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What is it about human nature that just has to disobey the signs? We see the words “Do Not Touch” and we have this unexplainable urge to do the opposite. Obedience is not something that comes naturally to us—that’s human nature. The good news is God gives us the power to overcome our sinful inclinations.

As a believer in Christ, you want to effectively communicate and spread God’s love. And that starts with a spirit of hospitality. Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your heart and your home!

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Hello, friend. I hope you’re doing well. This week we celebrate Thanksgiving, so I think today’s episode is especially fitting.

In Joshua 4, just as many of us will do this week with family and friends, Joshua and the Hebrew people were instructed to pause and remember all God had done for them. And that act of gratitude prepared them for what came next.

Zach Windahl is a faith-based entrepreneur, author, and speaker with a mission to help others better understand the Bible and grow closer to God. Zach is most well-known for publishing The Bible Study: A One-Year Study of the Bible and How it Relates to You, which helps readers engage with the Bible like never before and has sold over 250,000 copies since being published in 2016. Passionate about helping people create holy habits, Zach founded The Brand Sunday, a company dedicated to providing resources that help people grow in their relationship with God, including planners, study journals, trivia books ice breaker cards, and more. Zach strives to meet people wherever they are in their faith journey, from new believers to seasoned saints, to help them understand that faith does not need to be overwhelming and learn what it means to live a whole and holy life. You can learn more about Zach, and purchase his newest book, See the Good here: www.zachwindahl.com/

As a believer in Christ, you want to effectively communicate and spread God’s love. And that starts with a spirit of hospitality. Annie McCune shares amazing stories to give you some great ideas on how to show hospitality towards neighbors and strangers as a way of loving like Christ. You’ll be inspired to open your heart and your home!

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Paul asks the question in Romans 8:31, “If God is for us, who can be against us?” The question isn’t simply, “Who can be against you?” You could answer that one. Who is against you? Disease, inflation, corruption, exhaustion. Calamities confront, fears imprison. Were Paul’s question, “Who can be against us?” we could list our foes much easier than we could fight them.

God is for us. God is for us. God is for us. Your parents may have forgotten you, your teachers may have neglected you, your siblings may be ashamed of you. But within reach of your prayers is the maker of the oceans – God! God is for you. Not may be, not has been, not was, but God is! He is for you. Today. At this hour. At this minute. As you hear this, he is with you. God is for you.

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This week on the podcast, hosts Mike Nawrocki and Tricia Goyer welcome authors Troy Schmidt and Dan Lynch to discuss ESCAPE, the newest release in their bestselling middle-grade time-travel adventure series, THE SEVEN.

THE SEVEN is an action-packed, faith-based series for middle readers that follows a group of kids who discover extraordinary powers—each tied to the biblical gifts of the Spirit. As the series unfolds, the kids find one another, uncover their purpose, and unite to stop a powerful villain determined to rewrite and disrupt key moments in Bible history.

In Book Six, ESCAPE, Josh and the team travel back to the time of the Wise Men shortly after the birth of Jesus. Their mission: prevent the dangerous Dr. Bales from carrying out King Herod’s deadly plans. This high-stakes adventure blends biblical events, suspense, and fast-paced action perfect for young readers who love history, mystery, and time-travel stories.

One of the standout features of THE SEVEN series is its commitment to accurate biblical history and archaeology, helping young readers explore the truth behind Scripture. Each book also includes a hidden secret code for readers to decipher—rewarding careful reading and adding an interactive puzzle element to the adventure.

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