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Have you ever had one of those moments when you hear about something, and it sounds way too good to be true? In our lives, most things sound better than they really are, but not Jesus. No words can capture just how amazing He truly is. And sometimes, when we’ve been lost for so long, we look at the solution to everything and wonder, “What’s the catch?” Today, Pastor Chris wants you to know there isn’t any; there’s only Jesus, and all you need to do is place your faith in Him.

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Today, Mark Gregston reflects on Matthew 11:28–30, emphasizing the need for homes — especially grandparents’ homes — to be places of rest and refuge for weary teens. He contrasts lifeless or overly rigid environments with welcoming spaces where kids feel safe, accepted and free to be imperfect. Mark encourages grandparents to design a warm setting, create a positive atmosphere, establish clear but loving rules and foster open conversations. By doing so, they can provide their grandchildren with a sanctuary of love, laughter, and grace that refreshes both body and soul.

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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. 

Most people think of Bible prophecy in terms of specific events like the rapture, tribulation, or second coming. But prophecy isn’t just about events—it’s about a person. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares how Jesus Christ fulfills His divine role as Messiah and what that means for us today and in the future. 

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Did you know your financial advisor can actually help you invest in ways that reflect your faith?

Advisors do more than just help you hit financial targets—they can also guide you in making a lasting impact with your investments. Today, Josh Bean joins us to share how to start the conversation about faith-based investing.

Josh Bean is the National Sales Manager for Praxis Investment Management, an underwriter of Faith & Finance.

About 25 years ago, Praxis conducted its first major study on faith-based investing. This year, they decided to revisit that research and see how investor attitudes have evolved.

Partnering with Bellomy Market Research, the Praxis team surveyed over 1,000 individual investors and 400 financial advisors to explore the motivations, opportunities, and concerns surrounding faith-aligned portfolios.

The exciting part is that the results confirmed what they’ve believed all along: people genuinely want to align their investments with what matters most to them. You can explore the full report at PraxisInvests.com/FaithBasedInvesting.

According to the study, nearly half of all investors—48%—have already aligned their portfolios with their faith or are interested in doing so. What’s striking is that this number encompasses all investors, not just those with a religious background.

People see investing as more than performance—it’s about purpose. They want their portfolios to reflect their convictions.

Perhaps the most surprising finding is the communication gap between clients and advisors.

78% of investors said it’s important for their advisor to discuss faith-aligned options, but only 9% of advisors say they actually bring it up.

That gap is one of the biggest barriers to growth. Investors are eager. Advisors often just don’t know how to start the conversation. That’s where firms like Praxis can help bridge the gap.

One reason some advisors hesitate? The lingering myth that values-driven investing means sacrificing returns.

That’s just not the case anymore. At Praxis, they aim for benchmark-like returns through diversified, optimized portfolios. They screen out approximately 15% of companies that don’t align with their values and incorporate positive impact strategies—all while closely tracking performance.

This approach isn’t just about numbers—it’s about stewardship. In the Parable of the Talents, Jesus commends the faithful servants who wisely managed what they were given. That’s our model—faithful stewardship with Kingdom impact.

Faith-based investing has come a long way. What once seemed niche now includes mutual funds, ETFs, and multi-fund portfolios that reflect a range of Christian values and causes.

Investors today can build diversified, competitive portfolios entirely within the faith-based space. There are more options—and better tools—than ever before.

Among those tools are screening systems that allow investors to exclude companies that conflict with biblical values or to include those that make a positive social or environmental impact.

For those new to this space, start the conversation. Ask your advisor, Can my faith be reflected in my investment strategy? That one question could open the door to an entirely new way of stewarding your money.

To help, Praxis has created a free Faith-Based Investing brochure, available at PraxisInv

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We all have dreams for our children. But do you know that God has a dream for your child that is higher and even more amazing than yours? If that’s true, how do you cooperate with God to allow His highest and best purposes to become a reality in the life of your son or your daughter? Join Chip and find out how to develop your child’s full potential.

Introduction: God’s Dream for Your Child

1. You must understand your child’s two primary needs are for SIGNIFICANCE and SECURITY.
2. You must recognize your child’s primary responsibility is to learn OBEDIENCE.
3. You must remember, obedience is a DEVELOPMENTAL PROCESS.
4. You must commit to providing the necessary RESOURCES for your child to learn obedience.
5. Obedience is achieved when your child has TRANSFERRED his/her primary love, submission, and dependency from YOU to JESUS CHRIST.

Three characteristics of righteous children

1. They make wise DECISIONS. -Philippians 1:9-11
2. They keep their COMMITMENTS. -Proverbs 20:6
3. They care genuinely for OTHERS. -John 15:13

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