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<p>Anne shares from Habakkuk 1-3.</p>

<p>On this WPN Call #541, Dr. Jim Garlow is joined by Işik Abla, who was born in Istanbul, Turkey, and raised in a devout Muslim home. Her childhood was filled with intense hardship as well as verbal and physical abuse. In 1996, she fled to the United States seeking freedom and safety. After years of trauma and despair, she descended into deep depression and became suicidal. But on the day she planned to end her life, Işik had a supernatural encounter with Jesus Christ that miraculously healed and transformed her from the inside out.</p> <p> </p> <p>Today, Işik's uses her voice and platform to authentically present Jesus Christ to the Muslim world, partner with indigenous discipleship and follow-up teams, and serve as a catalyst for revival in the body of Christ. Hear Işik's remarkable testimony of conversion from radical Islam to Christianity. You will be so encouraged.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Website: <a href='https://isikabla.com/'>https://isikabla.com/</a></p> <p><a href='https://www.wellversedworld.org/the-executive-orders'>https://www.wellversedworld.org/the-executive-orders</a></p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Dr. Jim Garlow has partnered with Pastor Mario Bramnick and Terry Barnes to bring you World Prayer Network (WPN), which seeks out Holy Spirit given strategies for how to be an effective and contagious Christ-follower in our present national situations. WPN hosts weekly prayer calls to seek out strategies for the transformation of nations, including our own. During these live calls, we share briefings from key leaders and then pray into what we see and hear from the Lord.</p> <p> </p> <p> </p> <p>Follow us on social media: </p> <p>facebook.com/wellversedworld</p> <p>twitter: @wellversedworld</p> <p>instagram: @wellversedworld</p> <p><a href='http://www.wellversedworld.org'>www.wellversedworld.org</a></p>

<p>In this episode of the Official Average Boy Podcast, Jesse and Bob (aka Average Boy) explore the mystery of the Golden Egg and what it really means to serve others. Bob is eager to share his latest adventure, though he gets a little distracted by his “research”—if you count eating a whole bag of Easter candy as research. Bob and Jesse also answer an important question from a listener who lives in a beautiful place and has a great name.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://www.focusonthefamily.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/AB-Book4-cover-scaled-1.jpg">Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/12mrrl">Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/the-official-average-boy-podcast/">We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1t4ctr">If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a></p>

<img src='https://hutchcraft.com/images/AWWY_Images/2026-04/2026-04-10-When-Marriage-Is-a-Multiple-Choice-Test.jpg'> <p>There are few words that strike fear into the heart of a student like the word "test." Now, I'm informed that some are to be feared more than others. For example, an essay test is a 10 on the anxiety scale. You have to know your stuff. True and false, well, that's not as bad. And multiple choice, oh man, that seems to be especially popular among students. See, there's the right answer right in front of you; just pick the right one. Now, occasionally multiple choice tests are complicated by those confusing words: All of the above, or none of the above, which makes it a little tougher. Actually, academic tests are pretty good preparation for the real test that you take for the rest of your life. <p>I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "When Marriage Is a Multiple Choice Test."</p> <p>Now, when you go into training on how to counsel people, one of the first things they'll tell you is to ask this question when you're counseling someone, "What are all your options?" And I've often done that when I've tried to help someone...to list all of the choices that they have in a given situation. So, get your multiple choices right in front of you. It's especially good advice when it's your marriage that's being tested. And, by the way, every marriage is tested some time or another.</p> <p>Maybe it happens in all those expectations you had, or suddenly confronted with the reality and what you expected him or her to be, or what you expected marriage to be. Well, reality is almost always different. And maybe that's hitting you.</p> <p>There's conflict that doesn't seem to be resolved. Maybe there are secrets about your spouse that you never realized before like you do now. Maybe you've been very wounded by this one who's closest to you. Or communication is like totally broken down. Maybe your mate is very busy and you're very lonely. Maybe you've even been violated by the ugliness of unfaithfulness. But when your marriage is hurting, what are your choices?</p> <p>Well our word for today from the Word of God is in Malachi 2, beginning in verse 13. "Another thing you do..." God says, "...you flood the Lord's altar with tears. You weep and wail because He no longer pays attention to your offerings or accepts them with pleasure from your hands. You ask, 'Why?' It is because the Lord is acting as the witness between you and the wife of your youth, because you've broken faith with her. Though she is your partner - the wife of your marriage covenant. Has not the Lord made them one? Do not break faith with the wife of your youth. "I hate divorce," says the Lord God." Now, in a world where divorce is considered one of your multiple choices, God says, "I hate divorce." He doesn't say, "I hate divorced people." He says, "I hate divorce."</p> <p>One of the most important choices my wife and I ever made was this: Divorce is not and never will be one of our options. You know what effect that has in a marriage? All your energy goes into fighting for your marriage. It's like a house you know you're going to stay in for the rest of your life. You put all your energy into making that one work and fixing it up. None of your energy should be converted into considering a divorce possibility. As soon as you acknowledge that possibility, you make it much more likely.</p> <p>Now, there are a lot of multiple choices: To pray in faith that God will change things, to seek counsel, to talk to other couples, to schedule time to talk it through, to fight it through, to admit you've been wrong, to choose to forgive. But it strengthens that marriage to eliminate ending that marriage as an option.</p> <p>Now, while the Christian world opens the door wider and wider for believers to choose divorce, God hasn't changed. He still hates divorce. Again, not divorced people. When marriage becomes a multiple choice test, use every choice

<p>What if you took a second to pray for your spouse before criticizing him or her? Jim Daly joins Ron and Deb DeArmond on why you cannot be your spouse's Holy Spirit. They also tell a beautiful story of how Ron proposed to her again decades after they'd gotten married. Then, Erin explains why it's good to remind your mate, "you're still the one."</p> <p> </p> <p>Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast" data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast</a> or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofm-podcast-2026-04-09?refcd=2451004">Receive the book I Choose You Today for your donation of any amount!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/7c8pef">Focus on Marriage Assessment</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/making-daily-choices-to-love-your-spouse-digital-product/?refcd=2451004">Making Daily Choices to Love Your Spouse</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/dy2jt9">Choosing to Love Your Spouse</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/dy2jt9">Crazy Little Thing Called Marriage</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fom-donate/?refcd=2451004">Support This Show!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/cyey4q">If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a></p>

<p>Have you ever gotten a question from your kids about the Bible that you weren't sure how to answer? Danny and John address why it's okay to admit if you don't know the answer to a biblical question your kid might ask. You'll also hear from Jim Daly and Danika Cooley about navigating through some of the edgier parts of the Bible.</p> <p> </p> <p>Find us online at <a href="http://focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast." data-callout-id="edit_links_in_description">focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast.</a> Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-fofp-podcast-2026-04-09?refcd=2459202">Receive the book Help Your Kids Love and Learn the Bible for your donation of any amount!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/5il94h">Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://store.focusonthefamily.com/nurturing-a-love-for-the-bible-in-your-kids-digital/?refcd=2459202">Nurturing a Love for the Bible in Your Kids</a> </p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/cldch2">Learn About Our Age and Stage e-Newsletter</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/etmiot">Family Reading of Scripture</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24fop-donate?refcd=2459202">Support This Show!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/hflpj3">If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.</a></p>

<p>Where did the greatest hymns originate? While we know they’re biblically grounded and theologically rich, they sprang from the hearts and minds of men and women who loved the Lord. This week on <em>The Great Stories Podcast</em>, join David Wollen and special guest Robert Morgan as they uncover these stories in the new episode, <em>Robert Morgan and the Stories Behind the Hymns We Love</em>.</p>

<p><a target="_blank" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2259902/fan_mail/new">Love the show? Text us your feedback! </a></p><p>While the Bible technically never uses the word “abortion” it does consistently defend innocent life. The Bible also clearly and repeatedly establishes personhood in the womb. Unfortunately, many abortion advocates try to twist scripture in an attempt to use God’s word to justify the killing of innocent children in the womb. Today we will put an end to those lies and discuss what the Bible really says about abortion with our guest Pastor Mike Spencer. </p><p><br/><a href='https://lifeissues.org/straight-talk-on-life-issues/biblical-perspective-on-abortion/'>Click here for resources</a></p>

<p>Carmen Lewis shares how God rescued her and her husband from addiction and abuse—and how that transformation fuels her compassion for others. Be encouraged in knowing that no one is beyond God’s hope, healing, and second chances. No matter your story, He wants you to share it with others!</p> <p>Host Barry Meguiar is a car guy and businessman who hosted the popular TV show, Car Crazy, on Discovery Networks for 18 years. He loves cars, but he loves Jesus even more! Learn more about Barry at <a href="https://igniteamerica.com/">IgniteAmerica.com</a><br> <br>Get your copy of Barry’s book Ignite Your Life: Defeat Fear with Effortless Faith at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and other online booksellers.<br> <br>Learn more about:<br> <br>- Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel<br>- How we can work God into any conversation<br>- Why 80% of Americans are looking for God<br>- When we can use humor to share God’s message<br>- How the Holy Spirit gives us a voice<br><br>Check out Why Share? on <a href="https://igniteamerica.com/">IgniteAmerica.com</a> to learn why it is important for every believer to share their faith. Then visit First Steps which provides practical ways to get started in your faith-sharing journey. Sign up to receive emails that will bring you solid faith-sharing tips and powerful inspiration.<br><br>(00:00) A Story of Struggle and Offering Hope<br data-start="3019" data-end="3022">(00:44) Carmen’s Background and Life Before Christ<br data-start="3072" data-end="3075" data-is-only-node="">(01:30) Addiction, Brokenness, and Losing Hope<br data-start="3121" data-end="3124">(02:10) God’s Intervention and Radical Transformation<br data-start="3177" data-end="3180">(02:45) Recognizing Hurting People Around You<br data-start="3225" data-end="3228">(03:20) Encouraging Others Through Shared Experience<br data-start="3280" data-end="3283">(03:50) A Life Changed Through Persistent Faith<br data-start="3330" data-end="3333">(04:20) Second Chances and Obedience to God<br data-start="3376" data-end="3379">(05:00) Living Out Faith in Everyday Life</p> <p> </p>

<p>Hello, friend. Thank you for joining me this week. If you’ve missed some episodes or are just tuning in for the first time, this is a great place to start. We’re talking about what happens when grace happens, something I didn’t fully understand until I was years into ministry. I pray you understand it today. </p> <p></p>

<p>As America celebrates 250 years as a nation, Senator Tim Scott shares inspiring stories of Great Americans and the Christian faith guiding them in their acheivements. He also encourages listeners to engage in civil dilogue with those who hold different political views, as we reflect on the greatness of America and our heritage of faith.</p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-refocus-2026-04-06?refcd=2457001"> Get a copy of Tim Scott's book, One Nation Under God: Profiles in Christian Courage, for a gift of any amount.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/svqdsx">The freedoms we enjoy in America today originated in Judeo-Christian ideals that date back to long before the American Revolution.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/1jbxku">Buy your copy of Jim Daly’s book, ReFOCUS! He shares how believers can engage others in the culture with the love of Christ and reveal the heart of God.</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/24refocus-donate-page?refcd=2456901">SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!</a></p> <p> </p> <p><a href="https://podcasts.focusonthefamily.com/show/refocus-with-jim-daly/contact/">Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.</a></p>

An Easter Message by Travis Eades.

<p>Philip Glassborow, the voice of Malachi, joins the podcast to look back at the unforgettable “Malachi’s Message,” his decades with Focus on the Family Radio Theatre, and what it was like to return for the “Face the Future” story arc. Plus: a preview of the final episodes of Album 80 and Club-exclusive episode “Word in the Hallway”</p>

The Bible warns that false teachers can appear like wolves in sheep’s clothing. So how can you tell when someone is teaching something that isn’t true? True Girl teacher Suzy Weibel shares her 3 W’s of Wolves to help you recognize the warning signs.<br><br>As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:<br><br><b>Refresh</b>.<br>The 30 Days of Personal Revival Journaling Set is a tool to help you meditate on God's Word and record ways He is at work in your life.<br><br><a href="https://www.reviveourhearts.com/donate/podcast/">Give today</a>

<p>The final episode of “The Boundless Show” featuring our current Boundless team, plus founders Steve and Candice Watters offer parting thoughts.</p> <p><strong>Roundtable: With Love, The Boundless Team</strong></p> <p>It’s the final sign-off to “The Boundless Show,” our podcast for young adults that began in January 2008. The current Boundless team (plus former audio engineer Alex because he’s fun) gathers to talk about our favorite show moments, biggest “ahas” and learnings, unexpected ways we contributed, advice as we go, and what is next for each of us. Thanks for the memories, and God bless you, friend!</p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/e65oj1"><strong>Leave Us a Voicemail</strong></a></p> <p><strong>Culture: A Final Word From Our Founders</strong></p> <p>Steve and Candice Watters close out our last show with more fascinating stories from Boundless’ beginning as a ministry, plus Lisa puts them on the hot seat for their assessment of past and current young adult culture and their best advice from what they’ve seen and know. As a final gift, Lisa asks each of them to pray for you. </p> <p> <a href="https://donate.focusonthefamily.com/don-boundless-2026-02-19"><strong><em>The Dating Manifesto: A Drama-Free Plan for Pursuing Marriage With Purpose</em></strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/joyfpl"><strong>Watch This Segment on YouTube</strong></a></p> <p><a href="https://sf.fotf.com/fjqs0p"><strong>Find us on YouTube </strong></a></p>

<p>Author, speaker, and Bible teacher, Jennifer Rothschild joins host Stephanie Daniels to share her story of literally walking by faith and not by sight. Since losing her sight at age 15, Jennifer hasn’t let blindness stop her from seeing and sharing God’s goodness. You will be encouraged by their conversation and reminded to trust God even when life doesn’t look like what you planned. And that God’s strength shines brightest in our weakness and hope can bloom in the darkest places.</p><p>Connect with Jennifer and listen to her podcast at her website <a href="https://www.jenniferrothschild.com/" target="_blank">jenniferrosthschild.com</a></p><p>Check out Joni’s books in the <a href="https://joniandfriends.org/product-category/books/" target="_blank">Joni and Friends Bookstore</a></p><p><strong>KEY QUESTIONS:</strong></p><ul><li>How have you seen God show up in your weakness?</li><li>How can you be patient with yourself… and with God?</li><li>How can you personally reach out to people with disabilities in your church?</li></ul><p><strong>KEY SCRIPTURES:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Job 1:21: </strong>“...The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”</li><li><strong>2 Corinthians 4:16-18: </strong>“Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen, since what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.”</li></ul> <p><p>You make this podcast possible! <a href="https://joniandfriends.org/donate" target="_blank">Thank you for your support</a>.</p><p><a href="https://joniandfriends.org/podcast/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_7">Find all podcast resources and message our team.</a></p><p> </p><p>Follow Joni and Friends on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/joniandfriends/">Instagram</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/JoniandFriendsIDC">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://youtube.com/joniandfriendsvideo">YouTube</a>, and <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@joniandfriendsofficial">TikTok.</a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_6">Joni and Friends</a> envisions a world where every person with a disability finds hope, dignity, and their place in the body of Christ. Founded by Joni Eareckson Tada, we provide Christ-centered care through <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/jonis-house/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_6">Joni's House</a>, <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/wheels-for-the-world/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_4">Wheels for the World</a>, <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/retreats-and-getaways/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_6">Retreats and Getaways</a>, and <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/ministries/church-training-resources/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_6">disability ministry training.</a></p><p> </p><p>Find more encouragement on <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/media/radio/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_6">Joni Eareckson Tada's <i>Sharing Hope </i>podcast</a> and her <a href="https://www.joniandfriends.org/help-inspiration/daily-devotional/?utm_source=ministry_podcast&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=season_6">daily devotional</a>.</p></p>

<p>Check here each week to keep up with the latest from John MacArthur's pulpit at Grace Community Church.</p><Img align="left" border="0" height="1" width="1" alt="" style="border:0;float:left;margin:0;padding:0;width:1px!important;height:1px!important;" hspace="0" src="https://feeds.gty.org/~/i/908530268/0/gtypulpit"> <div class="fbz_enclosure" style="clear:left"><audio controls="controls" style="display:block;padding:0.5em 0;max-width:100%;"><source src="https://feeds.gty.org/-/908530265/0/gtypulpit.mp3">Click the icon below to listen.</audio><a href="https://feeds.gty.org/-/908530265/0/gtypulpit.mp3" title="Play audio"><img border="0" width="40" height="40" src="https://assets.feedblitz.com/i/podplay.png"/></a></div>