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John Bunyan's Pilgrim's Progress features a man who has lost all hope of salvation, but he is alive and well in the lyrics of the most popular Christian song ever made. Kevin is joined by Danny to ask: what does it mean when billions identify with despair rather than resurrection? And what does Scripture say music is actually for?

A new MP3 sermon from Reformation Church of Elizabeth is now available on SermonAudio with the following details:

Title: Being Honest with Yourself

Speaker: Kevin Swanson

Broadcaster: Reformation Church of Elizabeth

Event: Sunday Service

Date: 7/12/2026

Bible: Luke 14:26; Matthew 16:24

Length: 13 min.

A Christian heritage has led many people to incredible wealth...although most of them end up apostatizing. Now, Elon Musk is the world's first trillionaire...but was his wealth obtained as honestly as we think? Spoiler alert....Mars isn't going to be successfully, sustainably populated anytime soon. Sam Rust joins Kevin to discuss wealth, the Christian heritage that is often behind it, and the things that matter most for building (and keeping) it.

Exhortation

Women offer their bodies as living sacrifices to bring forth children. Being pregnant doesn't give them a pass to sin – but it does require an extra measure of grace. How can we provide this, and minister to their weakness in an understanding way? The dads talk about preparing for childbirth emotionally, spiritually, and physically…taking hormonal changes and depression seriously…being steady without being detached…and nurturing your wife with the help of God's Word.

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