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Debt carries a cost beyond dollars—it can steal your sleep, strain your relationships, and cloud your view of the future. If debt has taken over your thoughts as well as your budget, this conversation can help lighten the burden. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Neile Simon discuss the emotional cost of debt. Explore how clarity, wise counsel, and a practical plan can provide a path forward. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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We’re told in Proverbs to trust in the Lord with all our heart. We’re shown in the Psalms how to do that. Pastor and author, H.B. Charles looks at ten Psalms that encourage stubborn trust. That kind of reliance on God allows us to bring our complaints, sorrows, and daily struggles to the God who sees and hears and cares. Don’t miss the encouragement on Chris Fabry Live.

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Psalms of Trust: Living with Confidence in God at All Times by H.B. Charles, Jr.

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Last week, the Massachusetts Governor signed a state law that makes abortion legal at all stages of pregnancy. This means an abortion can be performed up until birth. How do we process all of the implications of a law like this? How can we best support people in all stages of life? Hope you can join us for this important conversation on Equipped with Chris Brooks.

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A Compelling Faith in a Compromising Culture by Mike Tatlock

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Today, on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, “5 Senses.” Brian Sanders, the author of “The 6 Seasons of Calling: Discovering Your Purpose in Each Stage of Life,” explained how recognizing different seasons of calling can help us discern God’s purpose for where we are right now. Then Steve DeWitt, Pastor of Bethel Church and author of “Enjoying God in Everything,” shared how the beauty we experience through our senses can lead us from wonder to worship. We then turn to our listeners and pose the question, “How did your spiritual appetite change once you became new in Christ?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast.

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Gospel Message [ 00:49 ]
Call Segment [ 11:30 ]
Steve DeWitt [ 13:10 ]
Brian Sanders [ 23:49 ]

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Debt carries a cost beyond dollars and interest. It can steal your sleep, strain relationships, affect your health, and make the future feel uncertain.

For many people, financial stress gradually becomes an emotional burden as well. But gaining clarity, seeking wise counsel, and developing a practical plan can begin to lift that weight.

Neile Simon, a Certified Credit Counselor and Director of Strategic Partnerships at Christian Credit Counselors, says one of the most important things she has learned from counseling thousands of individuals and families is that debt is rarely just a financial issue.

Understanding that broader impact can be an important first step toward finding a way forward.

People struggling with debt often carry shame or embarrassment about their circumstances. But financial hardship can develop for many reasons, including circumstances largely outside someone’s control.

Job loss, divorce, unexpected medical expenses, early retirement, caring for aging parents, supporting adult children, and the rising cost of everyday necessities can all put significant pressure on a household budget.

Sometimes debt develops not because someone was reckless, but because they were simply trying to make it through a difficult season.

Recognizing that reality doesn’t remove the responsibility to address what is owed, but it can help replace shame with a clearer perspective. The goal is not to dwell on how you arrived at this point, but to understand your situation well enough to begin moving forward wisely.

Financial stress often begins affecting other areas of life long before someone asks for help.

You may find yourself lying awake at night wondering how you will ever repay what you owe. Perhaps you avoid opening credit card statements because it feels discouraging to see how little progress you are making. You might take on extra hours at work simply to remain current, leaving less time for family, rest, and other responsibilities.

Those can all be signs that debt has become more than a budget problem.

When financial pressure dominates your thoughts, avoiding the problem may feel easier in the moment. But uncertainty often magnifies anxiety. Understanding exactly where you stand can be uncomfortable, yet that clarity is often the beginning of relief.

One of the most important steps someone in debt can take is simply asking for help.

Seeking wise counsel is not an admission of failure. In many cases, the earlier you reach out, the more options may be available.

A Certified Credit Counselor can help you understand where your money is going, evaluate your debts, explore repayment options, and create a realistic plan. That kind of clarity can replace the feeling of being overwhelmed with a series of manageable next steps.

A counselor cannot make the debt disappear overnight, but having a plan can change the way you view the problem. Instead of wondering whether there is any way out, you can begin seeing measurable progress toward a specific destination.

That clarity can restore hope.

For Christians, addressing debt also involves remembering that God cares about every area of our lives—including our finances.

Philippians 4:6-7 reminds believers not to be consumed by anxiety, but to bring their concerns before God in prayer. That does not mean ignoring financial problems or assuming they will resolve themselves. Biblical faith calls us to bring our concerns to the Lord while also pursuing wisdom and taking responsible action.

Scripture consistently commends wise counsel. Proverbs 15:22 says, “Wit

Is worry loosening your grip on joy?  Today on BOLD STEPS, Mark Jobe tackles the relational tension that quietly robs believers of hope, and shares Paul’s blueprint for making peace instead of picking sides.  Make plans to listen for practical steps to hold onto your hope ... listen to Bold Steps with Pastor Mark Jobe.

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Jesus has made the exclusive claim that He is the only way to God. Is that true? Don’t other religions have viable pathways as well? Dr. Sam Storms will join us to discuss John 14: 6 and why this verse has become so controversial. Get ready to think biblically and critically on today’s broadcast.

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There’s never been a nation like the United States of America. It's impossible to imagine the world without it—but do you know the wild and true story of how it came into existence? Eric Metaxas will join us to discuss his newest book, already a best seller, Revolution. He will bring the epic of America’s birth to life so fully that you will feel you are a part of the story.

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Bob Goff once said, “We won’t be distracted by comparison if we are captivated by purpose.” When we compare, we measure our success against someone else’s life. But when we understand who we are in Christ and why God has entrusted us with resources, money becomes a tool for our purpose, rather than a scorecard. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Jim Rasmussen help us escape the comparison trap. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith and Finance Live . . . biblical wisdom for your financial decisions. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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How do you capture a young person’s imagination so they get interested in the Bible? Jack and Liz had that same question. Their answer was to create a character named Patrick. Their imagination went wild when they wondered what might happen if a 10-year old kid found himself yanked into his Bible? Hear about Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventures on Chris Fabry Live.

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Kid-Life Crisis (Patrick Wigglesworth’s Bizarre Bible Adventure) by Jack and Liz Hagler

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