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Behind the Work

God’s Work today is backed by a spiritual family of approximately 5,000 Philadelphia Church of God members and many more thousands of co-workers. The primary focus of a true Christian’s life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world in the near future. Tune in each Monday at 12 p.m. Central time for a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant and exciting Work of the living God through interviews, feature stories, updates and statistical rundowns. With the help of the Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong, you will also learn how the Work of God today relates to the spectacular, miraculous, five-decade work of the end-time Elijah.

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    #219: Things Above

    The Bible tells us: “Lift up your heads,” “Lift up your eyes,” and “Set your affection on things above.” We need elevated vision of a positive future to endure in doing God’s Work. Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course

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    #218: Ministerial Conference Recap

    The 2025-26 Philadelphia Church of God ministerial conference just concluded. Learn what the ministry learned—and how they will apply it to strengthen God’s Church and God’s Work. The Administration of the Spirit Child Rearing With Vision

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    #217: Doer vs. Viewer

    God’s Work needs doers—those who practice proactive service, sharing God’s love with the brethren. This fulfills the second commission of the Church. The Epistle of James

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    #216: The Austere Year

    The late Herbert W. Armstrong led God’s Work through an “austere year” in 1963—a year of measured, controlled growth that didn’t plunge the Work into debt. We all can take lessons from this austere year—how to measure ourselves for past and present growth while setting reasonable goals for future growth. Solve Your Money Troubles! How to Be an Overcomer

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    #215: Soar as Never Before

    Today is the 16-year anniversary of Swans in Flight moving to the Herbert W. Armstrong College campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. This majestic sculpture bears great significance to supporters of God’s Work. “Surviving the First Year of Ambassador College” How to Pray

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    #214: God’s Family Work

    God’s Work is all about family—both now and forever! Child Rearing With Vision The God Family Vision

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    #213: Lightbringer

    God is the Father of lights. He expects you to be a lightbringer. Learn how. The Epistle of James How to Pray

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    #212: Destroy and Build

    God gave the Prophet Jeremiah a mysterious commission involving the throne of David. This spectacular story is remarkably told by our new music-and-dance show Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland. “Jeremiah’s Mysterious Commission”

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    #211: Battle Lines

    God uses war thinking: You’re either for Him, or against Him. Learn from a biblical hero how to take a stand for God and push His Work forward. The Former Prophets

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    #210: Total Victory

    God expects us to go to battle spiritually each day. Learn from the Philadelphia Church of God vs. Worldwide Church of God court case how to achieve total victory. Habakkuk Raising the Ruins

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    #209: The Bitter Cup

    God has clearly shown where He is working in this end time. He will force all rebels to drink this bitter cup of reality. Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong Raising the Ruins Malachi’s Message to God’s Church Today A Pivotal Sign of the End Time January 16: God’s Miracle Day

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    #208: A Land of Hope

    Why purchase land in north Edmond, Oklahoma, and even more land farther north? What does this have to do with God's Work? Raising the Ruins Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong “Hope in Anathoth”

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    #207: God Is Whispering

    Can you hear Him? “Elijah: God’s Family Government” “How to Use the Holy Spirit”

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    #206: There Can Only Be One

    My God is God—and yours isn’t! That was the message of the Prophet Elijah—and the message of God’s Elijah Work today. The Former Prophets

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    #205: High Morale!

    Unlock the secret to high morale as you wage spiritual war each day. How to Be an Overcomer

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    #204: How to Be Great

    It isn't as hard as you think. The Former Prophets How to Pray

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    #203: Solomon—Temple Builder

    King Solomon built the most beautiful building of all time, yet it is nothing compared to the physical and spiritual building being done by God’s Work today! “Solomon: The Temple Builder”

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    #202: Your Spiritual Banquet

    God’s Work provides an abundance of material to assist in your spiritual education. Time to feast! Education With Vision How to Be an Overcomer The Seven Laws of Success Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible Correspondence Course

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    #201: The Part of the Lay Member

    Follow the directive of Mr. Flurry in the latest coworker letter: Review Mr. Armstrong’s “Part of the Lay Member” in his masterpiece, Mystery of the Ages. Mystery of the Ages

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    #200: God’s Family Plan

    The Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium is beaming a marvelous message of hope for all mankind!

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    #199: Our Spiritual Fathers

    The “Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered Exhibit” at Armstrong Auditorium features two clay seal impressions that don’t actually come from the time period of David and Solomon. However, these two artifacts are hugely relevant to those doing God’s Work today. Isaiah’s End-Time Vision ArmstrongInstitute.org exhibit page ArmstrongAuditorium.org exhibit hours

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    #198: Interview: The Church’s Finest Hour

    In 1979, the state of California unconstitutionally seized control of the Worldwide Church of God. What happened next is an awe-inspiring miracle and a marvelous example for supporters of God’s Work today. “The Church’s Finest Hour” True Education California Attacks WCG Timeline PDF

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    #197: Relaxed Faith

    Herbert W. Armstrong learned relaxed faith through harrowing experiences in God’s Work. This kind of strong faith is vitally necessary in doing the Work today. Let Mr. Armstrong’s example be a turning point in your life! “Faith to Do the Work” Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong

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    #196: Kingdom Stories

    God’s Church preaches the same gospel that Jesus Christ taught: the good news of the coming Kingdom of God. We can learn a lot about God’s Kingdom by studying the parables of Jesus Christ.

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    #195: Perplexing Parables

    Jesus Christ told relatable stories called parables—not to help the masses understand the truth about the Kingdom of God, but to obscure it. Why?

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    #194: The Legacy

    Herbert W. Armstrong positively impacted millions of people worldwide until his death in 1986. Even today, his legacy and work live on. January 16: God’s Miracle Day A Pivotal Sign of the End Time Raising the Ruins

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    #193: Interview: 2023 Singles Coordinator

    Coming off the latest Singles Winter Weekend, listen as 2023 singles coordinator Parker Campbell recounts the event and lessons learned from the job.

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    #192: The Ultimate Single

    Singles in God’s Church can do big things for God—bigger than the rest of us.

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    #191: Leaving Points on the Field

    Could you score more ‘points’ each day if you seized opportunities? “Where Are YOU Going to College?” “The Secret to Success”

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    #190: Fired for Declaring the Mystery

    Raising the Ruins Mystery of the Ages The Plain Truth About Healing

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    #189: Pray for Jerusalem

    God’s Work in Jerusalem is making history! The Eternal Has Chosen Jerusalem How to Pray

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    #188: Building and Planting for God

    God needs laborers to do His Work! Raising the Ruins

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    #187: The Profitable Servant

    Two very encouraging parables in the Bible show us how to profitably serve in God’s Work. “The Profitable Servant”

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    #186: Flummoxing the Foe

    Satan resists God’s Work with all his might. Learn how to infuriate your fiercest foe. Daniel—Unsealed at Last!

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    #185: A Roman Lake

    Learn the one simple way to identify where Jesus Christ is working today.

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    #184: Endure Hardness

    We all must do this as we support God’s Work. Pagan Holidays—or God’s Holy Days—Which?

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    #183: Code of Conduct

    The Imperial Academy Code of Conduct helps God’s young people focus their lives on serving God’s Work.

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    #182: Repurpose Your Life

    General Michael Flynn visited the campus last week and held several speaking engagements. In his public lecture, he repeatedly stressed a simple solution to America in crisis: Repurpose your life.

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    #181: The Wrong Direction

    We all start out going the wrong direction in life—until God jolts us onto the right track. What will it take for you to run in God’s direction? Jonah: A Strong Warning to God’s Church

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    #180: Deadly False Education

    What is the origin of modern education? Why has it failed to solve world problems? We'll expose the rotten fruits of false education founded on the wrong foundation. Education With Vision

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    #179: Pace the Push

    We all want to stay active and productive. We push the pace—but we must also pace the push. Learn the vital importance of God’s health laws to His Work.

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    #178: Dynamically Alive

    God needs supporters of His Work who are dynamically alive! Learn how to be the opposite of the Sardis era of God’s Church, which was spiritually dead. “A Few Names in Sardis”

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    #177: The Hidden Utopia

    Utopia is already here on Earth. Soon, the whole world will see it.

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    #176: Living the Future Way—Today

    God’s youth camp starts today! Learn the vital purpose of Summer Educational Program in God’s Work.

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    #175: God’s Military Outposts

    In the Bible, God frequently uses military terms to describe the Christian life. Learn how God’s Work is organized as a spiritual military operation. “How Secure Is Your Outpost?”

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    #174: Ministerial Conference Need-to-Knows

    Every 18 months, the Philadelphia Church of God holds a ministerial conference in Edmond, Oklahoma. Learn why this event is so important to God.

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    #173: Gather Up the Fragments

    Jesus Christ’s marvelous miracle of the fishes and loaves teaches us a lot about God’s Work. John’s Gospel—The Love of God

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    #172: Biggest Summer Ever?

    God’s Work is in the midst of five massive projects this summer. Learn how to help! The United States and Britain in Prophecy The New Throne of David How to Pray

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    #171: The Television Curse

    Back in 1955, Herbert W. Armstrong warned of a dire threat to God’s Work: TELEVISION. Learn how this exciting new invention actually hurt the work—and how it is a much bigger problem for us today.

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    #170: Our Noah Work

    Everyone thought Noah was crazy—until the Flood came. “Our Noah Work”

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

God’s Work today is backed by a spiritual family of approximately 5,000 Philadelphia Church of God members and many more thousands of co-workers. The primary focus of a true Christian’s life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world in the near future. Tune in each Monday at 12 p.m. Central time for a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant and exciting Work of the living God through interviews, feature stories, updates and statistical rundowns. With the help of the Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong, you will also learn how the Work of God today relates to the spectacular, miraculous, five-decade work of the end-time Elijah.

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