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How do you stay focused on eternity when life keeps pulling you back down to earth? In this message from John 14, Dr. John Neufeld introduces the Holy Spirit — the Helper Jesus promised his disciples before he left — and explores what it means to have God himself living inside us, keeping our perspective, and giving us the power to actually live the life we know we should.

Passion: Easter is a pivotal time in the life of a Christian. The foundation of our faith relies on the death and more importantly, the resurrection of Jesus. This 15-message series will prepare our hearts for the Easter season as Dr. Neufeld walks us through the various aspects of the time leading up to Jesus’ death. Talking about the stories of Jesus in the week leading up to his death, also known as Passion week, ought to awaken our own passion of service, thankfulness, and worship. This is a series you won’t want to miss!

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You won’t get bad advice from God. When He reveals His plan, it will never backfire on you. Isaiah 9:6 says God is a Wonderful Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

Michelle Singletary discusses wise money management when times are tough. She’ll help you with the basics of getting out of debt, budgeting, and saving when money is tight. She’ll share biblical principles on investments in times of uncertainty and generously helping friends and family members in need.

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She was only five years old when you took the photo. Cheeks freckled by the summer sun, hair in pigtails. That was twenty years ago. Three marriages ago. A million flight miles and e-mails ago. Today she walks down the aisle on the arm of another father. You left your family bobbing in the wake of your high-speed career. Now that you have what you wanted, you don’t want it at all. Oh, to have a second chance.

Did you know God will give you one? 1 John 4:15 says, “Whoever believes that Jesus is the Son of God, God abides in him, and he in God.” God repurposes bad decisions and squalid choices. To be saved by grace is to be saved by God, who placed a term limit on sin, and his son Jesus Christ, who danced a victory jig in the graveyard. God can do something with the mess of your life, and Grace is what you need.

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Episode 2.98

In this episode of Cults, Michael and Zach examine two closely related areas of Roman Catholic theology: Marian doctrine and prayer to the saints. The goal is not to question whether Mary was blessed—Scripture clearly affirms that—but to ask whether later doctrines go beyond what the Bible actually teaches.

The discussion walks through key claims such as Mary as the Ark of the Covenant, perpetual virginity, and the Immaculate Conception, comparing each with the biblical text and early church history. Along the way, the episode highlights how Marian theology developed over time and where those developments may extend beyond explicit scriptural support.

From there, the conversation turns to prayer to the saints—addressing whether Scripture provides any category for speaking to departed believers. By examining Old Testament prohibitions, New Testament patterns of prayer, and the doctrine of Christ as the sole mediator, the episode makes a clear distinction between asking living believers for prayer and addressing those who have died. The takeaway is straightforward: Scripture consistently directs believers to approach God directly through Christ, without the need for additional heavenly intermediaries.

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