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Abraham was a man of faith—but he was not a flawless man. In this searching message, Dr. Michael Youssef exposes the danger of partial obedience, spiritual detours, and settling short of God’s will.

Abraham faltered, stalled, and made fear-driven choices. Yet God’s inerrant Word kept pressing him forward until his life became a powerful testimony to God’s faithfulness and grace.

This episode calls believers to:

A faithful witness is not someone who never fails. It is someone who keeps returning to God, trusting His promises, and pressing forward in obedience.

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 11:8–19

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Alone in the dark, with his brother's army closing in, Jacob finds himself in a physical wrestling match with God himself — and refuses to let go until he receives a blessing. Dr. John Neufeld unpacks this strange, pivotal encounter to ask who we're really struggling with when life gets hard, and why coming away wounded and limping might be exactly what grace looks like.

Amazing Promises to Dysfunctional People: In this 20-message series, Dr. John Neufeld walks through the dysfunctional family of Abraham found in Genesis 25-36, uncovering the relational brokenness at its core. Sin leaves human relationships fractured—we long for connection, yet find ourselves divided in so many ways. Listen in, and be challenged to live with integrity even when the world around you feels like it's falling apart.

A great teacher, a moral example, a social activist. Those are just some of the ways people have described Jesus Christ. But amid the various views, what is the truth? Exactly who is Jesus and what did He accomplish for sinners like you and me? Find out as John MacArthur continues his study called The Gospel According to God.

We don’t hear the words, “I love you” enough. And we certainly don’t say it often enough. If you can think of someone who needs to hear this from you, don’t wait.

In this message, encounter the second round of condemning reminders from Eliphaz to Job (Job 15–17). Pastor Chuck Swindoll expounds on Job’s despondent spirit and the necessity of grace.

From the Series: Job: A Man of Heroic Endurance

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Stress can affect every area of life, from finances and work to family and relationships. But when pressure builds, where do we turn first? In “Staying Strong, Not Stressed,” Cindi McMenamin explains why taking our stress to God before placing emotional expectations on the people around us can strengthen both our faith and our relationships.

God already knows every thought, frustration, and word before we express it, making Him the perfect place to bring our burdens first. Cindi shares three practical habits for navigating stressful seasons: tell God first, trust His promises, and thank Him constantly. While these practices may not immediately change our circumstances, they can change how we respond to them and help us become a source of encouragement rather than additional stress for those around us.

Highlights

• Why stress can unintentionally create tension in our closest relationships
• How taking our frustrations to God first can provide stability and perspective
• Why we shouldn't expect our spouse, children, or friends to carry the full weight of our emotional needs
• The Three T's for handling stress: Tell God First, Trust God's Promises, and Thank God Constantly
• How Scripture provides encouragement when facing financial, relational, work, or health-related stress
• Why gratitude can change our attitude even when circumstances remain difficult
• How depending on God can help us become better encouragers to others

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Full Transcript Below:

Staying Strong, Not Stressed
By Cindi McMenamin

Bible Reading:
Even before there is a word on my tongue,
Behold, Lord, You know it all (Psalm 139:4 NASB). 

Stress—whether it’s physical, emotional, relational, or financial—can take its toll on any of us. 

But how do we handle stress so we don’t push others away from us? 

I used to find myself reaching out to my husband or my young adult daughter to get the relief, encouragement, or support I needed to get through stressful times. I would provide explanations for my stressed-out behavior and seek their

It’s always exciting to take a backstage tour in a grand venue—to see where the stars prepare—perhaps to see them behind the scenes and to know them as they really are. On the Mount of Transfiguration, we are given a backstage pass to see a glimpse of Jesus in his heavenly splendour and to hear the voice of the Father above. Seeing Jesus in this light, we learn to listen all the more closely to his word, and to trust him entirely as the glorious Son of heaven.