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If the Bible is inspired and inerrant, then the archaeological record will affirm it. And it does. Bible scholar and Dallas Theological Seminary professor, Dr. Paul D. Weaver, will join us to examine some of the fifty most important archaeological discoveries that confirm the historical reliability of Scripture. Don’t miss this fascinating conversation.

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Ask your friends which book of the Bible they most enjoy reading for personal quiet time, and it’s highly unlikely that anyone will choose Revelation. But the book that we often avoid is the same one that we desperately need to help us live the Christian life in tumultuous times. In this message from Revelation 1, Pastor J.D. highlights how in the midst of tribulation, this book presents us with a compelling vision of Jesus: the one who is sovereign, just, and worthy of our worship.

If God promised peace, why do we still struggle with anxiety? Dr. Tony Evans explains why worry itself may be the deeper issue and how to overcome it.

An emergency fund can be the difference between a financial setback and a financial crisis—but only if it’s built the right way.

Most people know they should have money set aside for emergencies. But many aren’t sure how much to save, what actually counts as an emergency, or where to keep that money. Those are important questions, because an emergency fund is not just another savings goal. It is a key part of wise financial stewardship.

An emergency fund is money set aside for unexpected, significant financial disruptions.

Those two words matter: unexpected and significant.

This is not money for routine expenses, planned purchases, or occasional wants. It is reserved for the kinds of situations that can suddenly shake your financial life—job loss, a major medical need, a significant car repair, an urgent home repair, or another event that interrupts your income or requires a large amount of cash.

In that sense, an emergency fund acts like a financial shock absorber. When something unexpected happens, it helps keep a difficult situation from turning into debt, panic, or financial chaos.

Without an emergency fund, many people are forced to rely on credit cards or loans during hard times. But with one in place, you create stability and breathing room when uncertainty comes.

A helpful rule of thumb is to keep three to six months of living expenses in your emergency fund.

That means enough to cover essential expenses such as housing, food, utilities, insurance, transportation, and other necessary costs.

For example, if your household needs $5,000 per month to cover basic expenses, a fully funded emergency fund would typically range from $15,000 to $30,000.

Where you land in that range depends on your situation. If your income is stable and predictable, three months may be enough. But if your income fluctuates, if you’re self-employed, or if you simply want additional peace of mind, six months—or even a little more—may be appropriate.

The goal is not perfection. The goal is preparedness.

Some Christians may wonder whether saving for emergencies reflects a lack of trust in God. But Scripture encourages wise preparation.

Proverbs 6:6–8 says, “Go to the ant, O sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise. Without having any chief, officer, or ruler, she prepares her bread in summer and gathers her food in harvest.”

The ant is not anxiously trying to control the future. It is wisely preparing for what may come.

That is the posture we want to take with our finances. An emergency fund is not about pretending we can control tomorrow. It is about stewarding today’s resources wisely so that when tomorrow brings challenges, we are not forced into panic or unnecessary debt.

Planning and trusting God are not opposites. In many cases, wise planning is an expression of faithful stewardship.

Once you decide how much to save, the next question is where to keep it.

This is where many people get tripped up. While an emergency fund should grow over time, it is not meant to be invested like a retirement account.

Why? Because investments such as stocks and mutual funds fluctuate. If the market drops at the exact moment you need the money, your safety net may suddenly be smaller than you expected.

Likewise, locking emergency funds in a certificate of deposit can limit your access. If you need to withdraw early, you may face penalties or lose interest.

An emergency fund has two primary goals: safety and accessibility. You want the money protected and accessible quickly when a real need arises.

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You love Jesus—but your reactions still hijack your day, your marriage, your parenting. Alicia Michelle, author of Emotional Confidence: Three Simple Steps to Manage Emotions with Science and Scripture, gets why you feel stuck between what you know and what you feel. She'll help you name what’s really driving your emotions, and why willpower alone keeps failing.

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Remember Smokey the Bear? His correct name is Smokey Bear, a fictional spokesperson for the U.S. Forest Service. He’d say, “Only you can prevent forest fires.” Yeah, fires can start by one careless person. But when it comes to the fire of revival, that fire can start with one person who does care. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us be that kind of person who let’s God use them to share the love of Christ in a world that needs that message.

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When God doesn’t seem to answer and our suffering makes no sense, life’s most painful moments can shatter our faith.

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Today’s boys are growing up in a world where disrespect toward women is too often treated as normal. Dave and Ashley Willis—parents of four boys—share powerful stories and biblical truths to help parents raise sons who value honor, integrity, and true manhood. They warn against the toxic “locker room mentality” and offer practical lessons that shape boys into men of character. With real-life examples and conversation starters for every age, this is a guide to raising respectful, responsible, Christ-centered young men.

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