Segment 1: • Three Words to Remember: Ask yourself, “What’s your goal?” for Christmas—and it changes everything. • Look Outward: The holidays aren’t just about fun for you; they’re about representing Jesus. • Impact Others: Helping your church community or unsaved relatives find joy in Christ makes Christmas meaningful. Segment 2: • Intentional Par…

Segment 1: • The Gospel Debate: Gospel-centered language risks becoming self-centered when Jesus isn’t the focus. • Faith in Jesus, Not in Faith: Everyone has faith—the problem is where it’s directed. • Beware of Naval Gazing: Looking inward at your faith distracts from the transformative power of Jesus. Segment 2: • From Mourning to Celebration: C…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1 • Should the gospel be simplified for kids? Is it ever too early to mention hell? • Should you serve in a church before becoming a member? Is it a red flag if they allow it? Segment 2 • Church governance: Elder-led, congregationally-directed, or hybrid—which is biblical? • Can …

Segment 1: • Test Yourself: 14 subtle signs of legalism that may be lurking in your life. • Key Traits: Praising outward deeds, seeking man’s approval, and turning the Bible into a checklist. • Parenting Danger: How legalism creeps into how you raise your kids. Segment 2: • Blame Schleiermacher: The father of liberal theology reshaped religion into…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel takes listeners to Georgia Tech and talks with students about faith, creation, and morality. Segment 1: • Design vs. Chance: Exploring whether the intricate design of the universe points to a Creator or random chance. • Big Bang or Big Design?: Challenging the belief that the universe “just happened” by comparing …

Segment 1: • Cultural Sloth: Society makes it easy to avoid hard work—how are we contributing? • Parenting Alert: Could your child’s laziness stem from never having to work for what they need? • Faith and Work: “If anyone doesn’t provide for their family, they’ve denied the faith.” Segment 2: • Before the ‘I Do’: Premarital intimacy and unresolved …

Segment 1: • Rewriting History: Can you imagine Western civilization without men—or Christianity? That’s the agenda. • Texas Takes a Stand: New curriculum introduces the Bible as history, not theology. • Cultural Shift: Some fear this inclusion while others push to erase Jesus from the narrative. Segment 2: • No Theology, Just Facts: Texas’ curricu…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1: • Is “adiaphora” really biblical—or just a convenient term for neutral doctrines? Segment 2: • Thanksgiving turmoil: How do I navigate a mother-in-law’s divisive actions? • Is studying theology just “fighting over vain words”? How do I respond? Segment 3: • Why would demons dr…

Segment 1: • Jesus’ Favorite Subject: What did Jesus like to talk about? • Your Priorities Matter: Where does the church rank on your priority list? • Beware of Wicked Arguments: Misusing theology to justify sin is spiritual poison. Segment 2: • Jesus Loves His Bride: The Church is central to God’s heart and plan. • Fellowship Over Comfort: Better …

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus in Gainesville, GA to talk with students about creation, repentance, and genuine belief over tradition. Segment 1: • Complexity Points to a Creator: A future doctor acknowledges the design of the human body as evidence of God’s creation. • Faith vs. Commandments: The student believes following command…

Segment 1: • Biblical Perspective: The Bible doesn’t address 21st-century deportation directly—apply OT principles thoughtfully. • Unity Over Division: Don’t let this non-essential issue divide us. Respond gracefully to disagreement. • What’s in It for You: Gain clarity on balancing biblical truth with modern complexities. Segment 2: • Degrees of I…

Segment 1: • Shift Focus: Are we too consumed by politics, forgetting what truly matters in light of eternity? • Christ’s Example: Jesus submitted to laws He didn’t need to, to avoid stumbling others—eternity was His mission. • Takeaway: God’s interest is eternal and glorious—what are you preoccupied with? Segment 2: • Be the Touch: Jesus touched o…

It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers! Segment 1: • Preteen Ministry Focus? – What should preteen ministry look like? More catechism or something else? • Worship Music Dilemma – Should I be concerned if our Bible institute uses songs from a controversial church? • Supporting Sound Doctrine or Not? – How do I handle a worship …

Segment 1: • God’s Design in Our Brains: Dr. Jason Lisle discusses the intricate, purposeful design of human brain cells as a reflection of God’s creation. • Concerning Trends in Reproductive Rights: Recent laws, like Colorado’s “reproductive freedom,” raise questions about society’s direction and impact on women and children. • 3D Ultrasounds’ Dua…

It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is at Georgia Tech to talk with students about faith and masculinity, doubt, and pluralism. Segment 1: • Men and Faith: Todd tackles the perception that church is “too feminine,” encouraging men to deeply commit to God’s word. • Cultural Expectations of Masculinity: Why are some traits linked with masculinity and …

Segment 1: • Peacemaking in Theology: Are the warring camps of continuationists and cessationists closer than they think? • Spirit in Tandem with Jesus: The Spirit’s role today isn’t independent; it aligns with Jesus’ Word. • Holy Spirit and Experience: Can we embrace the Spirit’s ongoing work without compromising Scripture? Segment 2: • Luther’s B…

Segment 1: • Eternal Focus Over Election Fever: With politics in turmoil, it’s time to refocus on eternity—hell is far worse than any national crisis. • The Cost of a Lost Soul: Earthly gains are empty when eternity is on the line; there’s no hope in bartering your soul. • The Moment After Death: For the lost, the first instant after death is one o…