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Today, in this special Christmas message, Pastor Jack teaches that Jesus entered the world at the worst of times bringing hope and the promise of salvation. And, it’s the same for the world we live in today. Christ’s promise to return for His church, at a time when evil is on the rise and hope is fading.
We lead busy lives: going to work, coming home, taking care of our kids, spending time with family and friends, and pursuing our personal goals. But where does God fit into all of this? How can we glorify God and honor Him in our daily lives without neglecting our other responsibilities? In today’s message, Pastor Chris encourages you to prioritize God and give Him praise in everything you do. No matter the area of your life, express gratitude to God and strive to live with a heavenly mindset.
Why do people get baptized? Rabbi Schneider shares the origins of baptism and how to understand what it means to be baptized in Jesus' name. The Jordan River is central to this Holy Land teaching. Watch now and learn what water, going under water, and rising out of the water symbolizes in the Bible.
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Listen today as Mark Gregston, Wayne Shepherd and Courtney Lafleur discuss the reality that Christmas often brings conflict rather than peace, especially in families with struggling teens. They emphasize that parents must rise above the chaos by extending grace, offering love when it’s least deserved and avoiding the pressure to create a “perfect” holiday. Instead of withholding gifts or withdrawing emotionally, they encourage parents to affirm the relationship, set healthy boundaries and give teens space to regroup when expectations feel overwhelming. Ultimately, Christmas is an opportunity to model God’s grace — loving and moving toward our kids even in the midst of conflict.
In a tough spot with your teen? Join Mark in Texas at one of his Families In Crisis Conferences. Visit familycrisisretreat.com to see our schedule and register!
Parenting Today's Teens is a part of the Christian Parenting Podcast Network. To find practical and spiritual advice to help you grow into the parent you want to be, visit parentingtodayteens.org.
Taking the gospel to work, plus Kyle Idleman on what it means to guard your mind, and should you bring your significant other home for Christmas?
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Roundtable: Sharing the Gospel With Coworkers
If you work in a secular industry or environment, is it possible to make your faith known? What are creative ways to bring the gospel into how you show up on the job? Our guests have experience living out their faith in creative ways in everything from the corporate world to customer service to a counseling practice. They’ll give you the courage and tools to speak up, love your coworkers, and be the hands and feet of Jesus in the office, classroom, factory and beyond.
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Culture: Thoughts Got You Stuck?
How do you keep your mind settled and sorted when too many things compete for your attention? Pastor and popular author Kyle Idleman explains what it means to guard your mind, and how fighting toxic thoughts, calming the chaos and fighting for truth makes a difference when fielding offenses and Satan’s lies.
Every Thought Captive: Calm the Mental Chaos That Keeps You Stuck, Drains Your Hope, and Holds You Back
Inbox: Bringing Your Date to Christmas
You want to bring your boyfriend or girlfriend to meet your family at Christmas. But what are the dos and don’ts for doing so? Counselor Erin Smalley weighs in.
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This Best of 2025 episode is based on Lee Strobel’s newest book, Seeing the Supernatural. Dive into the scriptures with us and explore what the Bible has to say about supernatural phenomena, showing how God works in the nonphysical realm.
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