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You know the screens are too much. But homework is online. Their friends have phones. And taking the thing away triggers a meltdown. So how can you get kids off screens without losing your mind? Tech-policy expert and author Clare Morell joins Dave and Ann Wilson with a radical experiment for families ready to find out what life beyond the screen could look like.

Show Notes and Resources

• The Tech Exit: A Practical Guide to Freeing Kids and Teens from Smartphones.
• Wisephone.
• Pinwheel.
• Bark Phone.
• Gabb Phone.
• Good Pictures Bad Pictures Jr.: A Simple Plan to Protect Young Minds.

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Our culture is defined by more upgrades, more comfort, and more square footage. Despite all that “more,” so many of us are unsatisfied. That’s because contentment doesn’t come from what’s next—it’s shaped in the heart right where we are. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West explains how to choose contentment—not as something accidental, but as something cultivated with Christ. Then, it’s on to calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live, biblical wisdom for your financial journey. That’s weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio.

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Certain things people say can SOUND like they’re true. But they’re not. Before the railroad was invented, it was believed people couldn’t ever travel faster than 30 miles an hour because air would rush past them and they wouldn’t be able to breathe. How fast were you driving to work today? And you’re still here! Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie urges us to trade human wisdom for Divine wisdom. We’ll see it points us to God and His will for our lives.

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If there's one word that defines our culture, it's more. More upgrades. More comfort. More square footage. More of whatever promises to make life a little better.

Yet, despite having more than previous generations could have imagined, many of us feel less satisfied than ever.

Why? Because contentment doesn't come from acquiring what's next. It's cultivated in the heart, right where we are. And Scripture reminds us that contentment isn't something we stumble upon. It's something we can learn.

We're all tempted to believe that the next purchase, promotion, milestone, or change in circumstances will finally make us feel satisfied. But this longing for just a little more is as old as humanity itself.

Consider King Solomon. Ecclesiastes tells us that he denied himself nothing his eyes desired. He accumulated extraordinary wealth, pursued pleasure, and enjoyed nearly everything the world could offer. Yet, when he reflected on all he had accomplished, he described it as a chasing after the wind (Ecclesiastes 2:11).

Solomon discovered what we often learn the hard way: lasting satisfaction cannot be bought, achieved, or accumulated. Whenever we look to possessions to satisfy our deepest longings, contentment seems to slip through our fingers.

The Apostle Paul understood this, too. In Philippians 4:11, he writes, "I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content." 

Notice that word learned. Contentment doesn't come naturally, nor does it depend on favorable circumstances. It's cultivated through a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. Paul goes on to reveal the secret: "I can do all things through him who strengthens me" (Philippians 4:13).

We often hear that verse applied to achieving ambitious goals or overcoming obstacles. But in context, Paul is talking about something quite different. He's describing his ability to remain content whether he has plenty or very little.

Writing from prison, Paul wasn't celebrating worldly success. He was testifying to Christ's sustaining strength in every circumstance.

Contentment isn't found in having everything. It's found in knowing the One who is enough.

In our devotional, Our Ultimate Treasure, I explore how contentment begins with recognizing that we have a Shepherd who faithfully cares for us.

Psalm 23:1 declares, "The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want."

Think about the significance of that statement. We belong to Him. We live under His watchful care and depend on His provision. Even when circumstances are uncertain or resources are limited, we can trust the One who knows our needs.

Hebrews 13:5 adds another beautiful dimension to this truth: "Be content with what you have, for he has said, 'I will never leave you nor forsake you.'" Notice the connection. Scripture grounds our contentment not in the abundance of our possessions, but in the assurance of God's presence.

Our circumstances may change. Our financial resources may rise or fall. We may experience seasons of abundance and seasons of genuine hardship. But through it all, the Lord remains faithful.

We don't have to depend on our possessions for the security and satisfaction that only God can provide.

Another important practice that helps us grow in contentment is gratitude.

Where gratitude grows, contentment has room to flourish.

When we intentionally thank God for His provision, our attention shifts from craving what's next to appreciating what He's already given. Instead of dwelling on what we lack, we begin noticing the blessings we might otherwise overlook.

And often, that shift begins with the simplest things.

Consider

Has your spouse cheated on you? Drs. Greg and Erin Smalley host a conversation on infidelity recovery, focusing on when betrayed spouses feel stuck or unmotivated to heal. Joining them is Pastor Brad Hambrick, author of “True Betrayal: Nine Steps to Processing Your Spouse’s Infidelity.” This conversation dives into true transparency, accountability, and assessing deeper relational problems beyond the affair. Even if you know someone who has gone through this experience, make sure you pick up Brad's book and share it as a gift!

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