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How can church leaders continue strong in the Christian faith right to the very end? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg shares Paul’s biblical guidelines to help pastors perform their duties well without losing heart or slipping into lifeless preaching.

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• This program is part of the series‘Encore 2025’
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Moving beyond descriptions of hell itself, Dr. John examines what the experience of being in hell is actually like. He identifies three key aspects: complete loss of all earthly pleasures, the total extinguishment of hope since hell is eternal, and suffering under God's everlasting displeasure. He addresses objections that God is a "torturer" by explaining hell as perfect justice with degrees of punishment, and challenges the popular notion that people "choose" hell, emphasizing instead our spiritual deadness and need for God's grace.

Hell Explained: In this one week series, Dr. Neufeld unpacks the often difficult and uncomfortable d...

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "Five Days That Changed My World." Enjoy!

2 Corinthians 12:10

Strength in weakness—sounds like an oxymoron. However, when you are weak it is possible to be strong, just as Paul says in 2 Corinthians.

Romans 1:1-13 / August 13-15, 2025

Dive deep with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into Romans 1:1–13 to learn the substance and purpose of the Gospel.

From the Series: Romans: The Christian’s Constitution

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Five thousand miles in one month! That's not too bad if you're in an airplane, but that's how far I drove at least one summer and we've had many long trips like that. We just about ran the wheels off of our van driving from one conference, or speaking assignment, or college trip to another. Let's see, if I averaged 50 miles per hour, that means I drove for 100 hours. Oh, man!

Well, it was a great time, it really was. You know why? My wife was with me. We finally got to be together for extended blocks of...

Find out four key principles to face life's trials with courage.

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you hear the word “property”? Your mind may go to a piece of real estate. But you might also consider “a quality or trait belonging to an individual or thing”; for instance, the property of a certain type of wood that provides insight about it. What is the wood’s texture? How prone is it to shrinkage? Is it water-resistant? In other words, what are the qualities of the wood that you can depend on?

My wife and I attend a church with a traditional feel—corporate prayers, kneel...

Segment 1:

• 77% of Gen Z brought a parent to a job interview—”lawnmower parenting” at its peak.

• Parents are doing kids’ chores and even handling workplace disputes for them.

• Kid-centered homes are crippling resilience and robbing work ethic.

Segment 2:

• Hard work is essential for fulfillment, but kids are being shielded from it.

• Failure is a necessary teacher—Christian parents must resist overprotection.

• True maturity comes from responsibility, not comfort.

Segment 3:

• “Neurodiversity” is being used as a catch-all term with political baggage.

• No uniform criteria exis...

The world is complicated. Yet when Paul helped establish the early church, his instruction to Timothy was simple: “Preach the Word.” In this popular Encore 2025 message from Truth For Life, Alistair Begg examines this simple, solemn, and strategic charge.

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• Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message.
• This program is part of the series‘Encore 2025’
• Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount.
•Make a deep exploration of the person and work of Jesus the topic of your next individual...

How dating impacts other relationships, plus navigating changes in your doctrinal beliefs, and a commitment-phobe’s guide to serving at church.    

Featured musical artist: Abandon

Roundtable: Maintaining Friendships While Dating

It happens all too often: You have great friendships and a robust social life. You’re involved in church and maybe even have a mentor. But soon after you start dating, things change. You spend more and more time with your bf or gf, and other relationships start to fade. You don’t think you have time for them. You’re so caught up in this n...

What role should the doctrine of hell play in motivating people toward faith? Dr. John addresses modern objections to "hell-fire preaching" by demonstrating that Jesus Himself frequently warned people about hell - citing twelve passages from Matthew alone where Christ threatened eternal punishment. He challenges contemporary self-esteem culture where most people assume they're good and deserve heaven, calling listeners to recognize their desperate need for Christ's mercy while they still can.

Hell Explained: In this one week series, Dr. Neufeld unpacks the often difficult and uncomfortable doctrine of Hell. This study will discuss the biblical description of h...

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "That Man With the Cross." Enjoy!

Are you struggling to reconcile a good God with a hard life? Hosts Dave and Ann Wilson sit down with Mark Vroegop, author of "Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy" to explore the vital biblical practice of lament. Mark reveals how lament, though prevalent in Scripture (making up one-third of the Psalms!), is often missing from modern Christian life. Drawing from his own profound experiences with loss, he explains how lament provides a faith-filled language for expressing grief, pain, and doubt directly to God, preventing despair and even the deconstruction of faith.

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Romans 1:1-13 / August 13-15, 2025

Dive deep with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into Romans 1:1–13 to learn the substance and purpose of the Gospel.

From the Series: Romans: The Christian’s Constitution

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Isaiah 50:10

Sometimes we’d like to know the future, but God created us to live one moment at a time. And He gives us the light we need for each step we take—it’s when we go ahead of God we flounder.

Based on his book, Renaissance, Os Guinness calls the current generation the “crunch generation” because the many challenges facing today’s world are converging quickly and need resolution. He asks Christians to pay “focused attention” to listening to non-believers around them in order to connect. Os advises believers to think deeply for themselves when it comes to loving God with their minds. When witnessing, they must ask questions to those questioning Christianity, rather than making statements, allowing the non-believer to think and come to their own discovery of salvation in Jesus.

Two roller coasters. Only one seemed like a real option to me. I should point out that I really don't ride roller coasters much. "Because you're chicken," you say. No, because I'm too short. I just don't measure up to that little height chart that they have at the entrance to the coaster. Actually, I have a friend who declines roller coaster invitations by saying, "I can't. I have an inner ear problem." I like that. I may have to remember that one. For whatever reason, my rides on roller coasters are few and far between. But at this...

Respond in faith to life's hardships and challenges.

My dear friend Sally wanted to give a birthday party for one of her friends. She knew her friend had been experiencing a tough time, and Sally desired to help lift her spirits. However, Sally was unemployed and didn’t have extra money to purchase food for a nice party. So, she looked in her refrigerator and cabinets to see what was available. She then created a nice spread consisting of many items she’d previously purchased and had in her home.

When Sally shared with me the creative menu she came up with, I thought about the...

It’s Witness Wednesday! In this episode of Wretched Radio, Todd Friel heads to the campus of Georgia Tech. While engaging in thought-provoking conversations with students, Todd explores deep theological questions about the existence of God, creation, morality, and salvation from sin.

Segment 1 – Ryan

• Ryan, an architecture student, believes in the Big Bang but is unsure how such design could happen without a designer.

• Todd deepens the moral discussion, walking Ryan through the Ten Commandments.

• He dismisses concern over judgment, saying he’ll “cross that bridge” when he sees God.

Segment 2 – Ju...

Welcome to episode #238! ️ Pure Victory Podcast: Rewiring Bad Messaging Around Sex and Sexuality
Struggling with harmful beliefs about sex, lust, and freedom? In this episode, Braden gets real about the unhelpful messages we often receive from culture and—even more painfully—from church environments.
Key Takeaways:
• Arousal Is Not a Sin: God designed our bodies—including sexual arousal. Feeling attracted to someone isn’t shameful; what matters is our response. It’s not about running from the world but learning, with God’s help, to see people the way He does—full of value and dignity.
• Lust Is Not...

The book of Esther tells a fascinating story—yet God’s name isn’t mentioned anywhere in the book! So how do we know this book is truly part of the Bible? Find out when you join us for this Encore 2025 listener favorite on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

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• Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message.
• This program is part of the series‘Encore 2025’
• Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount.
•Make a deep exploration of the person and...

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "The Fantabulous Bible Quiz." Enjoy!

The New Testament is flooded with the language that once we confess our sins and declare that Jesus is Lord, we are now “in Christ.” What does it actually mean to be in Christ? This is an earth shattering reality that will change your life forever if you truly understand and live out this truth! Join host Andrew Marcus as he spends time with lead pastor (and former host of INDOUBT) Isaac Dagneau as they unpack this beautiful reality for us as believers that is sure to give you a new sense of hope and peace!

After examining why hell exists and God's righteousness in sending people there, Dr. John turns to the terrifying question of what hell is actually like. Using Jesus' parable of the rich man and Lazarus and other Scripture, he describes hell through five biblical images: a prison with chains, a bottomless pit, a place of eternal fire, complete darkness, and most frighteningly, where God is forever present pouring out His wrath. The message concludes with an urgent gospel appeal.

Hell Explained: In this one week series, Dr. Neufeld unpacks the often difficult and uncomfortable doctrine of Hell. This s...

Romans 1:1-13 / August 13-15, 2025

Dive deep with Pastor Chuck Swindoll into Romans 1:1–13 to learn the substance and purpose of the Gospel.

From the Series: Romans: The Christian’s Constitution

read more

Isaiah 1:18

God’s Word says that there will be a day of judgement. But as Christians that’s not something that we need to fear. When we placed out trust in Christ our guilt was removed, now and for eternity.

You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong – but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific “parenting scripts” for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child’s actions – good and bad!

When you live in the New York area, locking up your house is just second nature. In fact, it's wise to make sure that every door and every window is locked. Unfortunately, all those precautions can work against you if you forget or lose your house key. Yes, this is the voice of experience. Not only are all those nasty people locked out, you are now locked out! I've been there and done that. I can remember making a complete circuit of the house, desperately trying every window and every door. And the good news was that sometimes I...

Learn what Scripture says about examining ourselves for pride, an inflated sense of self, and any incorrect views about others.

When Carlotta was young, she thought her mother had a remarkable gift for recognizing other people. But Carlotta’s mother was normal. It was Carlotta who was remarkable. She had a rare condition called prosopagnosia. She couldn’t recognize or remember faces.

Shortly after Jesus’ resurrection, two disciples walking from Jerusalem seemed as if they had such a condition when they encountered someone they should have recognized. The two were talking about the exciting news of the past few days (Luke 24:14), but the third person seemed unaware of the events. They gave Him a quick summary only to be...

Segment 1

• On Transformed, a marriage suffers from husband’s hidden porn use.

• Dr. Lou Priolo exposes why we justify anger against those who’ve wronged us.

• A powerful example of how biblical counseling cuts to the heart.

Segment 2

• Forgiveness must be given when someone repents, but trust is rebuilt over time.

• Handing trust to the unfaithful too soon is foolish—and dangerous.

• Bitterness is a poisonous root that churches often fail to confront.

Segment 3

• With John MacArthur’s memorial coming soon, how will GCC honor him...

The book of Esther is about a Jewish girl who became the queen of Persia—a thrilling tale of political intrigue and deliverance. But what does it have to do with God or with us? Hear the answer in an Encore 2025 message on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg.

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• Click here and look for "FROM THE SERMON" to stream or read the full message.
• This program is part of the series‘Encore 2025’
• Learn more about our current resource, request your copy with a donation of any amount.
•Make a deep exploration of the person and...

Listen to today's Laugh Again with Phil Callaway, "The Art of Generosity." Enjoy!

In this message, Dr. John addresses how a loving God can send people to hell. Using Scripture, he explains that God rightfully acts for His own glory since His infinite worth surpasses all creation. Sin against an infinitely glorious God constitutes an infinite crime deserving infinite punishment. The real question isn't "How can God allow hell?" but "How can God allow heaven?" - marveling at His grace toward undeserving sinners.

Hell Explained: In this one week series, Dr. Neufeld unpacks the often difficult and uncomfortable doctrine of Hell. This study will discuss the biblical description of hell, h...

Romans / August 8-12, 2025

Hear an overview of the book of Romans from Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Learn about the two main points of the book—plus helpful context about the author, the recipients, and more.

From the Series: Romans: The Christian’s Constitution

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Psalms 144:12

Nurturing a marriage takes time. And it takes work. When you're committed to your marriage you leave a legacy of faithfulness, honour, and integrity.

You want to say the right thing when your children do wrong – but most parents aren't sure where to begin. Amber Lia and Wendy Speake, offer parents specific “parenting scripts” for responding to sibling rivalry, disobedience, unforgiveness, laziness, and much more. With a little planning, you can respond with patience and wisdom to your child’s actions – good and bad!

Ever wondered what "that time of the month" really means for relationships? Join us as we courageously tackle PMS with author and comedian Sherri Lynn. Discover her hilarious alter-ego "Patty Michelle Sinclair," get vital "Do's and Don'ts" for husbands, and explore honest insights on singleness and faith.

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