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Today, Pastor Jack teaches that even though Israel wrongly asked for a king, God was still at work to bring to pass His divine will. What does that mean for us today? We can still come to God no matter what we’ve done and seek His divine will for our own lives.

In today's Q&A episode, Mark addresses heartfelt questions from parents and grandparents facing the everyday struggles and big transitions that come with raising teens. From navigating financial support for adult children choosing different paths, to dealing with rebellious behavior, loss and the complexities of blended families, Mark offers seasoned advice grounded in empathy and real-world experience. Whether you're wrestling with house rules or grappling with grief, this candid episode is packed with insight for every parent walking through changing seasons with their teen.

Want Mark's advice on a struggle you're facing with your teen? Submit your question at markgregston.com — he may answer it on the show!

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. 

Every day, we’re bombarded with messages telling us what we need to be happy, successful, and fulfilled. But many of these messages are actually lies designed to lead us away from God. Dr. Robert Jeffress reveals four lies that can destroy your life and shares how to replace Satan’s deceptions with God’s liberating truth.

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Money is never just about dollars and cents. It’s a window into our hearts, a test of our faith, and even a testimony to the world.

Few people have taught that truth more faithfully than Ron Blue. Today, he’ll share lessons from his own journey—from Wall Street to biblical stewardship—and explain how our approach to finances transforms us and our relationships with others.

Ron Blue is a financial teacher, author, and co-founder of Kingdom Advisors. He has helped countless Christians apply biblical wisdom to their finances and is best known for his bestselling book, Master Your Money: A Step-by-Step Plan for Financial Contentment.

Ron began his career on Wall Street, later founding his own accounting firm and advising countless entrepreneurs and professionals. But everything changed when he became a Christian and encountered the teachings of Larry Burkett and Howard Dayton. He came to realize that everything that worked in the financial world had its roots in biblical wisdom.

For more than forty years, he’s witnessed God’s redemptive work through money—seeing firsthand how financial decisions reveal the heart and become a powerful entry point for spiritual growth.

As the late Billy Graham once said, “When you get your attitude about money right, the rest of life tends to fall into place.”

Ron often quotes Larry Burkett’s insight that how we handle money is one of the clearest indicators of our spiritual life.

Every purchase, every act of giving, every financial habit reflects what—and whom—we trust most.

The first and most foundational lesson Ron has seen believers embrace is this: God owns everything.

Once that truth takes root, everything changes. We move from ownership to stewardship, from anxiety to contentment, from control to trust. Those who live as stewards tend to develop an eternal perspective—knowing where their true security lies.

When couples discuss money openly within that framework, communication strengthens and unity deepens. Money becomes not a barrier but a bridge to a deeper connection.

One of Ron’s signature teachings centers on answering the question: How much is enough?

Defining financial “finish lines” for lifestyle and accumulation frees believers from endless striving. It helps them determine when to give more, save less, and live joyfully within God’s provision. From a worldly view, enough is never enough—but from God’s view, it is both possible and freeing.

When we truly believe that God owns everything, our financial goals shift. We seek margin—the space to give, serve, and respond to God’s call.

Money itself isn’t the goal—it’s a tool to accomplish God’s purposes. Whether it’s how we educate our children, give to ministry, or plan for the future, the question becomes: How can these resources advance God’s Kingdom?

When people look at us, they shouldn’t see someone better, but someone different—different priorities, values, and goals.

Not every couple starts on the same page financially. Ron has seen how honoring the marriage covenant sometimes means yielding financial preferences for the sake of peace and witness. In one case, advising a believing wife to honor her unbelieving husband’s wishes about tithing led to that husband’s eventual openness to Christ.

Even in his own marriage, Ron and his wife, Judy, have relie

What is the single biggest source of conflict in your marriage right now? Join Chip as he teaches you how to fight fair in marriage.

What I learned on the sandlot from the “Barnes Boys”

• Conflict is normal, it's an opportunity for growth, it must be diffused or it will destroy, and it demands rules so no one gets hurt

God’s perspective on conflict:

• Conflict is inevitable in a fallen world. -Jn. 16:33
• Conflict flows from our differences and our selfishness. -Jms. 4:1-3
• Conflict is an opportunity for growth. -Phil. 2:1-4

The most common communication styles:

1. Turtles: The goal is to avoid.
2. Sharks: The goal is to win.

How to diffuse conflict in your marriage:

• D: DEFINE the problem (on your own). -Pr. 15:14
• I: INITIATE a time to talk. -Matt. 5:23-24
• F: FOCUS on the “perceived” problem, not the person. -Pr. 18:19
• F: FEEL their pain. -Pr. 17:17
• U: UNCOVER the root problem. -Pr. 20:5
• S: SET things right between you. -Jms. 5:16
• E: ESTABLISH a specific action plan that addresses the issue discussed. -Jms. 1:22-25

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Hope in the Night-Friendship

In this episode of The Creative Connection, Ed emphasizes the importance of aligning our priorities and commitments with God's principles by surrendering control to Jesus, managing time wisely, fostering healthy relationships, and embracing God's rhythms of rest and devotion to live a balanced and purposeful life.