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1 Samuel 13–15 The Bible includes many examples of leaders who started strong but ended weak. Journey through scenes from the life of Saul—the king who refused to bow (1 Samuel 13–15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach about a leader who took others too seriously while not taking God seriously enough. Find four reminders for all who walk with God. Take Him seriously!

1 Samuel 13-15 / February 4-6, 2026 When Saul became king, he was “little in his own eyes” (see 1 Sam. 15:17), but some time later all that changed drastically. The erosion of his character left him proud, impatient, and downright rebellious…a man who refused to bow even to the Lord his God. A serious failure and well worth our attention. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 13–15 The Bible includes many examples of leaders who started strong but ended weak. Journey through scenes from the life of Saul—the king who refused to bow (1 Samuel 13–15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach about a leader who took others too seriously while not taking God seriously enough. Find four reminders for all who walk with God. Take Him seriously!

1 Samuel 13-15 / February 4-6, 2026 When Saul became king, he was “little in his own eyes” (see 1 Sam. 15:17), but some time later all that changed drastically. The erosion of his character left him proud, impatient, and downright rebellious…a man who refused to bow even to the Lord his God. A serious failure and well worth our attention. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 13–15 The Bible includes many examples of leaders who started strong but ended weak. Journey through scenes from the life of Saul—the king who refused to bow (1 Samuel 13–15). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach about a leader who took others too seriously while not taking God seriously enough. Find four reminders for all who walk with God. Take Him seriously!

1 Samuel 13-15 / February 4-6, 2026 When Saul became king, he was “little in his own eyes” (see 1 Sam. 15:17), but some time later all that changed drastically. The erosion of his character left him proud, impatient, and downright rebellious…a man who refused to bow even to the Lord his God. A serious failure and well worth our attention. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 13-15 / February 4-6, 2026 When Saul became king, he was “little in his own eyes” (see 1 Sam. 15:17), but some time later all that changed drastically. The erosion of his character left him proud, impatient, and downright rebellious…a man who refused to bow even to the Lord his God. A serious failure and well worth our attention. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 3:1–18 God gave one of the most severe warnings, recorded in Scripture, to a child. Witness with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the disintegration of a family, God's warning, and their responses. Learn the four signs of domestic disintegration from the life of Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 3. Evaluate your own family life. In what areas could you grow? Commit to obedience to God and thoughtfulness with your family!

1 Samuel 3:1-18 / February 2-3, 2026 The boy Samuel heard God's voice in the middle of the night. Have you ever wondered why God spoke to him? Or what God said that night? The scene may be familiar, but what it represents is not. It is a message as relevant today as it was when the Lord first spoke it. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 3:1–18 God gave one of the most severe warnings, recorded in Scripture, to a child. Witness with Pastor Chuck Swindoll the disintegration of a family, God's warning, and their responses. Learn the four signs of domestic disintegration from the life of Eli and his sons in 1 Samuel 3. Evaluate your own family life. In what areas could you grow? Commit to obedience to God and thoughtfulness with your family!

1 Samuel 3:1-18 / February 2-3, 2026 The boy Samuel heard God's voice in the middle of the night. Have you ever wondered why God spoke to him? Or what God said that night? The scene may be familiar, but what it represents is not. It is a message as relevant today as it was when the Lord first spoke it. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Samuel 3:1-18 / February 2-3, 2026 The boy Samuel heard God's voice in the middle of the night. Have you ever wondered why God spoke to him? Or what God said that night? The scene may be familiar, but what it represents is not. It is a message as relevant today as it was when the Lord first spoke it. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Joshua 7 The volatility and pressure of hidden sin breaks the human heart. Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll through the victory and defeat of the Israelites in Joshua 7. Learn the consequences of hidden “sin in the camp.” Sin grieves God's heart. Deal with your sin swiftly and thoroughly. Lead like Joshua with courage, faith, and a desire to obey God!

Joshua 7 / January 29-30, 2026 Two things make Achan's story especially sad. First, it occurred so suddenly on the heels of an incredible victory—the miraculous invasion of Jericho. And second, it resulted in a devastating toll on so many others. One man—a single, isolated individual—deliberately chose to disobey, yet numerous innocent victims fell in the wake of his sin, bringing calamity to a nation. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Joshua 7 The volatility and pressure of hidden sin breaks the human heart. Journey with Pastor Chuck Swindoll through the victory and defeat of the Israelites in Joshua 7. Learn the consequences of hidden “sin in the camp.” Sin grieves God's heart. Deal with your sin swiftly and thoroughly. Lead like Joshua with courage, faith, and a desire to obey God!

Joshua 7 / January 29-30, 2026 Two things make Achan's story especially sad. First, it occurred so suddenly on the heels of an incredible victory—the miraculous invasion of Jericho. And second, it resulted in a devastating toll on so many others. One man—a single, isolated individual—deliberately chose to disobey, yet numerous innocent victims fell in the wake of his sin, bringing calamity to a nation. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Joshua 7 / January 29-30, 2026 Two things make Achan's story especially sad. First, it occurred so suddenly on the heels of an incredible victory—the miraculous invasion of Jericho. And second, it resulted in a devastating toll on so many others. One man—a single, isolated individual—deliberately chose to disobey, yet numerous innocent victims fell in the wake of his sin, bringing calamity to a nation. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Selections from Genesis 25–28 In Genesis 25–28, we find the story of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. Their “war” with one another grows because of parental favoritism and leads to lifelong consequences for many. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll three lingering lessons from Esau's life. As you study his story, you'll uncover truths about instant gratification, family dynamics, and more. Reject favoritism in your family. Invest in your children and reap the benefits!

Genesis 25:20-34, 26:34-35, 27:5-46, 28:1-9, Romans 15:4 / January 26-28, 2026 Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Ripped off by his brother and rejected by his family, he couldn't win, no matter how hard he tried. As we shall soon discover, the Bible pulls no punches. And you may find several places in this story where you can identify with Esau, “the son who couldn't win.” From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Selections from Genesis 25–28 In Genesis 25–28, we find the story of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. Their “war” with one another grows because of parental favoritism and leads to lifelong consequences for many. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll three lingering lessons from Esau's life. As you study his story, you'll uncover truths about instant gratification, family dynamics, and more. Reject favoritism in your family. Invest in your children and reap the benefits!

Genesis 25:20-34, 26:34-35, 27:5-46, 28:1-9, Romans 15:4 / January 26-28, 2026 Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Ripped off by his brother and rejected by his family, he couldn't win, no matter how hard he tried. As we shall soon discover, the Bible pulls no punches. And you may find several places in this story where you can identify with Esau, “the son who couldn't win.” From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Selections from Genesis 25–28 In Genesis 25–28, we find the story of twin brothers, Jacob and Esau. Their “war” with one another grows because of parental favoritism and leads to lifelong consequences for many. Explore with Pastor Chuck Swindoll three lingering lessons from Esau's life. As you study his story, you'll uncover truths about instant gratification, family dynamics, and more. Reject favoritism in your family. Invest in your children and reap the benefits!

Genesis 25:20-34, 26:34-35, 27:5-46, 28:1-9, Romans 15:4 / January 26-28, 2026 Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Ripped off by his brother and rejected by his family, he couldn't win, no matter how hard he tried. As we shall soon discover, the Bible pulls no punches. And you may find several places in this story where you can identify with Esau, “the son who couldn't win.” From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Genesis 25:20-34, 26:34-35, 27:5-46, 28:1-9, Romans 15:4 / January 26-28, 2026 Though a twin, he was quite the opposite of his younger brother and ultimately became the heartache of the family. Ripped off by his brother and rejected by his family, he couldn't win, no matter how hard he tried. As we shall soon discover, the Bible pulls no punches. And you may find several places in this story where you can identify with Esau, “the son who couldn't win.” From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

1 Peter 5:8–9 The Christian walk requires saints with firm faith and a strong resolve to resist the adversary. After all, he “prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he encourages weary believers with truth found in the Psalms and 1 Peter 5:8–9. Whatever your circumstances, know that you are not alone. Seek to glorify the Lord as you resolve to walk in purity for the sake of Christ.

Selected Scriptures / January 22-23, 2026 Courage is just another word for inner strength. God's Medal of Honour winners are made in secret, because our most courageous acts occur down deep inside, away from the view of the general public. That takes courage. It takes a strong resolve. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

1 Peter 5:8–9 The Christian walk requires saints with firm faith and a strong resolve to resist the adversary. After all, he “prowls around like a roaring lion, looking for someone to devour” (1 Peter 5:8). Join Pastor Chuck Swindoll as he encourages weary believers with truth found in the Psalms and 1 Peter 5:8–9. Whatever your circumstances, know that you are not alone. Seek to glorify the Lord as you resolve to walk in purity for the sake of Christ.

Selected Scriptures / January 22-23, 2026 Courage is just another word for inner strength. God's Medal of Honour winners are made in secret, because our most courageous acts occur down deep inside, away from the view of the general public. That takes courage. It takes a strong resolve. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

1 Corinthians 6:15–20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 First Thessalonians 4:3 declares, “God's will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.” How challenging it is to pursue holiness in our world. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the spiral toward sexual promiscuity, the consequences in the aftermath, and the steps toward freedom from bondage. God calls believers to pursue holiness because He has our good at heart. Renew your commitment to sexual purity today!

Selected Scriptures / January 19-21, 2026 To speak of sexual purity in a society like ours may seem futile and may make us the object of jokes and scorn, but we must. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

1 Corinthians 6:15–20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 First Thessalonians 4:3 declares, “God's will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.” How challenging it is to pursue holiness in our world. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the spiral toward sexual promiscuity, the consequences in the aftermath, and the steps toward freedom from bondage. God calls believers to pursue holiness because He has our good at heart. Renew your commitment to sexual purity today!

Selected Scriptures / January 19-21, 2026 To speak of sexual purity in a society like ours may seem futile and may make us the object of jokes and scorn, but we must. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

1 Corinthians 6:15–20; 1 Thessalonians 4:1–8 First Thessalonians 4:3 declares, “God's will is for you to be holy, so stay away from all sexual sin.” How challenging it is to pursue holiness in our world. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll discuss the spiral toward sexual promiscuity, the consequences in the aftermath, and the steps toward freedom from bondage. God calls believers to pursue holiness because He has our good at heart. Renew your commitment to sexual purity today!

Selected Scriptures / January 19-21, 2026 To speak of sexual purity in a society like ours may seem futile and may make us the object of jokes and scorn, but we must. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard” (Romans 3:23). But God's grace moves toward sinners. If you have had an abortion or encouraged someone else to do so, then this message is for you! Pastor Chuck Swindoll offers comfort and hope for those facing the regret and shame of their decisions. Take heart! While people still face sin's consequences, God can graciously free them from the bondage of sin's guilt and shame so that they can walk in His mercy and grace.

Selected Scriptures / January 15-16, 2026 What do we say to the woman who has already gotten an abortion? How can we help the person who advised a friend or relative to abort her child? This is the flip side of a crucial issue and cannot be ignored. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

“For everyone has sinned; we all fall short of God's glorious standard” (Romans 3:23). But God's grace moves toward sinners. If you have had an abortion or encouraged someone else to do so, then this message is for you! Pastor Chuck Swindoll offers comfort and hope for those facing the regret and shame of their decisions. Take heart! While people still face sin's consequences, God can graciously free them from the bondage of sin's guilt and shame so that they can walk in His mercy and grace.

Selected Scriptures / January 15-16, 2026 What do we say to the woman who has already gotten an abortion? How can we help the person who advised a friend or relative to abort her child? This is the flip side of a crucial issue and cannot be ignored. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

Thousands of years ago, King David penned the words, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb” (Psalm 139:13). Scripture speaks with authority about the sanctity of all life from conception to the grave. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach various passages from the Bible that help us think through the topic of abortion. Gain courage and conviction as you stand for truth and the value of human life!

Selected Scriptures / January 13-14, 2026 Abortion will be in the forefront of our nation's political and legal future for years to come. Essentially, however, it is not merely a political or legal issue, but a moral one, with deeply spiritual overtones. Because this is true, we need to be alert, informed, and concerned. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

Thousands of years ago, King David penned the words, “You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother's womb” (Psalm 139:13). Scripture speaks with authority about the sanctity of all life from conception to the grave. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll teach various passages from the Bible that help us think through the topic of abortion. Gain courage and conviction as you stand for truth and the value of human life!

Selected Scriptures / January 13-14, 2026 Abortion will be in the forefront of our nation's political and legal future for years to come. Essentially, however, it is not merely a political or legal issue, but a moral one, with deeply spiritual overtones. Because this is true, we need to be alert, informed, and concerned. From the Series: The Sanctity of Life...The Inescapable Issue read more

Genesis 22:1–14 God loves to work in seemingly impossible situations. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll preach from Genesis 22. Discover what you can learn from God's test of Abraham's faith. What person, possession, occupation, or dream are you clinging to with closed fists? Release it to God in simple obedience. Trust Him to take care of you as you hold everything loosely!

Genesis 22:1-14 / January 9-12, 2026 Letting go is always difficult. And the closer we are to the thing (or person) being released, the more difficult it is to let go. We must hold everything loosely. Some of the most poignant examples of letting go come in the context of parent-child relationships. Upon receiving God's command to offer his son as a sacrifice, Abraham let Isaac go and obeyed without resistance, illustrating his allegiance to God above all. From the Series: Fascinating Stories of Forgotten Lives: Rediscovering Some Old Testament Characters read more

Genesis 22:1–14 God loves to work in seemingly impossible situations. Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll preach from Genesis 22. Discover what you can learn from God's test of Abraham's faith. What person, possession, occupation, or dream are you clinging to with closed fists? Release it to God in simple obedience. Trust Him to take care of you as you hold everything loosely!

Genesis 4:1–15 Jealousy, anger, and murder have existed from the beginning. We see them in the first few pages of the Bible. How Christians handle their emotions and temptations toward sin matters. Dig deep into Genesis 4 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Face the reality of hatred and sin by examining the tragedy of Cain and Abel. Refuse to tolerate jealousy and unrestrained anger. Release it to God. His way provides the way out—take it!

Genesis 4:1–15 Jealousy, anger, and murder have existed from the beginning. We see them in the first few pages of the Bible. How Christians handle their emotions and temptations toward sin matters. Dig deep into Genesis 4 with Pastor Chuck Swindoll. Face the reality of hatred and sin by examining the tragedy of Cain and Abel. Refuse to tolerate jealousy and unrestrained anger. Release it to God. His way provides the way out—take it!

2 Samuel 23; 1 Chronicles 11–12 Behind every great leader are a few invaluable individuals serving without recognition, but with purpose toward a common goal. Learn from Pastor Chuck Swindoll the four unwritten rules of true servants by examining the lives of David's mighty men recorded in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11–12. Evaluate your role, attitude, and pursuits. Who is getting the glory? Lean into Christlike humility and joy today!

2 Samuel 23; 1 Chronicles 11–12 Behind every great leader are a few invaluable individuals serving without recognition, but with purpose toward a common goal. Learn from Pastor Chuck Swindoll the four unwritten rules of true servants by examining the lives of David's mighty men recorded in 2 Samuel 23 and 1 Chronicles 11–12. Evaluate your role, attitude, and pursuits. Who is getting the glory? Lean into Christlike humility and joy today!

Luke 9:22-25 A new year stretches ahead of you—twelve months of fresh possibilities! What does Jesus consider essential for you this year? Listen as Pastor Chuck Swindoll lays out Jesus' three “musts” for every disciple from Luke 9:22–25. Deny yourself—desire only God's will. Take up your cross—be ready to suffer for His sake. Follow Jesus—do whatever He commands. Jesus said, “If you give up your life for my sake, you will save it” (Luke 9:24). Make Jesus' “musts” your mottos, and you'll discover what real living is all about.