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CrossCurrent PodcastsKingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - Used AI in Your Christian Book? What to Tell Amazon KDP
New live series: Writing Wins, every Tuesday at 11am Eastern (9 Mountain) on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel through December 8. Each week CJ and I share…
CrossCurrent PodcastsAsk Pastor John - Was Piper Unprepared?
In 1980, Bethlehem Baptist Church hired 34-year-old John Piper as lead pastor. Pastor John reflects on the life experience and biblical worldview that prepared…
CrossCurrent PodcastsPastor Rick's Daily Hope - Dreaming the Future God Wants for You - Part 2
Without God's dream for your life, you will be confused about your identity. You won't know where you're going or why life even matters. Listen to this message…
CrossCurrent PodcastsRead-Aloud Revival ® - RAR #290: Holiday Traditions Don’t Have to be Big to be Memorable
We all want to make lasting memories with our kids, especially at this time of year. We want them to remember freshly-baked cookies, the fragrance of a freshly…
CrossCurrent PodcastsFocus on the Family with Jim Daly - Facing Farewell: Navigating Your Parent’s Terminal Illness (Part 2 of 2)
Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom’s terminal illness — and found God’s comfort and peace along the way. She offers practical…
CrossCurrent PodcastsBreakpoint - Family in our Final Days
Our choices about having children today will very much shape our personal and collective futures. __________ Join us at the 2027 Colson Center National…
CrossCurrent PodcastsLiberty Spenders™ - Could Everything You've Built Be Taken Away? Casey Fleming's Warning
What if the biggest threats to freedom are not coming through conventional war, but through economic pressure, political influence, technology, information…
CrossCurrent PodcastsNew Books in Christian Studies - Hidden Scrolls, Buried Bibles: How We Discover the Sacred Past with Eva Mroczek (Yale UP, 2026)
From the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls to the Zohar, this is the untold story behind our enduring fascination with lost and found religious texts The Dead…
CrossCurrent PodcastsTeach Them Diligently - How One Gift Helped a Girl Discover God’s Love: An Operation Christmas Child Story
What difference can one shoebox make in a child’s life? For Kristiana Allenbaugh, it became a tangible reminder that she was seen, known, and loved—and an…
CrossCurrent PodcastsChristian Parent, Crazy World - How to Study the Bible: A Simple Method That Works (w/ Angie Baughman) - Ep. 195
Can You Really Teach Your Kids to Study the Bible—If You Don’t Feel Confident Yourself? The “Step by Step” Method to a Lifetime of Scripture Confidence For…
CrossCurrent PodcastsChristian Indie Writers' Podcast - 341: The Backlist Is Your Secret Weapon
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Christian Indie Writers' Podcast, we're talking about how to breathe new life into older books, reach new readers, and…
CrossCurrent PodcastsThem Before Us Podcast - Them Before Us #111 | The fertility killers hiding in your house | Katy Talento
Your LED bulbs, your underwear, and your toast might all be quietly working against your fertility. Harvard-trained epidemiologist Katy Talento is back on our…
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Teach Them Diligently - How to Find a Good Church for Your Family: 4 Things to Look For
Your family needs a good local church—but how do you know when you’ve found one? In this episode of the Teach Them Diligently podcast, David Nunnery goes solo…
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - Hitz Blitz: Dare Greatly: Be in the Arena
️ FREE: Kingdom Writers Conference, Write with God edition on Wednesday, October 28. If God gave you a book and you've been stuck on it, join CJ and me for a…
CrossCurrent PodcastsPastor Rick's Daily Hope - The Only Family that Will Last Forever - Part 2
Why is your spiritual family, the church, more important than your physical family? Because your physical family doesn't last. Join Pastor Rick as he continues…
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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Transform Your Marriage by Facing Trauma Hand in Hand (Part 1 of 2)
Marriage is such a special bond, and a beautiful gift from God. But it doesn’t come without its challenges. Dr. Dan Allender teaches how you can work with your…
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Breakpoint - Religious Freedom at Risk
We must continue in our commitment to uphold religious liberty. __________ Download the Colson Educators app today on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
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Ask Pastor John - Can My Pain Kill My Sins?
Does suffering kill the sin within us? Pastor John argues from 1 Peter 4:1 that believers die to sin with Christ so we can live to his righteousness.
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Christian Parent, Crazy World - Choosing Media That Builds Your Child's Faith (w/ Jess Wolstenholm) - Ep. 194
What if your child’s screen time could help them meet Jesus, shape their character, and spark conversations that last a lifetime? In a culture overflowing with…
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New Books in Christian Studies - The Ethics of Precision Medicine and Burned Agency with Paul Scherz and Travis Pickell
In this special installment of the University of Notre Dame Press's Books for Better Understanding, Paul Scherz, the Our Lady of Guadalupe Professor of…
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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast - 340: Are You Writing Books — or Building a Publishing Business?
Send us Fan Mail What does it really mean to be an indie author? Are you simply writing books, or are you also running a publishing business? In this episode…
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Read-Aloud Revival ® - RAR #289: Kate DiCamillo on the Mystery (and Miracle) of Stories
Today, I am over the moon to welcome one of my very favorite guests back to the show. She’s been on the show and visited us in RAR Premium several times over…
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Liberty Spenders™ - You're Losing Business Every Time You Explain What You Do | Steve Woodruff
What if the way you introduce yourself is actually making people less interested in what you do? Kurt Luidhardt sits down with clarity consultant, author, and…
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Ask Pastor John - Do Good People Get Hurt?
Does the Bible promise that believers will not be harmed for doing good? Pastor John explains the context of 1 Peter 3:13 and God’s sovereign wisdom in…
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Christian Parent, Crazy World - Has Culture Hijacked the Purpose of Our Parenting? (w/ Candace Nassar) - Ep. 193
What if the core purpose of your parenting isn’t what you’ve always believed? In a world obsessed with outcomes and control, Christian parents are challenged…
CrossCurrent PodcastsPastor Rick's Daily Hope - How To Keep Your Tank Filled Instead of Running on Empty - Part 1
What does Jesus say when we come to him with an emptiness in our lives? How does he respond when we tell him that we have nothing to give? Join Pastor Rick as…
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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Exposing the Realities of Teen Dating Abuse
Abuse and manipulation in teen relationships are devastating and sadly often happen without parents ever knowing. Identifying the warning signs and how to…
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Breakpoint - Is the LGBT Fad Fading?
Biological reality has always been on the side of truth. __________ Register for our event at Colorado Christian University at colsoncenter.org/colorado.
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Them Before Us Podcast - Them Before Us #110 | Welfare, Feminism, and the Vanishing Black Family | Delano Squires
In 1965, about 24% of Black children were born to unmarried parents, and today that number sits around 70%. Delano Squires [ @squire429 ] is the author of The…
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New Books in Christian Studies - Tyrants and Traders: Tintagel, Arthur and the Lost Kings with Ken Dark (Bloomsbury, 2026)
How Roman Britain ended is one of the most controversial questions in British history. Unique among former Roman citizens in Western Europe, the Britons…
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - How to Hear God's Voice for Your Book (Without Overthinking Every Idea)
Want to write with me? I'm writing alongside you three days a week on the Kingdom Writers YouTube channel: Map It Monday, Write Again Wednesday and Finish Line…
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Liberty Spenders™ - What If God Is Waiting for You to Stop Chasing the Wrong Person? | Molly Gomez
What if your biggest business advantage is a story you have not learned how to tell yet? Kurt Luidhardt sits down with former television reporter and story…
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Teach Them Diligently - She Received a Shoebox at 5. Now She’s Packing Them With Her Own Kids
When five-year-old Gabby Walker walked into a church in Honduras, she was living in extreme poverty. Her mother worked multiple jobs, there were days without…
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Ask Pastor John - When You’re Not Sorry
When someone confronts you wrongly, should you apologize? Pastor John encourages humility and reconciliation without giving in to emotional manipulation.
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Christian Parent, Crazy World - Beyond the Mask: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Teen Suicide (w/ Emma Benoit & Jennifer Ellers) - "Best Of" Ep. 49
Teen suicide is a subject no parent ever wants to face—but in today’s world, it’s a crisis that cannot be ignored. In this heartrending and hope-filled "Best…
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New Books in Christian Studies - The Crusader Storm: A Global History of the Wars for the Middle East with Nicholas Morton (Pegasus, 2026)
From their foundational era in 1097 to Saladin's conquest of Jerusalem almost a century later, the Crusader States transformed the Middle Eastern world. In an…
CrossCurrent PodcastsPastor Rick's Daily Hope - How To Be Happy No Matter What Happens - Part 1
Pain, pressure, people, and problems—the four most common sources of unhappiness. They're the killjoys of life. In this message, Pastor Rick examines why…
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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Leaving Pro-Gay Theology for True Faith
Joe Dallas shares his testimony of being repeatedly molested as a boy and pursuing homosexual encounters as a teenager. After becoming a Christian, Joe…
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Breakpoint - Misleading Claims About Abortion Laws
How can post-Dobbs laws be blamed for what happened before Dobbs was decided? __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast - 339: Outline What Successful Indie Authors Are Doing Differently in 2026
Send us Fan MailWhat are successful indie authors doing differently in 2026? The publishing landscape is changing fast. Algorithms shift, AI is changing how…
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Teach Them Diligently - Before You Change Your Homeschool, Do This First
Is something just not working in your homeschool? Maybe the schedule feels chaotic. A curriculum isn’t clicking. Your days aren’t unfolding the way you…
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - 5 Christian Writing Mistakes That Keep You Stuck for Years
Before we jump in: CJ and I are live on YouTube every Tuesday morning at 11am Eastern teaching the Kingdom Writers Workshop, where we're learning to partner…
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Read-Aloud Revival ® - RAR #288: Why Board Books Are Important Tools (and Toys!) with Tabitha Paige
There is a type of children’s book that we haven’t talked much about here in twelve years of Read-Aloud Revival. But it’s one that almost anyone who has spent…
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Liberty Spenders™ - They Used AI to Turn Every Word of the Bible Into Music | Michael Blanton
What does it take to recognize great talent before the rest of the world sees it? In this conversation, Kurt Luidhardt sits down with legendary music…
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Breakpoint - What Are They Teaching Teachers These Days?
When teachers understand their role within the biblical framework of redemption, the potential is amazing. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast - 338: The AI Problem Authors Aren’t Talking About
Send us Fan MailWhat happens when an AI-generated book appears under your author name and readers think you wrote it?In this episode, we explore the growing…
CrossCurrent PodcastsPastor Rick's Daily Hope - How to Get a Marriage Makeover - Part 3
In order to get a marriage makeover, you must deal with unresolved hurt. Listen as Pastor Rick explains the two ways to help heal your marriage of unresolved…
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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Praying for Your Marriage is Essential (Part 2 of 2)
Jodie Berndt adds to the Praying the Scriptures series by encouraging couples to pray for their marriages! She explains how you are responsible for your own…
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - It's Not Too Late to Write the Book God Gave You
Before we jump in: CJ and I are live on YouTube every Tuesday morning at 11am Eastern teaching the Kingdom Writers Workshop, where we're learning to partner…
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Ask Pastor John - When I’m Too Weak to Be Productive
Can a disabled mother model the Proverbs 31 woman? Pastor John describes the gift of a heart that hopes in God’s steadfast love.
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Liberty Spenders™ - AI Is Making Your Competitive Advantage Disappear | Dusty Holcomb
In this conversation, Kurt and Kristen Luidhardt talk with Dusty Holcomb, founder of Arcus Group, leadership advisor, former CEO, and host of the Leadership…
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New Books in Christian Studies - Matthew Montgomery, "An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the Psalter's Message" (European Hebrew Journal, 2026)
In this episode of the New Books Network, Željko Stanojević speaks with Matthew Montgomery about his article “An Intercessor Like Moses: A Key Component of the…
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Christian Parent, Crazy World - How Can a Good God Allow Evil & Suffering? (w/ Dr. Douglas Groothuis) - Archive Ep. 66
How Can a Good God Allow So Much Evil and Suffering? Wrestling with the Toughest Question in Faith For many parents—and for the next generation—one question…
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Focus on the Family with Jim Daly - Parenting Your Child’s Heart, Not Just Behavior
The goal of parenting isn’t perfect behavior—it’s shaping your child’s heart! Juan and Jeanine Sanchez offer some tools to equip you to raise your children in…
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Breakpoint - The IVF Pipeline and a Better Way
Restorative reproductive medicine is offering a way forward for men and women who wish to be moms and dads. __________ For more resources visit breakpoint.org.
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Kingdom Writers: A Podcast for Christian Writers o... - Christian Writers, Your Words Travel Farther Than You Think
Before we jump in: CJ and I are live on YouTube every Tuesday morning at 11am Eastern teaching the Kingdom Writers Workshop, where we're learning to partner…
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Christian Indie Writers' Podcast - 337: The Little Details Readers Remember Most
Send us Fan MailSometimes the moments readers remember most aren’t the biggest plot twists — they’re the little details. A favorite mug. The smell of rain. A…
CrossCurrent PodcastsPastor Rick's Daily Hope - Unlocking the Marriage Matrix - Part 2
Marriage is a three-legged stool. It takes three to make it stand—you, your spouse, and Christ. Join Pastor Rick as he shares the key to marital stability…
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Ask Pastor John - Do We Need to Go to Church Every Week?
Gathering with other Christians is a crucial way to encourage and be encouraged in Christ. But do we really need to gather every week?
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Read-Aloud Revival ® - Best of RAR: Simple Habits for Nurturing Lifelong Readers
We all want our kids to be readers. Not just kids who can read, but kids who actually do read. Who then grow up and keep choosing to read because they want to…