If you lost your job tomorrow, would you lose your calling? The calling doesn't change. Only the place you carry it out does: love God, make disciples, love your neighbor.

Even Taylor Swift gets bad reviews—but the bigger lesson is how we respond: cheer for others, practice diligence, steward influence wisely, and trust God’s provision when life feels beyond our control. zpr.io/Vq58FWuGsMHV

That ache for closeness? It was put there on purpose. Creativity. Joy. Spiritually curious people have already tasted God's image — sin is what keeps capping the experience. Only Jesus, by his Spirit, lets those desires run all the way through. Listen to the episode: lnk.to/faithandclarity

Does Jesus actually enjoy you, or just tolerate you? Most of us believe he loves us. Fewer believe he likes us. But he does. Dr. Mark Turman and Mark Matlock discuss spiritual curiosity, post-Christian mindsets, and asking discovery questions instead of closing the argument.

Russia’s hybrid war is testing NATO—but geopolitical strategy isn’t the whole story. A biblical perspective sees God’s providence at work and calls believers to pray for leaders, nations, churches and spiritual awakening. zpr.io/Vres3aWTGMTE

Did you know Jesus doesn't just love you, but actually likes you? Most people curious about faith aren't waiting for a better argument. They want to hear what it's like to know Jesus. Once you've experienced Him personally, doubting He's real feels as strange as doubting your spouse exists. @markmatlock joins Dr. Mark Turman on Faith & Clarity. Listen now: lnk.to/faithandclarity

From a suspected pneumonic plague death in Siberia to the third anniversary of October 7, global crises expose our shared vulnerability—and our need to surrender to Christ, whose light defeats sin’s darkness. zpr.io/XBbcjnj2VgUU

Church attendance is declining, but spiritual curiosity is rising. Mark Matlock explains why Christians should resist quick closure, ask discovery questions, and share how trusting Jesus transforms daily life. zpr.io/dMPxWpHRzBKu

Christa Pike’s botched execution reignites debate over the death penalty. The Bible presents capital punishment as a possible tool of government—not a mandate—while insisting every person, even perpetrators, bears God’s image. zpr.io/DSL5LszS6iMc

Trump is blasting Supreme Court justices he appointed after rulings against his agenda. The clash prompts a broader call for Christians to speak biblical truth to power—following Nathan’s courage before King David. zpr.io/AGues8iyRKv3

Jim Bakker’s death at 86 revives scrutiny of his scandal-scarred ministry—and raises a deeper question: Will we use people for our ends, or live by “gift logic,” serving others through God’s power? zpr.io/eKfwnA9qKCsu

When the future feels uncertain, look to the cross: God’s love was proved through Christ’s sacrifice, and his hope is meant to move through us. Who can you encourage with that hope today? zpr.io/A2zHFghG79R5

Your “Encore Years” aren’t an epilogue. From Abraham to Anna, God used older believers for world-changing purposes. Our highest calling at any age: intimacy with Jesus, letting Christ live and serve through us. zpr.io/dtvFw7ixeJ8F

99% of figuring out your direction has nothing to do with your major. Your calling is already settled: love God, make disciples, love your neighbor. The job is just the address where that happens. So the question stops being "what pays?" and becomes "what does the world need?" Gen Z seems to already be there — they're picking impact over paycheck. Full breakdown in Culture Brief: lnk.to/culturebrief

Doomscrolling fuels stress; bloomscrolling restores perspective. Global Christianity is growing in surprising places—an invitation to trust God, live faithfully, and let Jesus shape every part of life. zpr.io/sw4KTVh3uMnA

Why does it take your teenager ten seconds to answer a yes-or-no question? Older generations read that pause as rude, checked-out, or disrespectful. Gen Z and Gen Alpha grew up typing, editing, and sending, so they process before they speak. They're listening harder than we think, retaining more than we think, and caring more than we think. We're the ones misreading the silence. 🎧 Full breakdown in Culture Brief: lnk.to/culturebrief

If you lost your job tomorrow, would you lose your calling? Your calling is already settled: love God, make disciples, love your neighbor. The job is just the address where that happens. Catch the full breakdown on Culture Brief: lnk.to/culturebrief

Does the Bible actually permit gambling? That's what makes mobile sports betting different — it lives on a phone, and nobody has to know. In this episode, Conner and Cole get into how fast betting took over, why "they cast lots in the Bible" doesn't hold up as a defense, and what it actually costs: debt, stewardship, and families. 🎧 Full breakdown in Culture Brief: lnk.to/culturebrief

How do you make a decision when you can't see the whole path? God doesn't always hand over the full map — but He does promise peace that outruns our understanding and a straightened path when we acknowledge Him first. So work backward: What's the next most God-honoring thing to do? 🎧 Full breakdown on Culture Brief: lnk.to/culturebrief

What are Gen Z and Gen Alpha facing? A student minister explores purpose, identity, sports betting, self-image, NIL pressure and “deadpanning”—while sharing why there’s hope for the next generation. zpr.io/a9bynMx47Bxa

Suffering can expose our need for God, redirect us through life’s limitations, and become a powerful witness. Even in pain, faithful trust can reveal that God redeems our struggles for greater good. zpr.io/FeGqMAuhfsiE