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Questions about purpose often come quietly but persistently. What am I meant to do? Does my life have direction? Where am I going?
Scripture answers these questions differently than the world does. It points not just to what you do, but to who you are and who you belong to.
These teachings are here to help you think clearly about purpose and live with greater intention.
Many people search for meaning in achievement, comparison, or constant motion; the Bible sets calling in the frame of grace, service, and faithfulness over time. Pair listening with Open Bible, explore calling and identity for the next step, and use World Watch when cultural noise pressures you to measure your life by trends.
Purpose questions rarely arrive as debates—they often arrive as exhaustion, transition, or the sense that you are drifting.
The gospel reframes what “success” means: faithfulness over visibility, love over positioning, worship over performance.
Returning to clear teaching protects you from both cynicism and hurry. It keeps your life rooted in what outlasts a season—and gives you words to pray when direction feels thin.
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Apr 13, 2026 · 1h 5m
What if the very trial you're asking God to remove is where He's doing His deepest work? Pastor Joe, who watched his wife Kelly lose her hearing to rare brain tumors and discovered his son carried the same genetic condition, reveals how…
Mar 26, 2026 · 6 min
Understanding the divide between America's Christian ideals and its history of slavery. __________ Applications for next year's class are now open, and you can learn more at colsonfellows.org.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 25, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd Friel is on campus at The University of Georgia where he meets two students who are willing to talk about their religious beliefs. What will happen when their own conscience says “you’re guilty”? The tension…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 25, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks to Jon Noyes about his new YouTube project, Noyes on the Streets, where he has conversations about spiritual and ethical topics with people in public places and then breaks them down for viewers and gives tips on how to make…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 25, 2026 · 25 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses how the conflict in Iran highlights how complicated and dangerous the world is, the American…
Mar 25, 2026 · 6 min
The truth matters, and it matters more than our tribe. __________ Join the movement by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 24, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • James Talarico preaches his version of Easter. • Confusion over gender, truth, and identity - it’s not compassion, it’s rebellion. • A “Christian” argument for progressive ideology—what happens when Scripture gets…
Mar 24, 2026 · 6 min
In eternity, did God choose to elect His people to salvation based on His decision to permit humanity's fall into sin, or was it the other way around? Today, Barry Cooper takes up this heady question and the two big words that seek to…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 24, 2026 · 25 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the death of Leonid Radvinsky, the dark turn in Cesar Chavez’s story, how history discloses the…
Mar 24, 2026 · 5 min
The tragic legacy of the book, The Population Bomb. __________ Join us for our 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit by visiting colsoneducators.org/rooted.
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Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 23, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A viral near-death story claims 18 days in heaven… • If someone “comes back” with a message, is it new revelation—or a subtle attack on biblical authority? • The real question is why so many are drawn to these stories of…
Mar 23, 2026 · 22 min
Questions about how to respond to the criticism that Christianity is narrow-minded and dangerous, and what to say to someone who thinks Christianity is a cult. How would you respond to the criticism that Christianity is narrow-minded and…
Things Unseen with Sinclair B. Ferguson
Mar 23, 2026 · 4 min
As we come to understand what God has done to redeem us, we're instilled with the desire to sing our Savior's praise. Today, Sinclair Ferguson begins to reflect on the significance of singing in the Christian life. Read the transcript:…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 23, 2026 · 27 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the Senate’s rejection of a measure to ban biological males from female sports, a woman charged…
Mar 23, 2026 · 5 min
We cannot know what God might do with our obedience. __________ Grab your ticket to CCNC before they sell out completely at colsonconference.org.
Mar 23, 2026 · 56 min
Have you ever felt the weight of trying to control everything, only to find yourself drowning in worry? In Luke 12:32, Jesus offers a radical shift in perspective. Pastor Lamar shares how our anxious attempts to build personal…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 8m
Did Adam and Eve really exist — and does it actually matter for the gospel? In this episode, we continue our exploration of origins, tackling some of the most controversial questions Christians are asking today. From theistic evolution to…
Mar 22, 2026 · 1h 22m
From congregational autonomy to regional presbyteries to episcopal oversight, Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller explain the scriptural reasoning and practical structures that shape how ecclesiology…
Mar 20, 2026
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 – Intro 1. 0:16 {James Talarico & the Gospel of Thomas} Can you offer your thoughts on James Talarico and his teaching relating to the Gospel of Thomas? 2. 28:58 {Converting from Judaism} I’m…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 20, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Received an email from James, who asked the question last week concerning the difference in the Quran and the Old Testament, where God directs His people to kill…
Mar 20, 2026 · 46 min
We talk with three Colson Fellows who share their experiences with the program and how they've used it later in their lives to live with clarity, confidence and courage. Segment 1 – What Attracts People to the Fellows Program Colson…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 20, 2026 · 58 min
Greg answers questions about apologetics resources for young children, the fate of people who never heard the gospel, catering to those who have been historically marginalized, reconciling Romans 3 with the idea that those who seek God…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 20, 2026 · 26 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses a Planned Parenthood’s clinic use of botox for ‘bodily autonomy,’ and he answers questions…
Mar 20, 2026 · 4 min
Key Scripture that pro-abortionists point to and why life in the womb wins every time. __________ Join us for our 2026 Rooted Educator Worldview Summit by visiting colsoneducators.org/rooted.
Truth For Life with Alistair Begg Sermons
Mar 20, 2026
While an approach to Christianity that treats it as a soft option may sound attractive, it’s certainly not scriptural. Truly biblical discipleship is muscular, demanding, and thoughtful. The apostle Paul made this clear to Timothy as he…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 19, 2026 · 54 min
Today on Wretched Radio, we listen in to a recent breakout session from the Shepherds Conference, where Phil Johnson addresses the growing push to redefine hell. Annihilationism may sound more reasonable—even more compassionate—but does…
Mar 19, 2026 · 1h 5m
What if the real victims of marriage redefinition were never the adults—but the children? In this explosive conversation, Katie Faust joins me to talk about her bold new Greater Than Campaign and why it’s time for Christians to stop…
Mar 19, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about whether God’s primary object is to not be found, how one can say God doesn’t make mistakes if the percentage of Christians in the world is so low, and whether the fact that not everyone will be in Heaven is proof that God…
Mar 19, 2026 · 5 min
What does Scripture mean when it says that "the heavens declare the glory of God"? Today, W. Robert Godfrey reflects on this phrase from the Psalms and considers how creation testifies to God's glory and righteousness. Read the…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 19, 2026 · 25 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the advance of radical abortion legislation in Britain up to the moment of birth, the teaming…
Mar 19, 2026 · 5 min
Human intelligence is far too complex to have happened by chance. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 18, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd hits the streets of downtown Atlanta and talks with a Hare Krishna who believes all religions lead to God—and a college student who isn’t sure what to believe. Different views, same issue. What sounds…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 18, 2026 · 58 min
Greg responds to the claim that there’s no proof for God, then he answers questions about whether the parables in Luke 12 indicate salvation can be lost, Sarah sending away Hagar, how sin moved from an angel to a tree, and what it means…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 18, 2026 · 27 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the great volatility in Iran, that the U.S. and Israel did not entrap each other, the political…
Mar 18, 2026 · 5 min
As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is essential to reflect on the role of the Bible and Christianity in shaping the country. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 17, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Do you challenge someone’s salvation at the end of life? • Paul Washer presses John MacArthur with a soul-check instead of comfort—was it bold faithfulness or unnecessary tension? • You’ll be in that room someday—make sure…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 17, 2026 · 27 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the death of Paul Ehrlich, the problems with population control ideology, if medical…
Mar 17, 2026 · 3 min
Of the thousands of green-clad parade-goers, marchers, and partiers today, few know about Patrick, the man for whom today's holiday is named. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at colsoncenter.org/churchsummit.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 16, 2026 · 55 min
Segment 1 • Why are evangelicals so divided over modern-day Israel? Todd Friel and Albert Mohler break down the debate. • Tucker Carlson presses hard: Does Ted Cruz actually know what the Bible says about Israel—or are Christians misusing…
Mar 16, 2026 · 20 min
Questions about whether the fact that the truth about one’s age changes over time is an argument for relativism, and how to ground virtues like courage in objective reality without relying on circular definitions. I’ve heard truth doesn’t…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 16, 2026 · 25 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:14 – 11:43) Iran’s Strategy in the Strait of Hormuz: A Little Geographic Feature Can Be Crucial Part II (11:43 – 13:53) Will the West Be Lost…
Mar 16, 2026 · 5 min
A UK study found teens think Jesus is offensive, and they're right. __________ Register for America Reads the Bible at americareadsthebible.com/online.
Mar 15, 2026 · 1h 6m
What happens when critical theory gets applied to disability? In this fascinating conversation, Alisa sits down with Christian apologist Ela, known online as The DisApologist, who herself lives with a physical disability, to talk about…
Mar 15, 2026 · 44 min
Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller evaluate theological answers generated by ChatGPT and discuss how to engage people who are outsourcing life's biggest questions to AI. PARTNER WITH US -…
Mar 13, 2026
Question Time Stamps for Quick Reference: 0:00 – Intro 1. 0:07 {The Meaning of “Jew”} When the New Testament uses the word “Jew,” who is it referring to? 2. 23:41 {Serving When We Don’t Want To} I know I’m supposed to serve, but to be…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 13, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give parents any guidance on what they should use as an instrument of discipline for their children? - Anonymous • Last year, a woman came to our…
Mar 13, 2026 · 1h 4m
A proposal in Congress that would impact the abortion pill. A Senate candidate from Texas has some strange theological ideas. The good and bad side of purity culture. And should Christians be connoisseurs of today's art? Segment 1 –…
Mar 13, 2026
If you’re a believer, do you realize God had your salvation planned before the world existed? Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how each person of the Trinity—the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—is involved in the…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 13, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks to a caller about whether a church should formulate a specific position on Israel, reviews an AI article on reasons for and against converting to Christianity, and answers a question on whether people are confusing the idea of…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 13, 2026 · 28 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses the marketing by prediction markets to young women, how sports betting is wrecking Gen Z lives,…
Mar 13, 2026 · 4 min
Adding text to Scripture because it's "progressive" might score secular points, but it doesn't make it truer. __________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 12, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • The push to abandon church buildings for “first-century house churches”: admirable or misguided? • Did the early church reject formal worship spaces, like church buildings? • Old Testament and synagogue patterns challenge the…
Mar 12, 2026 · 24 min
Questions about what gives modern Christians confidence that they’ve inherited the Jews’ covenant with God if Scripture explicitly says it was with Israel and not the Gentile nations, and why the Jews were chosen. The covenant in…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 12, 2026 · 26 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, I discuss Portland’s vote for legal protection for polyamorous families, how the push for polyamory is bigger than…
Mar 12, 2026 · 6 min
The biblical authority parents have over their children is a sphere the state cannot, and should not, contravene. __________ Ready to deepen your faith? Visit colsonfellows.org
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 11, 2026 · 54 min
It’s Witness Wednesday! Todd stops by the University of Georgia to talk with - and evangelize to - a number of students. From talking with a psychology student about the reality of the soul, to investigating the claims of a member of the…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 11, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about a clip from Wes Huff’s interview on Diary of a CEO and responds to objections to Hell, then he answers a question about whether ancient Greeks viewed their mythology the way we view Christianity now and people in the…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 11, 2026 · 26 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 10:03) Asymmetrical Warfare in Iran: The Cheap But Highly Effective Drones That are Shaping the War in Iran ‘Designed to Wreak Havoc’:…
Mar 11, 2026 · 6 min
. . . and other nonsense Jesus would not have done. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 10, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Many progressive politicians quote the Bible while promoting theology that contradicts it. • There is a growing divide between “nice” public Christianity and actual biblical faithfulness. • When we evaluate leaders by…
Mar 10, 2026 · 7 min
The eternal Son of God took on flesh and died as a man, all so that death itself would die. Today, Barry Cooper speaks on an awesome reality, recorded in Scripture, that sets the Christian faith apart from all other religions. Read the…
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 10, 2026 · 27 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 05:49) International Law, What Is It? Many Lay Claim to International Law, But Who is Defining It? In defence of hand-wringers and…
Mar 10, 2026 · 5 min
Chuck Colson's daily prayer was to light the marketplace of ideas afire with Gospel truth. __________ Register for our Church Leadership Summit at colsoncenter.org/churchsummit.
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 9, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • A Methodist “minister” quotes Matthew 25 completely out of context in a government hearing, and is called on it. • Scripture is often used as a political slogan instead of being read consistently. Context matters more than…
Mar 9, 2026 · 30 min
Questions about why there is no effort towards a neutral interpretation of Scripture that doesn’t take denominational preferences into account, and how so many people in different denominations that believe different things can all claim…
Mar 9, 2026 · 6 min
Businesses are returning to "business as usual" on ideological issues. __________ Help us keep the Colson Fellows program affordable by visiting colsoncenter.org/march.
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 9, 2026 · 26 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. Part I (00:13 – 10:11) The First Cabinet Firing of Trump’s Second Administration: Kristi Noem is Out, and Sen. Markwayne Mullin is In as Nominee for DHS…
Mar 8, 2026 · 1h 1m
Christine Sneeringer joins me for a powerful and hope-filled conversation about trauma, identity, redemption, and the life-changing power of Christ. Christine shares her story of surviving years of sexual abuse, wrestling with deep…
Mar 8, 2026 · 42 min
How are social media platforms shaping women's beliefs about identity, faith, and the good life? Mary Van Weelden joins Michael Horton, Justin Holcomb, Walter Strickland, and Bob Hiller to examine influential online trends and compare…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 6, 2026 · 55 min
It’s Mailbag Friday! You’ve got questions, we’ve got answers. Segment 1 • Does scripture give us any specific details about the timeline of Christ’s return? - Dylan • We rightly hear a lot about the demonic influence upon the world - but…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 6m
As war rages in the Middle East, John and Maria talk about what makes a just war. New studies show a sharp decline in both those identifying as LGB+ and in heterosexuals dating. And The Supreme Court stops California schools from keeping…
Stand to Reason Weekly Podcast
Mar 6, 2026 · 58 min
Greg talks about an argument atheist Michael Ruse made for people to be “moral” even though there are no grounds for being good, then he answers questions about Frank Turek’s claim that the Calvinist God is like Allah, and whether the…
Mar 6, 2026 · 4 min
Jailing dissidents is a standard operating procedure for Communist dictatorships, but Lai is no standard dissident. _________ Partner with thousands of others in supporting The Colson Center by visiting colsoncenter.org/cornerstone
The Briefing with Albert Mohler
Mar 6, 2026 · 26 min
This is The Briefing, a daily analysis of news and events from a Christian worldview. On today’s edition of The Briefing, Dr. Mohler discusses Instagram and YouTube on trial for its harms in LA court, and he answers questions about…
Mar 6, 2026 · 1h 27m
Today we’re continuing our conversation about theistic evolution and the theological implications of how we think about origins. In this episode, Dr. JT Bridges helps us untangle what people actually mean when they say “evolution,”…
Wretched Radio with Todd Friel
Mar 5, 2026 · 54 min
Segment 1 • Todd Friel steps into the heated divide between pro-lifers and abolitionists, asking why two groups who both want abortion abolished are so adversarial. • The controversy in Tennessee legislation raises a provocative question:…
Mar 5, 2026
Dear followers of Che Ahn, I am doing this for you more than for anyone else. I hope you heed this warning and protect yourselves. My video on Shawn Bolz with important background info for this video is HERE. Ron Cantor’s videos on Che…
Mar 5, 2026 · 22 min
Questions about how one person could trust another person on the topic of God, how STR obtained information about God that others haven’t obtained, and whether God only matters for the purpose of the afterlife. How could one person trust…
Mar 5, 2026 · 6 min
The Zoomers aren't religious, but the ones going to church are seeking depth. __________ Access Truth Rising The Study for FREE by visiting colsoncenter.org/study.
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