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Someone asked Jesus a question many people still wonder about: “Lord, are only a few going to be saved?”Jesus could have answered with a number.He didn't.Instead, He turned the question back toward the people listening: “Strive to enter through the narrow door.”In this episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler explore Jesus' challenging words in Luke 13 and the difference between simply being familiar with Jesus and actually living in relationship with Him.It's possible to know the language. Attend church. Study the Bible. Be surrounded by Christians. Talk the talk.But proximity isn't the same as relationship.Tony and Dan also discuss how easily Christians can become distracted by everyone else's spiritual condition—especially in an age of social media where publicly examining, criticizing and labeling other believers has become remarkably easy.Jesus turns our attention back toward the mirror.Instead of asking how many will make it through the narrow door, perhaps the more important question is:Am I actually following Jesus through it?Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Positive thinking may change your mood. But Paul is talking about something much deeper.In Colossians 3, believers are told to “set your mind on things above.” But that doesn't mean ignoring the bills, pretending groceries aren't expensive, or denying the very real circumstances causing anxiety in our lives.In this episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler explore the difference between simply trying to think positively and learning to think from our identity in Christ.Paul begins with who we are: we've been raised with Christ, our lives are hidden with Christ in God, and the old life no longer defines us. From that new identity comes a new way of thinking—and eventually a new way of living.Because thoughts don't stay thoughts forever. What occupies the mind eventually affects our words, decisions, relationships and actions.The goal, then, isn't simply behaving better. It's becoming increasingly like Christ.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

If Jesus stood in front of you today and asked, “What do you want Me to do for you?”—how would you answer?In Mark 10, Jesus asks that question twice.First, James and John come asking for positions of honor beside Jesus in His glory. They want something great—but Jesus reveals that they don't fully understand either what they're asking for or the kind of Kingdom He came to establish.Then Jesus encounters blind Bartimaeus.Bartimaeus doesn't ask for position. He cries for mercy. And when Jesus asks him the same question—“What do you want Me to do for you?”—he knows exactly what he wants: “That I may receive my sight.”In this episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler explore what these two encounters teach us about prayer, ambition, motives, faith, service and surrender. Because perhaps the issue isn't simply whether Jesus can answer our prayers.Do we understand what we're asking—and are we ready for what happens when He answers?Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

What do you do when you've done what God asked—but nothing seems to be happening? In one of Jesus' shortest parables, a farmer scatters seed on the ground and then does something that can be surprisingly difficult for us: he goes to sleep.In this episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler unpack Mark 4:26–29 and the difference between faithful responsibility and anxious overwork. The farmer has a job. He plants the seed. He remains attentive. Eventually, he'll harvest the crop. But he doesn't make the seed grow—and Jesus specifically says he doesn't even understand how it happens.Tony and Dan apply that principle to spiritual growth, our expectations of ourselves, our relationships with other people, and our tendency to judge progress before God has finished His work.Sometimes nothing appears to be happening because the most important work is still taking place beneath the surface.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

You say you want something different. But how bad do you really want it? It's easy to admire someone else's success. We see the athlete, leader, businessperson, parent, or mature Christian they are today—but rarely see the years of discipline, sacrifice, failure, correction, and persistence that produced what we're admiring.In this episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler turn to Proverbs 2 and Solomon's instruction to seek wisdom as though searching for hidden treasure.There's an important principle underneath Solomon's words:Desire is demonstrated by pursuit. If we truly want wisdom, we have to listen. Ask questions. Receive correction. Seek understanding. Learn from people who have already walked the road—even when the person carrying that wisdom doesn't look like the messenger we expected.Tony and Dan also connect Proverbs 2 with Jesus' encounter in Luke 9 with people who said they wanted to follow Him—until following required something from them.But the conversation eventually becomes a challenge specifically to Christian men.Where are the men intentionally investing in younger men?Tony shares encounters with young men who seem disconnected and directionless and asks whether mature Christian men are willing to step into that gap. Dan makes the challenge practical: don't wait for a mentoring program. Find someone.Ask how he's doing—and mean it.Follow up. Send the text. Share what you've learned. Help another man avoid some of the holes you stepped in yourself.You don't accidentally become wise. And wisdom isn't meant to stop with you.Someone around you may need the man God has spent years shaping you to become.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

At the conclusion of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus describes two builders. Both hear His words. Both build a house. Both experience the same storm.Only one house stands.In this episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler explore Matthew 7:24–27 and the uncomfortable distinction Jesus makes between hearing His teaching and actually obeying it.The conversation explores what it means to build your life on Christ, how seemingly small compromises can produce spiritual drift, why hardship sometimes exposes cracks that were already in our foundation, and what obedience looks like in ordinary decisions involving relationships, work, money, priorities, and faith. They also tackle an important misconception about following Jesus: obedience doesn't prevent storms. Both houses were hit. Jesus isn't promising that obedient Christians escape hardship—He's teaching that obedience establishes a life capable of withstanding it.The strongest Christian life isn't necessarily built by knowing more. It's built by obeying what Jesus has already told us to do.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

God is not only interested in what you do. He's interested in why you do it.Looking closely at the intentions behind our thoughts and actions through the lens of Genesis 6:5.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

A simple summary from Hebrews 1 could be:Jesus is God's Son, the Creator, the Sustainer, the Savior, and the eternal King. That's a powerful place to begin any conversation.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

In this powerful conversation on Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler open the book of Galatians to explore what it really means to live free in Christ. Drawing from Galatians 5, they unpack how believers — even today — can slip back into spiritual bondage by trusting in rules, rituals, or feelings instead of resting in the finished work of Christ.Tony challenges listeners to disconnect their feelings from their faith decisions, while Dan shares a personal turning point between simply getting saved and truly surrendering to Christ. Together, they reveal how renewed thinking, honest self-assessment, and authentic prayer guard us from re‑entangling ourselves in the very chains Jesus broke.If you've ever felt like the Christian life is heavier than it should be, this episode is your reminder: freedom isn't something you earn — it's something you walk in.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

In this thought‑provoking episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler invite listeners to rediscover the believer's true position in Christ. Drawing deeply from Colossians 2 and 3, they unpack what it means to be rooted, built up, and established in faith — even as a world full of noise, temptation, and confusion constantly pulls us in other directions.Dr. Haire reminds us that the life of faith isn't about performing religion; it's about being hidden in Christ. Dan connects the conversation to the way everyday habits — what we watch, listen to, and entertain — shape our walk with God. Together, they offer clarity and hope for believers who want to live authentically Christian lives in a culture that constantly tests their convictions.The conversation challenges listeners to confront sin honestly, stay spiritually grounded, and remember that the simplicity of the Gospel is the power of God at work in every believer.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

 Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler discuss how real leadership isn't title or status — it's service. Through Colossians 1, Paul's writings reveal the heart of a leader who sacrifices self to add value to others. This conversation inspires believers to bring Christ's presence into everyday life by mentoring, listening, and loving. Each of us has influence — and through Christ‑like leadership we can turn that influence into impact that transforms homes, communities, and nations.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

There are moments when purpose becomes clear, but costly.In this Easter‑season edition of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler explore Jesus' powerful words in John 12:27 – 28:“Now my soul is troubled, and what shall I say? ‘Father, save me from this hour'? No, it was for this very reason I came to this hour. Father, glorify your name.”Together they trace the humanity and the divinity of Christ as He moves toward the cross, showing that His obedience was costly, purposeful, and redemptive.Through this conversation you'll discover how Jesus' resolve provides a model for navigating our own difficult obedience—those moments when calling collides with cost—and how resurrection power invites every believer to die to self and rise to new life.  Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

In this episode of Your Life, Dan DeBruler and Dr. Tony Haire open John 12 to explore one of life's most important questions: What is your response to Jesus?From Mary's devotion to Judas' deception and Martha's service to Lazarus' quiet gratitude, every heart at that table responded differently to the same Savior. Their conversation challenges us to look closely at our own response — how we serve, give, speak, and live when Jesus fills the room with His presence.Through honest dialogue and biblical insight, Dan and Tony take listeners beyond the familiar story to consider how comfort, conviction, and obedience reveal the condition of our hearts today.Key ThemesMary's costly worship and full surrenderMartha's consistency in serving JesusJudas' self‑centered response and what it teaches usLiving aware of both light and darkness around usSpeaking truth boldly and discerning character through the SpiritYour Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

When obedience costs something, how far are you willing to go?In this episode of Your Life, Dan DeBruler and Tony Haire dig into one of Scripture's most powerful tests of faith—Abraham's willingness to place Isaac on the altar.  From Genesis 22, they explore what real trust looks like when God asks for what we hold most dear.Together they reveal how Abraham's experience foreshadows the ultimate sacrifice of God's own Son—and how the same principle still challenges believers today. What are we clinging to that keeps us from total surrender? Is it time, finances, relationships… or ourselves?Full of relatable insight and down‑to‑earth conversation, this episode calls listeners to deeper trust, practical obedience, and renewed faith in the God who always provides.Key TakeawaysFaith is tested over time: every believer's trust must be proven and grown.Abraham's obedience points to the cross—God giving His only Son for us.God provides the sacrifice and the strength to surrender.Modern tests often involve our money, time, relationships, and willingness to give ourselves wholly to God.True obedience isn't about losing—it's about discovering how trustworthy God really is.Featured Scripture“Take your son, your only son, whom you love… and sacrifice him…” — Genesis 22:2 (NIV)“For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son…” — John 3:16 (NIV)Quotes:“When obedience is going to cost you something, that's the real test of faith.” — Tony HaireIt isn't the storm that destroys the house—it's the lack of a good foundation.” — Dan DeBrulerYour Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Join Tony and Dan for a conversation about light and purpose based on Mark 4:21-25.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

What do we do when life feels unfair—when those who seem far from God appear to be winning?In this episode of Your Life,Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler dig into Jeremiah 12, where the prophet asks God a question we've all wondered: “Why do the wicked prosper?”Through that honest conversation between Jeremiah and God, Tony and Dan remind us that God welcomes our questions—He can handle every doubt and frustration we bring. But His reply to Jeremiah still echoes today: “If you have raced with the footmen and they have worn you out, how can you compete with horses?”It's God's gentle way of saying, “Stay focused. Build endurance. The tougher tests are ahead, but I'm with you.”Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

When life feels uncertain, what does it mean that Jesus is the Way? Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler trace the context around John 14—Judas' betrayal, Peter's denial, Thomas' question—and explain why the “way” isn't a route but a Person.They model Christlike responses to real-world tensions (customer conflicts, online pushback), talk trust vs. feelings, and urge believers to leverage media to spread hope.The episode ends with a clear invitation to follow Jesus and next steps for new believers.-------Pastor–counselor Dr. Tony Haire and broadcaster–pastor Dan DeBruler unpack John 14:1–6—“I am the way, the truth, and the life”—and show how trusting Jesus shapes everyday responses to conflict, culture, social media, and relationships. From calming troubled hearts to choosing Christlike actions when emotions run hot, this conversation points listeners to salvation, assurance, and practical discipleship you can live out this week.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Many believers talk about God. Fewer truly know Him.This week on Your Life, Dan DeBruler and Dr. Tony Haire dismantle the idea that religion alone equals relationship. Looking at John 7 through fresh eyes, they challenge listeners to trade surface familiarity for deep, personal communion with Jesus.In this episode:John 7 : 25‑31 (NIV) — When the religious crowd couldn't recognize Christ standing in front of them.Why “knowing about” God isn't the same as knowing Him.How daily surrender deepens intimacy with Christ.When faith becomes personal — and transforms how we see ourselves and others.Practical steps to cultivate an everyday awareness of His presence.This is honest, Spirit‑led teaching from two voices who bring the Word home — helping us anchor faith not in familiarity, but in fellowship.Key Verse“You both know me and you know where I am from. I am not here on my own authority, but he who sent me is true. You do not know him, but I know him because I am from him and he sent me.”— John 7 : 28‑29 (NIV)Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FMConnect and learn more at Christian1057.com

Joseph didn't cause the crisis—but it was his assignment; here's how taking responsibility becomes part of God's redemption story. Dan and Tony walk through Matthew 1:18–25 to show how Joseph's obedience reframes responsibility. God breaks 400 years of silence, interrupts Joseph's plans, and asks him to own an assignment he didn't cause—to take Mary as his wife, name the child Jesus, and steward a story bigger than his reputation.You'll hear practical, pastoral counsel for men and families: slowing down to hear God, choosing obedience over optics, and engaging relatives who are far from Christ with questions, presence, and example. It's a call to take responsibility in our homes, churches, and communities—especially when it's uncomfortable.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FM

How to diagnose whether you're conforming to the culture or being transformed by the renewing of your mind—and what to do next.Today's question is simple and searching: Am I being conformed or transformed? Romans 12:1–2 says real worship is a whole-life offering, a refusal to copy the patterns of this world, and a mind God keeps renewing. We'll look at clear signs of conformity, the fruits of true transformation, and a one-week plan to reset your mind and rhythms—so your faith looks like Tuesday afternoon, not just Sunday morning.Conformed: 5 telltales (quick hits)Hurry > Holiness: pace sets your priorities; prayer is an afterthought.Outrage diet: inputs are mostly news, hot takes, and conflict; peace rarely visits.Comparison economics: spending and posting to keep up, not to serve.Compartment faith: spiritual talk at church; different voice online/at work.Feelings as facts: Scripture adjusts to me instead of me adjusting to Scripture.Transformed: 5 fruitsSurrendered body: schedule, sexuality, appetites under Jesus (a “living sacrifice”).Scripture reflex: first frame is the Word; you test impressions by it.Stable joy/peace: not denial—resilience (Phil 4:7) in real pressure.Non-anxious presence: slower speech, quicker listening, gentler answers.Discernment: growing clarity about “good, acceptable, perfect” will in choices.7-Day Renewal Plan (doable, specific)Day 1 — Reset inputs: 24-hour news/social fast. Read Romans 12 & Colossians 3.Day 2 — Present your body: take a 20-minute walk; pray, “All of me, for all of You.”Day 3 — Renew your mind: memorize Romans 12:1–2; write it on a card/phone.Day 4 — Replace patterns: identify one “worldly pattern” (outrage, cynicism, comparison). Swap it with a kingdom habit (gratitude list, blessing someone, silence).Day 5 — Community check: ask a mature believer, “Where do you see conformity in me?” Receive, don't defend.Day 6 — Generosity rep: give something that costs you—time, money, or spotlight.Day 7 — Discernment hour: device-free hour with Bible + journal: “Lord, what next step proves renewal?” Act on one thing within 48 hours.Your Life airs Tuesdays at 2pm Eastern on Christian 105.7 - WCLN-FM

What if God's path to your promised land isn't the fastest, but the safest? In this episode of Your Life, Dan DeBruler and Dr. Tony Hare walk through Exodus 13:17–22 and explore why God sometimes “reroutes” us—protecting us from battles we're not ready for and preparing us for the ones ahead. From relationships and marriage to church life and calling, they talk about letting go, being led, and finding peace in obedience. You'll hear:Why shortcuts can sabotage spiritual growthHow God's detours are mercy, not punishmentWhat it means to stand at the edge of your wildernessPractical ways to follow God's lead—day or nightScripture: Exodus 13:17–22Key ideas: obedience, patience, discernment, mentorship, spiritual formation, protection vs. preparation. If you're facing a big decision, don't despise the longer journey—God may be protecting you from what you can't see and preparing you for what He's promised.

What are aiming at...and are you hitting it?2 Corinthians 5:1-11

Why dont people listen to me? Let's ask that question and consider the answwer we get in John, chapter 2.

The Question That Matters: "What does God want to see?"It's not just what others see in us, or even what we want to show.The real question is: What does God desire to see when He looks at your life?Paul gives us the answer in Colossians 1:27 – Christ in you, the hope of glory.

“You can't live in the world's image and fulfill God's purpose.”In this inspiring and thought-provoking episode of Your Life, Dr. Tony Haire and Dan DeBruler dive deep into the question: "Whose image are you living in?" Anchored in Numbers 13–14, they examine the contrast between those who saw themselves through the world's eyes—and Caleb and Joshua, who saw themselves through God's image.They explore how your self-image, when detached from God's truth, leads to fear, hesitation, and missed opportunities. But when you see yourself the way God sees you, everything changes—from how you walk, to how you witness, to how you lead.Whether you're navigating personal struggles, past failures, or labels others have placed on you, this episode will help you recenter your identity on the unchanging truth of God's Word.Key ScripturesNumbers 13:1, 25–33; 14:6–9, 24 – Faith vs fear in the Promised LandGenesis 1:26–27 – Created in God's image and likenessRomans 8:15–17 – Adopted, not abandoned1 Peter 2:9 – You are chosen2 Corinthians 5:17 – A new creation in ChristListen & Connect

One day. Three choices. A Christ-centered mindset.Choose and display the right attitude (Phil 2:3-8)Determine anc act on important priorities (Eph 5:15-17)Practice and develop good thinking (Prov 4:5-9) 

Lesson From The Master Luke 9:46-56

Psalm 27:1-8

A Withered LifeMark 3:1-6

Unnecessary Distractions:Mark 1:35-39