Podcasts about life giving

In this recap episode of Being Human, hosts Steve and Lisa Cuss explore how God's kingdom expands through mental health ministry and spiritual formation. They highlight innovative church-based counseling models, including a "clinic in a box" concept, and community mental health collectives. The episode features interviews with clinical counselor Alex Thompson and Doug McKelvie, writer of the Every Moment Holy liturgy series. They discuss how ancient prayers provide grounding for modern struggles. Steve and Lisa also share personal stories of global ministry encounters, life-giving habits, and the power of liturgical prayer to connect believers across generations and cultures. Episode Resources: Learn about: Women Leaders Alliance Build your Life Giving List Partner with Cumberland Counseling Centers Douglas McKelvey's Every Moment Holy Douglas McKelvey's Every Moment Holy: Rites of Passage Book of Common Prayer (online version) Thomas Keating's contemplative prayer Explore the Hope Collective More from Alexandra Thompson: More about Alexandra Thompson, LCSW More from Douglas McKelvey: Every Moment Holy Website Every Moment Holy Liturgy Downloads Every Moment Holy Live Experience Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders Capable Life Newsletter Get the Assets & Liabilities pdf and the Life Giving List Join Steve at an Upcoming Intensive Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

God offers to renew, refuel, recharge, reinvigorate and remind us that we are God's. Scripture: Mark 2:23-28

Jesus calls His followers “the light of the world.” But what does that actually mean, and what can keep others from seeing Jesus in our lives?In this message, Pastor Ken McIntyre looks at Matthew 5 and reminds us that we don't create the light ourselves. Jesus is the source, and our lives are meant to point others toward Him. The question isn't how to make ourselves shine brighter, but what might be covering the light God has placed in us.

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What if your spiritual practice didn't require another elaborate ritual, expensive collection of crystals, or unchecked box on your already-overwhelming to-do list? In this episode of Wild & Waking, I'm joined by Molly Donlan—author of Mundane Magic: A Lazy Witch's Guide to Hacking Your Brain, Building a Daily Practice, and Getting Stuff Done and co-host of the Demystify Magic and Science of Reiki podcasts—to explore how we can weave magic into the ordinary tasks we're already doing every day.At the heart of Molly's work is a beautifully simple idea: your spiritual practice does not need to become one more thing you feel guilty about neglecting. Mundane magic invites us to transform washing dishes, folding laundry, mopping floors, clearing clutter, and tending our homes into accessible rituals for mindfulness, intention, nervous-system regulation, and connection. These practices are designed for real people, real schedules, and even the squiggliest ADHD brain days—when your energy is low, life is chaotic, and the bar needs to be low enough to trip over.Together, we unpack why discipline and self-criticism rarely create sustainable change, how perfectionism and purity culture can sneak into spiritual spaces, and why making something simpler does not make it less meaningful or magical. This conversation is an invitation to stop performing your spiritual practice, release the pressure to do it all, and begin noticing the sacredness already woven through your everyday life… because when you learn to find a nugget of magic in the mundane, your entire life can become a ritual.In this episode, we explore:How Molly evolved from a skeptic of all things “woo” into a Reiki practitioner, witch, spiritual teacher, and bestselling authorThe science behind Reiki, energy healing, mindfulness, and other magical practicesWhy understanding the nervous system can make spiritual practices feel more accessible and effectiveWhat “mundane magic” means and how to find magic in everyday life and how to turn washing dishes, folding laundry, cleaning, decluttering, and other household chores into spiritual ritualsADHD-friendly spiritual practices designed for low-energy days and “squiggly brains”Why discipline, shame, and self-criticism rarely create sustainable habits or meaningful changeHow novelty, intention, and dopamine can make dreaded chores easier and more enjoyableThe ways perfectionism, capitalism, patriarchy, and purity culture can infiltrate spiritualityWhy your spiritual practice should support your life instead of becoming another place to performDeconstructing cultural beliefs about witchcraft, magic, darkness, and what it means to call yourself a witch and how choosing your own labels can become an act of authenticity, identity reclamation, and personal powerHow retraining your brain to notice moments of magic can change the way you experience your home, relationships, work, and everyday lifeGiving yourself permission to grow publicly without needing to appear fully healed, certain, or “finished”How finding supportive spiritual community can become a catalyst for self-discovery and personal growthBe sure to hit subscribe so you never miss the latest episode!Connect with Molly:Download Molly's free Mundane Magic meditationsExplore Molly's websiteLearn more about Mundane MagicFollow Molly on InstagramFollow Molly on TikTokWatch Molly on YouTubeConnect with Emily:Website: www.EmilyReuschel.comInstagram: @emilyreuschelFacebook: Emily ReuschelLinkedIn: Emily ReuschelJoin my Book Insiders List: Sign up here!Resources and Links:Sign up here to get the inside scoop to my book writing journey!Book me as a speaker for your next event - email inquiries to emilyreuschel@gmail.com or schedule a call hereWild & Waking – Produced by Jill Carr Podcasting | Learn MoreMentioned in this episode:Join Emily and Kelsey Anderson for VeilFall, an intimate Samhain and Full Hunter's Moon women's retreat happening October 23–26, 2026, at Blue Star Retreat Center in Columbia Falls, Montana, near Glacier National Park. Click below to explore the full retreat experience and register: VeilFall

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Spending time with the Bible helps us develop life-sustaining roots for our lives and faith. Scripture: Psalm 1:1-6

This sermon examines the prophetic call for Judah and surrounding nations to submit to Babylonian rule as an act of obedience to God's sovereign will. It contrasts the false assurance of immediate restoration offered by false prophets with Jeremiah's warning that a seventy-year exile is necessary for spiritual formation and eventual blessing. The message emphasizes that while the yoke of foreign domination is harsh, it is ultimately life-giving because it aligns with God's purpose to discipline His people and fulfill His promises. The preacher connects this historical context to the Christian life, urging believers to reject false hope and instead submit to the easy and light yoke of Jesus Christ. This submission leads not to defeat, but to true rest, joy, and participation in the eternal kingdom of God.

This sermon examines the prophetic call for Judah and surrounding nations to submit to Babylonian rule as an act of obedience to God's sovereign will. It contrasts the false assurance of immediate restoration offered by false prophets with Jeremiah's warning that a seventy-year exile is necessary for spiritual formation and eventual blessing. The message emphasizes that while the yoke of foreign domination is harsh, it is ultimately life-giving because it aligns with God's purpose to discipline His people and fulfill His promises. The preacher connects this historical context to the Christian life, urging believers to reject false hope and instead submit to the easy and light yoke of Jesus Christ. This submission leads not to defeat, but to true rest, joy, and participation in the eternal kingdom of God.

Fear can take over when life feels uncertain, overwhelming, or completely out of our control. In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Psalm 46 and three reasons we don't have to live in fear: God is our refuge, God is our strength, and God is our ever-present help in trouble.We're reminded that God doesn't promise a trouble-free life, but He does promise that we never face trouble alone. Whatever fear you're carrying, you can be still, trust Him, and remember that God is faithful.

"Saint Helen, the mother of Saint Constantine the Great, when she was already advanced in years, undertook, in her great piety, the hardships of a journey to Jerusalem in search of the Cross, about the year 325. A temple to Aphrodite had been raised up by the Emperor Hadrian upon Golgotha, to defile and cover with oblivion the place where the saving Passion had been suffered. The venerable Helen had the statue of Aphrodite destroyed, and the earth removed, revealing the Tomb of our Lord, and three crosses. Of these, it was believed that one must be that of our Lord, the other two of the thieves crucified with Him; but Saint Helen was at a loss which one might be the Wood of our salvation. At the inspiration of Saint Macarius, Archbishop of Jerusalem, a lady of Jerusalem, who was already at the point of death from a certain disease, was brought to touch the crosses, and as soon as she came near to the Cross of our Lord, she was made perfectly whole. Consequently, the precious Cross was lifed on high by Archbishop Macarius of Jerusalem; as he stood on the ambo, and when the people beheld it, they cried out, "Lord, have mercy." It should be noted that after its discovery, a portion of the venerable Cross was taken to Constantinople as a blessing. The rest was left in Jerusalem in the magnificent church built by Saint Helen, until the year 614. At that time, the Persians plundered Palestine and took the Cross to their own country (See Jan. 22, Saint Anastasius the Persian). Later, in the year 628, Emperor Heraclius set out on a military campaign, retrieved the Cross, and after bringing it to Constantinople, himself escorted it back to Jerusalem, where he restored it to its place." (Great Horologion) A fast is kept today, whatever the day of the week.

Relationships require more than good intentions; we pray to stay in conversation with God. Scripture: Luke 11:1-13

What do you do when life hits a wall and nothing seems to change? In this message, Pastor Phil Kniesel looks at Lamentations 3 and the honest grief of someone who feels broken, bitter, and hopeless. Yet in the middle of the pain, he chooses to remember what is true about God.When you can't change your circumstances, you can still choose what you call to mind: God loves me. God cares for me. God is faithful. And because those things are still true, there is still hope.

Sabbath is a gift, God given, to delight in.  To ignore its practice, to not enter in, I think, is a sin.  A command, an invitation to rest...

Have you ever WON an argument at home? What exactly did you WIN? What was the PRIZE? When it comes to relationships, the WIN is always the RELATIONSHIP. Romans 12:10 (pg. 1,764) v.10: “Be DEVOTED to one another in LOVE.” “Give HONOR to one another, by ESTEEMING more highly.” v.10: “Be devoted to one another […]

The practices we all have are making something of us. What are our practices making of you? Scripture: Acts 2:42-47

What do you do when you don't know what's next? In the first message of our Bookmarks series, Pastor Phil looks at Proverbs 3:5–6 and what it means to trust God when the path ahead isn't clear.We often want God to show us the whole plan, but He may simply be asking us to take the next step. As we learn to trust, surrender, submit, and obey, we discover that God's direction is often found while walking, not waiting. Send us Fan Mail

Join us September 10-11 for the Advancing the Church Equip Conference!Contact us. We'd love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:09) Setting up the conversation—1 Thessalonians 5:14 and Categories in the Church(04:00) Metaphor: Buckets with Holes vs. Buckets with Solid Bottoms(07:19) Identifying the Weak, Faint‑Hearted, and Idle(09:01) Dangers of Ignoring or Being Consumed by Weak Sheep(11:16) When Investment Bears Fruit vs. Feels Wasted(14:21) Admonish, Encourage, Help – Three Pastoral Approaches(18:27) Setting Boundaries and Bringing Others into Care(21:50) Non‑Compliance, Coddling, and Loving Admonishment(25:08) Life‑Giving vs. Life‑Draining Meetings for Pastors(29:00) Distinguishing Truly Weak from Resistant and Bitter(31:24) Final Exhortations, Two Quotes from Mentors, and Closing Prayer

Join us September 10-11 for the Advancing the Church Equip Conference!Contact us. We'd love to serve youGive financially to support the work of helping pastors thriveWrite a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify(02:09) Setting up the conversation—1 Thessalonians 5:14 and Categories in the Church(04:00) Metaphor: Buckets with Holes vs. Buckets with Solid Bottoms(07:19) Identifying the Weak, Faint‑Hearted, and Idle(09:01) Dangers of Ignoring or Being Consumed by Weak Sheep(11:16) When Investment Bears Fruit vs. Feels Wasted(14:21) Admonish, Encourage, Help – Three Pastoral Approaches(18:27) Setting Boundaries and Bringing Others into Care(21:50) Non‑Compliance, Coddling, and Loving Admonishment(25:08) Life‑Giving vs. Life‑Draining Meetings for Pastors(29:00) Distinguishing Truly Weak from Resistant and Bitter(31:24) Final Exhortations, Two Quotes from Mentors, and Closing Prayer

Pastor Ken looks at Jesus' Parable of the Ten Minas in Luke 19 and asks an important question: How do you know if you're actually a Christian?Jesus shows us that following Him is about more than simply calling Him Lord. It means wanting Jesus as King and trusting Him with what He has given us. Our time, talents, resources, and opportunities are meant to be put to work for His Kingdom.Send us Fan Mail

Pastor Drew Steele concludes our series in the Ten Commandments, looking at the 10th Commandment, Do no covet.Drew explains the defintion of coveting, the danger of coveting, and how to defeat coveting, with a SECRET of contentment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“In your RELATIONSHIPS with one another, have the same MINDSET as KING Jesus” – Philippians 2:5 All of us take our relationship cues from SOMEBODY. Often, we just realize WHO it is. MUTUAL Submission Ephesians 5:21 (pg. 1,823) v.21: “SUBMIT to ONE ANOTHER out of reverence for Christ.” The message of mutual submission is, ‘I'm […]

This week we celebrate 6 years of the Homeschool Compass Podcast with a bonus series highlighting some of our top episodes. Whether you're just jumping into a new homeschool year or you're well into your homeschool rhythms, we pray these episodes remind you that God is with you and He is working in your homeschool for His glory.Today we will hear from Min Hwang, a Charlotte Mason homeschooling mother of 4 children who makes her home in New Jersey. In this episode, Min reminds us that even on the hard days, even when you feel alone, you are part of an amazing movement of mothers who are cooperating with the Holy Spirit to sow seeds of kingdom impact that will grow for generations to come.You can find show notes for this episode at https://homeschoolcompass.com/best-of-the-podcast-life-giving-motherhood-with-min-hwang/.Thank you for leaving the Homeschool Compass Podcast a star rating and a review in your podcast player. We are incredibly grateful for each and every review!We would love to connect with you outside your podcast player:Follow the Homeschool Compass on Instagram or FacebookDownload free printable resources for your homeschoolBrowse our book listsThis show description may contain affiliate links. Thank you for supporting the Homeschool Compass by shopping through our links!

How does it feel to RECEIVE forgiveness? God doesn't put REQUIREMENTS on our confession to RECEIVE His forgiveness. Forgiveness doesn't mean we let people continue to hurt themselves or others. Forgiveness doesn't mean everything is the same as it was before. How does it feel to OFFER forgiveness? If you want your relationships to be […]

This is the first sermon from our sermon series Knowing Christ and Making Him Known. For more information about Northfield Community Church in Northfield, MN, go to our website - northfieldcc.org.

You cannot FOLLOW Jesus by yourself. Because so much of what Jesus commanded REQUIRES somebody else. “In your RELATIONSHIPS with one another, have the same MINDSET as KING Jesus” – Philippians 2:5 Someone always has to GIVE life, in order for their to BE life in a relationship, right? What did Jesus do to give […]

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In this episode Foghorn Leghorn and Craft Brew Sally talk about what church camp describes as a "Life Giving Sacrifice". After that CBS talks about a lady's Flip tournament she attended and Foghorn talked about a new book that just came out (link below for Pinball: A Quest For Mastery). Also there is discussion of the new stickers that are arriving as we speak. https://schifferbooks.com/products/pinball Craft Brew Sally talks about a new brewery that One Barrel is opening in DePere Wi. FINALLY launched our products on SilverBall Swag - check it out here! https://silverballswag.com/ Hey, why not drop us a line! email directly to ---> PinballJD@gmail.com   Links To Awesome: https://lumberjackjohnnys.com https://silverballswag.com/ https://captaincrazysparadise.com/ https://projectpinball.org/ https://littleshopofgames.com/ https://www.flipnoutpinball.com/

What is it that transforms us to be more like Christ? It is the living and life-giving Word of God. Pastor Nate gives his last message at Heritage with a final reminder and encouragement to be people of the Word who love Jesus, seek His face, and make Him known.--Sermon by Pastor Nate Click--New to Heritage? Want to get more involved? Looking for a Group or Ministry Team? Let us know at https://heritage.ccbchurch.com/goto/forms/6/responses/new--Stay Connected:Website: http://www.hbcmonroe.orgHeritage Facebook: /heritagebaptistchurchmonroe

Fr. Fessio points out the often overlook properties of water that make life possible.

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It's not just a good book full of old stories and genealogies.It is so much more than that. It can refresh a weary soul, give direction to a wanderer and most importantly, be a catalyst of personal connection with your Creator and Heavenly Father. As a child, Angie Baughman received such life-giving sustenance from the Bible throughout the hardships and trauma of life, that she now is a licensed Pastor, Bible Teacher and creator of the Step by Step Bible study method. Today we dive deep into her story and how scripture led to healing encounters with Jesus Christ and so much more.Listen in for:How to hear and engage with the life changinginvitations in the WordHow to hear what God is saying to YOU throughHis WordHow to position yourself to hear and healFavorite quotes:“The Bible isn't just a good book, it's a roadmap for lifeand transformation.” – Tiffany Jo Baker“There comes a time in all of our lives when the Lordinvites us to speak with Him one on one through His Word.” – Angie Baughman“I can tell you what God has said to me through His Word,but I can never tell you what the Lord will say to YOU through His Word.” – Angie Baughman“Reading the Bible isn't the same as studying. It is slowerand different… when you study and go to the original language a lot of times it doesn't mean something different than you think, but almost always it means something more.” – Angie Baughman“I think our spirits are all crying out for it and hungryfor the Word and for connection with the Word. We have hurts, wounds and fears and the answers are in the Bible.” – Angie BaughmanFavorite Scriptures:“I waited patiently for the Lord; he turned to meand heard my cry. He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the Lord and put their trust in him.” – Psalm 40:1-3“So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will notreturn to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.” – Isaiah 55:11To learn more about Angie Baughman and all the things shehas going on, visit her at  https://livesteadyon.com/ and to download her free Step by Step Bible Study Starter Kit go here: https://steadyon.myflodesk.com/stepbystep*Want timely words, resources, and episodes delivered rightto your inbox to help you fuel and fulfill your faith journey? Simply subscribe today to never miss an episode at https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/subscribe (don'tworry, you won't get spam or excessive emails)*If you're looking for perfectly polished people or podcast,this isn't for you.. We're real people, with real good information, and a really great God. Don't miss the next Tiffany Jo Baker Podcast episode as wecontinue to help you GET FREE, LIVE FULL & THANK GOD! You can watch on YouTube and https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/tiffany-jo-baker-podcast or listen in on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite podcast player. Ratings and reviews are like high-fives and “go-girl's” on podcasts. Helping you refresh and refocus so you can do all the thingsyou are called and created to do, my 31 Day Devotional “Soul-Care for Go-Getters” is available on Amazon and my website shop here. ( https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com/go-getters-devo ) As a 3x Surrogate, Speaker, Soul-Care and Success Coach andHoly Spirit-led Strategist, I uplift the soul and success of women like you who are walking out your WHY, so you can birth your God-given dreams at home, online, and in the real world. Find me, @TiffanyJoBaker, on Instagram, Facebookand https://www.tiffanyjobaker.com. I would love to connect with you there!Did you know… The Tiffany Jo Baker Podcast has been named #3 in Feedspot's top 45 soul care podcasts! https://podcast.feedspot.com/soul_care_podcasts/

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Lifegiving words have deep, abiding power. It is through words that we come to understand the truth about the Lord.

TODAY'S TREASUREBut He gives more grace. Therefore, it says, “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”James 4:6 ESVSend us a comment!Support the show

TODAY'S TREASUREEveryone who calls on the name of the Lord will be saved. How, then, can they call on the One they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the One of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? And how can anyone preach unless they are sent? As it is written, “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”Romans 10:13-15Send us a comment!Support the show

TODAY'S TREASURESoon afterward He went on through cities and villages, proclaiming and bringing the good news of the kingdom of God. And the twelve were with Him, and also some women who had been healed of evil spirits and infirmities: Mary, called Magdalene, from whom seven demons had gone out, and Joanna, the wife of Chuza, Herod's household manager, and Susanna, and many others, who provided for them out of their means.Luke 8:1-3 ESVSend us a comment!Support the show

Send your text message - we'd love to hear from you!Kaitlyn covers great Scriptures on the process of us speaking life or death to our current circumstances and the promises of God we are still waiting on. We have a choice; we can work towards or against God's best... what will it be? Listen to more encouraging conversations on the iRefresh Podcast as we share real stories, practical faith, and inspiring testimonies to help you grow closer to God. Subscribe today so you never miss an episode, and join our community of women seeking to live prayer-filled, purposeful lives.

TODAY'S TREASUREJonathan helped David find strength in God. 1 Samuel 23:16Send us a comment!Support the show

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TODAY'S TREASUREA despairing man should have the devotion of his friends, even though he forsakes the fear of the Almighty. But my brothers are as undependable as intermittent streams as the streams that overflow when darkened by thawing ice and swollen with melting snow, but that cease to flow in the dry seasons, and in the heat vanish from their channels. Job 6:14-17Send us a comment!Support the show

What if giving is not losing at all, but investing in what lasts forever? Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:20 to “store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.” That one command reshapes the way we think about money, possessions, and generosity. Wealth can be dangerous when it owns us, but when it is surrendered to God, it can become a powerful tool for eternal good. Randy Alcorn, bestselling author and founder of Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM), has spent decades helping Christians think biblically about money, possessions, generosity, and eternity. His message is both sobering and hopeful: wealth is a test, but it can also become a tool for God's Kingdom. Money Reveals the Heart Money has a powerful influence on our spiritual lives because it reveals what we truly value. Jesus said in Matthew 6:21, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” The way we handle money is not separate from our discipleship. It shows what we trust, what we prioritize, and where our affections are directed. As Alcorn explains, money is not spiritually insignificant. It has power. Either it will serve God, or we will find ourselves serving it. That is why Scripture speaks so directly about the danger of loving money. In 1 Timothy 6:9–10, Paul warns that “those who desire to be rich fall into temptation, into a snare,” and that “the love of money is a root of all kinds of evils.” He goes on to say that some have wandered from the faith and pierced themselves with many griefs. Those are sobering words. Money is a good gift from God. It can provide for needs, bless families, support ministry, and help those who are suffering. But when it becomes the object of our trust or the center of our affections, it competes with God for our hearts. Wealth Is Both a Tool and a Test The danger of wealth is real, but it is not the whole story. Money surrendered to God can be used in deeply meaningful ways. It can help advance the gospel. It can meet practical needs. It can support Bible translation, provide clean water, help rescue those trapped in exploitation, care for the vulnerable, and strengthen the work of the local church. Money is not the source of transformation—God is. But God often uses the resources of His people to accomplish His purposes in the world. That is why faithful stewardship begins with surrender. We come before the Lord and say, “This all belongs to You. What do You want me to do with it?” When wealth is surrendered to God, it loses its grip on our hearts and becomes an opportunity to participate in His redemptive work. Giving Is Investing in Eternity Jesus' command to store up treasures in heaven reframes generosity. Giving is not merely parting with money. It is investing in what lasts. Alcorn compares this to investing in a company. When you own shares, you naturally begin to pay attention. You read the reports. You notice the headlines. Your interest follows your investment. The same principle applies spiritually. When we put our resources toward the things of God, our hearts begin to follow. If we want to care more deeply about our church, missions, the poor, or the work of the gospel, one practical step is to invest our time, energy, and money there. Generosity does not only bless the recipient. It reshapes the giver. It moves our hearts toward the Kingdom of God. Generosity Produces Joy In Acts 20:35, Paul reminds the Ephesian elders of Jesus' words: “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” That does not mean giving is merely a duty. It means generosity leads to joy. The generous life reflects the heart of God, who gives freely and abundantly. Grace itself is rooted in God's giving nature. When we give, we are not simply checking off a spiritual responsibility. We are participating in the generosity of God. That is why giving can loosen anxiety, deepen purpose, and bring joy. The world often defines “the good life” as having more, spending more, and pursuing personal comfort. But Scripture points us toward a better way. In 1 Timothy 6:18–19, Paul urges the wealthy “to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share,” so that they may “take hold of that which is truly life.” The good life is not found in accumulation. It is found in generosity. Defining Enough One of the most important steps in faithful stewardship is learning to define enough. Without a finish line, we can easily assume that every increase in income is meant to raise our lifestyle. But many of us already have more than we need. The question is not simply, “What can I afford?” but “What has God entrusted to me, and how does He want me to use it?” A financial finish line helps create margin for intentional Kingdom-focused generosity. It keeps accumulation from becoming automatic. It invites us to ask better questions about contentment, purpose, and eternal impact. Everything we own is temporary. Possessions wear out. Trends fade. What once felt essential can quickly become clutter. That does not mean material things are evil, but it does mean they cannot bear the weight of our hope. Giving helps break the hold that money and possessions can have on our hearts. Giving Is Not Losing Wealth is both a tool and a test. When we cling to it, it can pull us away from dependence on God. But when we surrender it, money can become a means of worship, service, and eternal investment. Generosity reminds us that God is our ultimate treasure. It trains our hearts to trust Him. It frees us from the illusion that more money will finally make us secure. And it allows us to participate in the work God is doing in the world. Giving is not losing. In the Kingdom of God, giving is investing in what lasts forever. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I live in a 55-plus community in a manufactured home on leased land. We own the home but not the land, which belongs to the community owner. Would a reverse mortgage be possible in this situation, or would a manufactured home on leased land qualify? I have both a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA for retirement, but I'm not retired yet. Why am I required to take RMDs from my IRA at age 72 or 73, even if I'm still working? Do Roth IRAs have RMDs? And how much can my husband and I give through Qualified Charitable Distributions to help reduce taxes? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Money, Possessions, and Eternity by Randy Alcorn The Treasure Principle, Revised and Updated: Unlocking the Secret of Joyful Giving by Randy Alcorn Giving Is the Good Life: The Unexpected Path to Purpose and Joy by Randy Alcorn Eternal Perspective Ministries (EPM) Our Ultimate Treasure: A 21-Day Journey to Faithful Stewardship by Rob West Wisdom Over Wealth: 12 Lessons from Ecclesiastes on Money Look At The Sparrows: A 21-Day Devotional on Financial Fear and Anxiety Rich Toward God: A Study on the Parable of the Rich Fool Find a Certified Kingdom Advisor® (CKA) FaithFi App Remember, you can call in to ask your questions every workday at (800) 525-7000. Faith & Finance is also available on Moody Radio Network and American Family Radio. You can also visit FaithFi.com to connect with our online community and partner with us as we help more people live as faithful stewards of God's resources. 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Wealth is both a tool and a test. In Matthew 6:20, Jesus says to store up treasures in heaven, and that changes the way we think about money, possessions, and generosity. On the next Faith & Finance Live, Rob West and Randy Alcorn explain why wealth can be dangerous when it owns us—but deeply life-giving when it’s surrendered to God. Then, it’s on to your calls. That’s Faith & Finance Live—where biblical wisdom meets today’s financial decisions—weekdays at 4pm Eastern/3pm Central on Moody Radio. Faith & Finance Live is a listener supported program on Moody Radio. To join our team of supporters, click here.To support the ministry of FaithFi, click here.To learn more about Rob West, click here.To learn more about Faith & Finance Live, click here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, we're in Week 5 of a 6-week series that Darrell taught on the Gospel of John in 1996 at Glendale Presbyterian Church in California, and stepping into one of Darrell's most beloved parts of Scripture. John has long been a favourite of his—he's spent decades returning to it, teaching it, and inviting others to encounter Jesus through its pages.In this message, Darrell examines a story from John 4:43–54. In this passage, we meet a royal official who comes to Jesus desperate—his son is dying, and he's looking for a miracle. But what unfolds is not quite what he expected. Instead of immediately going with him, Jesus speaks a challenging word. Darrell draws our attention to the power of Jesus' voice. We find that a word from Jesus doesn't just describe reality, but creates it. His word invites us to trust, obey, and give up control, even when we can't yet see the outcome. And ultimately, Jesus speaks the kind of word that gives more than we ask for—not just healing, but life itself.__⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regent College⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Regent College Summer Programs⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠—⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Give to the Ministry of Darrell Johnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Darrell's Books⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Darrell's Mailing List⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Website | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠darrelljohnson.ca⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube | ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠youtube.com/darrelljohnson⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠