Are you struggling with unwanted behaviors? Recovery is possible! In this podcast, you'll hear real stories of hope and healing. We represent an organization with 20+ years of experience helping people recover from addictions through a blend of Christian spirituality and psychology. You'll also learn about the science of behavior change and how to get started on your own journey to recovery. So whether you're just starting out or you've been fighting for a long time, there's something here f ...
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Good News for Today shares and spotlights the good God is doing in this world. Through the stories of Baptist Press, we’ll introduce you to Christians and churches who are making an impact for the glory of God.
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College students on summer mission; Alaskan church serves community in landslide rescue; Texas starts 50th year of teaching Sunday School together
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Telling other people about hope and salvation in Jesus is one the primary things He told His disciples to do. This summer, over 350 short-term missionaries served for six to eight weeks in 26 cities and neighborhoods that need a greater Gospel presence. Together, the students reported having just shy of 4,500 Gospel conversations. The students serv…
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The Forge box office debut in top 5; From prison cell to New Orleans church planter
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The Kendrick brothers’ latest movie “The Forge” had a strong opening weekend at box offices nationwide, bringing in $6.6 million, according to reports. The film came in fifth overall in box office ticket sales between Aug. 23-25. The Forge features Cameron Arnett from previous Kendrick film “Overcomer” in a leading role as Joshua, a business owner …
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St. Louis group helping churches reach the city; Religious persecution in Mexico; What will be our jobs in Heaven?
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Darren Casper believes in missions. As the executive director of the St. Louis Metro Baptist Association (often called STL Metro), he leads a staff of eight full and part-time missionaries. Their task is to equip churches to reach out with the gospel to the city of more than 300,000 people and a little more than 2 million people living on the Misso…
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The Gift Of Presence (Archive - Full Episode)
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Faith and Art; Christian Movie Evangelism; Global Hunger Sunday
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When God called Rhonda Schrage to leave a traditional career and build a new one based on her art, some thought she was crazy, but she stepped out in obedience and found the Lord walking with her every step of the way. Schrage, who lives in Jefferson City, Missouri, starts with a Bible passage written on a canvas. Then she begins to sketch out her …
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Using medicine to carry the Gospel; Carrying for refugees; A pro-life response
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A health care triad – including a hospital, a rural clinic and a nursing college – in East Java, Indonesia is reaching far beyond the island’s, and even the country’s, borders. The history dates back to 1951, when missionaries first went to the island nation. Medical work wasn’t far behind, and it soon became a key strategy for Gospel access. Today…
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Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 4)
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Deaf language versions of the Bible; Disaster Relief comes to quick aid in Puerto Rico; Facing bitterness
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Only 2 percent of an estimated 80 million Deaf people alive today have ever been told the Gospel in their sign language, with at least 380 sign languages in use globally, according to ministry leaders. The International Mission Board (IMB) and Wycliffe Bible Translators are among more than 95 organizations and churches collaborating globally to cha…
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Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 3)
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Supreme Court block Biden Title IX request; UCLA denied religious freedom of Jewish students; Questions for a new school year
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The Supreme Court rejected an emergency request from the Biden Administration that would have required the enforcement of new Title IX regulations released in April of this year. The rule expands the definition of “sex” in Title IX’s language to include sexual orientation and gender identity. Title IX is a federal law that prohibits sex-based discr…
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Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 2)
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East European analyst Andreas Umland offers insight on Ukraine's incursion in Kursk
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Andreas Umland is an analyst at the Stockholm Centre for Eastern European Studies (SCEEUS) at the Swedish Institute of International Affairs and an Associate Professor of Political Science at the National University of Kyiv-Mohyla Academy. His focus as a political scientist has been contemporary Russian and Ukrainian history, domestic politics and …
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Abortion related state ballot initiatives coming in November; College students and leaders prepare for ministry opportunities; What comes after death?
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Arizona and Missouri are the latest states to add measures to the November ballot allowing voters to enshrine abortion rights in their respective state constitutions, joining at least six other states with similar measures. In at least two states, Nebraska and Pennsylvania, ballot initiatives to protect life are pending. State ballot measures in Ar…
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Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Episode 1)
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Forgiveness, Trust, and Moving Forward (Full Episode)
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In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the balance of forgiving others for wrong-doing, with not always having to trust them again fully.By The Refuge Ministry
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Slavic church movement in the U.S.; Texas church continues to heal; Improving your spiritual discipline
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Bogdan Kipko immigrated to the United States from eastern Europe, arriving in Seattle with his parents in 1992 where a Baptist church provided space for his family and others to worship. Thirty years later, God has used Kipko to launch a church planting movement among Slavs who are dispersed throughout North America. Kipko planted Forward Church in…
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Ohio church adds value to their community; Celebrating more than a century of Vacation Bible School; Putting down your smartphone during church
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It happens with a couch or mattress. It happens with two chairs facing each other across a table. While refugees’ initial days and months in America can be complex and filled with paperwork and immigration meetings, churches have learned that there are direct, simple ways to meet needs. Not long after it began six years ago, Living Hope Church in C…
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Believers following up at Paris Olympics, Kentucky bike rally provides ministry potential; Churchgoers may need help navigating the Old Testament
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As a French pastor was setting up for a community outreach event during the Olympics, he recalled a conversation he had overheard years before and had never been able to forget. A mother and child were walking along the street in front of his church. “What is this place, this building?” the child asked. “It’s a museum,” his mother responded. The pa…
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Looking to the stars points to the majesty of God; Back to school presents wonderful opportunites; The Gospel overcomes isolation
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Chris Holcomb looks up most days…he’s a meteorologist at an Atlanta TV station…but he says these last few days have been even better days to look up at the Persied meteor showers have passed over the U.S. Holcomb says looking up reminds him of the majesty of God and how God is in control. “It’s good to look at the sky and just be amazed,” he said. …
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Flood recovery continues; Most people believe God played a role in creation; Do hard things first
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As rainfall totals passed 12 inches, saturated ground led to fallen trees, dams giving way and more than 100 damaged roads in Bulloch County, Georgia, from Tropical Storm Debby last week. Pastor Todd Wiggins of Southbridge Community Church was among those affected, as floodwaters crept into his home. “We were blessed, because there were people who …
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In this episode of the Relational Recovery podcast, hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill discuss the role of trust in cultivating healthy relationships with those around us.By The Refuge Ministry
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A North Carolina helps find a lost neighbor; Priscilla Shirer encourages disciples to surrender all; Being who God says you are
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Springfield Church in Hays, North Carolina had been planning their afternoon of service for months. Weeks of preparation had gone into delivering care packages to residents near the church’s property in mountainous region of Wilkes County. They had planned to hit the streets after the morning worship service. But as they finished the Sunday School …
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 7 (Archive)
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Well-known journalist in Ukraine Brian Bonner reviews his career with insights about the country
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Brian Bonner has been a prominent figure in Ukraine's media scene for almost three decades. He became chief editor of the Kyiv Post in 2008 and assumed the additional responsibilities of executive director from 2018 until 2021. Today Mr. Bonner is involved with a number of Ukraine-oriented projects including The Cipher Brief and the Hromadske Radio…
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Flood relief for the southeast; Chinese church reaching Paris; Tips for caring for sheep
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Help is on the way to Florida, Georgia and the Carolinas as the remnants of Hurricane Debby continuing churning up the east coast. Rivers and lakes stand above flood stage from west Florida up into northeast Georgia and predictions of flooding continue through the Carolinas as what was Hurricane Debby makes its way north. At least six deaths are be…
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 6 (Archive)
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Two astronauts from the same church aboard ISS; How do senior pastors find their role?; Weakness can be strength in leadership
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Two members of Providence Church in Pasadena, Texas haven’t been there for weeks. But that hasn’t stopped the church from praying for them. Barry “Butch” Wilmore and Tracy Dyson are astronauts who are currently working aboard the International Space Station. Dyson’s tenure on the ISS runs through September. Wilmore is waiting to catch a ride home t…
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 5 (Archive)
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Disaster relief response across the Southeast; Stay calm says one financial advisor; Evangelism and prayer go hand in hand
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Disaster Relief workers in Florida, Georgia and South Carolina are on alert as the remnant of Hurricane Debby sweeps across the southeast. Damage will be assessed after its passage for a more comprehensive response, Disaster Relief leaders announced today. Flood watches remain in effect through Tuesday across much of the southeast. The National Wea…
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 4 (Archive)
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Sewing seeds for church plants in Paris; A Montana church is reaching their neighborhood and the nations; Growing as a leader includes leaving room to fail
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They may not be able to control the results, but a group of believers are being faithful to the task about the millions of people gathered in Paris for the Summer Olympics. Jason Harris is leading a team of more than 300 short-term volunteers to hit the streets of Paris sharing the gospel. He says they are united around a common vision to make Chri…
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 3 (Archive)
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Christians wrestle with the ethics of IVF; When grief is your friend; Realizing Jesus is your greatest treaure
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Most Americans, even most Christians, remain supportive of IVF. Around 4 in 5 U.S. adults (82%) say IVF is morally acceptable, according to Gallup. One in 10 believe it is wrong. The more someone attends religious services, the more likely they are to see IVF as morally wrong. But even among those who attend weekly, 63% say the practice is morally …
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 2 (Archive)
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Gospel need in Nevada; Who cares for first responders?; Have you lost your wonder for the grace of Jesus?
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The state of Nevada is a state of contrasts. The state features the lights of Las Vegas, mountain ranges and a vast desert. In some places, you could travel miles and miles without encountering another person. But, there are people who call the state home. In fact, more than 3.1 million people live in Nevada and they need to hear the Gospel of Jesu…
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The Problem With Legalism - Episode 1 (Archive)
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VR outreach underway in Paris; Ukrainians suffering persecution for faith; Many churches may be stuck in the past
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In Paris for the Olympics, visitors may stumble upon a unique freebie: water bottles with QR codes. Scanning the code leads to an immersive virtual reality experience designed by the International Mission Board (IMB). This innovative VR journey, available via the VRChat app, takes users through a series of emotionally charged scenes, from Olympic a…
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Olympic swimmer puts God first; Religious liberty leader calls on Olympic leadership to evaluate closing ceremonies; Group are vital in the local church
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His Instagram account proclaims “GOD FIRST!” and U.S. Olympic swimmer Hunter Armstrong tries to be faithful to that description whether he’s winning gold medals or not. “That’s the first thing I want people to see and know about me,” Armstrong told Baptist Press. “As we grow, we have to make sure we have our priorities in line. I keep God as a prio…
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Mission teams use upcoming Olympics to evangelize, Iowa law banning most abortions takes effect, Painful honesty is necessary for spiritual growth
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The arrival of the Paris 2024 Olympics and Paralympics offers an unparalleled opportunity. More than 10,500 athletes are gathering from nearly every nation on Earth…many who do not have access to the Gospel. The Olympic games also shift the mindset of locals, whose hearts may be open to different ideas they hear from visitors. Protestants account f…
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