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What tools do we need to defend the existence of God? Today, R.C. Sproul shows how we can prove our Creator’s existence using nothing more than simple logic and a shoe.

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R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew’s Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine.
 
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Nathan W. Bingham is vice president of ministry engagement for Ligonier Ministries, executive producer and host of Renewing Your Mind, and host of the Ask Ligonier podcast.

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She said, “I certainly have seen an outpouring of God’s grace over the last few months.” Constitutional expert, lawyer, author, pastor, and founder of Liberty Counsel Mat Staver highlights in 60 seconds the important topics of the day that impact life, liberty, and family. To stay informed and get involved, visit LC.org.

Muslims love Jesus—but do they know who He really is? Abdu Murray will join us to explore the Islamic view of Jesus, known to Muslims as “Isa.” What does the Qur’an say about Him? Is He just a prophet, or something more? And how do Islamic beliefs about Jesus at the end of time—His return, His role in judgment—compare with what the Bible reveals? Abdu draws from his background as a former Muslim and Christian apologist to explain what Islam gets right about Jesus, what it leaves out, and why the differences aren’t minor—they’re eternal.

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In the second hour, Kerby will cover the day’s top stories. He’ll cover the riots in Los Angeles over ICE’s deporting illegal immigrants, how the democrats are losing minority voters, reexamining military strategy after the Ukrainian drone attacks, and more.

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“I said in my heart, ‘Come now, I will test you with pleasure; enjoy yourself.’ But behold, this also was vanity.” — Ecclesiastes 2:1

What happens when someone has the power to indulge in every pleasure the world can offer? In Ecclesiastes, we find one of Scripture’s boldest experiments: a search for lasting joy through earthly delights. The Preacher—often thought to be Solomon—pursues laughter, wine, work, wealth, sex, and success, all in an effort to answer one question: Can pleasure truly satisfy the human soul?

Today, we live in a world that echoes the Preacher’s experiment. “Treat yourself.” “Follow your heart.” “Do what makes you happy.” These aren’t just slogans—they’re mantras for modern living. From the vacations we plan to the gadgets we unbox, we’re told that happiness is just one more swipe, scroll, or splurge away.

But Ecclesiastes challenges that narrative. It forces us to wrestle with a deeper question: What if pleasure doesn’t lead where we think it does?

The Preacher’s pursuit wasn’t careless. It was a deliberate, calculated test. He writes, “Whatever my eyes desired I did not keep from them” (Ecclesiastes 2:10). He built houses, planted vineyards, created lush gardens, hired singers, amassed wealth, surrounded himself with comfort—even concubines.

This wasn’t indulgence for indulgence’s sake. It was a methodical pursuit of happiness. Today, we might say: “If it looked fun, I bought it. If it felt good, I did it.” The experiment was thorough, and the results were heartbreaking.

“Behold, all was vanity and a striving after wind.” — Ecclesiastes 1:14

To picture this, imagine a bag of old receipts. Each one once captured a moment of excitement—a new purchase, a fancy dinner, a spontaneous trip. But now? They’re just scraps. The joy is gone.

That’s exactly what the Preacher realized. Pleasure was never meant to carry the weight of our deepest needs. It promises fulfillment but delivers only fleeting escape. It’s like trying to hold smoke in your hands—real for a moment, then gone.

The Preacher’s story finds a parallel in Jesus’ parable of the prodigal son. The younger son squandered his inheritance chasing worldly pleasures, only to end up broke and broken. The twist? The Preacher had everything the prodigal son dreamed of—wealth, opportunity, indulgence—and yet he ended up just as empty.

Different paths. Same conclusion.

Here’s the grace in all this: We don’t have to repeat the experiment. The Preacher’s pain can be our wisdom. He’s waving us down from the road ahead, saying, “There’s nothing here. Don’t waste your life chasing shadows.”

That’s a gift. It frees us to reflect:

• What am I turning to when I feel tired or discouraged?
• What “quick fixes” do I reach for without thinking?
• What would it look like to seek joy in God instead?

God is not against pleasure. He is the Creator of joy and the Giver of every good and perfect gift (James 1:17). But those gifts were never meant to replace Him. When we look to pleasure as the destination rather than a signpost to the Giver, we miss the point—and our hearts remain restless.

So next time you reach for something to lift your spirits, ask: Is this joy, or just escape? Is this feeding my soul, or simply distracting it?

Ecclesiastes doesn’t just warn—it redirects. It helps us tear down the idol of pleasure and place our hope in a Person, not a product. And that Person—our God—is the only source of joy that doesn’t fade.

At FaithFi, we want to help you explore this truth more deeply. That’s why we created Wisdom Over Wealth, a Bible study on Ecclesiastes that unpacks theme