Dr. Jeff Schreve will unpack powerful truths from the Bible that will help you along in your journey. You'll grow closer to Christ - and to the heart of God.
For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline.
2 Timothy 1:7
Everyone deals with temptation. What are you doing to prepare for an encounter with temptation.
Be of sober spirit, be on the alert. Your adversary, the devil, prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. So resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experiences of suffering are being accomplished by your brothers and sisters who are in the world. 1 Peter 5:8-9
How are you doing with contentment? We have to choose containment in our lives; it doesn’t just happen.
Consider it all joy, my brothers and sisters, when you encounter various trials, knowing that the testing of your faith produces endurance. And let endurance have its perfect result, so that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing. James 1:2-4
Now more than ever, conversations about Christian convictions can be hard to have. With our polarized culture, heated political climate, and flood of information to sort through, Christians often feel unsure and apprehensive about having these tough discussions. Gregory Koukl, award-winning writer and best-selling author, announces his new book Street Smarts, aimed at equipping believers to navigate those criticisms, questions, and challenging interactions.
Dr. Albert Mohler recently stated that “The train is leaving the station” as is pertains to Andy Stanley and biblical Christianity. Pastor Jeff unpacks statements from Andy Stanley, one for he most influential pastors in the US.
Many churches do not like to focus on hell. Hell is a real place. Jesus talked about it, and Jesus does not want you to go there.
Pastor Jeff talks with Tom Ascol about issues related to the Southern Baptist Convention concerning women as pastors.
God showed how much he loved us by sending his one and only Son into the world so that we might have eternal life through him.
1 John 4:9
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Romans 12:2
The importance of Bible translation in historic and contemporary Christianity cannot be overstated, with millions around the globe reading and studying the Bible in their own language. Notable translation expert Mark Strauss answers a wide range of questions about this the process and reliability of this endeavor so essential to the core Christian faith.
Today, Pastor Jeff reflects on September 11, 2001.
Romans 9 is a key passage of debate among Christians. Why is the passage difficult? How do we reconcile God’s sovereignty and man’s responsibility?
Jeff and Debbie discuss the blessings and difficulties of marriage, family and ministry life.
Pastor Jeff talks about the hysteria being stirred up related to recent Covid-19 news.
Jeff Allen, the comedian who famously coined the phrase “happy wife, happy life,” is sharing his journey of overcoming alcoholism and despair to finding joy in his life and relationship with God in his new book, "Are We There Yet?: My Journey from a Messed Up to Meaningful Life." In the book, Allen shares both the good and the bad with the hope of encouraging readers along the way.
Brad and Jill’s daughter, Hannah, went to Heaven on February 26, 2009, at the age of 17. She battled glioblastoma brain cancer for one year with grace and without fear, accepting it as “her storm” … her opportunity to bring glory to God. Brad is retired after 31 years in public education and together, they serve as the executive directors of the While We’re Waiting ministry. Jill hosts the While We’re Waiting – Hope After Child Loss podcast. They enjoy hiking, kayaking, and spending time with their daughter Bethany. They have a passion for pointing grieving moms and dads to the hope we have in Jesus.
Mike Nappa shares about his latest book that is designed to help people to grieve well – to give a safe space for people to walk through long-lasting sorrow, and a traveling companion who will walk alongside.
Wait for the Lord;
Be strong and let your heart take courage; Yes, wait for the Lord.
Psalm 27:14
Pastor Jeff discusses the falsehoods being presented to people in this day and age that can cause fear.
Proverbs 24:30 says, "I passed by the field of the sluggard and by the vineyard of the man lacking sense, and behold, it was completely overgrown with thistles; Its surface was covered with nettles, and its stone wall was broken down. When I saw, I reflected upon it; I looked, and received instruction. “A little sleep, a little slumber, A little folding of the hands to rest,”then your poverty will come as a robber and your want like an armed man."