusting you to be my savior for my sin."

You know our website is all about beginning to win the battle by beginning a relationship with Him. It's ANewStory.com - I hope you'll go there today.

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Phillis Wheatley, the first published African American poet, used biblical themes to persuade believers in Jesus to abolish slavery. Born around 1753 in western Africa, Wheatley was sold to a slave trader at only seven years of age. Quicky distinguishing herself as a remarkable student, she finally secured her emancipation in 1773. In her poems and correspondence, Wheatley pressed her readers to embrace the Scriptural affirmation of the equality of all people. She wrote, “In every human Breast, God has implanted a Principle, which we call Love of Freedom; It is impatient of Oppression, and pants for Deliverance; and . . . the same Principle lives in us.”

Equality before God is a truth emphasized by Paul when he wrote, “There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ” (Galatians 3:28). Because we’re “all children of God through faith” (v. 26), differences such as race, ethnicity, gender, or social status shouldn’t lead to discrimination in the church.

Even as equal recipients of God’s love, we still struggle to live out this principle. But Scripture teaches that diverse peoples united through faith in Christ best reflects God’s heart and is His plan for life in eternity. That reality can help us to celebrate the diversity in our communities of faith now.

God’s Word contains dozens of verses about repaying debt, but they are usually from the perspective of owing money to others. But what if someone owes us money? On today's Faith & Finance Live, Rob West will talk about the process you can use to reconcile unpaid debt when someone owes you money. Then Rob will answer your calls on various financial topics. 

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It’s Witness Wednesday!

Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech where he talks with four students about Christianity, repentance, the significance of Easter, and the resurrection of Jesus Christ. Throughout the episode, Todd emphasizes the importance of the gospel, the need for forgiveness, and the role of Jesus Christ in salvation.

Segment 1:

• Student claims to believe in Easter but doesn’t know why the resurrection matters.

• Admits he’s never really examined Christianity or the reason for Jesus’ death.

• Politely disengages without much spiritual interest.

Segment 2:

• Student who is from Maryland was raised Christian but avoids saying Jesus is the only way.

• Hesitant to call other religions false, even while affirming Christianity for himself.

• Struggles to boldly proclaim gospel exclusivity despite claiming personal faith.

Segment 3:

• Yoni proudly identifies as practicing Jew but admits breaking God’s laws.

• Rejects the idea of needing a Messiah, preferring personal responsibility for his sin.

• Hears how Old Testament sacrifices point to Jesus, but remains unconvinced.

Segment 4:

• Rex boldly affirms Jesus as Lord but initially struggles to explain why.

• Learns how the law exposes sin and why people need forgiveness, not just a better life.

• Gets coached on using the Ten Commandments to make the gospel urgent and personal.

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The statistics are not pretty. Pornography continues to be a big problem and it seems like the ages of people struggling with porn addiction decreases as the percentage of users increase. There is hope! It’s not all doom and gloom. Join host Andrew Marcus as he connects with Shawn Bonneteau from Deep Clean, an incredible ministry that offers one on one coaching, group coaching and a wide variety of resources to help those addicted break FREE! Jump into their conversation as they unpack the reality that there is hope for freedom. Freedom exists. You may not think there’s a way out, but there is. Listen now to learn some practical ways to overcome addiction and live a life of true freedom in Christ. 

Welcome to episode #234! ️ Pure Victory Podcast: Breaking Free on All Fronts – The 3 Areas We Battle Porn

In today’s episode, Braden dives deep into a powerful and often overlooked truth: freedom from porn and sexual addiction isn’t just a one-front battle—it’s a three-front war. Drawing straight from Scripture, he unpacks how the flesh, the world, and the enemy all wage war against our freedom and identity in Christ.

Too often, we hyper-focus on just one area—whether it’s praying against the enemy, rewiring our brain, or retreating from culture—and miss the full picture of healing God wants for us. But the good news? Jesus equips us to fight on every front.

With wisdom, personal experience, and practical application, Braden helps you:

• Understand the biblical foundation of the three areas of battle.
• Identify which area you’ve been ignoring (and how to strengthen it).
• Learn how to pursue true, holistic freedom with Christ at the center.
• See why healing is more than behavior change—it’s heart transformation.

You’re not alone. You’re not without hope. And you’re not fighting blind. Tune in and take the next step toward lasting purity and purpose.

Challenge this week: Get outside, explore your city or region, and reflect on where you’ve been focusing your healing efforts. Then, invite God to lead you into all three areas—flesh, world, and enemy—with boldness and grace.

“Walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh.” – Galatians 5:16

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