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When life leaves you empty and aching, God’s grace meets you right where you are—with the help, mercy, and love you could never earn but desperately need.

When the alarm goes off early so we can get up and work out, it’s easy to wish we could strengthen our muscles while we lie there in bed. But we know it doesn’t work that way. When it comes to growing strong in our faith, sometimes we have to exercise our faith . . . and sometimes that comes at the most painful, distressing times of life. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us get through the toughest times of our lives. Today, we’ll see our faith grows as we lean hard on the Lord.

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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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Amber Lia examines internal and external food triggers—things like boredom, community or event gatherings, shame, stress, and emotions that drive us to eat. With personal stories and practical advice, she’ll give you some tips on how to navigate your food triggers and exchange them for healthier, more God-honoring habits!

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What does it mean to be a disciple of Jesus Christ? Getting up at dawn for prayer? Memorizing hundreds of Bible verses? Or is there something deeper at the core of true discipleship? Dr. Robert Jeffress helps us understand what God truly desires from those who follow Him.

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“The wisdom of the prudent is to give thought to their ways, but the folly of fools is deception.” — Proverbs 14:8

Today, we’re continuing our series on temperaments—how our God-given wiring shapes the way we communicate, relate to others, and make financial decisions. Kathleen Edelman is back with us, joined by Rachel Petty, as we take a closer look at the Green temperament and how it influences our approach to money.

Kathleen Edelman is the author of I Said This, You Heard That: How Your Wiring Colors Your Communication. She is certified in Biblical Studies and Christian Counseling Psychology and has spent over 30 years coaching clients in the art of effective communication.

Rachel Petty is a valued member of Kathleen Edelman’s team and is our Green Temperament representative for this episode. 

The concept of temperaments dates back to Hippocrates, whom Galen followed in naming the four temperaments. Each temperament is a wiring we’re born with—more like eye color than personality—and it shapes how we communicate, relate, and even handle money. The four types are:

• Yellow (Sanguine): Extrovert, people-oriented; speaks the language of people and fun.
• Red (Choleric): Extrovert, task-oriented; speaks the language of power and control.
• Blue (Melancholic): Introvert, task-oriented; speaks the language of perfection and order.
• Green (Phlegmatic): Introvert, people-oriented; speaks the language of calm and harmony.

Temperament is your innate wiring. Personality develops through life experiences, but temperament remains relatively consistent.

Greens are known as “relationship glue”—calm in chaos, steady in presence, and always people-conscious. They’re inward processors, but also deeply relational.

They are drawn to budgeting with others and long-term planning. They don’t like flashy risks or micromanaging. They prefer round numbers and fewer check-ins.

Because Greens crave harmony, they might avoid financial conflict or decisions altogether. But with gentle encouragement and time, they become wise and thoughtful stewards.

Rachel offers practical tools for those who fall under the Green category or know somebody who does:

• Stay involved. Greens can sometimes disengage easily. It’s a discipline to speak up.
• Name what matters. Clarifying what’s most important—whether for a trip or a purchase—helps prioritize.
• Set deadlines. It gives them the gentle nudge that action is needed.

Greens thrive when respected and heard. Their insights are valuable—they just need time and space to process them fully.

However, don’t pressure a Green. Invite them in gently and clearly. They want to contribute—they just need the right environment.

According to Kathleen, Greens have four core needs:

1. Harmony – a peaceful environment.
2. Lack of Stress – minimal conflict.
3. Feeling of Worth – appreciation for who they are.
4. Respect – being asked for their input.

When these needs are met, Greens are kind, steady, and confident. When ignored, they may retreat or procrastinate.

For those in the Green category, take the time to understand what matters to you and lean into your steady nature. And for those in a relationship with a Green—give them time, space, and encouragement. There’s more going on than you might see.

And remember this: if you are a Green, your calm is a gift. Advocate for yourself—peace sometimes requires courage. Your voice matters.

This hour, we look at some of the stories making headlines before having a conversation with Will Estrada, of the Home School Legal Defense Association. Will gives us a report on some of the victories and challenges homeschoolers are facing this year. Then, Dr. George Barna will discuss his latest survey of worldviews. He will share significant variation among adults with a biblical worldview across the 50 states. Don’t miss a minute of great conversation.

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God prohibits making images to represent Him. Yet even today, people give worship to a wide array of idols, carvings, pictures, and icons. In this message, Pastor Lutzer provides three Scriptural reasons why we should not use objects in worship. Why is there still so much controversy about the second commandment?

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