Podcast appearances and mentions of Chuck Swindoll

Romans 13:1–7 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. Honor elected officials. Live in the land as a good citizen.

Romans 12:14, 17–21 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 for you to be!

Romans 12:14, 17–21 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 for you to be!

Romans 12:9–16 Modeling 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 center 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!

Romans 12:9–16 Modeling 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 center 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!

Romans 12:3–8 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!

Romans 12:3–8 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!

Romans 12:1–2 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!

Romans 12:1–2 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!

Chuck focuses on an 8-year-old boy named Josiah, who became Judah's king. His friendship and subsequent reign played a vital role in Jeremiah's life and ministry.Originally preached on May 31, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Romans 11:30–36 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!

Matthew 19:4-6In your family you will discover clues revealing maturity happening in your children. Tell them so. Let them go. Here is Chuck Swindoll's story about his first car and how he learned a lesson in maturity and responsibility.

Romans 11:30–36 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!

Romans 11:1–14 The descendants of Abraham are God's chosen people, but when they rejected Jesus as their Messiah, God set them aside and allowed others to form the church. How do we know God has not set aside His people, the nation of Israel, forever? Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he answers this question with four evidences from Romans 11. God still has a plan for the Jews. He keeps His promises. He hasn't cast you off either. Trust in His inscrutable plan. Knowledge of the Lord and unending peace will cover the earth!

Romans 11:1–14 The descendants of Abraham are God's chosen people, but when they rejected Jesus as their Messiah, God set them aside and allowed others to form the church. How do we know God has not set aside His people, the nation of Israel, forever? Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he answers this question with four evidences from Romans 11. God still has a plan for the Jews. He keeps His promises. He hasn't cast you off either. Trust in His inscrutable plan. Knowledge of the Lord and unending peace will cover the earth!

1 Timothy 3:4Want a confident family? Focus on building into each other a sense of worth and value. Chuck Swindoll shares one way his family builds into each other when words just aren't enough.

Several years ago, Pastor and author Chuck Swindoll entered into a unique mentoring relationship with two of his grandsons, Austin Swindoll Thompson and Parker Nelson, both of them in their thirties. Both had endured difficult family situations during their childhood and relocated to the Dallas-Fort Worth area to be closer to their extended family. In this podcast John Coulombe and Wayne Rice talk with Austin and Parker about the relationship they now have with their “Bubba” Swindoll and what lessons they have learned from their mentoring sessions with him. And in a surprise development, they are joined on the phone by “Bubba” himself. Books referenced in this podcast:Living on The Ragged Edge by Chuck Swindoll David: A Man of Passion and Destiny by Chuck SwindollThink and Grow Rich by Napoleon HillThe Screwtape Letters by C.S. LewisMere Christianity by C.S. LewisBooks (fiction) by Brandon Sanderson and Robert Jordan.How to Stop Worrying and Start Living by Dale CarnegieThe Two Towers by J.R.R. TolkienThe Road by Cormac McCarthyBiographies by H.W. Brands (Washington)Lord of the Flies by William Golding

Romans 10:1–21 While Romans 9 focuses on the sovereignty of God, Romans 10 emphasizes our freedom to accept or reject God's offer. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the need for faith and our responsibility to share the gospel with others. Because it is offered to all, people are responsible to respond. If you believe, share it with others and pray. If you don't believe, respond to the truth. Leave the rest up to God!

Before delving into Lamentations in the coming weeks, Pastor Chuck Swindoll first takes a look at the life of the prophet Jeremiah. Why did he write this book? What was going on around him?Originally preached on May 24, 2020 To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

Romans 10:1–21 While Romans 9 focuses on the sovereignty of God, Romans 10 emphasizes our freedom to accept or reject God's offer. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the need for faith and our responsibility to share the gospel with others. Because it is offered to all, people are responsible to respond. If you believe, share it with others and pray. If you don't believe, respond to the truth. Leave the rest up to God!

Romans 9:1–33 Although sometimes challenging to understand, sound theology remains vital for navigating the Christian life. It's like true north on a compass, showing us the right direction and helping us correct our heading when we drift off course. Examine Romans 9 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to understand four great truths on predestination. Reflect on God's sovereign choice and irresistible grace. Discover how predestination points to the perfect character of God and His consistent plan.

Romans 9:1–33 Although sometimes challenging to understand, sound theology remains vital for navigating the Christian life. It's like true north on a compass, showing us the right direction and helping us correct our heading when we drift off course. Examine Romans 9 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll to understand four great truths on predestination. Reflect on God's sovereign choice and irresistible grace. Discover how predestination points to the perfect character of God and His consistent plan.

Hebrews 4:16These 12 important words from Chuck Swindoll are helpful for those who are in a transition time. These words, put into practice, will leave you more secure, self-confident, and not afraid to fly free.

Romans 9:1–4, 6–7; 10:1–4, 11–12, 14–15; 11:1–8, 11, 33–36 In Romans 9–11, Paul addresses the questions his Jewish audience would've been asking. While at times difficult to understand, these chapters point to the sovereignty, justice, and faithfulness of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains how God has not ignored His chosen people nor forgotten His promises. Uncover the relevance of these truths in your life today!

Romans 9:1–4, 6–7; 10:1–4, 11–12, 14–15; 11:1–8, 11, 33–36 In Romans 9–11, Paul addresses the questions his Jewish audience would've been asking. While at times difficult to understand, these chapters point to the sovereignty, justice, and faithfulness of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll explains how God has not ignored His chosen people nor forgotten His promises. Uncover the relevance of these truths in your life today!

No matter what tribulations or tragedies come, Christians are victorious over them. How? Because God is for us. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on the great truths found in Romans 8:31–39. Discover the magnificence of a God who is for you and with you always. Believe that you are more than a conqueror over any of your circumstances. Stand convinced that nothing can come between God's love for you!

No matter what tribulations or tragedies come, Christians are victorious over them. How? Because God is for us. In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches on the great truths found in Romans 8:31–39. Discover the magnificence of a God who is for you and with you always. Believe that you are more than a conqueror over any of your circumstances. Stand convinced that nothing can come between God's love for you!

Ephesians 6:4No one's upbringing was perfect, least of all Chuck Swindoll's. His childhood reminiscing has some good lessons for parents.

God knows the struggles you face. In fact, they are part of His good plan. Examine with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the providence of God. Discover how God's sovereign hand guides all things for His good purposes and glory. Better understand this reassuring truth that “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love” Him (Romans 8:28). Trust Him with whatever hard circumstances you encounter!

God knows the struggles you face. In fact, they are part of His good plan. Examine with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the providence of God. Discover how God's sovereign hand guides all things for His good purposes and glory. Better understand this reassuring truth that “God causes everything to work together for the good of those who love” Him (Romans 8:28). Trust Him with whatever hard circumstances you encounter!

Welcome to Day 2709 of Wisdom-Trek. Thank you for joining me. This is Guthrie Chamberlain, Your Guide to Wisdom Day 2709 – A Clean Life - Strong Warnings About the World 1 John 2_12-17 Putnam Church Message – 08/31/2025 Sermon Series: 1, 2, & 3 John “A Clean Life – Strong Warnings About the World.”   Last week, we explored 1 John 2:1-11 as we learned the seven rules on how to live a ‘Clean Life' with “Wise Words from a Family Meeting.” This week, we continue through the letter of 1 John, and we will cover 1 John 2:12-17 as we explore how to live a ‘Clean Life' with “Strong Warnings About the World.” Let's read 1 John 2:12-17 from the NIV, which is found on page 1900 of your Pew Bibles.  12 12 I am writing to you, dear children, because your sins have been forgiven on account of his name. 13 I am writing to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I am writing to you, young men, because you have overcome the evil one. 14 I write to you, dear children, because you know the Father. I write to you, fathers, because you know him who is from the beginning. I write to you, young men, because you are strong, and the word of God lives in you, and you have overcome the evil one. On Not Loving the World 15 Do not love the world or anything in the world. If anyone loves the world, love for the Father[a] is not in them. 16 For everything in the world—the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life—comes not from the Father but from the world. 17 The world and its desires pass away, but whoever does the will of God lives forever. Opening Prayer When danger draws near, a warning is in order. And the greater the danger, the more vital the warning. Let me share a story from a long-time pastor and President of Dallas Theological Seminary, Chuck Swindoll. I will share it in the first person as he did. /When I think of warnings, my mind goes back over sixty years to when I found myself standing on the deck of a massive troopship, seeing the city of Yokohama, Japan, in the distance, just across the Tokyo Bay. Our ship was slowly snaking its way through the bay because there were still some naval mines lurking beneath those waters—leftovers from World War II. As the pilot was guiding us carefully, a full colonel called some thirty-five hundred Marines to an assembly. He called us together to give us a warning. Great danger drew near. Not the physical danger of the naval mines. Those could be easily navigated. He had other dangers in mind … dangers lurking not in Tokyo Bay but in the streets of Yokohama, where thousands of pent-up Marines were about to be unleashed. “All of you, listen up,” he said. “For many of you, you will be the foreigner for the first time in your lives. You're going to be walking in an area you've never walked before. You'll be among people who speak a language you've never spoken before. You'll be...

Suffering is a part of God's path to glory. But Christians rightfully long for the day when suffering will cease. We groan along with creation for Christ to return and restore all things. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll more about the “groaning” found in Romans 8. Learn how the future and eternal glory awaiting the Christian far surpasses the agony of present suffering. Hope, wait, and pray with eager expectation. Trust in the Spirit's support in your suffering!

Suffering is a part of God's path to glory. But Christians rightfully long for the day when suffering will cease. We groan along with creation for Christ to return and restore all things. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll more about the “groaning” found in Romans 8. Learn how the future and eternal glory awaiting the Christian far surpasses the agony of present suffering. Hope, wait, and pray with eager expectation. Trust in the Spirit's support in your suffering!

Paul desires for all Christians to experience God's leading and fearless intimacy with Him every day. While not always easy, choosing obedience and Spirit-led living brings blessing. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach how a Spirit-controlled mind-set leads to abundant life (Romans 8). Examine the changes that occur when the Holy Spirit is in control of your life. Give God full control. Prioritize obedience and let Him sanctify you.

Paul desires for all Christians to experience God's leading and fearless intimacy with Him every day. While not always easy, choosing obedience and Spirit-led living brings blessing. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach how a Spirit-controlled mind-set leads to abundant life (Romans 8). Examine the changes that occur when the Holy Spirit is in control of your life. Give God full control. Prioritize obedience and let Him sanctify you.

According to the apostle Paul, “Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace” (Romans 8:6). In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll compares a life of walking by the flesh versus walking by the Spirit. By surrendering control to the Holy Spirit, believers can live free from sin and the influence of their fleshly desires. Learn the great truths of Romans 8 that will comfort you and encourage you to walk in step with the Spirit at all times. Choose life and peace today!

According to the apostle Paul, “Letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace” (Romans 8:6). In this message, Pastor Chuck Swindoll compares a life of walking by the flesh versus walking by the Spirit. By surrendering control to the Holy Spirit, believers can live free from sin and the influence of their fleshly desires. Learn the great truths of Romans 8 that will comfort you and encourage you to walk in step with the Spirit at all times. Choose life and peace today!

Journey into the refreshment of Romans 8 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. After learning about sin, the law, and the wretchedness of humankind, this chapter comes like a breath of clean, cool mountain air. If you feel condemned or hopeless, then tune in to this encouraging message. Explore your security in Christ and the Spirit's empowerment in your life. Experience the freedom that comes from surrendering to God and walking with His Spirit!

Journey into the refreshment of Romans 8 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. After learning about sin, the law, and the wretchedness of humankind, this chapter comes like a breath of clean, cool mountain air. If you feel condemned or hopeless, then tune in to this encouraging message. Explore your security in Christ and the Spirit's empowerment in your life. Experience the freedom that comes from surrendering to God and walking with His Spirit!

It's impossible to ignore our sin. Our flesh continually battles the new nature given to us in Christ. While our internal struggle can feel discouraging, there is hope for victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Further explore sin and the law from Romans 7 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Discover why Christians still battle sin after trusting in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Learn the truth you need to accept. Embrace the realistic portrait of a struggling Christian. Pursue new life in Christ, even as you fight against sin and your flesh.

It's impossible to ignore our sin. Our flesh continually battles the new nature given to us in Christ. While our internal struggle can feel discouraging, there is hope for victory through Jesus Christ our Lord. Further explore sin and the law from Romans 7 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Discover why Christians still battle sin after trusting in Jesus Christ as their Lord and Savior. Learn the truth you need to accept. Embrace the realistic portrait of a struggling Christian. Pursue new life in Christ, even as you fight against sin and your flesh.

Believers have been freed from the power and control of sin. They have a new master named Jesus and the joy of fellowship with God today—an eternal kind of life, now. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on sin, grace, and sanctification from Romans 6. Whose slave are you? Enjoy the abundant life offered in Christ today!

Believers have been freed from the power and control of sin. They have a new master named Jesus and the joy of fellowship with God today—an eternal kind of life, now. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach on sin, grace, and sanctification from Romans 6. Whose slave are you? Enjoy the abundant life offered in Christ today!

So often Christians resign themselves to living as slaves of sin. They don't realize the Great Emancipator, Jesus, has liberated them to live free from sin and under grace. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a message on Romans 6. Embrace your freedom in Christ. Refuse to yield to sin and, instead, offer yourself to God as an instrument for righteousness. You are free! Live by that truth.

So often Christians resign themselves to living as slaves of sin. They don't realize the Great Emancipator, Jesus, has liberated them to live free from sin and under grace. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a message on Romans 6. Embrace your freedom in Christ. Refuse to yield to sin and, instead, offer yourself to God as an instrument for righteousness. You are free! Live by that truth.

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden, “King Sin” and “Queen Death” have mercilessly ruled over humans. Adam left us in death, but Christ conquered death. He offers us life through the gift of His righteousness. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll more about the entrance of sin and death that spread to all humanity. Compare Adam and Christ to better understand sin, death, the law, and grace (Romans 5). Take heart—grace abounds. Grace reigns!

Since the fall of Adam and Eve in the garden, “King Sin” and “Queen Death” have mercilessly ruled over humans. Adam left us in death, but Christ conquered death. He offers us life through the gift of His righteousness. Discover with Pastor Chuck Swindoll more about the entrance of sin and death that spread to all humanity. Compare Adam and Christ to better understand sin, death, the law, and grace (Romans 5). Take heart—grace abounds. Grace reigns!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1