Behind the Work

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By: Philadelphia Church of God

God’s Work today is backed by a spiritual family of approximately 5,000 Philadelphia Church of God members and many more thousands of co-workers. The primary focus of a true Christian’s life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world in the near future. Tune in each Monday at 12 p.m. Central time for a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant and exciting Work of the living God through interviews, feature stories, updates and statistical rundowns. With the help of the Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong, you will also learn how th...

God’s Family Work
#214
05/05/2025

God’s Work is all about family—both now and forever!

Child Rearing With Vision

The God Family Vision


Lightbringer
#213
03/24/2025

God is the Father of lights. He expects you to be a lightbringer. Learn how.

The Epistle of James

How to Pray


Destroy and Build
#212
01/20/2025

God gave the Prophet Jeremiah a mysterious commission involving the throne of David. This spectacular story is remarkably told by our new music-and-dance show Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland.

“Jeremiah’s Mysterious Commission”


Battle Lines
#211
01/13/2025

God uses war thinking: You’re either for Him, or against Him. Learn from a biblical hero how to take a stand for God and push His Work forward.

The Former Prophets


Total Victory
#210
01/06/2025

God expects us to go to battle spiritually each day. Learn from the Philadelphia Church of God vs. Worldwide Church of God court case how to achieve total victory.

Habakkuk

Raising the Ruins


The Bitter Cup
#209
12/09/2024

God has clearly shown where He is working in this end time. He will force all rebels to drink this bitter cup of reality.

Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong

Raising the Ruins

Malachi’s Message to God’s Church Today

A Pivotal Sign of the End Time

January 16: God’s Miracle Day


A Land of Hope
#208
11/11/2024

Why purchase land in north Edmond, Oklahoma, and even more land farther north? What does this have to do with God's Work?

Raising the Ruins

Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong

“Hope in Anathoth”


God Is Whispering
#207
10/07/2024

Can you hear Him?

“Elijah: God’s Family Government”

“How to Use the Holy Spirit”


There Can Only Be One
#206
09/02/2024

My God is God—and yours isn’t! That was the message of the Prophet Elijah—and the message of God’s Elijah Work today.

The Former Prophets


High Morale!
#205
08/19/2024

Unlock the secret to high morale as you wage spiritual war each day.

How to Be an Overcomer


How to Be Great
#204
07/08/2024

It isn't as hard as you think.

The Former Prophets

How to Pray


Solomon—Temple Builder
#203
07/01/2024

King Solomon built the most beautiful building of all time, yet it is nothing compared to the physical and spiritual building being done by God’s Work today!

“Solomon: The Temple Builder”


Your Spiritual Banquet
#202
05/27/2024

God’s Work provides an abundance of material to assist in your spiritual education. Time to feast!

Education With Vision

How to Be an Overcomer

The Seven Laws of Success

Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course


The Part of the Lay Member
#201
05/20/2024

Follow the directive of Mr. Flurry in the latest coworker letter: Review Mr. Armstrong’s “Part of the Lay Member” in his masterpiece, Mystery of the Ages.

Mystery of the Ages


God’s Family Plan
#200
05/13/2024

The Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium is beaming a marvelous message of hope for all mankind!


Our Spiritual Fathers
#199
05/06/2024

The “Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered Exhibit” at Armstrong Auditorium features two clay seal impressions that don’t actually come from the time period of David and Solomon. However, these two artifacts are hugely relevant to those doing God’s Work today.

Isaiah’s End-Time Vision

ArmstrongInstitute.org exhibit page

ArmstrongAuditorium.org exhibit hours


Interview: The Church’s Finest Hour
#198
03/25/2024

In 1979, the state of California unconstitutionally seized control of the Worldwide Church of God. What happened next is an awe-inspiring miracle and a marvelous example for supporters of God’s Work today.

“The Church’s Finest Hour”

True Education

California Attacks WCG Timeline PDF


Relaxed Faith
#197
02/19/2024

Herbert W. Armstrong learned relaxed faith through harrowing experiences in God’s Work. This kind of strong faith is vitally necessary in doing the Work today. Let Mr. Armstrong’s example be a turning point in your life!

“Faith to Do the Work”

Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong


Kingdom Stories
#196
01/29/2024

God’s Church preaches the same gospel that Jesus Christ taught: the good news of the coming Kingdom of God. We can learn a lot about God’s Kingdom by studying the parables of Jesus Christ.


Perplexing Parables
#195
01/22/2024

Jesus Christ told relatable stories called parables—not to help the masses understand the truth about the Kingdom of God, but to obscure it. Why?


The Legacy
#194
01/15/2024

Herbert W. Armstrong positively impacted millions of people worldwide until his death in 1986. Even today, his legacy and work live on.

January 16: God’s Miracle Day

A Pivotal Sign of the End Time

Raising the Ruins


Interview: 2023 Singles Coordinator
#193
01/08/2024

Coming off the latest Singles Winter Weekend, listen as 2023 singles coordinator Parker Campbell recounts the event and lessons learned from the job.


The Ultimate Single
#192
01/01/2024

Singles in God’s Church can do big things for God—bigger than the rest of us.


Leaving Points on the Field
#191
12/18/2023

Could you score more ‘points’ each day if you seized opportunities?

“Where Are YOU Going to College?”

“The Secret to Success”


Fired for Declaring the Mystery
#190
12/04/2023

Raising the Ruins

Mystery of the Ages

The Plain Truth About Healing


Pray for Jerusalem
#189
11/27/2023

God’s Work in Jerusalem is making history!

The Eternal Has Chosen Jerusalem

How to Pray


Building and Planting for God
#188
11/20/2023

God needs laborers to do His Work!

Raising the Ruins


The Profitable Servant
#187
10/23/2023

Two very encouraging parables in the Bible show us how to profitably serve in God’s Work.

“The Profitable Servant”


Flummoxing the Foe
#186
09/25/2023

Satan resists God’s Work with all his might. Learn how to infuriate your fiercest foe.

Daniel—Unsealed at Last!


A Roman Lake
#185
09/18/2023

Learn the one simple way to identify where Jesus Christ is working today.


Endure Hardness
#184
09/11/2023

We all must do this as we support God’s Work.

Pagan Holidays—or God’s Holy Days—Which?


Code of Conduct
#183
09/04/2023

The Imperial Academy Code of Conduct helps God’s young people focus their lives on serving God’s Work.


Repurpose Your Life
#182
08/28/2023

General Michael Flynn visited the campus last week and held several speaking engagements. In his public lecture, he repeatedly stressed a simple solution to America in crisis: Repurpose your life.


The Wrong Direction
#181
08/21/2023

We all start out going the wrong direction in life—until God jolts us onto the right track. What will it take for you to run in God’s direction?

Jonah: A Strong Warning to God’s Church


Deadly False Education
#180
08/14/2023

What is the origin of modern education? Why has it failed to solve world problems? We'll expose the rotten fruits of false education founded on the wrong foundation.

Education With Vision


Pace the Push
#179
08/07/2023

We all want to stay active and productive. We push the pace—but we must also pace the push. Learn the vital importance of God’s health laws to His Work.


Dynamically Alive
#178
07/31/2023

God needs supporters of His Work who are dynamically alive! Learn how to be the opposite of the Sardis era of God’s Church, which was spiritually dead.

“A Few Names in Sardis”


The Hidden Utopia
#177
07/24/2023

Utopia is already here on Earth. Soon, the whole world will see it.


Living the Future Way—Today
#176
07/17/2023

God’s youth camp starts today! Learn the vital purpose of Summer Educational Program in God’s Work.


God’s Military Outposts
#175
07/10/2023

In the Bible, God frequently uses military terms to describe the Christian life. Learn how God’s Work is organized as a spiritual military operation.

“How Secure Is Your Outpost?”