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YouTuber Ruslan KD sits down to explain that ambiguity from preachers on cultural issues is costing them more than they think.

He shares how the next generation is looking to the church for what to think and how to think.

In this episode, we do a deep dive into how the next generation is leveraging YouTube and social media to preach the Gospel.

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“Do what you love and you’ll never work a day in your life” sounds great—but Dr. Tony Evans explains why true satisfaction at work has more to do with motivation than emotion, and how serving God transforms our daily labor.

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "Mom and Dad." Enjoy!

Just as God delivered Israel from Egypt in the first Exodus, Isaiah prophesies a second Exodus—this time from Babylon. Dr. John walks through Isaiah 43:14-28, exploring God's promise to bring down Babylon and rescue His people once again. This passage confronts Israel's hollow religious practices while offering hope for struggling sinners. God blots out our transgressions through Christ's blood, pointing us to the greatest Exodus of all—our deliverance from sin and death.

God and the World's Idols: What are you really worshipping? In this series through Isaiah 40–44, Dr. John Neufeld explores one of Scripture's most powerful confrontations between the living God and the idols humanity creates. Writing to a nation facing exile and questioning whether their God has abandoned them, Isaiah paints a stunning portrait of who God truly is — His wisdom that needs no counsel, His power that never grows weary, His sovereignty over history itself.

Join us on today's Bible Minute from Back to the Bible Canada.

We talk about grace a lot — but do we actually understand it? For many of us, grace feels like the doorway into faith … yet something we quietly try to “maintain” through our own effort. What if God never intended you to earn what He freely gives?

In today’s episode, writer and Bible teacher Kristel Acevedo joins Meredith Brock and Kaley Olson for a deeply clarifying conversation about the kind of grace Scripture describes — the grace that saves us and keeps us. Through biblical teaching, real-life stories, and practical wisdom, Kristel helps us see why striving leaves us exhausted, how sanctification actually works, and why resting in God’s unshakable love is the starting place for real spiritual transformation.

If you’re tired of trying to be “good enough,” wrestling with shame, or wondering whether you’ve used up all of God’s patience, this episode will breathe fresh hope into your heart. Grace isn’t a one-time gift. It’s the ongoing work of God in you — today, tomorrow, and every day after.

You’ll learn:

• What Scripture means when it says we are saved by grace — and why that same grace is what transforms us daily.
• The difference between working for God’s acceptance and living from your secure identity in Christ.
• How sanctification really happens, and why slowing down helps us recognize the Holy Spirit’s work in us.
• Why sharing grace with others matters, and how God can use your life to draw people to Himself.

Resources From This Episode:

• When life feels uncertain, God’s promises are not. Stir up your faith with the 40 Days Through the New Testament study, and help even more women access biblical Truth through daily studies, podcasts, and encouraging resources. Give to Proverbs 31 Ministries today, and get a copy of this brand-new study guide as our thanks. 
• Connect with Kristel Acevedo by following her on Instagram for biblical encouragement and practical teaching. Explore more of her work at KristelAcevedo.com, and make sure to check out her newest Bible study, A Way in the Wilderness.
• Discover the Every Woman’s Bible. This is a study Bible created by over 100 women scholars, writers, and contributors from around the world. It is packed with notes and devotionals offering cultural, historical, and literary insight. Learn more at EveryWomansBible.com.
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Want More on This Topic? 

• Listen to “Are We Missing Jesus as We Work for Jesus?” with Gloria Umanah on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast.

According to the theory of aerodynamics the bumblebee cannot fly. However, the bee doesn’t know that. The same can be true for us—who told you your best years have passed? Who said you’re too young to achieve your dreams? Stay open to what the Lord has in store for you. You never know what’s just around the corner!