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What happens when those closest to us lead us away from God? Dr. John examines Deuteronomy 13:6-18, exploring the difficult truth that our love for God must surpass even our deepest family bonds and national loyalties. He explains how Moses warned Israel about idolatry spreading through intimate relationships and entire communities, demanding unwavering faithfulness to God above all else.

Living the Moral Life: A Practical Application for Every Generation: Morality cannot be reduced to a bumper sticker. Neither is it the sum total of our debates, campaigns or banners. Morality is presented by how we live. The book of Deuteronomy is a second presentation of God’s Law. It contains three sermons by Moses, as Israel stands on the border of the Promised Land. In this series, Dr. John highlights chapters 12- 17 in which Moses emphasizes living out God’s commands for a moral life. Why should we listen? Because living a moral life speaks louder than any bumper sticker.

“The purposes of a person’s heart are deep waters, but one who has insight draws them out.” - Proverbs 20:5

Today, we’re kicking off a new series on temperaments, how our God-given wiring shapes the way we communicate, relate to others, and make financial decisions. Kathleen Edelman and Traci Shepherd join us to explore the Red temperament and how it influences our financial decisions.

Kathleen Edelman is the author of I Said This, You Heard That: How Your Wiring Colors Your Communication. She is certified in Biblical Studies and Christian Counseling Psychology and has spent over 30 years coaching clients in the art of effective communication.

Traci Shepherd is our Red Temperament representative for this episode. 

For those who are new to the concept of the four temperaments, here is a helpful summary:

• Yellow (Sanguine): Speaks the language of people and fun – an extroverted, people-oriented personality.
• Red (Choleric): Speaks the language of power and control – an extroverted, task-oriented personality.
• Blue (Melancholic): Speaks the language of perfection and order – an introverted, task-oriented personality.
• Green (Phlegmatic): Speaks the language of calm and harmony – an introverted, people-oriented personality.

Each temperament influences how we speak, listen, behave, and manage our finances.

Reds are typically goal-oriented, confident, and solution-focused. They don’t just talk about getting things done; they make it happen. In relationships, this drive often leads them to step in and take over when others hesitate. But that same strength can become a weakness if it turns into controlling behavior rather than collaborative leadership.

The Red temperament often feels the need to fix things. This framework helps them see the strength behind that impulse and offers tools to balance their drive with empathy.

Reds tend to view money as a means to accomplish their goals. They prefer clarity, efficiency, and structure. But they may clash with other temperaments—for instance, a Yellow, who values fun, spontaneity, and experiences.

Rather than labeling other spending styles as wrong, having this awareness can enable more honest conversations, especially in relational tensions within areas like finances. 

Reds bring immense value to financial decision-making. Their clarity of vision and drive for results help families and teams move forward. Reds are bullet-point, bottom-line thinkers, but that doesn’t mean they’ve ignored the details. They’re often 10 steps ahead.

To foster healthier communication, Kathleen encourages Reds to:

• Pause before responding
• Ask questions with curiosity (“What do you think?” or “How do you feel about this?”)
• Listen to understand, not just to reply

These simple shifts can transform conflict into connection.

Reds have core emotional needs that must be honored, especially in financial conversations:

1. Loyalty—Knowing others have their back.
2. Sense of Control—Either having control or trusting someone else is in control.
3. Appreciation—Being valued for their strengths.
4. Credit for Work—Recognition for their contributions.

When these needs go unmet, Reds can respond with frustration or harshness. However, when those needs are met, they become dynamic and inspiring leaders.

Redemption E4 — During a dark time in ancient Israel, idolatry, injustice, and death ruled the land and its people. In the midst of a famine, a destitute widow tragically loses her husband and adult sons and is left alone with her immigrant daughter-in-law. It’s a horrible situation, but God uses the faithful, loving, and generous acts of ordinary community members to redeem the widow’s story. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the cosmic redemption playing out in the short but profound story of Ruth.

CHAPTERS

1. Recap and Setup for Ruth (0:00-13:37)
2. A Story Opening in Tragedy (13:37-27:26)
3. In Comes the Redeemer (27:26-38:18)
4. The Redeemer Redeems (38:18-53:43)
5. Ordinary Acts of Love as Cosmic Redemption (53:43-1:04:40)

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• You can view annotations for this episode—plus our entire library of videos, podcasts, articles, and classes—in the BibleProject app, available for Android and iOS.
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SHOW MUSIC

• Four songs by Jackie Hill Perry
  • “The Art of Joy”
  • “Suffering Servant”
  • “Ode To Lauryn”
  • “Better”
• BibleProject theme song by TENTS

SHOW CREDITS

Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey is our supervising engineer, who also edited today’s episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie.

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Bill Maher sits down with Odell Beckham Jr. for a wide-ranging conversation on everything from his iconic Giants catch to navigating injuries and the intensity of being in the spotlight. Odell opens up about the coaches and quarterbacks he respects, teases a possible return to the field, and reflects on the values of humility, fatherhood, teamwork, and playing the hand you’re dealt. No scripts, no filters – just two guys talking life, legacy, and everything in between.

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In this program, Chip lays out three key takeaways regarding spiritual maturity - what it is not, what it is, and what we gain from it.

Introduction: Spirituality and the pursuit of hope

• For many, finding and experiencing lasting HOPE in external success, rewards, fame, and wealth have proved futile.
• For others, seeking lasting HOPE in a person or persons has proved painful and disappointing.
• As a result, the vast majority of people on the earth (all non-atheists) seek lasting HOPE via some pathway to spiritual development and maturity.

Question: How do we pursue HOPE in a world filled with pseudo-spirituality?

The Answer: Philippians 3:12-16

3 Takeaways concerning spiritual maturity:

1. Spiritual maturity does not mean we are PERFECT (or will ever be in this life).Philippians 3:12
2. Spiritual maturity does mean our lives are characterized by a PASSIONATE PURSUIT of knowing and becoming like Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
3. Spiritual maturity does mean our lives will exhibit significant SPIRITUAL PROGRESS within and without.Philippians 3:15-16

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There are many unhealthy patterns of communication in a marriage, but none as deadly as blaming each other. The blamer destroys intimacy and makes communication impossible.

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The decision will provide a solid foundation to keep in effect similar laws protecting children in 26 other states. 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.

John 6:66-69

At this point many of his disciples turned away and deserted him. Then Jesus turned to the Twelve and asked, “Are you also going to leave?” Simon Peter replied: “Lord, to whom would we go? You have the words that give eternal life. We believe, and we know you are the Holy One of God.”

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