Podcast appearances and mentions of Chuck Swindoll

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!

(This message was originally aired on June 21, 2020.)It's sometimes a confusing issue to figure out how God sovereignly works His will through closed or open doors. A closed door may open up incredible experiences and results we never expected. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

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.

For more information on the Franklin TN chapter of the New Canaan Society, go here: https://newcanaansociety.org/franklin/ Steve Cummings, founder of Bringing Kingdom, has a passion for helping men fully realize their true identity as beloved sons and live out of it daily. He's been doing it for over 30 years, and as an extension of this passion, he's also helping to restart the Atlanta chapter of NCS. Steve spent 16 years as a radio producer for such programs as “Breakpoint” with Chuck Colson and “Insight for Living” with Chuck Swindoll. Currently he's employed with Redeemer City to City, which was co-founded by Tim Keller. He and his wife Julia are the hosts of The Parent Pivot Podcast, which helps parents of adult children pivot from parenting to partnering.

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!

(This message was originally delivered on June 7, 2020.)Return to that remarkable time in the first century A.D. when thousands of complete strangers were transformed into a close-knit community devoted to the same spiritual priorities. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.lightsource.com/donate/1447/29

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.

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

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

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

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

The more time we spend with God the more we become intimately acquainted with Him. The Christian life keeps getting better and better as we learn to dwell in God's “country” of grace. In this message on Romans 5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll discusses how a Christian's life should be marked by triumphant joy. Rejoicing allows you to live above your circumstances. Enjoy the benefits of salvation—peace with God, grace, and joy. Discover how to rejoice in hope, in suffering, and in God!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

The more time we spend with God the more we become intimately acquainted with Him. The Christian life keeps getting better and better as we learn to dwell in God's “country” of grace. In this message on Romans 5, Pastor Chuck Swindoll discusses how a Christian's life should be marked by triumphant joy. Rejoicing allows you to live above your circumstances. Enjoy the benefits of salvation—peace with God, grace, and joy. Discover how to rejoice in hope, in suffering, and in God!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Romans 4:20 says, “Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.” He was fully convinced of God's faithfulness, that God would do what He said. Dig deeply into Abraham's story with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Discover how faith is based on knowledge and strengthened in waiting. Trust in the promises of God!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Romans 4:20 says, “Abraham never wavered in believing God's promise. In fact, his faith grew stronger, and in this he brought glory to God.” He was fully convinced of God's faithfulness, that God would do what He said. Dig deeply into Abraham's story with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Discover how faith is based on knowledge and strengthened in waiting. Trust in the promises of God!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Even though we have sinned and will keep on sinning, God has declared us as righteous. How? We are justified by faith in Christ. Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll how Abraham's and David's lives demonstrate that justification comes by faith apart from works and the law (Romans 4:1–13). Take hold of grace and thank God for His righteousness gifted to you by faith in Christ!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Even though we have sinned and will keep on sinning, God has declared us as righteous. How? We are justified by faith in Christ. Learn with Pastor Chuck Swindoll how Abraham's and David's lives demonstrate that justification comes by faith apart from works and the law (Romans 4:1–13). Take hold of grace and thank God for His righteousness gifted to you by faith in Christ!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

The gift of grace through Jesus Christ is the ultimate display of love. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unpacks Paul's teaching on the gospel in Romans 3:21–31. Tune in to learn about God's gift of grace and how He transfers Christ's righteousness to our spiritual account. Marvel at the wonderfully good news of the gospel. Respond with faith!

The gift of grace through Jesus Christ is the ultimate display of love. Pastor Chuck Swindoll unpacks Paul's teaching on the gospel in Romans 3:21–31. Tune in to learn about God's gift of grace and how He transfers Christ's righteousness to our spiritual account. Marvel at the wonderfully good news of the gospel. Respond with faith!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Like an attorney in a courtroom, Paul responded to objections from religious Jews and presented his case against humanity. He proved the pervasiveness of sin with logic and the Old Testament Scriptures. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a look at Romans 3. Examine our lifeless condition without Christ and assess the situation for yourself. There is only one hope for a dead person, only one solution for sin: Jesus Christ!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

Like an attorney in a courtroom, Paul responded to objections from religious Jews and presented his case against humanity. He proved the pervasiveness of sin with logic and the Old Testament Scriptures. Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll in a look at Romans 3. Examine our lifeless condition without Christ and assess the situation for yourself. There is only one hope for a dead person, only one solution for sin: Jesus Christ!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

The Christian life is about cultivating your relationship with Christ, not running on a religious treadmill. Pastor Chuck Swindoll discusses how “religion” is a counterfeit for genuine spiritual growth. He unpacks the traditions and works that the Jews relied on instead of faith in the Messiah (Romans 2). Instead of trusting in your good works or religious activities, seek Christ and trust Him. Don't add to what Christ has already accomplished. Cling to the cross!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

The Christian life is about cultivating your relationship with Christ, not running on a religious treadmill. Pastor Chuck Swindoll discusses how “religion” is a counterfeit for genuine spiritual growth. He unpacks the traditions and works that the Jews relied on instead of faith in the Messiah (Romans 2). Instead of trusting in your good works or religious activities, seek Christ and trust Him. Don't add to what Christ has already accomplished. Cling to the cross!

Romans: The Christian's Constitution, Volume 1

We're all stuck in a spiritual jail with no way out. Our depravity makes us all guilty and without excuse before God. Romans 2 focuses on the righteous judgment of God. Pastor Chuck Swindoll teaches that God alone knows the hearts of all people. He is the righteous judge, not us. Acknowledge your need for a Savior. Stand before Him in humility. Instead of judging others, lean on the grace of God!