What does it actually mean to be content? In this episode of Take Heart, Cory Wing unpacks the biblical truth that real, lasting contentment is not found in circumstances, success, or possessions—but in Christ alone.

Walking through Philippians 4, Matthew 6, and other key passages, this episode reframes what it means to say “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.” It’s not about achieving your dreams—it’s about being satisfied in Christ whether in abundance or in need.

If you’ve struggled with comparison, restlessness, or the feeling that something is always missing, this message is for you.

True contentment isn’t found in having enough—it’s found in having Christ.

There was a local SCANDAL when the lietenant governor of Indiana spoke at a local highschool, and word got out that he stands for CONSERVATIVE VALUES!   John wrote a post about it, and the governor shared it, and now a bunch of scandalized parents are demanding that they be alerted when someone is going to be speaking to their kids...

ALERT ALERT! If you send your kids to government school, then the government is going to choose who speaks to them, and that may include government officials. ALERT ALERT! If you don't want to co-parent with the government, then get your kids out of there! 

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Today Chris reflects on artists whose art he admires, but he would never want to be like. When you think of Roald Dahl, Shel Silverstein, or even Mozart, must you boycott them when you discover things about them that you find distasteful? Today the Pugs wonder aloud, must artists be saints?

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Every organization has an emotional climate. Everyone who works there feels it. It's the unspoken rules about what gets said, what gets ignored, and what everyone pretends not to notice. That climate is set by what the leader is willing or not willing to confront.

Today’s unique podcast starts in Africa, strolls through the Chinese slums of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and winds up in far NW China!

Welcome to China Compass on the Fight Laugh Feast network! I'm your China travel guide in exile, Missionary Ben. Follow me on X (@chinaadventures) where I share a new Chinese city or county to pray for every single day.  Feel free to write anytime: [email protected]. All my books, substack, patreon, and everything else can be easily found at PrayGiveGo.us!

The Autobiography of John G. Paton (JohnGPaton.com)

Borden of Yale: The Millionaire Missionary (BordenofYale.com)

Unbeaten: Arrested, Interrogated, and Deported from China (Unbeaten.vip)

The Memoirs of William Milne: First Protestant Missionary to Malaysia (PrayGiveGo.us)

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Two Days in Uganda: "Gorilla Hunting" & "Gorilla Wars"

Civil War Between Chimps in Uganda

https://notthebee.com/article/the-civil-war-between-chimps-in-africa-is-the-funniest-thing-on-the-internet-right-now-weve-got-the-latest-troop-movements

There are 56 Ethnicities in China and 55 are Getting Squashed

https://www.economist.com/china/2026/03/09/there-are-56-ethnicities-in-china-and-55-are-getting-squashed

This coming week's Pray for China (PrayforChina.us) cities…

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One of the most debated passages in all of Scripture is Ezekiel’s temple vision in chapters 40–48. Is it a literal, future building? Or is something deeper going on? In this episode, George Sayour walks through the theological and biblical context of Ezekiel’s vision, showing how the New Testament helps interpret what the temple actually represents. From John 2 to Hebrews and Revelation, Scripture points us to a greater fulfillment—one that many miss when reading Ezekiel at face value. This isn’t just about prophecy… It’s about how the entire Bible fits together.

Today's episode expands on what David said last week about the importance of “understanding of the times” when assessing Christian engagement in political and legislative advocacy. David uses a Scriptural metaphor to explain what he sees missing in the way Christians understanding our times. And he explains how it has affected the approach to politics taken by both end-abortion-now advocates and traditional right to life advocates. At a fundamental level, they are the same.

Tune into this episode of Leadership Now with Dr. Aaron Rock where Aaron gives his thoughts on the newly formed Liberal majority government in Canada, and discusses how this can unite Christians towards a common cause.

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Why do evangelicals struggle when they gain political power?

This conversation breaks down the tension between Christian ethics and modern politics, focusing on how ideas like moral purity, leadership, and authority translate (or fail to translate) from the church into government.

The discussion explores Christian nationalism, the historical Protestant influence on America, and how institutions like universities shape cultural values.

It also examines why applying church-based standards (like purity and holiness) to political leadership can create ineffective governance and poor decision-making.

A major theme is the difference between biblical holiness vs. an obsession with purity, and how that distinction impacts leadership, culture, and policy.
 
James Baird and Josh Howard also address controversial topics like moral hierarchy, sexual ethics, and cultural decline, offering a theological and sociological perspective on modern political engagement.

If you’re interested in religion and politics, evangelicalism, cultural influence, or political theology, this conversation provides a deep and thought-provoking analysis.