The Winning Walk with Dr. Ed Young - Daily Radio

A culture with no absolute truth is characterized by a constant flurry of counterfeit “truths” that lead to confusion and chaos. As Christians, we must have discernment to separate the true from the false, as well as the biblical knowledge to defend our faith so that we may speak the truth in love and protect our children from the sound of many false voices.

In today's culture, the biblical definition of marriage and family is under severe attack.  It is increasingly evident that the family, like a house, needs a firm foundation if it is to survive the storms that threaten its stability. Only a firm foundation will enable the family to be strong, to grow, and to become all that it can and should be.

There are injustices in our society, and we know that racial animosity has led to wars, discrimination, and oppression for centuries. The church has a responsibility to advocate for the poor, the sick, and the marginalized, but to also remember that God is no respecter of persons. Only at the cross do we see what true reconciliation looks like.

A dangerous and ungodly challenge to a biblical worldview has infiltrated our schools and the institutions that serve families. Jesus issued a particularly stern warning that is still relevant today to anyone who would place a stumbling block in the path of a child and thereby corrupt the innocence of childhood.

When we are confronted with the big issues of life, it is not the strength of our faith that will matter, but the object of that faith. Because Jesus has the power and the authority to meet every need in our lives, we can confidently place our faith in Him.

Everything good happens at the feet of Jesus! That is where healing, and restoration, and forgiveness begin. Spend time at the feet of Jesus and you will begin to see yourself, and the world around you, in a way you have never seen them before.

God desires to be with us, to touch us, and to be relevant in our lives. The Bible tells us that God is nearer than any of us can imagine or understand. We can trust Him to be present and available to His children in every circumstance of life.

There is only one way to turn a house into a home, and that is to build it God's way. When you use God's blueprint, and invite Him to be the general contractor, your home will have a solid foundation and will withstand any storm that may come against it.

There is conflict in any relationship, and marriage is no exception. But there is good news. Whether your marriage is in SOS mode or is simply “so-so,” these clear and practical instructions will help you speak the truth in love and get your relationship back on the road to success.

A good marriage exhibits timing, balance, strength and beauty. The Holy Spirit is the choreographer who provides the instructions and empowers the husband and wife, in full partnership, to dance this wonderful dance of marriage according to God's design.

To exert a positive influence on our families and our culture, we must be pure in our motives, thoughts, and lifestyle. But impurity can creep into our lives, one small step at a time, unless we avoid the dangers of the gradualism that draws our minds and our bodies away from a walk of obedience and service.

When you invite Jesus to be your Life Coach, He will point you to the Playbook that provides His game plan for the abundant life. This Playbook, the Bible, will teach you how to get out of the stands and into the thrilling experience of a life that works.

Big problems have a way of bringing a husband and wife closer to one another. But little problems – those little inconsistencies, oversights, and negative attitudes – can undermine and destroy a relationship. What we need to keep our marriages sacred, holy and vibrant is exactly what God's Word provides for us – a security system!

An alarmingly high percentage of men and women report that they, at some time in their lives, have been unfaithful to their marriage vows. Adultery is serious, and it goes against everything God holds sacred. When we learn to recognize some of the underlying causes of adultery, we have taken a big step toward avoiding it.

The Bible has a lot to say about sex! Sexual intimacy is a sacred gift from God to be celebrated in the exclusivity of marriage. When a husband and wife experience the transparency, openness, and sacredness of marriage as God intended, they realize the miracle of God's divine math in which “one plus one equals one.”

Most of us find it difficult to offer or give true forgiveness. When an affair, betrayal, conflict or little irritations destroy trust or undermine unity in a marriage, we need to understand what is involved in genuine, biblical forgiveness. That begins with our understanding of the character of God and the forgiveness He extended to us, in love, at the Cross of Jesus.

Outside of our relationship with God, marriage is the most important relationship we will ever have. That is why the Bible provides clear principles that work whether you are a newlywed or have been married for many years. When marriages get into trouble, the root of the problem is often a case of selfishness. Learn to recognize the symptoms and the cure.

Our identity is in Christ...what does that mean for us? God's love for us never changes, and we must remember who we are.

Whether it is an easy or a hard lesson, we all can learn how to handle tough times. The story of Job will change your outlook on life lessons, and how never leaves you.

The overwhelming realization that God is working out a great and mighty purpose in your suffering will change your despair to faith and transform your doubt into the certain assurance that God has everything under control.

Tough times teach us to depend on God and not on ourselves or anything else. Just as plants require pruning to be more productive and fruitful, we are shaped and pruned during tough times to make us more teachable and more real.

When we experience suffering, what a blessing it is to know that ours is a God of all comfort. We can trust Him to strengthen us, and be assured that He will meet us at our point of need and remind us how much He loves us.

Our worldview determines how we define our identity, our purpose, and our ultimate destiny. The thrill of Easter and the certainty of Christ's Resurrection provide the basis for a biblical worldview that includes confidence for a life of victory now and the assurance that death is a defeated foe.

Forgiveness is at the very heart of the Lord's Prayer. To stay right with God, we need to ask for forgiveness when we have missed the mark or gotten off course. Then, as we receive the grace of God, we need to offer grace to others.

Why is it necessary to suffer? And why would God allow it? Understanding Job's story will help you understand suffering and how you can overcome tough times.

Envision a place of unlimited joy, unlimited celebration, and unlimited creativity, where your senses will be expanded beyond anything you can imagine. That is just a hint of the wonders, and the fun, that await God's children in Heaven.

The joy of Heaven will include a wonderful time of celebration and reunion. Not only will we see God, but He will be the lens through which we see everything else, and our love for our neighbors, our family and our friends will continue in the perfection in Heaven.

To describe Heaven is to seek to describe the indescribable. Everything unfulfilled will be fulfilled, and all our needs will be met. We will soar in a way we can't even imagine, and, best of all, we will see the face of the Living God.

Imagine the best self you could ever be, and that will give you just a hint of what you will be like in Heaven. Even the best we experience in this life is merely a foretaste of what we will realize when we receive our supernatural, heavenly bodies.

We have an inherent fascination with heaven and what it will be like, because we sense that there is something more and bigger than this world. Everything changes when we comprehend the basic but amazing truth that heaven is real!

God makes available to us, through His Holy Spirit, the very mind of Christ. Imagine what that is like, and how this can transform your daily walk, your vocabulary, your habits, and your relationships. What an amazing gift is ours when we have the wisdom of God, which is the very mind of Christ.

The world may applaud prestige, power, and wealth, but God has leveled the playing field through His Son, who embodied both the wisdom of God and the power of God. Through His sacrificial death on the Cross, Jesus made new life available to all who receive it, and provided our only basis for boasting.

When a nation or culture experiences division, disagreement, and partisanship, there is a solution instead of yielding to passivity or anxiety. God has provided a practical and workable outline for restoring relationships and pointing people to the healing message of the Cross of Christ.

How should individuals, and how should the church, respond to all the problems besetting our country today? Instead of becoming defeated by the challenges all around us, the answer is that we remember, and cling to, the foundational truths that define our identity, our purpose, and our ultimate destination.

At some point during your lifetime, you will most likely experience a thorn – a problem or situation you perceive not only as a weakness, but as something that limits your effectiveness. How God wants you to respond is one of the most critical principles you will learn in your walk with Christ.

Ellis Island was a beacon of hope from 1892 to 1934, where countless immigrants sought freedom. The desire to "breathe free" remains vital today, yet our freedoms face challenges. In Luke 10, Jesus redefines "neighbor" through the Good Samaritan parable, challenging us to love beyond limits. True justification isn't earned—it comes through Christ, calling us to compassionate, transformative action.

Jesus' teachings in Luke 12 reveal profound truths about life, greed, and God's kingdom. Amidst thousands, He warned against the unpardonable sin, emphasized our value to God, and challenged us to live as kingdom people. When interrupted by a man demanding inheritance rights, Jesus used the moment to expose greed's dangers, teaching that life isn't defined by possessions but by our relationship with God.

Dr. Young walks through Jesus' life in the Gospels. Now, we reach Luke 15—one of the greatest chapters in the Bible—where Jesus tells three unforgettable parables about lostness. A lost sheep. A lost coin. A lost son. The message? We're all lost in some way—but the good news is, God is searching for us.

The Kingdom of God is at the heart of Jesus' message—spoken of over 200 times in the Gospels. Jesus' teachings reveal its nature, its mystery, and how one enters. Through parables, he illustrates the Kingdom's hidden value, like treasure in a field or a pearl of great price—worth everything. True disciples, like scribes, are called to teach and share its truths, living as Kingdom citizens.

The four Gospels—Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John—offer biographies of Jesus, inspired by the Holy Spirit. Together, they reveal God's story as He walked on earth. Jesus embodied the Kingdom of God, teaching through parables, miracles, and His life. Dr. Young's message shows how to live as "Kingdom kids," with faith that grows, like wheat among tares, awaiting the final harvest.

When life's storms crack the window of your heart, making it hard to see God, what do you do? We often expect His promises like picking items off a shelf, but they come with conditions. Proverbs 3:5-6 gives us the answer—trust in the Lord, lean not on your own understanding, and acknowledge Him. Even when we can't see Him clearly, He is there, guiding our path.

Many of us have overlooked or misunderstood the incredible promises God has given us. But as Dr. Young explores God's Word, we've seen His guidance, peace, and deliverance unfold. In this message, we turn to a foundational promise—one that changes everything. Found in Acts 2:38, this promise speaks of repentance, salvation, and the Holy Spirit's power. Are you ready to claim what God has offered?

Faith isn't just a vague feeling—it must have an object. True faith is built on God's promises, and in this message Dr. Young explores one of the greatest: His presence. God told Moses, “My presence shall go with you, and I will give you rest.” But how do we claim that promise? By understanding, asking, claiming, and acting. Let's dive in and make this truth our own!

Many of us are missing out on the promises God has given us, simply because we haven't claimed them. In John 14:27, Jesus offers us peace—not the temporary, fragile peace of the world, but His divine, lasting peace. The opposite of peace isn't sorrow, but fear. When we move toward God, we move away from fear. True peace comes from trusting Him, obeying His Word, and letting go of the need for worldly approval.

True success comes from seeking God's guidance, understanding His promises, and living without deceit. Psalm 32 reveals the weight of unconfessed sin, the relief of repentance, and the joy of restoration. Through reflection (Selah), believers recognize their need for forgiveness, embrace God's mercy, and experience His power. Faithful obedience leads to divine guidance and true fulfillment.

Faith requires action, not grand gestures but simple obedience. Like Naaman's healing, transformation comes from trusting God's Word. Salvation is through Christ alone, and believers must boldly live out their faith. Baptism symbolizes this transformation—dying to sin and rising in new life. Jesus calls us to confess Him before others, ensuring His acknowledgment before the Father in heaven.

"How to claim the promises" explores God's covenants, showing how His promises unfold throughout history. The Old Covenant was law-based, while the New Covenant, through Christ, offers grace. Claiming God's promises requires understanding, asking, claiming, and acting. Many believers miss out on blessings by not fully embracing His Word. 

Fear may convince us that God is not present in times of danger, and that He will not - or cannot - help us. Our problem is one of focus. Turn your thoughts toward God, and you you will remember Who He is and how he works in the lives of those who trust in Him.