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Is there such a thing as false spirituality?  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe says yes, and he opens 1 Corinthians 12 with a warning about counterfeit spirituality ... and the one test that separates the real thing from a fake.  Don’t miss this important test for what’s really from God ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

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Human ambition is often rooted in pride. But “holy ambition”? That’s something else! When your ambitions aren’t about your own glory but God’s, you’ll find Him to be a source of empowerment that you can’t get anywhere else.  Pastor and radio teacher Chip Ingram will join us to dive into the story of Nehemiah, a humble servant of the king who became a leader of his people. Nehemiah could have kept his comfortable position in the palace, but instead he chose a radical path that allowed him to do amazing things for God. You can too! But you’re going to have to take some risks. And that means you’ve got to put aside fear or pride and start acting on your holy ambitions.

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Our financial lives stand or fall on the foundation we choose. Jesus said the wise man built his house on the rock; when the storm came, the house stood (Luke 6:48). The same is true of our financial lives. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and John Cortines describe how to build a financial house on the wisdom of God’s Word. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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We are beginning a two-day series on happiness. First, from across the pond, pastor and author Andrew Wilson will talk about what happiness is, where to find it, and how to make it last forever. Is there a distinction between happiness and joy? What are the common myths the culture feeds us about the topic? Don't miss the practical discussion on Chris Fabry Live.

Resource Mentioned:
Happiness: What It Is, Where to Find It, and How to Make It Last Forever by Andrew Wilson

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Resolve Conflict and Find Peace and Hope with Adult Children by Kathy Koch

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Those in their 50s and 60s have unique opportunities and challenges. They’ve lived a lot of life and have wisdom – but aren’t close to being done in following Jesus. How do we keep serving God when we’re not old and not young? Christopher Ash joins us on Equipped with Chris Brooks to talk about faithful living and serving in midlife. Don’t miss an encouraging conversation!

Featured resource:
Not Old, Not Young, Not Done: Following Jesus in your 50s and 60s by Christopher Ash

August thank you gift:
A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock

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Today on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Spiritual Gifts.” Dr. Sam Storms and Alex McFarland joined us. Dr. Sam Storms, the founder and president of Enjoying God Ministries and author of “Understanding Spiritual Gifts,” explained how spiritual gifts are expressions of the Holy Spirit’s work through believers and why every Christian has a role in building up the church. Then Alex McFarland, a Christian apologist, author, evangelist, religion and culture analyst, and a national talk show host, explained why every believer is spiritually gifted and how recognizing and using those gifts helps the church function as God intended. We then turn to our listeners and ask, "If spiritual gifts are given to build up fellow followers, how are you using your gifts right now?" You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:
Call Segment [ 11:04 ]
Dr. Sam Storms [ 19:55 ]
Alex McFarland [ 39:20 ]

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Jesus ends the Sermon on the Mount with a familiar picture: two men building two houses. One builds on rock. The other builds on sand. When the storms come, only one house remains standing.

The difference isn’t the weather. Both houses face the storm. The difference is the foundation.

That picture from Matthew 7 offers a helpful way to think about our financial lives. Job losses, medical expenses, market declines, and unexpected bills eventually test every household. The question is whether our financial lives are built on something strong enough to withstand them.

John Cortines, a Family Office Advisor with Blue Trust and co-author of God and Money and True Riches, offers a helpful framework: Think of your financial life as a house. Christ is the foundation. Gratitude, contentment, trust, and love form the walls. Our identity as stewards serves as the roof. And wise financial practices furnish the rooms.

Every house begins with a foundation, and the Christian financial life begins with Christ.

Jesus taught that we cannot serve both God and money. So before we ask how much to save, spend, invest, or give, we have to settle a more fundamental question: What—or whom—are we trusting?

1 Timothy 6 warns against placing our hope in wealth. Money is useful, but it was never designed to carry the weight of our security or identity.

Instead, biblical stewardship begins by recognizing that everything ultimately belongs to God. Haggai 2:8 reminds us that the silver and gold are His. What we possess has been entrusted to us temporarily.

That changes the way we approach money. Rather than asking, “What do I want to do with my money?” a steward begins asking, “What is the next faithful decision with what God has entrusted to me?”

Money moves from being our master to becoming a tool we manage for God’s purposes.

Once the foundation is in place, the first wall is gratitude. Gratitude protects us from one of wealth’s most subtle dangers: pride. 

Pride says, I earned this. I deserve this. Look at what I’ve accomplished. Gratitude answers, God provided this.

Deuteronomy 8:18 warns God’s people not to forget that He is the One who gives them the ability to produce wealth. Our abilities, opportunities, relationships, education, health, and circumstances are all gifts we did not create for ourselves.

That doesn’t diminish the value of hard work. It simply puts our work in its proper place.

A grateful steward can work diligently without believing everything depends on personal achievement. Gratitude opens our hands because it reminds us that every good thing ultimately comes from God.

The second wall is contentment, which guards us from coveting and comparison.

Our culture constantly invites us to look sideways. Someone always seems to have a nicer home, a newer vehicle, a larger portfolio, or a more comfortable lifestyle.

There are telltale signs when someone is truly filled with the Holy Spirit.  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe continues a study called Under the Influence with a look at how it shows up in your worship, your attitude, and the way you treat other people.  Find out what evidence your own life is giving ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

Bold Steps Gift: Lee Strobel-The Case For Faith

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Service and servanthood. They're at the heart of what it means to follow Christ. But if you've tried it, you know how tough it is. This week on The Land and the Book, we’ll look at some of the greatest servants in Scripture. We’ll pick up tips we can use. Plus, Charlie Dyer has all the headlines from the Middle East. And Gerald Peterman answers your Bible questions. That’s all this week on The Land and the Book, from Moody Radio. Join us!

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August is a good time to start new schedules. If you've let your Bible reading and study drop off, it's a good time to start again. As you read and have questions, call Open Line with those Bible questions. Dr. Michael Rydelnik is here each Saturday to talk with you and help you understand the Scriptures better. Join us this weekend for Open Line.

Mentioned resources:
Summit on Antisemitism, November 7, 2026
Moody Radio Alaska Cruise, June 5-12, 2027
Open Line Live

Chosen People Ministries free gift
FEBC podcast
Moody Bible Commentary

July/August thank you gift:
What Does the Bible Say About the Future? by Charles H. Dyer

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