Followers of Jesus are citizens of heaven. The Bible says that we must set our minds on the things above. Our heavenly citizenship helps us handle many earthly situations.

Almost all news reports emphasize the bad news. As a result, people are becoming increasingly pessimistic and negative. Some are getting depressed. Now is the time to go on a ‘news fast’ and also to enjoy a ‘gospel feast.’

Part of our prayer life should include asking other believers to pray for us. As we share our needs with them, we are humbled. And as they pray for us, we are strengthened.

The psalms in the Bible can be used in your daily prayers. By using the words of the psalms you’ll find new ways of talking to God in prayer. Try it! You’ll soon find your prayers more satisfying and more God-glorifying.

We often make prayer too complicated. In contrast, Jesus teaches us a basic and easy way to pray. In this episode we cover some of those “prayer basics” so that we will be able to pray more naturally and more often.

Following the previous episode, we listen to Augustine’s account of his conversion experience. The final step is very dramatic. Yet Augustine came to realize that God had been at work in his life for many years before he took that final step.

The church leader, Augustine, was raised in north Africa around the year 400 A.D. He writes about his life before and after he was converted. It’s a fascinating story. In this episode we hear him describe his life before his conversion.

To have a relationship with God, each of us needs to be converted. Randal explains the biblical meaning of conversion. He also shares the stories of four people converted to faith in Jesus.

Counselor Andrew McKenzie explains how people can be traumatized by various events, including the death of a loved one or even in the current epidemic. He also gives practical advice about helping people cope with trauma in their lives.

Here’s a second list of Christian songs that every believer should know. By knowing these classic hymns and singing them, you’ll be giving glory to God--Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. What’s more, these songs will encourage you during difficult times.