How Are We to Understand Calamities in Our Life?
April 03, 2023
00:54:15
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.
Pastor Jeff discusses how we can trust God even when calamities are happening to us.
To those living in sin the truth can be very offensive. How do we reach them without driving them away?
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.
Are you growing spiritually? Are you abiding in the Lord? Jeff and Chris talk about what it means to grow in our Christian lives.
Pastor Jeff and Debbie talk about the horrific shooting tragedy in Nashville, as well as the devastating tornado damage in Mississippi.
Today we celebrate one year of Real Truth for Today on AFR.
How do you view God? Do you view God through the lens of circumstances? Do you have bitterness due to difficulties you’ve experienced?
Pastor Jeff and his wife Debbie talk about truth especially as it pertains to the issue of homosexuality and warn against the church becoming accepting of some sins. Am I willing to give up my job, my friends, or even my life for the truth?
Babbie Mason is a two-time Dove Award-winning Christian singer, songwriter, author, and TV talk show host, who remains a favorite artist to a very dedicated audience. A Christian Music Hall of Fame inductee, Babbie Mason has 26 recorded projects to her credit and authored 8 books.
Pastor Jeff talks with Dr. Mike Courtney, founder of Branch Ministry and the brother of Chonda Pierce, about overcoming childhood in a disfunctional family. Mike is author of the book, Failure and How I Achieved It.
Pastor Jeff and Pastor Chris talk about the importance of diligence and effort in our lives.
A lazy person does not roast his prey, But the precious possession of a person is diligence. Proverbs 12:27
Do you believe the lies that are being told in our world today? Pastor Jeff discusses the what lies are being propagated and the answers to those lies.
Jeff talks with theologian David Allen about the issues surrounding Calvinism, Arminianism, God’s Sovereignty, and Free Will.
A stand-up comedian, television hostess, author and now actress, Pierce has channeled her life experiences into positivity, bringing laughter to audiences around the country. As the RIAA’s best-selling female comedian, her hilarious take on life is easily relatable as she publicly opens up to her listeners about times of darkness and depression in her own life, drawing humor and good from every situation.
Pastor Jeff and Debbie discuss what it takes to have a healthy Christ-honoring marriage.
Pastor Jeff explains what the Bible teaches about worry.
Pastor Jeff describes his experience at the Shepherds Conference and takes listener calls.
The subject of a father wound is universal. John Finch seeks to break down the barriers that prevent men and women from addressing deep rooted anger and hurt from the wounds they have suffered in this life by candidly and openly sharing his story, his failings, and his path to a new way of life.
Suffering in the Christian life.
Jeff talks with John Meador, author and pastor of Cross City Church in Euless, TX. In God’s Not Done With You, Meador writes: “God has recorded the details of these lives so that we might know about them and learn from them. He’s shown us these stories because He wants you to see Him more clearly in your own life and your own challenges. In these stories, you are going to learn that God is not done with you.”
What do you do when trouble comes? We must trust God in the midst of our storms.
