The Well

Throughout history, God’s chosen people, the Jews, have been challenged, oppressed, and hated—not just by other people, but by Satan himself. And on this episode of The Verdict, Pastor John Munro unveils the harsh reality of this spiritual battle between God’s people and the forces of darkness, as it unfolds in the book of Esther.

When you’re driving on the freeway, you can’t just exit the road whenever you want! More often than not, there are barriers and obstacles that stop you from driving off a highway back into regular traffic, so you are forced to take a designated off-ramp. Well, Pastor Jeff teaches you today that life is a journey with only two possible destinations, and you have to choose which one you will travel to. One of them leads to eternal destruction, and the other one leads to eternal life. There is no third option. 

The Bible is the most tried and contested book in history. But it has also been found to be the most reliable manuscript in all of ancient literature, with the most available copies and full of eyewitness accounts! Philip De Courcy shares why the Bible is not only sufficient—it is sure.

Dealing with Personal Strongholds, Part 2 – 4/14/2026

Many times our minds are occupied with trivial things. But today John is issuing a challenge to help set our minds on Scripture through memorization and meditation. How do we do this, and why?

Many of today’s teens are searching for where they fit in. Sometimes they pull away from family, dive too deep into the digital world or don't know how to reach out for help. On this episode, Mark sits down with two young ladies from Heartlight who get honest about feeling misunderstood and cut off — whether that came from changing schools, substance use or hours spent glued to a phone. They reveal how their search for belonging led them down difficult paths, but with time and honest conversations, they’ve discovered the importance of rebuilding real connections — with their families and with themselves. 

Know a young adult who loves working with teens? We may have a spot for them among our residential staff! Go to heartlight.jobs to learn more. 

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.

Faith and work collide in the places you actually live: locker rooms, Zoom calls, minivans, and fluorescent-lit offices where calling can feel like drudgery. Jordan Raynor joins Dave and Ann Wilson to blow up the sacred/secular divide, trace God’s first commission from Genesis 1 into your Monday grind, and show why changing diapers, running routes, closing deals, or pulling espresso shots can all be strategic, eternal work—without changing your job title.

Show Notes and Resources

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