Podcast appearances and mentions of Max Lucado

Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well today. Father's Day is coming up, making this week's episode especially timely. We're looking at a couple of stories in the Bible when scared, desperate fathers felt out of options. And what God said to them, he says to you: Trust your children to me.

Week 2 of the Series Come to the Table. A Message by Max Lucado.

Host Jo Reed talks with contributor Leslie Fine about three audiobooks that range from memoir to thriller to literary biography. They begin with Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) To Read on TikTok by Oliver James, where narrator James Shippy brings warmth and enthusiasm to the author's account of achieving literacy as an adult and discovering the enduring pleasures of books. Then, they turn to Tiffany Crum's This Story Might Save Your Life. Driven by the energetic, emotionally layered narration of Julia Whelan and Sean Patrick Hopkins, its use of podcast clips, voicemail messages, and layered audio production heightens a suspenseful missing-person mystery. And they end with Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer; Molly Ringwald's warm, quietly authoritative narration guides listeners through the career of an author whose books have shaped generations of readers. Together, these audiobooks prove that the right narrator can turn a good story into an irresistible listen. Audiobooks Discussed: Unread: A Memoir of Learning (and Loving) To Read on TikTok by Oliver James, read by James Shippy (Hachette Audio) This Story Might Save Your Life by Tiffany Crum, read by Julia Whelan and Sean Patrick Hopkins (Macmillan Audio) Judy Blume: A Life by Mark Oppenheimer, read by Molly Ringwald and Mark Oppenheimer (Penguin Random House Audio)   Support for Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus, and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Bob Goff, Savannah Guthrie, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics: Anxiety, Proverbs 15:14, Prayer, Raw Deal, Scripturally Formative, Breaking Animal News, World Cup, History Segment, Grey's Anatomy Spin-off BONUS CONTENT: Soaps   Quotes: "Look how relaxed Jesus is." "The algorithm people got me." "When you pray you're resetting and reordering." "God can make things beautiful that are actually a mess in our lives." "He is the central organizing principal of or lives." . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

Hello, my friend. You've probably heard the phrase, “The only constant in life is change.” Chances are, you're facing some changes right now. If you're struggling with the unknown or worried about what's ahead of you, may the promise of Psalm 23 remind you that whatever you face, you are never, ever alone. “Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life.” (Psalm 23:6)

From haunted New Jersey suburbs to melancholy Irish landscapes to the contested wilds of the American West, Alan Minskoff joins host Jo Reed to discuss three sharply different works of fiction in audio. Tom Perrotta's Ghost Town, narrated by Robert Petkoff, blends grief, adolescence, and the supernatural through Petkoff's nuanced character work, while Derbhle Crotty and Darragh Shannon bring quiet emotional precision to The News From Dublin, evoking the atmosphere of longing and displacement in Colm Tóibín's story collection. The conversation closes with Taylor Brown's Wolvers, read by Ramiz Monsef, whose vivid performance captures the tensions between ranchers, militias, environmentalists, and wolves in the modern West. These audiobooks may share little besides the genre of fiction, but each narrator creates a fully realized world listeners can step into and stay with long after the final chapter.   Audiobooks Discussed: Ghost Town by Tom Perrotta, read by Robert Petkoff (Simon & Schuster Audio) The News From Dublin: Stories by Colm Tóibín, read by Derbhle Crotty and Darragh Shannon (Simon & Schuster Audio) Wolvers by Taylor Brown, read by Ramiz Monsef (Recorded Books Inc.)   Support for Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus and HarperCollins Christian Publishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Reba McEntire, Bob Goff, Savannah Guthrie, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and many more.     Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, my friend. Thanks for joining me today. You're likely familiar with the story of the first sin. The moment in the Garden of Eden when Eve defied God's instruction to not eat the fruit from one specific tree. But have you ever considered what was at war in Eve's mind and heart? Maybe she wasn't simply prideful, or disobedient, but perhaps she was first afraid?

Hello, friend. Welcome back to the Encouraging Word Podcast. Today's episode finds us considering one of the most common human emotions: worry. And in Matthew Chapter 14, we're reminded of one of God's most enduring promises: with Jesus, you always have enough. 

Week 7 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

Week 7 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

We would love to hear from you! Text us any feedback. Biblical Resources for Families:Favorite Children's Bibles:The Biggest Bible Story: https://amzn.to/3uHo1o5The Biggest Bible Board Book Version: https://amzn.to/3ThT2YUThe Biggest Bible Story Storybook: https://amzn.to/4bYDEbxThe Jesus Storybook Bible: https://amzn.to/3UT37NmSeeds Family Worship Music:https://seedskidsworship.com/product-category/music/On Spotify : https://open.spotify.com/artist/5kV2pC0biCYFh3y9HxgNkSOn Apple:  https://music.apple.com/us/artist/seeds-family-worship/251295888Scripture Lullabies:On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/3egDut5sE3JIphJpVLO0z4On Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/scripture-lullabies/464465134Praise Baby:On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/0uIyzjmP48YI0dpgdAjdeIOn Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/album/sleepytime-lullabies/372543219Abby Houston - Melodically Memorizing:On Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/1CcoMJoJtlZrt2w6XSbj6c?si=9kKzk_T-Tc2JWQq2CQFVogOn Apple: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/abby-houston/1173348681Favorite Books: You are Special by Max Lucado: https://amzn.to/497d6VMYou are Mine by Max Lucado: https://amzn.to/4nJTJrWBecause I Love You by Max Lucado: https://amzn.to/4v2vffWTale of the Poisonous Yuck Bug: https://booksrun.com/9780310709558-tale-of-the-poisonous-yuck-bugs-based-on-proverbs-12-18-insect-inside-series-theThis week on A Heart That Beats for Home, we're talking about the emotional atmosphere inside our homes and the powerful role peace plays within the walls we live in every day.As moms, we often carry more influence over the tone of our homes than we even realize. In this episode, Nikki shares practical ways we can intentionally cultivate peace instead of chaos, connection instead of control, and emotional safety instead of tension, especially heading into the busy summer months when routines shift and emotions can run high.Through personal stories, biblical encouragement, and honest reflections on motherhood, Nikki walks through practical ways to reset when we feel overwhelmed, how to slow the emotional pace of our homes, why quick repair matters so deeply, and the importance of creating homes where people feel safe, seen, and able to exhale.The episode closes with a deeply personal reflection on her children's recent baptisms and the reminder that the ordinary rhythms of motherhood, bedtime routines, conversations, songs, and small moments, are often the very places where God is quietly doing kingdom work.This episode is an encouragement to every mom who has ever wondered if the little things matter. They do.Podcast Episode with Justin Whitmel Earley: (box breathing reference)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000734194249Podcast Episode with Marc & Lori Maillefer: (Creating an Environment of Peace/ Candlelight Dinners)https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-heart-that-beats-for-home/id1719372285?i=1000757475559Bible Verses: Proverbs 15:1  Proverbs 14:1  Proverbs 17:1  Galatians 5  Deuteronomy 6:7JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:Follow Along @ - https://www.instagram.com/nikkicronksmith/

Hi, friend. I hope you're doing well today. We're in the midst of a series here on the podcast looking at occasions Jesus instructed us to not be anxious or afraid. Today we're going to Matthew chapters 24 and 25, to the final week of Jesus' life. He knows what awaits him, but his admonition to his disciples remains the same: Don't be afraid.

Hello, my friend. Thanks for joining me on the podcast today. There are few guarantees in life, but there is at least one thing that's true for us all – life comes with storms. And where you turn your eyes when trouble comes makes all the difference.

Week 5 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

Week 5 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

In this special episode, we look back at Jim's top moments from over 1,000 episodes. From the early  audio-only days to the more recent video shows, we revisit the amazing journey it's been.  God's been faithful every step of the way, keeping  Men in the Arena  standing strong at 1,000 episodes. Check out the full interviews here! James Ramos, Darby Ramos, Colton Ramos Wild Awakening: How a Raging Grizzly Healed My Wounded Heart w/ Greg Matthews EP 305 How to Connect with Your Daughter: 15 Tools for Girl Dads - Part 1 w/ Dr. Michelle Watson Canfield EP 633 Great Husbands Do Radical Things w/ Regi Campbell EP 362 Forgiving the Unforgivable: 7 Steps to Overcome Your Bitterness and Find Freedom w/ Bruce Hebel EP 586 Living the Best Version of Your Marriage w/ Don Minter EP 178 Taming Your Thoughts w/ Max Lucado: 3 Practical Tools to Combat Negative Thinking from a Giant of the Faith EP 890 Is Your Wife Crazy? Love and Respect w/ Emerson Eggerichs EP 203 1 Hour to Fix Your Marriage w/ Drs. Paul and Virginia Friesen EP  736 Overcoming the Invisible Marriage-Killer: How to Fix the Elephant in Your Marriage w/ Jason Karampatsos EP 626   11. BONUS: Quit or Finish Strong? The ONE Deciding Factor EP 612 Want to protect your marriage? Get our free ebook: 7 Guardrails to Protect Your Marriage Before It's Too Late. (https://tinyurl.com/7Guardrails) You can start a ministry to father the fatherless in your church! Learn how with our sponsor, Kids Outdoor Zone at https://kidsoutdoorzone.com/arena.  

Hi, friend. Thank you for joining me for another Encouraging Word. Today's episode features a story found in Mark Chapter 2. Maybe you know it – it's about a man who is unable to walk and goes to great lengths to be in the same room with Jesus. He wants to be healed. And he is, but that's not really the point of the story.

Week 4 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

Week 4 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

The new President of Joni and Friends, Shawn Thornton, joins Wayne Shepherd to discuss bringing Gospel hope to people with disabilities around the world. (click for more)Website:  joniandfriends.orgShawn Thornton shares the deeply personal story behind his memoir All But Normal: Life on Victory Road. His mother suffered a severe traumatic brain injury in a car accident at age 14, and without adequate therapy available in 1962, she spent the rest of her life struggling with physical limitations, emotional instability, and periodic institutionalization. Growing up in this environment of "private pain" gave Thornton a lifelong heart for disability ministry — though he kept his story private for many years, believing it didn't matter.The conversation reveals a remarkable full-circle moment: Joni Eareckson Tada had been a source of hope and strength for Thornton's mother throughout her struggles. When Thornton arrived at his new pastoral position in California, he discovered a welcome note on his desk signed by Joni and Ken Tada — completely unaware of his family connection. That encounter moved him to tears, and eventually led him to share his story publicly, first at a Joni and Friends donor event, and later in his book — encouraged by both Joni and author Max Lucado.Now one year into his role leading Joni and Friends, Thornton is energized by the organization's mission to equip and mobilize local churches worldwide to welcome people with disabilities. He notes that only about 10% of U.S. churches are fully accessible, and that embracing disability ministry tends to open a congregation's heart to other marginalized groups as well. He describes the "Wheels for the World" program, which restores used wheelchairs in U.S. prisons and ships them to remote communities in countries like Thailand and Ghana, where recipients also receive Bibles, the gospel message, and a connection to a local church — often breaking longstanding cultural superstitions about disability. The interview closes with Thornton expressing deep enthusiasm for his new calling.                      NEXT WEEK:  Jonathan Hallsted, Healthbridge Global Send your support for FIRST PERSON to the Far East Broadcasting Company:FEBC National Processing Center Far East Broadcasting CompanyP.O. Box 6020 Albert Lea, MN 56007Please mention FIRST PERSON when you give. Thank you!

Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well today. We're beginning a new series of episodes this week, tackling the topic of fear. Fear comes up a lot in the teachings of Jesus. In fact, the most common command issued by Jesus is some version of “Do not fear.” Easier said than done, right? But with God's help, it's possible, my friend. You can fear less tomorrow than you do today.

The Praise O'Clock Show (also known as The Praiseworld Podcast) is the breakfast show of Praiseworld Radio.Host: Goodness EzehQuote of The Day: "“God never said the journey would be easy, but He did say the arrival would be worthwhile.”— Max Lucado 

Hello, friend. I hope you're doing well today. This week on the podcast we're wrapping up our series exploring the profound gift of God's grace. If you've missed any episodes, I invite you to go back and catch up. My prayer is you will receive this great gift that meets your greatest need, and that you will learn what happens when graces reach into every part of your life. Let grace get you.

Week 2 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado.

Week 2 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado.

Romans 5:1-5 Through Faith, We Have Peace with God (v. 1) Justified by faith Reconciled through Christ Through Peace, We Have Access to God (v. 2) Standing in grace Rejoicing in hope Through Access, We Have Hope in God (vv. 3-4) Tribulation Perseverence Character Hope Through Hope, We Have Fullness from God (v. 5) Filled with the love of God our confidence Filled with the Spirit of God our comfort (John 16:5-11) More to Consider "God made us: invented us as a man invents an engine. A car is made to run on petrol, and it would not run properly on anything else. Now God designed the human machine to run on Himself. He Himself is the fuel our spirits were designed to burn, or the food our spirits were designed to feed on. There is no other. That is why it is just no good asking God to make us happy in our own way . God cannot give us a happiness and peace apart from Himself, because it is not there." C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity Chippie the parakeet never saw it coming. One second he was peacefully perched in his cage. The next he was sucked in, washed up, and blown over. The problems began when Chippie's owner decided to clean Chippie's cage with a vacuum cleaner. She removed the attachment from the end of the hose and stuck it in the cage. The phone rang, and she turned to pick it up. She'd barely said "hello" when "ssssopp!" Chippie got sucked in. The bird owner gasped, put down the phone, turned off the vacuum, and opened the bag. There was Chippie -- still alive, but stunned. Since the bird was covered with dust and soot, she grabbed him and raced to the bathroom, turned on the faucet, and held Chippie under the running water. Then, realizing that Chippie was soaked and shivering, she did what any compassionate bird owner would do . . . she reached for the hair dryer and blasted the pet with hot air. Poor Chippie never knew what hit him. A few days after the trauma, the reporter who'd initially written about the event contacted Chippie's owner to see how the bird was recovering. "Well," she replied, "Chippie doesn't sing much anymore -- he just sits and stares." It's hard not to see why. Sucked in, washed up, and blown over . . . That's enough to steal the song from the stoutest heart. Max Lucado, In the Eye of the Storm, Word Publishing, 1991, p. 11.

Hello, my friend. We make mistakes, don't we? We make stupid decisions, some of use more than others. We sin. And God, in his kindness, has given us a tool to deal with it. To resolve the regret or shame left behind by those bad decisions. He has given us confession. 

How can my future be better? What does repentance bring? How can the Spirit of God give me a brand new life? Join us as we explore the main topics of the Alpha Course.The sermon today is titled "How Can I Make The Most of the Rest of My Life?" This sermon is the seventh installment in our series "Asking For A Friend: Finding Answers To Big Questions." The Scripture reading is from Romans 12:1-2 and Titus 2:11-14 (NIV). Originally preached at the West Side Church of Christ (Searcy, AR) on Easter Sunday, April 12, 2026. All lessons fit under one of 6 broad categories: Begin, Instill, Discover, Grow, Learn, and Serve. This sermon is filed under DISCOVER: A New Identity.Click here if you would like to watch the sermon or read a transcript.Podcast Notes (resources used or referenced):See the Alpha Course Guide for more.Max Lucado, Six Hours One Friday.Tim Keller, "What Is The Gospel?" Sermon Sep 12, 2003.Frederic & Mary Ann Brussat, "Regarding Henry." Film Review.James Bryan Smith, The Good and Beautiful You.Tim Keller, Center Church.Sponge illustration: Monte Cox, "The Just Try Harder Heresy." Sermon.I'd love to connect with you!Watch sermons and find transcripts at nathanguy.com.Follow along each Sunday through YouTube livestream and find a study guide on the sermon notes page.Follow me @nathanpguy (facebook/instagram/twitter)Subscribe to my email newsletter on substack.

Week 1 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado.

Week 1 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado.

Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me this week. If you've missed some episodes or are just tuning in for the first time, this is a great place to start. We're talking about what happens when grace happens, something I didn't fully understand until I was years into ministry. I pray you understand it today.  

“Apple trees bear apples, wheat stalks produce wheat, and forgiven people forgive people.” —Max Lucado

Detective J. Warner Wallace joins Kirk Cameron to share how he found faith in God by applying legal logic to the Bible. He examines the direct evidence found in the many eye-witness accounts in scripture and discusses the reasoning that helps prove their validity. Don't miss this insightful interview here on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as Max Lucado examines Biblical tactics for stopping anxious thoughts. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi, friend. Welcome to the Encouraging Word Podcast. This week's episode brings us to a story you've probably heard; you may even hear it this Holy Week. In John chapter 13, we read about Jesus washing his followers' feet. This passage is often referred to when teaching about service or humility. But it also offers something else very important—how to respond to someone who hurts you.

Special Message, Palm Sunday. A Message by Max Lucado.

Special Message, Palm Sunday. A Message by Max Lucado.

Kirkus young readers' editor Laura Simeon suggests three middle-grade audiobooks that invite listening across generations, beginning with Anna James's Alice With a Why, where Kristin Atherton's graceful, finely tuned narration captures both the whimsy and emotional intelligence of this return to Wonderland. Jodi Meadows' Confessions From the Group Chat offers a sharply observed look at middle-school dynamics, with Eevin Hartsough delivering a natural, conversational performance that makes Virginia's missteps feel immediate and deeply human. And in Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter, British author and former Children's Laureate Joseph Coelho narrates his own fast-moving, imaginative adventure with energy and warmth, anchoring its time travel and mythmaking in a voice that feels personal and inviting. These are three engaging middle-grade stories, elevated by narrators who bring clarity, nuance, and a strong sense of voice to every moment.    Audiobooks Discussed: Alice With a Why by Anna James, read by Kristin Atherton (Listening Library) Confessions From the Group Chat by Jodi Meadows, read by Eevin Hartsough (Recorded Books) Relic Hamilton, Genie Hunter by Joseph Coelho, read by Joseph Coelho (Dreamscape)   Support for Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollinsFocus and HarperCollinsChristianPublishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Colleen Coble, Mark Harmon, Jennie Allen, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Lucado joins Kirk Cameron to examine Biblical tactics for stopping anxious thoughts and winning the battle for your mind. He shares the findings of his book, "Tame Your Thoughts," while also discussing thought management and Biblical examples of defeating anxiety. Don't miss this informative interview on Takeaways with Kirk Cameron on TBN! Missed the last episode? Listen in as John G. West examines how the Stockholm Syndrome phenomenon has infiltrated American Christianity. ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠WATCH Takeaways with Kirk Cameron episodes for free on TBN+⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠! Each episode of Takeaways with Kirk Cameron features knowledgeable guests having a respectful and thoughtful conversation surrounding topics that are impacting our society every day. Kirk's hope is that you will walk away from this show with practical steps on how to better your family, your community, and your nation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, friend. Thanks for joining me. In today's episode we see how God not only forgives us—every sin, even those we never know we commit—but also invites us into his family. You are more than forgiven, my friend. You are beloved.

Contributor Alan Minskoff joins host Jo Reed to talk about three notable books—from George Saunders, Xochitl Gonzalez, and Lauren Groff—that offer rich and rewarding listening. They begin with George Saunders's Vigil, an inventive, full-cast production featuring Judy Greer, Stephen Root, and McLeod Andrews, where a youthful ghost serves as a death doula to an unrepentant oil tycoon. The conversation then turns to Xochitl Gonzalez's Last Night in Brooklyn, narrated compellingly by Elizabeth Rodriguez, a sharp, observant look at friendship, ambition, and gentrification in mid-2000s Brooklyn. They conclude with Lauren Groff's Brawler, a collection of emotionally resonant stories read with empathy and thoughtful restraint by the author herself.  Together, these audiobooks show how skillful narration—from full casts to author performances—can deepen the emotional and imaginative reach of contemporary fiction.   Audiobooks Discussed: Vigil by George Saunders, read by Judy Greer, Stephen Root, MacLeod Andrews, Kimberly Farr, Mark Bramhall, Barrett Leddy, Eric Jason Martin, Karissa Vacker, Sunil Malhotra, Cassandra Campbell, Kimberly M. Wetherell, Aaron Goodson, Maggi-Meg Reed, George Saunders, and a Full Cast (Random House Audio) LastNight in Brooklyn by Xochitl Gonzalez, read by Elizabeth Rodriguez (Macmillan Audio) Brawler by Lauren Groff, read by the author (Penguin Audio)   Support for Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollinsFocus and HarperCollinsChristianPublishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Colleen Coble, Mark Harmon, Jennie Allen, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and many more.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Q&A episode, I respond to thoughtful questions submitted on Instagram and Facebook. They varied from what happens when you go to heaven to family devotionals to staying pure in a lustful world.  Following Jesus isn't just about what happens on Sunday morning. It's about the conversations at the dinner table, the arguments we work through, the doubts we wrestle with, and the small, faithful choices we make every day.  That's what Life Between Sundays is all about. Real faith for real life, in all the ordinary, messy moments.   Resources: Are My Loved Ones In Heaven? https://open.spotify.com/episode/7fbuEyzGCxdgAnXVyLzt5C?si=640fc499a56d4739 Heaven by Randy Alcorn: https://a.co/d/0a4v6SaN Calm Thoughts by Max Lucado: https://a.co/d/07aCIyjC Marriage, Parenting, and Walking with the Spirit: https://youtu.be/4sb45JUpdHQ?si=ThMVeskJCZfCvQ2J    Thanks to our amazing partners on this episode:  First Interstate Bank has a mission to help people and their money work better together. They do this by ensuring clients can manage their money conveniently wherever they are while also providing the friendly service. They have over 300 locations throughout 14 states! For more information and to find a location near you, visit https://www.firstinterstatebank.com/   Vern Eide Motorcars is a growing employee-owned company that offers sales, service, and financing of automotive, motorcycle, and power sports lines, including Acura, Ford, Chevy, GMC, Honda, Hyundai and Mitsubishi brands. Whether you live locally or across the country, visit https://www.verneide.com/   Subscribe to Life Between Sundays on YouTube and watch the full episode: youtube.com/@adamaweber  Sign up for The Crew: https://www.adamweber.com/thecrew

Hello, my friend. I hope you're having a good day. Today's Encouraging Word brings us one of Jesus' most tender invitations: “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” You need not wonder if you've out-sinned God's grace, friend. You can rest. 

Week 3 of the series 1st Peter: Hope Under Pressure. A Message by Max Lucado.

Host Jo Reed and contributor Stephen Cummings begin with Escape by Stephen Fischbach, an Earphones Award winner narrated by Julia Whelan, Imani Jade Powers, and Sean Patrick Hopkins; it's a debut novel that digs into the machinations of reality TV and the costs of reinvention. Next they turn to Paper Cut by Rachel Taff, narrated by Helen Laser, a sharp exploration of true crime culture that follows a former cult member facing renewed scrutiny when a documentarian wants to revisit her past. Finally, they discuss the Earphones-winning Crown City by Naomi Hirahara, narrated by Brian Nishii, a richly observed social history threaded with a mystery as a newly arrived Japanese immigrant navigates 1903 Pasadena. Together, the three audiobooks—and their narrators—offer distinct portraits of pressure, survival, and the long reach of the past.   Audiobooks Discussed:   Escape! by Stephen Fishbach, read by Julia Whelan, Imani Jade Powers, Sean Patrick Hopkins, and Stephen Fishbach (Penguin Audio)   Paper Cut by Rachel Taff, read by Helen Laser (Harper Audio)   Crown City by Naomi Hirahara, read by Brian Nishii (Recorded Books)   Support for Behind the Mic comes from HarperCollins Focus and HarperCollinsChristianPublishing, publishers of some of your favorite audiobooks and authors, including Colleen Coble, Mark Harmon, Jennie Allen, Max Lucado, Lysa TerKeurst, and many more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Week 2 of the series 1st Peter: Hope Under Pressure. A Message by Max Lucado.

Hello, friend. Welcome back to another Encouraging Word.  In Luke 23 we read the account of Jesus appearing before Pilate, of Pilate finding no evidence to charge him, and the crowd demanding the release of another prisoner in exchange for Jesus. It's a remarkable—and literal—picture of what Christ has done for us. He who was blameless took the place of he who was condemned. 

Our thoughts are busy places — full of worries, assumptions, memories, and what ifs that can quietly shape how we live and respond to the world around us. And while no one has a perfectly manicured mind, Scripture reminds us that we don't have to be ruled by every thought that shows up.In today's episode, our friend Max Lucado joins us to share a hopeful, practical message about renewing your mind and learning to take your thoughts captive. Drawing from Romans 12 and other powerful passages, Max walks us through three simple but life-changing tools to help you identify toxic thought patterns, uproot lies, and replace them with God's Truth.You'll learn:How to recognize patterns and start interrupting the destructive cycles in your life before they take hold.Tools to help you to renew your mind and walk into lasting transformation. Ways you can uproot the negative underlying beliefs behind your emotions and develop ways to replant truth in their place. You don't have to accept every thought you have. Partner With Us: If you've ever felt overwhelmed by anxious thoughts, stuck in negative self-talk, or frustrated by emotional overreactions, this conversation will give you language, clarity, and next steps for moving forward with greater peace and freedom. That's why we created a free downloadable resource called “I'll Go First.” It is a simple, guided conversation tool designed to help you open honest, meaningful dialogue about what's really going on beneath the surface. Whether you're wrestling with your own thoughts or walking alongside someone who is, this resource gives you practical questions and biblical encouragement to begin the journey toward healthier thinking together.Resources From This Episode:Continue doing deep work by also listening to “Tools to Fight Anxiety and Better Your Mental Health” with Rebecca Maxwell, available on the Therapy & Theology podcast and on YouTube.If you're looking for a practical next step to help quiet anxious thoughts, check out Tame Your Thoughts by Max Lucado.Each time you support Proverbs 31, your gift helps empower women and transform entire communities with God's Word. Send this episode to a friend who needs encouragement and God's Truth today.Subscribe to the Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast to never miss an episode of hope-filled stories as we unpack the Truth and learn to live it out together.Click here to download a transcript of this episode

Hi, friend! Thanks for joining me today on the podcast. The world invites us to work hard, achieve, and prove our worth – society kind of demands we do. The problem is, no one can tell us how much is enough. How many accomplishments or good deeds does it take to offset our blunders and bad days? We'll find the answer in Ephesians 2:8: “For it is by grace you have been saved, through faith — and this is not from yourselves; it is the gift of God.”

Hello, friend! I hope you're doing well. In today's Encouraging Word, we're taking a look at the first appearance of grace in Scripture, and you might be surprised where it shows up. But the message is unchanged: grace is not up to the one receiving it. It's up to the One giving it.