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In this episode, Dr. John Neufeld tackles a common question: Why can't God just be satisfied when people are happy and fulfilled, regardless of what they believe? Drawing from Isaiah 43, he explores the foundational truth that we were created for God's glory, not our own satisfaction. Dr. Neufeld challenges the modern tendency toward experience-only faith and reminds us that we weren't made for ourselves—we were made for Him.

I've Got Questions: In this thought-provoking series, Dr. John Neufeld tackles the real questions people are asking today—from the exclusivity of Christ to the problem of suffering, from biblical authority to assurance of salvation. Rather than offering quick answers, he uses each question as a bridge back to the foundational truths of Scripture. Dr. Neufeld equips believers to build their faith on solid ground while engaging honestly with the challenges of our contemporary world.

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When the holidays feel heavy, hope can feel far away. In this Advent episode, Bible teacher Wendy Blight joins Kaley Olson and Ellen Adkins to show how Jesus brings real hope into the places where we feel most broken. Through Scripture and Wendy’s powerful personal story, you’ll discover why biblical hope is more than wishful thinking — it’s a confident expectation rooted in who God is.

Perfect for anyone who needs a breath of hope this season.

You’ll learn:

• Why biblical hope is a confident expectation — not wishful thinking.
• How the story of hope begins in Genesis and is fulfilled in Jesus.
• Ways to move from a victim mentality toward healing and trust in God.
• How to experience Scripture as alive and active in seasons of brokenness.

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• Go deeper with our brand-new Advent study guide, More Than a Manger.
  Experience the Christmas story with fresh eyes through rich biblical teaching and meaningful daily reflections.
• Help more women access Biblical Truth this season.
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Listen to another great episode of The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast titled “How To Walk By Faith When Life Feels Hard” with Jennifer Rothschild.

When everyone is busy following major world events, God is watching the hillside—looking for faithful followers to fulfil His purposes. When we’re faithful to the demanding tasks of life, the daily grind of life, that’s when God can use us.

In this Best of 2025 interview, the late Dr. Gregory Jantz addresses the increasing anxiety being experienced in modern culture. 1 in 5 adults struggle with anxiety and 1 in 4 teens. With his whole-person approach, Jantz unpacks the myriads of reasons for this trend and shares practical solutions for healthy living. He will help you to attack the three-headed monster of worry, anxiety, and stress by asking you to take personal inventory, choose healthy habits and diet, and address your spiritual needs through God’s Word, prayer, and Christian community.

In Matthew 1:23, God called himself Immanuel, which means God with us. Not just God made us. Not just God thinks about us. Not just God above us. But God with us. God where we are. He breathed our air and walked this earth. God…with…us!

Bethlehem was just the beginning. Jesus has promised a repeat performance. Bethlehem, Act 2. No silent night this time, however. The skies will open, and trumpets will blast, and a new kingdom will begin. He will empty the tombs and melt the winter of death. Death, you die! Life, you reign! The manger dares us to believe the best is yet to be. I love Christmas because it reminds us how “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love God” (Romans 8:28).

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Episode 2.61

You’ve probably heard that all the apostles were martyred—except John.

But how much of that is actually true?

Capping off their series on Paul, Michael and Zach take a historical look at the final days of the apostles and those “apostle-adjacent” figures—asking what we know for sure, what we strongly suspect, and what we can only propose.

Starting with Paul’s well-attested martyrdom in Rome, the conversation moves through the most certain cases—like James the son of Zebedee and James the brother of Jesus—before exploring the middle tier (Peter, John, Thomas, Andrew, Jude, and others) and ending with the most uncertain, legendary, or entirely lost traditions.

Drawing on New Testament data, early church writers, and historical analysis (including Sean McDowell’s research), this episode separates sober evidence from later legend—showing that some stories stand on rock-solid ground while others rest on centuries-later imagination.

Takeaway:

The diversity of evidence—clear for some apostles, foggy for others—doesn’t weaken the faith story; it strengthens it. The earliest witnesses lived and died with conviction, and history still echoes their testimony.

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