Living on the Edge, a discipleship ministry and radio/television program of pastor and author Chip Ingram, is committed to providing everyday believers with tools that help them live like Christians. Each week, Chip will take you through God's Word for in
There is undeniable power in stories of God dramatically changing or intervening in someone's life. In this special program, you will hear a handful of heartfelt testimonies from our most faithful listeners. Their uplifting experiences will inspire your faith, encourage your heart, and make you want to live for Jesus like never before. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Someone has rightly said, adversity either makes us or breaks us. What makes the difference? The answer is a simple four letter word. Chip tells us what that word is and how it can help us rise above the most difficult circumstances in our lives and experience joy! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Are you in need of hope today? Are life's ups and downs threatening to take the fight out of you or someone you love? Before you throw in the towel, join Chip as he shares how to find joy - even in the midst of really tough times. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Life is not fair. Here's the question: What do you do when life's not fair to YOU? To answer that question, join Chip as he opens the book of Philippians for some very helpful insight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Sometimes the shortest distance between two points is a zig zag line. God's ultimate purpose for our life is often achieved by circumstances that seem to make no apparent sense to us. Is that how you feel? Do you need some help? Join Chip as he explains how, even in our worst circumstances, God can bring us joy! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
What's the toughest situation you're facing today? A relationship? A negative boss? Financial pressure? Join Chip as he shares truth from God's Word that will begin to neutralize that issue in your life and allow you to experience joy in the midst of your most perplexing problems. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
If you're bummed out, struggling, things not going well, and you don't know where to go, join Chip as he begins this series and shares how a divine equation can change your world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
What do you do when you diligently pray about something, but God's answer is no? Chip explores this thought-provoking topic in this program as he studies 2 Corinthians chapter 12. He opens up about his own struggles with accepting a "no" from God, but the valuable lesson he is learning and the unexpected ways God is blessing the work of Living on the Edge anyway. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
We are all familiar with the old adage—a lot more is caught than taught. In this program, we will learn how this principle applies in our efforts to pass on our faith as Chip wraps up his conversation with author and apologist Sean McDowell. The two share practical parenting wisdom and highlight valuable resources moms and dads can use to nurture their family's spiritual growth. Discover how to forge meaningful relationships with your kids and establish a Jesus-centered legacy that will last from generation to generation. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
What can you do to support the young person in your life who is having a faith crisis or wrestling with some serious doubts about Jesus or the Bible? In this program, Chip will give practical advice to concerned parents and grandparents through his enlightening conversation with best-selling author and renowned apologist Sean McDowell. Together, they will explore how doubt can act as a stepping stone to a deeper faith and offer practical wisdom for Christians to navigate challenging topics like LGBTQ+ issues with compassion and truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Chip explains why it's intellectually honest to believe that the God of the Bible is actually the one, true God. As narrow as that may sound, there's compelling evidence that it's true and that you can not only confidently believe in God, but explain to others why they don't have to throw their brains in the trash to believe it too. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Have you ever been told, “All roads lead to heaven”? Or had someone tell you, “As long as you're SINCERE about what you believe, it doesn't really matter WHAT you believe”? If you hold to one of those positions or you'd like some insight about how to respond to those viewpoints, what Chip has to share will be super helpful. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Christianity has experienced a lot of criticism in our day–frankly, because we've failed to live out our faith. In this program, our guest teacher, John Dickerson, suggests that ignoring our Christian values is far more dangerous. Learn how to get back to our faith-based roots, which inspired those who came before us to change the world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Many parents today are deeply concerned about the hostile world their kids are growing up in. In this program, our guest teacher, John Dickerson, shares some hope for moms and dads, as he continues our series Dealing with Doubts. Don't miss the ways parents can set their children up to make wise choices, make good friends, and avoid the prevalent problems all around them. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Two hundred and fifty years ago, Thomas Jefferson penned the phrase, “We hold these truths to be self-evident that all men are created equal.” In this program, guest teacher John Dickerson closely examines those famous words. He'll reflect on the ways Christians fought for human rights throughout history and how the equality we enjoy today is a product of their convictions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Martin Luther King Jr. once said, “Darkness cannot drive out darkness. Only light can do that.” In this program, guest teacher, John Dickerson picks up in our series Dealing with Doubts. Join us as John looks at the ways that authentic followers of Jesus have opposed evil for centuries, and the inspiration it gives us to keep up that fight today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
If you were to study history's most notable scientists, doctors, and educators, you'd quickly notice a mutual belief they all shared. In this program, guest teacher John Dickerson reveals the answer. Discover what drove these great men and women to the success we recognize them for today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Do you know why the top universities in the world were founded? Or why someone like Harriet Tubman risked her life to rescue slaves? In this program, guest teacher John Dickerson makes that connection for us. John's gonna unpack the common thread that links some of history's most notable figures and institutions. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
In this program, Chip tells us the integrity of the Christian message hinges on the resurrection of Jesus. He continues his look, that began in our previous program, at the proofs that Jesus is who He said He is…that He's God, that He rose from the dead, and is alive today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
In this program, Chip tells us the integrity of the Christian message hinges on the resurrection of Jesus. If Jesus didn't rise from death to life, none of the other tenets of the faith matter. Well, you gotta live before you can die. So, Chip begins with a look at the proofs of Christ's life in Israel, and what the historical record says. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Creation versus evolution: the never-ending debate, right? So many want us to believe that science and faith are incompatible. But what if they're not? What if science actually supports faith and what if faith actually informs science? Chip provides helpful insight to the current debate, in a time when the disagreements are more intense than ever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Did you know that some of the most severe critics of evolution are not Christians, not creationists, but leading scholars…non-believing, scholars who say the scientific evidence simply doesn't support evolution? Chip explains that the premise that science and faith are mutually exclusive is patently false! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Do you believe in heaven and hell? Are they specific places or just concepts? Is there any real evidence that points to a literal heaven and a literal hell? Chip explains what the Bible actually teaches about hell. And answers the serious question: How could a loving God send people to hell? Chip brings clarity and helpful insight. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
When you breathe your last breath and close your eyes one final time, what happens next? People are fascinated by that question. Is there life after death? Is it just lifeless, nothingness? Or is there evidence to say once we die, we're actually alive somewhere, somehow, in some other way? Chip gives 7 specific evidences for life after death. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
If you've ever wondered if the Bible is true – this program is for you. Chip puts the Bible on trial and lays out a case for the authenticity of scripture. He presents evidence that the Bible, as we have it today, IS reliable. And is the true, Word of God - just as meaningful to us, as it was to its first readers. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
In this program, Chip asks: Is it intellectually feasible to believe that a collection of sixty-six manuscripts, by forty different authors, written in three languages, over a period of fifteen hundred years could actually be the very words of God? If you've ever struggled with questions about the authenticity and integrity of the Bible, what Chip shares will be a great encouragement. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Have you ever had an experience that changed your opinion or attitude on something? I mean, you thought you knew all the factsuntil you went through a situation that completely changed your mind. In this program, guest teacher John Dickerson will do that by sharing two powerful testimonies that'll touch your heart. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
If someone asked you: How do you know Jesus actually lived? or Can we really trust the Bible? what would you say? In this program, guest teacher John Dickerson will address these questions. He is going to unpack the evidence for Christianity and highlight notable Christians from history who changed our world. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
The current moral decline and theological compromise among Christians is no longer concerning it's alarming. We see division and false teaching, even in the Church itself. What can those who care do? In this program, Chip explains how can we stand for biblical truth and winsomely communicate, even regarding controversial issues, with love and integrity - just like Jesus did. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Are you concerned about your kids and grandkids as the world becomes increasingly hostile to Christianity? Did you know a high percentage of youth who grow up in the Church are leaving the faith after high school? And do you increasingly wonder: What do we do? In this program, Chip brings real hope and real answers for anyone concerned about these disturbing trends. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
What would you say to a young person who has embraced the current worldview or had a bad church experience and now doesn't believe in Jesus anymore? Chip will unpack this growing problem through the conclusion of his conversation with author and pastor John Dickerson. The two will encourage anxious parents and offer practical guidance to come alongside today's youth with uncompromising truth and radical love. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
We have all heard the stories of former pastors or church worship leaders who have walked away or deconstructed their faith. Chip addresses the heart of this alarming trend through an insightful conversation with pastor and author John Dickerson. Together, they will delve into the complexities of faith, doubt, and the challenges that believers face today. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
There is something universally captivating about the end of a thrilling storywhere every wrong is made right, good conquers evil, and chaos gives way to peace. In this exciting program, we invite you to join us for the riveting finale of Jesus' life on Earth, told through the context of Mark chapters 15 and 16. Explore the profound significance of Christ's glorious resurrection and why it continues to transform lives some 2,000 years later. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
In Isaiah 53, the prophet writes, He was pierced for our transgressions, He was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on Him, and by His wounds, we are healed. In this program, we will witness the fulfillment of that prophecy as our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, dives into Mark chapters 14 and 15. Learn why the heartbreaking events of Good Friday paved the way for the most significant moment in all of human history. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Olive oil may be a kitchen essential today, but in Bible times, it was a complex process. Farmers collected the olives, dumped them into hollowed-out rock, and repeatedly crushed them with a large milling stone. This area was called the pressing place. In this program, Chip teaches through the rest of Mark chapter 14, where we find Jesus in an emotionally and spiritually pressing place. Join us to better appreciate the immense burden Christ carried before the Cross and the ultimate sacrifice He made. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Imagine receiving the heart-wrenching news that you have just 48 hours to live. At that moment, you invite your dearest friends and family to a final mealone last chance to spend some quality time together. In this program, we will get to know Jesus' inner circle of friends at an intimate meal he arranged just two days before His crucifixion. Join us to discover profound lessons from those who sat around the table that nightinsights that will deepen and strengthen our faith. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
What are you worshipping? Now, that may seem like an odd question because we do not bow down to statues anymore. So think about it this way: how are you spending your time, talents, and treasure? Chip will challenge us in this program to reflect on who or what we are genuinely devoted to as he studies Mark chapter 11. Through Jesus' final public teaching, learn how to identify false idols in our hearts and what it looks like to fully commit ourselves to following Christ. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Have you ever viewed Jesus as a radical? Not in the violent, rebellious way we think of today but as a revolutionary reformer. In this program, we will explore how Jesus challenged the self-righteousness and injustice that had become entrenched in society. Join our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, in Mark chapter 10 and discover how Christ's powerful message of hope and redemption not only reveals hypocrisy but also passionately defends the marginalized. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Remember the thrill of the "trust fall" game from childhood? The exhilarating moment you fall backward and rely entirely on a friend to catch you. In this program, we will learn a simple yet profound spiritual truth at the heart of that game. It is not the amount of faith we have that matters but the object we put our faith in. Join Chip in Mark chapter 9 as the disciples realize why this Jesus they are following is worthy of their complete faith and trust. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
If you ask a hundred people, Who is Jesus? you will likely get various answers. So, who is right? Can we conclusively know the real Jesus we read about in the Bible? In this program, Chip will embark on a journey through Mark Chapter 8 to uncover the answer. Together, we will move past popular opinions and meet Jesus as God and Savior. You do not want to miss this chance to deepen your understanding of who Jesus is. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
It is time to confront a tragic truth: the 21st-century church has a perception problem. Many view religionand Christians particularlyas cruel, unforgiving, and even scandalous. So, where did the church go wrong? In this program, Chip talks about the alarming rise in counterfeit faith and examines how Jesus confronted the religious hypocrisy of His day. Hear how He exposed the duplicity between the Pharisees' outward piety and inward corruption and why we are to live lives of authenticity and integrity. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
What do an Olympic sprinter, a Navy Seal, and a neurosurgeon have in common? They understand that true success happens through intense training and practice, not by chance. In this program, Chip connects the dedication and preparation of those professionals to our need for spiritual conditioning. Hear about the discipleship boot camp' Jesus sent His followers through in Mark chapter 6 to prepare them to continue the ministry He started. Discover how we can apply this wisdom and training to our spiritual growth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Are you overwhelmed by fear? Does the weight of past experiences or the uncertainty of the future cast a shadow over your present? Wherever you are wrestling with fear, this message will reignite hope and encouragement in your soul. Dive into Mark chapter 4 with Chip as he highlights key moments where the disciples were afraid and how Christ comforted them through His power and compassion. Stop allowing fear to dictate your future, and embrace the freedom that comes from trusting Jesus. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Every Christian has asked God, at some point in their lives, What is my purpose? What are your plans for me? In this program, our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, offers valuable wisdom for those struggling with those questions as he continues his study in the Gospel of Mark. Hear from the lips of Jesus in Mark chapter 4 what it means to know the will of GodHis simple answer might surprise you! To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Every one of us has passions that excite us to our core! Maybe it is cheering for our favorite sports team, binging a popular TV show, or following influencers on social mediawe are all fans of something or someone. But in this program, our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, poses a piercing question: has your faith been reduced to that same superficial fandom? Join us as we continue our study in the Gospel of Mark by revealing a vital distinction: knowing about Jesus is not the same as truly knowing Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Have you ever wondered why pain, challenges, and hardships exist? Can we not just enjoy an easy, worry-free life? In this program, our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, addresses that complex topic as he continues his study through the Gospel of Mark. By examining how Jesus responded to confrontations by the religious elite of His day, you will learn the powerful lesson of leading with grace and truth. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Do you struggle with change? Is it tough to create new routines and leave old habits behind? In this program, Chip explores the dangers of spiritual complacency and highlights how clinging to outdated traditions can hinder our growth as followers of Jesus. Learn how Christ challenged the religious status quo of His day and the practical steps you can take to build a radical life-giving relationship with Him. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
We have all sung the powerful words of the hymn, "I have decided to follow Jesus." The melody resonates, and the sentiment rings true, but the question lingers: What does it actually look like to walk in Jesus' footsteps? In this program, our Bible teacher, Chip Ingram, gets to the root of that question as he begins his study in the Gospel of Mark. Join him as he examines Jesus' life and ministry, revealing the profound implications of His sacrifice and the radical call to follow Him wholeheartedly. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Chip wraps up this series with a look at how to build friendships that can last a lifetime. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
Do you need a friend? In this message, Chip shows us, from God's Word, how to build friendships that can last forever. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29
We all can be hard to get along with at times, but there are some people who seem to be especially gifted at it! Before you put someone in a headlock, and before you lose your temper, join Chip as he teaches us how to deal with the difficult people in our lives. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/789/29