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Spread throughout the Hebrew Bible, we see hints that Messiah would come through the Jews.  Join Rabbi Schneider as he continues his study on Messianic Prophecy and how Messiah would be birthed from the line of Abraham. 

Sometimes, as we walk through life, we can forget what truly matters. It’s easy to put our relationship with God on the back burner when the world offers things that seem more enticing. But in today’s message, Pastor Chris wants you to know that your relationship with Jesus should be your top priority. Don’t limit Him to just one day a week or one small part of your life. Make Jesus the center of everything you do, and allow Him to lead the way. Love God with all of your mind, heart, and soul.

When life gets tough, teens often find themselves searching for answers in the middle of their struggles — but sometimes, clarity takes time and patience. In today’s show, Mark sits down with two young men from Heartlight who open up about how their pain — whether it’s broken relationships, anger or loss — has shaped their journey. One teen, Malcolm, reveals how his parents’ divorce left him feeling abandoned and lost, leading to anger and acting out, but also pushing him to grow as a father to his own young son. Out of hardship, these young men found new purpose and hope for the future.

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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. 

Emily Compagno, a FOX News host, comes from a long line of military service men and women. In fact, she wanted to be a fighter pilot. In this Veteran’s Day broadcast, she shares inspiring stories of faith on the front lines as she honors those who make great sacrifices for our country every day.

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Whether it’s a surprise layoff at work or a sudden dip in the stock market, unexpected hardships are part of life. Those moments of trial, however, can make us wonder whether God is really paying attention. Dr. Robert Jeffress explains how God uses difficult times for our good.

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Ever wonder why money so often reveals what we truly value? Today, we’ll find out.

You probably know that on Faith and Finance, Rob West is usually the one asking the questions. But today, we’re turning the tables. Afton Phillips (Head of Content at FaithFi: Faith and Finance) is here to interview Rob West about a devotional project that he has been working on—one that goes straight to the heart of our financial lives.

Afton Phillips is the Head of Content at FaithFi: Faith & Finance. 

When Rob first started writing Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Devotional to Faithful Stewardship, he didn’t set out to create another resource about money management. He wanted to create a journey of the heart—a way for believers to rediscover what Scripture truly says about money and how it reflects our relationship with God.

Over the years, Rob has had thousands of conversations with people who genuinely want to honor God with their finances but feel stuck or uncertain about how to begin. That longing—to be faithful, yet unsure how—has shaped everything about this devotional.

Rob has spent his entire career at the intersection of faith and finance. Early on, he noticed something that changed how he viewed everything: it didn’t matter whether someone had $60,000 in credit card debt or $60 million in investments—the struggles were the same. Money issues are heart issues.

That’s why Jesus spoke about money more than almost any other topic. Not because He needed our resources, but because He knew how easily our hearts become tangled up in them. The goal of this devotional is to help readers slow down and realign their hearts with God’s purposes—to see money not as a source of stress or identity, but as a tool for worship.

Jesus said, “Where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” That simple truth sits at the foundation of everything we teach at FaithFi. How we spend, save, and give reveals what we treasure most.

If we focus only on the surface—budgeting better, saving more, paying down debt—we might improve our circumstances but still remain captive to worry or pride. The real transformation happens when God changes our hearts. When our relationship with money is shaped by trust in Him, freedom begins to flow naturally.

One of the most freeing shifts in a believer’s financial life is learning to see ourselves not as owners, but as stewards. When we live as if we own it all, we carry the crushing weight of control—every financial decision feels like it rests on our shoulders. But when we recognize that God owns it all and we’re simply managers of His resources, everything changes.

Stewardship invites us to ask a new question: “Lord, what do You want me to do with Your money?” That posture leads to peace, not pressure. It transforms spending into gratitude, saving into preparation, and giving into worship. When we release ownership, we stop building our own kingdoms and start participating in God’s.

Biblical wisdom provides a framework for every financial decision we make. The world tells us to chase comfort and security; Scripture calls us to pursue faithfulness. God’s financial principles aren’t restrictive—they’re protective.

When we live within our means, avoid debt, plan diligently, and give generously, we’re reflecting the nature of an orderly, generous, trustworthy God. Over time, those choices form habits—habits that produce margin, contentment, and generosity. Wisdom doesn’t just shape our money; it shapes our hearts, making us look more like Christ.

One of the devotionals in Our Ultimate Treasure focuses on the concept of margin. In our cultur

Chip relates the most fearful encounter with demons he ever faced and how you can prepare yourself to do battle with the Enemy.

Four facts you need to know

1. God has objectively defeated Satan. He has delivered us from sin’s penalty and power. In the interim, we are involved in guerilla warfare with demonic forces.
2. As believers, we have been transferred from the kingdom of darkness to the Kingdom of light with all the rights, privileges, and position a child of God entails.
3. The spiritual battle involves a responsibility to “put on” the spiritual protection God has provided. We can resist the enemy’s attempts to deceive, accuse, and cast doubt when we stand firm.
4. The great majority of spiritual warfare need never go beyond the regular practice of living out our position in Christ by faith. Our practice of the spiritual armor protects us from Satan’s attempts and minimizes any impact by the enemy.

There are times however, when we must move beyond “standing firm” and ENGAGE the enemy in actual combat

• When taking significant steps of faith for spiritual growth
• When invading enemy territory
• When exposing him for who he really is
• When we repent and make a “clean break” with the world, a long-held sin pattern, or an unholy relationship
• When God is preparing us for a “great work” for His glory

How to engage the enemy and win:

1. Taking up the shield of FAITH
2. Take the helmet of SALVATION
3. Take the sword of the SPIRIT

Summary: How to engage the enemy in spiritual warfare

1. Prerequisite is a HEALTHY spiritual life
2. Understand your POSITION in Christ
3. DISCERN when demonic influence may be the cause
4. Claim God’s promises OUT LOUD
5. Take our authority and position in Christ to COMMAND demonic forces to cease their activity and depart

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