Plugged In's Adam Holz addresses a comment by director Eli Roth and how him seeing a violent movie at age 8 had impacted his life.  He also takes us on the radar of what's impacting us lately in media, including the rise of cigfluencers, social media influencers who are smoking.  Carmen then looks are recent news about wildfires in Washington and Oregon, as well as the decision by Conneticut Children's Medical Center to end gender-mutilating treatments.  How do you undo past mistakes?  

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A businesswoman, a fortune-telling slave girl, and a Roman jailer ... three very different people, reached by God in three very different ways.  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe digs into this wild chapter of Acts 16 … as he kicks off a study called Relentless.  Don’t miss this fascinating message ... Listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

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The Edmiston Center's Karen Ellis, author of the commentary "Lessons from Esther," talks about how Esther had to lean into who she really is in relation to God in order to face the challenge to save her people.  You, too, have need to remember whose you are!  Kelly Kapic, author of the devotional "You Were Never Meant to Do it All," talks about the good news about our limits and weakness.  We're not meant to do it all!  Efficiency and productivity is not necessarily loving.  

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Paul had every reason to grow bitter.  Instead, he modeled something far more powerful.  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe closes out his study on staying strong after betrayal with a simple exercise to help you finally release the hurt you’ve been carrying.  Find strength, and freedom … listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

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What does the Bible actually say about lust?

In this episode, Jonathan Hansen walks through Matthew 5:27-30, where Jesus addresses one of the most personal and misunderstood struggles people face. Instead of merely condemning outward behavior, Jesus reveals that lasting freedom begins with the condition of the heart.

Together, we'll explore the difference between temptation and lust, why Jesus says adultery begins long before an action is taken, and how the biblical framework of the heart, the eye, and the hand provides practical wisdom for overcoming sexual temptation. You'll also hear how the story of King David and Bathsheba serves as a powerful reminder of how unchecked desire can gradually lead us away from God's best.

Whether you're personally battling pornography, lust, or unwanted temptation—or you're simply seeking a deeper understanding of biblical sexuality and the teachings of Jesus—this episode offers practical encouragement, biblical truth, and genuine hope.

Freedom isn't found through trying harder. It begins by bringing hidden struggles into the light, inviting Jesus into the deepest places of our hearts, and taking faithful steps alongside trusted community. No matter where you've been or what you're facing, there is hope, healing, and freedom in Christ.

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