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In his down-to-earth and often humourous style, Chuck Swindoll sheds practical light on the Bible to help you understand and apply God's Word in your everyday life. More information about Insight for Living UK can be found at www.insightforliving.org.uk.

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    Love and Kisses, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2025 27:42


    Have you ever wondered what Paul meant when he wrote, “Greet each other with a sacred kiss” (Romans 16:16)?Explore the beauty of the body of Christ in Romans 16. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he explains key qualities of a healthy church community. Prioritise the ABCs of authentic love to combat the loneliness and isolation of today!

    Love and Kisses, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2025 28:10


    Have you ever wondered what Paul meant when he wrote, “Greet each other with a sacred kiss” (Romans 16:16)?Explore the beauty of the body of Christ in Romans 16. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he explains key qualities of a healthy church community. Prioritise the ABCs of authentic love to combat the loneliness and isolation of today!

    Praying with Your Whole Heart, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2025 27:13


    Even though we wholeheartedly believe in the power of prayer, we are sometimes shocked when God does answer our prayers. Yes, prayer really works! Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss four principles for effective prayer from Romans 15:30–33. Encounter the power of prayer. Resolve to recognise needs, get involved, pray with specificity, and rest in God's will!

    Praying with Your Whole Heart, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2025 27:00


    Even though we wholeheartedly believe in the power of prayer, we are sometimes shocked when God does answer our prayers. Yes, prayer really works! Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss four principles for effective prayer from Romans 15:30–33. Encounter the power of prayer. Resolve to recognise needs, get involved, pray with specificity, and rest in God's will!

    Praying with Your Whole Heart, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2025 27:56


    Even though we wholeheartedly believe in the power of prayer, we are sometimes shocked when God does answer our prayers. Yes, prayer really works! Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss four principles for effective prayer from Romans 15:30–33. Encounter the power of prayer. Resolve to recognise needs, get involved, pray with specificity, and rest in God's will!

    Preaching and Travelling with Paul, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2025 25:38


    Have you ever wanted to pull back the curtain to learn more about the apostle Paul?Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to first-century Corinth and envision the man behind the letter (Romans 15). Uncover Paul's thinking, travels, and attitude. Apply the principles gleaned from his enthusiasm.Don't aim too low. Keep your vision sharp. Keep dreaming about how God may use you!

    Preaching and Travelling with Paul, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2025 26:12


    Have you ever wanted to pull back the curtain to learn more about the apostle Paul?Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to first-century Corinth and envision the man behind the letter (Romans 15). Uncover Paul's thinking, travels, and attitude. Apply the principles gleaned from his enthusiasm.Don't aim too low. Keep your vision sharp. Keep dreaming about how God may use you!

    Encouraging Words of Affirmation, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2025 26:18


    At the start of his lengthy epilogue in his letter to the Romans, Paul exhorts his readers with boldness and tenderness (Romans 15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourage and challenge you in the same way.Allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through you so that you overflow with goodness and passionately engage the lost with the gospel. Apply these truths today!

    Encouraging Words of Affirmation, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2025 25:58


    At the start of his lengthy epilogue in his letter to the Romans, Paul exhorts his readers with boldness and tenderness (Romans 15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourage and challenge you in the same way.Allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through you so that you overflow with goodness and passionately engage the lost with the gospel. Apply these truths today!

    We Are One . . . or Are We?, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2025 27:19


    Satan aims to destroy the unity and fellowship in local churches around the world. But Jesus calls His followers to imitate Him in unity and love.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he teaches from Romans 15. Learn how the same body with a variety of opinions and differences can glorify the same Lord.Look to the Scriptures for encouragement, hope, and guidance and to Christ as the perfect example!

    We Are One . . . or Are We?, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 27:30


    Satan aims to destroy the unity and fellowship in local churches around the world. But Jesus calls His followers to imitate Him in unity and love.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he teaches from Romans 15. Learn how the same body with a variety of opinions and differences can glorify the same Lord.Look to the Scriptures for encouragement, hope, and guidance and to Christ as the perfect example!

    We Are One . . . or Are We?, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2025 27:30


    Satan aims to destroy the unity and fellowship in local churches around the world. But Jesus calls His followers to imitate Him in unity and love.Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he teaches from Romans 15. Learn how the same body with a variety of opinions and differences can glorify the same Lord.Look to the Scriptures for encouragement, hope, and guidance and to Christ as the perfect example!

    Liberty on a Tightrope, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 27:39


    In Romans 14:19, Paul wrote, “let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” Living in harmony requires understanding that every Christian is in a different place in their walk with God. Liberty in Christ must be handled with care, even as it is enjoyed. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss a believer's freedom and the principles to use it well. Learn how to balance liberty in Christ with consideration of others. Discover how to agree on the essentials and relax on the nonessentials!

    Liberty on a Tightrope, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2025 27:39


    In Romans 14:19, Paul wrote, “let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” Living in harmony requires understanding that every Christian is in a different place in their walk with God. Liberty in Christ must be handled with care, even as it is enjoyed. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss a believer's freedom and the principles to use it well. Learn how to balance liberty in Christ with consideration of others. Discover how to agree on the essentials and relax on the nonessentials!

    Liberty on a Tightrope, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 28:19


    In Romans 14:19, Paul wrote, “let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” Living in harmony requires understanding that every Christian is in a different place in their walk with God. Liberty in Christ must be handled with care, even as it is enjoyed. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss a believer's freedom and the principles to use it well. Learn how to balance liberty in Christ with consideration of others. Discover how to agree on the essentials and relax on the nonessentials!

    Liberty on a Tightrope, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2025 28:19


    In Romans 14:19, Paul wrote, “let us aim for harmony in the church and try to build each other up.” Living in harmony requires understanding that every Christian is in a different place in their walk with God. Liberty in Christ must be handled with care, even as it is enjoyed. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss a believer's freedom and the principles to use it well. Learn how to balance liberty in Christ with consideration of others. Discover how to agree on the essentials and relax on the nonessentials!

    Putting Grace into Action, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 28:24


    Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don't have to lead to disunity. Listen to Paul's exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

    Putting Grace into Action, Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2025 28:24


    Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don't have to lead to disunity. Listen to Paul's exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

    Putting Grace into Action, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 28:12


    Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don't have to lead to disunity. Listen to Paul's exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

    Putting Grace into Action, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2025 28:12


    Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don't have to lead to disunity. Listen to Paul's exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

    Putting Grace into Action, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 27:58


    Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don't have to lead to disunity. Listen to Paul's exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

    Putting Grace into Action, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2025 27:58


    Conflicts, differences, and disagreements have always existed in the church, but they don't have to lead to disunity. Listen to Paul's exhortations in Romans 14 to the “strong” and “weak” brothers and sisters in the church. Pastor Chuck Swindoll encourages believers to focus on Christ, live in freedom, and love others.Are you struggling with comparison, pride, envy, or control? Discover a better way—a life of grace—that begins with acceptance. Let the Lord guide your life and release others to do the same!

    Wake Up and Get Dressed!, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 27:31


    You can't battle with an aggressive enemy while wearing pyjamas! Get dressed for action by putting on the virtues of a godly life. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the steps Christians need to take to be ready morally and spiritually for Christ's return.Wake up! Remove your night clothes, and “put on the shining armour of right living” (Romans 13:12). Clothe yourself with Christ and take Him with you wherever you go. 

    Wake Up and Get Dressed!, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2025 27:31


    You can't battle with an aggressive enemy while wearing pyjamas! Get dressed for action by putting on the virtues of a godly life. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the steps Christians need to take to be ready morally and spiritually for Christ's return.Wake up! Remove your night clothes, and “put on the shining armour of right living” (Romans 13:12). Clothe yourself with Christ and take Him with you wherever you go. 

    Wake Up and Get Dressed!, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 27:52


    You can't battle with an aggressive enemy while wearing pyjamas! Get dressed for action by putting on the virtues of a godly life. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the steps Christians need to take to be ready morally and spiritually for Christ's return.Wake up! Remove your night clothes, and “put on the shining armour of right living” (Romans 13:12). Clothe yourself with Christ and take Him with you wherever you go. 

    Wake Up and Get Dressed!, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2025 27:52


    You can't battle with an aggressive enemy while wearing pyjamas! Get dressed for action by putting on the virtues of a godly life. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the steps Christians need to take to be ready morally and spiritually for Christ's return.Wake up! Remove your night clothes, and “put on the shining armour of right living” (Romans 13:12). Clothe yourself with Christ and take Him with you wherever you go. 

    Legal Tender and Loving Care, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 27:39


    Love never goes out of style. A genuine Christian, full of love, attracts and compels others. Open your Bible to Romans 13 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to discover how love sums up God's law and fulfils its requirements. Go out of your way to care for others like Christ does, and you will experience the power of His love changing people's lives. Resolve to share Christ's love with others today!

    Legal Tender and Loving Care, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2025 27:39


    Love never goes out of style. A genuine Christian, full of love, attracts and compels others. Open your Bible to Romans 13 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to discover how love sums up God's law and fulfils its requirements. Go out of your way to care for others like Christ does, and you will experience the power of His love changing people's lives. Resolve to share Christ's love with others today!

    Legal Tender and Loving Care, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 27:53


    Love never goes out of style. A genuine Christian, full of love, attracts and compels others. Open your Bible to Romans 13 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to discover how love sums up God's law and fulfils its requirements. Go out of your way to care for others like Christ does, and you will experience the power of His love changing people's lives. Resolve to share Christ's love with others today!

    Legal Tender and Loving Care, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2025 27:53


    Love never goes out of style. A genuine Christian, full of love, attracts and compels others. Open your Bible to Romans 13 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to discover how love sums up God's law and fulfils its requirements. Go out of your way to care for others like Christ does, and you will experience the power of His love changing people's lives. Resolve to share Christ's love with others today!

    How to Be a Godly Rebel, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 27:02


    In Romans 13, Paul addresses the importance of abiding by the law as obedient citizens. Or in other words, a good Christian is a good citizen. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches the role of government in God's plan and explores subjects such as paying taxes, capital punishment, and when civil disobedience might be appropriate.Obey God by respecting those in authority. Honour elected officials. Live in the land as a good citizen.

    How to Be a Godly Rebel, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2025 27:02


    In Romans 13, Paul addresses the importance of abiding by the law as obedient citizens. Or in other words, a good Christian is a good citizen. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches the role of government in God's plan and explores subjects such as paying taxes, capital punishment, and when civil disobedience might be appropriate.Obey God by respecting those in authority. Honour elected officials. Live in the land as a good citizen.

    How to Be a Godly Rebel, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 27:46


    In Romans 13, Paul addresses the importance of abiding by the law as obedient citizens. Or in other words, a good Christian is a good citizen. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches the role of government in God's plan and explores subjects such as paying taxes, capital punishment, and when civil disobedience might be appropriate.Obey God by respecting those in authority. Honour elected officials. Live in the land as a good citizen.

    How to Be a Godly Rebel, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2025 27:46


    In Romans 13, Paul addresses the importance of abiding by the law as obedient citizens. Or in other words, a good Christian is a good citizen. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches the role of government in God's plan and explores subjects such as paying taxes, capital punishment, and when civil disobedience might be appropriate.Obey God by respecting those in authority. Honour elected officials. Live in the land as a good citizen.

    Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 28:03


    Quietly trusting God to deal with an enemy proves a difficult task. It's tempting to take matters into our own hands, but living with a renewed mind means loving those who hurt us, just like Christ did.Learn from Romans 12 three principles for responding to wrong. Consider, with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, how to do things God's way rather than your own way. As you fight the impulse toward hatred and revenge, you will become the person God longs you to be!

    Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2025 28:03


    Quietly trusting God to deal with an enemy proves a difficult task. It's tempting to take matters into our own hands, but living with a renewed mind means loving those who hurt us, just like Christ did.Learn from Romans 12 three principles for responding to wrong. Consider, with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, how to do things God's way rather than your own way. As you fight the impulse toward hatred and revenge, you will become the person God longs you to be!

    Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 28:14


    Quietly trusting God to deal with an enemy proves a difficult task. It's tempting to take matters into our own hands, but living with a renewed mind means loving those who hurt us, just like Christ did.Learn from Romans 12 three principles for responding to wrong. Consider, with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, how to do things God's way rather than your own way. As you fight the impulse toward hatred and revenge, you will become the person God longs you to be!

    Doing Right When You've Been Done Wrong, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 28:14


    Quietly trusting God to deal with an enemy proves a difficult task. It's tempting to take matters into our own hands, but living with a renewed mind means loving those who hurt us, just like Christ did.Learn from Romans 12 three principles for responding to wrong. Consider, with Pastor Chuck Swindoll, how to do things God's way rather than your own way. As you fight the impulse toward hatred and revenge, you will become the person God longs you to be!

    Christianity 101, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 27:29


    Modelling a life well lived leaves one of the greatest legacies. In the final verses of Romans 12, Paul provides a “checklist” for pursuing Christlikeness and letting love take centre stage. Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the characteristics of love in action—what real love looks like using Christ as our example and guide.Let love define your life. Remember what truly lasts!

    Christianity 101, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 27:29


    Modelling a life well lived leaves one of the greatest legacies. In the final verses of Romans 12, Paul provides a “checklist” for pursuing Christlikeness and letting love take centre stage. Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the characteristics of love in action—what real love looks like using Christ as our example and guide.Let love define your life. Remember what truly lasts!

    Christianity 101, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 28:06


    Modelling a life well lived leaves one of the greatest legacies. In the final verses of Romans 12, Paul provides a “checklist” for pursuing Christlikeness and letting love take centre stage. Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the characteristics of love in action—what real love looks like using Christ as our example and guide.Let love define your life. Remember what truly lasts!

    Christianity 101, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2025 28:06


    Modelling a life well lived leaves one of the greatest legacies. In the final verses of Romans 12, Paul provides a “checklist” for pursuing Christlikeness and letting love take centre stage. Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the characteristics of love in action—what real love looks like using Christ as our example and guide.Let love define your life. Remember what truly lasts!

    How a Renewed Mind Thinks, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 28:06


    What are the signs of a renewed mind?Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches Christians how to think correctly about themselves, other believers, and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3–8). Allow the Spirit of God to break through longstanding fortresses in your mind. Take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. Reap the benefits of a renewed mind!

    How a Renewed Mind Thinks, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2025 28:06


    What are the signs of a renewed mind?Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches Christians how to think correctly about themselves, other believers, and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3–8). Allow the Spirit of God to break through longstanding fortresses in your mind. Take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. Reap the benefits of a renewed mind!

    How a Renewed Mind Thinks, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 28:06


    What are the signs of a renewed mind?Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches Christians how to think correctly about themselves, other believers, and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3–8). Allow the Spirit of God to break through longstanding fortresses in your mind. Take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. Reap the benefits of a renewed mind!

    How a Renewed Mind Thinks, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 28:06


    What are the signs of a renewed mind?Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches Christians how to think correctly about themselves, other believers, and spiritual gifts (Romans 12:3–8). Allow the Spirit of God to break through longstanding fortresses in your mind. Take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. Reap the benefits of a renewed mind!

    A Compelling Commitment, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 28:06


    Every moment of every day is a window of opportunity to worship God.In this message on Romans 12:1–2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll urges believers to follow Paul's command to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. What does that mean? How can we find meaning and purpose through obedience to God's will? Let's find out! Consecrate your life to God. Determine to think biblically and act accordingly. Allow God to transform your mind and heart as you follow His commands. You won't ever be the same!

    A Compelling Commitment, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2025 28:06


    Every moment of every day is a window of opportunity to worship God.In this message on Romans 12:1–2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll urges believers to follow Paul's command to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. What does that mean? How can we find meaning and purpose through obedience to God's will? Let's find out! Consecrate your life to God. Determine to think biblically and act accordingly. Allow God to transform your mind and heart as you follow His commands. You won't ever be the same!

    A Compelling Commitment, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 28:06


    Every moment of every day is a window of opportunity to worship God.In this message on Romans 12:1–2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll urges believers to follow Paul's command to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. What does that mean? How can we find meaning and purpose through obedience to God's will? Let's find out! Consecrate your life to God. Determine to think biblically and act accordingly. Allow God to transform your mind and heart as you follow His commands. You won't ever be the same!

    A Compelling Commitment, Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 28:06


    Every moment of every day is a window of opportunity to worship God.In this message on Romans 12:1–2, Pastor Chuck Swindoll urges believers to follow Paul's command to offer themselves as living sacrifices to God. What does that mean? How can we find meaning and purpose through obedience to God's will? Let's find out! Consecrate your life to God. Determine to think biblically and act accordingly. Allow God to transform your mind and heart as you follow His commands. You won't ever be the same!

    Unsearchable, Unfathomable, and Unmatched!, Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2025 27:27


    Paul finished the first section of Romans with a doxology focused on the greatness of God. He declared: God's mercy is unsearchable, His mind unfathomable, and His majesty unmatched. Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches from Paul's doxology in Romans 11:30–36.Marvel at God's majesty. Better grasp His greatness and matchless grace!

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