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This hour we learn about the plight of a seriously ill Chinese pastor who needs to be sent home. The President is set to meet with President Xi this month and the issue needs to be addressed. Bob Fu, of China Aid, will explain what we can do to help. Then Mark Joseph, producer of multiple films will share how Big Tech is becoming the gatekeeper of free speech. Join us for great conversation.

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Every parent hopes to leave an inheritance for their children, but doing so wisely takes careful thought and prayer. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West welcomes Ron Blue to discuss the Uniqueness Principle. Discover how it can be used to guide parents in passing down wealth effectively. Then, it’s your calls and questions. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Let's go on a biblical treasure hunt with author and speaker Nancy Guthrie. She believes every book of the Bible, Old and New Testaments, provides an opportunity to encounter Jesus. If you've had a difficult time reading through the entirety of the Scriptures, Nancy has a resource to help you not only persevere, but also uncover the beauty and sufficiency of Christ. Join us for Chris Fabry Live.

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Beholding Christ: A Daily Guide to Seeing Jesus in All of Scripture By Nancy Guthrie
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Feeling exhausted, anxious, and overwhelmed? You're not alone! If you've ever said, “I just can’t do it all,” you’re right… you were never meant to! That’s the powerful message of the book by our guest, Kelly Capic. He joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks with encouragement to accept God’s design for our humanity so we can live well within our limits!

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You Were Never Meant to Do It All by Kelly Kapic

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “Back to School.” Dr. Pamela McRae, a professor and the program head for “Ministry to Women” and “Ministry to Victims of Sexual Exploitation,” and an executive of Naomi’s House, shared what Scripture teaches about women in ministry and how to care for people in pain with wisdom and compassion. Then York Moore, the President, CEO, and National Evangelist of the Coalition for Christian Outreach, shared how his search for meaning led him from atheism to Jesus and why he sees a growing spiritual hunger among young people. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Passage [ 00:49 ]
Dr. Pamela McRae [ 21:04 ]
York Moore [ 33:50 ]

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Puritan poet Anne Bradstreet once wrote, “Wisdom without an inheritance is better than an inheritance without wisdom.”

Every parent hopes the resources they leave behind will bless their children. But a financial inheritance can have very different effects depending on the person receiving it. That is why wise wealth transfer requires more than simply deciding how much to leave—it requires careful thought, prayer, and an understanding of each child’s unique circumstances.

Ron Blue, co-founder of Kingdom Advisors and longtime teacher on biblical stewardship, calls this the uniqueness principle.

Studies show that many parents divide their estates equally among their children. There is certainly nothing wrong with that approach, but Ron encourages parents not to make equality the automatic default.

As he explains, God loves each of His children equally, but He often treats them uniquely. The same can be true within a family.

Children may grow up in the same home and sit around the same dinner table, yet adulthood can take them in very different directions. They may marry differently, parent differently, pursue different careers, experience job losses, accumulate different levels of wealth, or develop very different approaches to money.

Those differences can matter when determining how an inheritance should be passed down.

The question is not simply, “How can I divide everything evenly?” A better question may be, “How can I steward these resources in a way that truly benefits each child?”

When Ron and his wife, Judy, began thinking seriously about their own estate plan, they used three questions to evaluate what an inheritance might mean for each of their five children.

1. What is the worst thing that could happen?

Imagine giving a particular amount of money to a particular child. How could that money negatively affect his or her life?

For one child, the concern may be minimal. The money might simply be given away.

For another, however, a large inheritance could create tension within a marriage, reinforce unhealthy financial habits, reduce motivation to work, or create other unintended consequences.

2. How serious would that outcome be?

Not every negative possibility carries the same weight. Some may be inconvenient but manageable. Others could damage relationships, character, or financial stability.

Parents should carefully consider the seriousness of each potential consequence.

3. How likely is it to happen?

Finally, consider probability. A possible problem is different from a probable one.

Together, these questions provide a framework for thinking beyond percentages and dollar amounts to the actual impact an inheritance could have.

Another important part of the uniqueness principle is recognizing that circumstances rarely remain the same.

When Ron and Judy first began asking these questions decades ago, their children were at very different stages of life than they are today. Careers changed. Marriages developed. Families grew. Financial circumstances shifted.

As a result, Ron says the answers they would give today are very different from the answers they would have given 25 years ago.

That is an important reminder: An estate plan should not necessarily be a one-time decision.

As circumstances change, parents may need to revisit both their assumptions and their plans.

Underlying Ron’s approach is one of his most important principles: Don’t pass wealth unless you pass wisdom.

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The moment you gave your life to Jesus, you gave up the right to run it your own way.  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe reveals how the apostle Paul set aside his own preferences and became, in Paul’s words, “all things to all people” ... so the Gospel could reach further.  It’s a challenging look at what’s really driving your decisions today ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

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Many of us know someone who is in addiction recovery, but few of us really understand what that means. What does this healing journey actually look like? How can we best support someone going through it? We find ourselves worrying that we'll say or do the wrong thing, and we may feel hopeless or confused when our loved one continues to struggle with substance use. Caroline Beidler joins us to offer a compassionate guide for understanding addiction and the recovery lifestyle.

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Over the coming decades, $124 trillion of wealth will change hands, placing women at the center of one of the largest wealth transfers in history. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Sharon Epps discuss what that means. They also explain how women can prepare to steward these assets well. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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He was known as the Prince of Preachers. He wrote 135 books. He was a philanthropist and a man who still casts a long shadow on the Church. Author and pastor, Ray Rhodes, gives a sweeping view of the life and ministry of Charles Haddon Spurgeon. What was he like at home? What was it like to experience one of his messages? Don’t miss the conversation on Chris Fabry Live.

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Spurgeon by Ray Rhodes Jr.

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