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Do you work to live or live to work? For many, the answer is simple: “I work to make a living.” But what if there’s more to work than just earning a paycheck? Could it be that work holds deeper meaning—something essential to who you are and how you’re made? On the next Faith & Finance Live, David Bahnsen joins Rob West to offer a perspective on work you might not have considered. Then, Rob responds to your calls and financial questions. 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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Segment 1:

• Smartphones at age 5–6 linked to 48% suicidal thoughts in girls.

• Early phone use disrupts emotional stability, empathy, and reality perception.

• Christians called to be counter-cultural—even if kids push back.

Segment 2:

• Ozempic use in teens raising long-term brain and appetite concerns.

• Stopping GLP-1 drugs leaves lasting appetite and mood issues.

• Mental health crisis linked to dopamine interference and body image lies.

Segment 3:

• Smartphones + body image pressure driving teen Ozempic use.

• Over 700 signed up for Play the Man—momentum is building.

• Campus culture toward Christianity is shifting—opportunities emerging.

Segment 4:

• Beachaven Church aiming for 10,000 gospel conversations.

• Evangelism culture must be intentional—does your church have one?

• Only 36% of Americans confident in the church; evangelism can change that.

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Every building you see will one day crumble and disappear—except one. Dr. John Neufeld reveals the eternal significance of the church as God's imperishable temple made of living stones. Using 1 Corinthians 3:10-15, he explains how Paul laid the foundation of Jesus Christ and His cross once and for all, and now every believer has the sacred assignment to build upon it.

The Power of Christ in a Pagan World: Join Dr. John Neufeld for this 20-message series as he focuses on the book of 1 Corinthians. Covering chapters 1-4, The Power of Christ in a Pagan World looks at the many issues that confronted the church in Corinth; Problems that seemed to find their place within the church at every turn! This series helps us unpack the different conflicts and struggles of this early church in a relevant and practical way. Even though the church in Corinth existed a long time ago, they went through trials that might sound familiar to us in the 21st Century!

Tips for getting a first date, plus lessons from a man’s spiritual deconstruction, and when your girlfriend hangs out a lot with her gay friends.     

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Roundtable: Want to Get Coffee?

Asking a girl out isn’t easy; it requires courage. But for many men, their approach is awkward, ill-planned, and lacking confidence — if they summon the nerve to ask at all. Is there a way to ask a woman on a date without making it weird? Our panel of men offers helpful tips from the trenches.       

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Culture: Lessons in Deconstruction

Nicholas McDonald grew up with a faith that was often formulaic: Do this and get that result from God. But after experiencing the death of his brother and going on a missions trip to another country, Nicholas grappled with the definition of true faith and what Christian beliefs are actually biblical, not just based on tradition or cultural norms. He shares his story with us and models what it looks like to follow Jesus even when you have difficult questions.     

Inbox: My Girlfriend Spends Too Much Time With Her Gay Friends

Our listener is concerned about his girlfriend hanging out with her longtime guy friends who identify as gay. Is it time for a hard conversation? Jeff Johnston weighs in. 

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While it's natural to live resentful and selfish because we're sinful, fallen beings, Chuck Swindoll teaches us a better way so we can avoid the way of Jonah and, instead, walk in the way of Jesus.

From the Series: Jonah: The Reluctant Prophet

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There are four types of friends: acquaintances, casual friends, close friends, and intimate friends. While we may only have one or two intimate friends, they’re the people who help to make the journey a little easier.

Strengthen your marriage with practical, faith-based strategies! Join Dave and Ann Wilson as they chat with author Arlene Pellicane about her book, “Making Marriage Easier.” Learn how four key decisions—play by the rules, give thanks every day, serve your spouse, and take fun seriously—can transform your relationship.

Arlene shares hilarious and relatable anecdotes, from her husband’s quirky wedding registry suggestions to her own memorable, mud-filled camping adventures. Discover the power of humility in admitting flaws, the importance of shared rules like device-free dinners, and how open communication can build trust around even the toughest topics.

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Jill Garner discusses how we can raise morally courageous children, grounded in truth, and able to stand strong against the many temptations of today’s culture. Her book, StrongHeart, gives practical ways that parents can instill humility, gratitude, other-centeredness, respect, GRIT, and bravery in the heart of their child. Help your child discover all of who God has called them to be!