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In today’s message, Dr. John looks at Jesus’ strong words about those who cause others to stumble in their faith. We’re reminded that how we treat the people around us matters—especially those we might overlook. Jesus warns that influencing someone away from Him is no small thing. It’s a call to reflect Christ in our relationships and take seriously the impact we have on others.

The King Arrives: Throughout North American history, there have been two main reactions to monarchy: rebellion or apathy. Some believe the Crown should be rejected, while others see it as largely irrelevant. In short, we wrestle with the idea of kingship. But for followers of Christ, acknowledging Jesus as King is not optional—it’s foundational. In this series, Dr. John Neufeld explores Luke 17–20, showing that the Kingship of Jesus is not only central to the Christian faith, but vital for the world.

"So teach us to number our days, that we may get a heart of wisdom." - Psalm 90:12 

If you're a few years from retirement and your savings aren’t quite where you want them, you might feel like you've run out of time. But maybe you don’t need a time machine to solve the problem. Today, Matt Bell joins us with some encouraging words about beefing up retirement savings.

Matt Bell is the Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

In 2018, a Stanford study called The Power of Working Longer made a compelling discovery: delaying retirement by just three to six months can have the same impact on retirement readiness as saving an additional 1% of income every year for 30 years.

Yes, really.

This is largely due to two factors:

1. Higher Social Security Benefits – For every month you delay past full retirement age, your benefit increases by 2/3 of 1% (8% annually).
    
2. Better Annuity Rates – The older you are when purchasing an annuity, the more monthly income you’ll receive for the same investment.

But there’s a caveat: the study is based on specific assumptions that may not match your financial situation.

The Stanford study uses a fictional worker named “John” who:

• Started saving at age 36
• Saved 6% of income and received a 3% match
• Retired at 66 and claimed Social Security immediately
• Used all savings to buy an inflation-indexed annuity

In reality, your income, savings rate, Social Security timing, and withdrawal strategy may differ widely. Not to mention, indexed annuities like the one in the study are no longer widely available. So while the study provides encouragement, its specifics shouldn’t be universally applied.

If you can delay claiming Social Security, it can significantly boost your lifelong income. For example, waiting until age 70 instead of 66 could result in a monthly check that’s 24% higher. You’d need to live roughly 12 more years to “break even,” but many retirees today are living well into their 80s and beyond.

Social Security is essentially a government-backed, inflation-adjusted annuity, making it a powerful foundation for retirement income.

Beyond Social Security, staying employed offers additional financial and emotional perks:

• More Contributions – Additional working years allow you to save more and delay withdrawals.
• Shorter Retirement Span – Fewer retirement years mean your nest egg doesn’t have to stretch as far.
• Health & Community – Work often provides routine, purpose, and social interaction—elements many retirees miss.

Working longer isn’t just a financial decision—it impacts your time, relationships, and expectations. If you’ve long looked forward to travel, family time, or volunteering, extending your career might feel like a loss. That’s why it’s essential to consider both the math and the meaning.

Couples should prayerfully approach retirement planning together. Decisions about timing affect both spouses, especially when only one is working. Unequal expectations can lead to tension, so it's essential to:

• Talk openly about your hopes and concerns
• Understand your financial picture as a team
• Choose unity over independence in decision-making

Gari and Carla explore how God has used fire throughout Scripture to lead, purify, empower, and reveal what’s false. From Moses at the burning bush to Isaiah’s refining moment in God’s presence, they unpack four types of fire that transform us today. 

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Many of us have never learned how to handle anger positively. This will often lead to broken relationships. Seek out a godly counselor to help you before it's too late to salvage your broken relationship.

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Today on Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe, …once in Christ, we represent God to the world, and we need to be a pleasing aroma. As we move forward with our brand-new series called, Bold Living, Mark will be asking us some tough questions like: Are you living out the “new you?” … What are you hanging around?  And what or who are you exposing to the Light?  Join us in Ephesians chapter 5 as we learn how to live in such a way that we remember purity is a priority.

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This was a clear violation of Title IX. 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.

At the end of our time here on Earth, we all would like the Lord to say we had a life that was lived well. In this sermon, Pastor Allen Jackson emphasizes the importance of prayer as a foundational element of a faithful life. He shares personal stories and biblical examples to illustrate how prayer opens doors to God's possibilities and direction. Pastor Allen encourages us to adopt simple, consistent prayers as expressions of faith in our daily lives and discusses a life lived well is one rooted in a relationship with God through prayer.

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