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You're not stuck because you don't know what to do. You're stuck because you're terrified of getting it wrong. You keep waiting for certainty. A sign. A crystal-clear answer from God. But what if clarity comes after you move? Today, my special guest is Doug Wekenman, author of What Does God Have Planned for Me Next?: Experience All of It. Miss None of It. Doug is the Teaching Pastor at Red Rocks Church and leads the Austin location alongside his wife and best friends. Passionate about making faith come alive for people, Doug writes and teaches about trusting God and taking the next step in life with confidence, including What Does God Have Planned for Me Next? After 15 years of helping people navigate career changes, relationships, spiritual uncertainty, and major life decisions, Doug knows what keeps us frozen—and what helps us finally move forward. This conversation will challenge how you think about God's plan, the pressure to make the “perfect” choice, and the fear that one wrong move could ruin your future. If you're overthinking a decision or waiting for permission to act, you need this episode. As a special gift for I Dare You listeners, gain access to the FREE Atomic Habits Toolkit to help you put the principles in the episode into practice. Go to idareyoupod.com to grab your FREE toolkit. No catch. Connect with Doug: Website: dougwekenman.com; redrocksaustin.com Instagram: instagram.com/dougwekenman Facebook: facebook.com/wekenman YouTube: Youtube.com/@RedRocksAustin Podcast: The Afterthoughts Podcast

Executive Pastor, Chase Durham, continues our series "A Road Less Stupid.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Don't miss this week's message with Teaching Pastor and Youth Leader, Sam Pharris.

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor

Missions and Men's Ministry Pastor, Justin Hillhouse, continues our series "A Road Less Stupid.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Show NotesThe Pastorate ConferenceThe Pastorate City MeetupsMeetup Speaker: Heath HardestyMeetup Speaker: Darrell JohnsonEd Stetzer's WebsiteEd Stetzer's Podcast: ChurchLeaders PodcastEpisode NotesIn today's conversation, Jason sits down with Ed Stetzer, Dean of Talbot School of Theology at Biola University and Teaching Pastor at Mariners Church, to talk about ministry in a disorienting cultural moment, a health crisis he's still in the middle of, and what it actually takes to form pastors well. Ed opens up candidly about being six weeks out from major spinal surgery for a rare medical condition, and what it's meant to trust God's providence without knowing how much of his mobility will return. From there, Jason and Ed trace Ed's own story: planting a church at 21 in the inner city of Buffalo with no theological education, pastoring the English-language service of a Chinese church in his early twenties, and the PhD in missiology that grew out of it. Ed talks about what he's building at Talbot through a model called Talbot Embedded, cohort-based theological education planted inside local churches in cities like Chicago, Nashville, and Honolulu, designed to give pastors both rigorous scholarship and tangible spiritual formation.The back half of the conversation turns to church planting, preaching, and the small church. Ed makes the case for why he's still bullish on planting, why he regularly offers to preach for free at churches under a hundred people, and how preaching itself has shifted toward more depth and more willingness to address controversial topics head-on. This is a rich conversation for pastors walking through their own seasons of difficultly, for anyone thinking about the future of theological education, and for leaders who are asking questions about the future of small rural churches in Canada. Jason and Ed discuss:What it's been like to preach and lead publicly while recovering from emergency spinal surgery and not knowing how much will heal,His early years church planting in Buffalo at 21 with no seminary training, and pastoring the English service of a Chinese congregation,Talbot Embedded, the model for bringing seminary-level theological education into local churches in cities without strong seminary access,Why he thinks the wave of church planting has crested even though the need for it hasn't,His habit of offering to preach for free at churches under a hundred people,How multicultural and multigenerational churches, especially in Canadian cities like Vancouver and Toronto, are wrestling with what comes after being a safe cultural harbor for first generation immigrants, How North American preaching has shifted over the last 20 years toward more depth and more willingness to address controversial topics directly.PartnersGet practical resources and training to help your church develop a healthy and sustainable approach to global mission. Learn more about Global Missions Toolbox.We couldn't do the work we do at The Pastorate without your generous support. We invite you to pray, share, and give towards seeding a hope-filled future for the Canadian church.

God designed us for relationship. So why can finding real community sometimes feel so difficult?In week one of C3, Dr. Trent Langhofer explores what the Bible teaches about Christian community, loneliness, friendship, and our need to be known and loved by others. Looking at the Apostle Paul near the end of his life, we see a man who experienced rejection, abandonment, and loneliness, yet continued pursuing meaningful relationships and trusting in the presence of God.Through the examples of Luke, Paul, and Onesiphorus, we discover different ways biblical community takes shape: Luke stayed. Paul asked. Onesiphorus searched. And when everyone else was absent, the Lord stood beside Paul.Following Jesus was never meant to be done alone. Whether you're struggling with loneliness, looking for Christian friends, searching for a small group, or wondering how to build deeper relationships, Scripture reminds us that we were created for connection.At Trace Church, C3 is about three essential connections in the Christian life: connecting with God, connecting with others through community, and connecting with the Church.Scripture References:2 Timothy 4:9–182 Timothy 1:16–18Genesis 2:18Acts 19:11–122 Corinthians 11:24–27Take the next step: Find a small group and give people the opportunity to know you. If you already have your people, make room for someone who doesn't.

Joshua Broome, continues our series "A Road Less Stupid.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Corey Alderin is the Founder and CEO of Sermon Shots, leading a team of 25+ serving 9,000+ churches on the platform. Sermon Shots helps churches transform a single sermon into an entire collection of ready-to-share content – sermon clips, quote graphics, devotionals, discussion guides, transcripts, and more – empowering ministries to extend the impact of every message throughout the week.A 3X founder and an accomplished SaaS entrepreneur in the church technology space, Corey has been recognized on the Inc. 5000 list of the fastest-growing companies in the US, and the software he's built is used by 200,000+ users. Learn more about Corey at coreyalderin.com.Ed Stetzer, Ph.D., is the Dean and Professor of Leadership and Christian Ministry at Talbot School of Theology at Biola University. He also serves as Distinguished Visiting Scholar at Wycliffe Hall at Oxford University, where he teaches twice a year. Stetzer has planted, revitalized, and pastored churches; trained pastors and church planters on six continents; earned two master's degrees and two doctorates; and written hundreds of articles and a dozen books.He is Regional Director for Lausanne North America, the Editor-in-Chief of Outreach Magazine, and regularly writes for news outlets such as USA Today and CNN. His national radio show, Ed Stetzer Live, airs Saturdays on Moody Radio and affiliates. Stetzer serves his local church, Mariners Church, as Scholar in Residence & Teaching Pastor.Dale Sellers and Joseph Bennett talk with Corey Alderin and Ed Stetzer about how pastors can use AI wisely, save time, strengthen ministry, and protect the embodied, soul-level work of the church.Support the show

In this first episode of our new series on the Book of Revelation, host Brian Ball sits down with John Joseph, Campus and Teaching Pastor at the Church at Station Hill, for a verse-by-verse look at Revelation 1:1-8. Together they explain what it means that Jesus is "coming soon," the difference between kairos and chronos time, and why a book written to suffering first-century Christians still speaks hope into hard seasons today. Join us as we open Scripture together and consider what it truly means to worship the Christ these visions reveal.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “It's Complicated!” filled with amazing stories! Christopher Reynolds, Chip Ingram, and Dr. Jim Coakley joined us. Christopher Reynolds, a traveling evangelist and author of “Bear Through It,” shared how a life-changing accident challenged his identity and taught him how God can use pain for growth and purpose. Then, Chip Ingram, CEO & Teaching Pastor of Living on the Edge, talked about the joy that comes from having intimacy with God. Afterward, Dr. Jim Coakley, Professor of Bible at Moody Bible Institute and author of “14 Fresh Ways to Enjoy the Bible,” talked about how Scripture helps us understand and express our emotions while trusting God through them. We then turn to our listeners and ask, “What emotion were you good at hiding from people?” You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following timestamps:Call Segment [ 06:31 ]Dr. Jim Coakley [ 21:45 ]Christopher Reynolds [ 31:20 ]Chip Ingram [ 42:20 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pastor Corey Johnsrud and Teaching Pastor in Residence Nicole Bullock share a message from Philippians during Kent Covenant Church's Fall Launch service on September 13th, 2026.

Check out this week's message by Teaching Pastor and Youth Leader, Sam Pharris.

Lead Pastor, John Mark Caton, introduces our new series "Road Less Stupid.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Speaker: Ryan Leak, Teaching Pastor

Missions, and Men's Ministry Pastor, Justin Hillhouse, continues our series "Ordinary Men.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor

Don't miss this week's message with Teaching Pastor and Youth Leader, Sam Pharris.

Check out this week's message by Women's Ministry Director and Teaching Pastor, Teresa Breeding.

Missions, and Men's Ministry Pastor, Justin Hillhouse, continues our series "Ordinary Men.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor

Executive Pastor, Chase Durham, continues our series "Ordinary Men.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Executive Pastor, Scott Sanford, introduces our new series "Ordinary Men.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Join the Theology in the Raw Community on Patreon to listen to our Extra Innings Segment about whether or not you need to be married to truly be masculine. You'll also get bonus episodes, Zoom meet ups, and more! What does it mean to be a man? It's a question that's generating plenty of heat online, but not much clarity. In this first episode of a two-part series on biblical masculinity, Preston sits down with Seth Troutt to separate what Scripture actually teaches from the messages coming from the online manosphere.Before we can have a meaningful conversation about masculinity and femininity, Seth argues that we first need to understand the difference between man and God. From there, the conversation explores what it means to bear God's image as men and women, the role of humility, responsibility, chivalry, provision, and the significance of the real physical differences between the sexes.Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. He holds a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, and writes and teaches on the intersection of theology, technology, and culture. He's also the author of Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God's Design which is available now. Part 2 of this series, featuring Zachary Wagner, releases next week.Time Stamps00:00:00 Introduction00:06:15 What is Biblical Masculinity?00:07:58 What Andrew Tate and the Manosphere get wrong00:14:48 Is Chivalry a calling for men only? 00:16:41 Examples of powerful women from Scripture 00:21:32 Cultural expectations versus scriptural mandates for men and women00:23:45 Physical differences between men and women (and the exceptions)00:25:52 Should men be providers? Culture vs. Biblical mandate 00:28:43 Should Mothers of young children have jobs? 00:31:33 Why discipline is important for young men 00:33:28 Should certain careers be just for men?00:38:23 Do Christian men have a moral mandate to protect women? 00:41:19 Why did god make men and women differently? 00:45:50 Physical Differences do not mean “better” 00:50:41 Nick Fuentes, Andrew Tate, real influence? 00:58:01 Pastoring in this weird cultural moment 01:02:28 Should Pastors podcast? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Will Blanchard shares the four characteristics found in churches that consistently multiply leaders, disciples, and new churches. Drawing from years of church planting experience and doctoral research, he explains why fewer than one-half of one percent of churches in North America are truly multiplying—and what every church leader can learn from them. Will serves as Teaching Pastor and Multiplication Team Leader at Fellowship Bible Church in Northwest Arkansas, where he helps equip leaders to plant churches and build multiplying ministries. In this conversation with Greg Nettle, he unpacks the four vital components that emerged through years of studying multiplying churches across North America. Together, they discuss how churches can intentionally build a multiplication-focused identity, develop a disciple-making culture, create leadership pipelines, and establish clear pathways for assessing, equipping, and sending church planters. Rather than relying on programs or quick fixes, Will demonstrates how multiplication becomes part of a church's DNA through intentional leadership and long-term investment in people. Whether you're planting a new church, leading an established congregation, or hoping to become a more sending-oriented church, this episode offers practical principles to help your ministry move beyond growth and toward lasting Kingdom multiplication. Resources Mentioned Fellowship Bible Church: https://www.fellowshipnwa.org/ Exponential: https://exponential.org/ Stadia Church Planting: https://stadiachurchplanting.org/ Table of Contents 00:00 – 04:20 Introduction to Will Blanchard and his church planting journey. 04:20 – 08:45 The research behind multiplying churches and why so few actually multiply. 08:45 – 12:45 Vital Component #1: Building a multiplication-shaped identity. 12:45 – 19:10 Vital Component #2: Creating a disciple-making culture. 19:10 – 22:50 Vital Component #3: Developing intentional leadership pipelines. 22:50 – 26:40 Vital Component #4: Establishing a pathway for assessing and sending church planters. 26:40 – 27:25 Final encouragement: Why the future of the Church is still full of hope.

Executive Pastor, Justin Frazier, continues our series "Stop Being Weird.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor

How do we find courage when we cannot see God working?Dr. Trent Langhofer teaches through the story of Esther, a book where God is never directly named, yet His hand can be seen throughout the entire story.In Esther 4:13–16, Esther is invited to act courageously without any guarantee of the outcome. In Esther 6:1–11, a sleepless night, a forgotten act of faithfulness, and the perfect timing of a conversation reveal how God can work through ordinary circumstances. Esther 9:20–22 shows God turning a day marked for destruction into a celebration of deliverance.This message gives three practical truths for seasons when God seems absent:Trust His presence when you cannot see His hand.Choose faithfulness when you cannot control the outcome.Live in the joy of God's redemption plan.Romans 8:28 does not say that everything that happens is good. It promises that God can work in all things for the good of those who love Him. And because of the cross and resurrection of Jesus, we know that sorrow will not have the final word.You may not understand the chapter you are living, but you can still trust the Author.

Don't miss this week's message by Teaching Pastor and Youth Leader, Sam Pharris. 

Sports & Recreation Minister, Nathan Quillan, continues our series "Stop Being Weird.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Singles Minister, Gabe Steinmeyer, continues our new series "Stop Being Weird.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor

Associate Student Minister, Carter Jurkovich, continues our series "Iron Sharpens Iron.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

The world constantly tells us we need just a little bit more. A better home. A newer car. A bigger savings account. A longer vacation. But what if real contentment isn't found in having more but in learning to need less? That's the heart of today's conversation with Jeff Manion, Teaching Pastor of Ada Bible Church in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and author of the article “Discovering the Power of Contentment” in the latest issue of Faithful Steward magazine.  Jeff reminds us that contentment is not something we stumble into once life finally settles down. It is something we learn—often through both scarcity and sufficiency. Why Wealth Can Be Confusing Jeff begins with an honest admission: “Wealth confuses me.” That may sound surprising coming from someone who has spent decades in ministry, but his point is deeply relatable. Early in his ministry, Jeff and his wife, Chris, lived simply out of necessity. They served a small church of about 25 people, and for years, resources were limited. They learned to depend on God in a season when there was barely enough. But decades later, after faithfully avoiding debt, building an emergency fund, and practicing wise stewardship, Jeff realized the struggle for contentment had not disappeared. It had simply changed. That is an important lesson for all of us. We may assume contentment will come once the bills are paid, the debt is gone, the savings account is stronger, or the house is finally updated. But contentment is not automatic in seasons of sufficiency. In fact, prosperity can bring its own spiritual dangers. The Desert Classroom Jeff points to Deuteronomy 8, where Moses speaks to Israel before they enter the Promised Land. For 40 years, God had provided manna in the wilderness. Day by day, He kept His people alive in a barren place. But as they prepared to enter a land “flowing with milk and honey,” Moses gave them a warning: do not forget the Lord. That warning matters because abundance can create spiritual amnesia. Once the Israelites moved from manna in the desert to houses, vineyards, flocks, and herds, they would be tempted to say, “My power and the might of my hand have gotten me this wealth” (Deuteronomy 8:17). The danger was not that prosperity itself was evil. The danger was forgetting the Source. That same temptation faces us today. When finances stabilize, debts are paid off, and retirement savings begin to grow, we can quietly begin to believe that our wisdom, effort, and discipline produced everything we have. But Scripture reminds us that even our ability to produce wealth is a gift from God. Contentment begins with remembering: everything we have comes from Him. The Freedom of Having Less Jeff also shared about a personal decluttering experiment. Over seven weeks, he gave away or got rid of five items a day—about 210 items in total. These were not grand acts of generosity. Many were simply things that had accumulated over time: old CDs, unused dishes, T-shirts from events and races, and items tucked away in drawers or boxes. The result surprised him. He felt lighter. In his words, he felt “richer for having less.” That experience reveals something important about our relationship with possessions. Stuff has a way of multiplying. Without even noticing, we surround ourselves with things we no longer use, need, or value. And sometimes, the more we own, the more weighed down we become. Decluttering is not just about organizing a closet. It can become a spiritual practice—one that helps us confront the quiet belief that more stuff equals a fuller life. Here and Now, Not There and Then One of the great enemies of contentment is what Jeff calls “there and then” thinking. We tell ourselves: “I'll be happy when we get out of this apartment.” “I'll be at peace when we can renovate the kitchen.” “I'll finally enjoy life when we take that vacation.” “I'll feel secure when we reach that financial goal.” But contentment teaches us to be fully alive to God and fully present with the people around us here and now—not only there and then. That does not mean goals are wrong. It is wise to plan, save, improve, and prepare. But no purchase, renovation, trip, or financial milestone can fix what is restless in the soul. The Apostle Paul wrote, “I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content” (Philippians 4:11). Those words were not written from comfort, but from confinement. Paul had learned contentment while living under hardship and limitation. That means contentment is not the reward for finally getting everything we want. It is the grace of being satisfied in God even when we do not. Comparison Steals Joy and Cripples Generosity Another major barrier to contentment is comparison. There will always be someone with a larger home, a better vacation, a newer vehicle, or a more impressive lifestyle. And in the age of social media, we are not merely comparing our reality to someone else's reality. We are comparing our reality to someone else's curated image. That kind of comparison shrivels the heart. It trains us to focus on what we lack rather than the blessings God has already given. It also damages generosity. Generosity flows from a sense of abundance—from recognizing that God has given us more than enough to share. But when comparison convinces us we never have enough, our hands begin to close. We become less joyful, less grateful, and less willing to give. Contentment helps break that cycle. It opens our eyes to God's provision and frees us to live generously. Generosity Reflects the Heart of God Paul gives this instruction in 1 Timothy 6:17–18: “As for the rich in this present age, charge them not to be haughty, nor to set their hopes on the uncertainty of riches, but on God… They are to do good, to be rich in good works, to be generous and ready to share.” That passage reminds us that wealth is not to become the foundation of our hope. God alone is our provider. And because He has been generous toward us, we are called to reflect His generosity toward others. Giving loosens money's grip on our hearts. It reminds us that our possessions are not ultimate. They are tools entrusted to us for worship, provision, and service. A legacy of contentment does not mean rejecting good gifts. It means receiving them rightly. It means enjoying what God provides without making those gifts the center of our lives. Contentment is learned in every season—whether resources are tight or abundant. It grows as we remember the Source of all we have, resist comparison, practice generosity, and become fully alive to God in the life He has given us today. The world will keep saying, “You need more.” But Scripture invites us into something better: godliness with contentment, which is great gain. On Today's Program, Rob Answers Listener Questions: I've heard the FaithFi promotion mentioned on the program, and online it says the money market account promotion is worth up to $400. I haven't been able to find the details on the website. Can you explain how the promotion works and how the $400 is structured? My wife and I sold our home and will net about $200,000. We're about six years from retirement and plan to move to St. George, Utah. We could lease a nice home for about $2,200 a month, buy a condo with cash and pay about $300 a month in HOA fees, or buy a comparable house for about $150,000 more than we have available and finance the difference, with about $200 monthly in HOA fees. Our goal is to stay as close to debt-free as possible. Would it be wiser to pay cash for the condo, lease for now, or finance the more expensive house? Resources Mentioned: Faithful Steward: FaithFi's Quarterly Magazine (Become a FaithFi Partner) Discovering the Power of Contentment by Jeff Manion (Article in Faithful Steward, Issue 6) An Uncommon Guide to Retirement: Finding God's Purpose for the Next Season of Life by Jeff Haanen AdelFi Christian Banking 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 weekday 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. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Mission/Men's Ministry Pastor, Justin Hillhouse, continues our series "Iron Sharpens Iron.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

How should followers of Jesus think about America, freedom, patriotism, and politics?In this Fourth of July weekend message, Dr. T teaches on biblical citizenship, reminding us that before we are citizens of any nation, we are citizens of the Kingdom of God. Christians are called to love their country, pray for their leaders, seek the good of their communities, and stay deeply surrendered to Jesus.We salute the flag, but we surrender to the cross.Scripture References:Genesis 1:27Deuteronomy 19:15Leviticus 19:15Jeremiah 17:9Romans 3:10Philippians 3:20Jeremiah 29:4-71 Timothy 2:1-21 Peter 2:17Matthew 5:13-16Luke 9:23

Football coach. Principal with a clipboard. Buff Santa. Somewhere along the way, most of us picked up a picture of God that's hard to love. Contrast that with Jesus' story of God as a father: someone who sees his broken son a long way off, hikes up his robe, and runs to him before a single apology even gets out. Once you've heard it, your understanding of God will never be the same. Speaker: Ryan Leak, Teaching Pastor

Care Pastor, Ron Shrock, continues our series "Iron Sharpens Iron.” Be sure to join us in person every Tuesday at 6:00 AM at Cottonwood Creek Church in Allen, TX. If you have a question that you want answered, please text “STUDY” to 77978. Whether it be, Scripture, Family, or Life, no topic is off limits to have your question answered! Do you need help building a Men's Ministry at your church? Text “JHILLHOUSE” to 77978! Visit @saturday-at-the-creek for sermons from our Teaching Pastor, Graeme Golding. Are you looking for more scripture-based content and materials? Visit www.johnmarkcaton.com

Andrew Wilson is Teaching Pastor at King's Church London, and has degrees in history and theology from Cambridge (MA) and King's College London (PhD). He is a columnist for Christianity Today, and has written several books. The most recent is Remaking the World: How 1776 Created the Post-Christian West. Historian Mark Noll wrote, “Andrew Wilson's book is extraordinary in every way: extraordinary in the breadth of research; extraordinary in the multitude of world-significant events that Wilson identifies for 1776; extraordinary in the depth of his insight on what those events meant (and continue to mean); extraordinary in the verve with which he makes his arguments; and, not least, extraordinary in the persuasive Christian framework in which he sets the book. Remaking the World is a triumph of both creative historical analysis and winsome Christian interpretation.”Support the show: https://therabbitroom.givingfuel.com/memberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this message from Trace Church, Dr. T teaches on enduring hard seasons through the name Jehovah Nissi, “The Lord is my banner.” Looking at Exodus 17, we see how God met His people in battle, provided help through community, and reminded them that they were not fighting alone.If you are tired, weary, overwhelmed, or standing in the middle of a season you never expected, this message is a reminder to look up and find the banner. The cross still stands, the tomb is still empty, and Jesus has not left the field.Scripture References:Exodus 17:8-16John 9:1-31 Samuel 30John 10:10Romans 6:3-4Hebrews 13:5Matthew 11:28-30

JT English and Kyle Worley are joined by Seth Troutt to discuss his book, “Authentic Masculinity.” Questions Covered in This Episode: What is real masculinity? How is the church uniquely situated to have this conversation? How would you talk to someone who has concerns about toxic masculinity? How can men pursue authentic masculinity? How can women encourage authentic masculinity? Guest Bio: Seth Troutt is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area. With a doctorate focused on digital technology, Generation Z, and gender identity, Seth provides biblical guidance both complex cultural issues and practical personal challenges. His writing explores the intersections of theology, technology, and culture. Seth has been married to Taylor since 2013 and they live in Gilbert, Arizona. Together, Seth and Taylor have two children, Jay and Olivia. Their favorite brands are Traeger, Kirkland, Animal Pak, Apple, and CrossFit. Seth is an alumnus of Arizona State University, Phoenix Seminary, and Covenant Seminary. Resources Mentioned in this Episode: Genesis 1-3, Ephesians 2:10 “Authentic Masculinity” by Seth Troutt Follow Us:Twitter | Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteSupport Training the Church and Become a Patron:patreon.com/trainingthechurchYou can now receive your first seminary class for FREE from Midwestern Seminary after completing Lifeway's Deep Discipleship curriculum, featuring JT, Jen and Kyle. Learn more at mbts.edu/deepdiscipleship.To learn more about our sponsors please visit our sponsor page.Editing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor

Today, on Karl and Crew, we kicked off our weekly theme, “Chivalry.” Dr. Fazale Rana, also known as Dr. Fuz, joined us to discuss how biochemistry points to God’s design, explaining that discoveries in DNA and the unique human capacities for altruism, empathy, and chivalry reflect what it means to be made in the image of God. Dr. Fuz is the President, CEO, and Senior Scholar at Reasons to Believe, a non-profit that focuses on revealing God in science. Next, Seth Troutt joined us to talk about authentic masculinity, explaining how men can reject counterfeits such as passivity and toxic masculinity by pursuing godly character, Christlike responsibility, and biblical chivalry. Seth is the Teaching Pastor at Ironwood Church in the Phoenix metro area and author of “Authentic Masculinity: Leaving Behind the Counterfeits for God’s Design.” We then had Hutz Hertzberg join us to talk about the growing hunger for Christ-centered education, explaining why parents are rethinking their children’s schooling and how classical Christian education offers an alternative rooted in biblical truth. Hutz is the chairman at Hope in Truth and currently the Chief Education Officer of Turning Point USA’s education arm, Turning Point Education. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Dr. Fuz Rana [ 20:17 ]Seth Troutt [ 33:57 ]Hutz Hetzberg [ 11:49 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Daugherty, Teaching Pastor