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Even in a world bound by decay and frustration, God offers the hope of freedom—liberation from every addiction that enslaves us.

How can Christian parents confidently navigate conversations about sexuality and gender in today's progressive culture? Rachel Gilson, author of Parenting Without Panic: In an LGBT-Affirming World, Discipling Our Kids with Jesus' Truth and Love, shares her powerful personal experiences and insights with hosts Dave and Ann Wilson. Rachel offers parents a biblical framework for discussing sensitive topics like same-sex attraction and transgender identities.

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Throughout Scripture, the men and women God used most powerfully faced severe trials and tests of faith. And perhaps no test was more extreme than when God asked Abraham to sacrifice his beloved son Isaac. Dr. Robert Jeffress shares why Abraham’s extreme faith is evidence of genuine salvation.

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Popular guest Dr. Randy Schroeder discusses habits you can integrate into your marriage. Jim talks to Randy about pursuing the daily essentials of affection in your marriage, promoting emotional closeness, and leaving and cleaving properly. On the second day, they discussed positive communication habits, conflict resolution, and guarding your relationship well.

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The Bible teaches us how to think and how to behave. And we see it demonstrated in the lives of the heroes of our faith. They were people of commitment, and people of action. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us focus on one particular biblical action figure to see the steps that lead to spiritual failure . . . so we can avoid them! Peter sometimes showed us what to do, and sometimes what NOT to do, but the takeway lessons are significant.

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A New Beginning is the daily half-hour program hosted by Greg Laurie, pastor of Harvest Christian Fellowship in Southern California. For over 30 years, Pastor Greg and Harvest Ministries have endeavored to know God and make Him known through media and large-scale evangelism. This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners.

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“And he gathered up all the food of these seven years which occurred in the land of Egypt and put the food in the cities. He put in every city the food from the fields around it.” - Genesis 41:48

Joseph’s story isn’t just dramatic—it’s a powerful example of godly wisdom in uncertain times. His preparation during years of abundance helped an entire nation weather a famine. Today, Mark Biller joins us to explore what Joseph’s legacy teaches us about planning ahead.

Mark Biller is Executive Editor and Senior Portfolio Manager at Sound Mind Investing, an underwriter of Faith & Finance. 

Joseph’s story in the book of Genesis is one of the most dramatic and inspiring accounts in all of Scripture. From his rise and fall—from favored son to slave, from prisoner to ruler of Egypt—Joseph’s journey demonstrates God’s providence at every turn. His famous words to his brothers in Genesis 50:20 capture the theme: “You intended to harm me, but God intended it for good.”

But Joseph’s story is also a powerful lesson in financial stewardship. His foresight during years of abundance prepared Egypt—and surrounding nations—to survive years of famine. This biblical principle remains as relevant today as it was thousands of years ago.

In Genesis 41, Joseph interprets Pharaoh’s dreams, warning that seven years of abundance will be followed by seven years of famine. Pharaoh puts Joseph in charge of preparations, and Joseph sets aside 20% of the harvest during the good years. This disciplined stewardship meant survival when crisis hit.

Back in 2006, I wrote an editorial drawing on this lesson, warning that the “years of plenty” could give way to economic trouble. Just two years later, the 2008–2009 Global Financial Crisis proved the point. Many of the underlying issues from that period—such as excessive debt and systemic risk—remain unresolved to this day.

While I don’t have the same sense of foreboding I felt in 2006, there are signs of stress in the global financial system:

1. Runaway Debt – U.S. debt has risen from $10 trillion in 2008 to over $36 trillion today.
2. Bigger Banks – Post-crisis reforms led to further consolidation, making the largest banks even larger.
3. Central Bank Intervention – Years of near-zero interest rates and quantitative easing have encouraged dependence on stimulus.
4. Political Division – Our political climate makes tackling systemic issues even more challenging.

We can’t control national or global problems, but we can prepare at a personal level. If you are in a “year of plenty,” now is the time to:

• Pay down debt and reduce obligations.
• Build an emergency fund to weather personal or economic downturns.
• Diversify investments, including assets that hold value in inflationary times—such as gold, real estate, commodities, or even small allocations to Bitcoin.
• Live below your means so you can give generously when needs arise.

Preparedness isn’t just about protecting yourself—it’s about positioning yourself to help others. Crises, whether national or personal, can open hearts to the gospel. If our finances are in order, we can respond like Joseph—meeting physical needs and sharing the spiritual hope found in Christ.

If you’re in a season of famine right now, don’t lose heart. Trust G

What does it mean to “bless the Jewish people”? Has God replaced Israel with the Church today? Are we required to support the government of Israel? These are all questions being raised by the headlines of the day. Olivier Melnick will join us to show how we walk through this issue with the Bible in one hand and the newspaper in the other. Don’t miss this crucial conversation.

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Believers in Christ are sealed by the Holy Spirit—a “down payment” on eternal life. How does that seal give believers certainty? In this message, Pastor Lutzer offers both warning and comfort about our future. Only the Holy Spirit can truly assure us of our coming residence with the Savior.

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