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We’re looking at ten reasons every Christian should be a creationist. Now number six: Jesus is trustworthy.

Jesus treated the Old Testament as real history, referring to Adam, Noah, and Abraham as if they really lived and did the things Scripture says they did. Jesus even said that humans were created “from the beginning.” But if humans were created billions of years after the beginning, how is Jesus trustworthy? He was either lying or wrong!

When we reject Genesis as history, we have to say Jesus was wrong. But not only is Jesus God, but he’s also the eyewitness Creator. We can trust what he says about origins.

A lot of voices are loud right now. Few are clear. We invited Frank Turek to help us cut through the noise with a steady, evidence-based approach to faith that can stand up in a college auditorium or a family living room. Frank shares how mentoring sharpened Charlie’s gospel focus, why campus conversations are shifting from gotcha questions to genuine interest, and how a tragic moment sparked a surprising surge in Bible reading and church attendance.

We unpack the backbone of Frank’s method: four questions that form a simple, powerful framework for apologetics—Does truth exist? Does God exist? Are miracles possible? Did Jesus rise from the dead?—and how to use that framework to answer tough objections with patience and precision. Frank also opens up about his own path into apologetics, the influence of Norman Geisler, and the birth of CrossExamined, the app and platform that puts quick facts and longer form resources at your fingertips.

The conversation turns to public life and personal calling. Politics isn’t our mission, but it protects our mission by safeguarding the freedom to preach, gather, and live the gospel. We talk about engaging culture without losing the center, forming students before algorithms do, and building a habit of mentorship that keeps leaders humble and effective. If you’re a parent, a student, or a pastor looking for practical tools, you’ll hear concrete steps—resources to study, questions to practice, and ways to host better conversations that lead to real faith.

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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that when it comes to faith, there is boldness vs. hesitation. Jonathan acts boldly, stepping into danger when odds are against him. Saul, however, who was not a worshipper, lacked faith and becoming burdened by the situation chooses safety.

We don't get to choose whether or not we’ll have problems in life—they’re inevitable. But Dr. Tony Evans points out that the Bible does promise believers a unique and powerful way to deal with them through Kingdom authority.

Sermon Overview

Scripture Passage: Titus

Grace is God’s unmerited favor; it is the kindness of God shown to one who doesn’t deserve it and who can never earn it.

In his letter to Titus, the Apostle Paul claims him as his own son in the faith. He calls Titus a trophy of grace—his life being the evidence of a true believer.

This special title, a trophy of grace, reminds us that not only should we be witnesses of God’s grace, but our lives should also be evidence of that grace.

First, we must recognize the delight of grace, which is liberty.

God’s grace is sovereign; He has chosen us, sought us out, and brought us back to Himself. He is the one who took the initiative; our salvation began with Him.

It is a saving grace. The Gospel is good news because it says that salvation is a free gift. We couldn’t work for it, so we can’t lose it.

Grace is also long-suffering; it was the plan all along. Titus 1:2 says, “…in hope of eternal life which God, who cannot lie, promised before time began…”

Adrian Rogers says, “God planned your salvation before this planet was swung into space. Your salvation is not an ambulance brought to a wreck; it was in the heart and mind of God before anything ever happened.”

The securing and satisfying grace of God is what leads to peace. But we must also remember that denying grace leads to legalism.

We are not saved by keeping laws, performing rituals, or anything other than the grace of God. Rules do not make us more like Jesus—grace does.

Finally, we must recognize the enemy’s distortion of grace.

Grace is not a license to sin, and if we think it is, we need to reconsider our salvation. Though our works do not save us, we should want to keep God’s law, because we love Him.

We don’t work for our faith, we work because of our faith. As trophies of grace, we are God’s ambassadors, the evidence that His grace is the only thing that can save, cure, and satisfy us.

Apply it to your life

Does your life bear the evidence of God’s amazing grace? Do you delight in the liberty faith brings? Have you fallen into the trap of legalism, or used grace as a license to sin? Repent of your sins and receive God’s forgiveness.

Between school, social media, gaming, and streaming movies and shows, kids are glued to screens with dangers lurking everywhere. So what can you do to protect them? Mandy Majors explains the different online threats your children may be up against and equips you with ways to keep them safe. With open communication being the key to stronger, healthier relationships, Mandy prepares you to lead your kids in their digital world.

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When parents discover their teen’s inappropriate behavior, it’s important to respond with calmness and perspective rather than anger or shame. Today, Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur emphasize that mistakes are a normal part of adolescence and can actually become opportunities to build stronger relationships if handled with grace and consistency. Parents should focus on teaching lessons, setting clear boundaries and maintaining the relationship — not reacting out of shock or disappointment. As Mark shares from personal experience, the goal is to keep consequences firm but relational, reminding teens that they are loved even as they face the results of their choices.

Visit parentingtodaysteens.org to explore all the resources Mark has made for parents of teens, including books, podcasts, blogs and more!

Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org. 

In the Lord’s Prayer, we read “Lead us not into temptation.” Yeah, we certainly don’t want to go down that path. But haven’t you found that sometimes temptation comes up the path and finds us! Temptation is pervasive. It’s ubiquitous. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us dissect temptation. We’ll trace its roots all the way back to the Garden of Eden. And Pastor Greg offers some biblical insights on how to stop Satan’s attacks right in their tracks.

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In “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing,” the songwriter laments, “Prone to wander, Lord I feel it, prone to leave the God I love.” But what would compel a child of God to stray from his Heavenly Father? Dr. Robert Jeffress explains the three main reasons why Christians wander away from God.

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