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When the USS Indianapolis sank, undetected by US radar, the survivors spent 5 horrifying days and nights in the open sea. Today we will hear the inspiring story of one man’s courage, ingenuity, and faith in God in the midst of the one of the worst naval disasters in U.S. history. Edgar Harrell was there. Join us to hear how he survived and why He credited the Lord for everything.

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Yielding is not weakness—it is obedience. In this powerful message, Dr. Michael Youssef takes us to Joshua 5, where Israel stood between the flooded Jordan and the fortified walls of Jericho. Before victory came, God demanded surrender.

The Lord did not ask for human strength, clever strategy, or self-confidence. He called His people to consecration—full submission to the Commander of the Lord’s army. True faith yields even when obedience is painful, uncomfortable, or impossible to explain.

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Victory does not come by might, but by yielded obedience to the Lord. Yield—before it’s too late.

Scripture Focus: Joshua 5

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Most secrets don't stay secret because they're powerful. They stay secret because we're terrified of what would happen if they were exposed. Justin and Trisha Davis share the aftermath of a marriage crisis and the hidden weight of betrayal trauma. Sometimes healing begins when hiding becomes more painful than telling the truth.

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Amos 3:3 asks, “Do two walk together, unless they have agreed to meet?” In context, the prophet is speaking of Israel’s relationship with God. But the principle also reminds us of something important for marriage: a husband and wife cannot walk together well unless they are headed in the same direction.

That is especially true when it comes to money.

For many couples, finances become a source of tension, secrecy, resentment, or fear. But God designed marriage for unity. And when handled with wisdom, humility, and shared purpose, money can become one of the tools God uses to strengthen a couple’s oneness rather than divide it.

Matt Bell, Managing Editor at Sound Mind Investing and author of Starting Strong: Discovering the Good That Money Can Do in Your Marriage, joined the show today to remind us that couples can begin to see money differently when they stop thinking in terms of “yours” and “mine” and begin embracing a unified “ours.”

Couples do not enter marriage as blank slates. Each person brings a financial story with them.

That story may include how their parents handled money, whether money felt scarce or secure growing up, how debt was viewed, what saving meant, and whether spending brought joy, stress, or conflict. One spouse may naturally lean toward saving, while the other is more comfortable spending. One may want to stretch for a larger home, while the other prefers a more conservative approach.

Those differences do not have to become destructive. But they do need to be acknowledged.

Money disagreements are often not just about numbers. They are about fears, hopes, expectations, habits, and deeply formed assumptions. That is why patience and honest conversation are so important. Unity does not usually happen by accident. It grows through prayer, listening, humility, and a shared commitment to honor God together.

Before couples make decisions about accounts, budgets, debt, or spending, they need to begin with a bigger question: What are we trying to do with what God has entrusted to us?

Matt encourages couples to start by casting a shared vision rooted in their faith. That means praying together and committing their financial lives to the Lord. It means agreeing that everything ultimately belongs to God and that they are stewards—not owners—of what He has provided.

That foundation matters because financial unity is not merely about efficiency. It is about discipleship. A couple’s financial decisions should reflect their shared desire to serve the Lord, follow His Word, care for one another, practice generosity, and walk together in faithfulness.

When couples begin there, they are better prepared to work through practical questions because they have already agreed on the direction they want to go.

One practical question many couples face is whether to combine finances or keep accounts separate.

While some accounts, such as IRAs, must remain individual, Matt strongly recommends joint

How then shall they call on Him in whom they have not believed? And how shall they believe in Him of whom they have not heard? And how shall they hear without a preacher? God reaches people through people. God may want to reach someone you know . . . through you! And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us be ready for that assignment. There’s nothing like helping someone meet Jesus and find eternal life! You’ll never forget it. The reward is worth the risk.

Join Greg Laurie for the Annual Jesus Revolution Baptism at Pirate's Cove on July 18.

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The symbols on the back of the dollar bill are no accident.

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What’s the secret to a strong family? Author and mom Jessica Smartt says it’s not perfection – it’s connection. Drawing from her book Come On Home, Jessica shares powerful and practical ways to build a lasting family legacy, navigate technology with wisdom, and create meaningful memories as a family. You’ll be encouraged to create a home where your kids feel safe, seen, and deeply loved. Because as Jessica reminds us, “Your family doesn’t have to be perfect to be strong.”
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