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For this episode of the Oddcast Rewind, we grabbed a handful of classic moments from the archives. Hopefully they brought you a few laughs and a little encouragement...and maybe even a new favorite moment. 
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Pastor Greg Laurie is joined by his family—Brittni, Jonathan, and Cathe Laurie—for a fun discussion on the beginnings of Harvest, their faith, and their family. They speak on God’s plan and His blessings over 50 years of ministry in this revisited Harvest Crusade moment.

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Jim Daly and John Fuller introduce this Adventures in Odyssey radio drama about a young man’s dream to become a successful radio DJ – but he gets bad advice about sharing other people’s secrets on air! Then military life can place enormous strain on families through deployments, frequent moves, and long seasons of separation. But what if those challenges could become opportunities for deeper faith and even ministry? Beth Runkle shares how military spouses can replace fear with faith, use prayer as a powerful spiritual weapon, and see every new assignment as part of God’s calling on their lives.

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What does it really mean to store up treasure in heaven? On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explores eternal rewards. Discover how understanding God’s heavenly riches can reshape how we steward our time, money, and influence. Then, it’s on to your questions on different financial topics. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Pastor Rick Warren once said, “The way you store up treasure in heaven is by investing in getting people there.”

That’s a powerful statement—and it raises an important question: What does it really mean to store up treasure in heaven?

Jesus speaks directly to this in Matthew 6:20, where He says, “Lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.”

That word “treasure” is striking. In Greek, the word is thēsauros—the same root from which we get the word “treasury.” It describes something stored safely for the future. But Jesus isn’t describing a spiritual savings account filled with gold and silver. He’s pointing to the lasting fruit of a life lived in alignment with God’s Kingdom.

Notice that Jesus doesn’t say, “Don’t have treasure.” He says, “Store your treasure in heaven.” In other words, what we invest in God’s purposes today carries eternal significance.

In 1 Timothy 6:18–19, Paul writes that believers are “to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share, thus storing up treasure for themselves as a good foundation for the future, so that they may take hold of that which is truly life.”

That final phrase matters: “that which is truly life.”

The reward is not merely something we receive later. It is the fullness of life that comes from walking in step with Christ—now and forever.

The early church understood this well. Augustine wrote in The City of God, “God Himself, who is the author of virtue, shall there be its reward, for as there is nothing greater or better, He has promised Himself.”

In other words, the greatest reward of eternity is not something we possess, but Someone we know.

That is the heart of eternal rewards: deeper fellowship with God, fuller participation in His Kingdom, and the joy of seeing His work unfold through our lives.

This is where our finances come in. Jesus often connected money to an eternal perspective because it reveals what we value.

When we give generously, serve faithfully, and steward wisely, we are investing in something that lasts beyond the temporary. We are declaring that our hope is not in wealth, comfort, or control, but in God Himself.

In Luke 16:11, Jesus says, “If then you have not been faithful in the unrighteous wealth, who will entrust to you the true riches?”

In other words, how we manage earthly resources reflects whether our hearts are ready for something far greater.

Every act of generosity, every decision to trust God rather than money, every sacrifice made for His Kingdom becomes part of a story that continues into eternity.

Here’s the beautiful truth: God’s rewards are never wages. They are gifts.

Scripture does not teach that we earn God’s favor through generosity or faithful stewardship. Rather, God rewards His people because He is generous in grace. He chooses to reward the very faithfulness He produces in us.

That reveals something remarkable about our Father. No matter what we have or do not have in this world, because we belong to Him, He promises to entrust us with the true riches of His Kingdom.

That is what it means to store up treasure in heaven. Instead of investing everything in what is temporary, we place our lives, our resources, and our trust into the hands of the One who is the very source of heaven and earth.

It’s not about building a spiritual portfolio. It’s about orienting our hearts toward God Himself.

Life with God has never been about accumulating more. It has always been about knowing Him, trusting Him, and sharing in His purposes.

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How do we protect our marriages in a world that tries to pull us apart? John and Debra Fileta break down three main areas of needed protection and share invaluable advice from their own marriage.

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