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What if the greatest threat to your soul isn’t outside—but hidden within your phone? In this thought-provoking episode, Pastor Greg Laurie exposes the perilous pursuit of self, the rise of artificial intelligence as a substitute for real relationships, and the crisis of faith facing our generation.

Kicking things off with a gripping, real-life account of chaos at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner and an assassination attempt that rattled the nation, Pastor Greg draws a direct line between the anxiety saturating our headlines and deeper spiritual longings that technology can never satisfy. You’ll also hear a fascinating conversation between legendary music producer Rick Rubin and his podcast guest on Gen Z’s unexpected hunger for spiritual truth.

This episode dives deep into:

• The dangerous “main character syndrome” driven by social media and why the worship of self has left Gen Z more anxious and lonely than ever before.
• The heartbreaking story of a teenager’s search for solace in an AI chatbot, and a sobering call to parents about the hidden risks of digital companionship.
• Why ancient wisdom from Psalm 27 and the teachings of Jesus offer lasting hope and courage for anyone facing fear, uncertainty, or the pressures of modern life.
• From practical advice on guarding your mind and heart to an inspiring reminder of the quiet spiritual revolution stirring among young people, you’ll be challenged and encouraged to anchor your identity in something far greater than technology or self.

Ready to cultivate unshakeable faith in turbulent times? Subscribe for more conversations like this, and join us in exploring where real hope, resilience, and meaning can be found.

CHAPTERS:
00:00 Searching for Meaning Beyond Technology
02:13 Shannon Bream’s Firsthand Account of White House Chaos
04:12 Prayer and Preaching: The Christian’s Secret Weapons
06:18 God’s Plans: “Thoughts of Peace, Not of Evil”
08:10 Main Character Syndrome and Self‑Obsession in Culture
10:09 What “Deny Yourself” Really Means
14:15 Dangers of AI Companions for Young People
16:07 Tragic Story: Teen’s Suicide After AI Chatbot Relationship
18:11 Parents: Why You Must Snoop in Your Kids’ Digital Lives
20:12 Seeking Divine Intelligence Over Artificial Intelligence
21:00 Gen Z’s Nostalgia for the 1990s Explained
24:01 Rick Rubin on Gen Z’s “Quiet Revolution” Toward Faith
27:00 America’s Top Fears and the Power of Stress
30:13 “Face Your Giants”: Overcoming Addiction & Adversity
32:03 Choose Faith Over Fear: Psalm 27 Insights
35:15 Whale Protects Marine Biologist From Shark—God’s Unexpected Providence
38:39 The One Thing: Jesus, Not Main Character Syndrome
39:39 “Seek First the Kingdom”—Finding True Balance
40:05 Invitation to a Relationship With God

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Today’s Bible Verse: “When he had said this, he showed them his hands and feet. And while they still did not believe it because of joy and amazement, he asked them, ‘Do you have anything here to eat?’” — Luke 24:40–41

Luke 24:40–41 captures a beautifully human moment after the resurrection. Jesus stands before His disciples, showing them His hands and feet—proof that it’s really Him. Yet even then, they struggle to fully believe, overwhelmed by a mix of joy, shock, and wonder.

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MEET YOUR HOST: Joy A. Williams is a writer and speaker who is amazed her first name became her life’s mission. As life happens in ways that baffle us or bring us joy, she loves exploring how those moments can bring us closer to God. She is a member of the “First 5” writing team at Proverbs 31 ministries. As a licensed minister, she serves as a teacher for the Women’s Bible Study and the Married Couples Ministry at her church.

Joy is also a wife and mother and shares encouragement on the “Joy to the Soul” blog. Subscribe to receive the newest posts and updates at joyawilliams.com.

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Author, speaker, and multi-generational mentor Rhonda Stoppe joins the show to discuss the challenges and joys of motherhood and share some practical lessons from her latest book about imperfect moms of the Bible. We also discuss some of our own mom struggles in hopes of encouraging you on your mothering journey. If you've ever wondered, “Am I doing this mom thing right? Is just being a mom truly enough?”—then this conversation is for you.

We unpack Rhonda’s new book, Moms of the Bible: Life-Changing Lessons from Fearless, Flawed, and Faithful Mothers in Scripture. Together, we get real about embracing motherhood as a calling rather than just a role. Rhonda shares practical wisdom on breaking generational cycles, overcoming mom guilt, and finding your identity in Christ—so you can raise your children with intention and faith without losing yourself in the process.

Listen in as we talk about:

• How to break free from generational patterns and embrace a no-regrets approach to motherhood

• Redefining ministry, purpose, and presence within your home

• The tension between pursuing your individual calling and prioritizing your family

• Modeling forgiveness, spiritual growth, and resilience for your kids—even when you've come from hurt or dysfunction

• Giving each of your children love and attention (even the “difficult” ones!) and learning from examples like Rebekah, Mary, and other moms in the Bible

• The unique beauty—and urgency—of grandparenting and building a spiritual legacy

Whether you’re a stay-at-home mom, working mom, or somewhere in between, this episode will encourage you to step confidently into your mission field right at home. So lean in, and let’s rebuild us—one intentional relationship at a time. 

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Are you "being bad" for eating cake or looking for "guilt-free" foods? In this eye-opening episode, Heather Creekmore uncovers how modern diet culture has borrowed religious language—like sin, guilt, and temptation—and transformed eating into a moral battleground. Discover why labels like "clean eating" or "cheat days" aren't just diet lingo but clues to a whole alternate religion we unknowingly follow.

You’ll walk away with a new perspective on the words and rules you’ve absorbed about food and body, and a biblically grounded reminder that God’s table is about grace, not judgment. Don’t miss this liberating conversation that will help you stop comparing and start living with joy and freedom at the dinner table.

Join us as we:

• Break down the roots of food guilt and temptation language

• Examine what Scripture really says about food, pleasure, and purity

• Challenge the diet culture religion and reclaim the grace and freedom God intended

Listen now—you’ll never hear the words "guilty pleasure" the same way again!

This is part one of a brand new series looking at religious language we use around food, body, diets, and even fashion!

References & Resources

• Books referenced:

  • "Health, Money and Love, and Why We Don't Enjoy Them" by Robert Farrar Capon

  • "Seculosity" by David Zahl

  • The 40 Day Body Image Workbook
    Heather Creekmore's book is discussed throughout the series. The next group journey starts Wednesday, June 3rd. More info at improvebodyimage.com.

Notable Quotes

• "Diet culture is not just like a religion—it literally operates like one, complete with sin and temptation and confession and atonement and a promise of salvation if you can just get all the food and exercise rules right." (04:21)

• "The Bible says eat with gladness. God has already approved." (32:32)

• "Clean eating has borrowed its central metaphor, cleanliness, from a religious tradition that...the New Testament has moved on [from]." (27:32)

Mentions of Other Episodes

• Upcoming in the Series:

  1. Episode 2: Analysis of religious language in diet programs such as Optavia and Gwen Shamblin's Weigh Down Workshop and their impact on true Christian faith.

  2. Episode 3: Discussion on forgiving fashion—why we talk about clothes as "forgiving" and unpacking this language.

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What does it take to become an uncommon man? In this powerful live conversation from the Ignite Men’s Impact Weekend, Dr. Zach Clinton and Tanner Morgan sit down with Super Bowl-winning and Hall of Fame NFL Football Coach, Tony Dungy, to talk about leadership, faith, adversity, and the kind of character that is forged through life’s hardest moments. Coach Dungy’s story is one of discipline, humility, and perseverance. Raised in a home grounded in faith, education, and integrity, his journey took him from playing quarterback at the University of Minnesota to navigating position changes in the NFL, and eventually stepping into a calling as a coach and leader of men. But this conversation goes far beyond football. Coach Dungy opens up about the realities of rejection…being told he would never become a head coach…and how what looked like setbacks were actually shaping his identity and strengthening his resolve. He shares why getting fired impacted him more than winning the Super Bowl, and how those moments became defining catalysts in his life. We also step into deeply personal territory as Coach reflects on the heartbreaking loss of his son, and how that season of suffering deepened his faith and dependence on God. Throughout this conversation, one theme rises above the rest: true leadership is forged in the fire. Coach Dungy challenges men to pursue something greater than success: to live lives marked by integrity, intentionality, faith, and uncommon influence. He shares what it means to lead well in your home, your workplace, and your community, and why your greatest platform is not your position, but your character. This is more than a conversation about leadership. It’s a call to become the kind of man who stands firm in adversity, leads with humility, and lives for something that lasts.

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In this episode of the Bible Explained, Jenn delves into Hebrews chapter 9, exploring the concept of the First Covenant and its earthly sanctuary: 

• The significance of the three articles inside the Ark, which symbolize the sinfulness of humanity
• An explanation of the Day of Atonement
• Animal sacrifices could never permanently save
• Jesus is the high priest of a heavenly temple

Related Episodes: 

Hebrews 8 - Jesus Sits at God's Right Hand

Leviticus 16:1-10 (From Creation) - The Scapegoat

Leviticus 16:11-19 (From Creation) - Does God Like Animal Sacrifices?

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Most of us would rather skip straight to the destination. The waiting, the delay, the slow season that seems to stretch on without resolution — these are the parts of the journey we would gladly fast-forward through if we could. But tonight's episode makes a compelling case that what happens in the waiting is not just filler between the moments that matter. It is where some of the most important work God will ever do in us actually takes place.

The Israelites at the foot of Mount Sinai could not wait for Moses to come back down. And in their impatience, they turned to something else — something of their own making — to fill the silence and move things along. Their story is a mirror worth looking into honestly. When the waiting stretches longer than we expected, what do we turn to? What does our impatience reveal about who we are truly trusting? Delay has a way of exposing the condition of our hearts — and that exposure, uncomfortable as it is, is exactly where God does His most refining work.

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Tonight's Scripture

"Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete." — James 1:4

Ponder This Tonight

1. Delay reveals what we are truly trusting. When God takes longer than we expected, we discover quickly whether our faith is rooted in Him or in outcomes unfolding on our preferred timeline. That discovery is not a failure — it is an invitation.
2. Slow seasons are not purposeless seasons. God is not simply asking us to endure the waiting — He is using it to purify our faith, build our character, and make us mature and complete in ways that faster seasons simply cannot.
3. Impatience leads us toward idols. When we grow tired of waiting on God, we are tempted to reach for something else to guide us — our own plans, other people's approval, or shortcuts that bypass His process entirely. The Israelites' story warns us where that path leads.
4. Perseverance has eternal rewards, not just earthly ones. James reminds us that those who endure under trial will receive the crown of life. The slow, unglamorous work of remaining faithful in the delay carries weight that extends far beyond this present season.

Reflection & Encouragement

Tonight, instead of asking God to speed up the waiting, consider asking Him what He is growing in you within it. The slow season you are in is not a detour from His plan — it may be the very heart of it. He is not just trying to get you to the destination. He is trying to make you into someone who is ready for it. Trust the process. Trust the One who designed it. What He is building in you right now is worth every difficult, unhurried day.

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SUMMARY:  

In this episode of I Wish You Could Hear This, Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn sit down with licensed professional counselor and bestselling author Debra Fileta for an honest and insightful conversation about the relationship blind spots many of us don’t realize we have. Together, they explore how emotional patterns, past wounds, and unrecognized habits can quietly shape the way we connect with others. 

Debra shares practical wisdom on how to grow in self-awareness, strengthen communication, and take ownership of the ways we impact the people we love. Whether you’re dating, married, leading others, or simply wanting healthier relationships, this episode offers hope-filled tools to help you break unhealthy cycles and build deeper connection. 

If you’ve ever wondered why relationships can feel harder than they should—or how to become a healthier version of yourself—this conversation is for you. 

LINKS AND RESOURCES: 

Book: People Skills: Your Relationships Are Only as Strong as Your Skills 

Website: Debra Fileta | Best Selling Author, Speaker, Psychotherapist, and Podcaster! 

The Kindness Challenge 

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Brian Bird, producer of The Story of Everything and co-creator of When Calls the Heart, has spent his career telling stories that point people toward hope. His latest project, a documentary six years in the making, takes a different kind of swing — not with Scripture, but with science itself, making the case that when you follow the evidence honestly, it leads unmistakably to design. He opens up about why he felt urgency to make this film, what his own kids experienced being pushed through secular university classrooms, and why he believes this is exactly the movie young people need right now.

Scientific materialism, the anything-but-God syndrome, and the science that keeps pointing back to a designer: Brian walks through why the film has no narrator and lets 22 scientists and scholars tell the story themselves, how following the evidence rather than an agenda shaped every creative decision, and why even the multiverse and simulation theory ultimately just kick the designer further down the road without getting rid of him. He also reflects on what making this film did to his own faith, why When Calls the Heart is still the top-rated scripted show on Sunday nights on cable after 13 seasons, and why he believes content that carries no cynicism will always find a hungry audience.

Highlights

• Why Brian and his team felt urgency to make this film after seeing young people indoctrinated into scientific materialism at college
• How Stephen Meyer's book Return of the God Hypothesis became the backbone and creative blueprint for the documentary
• How the multiverse, quantum physics, and simulation theory all still require a designer, and why that matters
• What making this film did to Brian's own faith after navigating doubts during his secular journalism school years
• The six-year journey to get the science right, make it accessible, and keep it bulletproof to skeptics
• How When Calls the Heart accidentally birthed the Hearties, a grassroots fan movement of nearly 2 million people

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