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Scrolling through the highlights of everyone's perfect lives on social media can send you sinking into the pit of discontent! So how do you slow down, stop the chase, and realize the beauty of what matters most? Donna Amidon shares biblical wisdom for being content.

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After examining why hell exists and God's righteousness in sending people there, Dr. John turns to the terrifying question of what hell is actually like. Using Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus and other Scripture, he describes hell through five biblical images: a prison with chains, a bottomless pit, a place of eternal fire, complete darkness, and most frighteningly, where God is forever present pouring out His wrath. The message concludes with an urgent gospel appeal.

Hell Explained: In this one week series, Dr. Neufeld unpacks the often difficult and uncomfortable doctrine of Hell. This study will discuss the biblical description of hell, how we can reconcile hell with the God of the Bible, and how it’s important for Christians to reflect on the seriousness of hell.

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Many student loan borrowers are falling behind again, and the impact is more than financial.

A recent change in federal law has reshaped student loan repayment, and as collections ramp back up, millions are seeing their credit scores drop. If you’re feeling the weight of repayment, you’re not alone. Neile Simon joins us today with practical steps to help you regain control.

Neile Simon is a Certified Credit Counselor with Christian Credit Counselors (CCC), an underwriter of Faith & Finance.

In early July, sweeping legislation restructured federal student loan repayment options. Borrowers now face only two choices:

• Standard Repayment Plan: Lasting 10 to 25 years
• Repayment Assistance Plan (RAP): A 30-year plan with payments based on 1% to 10% of the borrower’s income, with a minimum of $10 per month

While RAP may seem like a helpful tool, the new law eliminated borrower-friendly plans such as the SAVE plan and many income-driven repayment options. For borrowers who are unemployed or experiencing hardship, this is a significant loss. The end of pandemic-era protections, including deferments, has left many unprepared and falling behind.

Adding to the challenge, federal collections resumed on May 5, signaling a firm end to COVID-19 relief. The result? A wave of financial instability.

The fallout from these changes has been swift and painful. According to AP News, in the first quarter of this year alone:

• Over 2.2 million borrowers experienced a credit score drop of more than 100 points.
• Over 1 million borrowers experienced a decrease of more than 150 points.

This sharp decline has made it difficult for individuals to secure new credit. Car loans, mortgages, and even rental approvals are now being denied. With limited disposable income, many are forced to choose between paying rent, student loans, or credit cards.

More people are relying on credit cards just to cover essentials like groceries and gas. It’s a cycle that only deepens their debt and financial stress.

While Christian Credit Counselors doesn’t directly manage student loans, they play a vital role for those overwhelmed by mounting credit card balances. Neely explains how nonprofit credit counseling agencies bring clarity and relief:

• One-on-One Counseling: Certified counselors review your debt, income, and budget
• Debt Management Plan (DMP): Unsecured debts are consolidated into a single monthly payment
• Creditor Negotiation: Lowered interest rates (often between 1% and 12%), reduced monthly payments, and elimination of late fees
• Commitment to Repayment: This is not a loan, bankruptcy, or debt settlement. You repay your full debt—just through a simplified plan.

It’s a way to honor your commitments while regaining control. And once enrolled, your interest rates remain fixed throughout the program.

If you're feeling weighed down by debt, don’t wait. Take an honest look at your budget, explore your options, and don't

You’re doing all the right things - reading your Bible, going to church, being generous with your finances - but you feel spiritually dead inside. What’s wrong? Chip shares how to break the spiritual activity trap and begin experiencing the peace and power you’re longing for.

To what degree have you taken specific steps in the following areas? (1=none; 2=little; 3=started & doing okay; 4=making good progress; 5=vigorously pursuing)

• Objectives: Moving from vague ideas to specific decisions about the kind of person I want to become and what I want to accomplish.
• Priorities: Ordering my life in such a way that the important and eternal are not forfeited by the "pressing" and the "urgent."
• Schedule: Determining specifically how and when I will place the important and eternal in my daily life.
• Discipline: Doing what needs to be done when it needs to be done.
• Accountability: Enlisting the support of those who love me to help me keep my commitments to God.

Jesus' Warning #1: In our pursuit of "seeking first" His righteousness there is the danger of DISTORTION.

Application of Matthew 5:20 to...

• Murder –5:21-26
• Adultery –5:27-30
• Divorce –5:31-32
• Oaths –5:33-37
• Retribution –5:38-41
• Enemies –5:43-48

Jesus' Warning #2: In our pursuit of "seeking first" His righteousness there is also the danger of DECEPTION. -Matthew 6:1-18

• Giving: Key Issue = MOTIVE -Matthew 6:1-4
• Prayer: Key Issue = DISCERNMENT -Matthew 6:5-8
• Fasting: Key Issue = PERSPECTIVE -Matthew 6:16-18

Application: SECRECY is God's method of keeping our motives pure.

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Many are consumed with anger. Some believe that the Christian thing to do is hold it inside. Anger held inside leads to bitterness and destroyed relationships.

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Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe … we’re discovering some physical problems have spiritual roots. Last time, Mark started a two-part message called, Walking Tall Again … and he touched upon the first two points of this message … people fail to experience spiritual power because they're stuck … and some people have been stuck so long they've accepted it as a normal way of living. Listen now as he expands on the next three points … how the power of God creates breakthroughs.

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New York cannot set aside federal employment law that protects employees from religious discrimination. Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver discusses the important topics of the day with co-hosts and guests that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.