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Anxiety doesn’t have to be your story! Caroline Shankle and her mom, Melanie, open up about the real challenges facing teens – bullying, comparison, anxiety – and how to trust God with your future. You’ll be encouraged to “face your giants” with faith and courage, inspired by Caroline’s new devotional, The Lion and the Bear.

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Megyn Kelly breaks down the key parts of Bibi Netanyahu's interview with "60 Minutes" on CBS that never actually aired on the TV broadcast, Netanyahu talking about how much longer Israel believes the Iran War will last, Netanyahu blaming social media for the declining support of Israel in America, the truth about Israel's propaganda effort to combat what they claim is the propaganda against them, and more. Then Michael Knowles, host of "The Michael Knowles Show," joins to discuss President Trump saying the Iran ceasefire is on "life support" with "1% chance of living," what happens next in Iran, the key redistricting news out of Virginia that could help the GOP in the midterms, the possibility the GOP overperforms the doomer expectations, why Spencer Pratt is surging in the Los Angeles mayor race, why he still faces an uphill battle in the very liberal city, the latest on the JP Morgan female exec lawsuit saga, the new text messages revealed between the exec and the male accuser, and more.

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Democrats defeated in Virginia, hantavirus update, stay off the runway, and Trump headed to China.

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Antisemitism on the rise in Ireland.

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Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt is gaining new traction in prediction markets after last week’s debate, while accusing CBS News of selectively-editing an interview into a hit piece. Democrats are escalating pressure on DNC Chair Ken Martin to release the party’s full 2024 election autopsy, as party insiders suggest the report could expose major fights over messaging, organizing, and campaign spending. The Pentagon releases the first batch of declassified UFO and UAP files, including decades-old records, videos, images, and what officials describe as one of the most compelling orb sightings reviewed by the government. 17 Americans who were aboard the MV Hondius during a deadly hantavirus outbreak are now off the ship, with US health officials preparing to assess their exposure risk and monitor them as they return home.

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Most of us have never been taught what the Bible actually says about our bodies.

Christine Caine is asking the question a lot of people are afraid to ask out loud — does God care what you do with your body? How you eat, how you exercise, how you present yourself? What about tattoos, piercings, or cosmetic surgery?

The answer is more nuanced — and more freeing — than you might think.

In this full sermon, Christine Caine walks through the biblical truth about the body as the temple of the Holy Spirit, and brings Scripture into conversation with some of the most personal questions we carry — about fitness, beauty standards, stewardship, and identity. She's not here to shame anyone. She's here to bring clarity where the culture has created confusion.

Because there's a difference between honoring your body and idolizing it. And most of us are navigating that line without a map.

In this episode, you'll discover:

What it actually means to steward your body as God's temple — without becoming consumed by it

Why your identity is rooted in Christ, not your appearance or your fitness level

What the Bible says about tattoos, piercings, cosmetic surgery, and beauty standards

How to examine your motives — and make decisions about your body from freedom, not pressure

This is for you if you've ever asked:

→ Does God care how I look or how I take care of my body?

→ Is it wrong to want to be fit, healthy, or attractive?

→ What does the Bible actually say about tattoos or cosmetic surgery?

→ How do I stop swinging between neglect and obsession with my appearance?

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Christine Caine is a speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and activist who has been serving the local church globally for over 30 years. She and her husband, Nick, founded the anti-human trafficking organization, The A21 Campaign, which works at the local, domestic, and international level to end modern-day slavery. They also founded Equip & Empower, a ministry that is mobilizing people everywhere to live on mission for Jesus. Propel Women is an initiative of the ministry dedicated to coming alongside women around the globe to activate their God-given purpose. You can tune in to her weekly Equip and Empower Podcast to be encouraged by the hope of Jesus wherever you are. Christine holds a Master’s Degree in Evangelism and Leadership from Wheaton College.

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Marriage is not two people living in perfect harmony. Marriage is two imperfect people sharing the same house and the same thermostat! In this upbeat presentation, Pastor Doug Fields encourages us to resist the cultural concept of cutting difficult people out of our lives, especially when it comes to our marriage.

Both husbands and wives will learn easy habits that can transform a marriage into a thriving, enjoyable relationship! Guests include Dr. Greg Smalley, Shaunti Feldhahn, Kathi Lipp, Dan Seaborn, Dr. Ken Wilgus, Doug Fields, Patricia Ashley, and Jay Payleitner!

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What happens when the spiritual disciplines that once came naturally suddenly feel completely out of reach?

In Part 2 of their conversation on Scripture Memorization, Jaime and Alana tackle the mental blocks, perfectionism, and daily distractions that often keep us from hiding God's Word in our hearts.

They discuss why getting an "80%" on a memory verse is infinitely better than never opening your Bible, and why the simple act of slowing down to absorb Scripture is a valuable spiritual practice in itself—even if you forget the exact words a few weeks later.

Alana opens up with a deeply personal testimony about a grueling season in college when the stress of her studies caused her to lose her ability to recall Scripture completely, and how God graciously restored that gift during a profound moment on a mission trip to Russia. Jaime shares a beautiful story about how a specific passage in Matthew ministered to her teenage son's doubts, proving that the Holy Spirit can bring the Word to mind exactly when it is needed.

Along the way, they swap practical, everyday tools for getting verses to stick when your adult brain feels a little too full. From using dry-erase boards and acronyms to incorporating sign language and leaning into the undeniable staying power of catchy children's Sunday school songs, they offer realistic ways to make memorization work for you.

Whether you are battling the friction of an overwhelmed mind, wondering which passage to pick first, or simply need a gentle reminder that your spiritual gifts are a daily grace to be stewarded, we hope this episode encourages you to embrace the beautiful, imperfect process of knowing God through His Word.

Episodes Mentioned in this Episode:

Part 1 The Importance of Scripture Memory:
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/477-the-importance-of-scripture-memory/id1436550370?i=1000763747665

Alana's Testimony Episode from the Christian True-Crime Junkies Podcast:
(1/3)Fleeing From My Abusive Church: Our Co-Host Shares Her Story:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/74K9bYKM9LCQdpVYeBLhjN

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