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In this message from 1 Corinthians 15, Pastor J.D. takes a look at how Paul responds to some of the Corinthians who are saying there’s no resurrection of the dead. In his answer, Paul shows them that belief in our bodily resurrection is as core a Christian concept as you can get. It’s not a secondary or peripheral belief; it’s at the core of Christian hope.

Pride kills praise. In this powerful message from Empowered by Praise, Dr. Michael Youssef warns that pride is not a small weakness—it is a spiritual danger that robs believers of joy, blessing, and fruitfulness.

Drawing from the inerrant Word of God, Dr. Youssef contrasts King David and Michal. David praised the Lord with all his might, laying aside status and self-image to honor God alone. Michal looked on with contempt, and her pride left her spiritually barren.

This episode calls believers to:

True praise is not performance—it is sacrifice. When believers humble themselves before the Lord Jesus Christ, praise becomes the antidote to pride and the pathway to renewed spiritual power.

Scripture Focus: 2 Samuel 6:12–23

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What’s Katie Leigh’s favorite tooth? Has she ever done a backflip? And what color is her water bottle? Katie tackles totally random listener questions and somehow manages to be hilarious and profound. Plus, Bob and Jesse finally reveal the schedule for new episodes for the rest of 2026, announce the title of Album 83, and preview “You’re in Good Hands.

“Know well the condition of your flocks, and give attention to your herds.” - Proverbs 27:23

Most of us no longer measure our wealth in flocks and herds, but the wisdom of Proverbs 27:23 remains just as relevant today: faithful stewardship requires attention.

When we do not know what we have, where it is going, or what it is accomplishing, we cannot manage it wisely. That is where a budget can help.

A budget is simply a plan for managing what God has entrusted to us. It is not intended to be a burden, a source of shame, or a rigid set of restrictions. It is a practical tool that helps us practice faithfulness.

Biblical budgeting starts with the recognition that everything belongs to God. Our income, possessions, savings, spending, and giving have all been entrusted to our care.

That means budgeting begins with a spiritual question before it becomes a financial exercise: Lord, how would You have me manage what You have provided?

That question changes the purpose of a budget. We are not merely trying to make the numbers balance. We are asking whether our financial decisions reflect what we truly value.

A budget can reveal where our money is drifting. Are our resources being absorbed by impulse, comfort, comparison, and accumulation? Or are they being directed toward generosity, provision, responsibility, and contentment?

The goal is not simply greater financial control. It is greater faithfulness.

Scripture never treats generosity as an afterthought.

2 Corinthians 9:7 says, “Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”

A budget allows us to give intentionally rather than reactively. Instead of waiting to see whether anything remains at the end of the month, we can prayerfully decide in advance how we want to support our church, ministries, neighbors, and others in need.

Generosity should not be driven by guilt or compulsion. It should flow from gratitude for God’s provision and a desire to participate in His work.

For those who receive a predictable paycheck, identifying monthly income may be relatively simple. A spending plan can be built around regular take-home pay.

Variable income requires a little more care.

Business owners, commission-based workers, freelancers, seasonal employees, and hourly workers may see their income fluctuate from month to month. In that situation, it is usually wise to build a budget around a conservative baseline.

Review the previous six to 12 months and identify the lower-income periods. Then build your essential expenses around a realistic minimum—not your best month.

When income is higher, decide beforehand how those additional dollars will be used. They might help you:

Without a plan, additional income can easily disappear into increased spending. With a plan, it can strengthen your financial foundation and expand your ability to serve others.

Giving every dollar a job does not mean spending every dollar.

Saving is a job. Giving is a job. Paying bills is a job. Preparing for future expenses is a job. Your budget might include money for:

The purpose is not unnecessary restriction. It is intentional direction.

When every dollar has a purpose, your money is less likely to be consumed by whatever feels most ur

Christianity is a worldwide faith. Some say over 31% are Christians the world over. Yet, if you rewind history, Christianity began in a small geographic area on the other side of the globe, with just a handful of followers. How in the world did they reach the world!? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings us some good insight from the book of Acts that’ll help us encourage one another in the faith, and reach our world in our time with the love of Christ.

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Learning how to protect kids online can feel like aiming at a moving target. Jacob Valk of Into the Light Ministries joins Dave and Ann Wilson to cut through the overwhelm with practical guidance for today's digital world—including AI porn, safer devices, and why technology alone won't protect your family. If you're raising kids in a digital world, this conversation will help you take the next right step.

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