Podcasts from Ambassador Ministries

They’ve been labeled snowflakes, anxious, and fragile—but Generation Z (ages 14–29) is asking deeper spiritual questions than many people realize. Beneath the stereotypes is a generation searching for truth, purpose, authenticity, and hope, and when they encounter the answers found in Christ, many are coming to faith in powerful ways. Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox joins David Wollen for a compelling conversation about what the church needs to understand about the next generation and the spiritual questions they are really asking. Listen to the new episode, “Tanita Maddox and What Gen Z Wants to Know About Faith,” on the Great Stories Podcast.

Does it feel like conflict sets your marriage back instead of making it stronger? Erin opens up about how her and Greg struggled to get along early on in their marriage. Then, Jim Daly chats with two couples - Milan and Kay Yerkovich and Marc and Amy Cameron - on how to be honest about your emotions with your spouse, in ways that don't lead to big arguments.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book How We Love for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   How Love Styles Can Help You Grow Closer as a Couple - I-II    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Learn to Identify Your Emotions in Marriage   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

You’re headed somewhere. The question is not if you’re walking a path, the question is which path you’re walking. The friends you choose, the words you say the choices you make, all of them are steps in a direction. Is it the right one?As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A lot of people treat abortion like men should sit down, shut up, and stay out of it. We reject that premise and explain why it has been so damaging, not only to the unborn, but to women who feel alone and to men who are told their grief is irrelevant. We are joined by Sean Corcoran, CEO of Men for Life, for a candid conversation about men and abortion, post abortion grief, and why the pro-life movement cannot win while half the country stays passive. Sean shares his personal story of losing his child to abortion, being dismissed by counselors, spiraling into addiction, and eventually finding healing through truth, mourning, and forgiveness. From there we dig into what it means for men to protect and lead with humility, and why fathers have a real role in the decisions surrounding abortion. We challenge men to step off the sidelines, tell the truth clearly, and fight for their unborn children while still making room for real healing. If you care about ending abortion, engaging pro-life men, and building a culture where every unborn child is treated as an image bearer of God, we hope this conversation will challenge you.  Subscribe for more, share this with a man who needs to hear it, and leave a review. What would it look like for the men in your life to get off the sidelines and step into the fight?

When have you last examined your own flaws instead of fixating on your spouse's? Greg describes how distressed couples have a tendency to focus too much on their mate's issues instead of their own. Plus, Les and Leslie Parrott share how to tell if you're a healthy or an unhealthy spouse.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Healthy Me, Healthy Us for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Improve Yourself, Improve Your Relationships    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Hope Restored   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Week 5 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

Buckle up your tool belts, grab your shovels and hop on your "Rooster Scooters," because things are getting agricultural! In this episode, Jesse teaches Bob the definition of the word "always," while Bob introduces us to the world of AG class (which, according to Bob, stands for "Aggravated Grownup"). Between hair-raising hijinks (or is that hare raising?) and hopping hogs, Bob and Jesse dig into what it means to be diligent—even while they're distracted by chocolate-covered donuts.   Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover!   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Cuba is facing a devastating season. Widespread blackouts, severe food shortages, and deep uncertainty have pushed millions to the brink — yet in the middle of the crisis, pastors across the island are witnessing something unexpected: renewed hope in Christ. Join David Wollen on a new episode of The Great Stories Podcast, “Danny Rojas on Why Hope Still Remains in Cuba,” as Danny shares firsthand updates from the frontlines of a special series called Crisis in Cuba.

Words are small, but they can cause big problems. One sentence can start an argument. But one sentence can also encourage someone, fix a problem, or make someone feel brave. It’s so important to choose wise words every single day.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Called to Thrive: Finding Freedom, Fullness, & Fruitfulness in Christ.Drawing from Nancy DeMoss Wolgemuth’s biblical teaching, Called to Thrive takes you through three life-giving themes: freedom, fullness, and fruitfulness—each grounded in Scripture, each deeply practical.Give today

Pastor Rob Pacienza shares his powerful journey from a 14-year-old new believer to leading Coral Ridge Presbyterian Church today. He challenges Christians to wake up from apathy and live out the Great Commission — equipped, intentional, and bold in sharing the hope of Jesus. You’ll be inspired to share your faith! 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 IgniteAmerica.com 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. Learn more about: -        Why obedience matters when sharing the Gospel-        How we can work God into any conversation-        Why 80% of Americans are looking for God-        When we can use humor to share God’s message-        How the Holy Spirit gives us a voiceCheck out Why Share? on IgniteAmerica.com 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.(00:00) The Simplicity of the Gospel(02:14) Barry Reflects on D. James Kennedy and Coral Ridge(05:17) Pastor Rob’s Salvation Story at Age 14(08:12) The Great Commission and a Passion for the Lost(09:18) Why Every Believer Is Called to Share the Gospel(12:00) Carrying the Gospel in Ordinary Life(17:20) “Go Means Go”(18:22) Common Excuses for Not Sharing Your Faith(22:30) Seeing Every Conversation as an Opportunity(24:28) Closing Prayer and Continuing the Conversation    

Jim Daly speaks with author and ministry leader Denise Shick about how parents and church leaders can guide young people through today’s confusing conversations about gender and identity. Drawing from her deeply personal story—including the impact of her father’s gender transition during her childhood and her own season of gender confusion—Denise shares how cultural influences, social media, and shifting societal norms are shaping the next generation. With compassion and biblical clarity, she shares powerful redemption stories and offers practical encouragement for parents who want to talk honestly with their children about God’s design for male and female, while pointing young people toward the lasting hope, identity, and healing that can only be found in Jesus Christ.   Get a copy of Denise Shick's book, Grace & Truth: Navigating Faith-Based LGBT Conversations With Youth, for a gift of any amount.   This booklet describes scenarios where you and your family might encounter transgender issues – at school, in private spaces and in your family – and gives guidance for responding with wisdom and grace. The free PDF also helps you understand transgender terminology and ideology and their effects on the culture.   Focus on the Family's staff of licensed, professional counselors can help you bring healing and restoration to your family with Christian perspectives you can trust.   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.   Laura Perry Smalts shares her story of childhood pain and trauma that led her to identify as a man for seven years. She'll unpack the spiritual transformation she experienced because her parents and the love of many other Christians that convinced her to place her faith in Christ.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Week 4 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado. .

Who can compare to our God? The answer is simple—no one. Yet God doesn’t leave us guessing. In Scripture, He makes Himself known, showing us both His nature and His character. Tune in as David Wollen is joined by special guests Marci Wollen and Jen Wilkin on The Great Stories Podcast for a new episode, Jen Wilkin and Understanding Who God Is Part 2.

You want to belong, have friends, to fit in and be included. Here’s what you might not realize yet: the people you spend time with will shape the person you become. Let’s learn how God wants us to respond to peer pressure.This podcast is only possible with the support of listeners like you. Please consider giving generously to the work of helping women thrive in Christ: Give today

Love the show? Text us your feedback! A million plus embryos may be sitting in freezers across the United States, and most people have never been asked the simplest question: what should happen to them now? We sit down with Beth Button, Vice President at Nightlight Christian Adoptions, to explain Snowflake Embryo Adoption in plain language.We also hear from Caleb and Suzanne Johnson, who chose embryo adoption and welcomed their son into their family. They describe why the idea felt “sci fi” at first, why carrying their adopted child through pregnancy became deeply meaningful, and how sharing their story has opened eyes in their own circles.If this helped you understand embryo adoption, share it with someone who needs hope or clarity, then subscribe, leave a review, and tell us what question you still have about frozen embryos or Snowflake adoption.Click here for resources.

Do you remember the time in life when your faith in Jesus made sense? John and Danny recount the times they decided to put their faith in Christ after asking good questions. You'll also hear Jim Daly and Natasha Crain share how you can respond well when your kids ask you hard questions about God.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Keeping Your Kids on God’s Side for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Answering Your Kids' Tough Faith Questions    10 Tips for Having Deeper Faith Conversations With Your Kids   Contact our Counseling Team   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Prayer is one of the key ingredients to helping you experience a deeper relationship with your mate. Kathi Lipp joins Jim Daly to discuss the difference prayer can make in your marriage. Also, Erin Smalley shares about couples she's seen persevere through serious challenges by relying on God.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Praying God’s Word for Your Life for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Bringing Purpose and Power to Your Prayer Life    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Learning from the Prayer Life of Jesus   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Week 3 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Travis Eades. .

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In this milestone episode—which Bob is convinced is mathematically special—Jesse and Average Boy dive into the world of healthy eating. Bob’s mom has officially launched a "health kick" at the Smiley household, leaving Bob to face his greatest enemies: rice cakes and hummus. While Bob tries to figure out if kangaroos work for rideshare apps and why his school lunch always tastes like a freshly mown football field, Jesse tries to keep the show on track with a few "un-beet-able" jokes. The duo also suggests some helpful Bible verses to a listener who’s fighting with a friend.   Click here to see the new Average Boy book title and cover!   Click here to visit the Average Boy Store to gain access to books, devotionals, subscriptions to Clubhouse Magazine, and much more!   We'd love to hear from you! Visit our Homepage to leave us a voicemail.   If you enjoyed listening to The Official Average Boy Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Now, I'm not in the business of advertising any particular ice cream spot, but let's face it, it's kind of fun to go to Baskin Robbins. You know, they have all those flavors they advertise. Now, you can write to me and tell me that maybe you like another place better, but listen, I know you like to go where there's a lot of flavors. And you know what? It seems like it takes me an hour to decide which one I want. Well, not really, but seems like an hour to the person who's waiting on me. But the variety is a lot of fun. Now, can you imagine an ice cream store that offered only vanilla? Yeah, boring! After a while you get tired of the same old flavor. Can you imagine a person who said, "I only eat vanilla. I never tried anything else." I'd say to them, "Man, look at the list! You're missing so many flavors. You can have ice cream so many different ways." How boring to think that all ice cream has to be the one flavor you like. I'm Ron Hutchcraft and I want to have A Word With You today about "Many Flavors At God's Place." Our word for today from the Word of God is found in 1 Corinthians 12. And we go, in a sense, to God's ice cream parlor if you want to put it that way. And it's called the church - the body of Christ. Listen to all the flavors. "There are different kinds of gifts, but the same spirit. There are different kinds of service, but the same Lord. There are different kinds of working, but the same God works all of them in all men." Verse 12 of 1 Corinthians 12: "The body is a unit, though, that is made up of many parts, and though all of its parts are many, they form one body. So it is with Christ." Okay, now, if there's one message we could get from these wonderful verses it would be this. Variety is God's plan for His body. He's not interested in cookie cutter Christians. He wants many styles, many flavors of Christians. God likes variety. Guess what we like? Uniformity. We want everybody to be like us - like our group. So as a consequence, generally speaking, Baptist Christians only know Baptist Christians, and Assembly of God Christians only know Assembly of God Christians, and Methodist Christians only know Methodist Christians, and Presbyterian, Presbyterians, etc. The list is infinite. But, you see, none of us has all of Him. But all of us together have all of Him. Don't cut yourself off from all the other flavors; don't just be a vanilla Christian. See, we disagree only about, say, 10% of it. Ninety percent is about Christ, and sin, and salvation, and Christ's return, and the Bible: we tend to agree on those. We need each other. Those different styles and different emphases in the body of Christ are not only God's will, but they make you rich. One group of Christians may teach you how to pray and get a hold of God. Another group may really have a vision for missions, and they'll help you care about a lost world. Others will really get you into personal evangelism. There's another group of Christians who might really help you learn about God's sovereign control over things. And then there's a group over there that may be strong in loving and caring and accepting. And this group over here, they'll teach you a lot about worship. And this one, oh you'll learn a lot about careful Bible study. Hey, listen. We will be together forever. All the labels we have here on earth won't make it past the gate of heaven. Why don't we get together now? You're on God's side when you're against whatever divides His body. It's not all vanilla. It's lots of flavors. It's all ice cream; but it's lots of flavors, and that's what counts. We're all the church. So, celebrate the variety in God's family. And enjoy all those flavors.

Who is like our God? The answer is simple: no one. Yet God, in His grace, doesn’t leave us guessing. Throughout Scripture, He reveals not only who He is, but what He is like. Join David Wollen on The Great Stories Podcast with special guests Marci Wollen and Jen Wilkin for a new episode: Jen Wilkin and Understanding Who God Is.

Successful parenting isn't based on formulas, but it's also good to pray with your kids regularly. Justin Earley chats with Jim Daly about something he called a bedtime liturgy with his sons. Plus, Danny and John will encourage you to pay attention to your tone when teaching spiritual lessons to your children.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/parentingpodcast. Or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Habits of the Household for your donation of any amount!   Take the 7 Traits of Effective Parenting Assessment   Creating Spiritual Habits in Your Family    Contact our Counseling Team   Watch the Entire Interview with Justin Earley   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Parenting Podcast, please give us your feedback.

Most couples go through a season where you're not connecting like you want. Erin Smalley addresses how spiritual connection matters, and that a lot of couples are struggling in this area. Plus, Jim Daly and Debra Fileta give some thoughts for getting on the same page spiritually again.   Find us online at focusonthefamily.com/marriagepodcast or call 1-800-A-FAMILY.   Receive the book Love in Every Season for your donation of any amount!   Focus on Marriage Assessment   Loving Your Spouse Through the Seasons of Marriage    Counseling Consultation and Referrals    Conversation Starters for Date Nights   Support This Show!   If you enjoyed listening to the Focus on Marriage Podcast, please give us your feedback.

You live in a world that tells you what to wear, what to say, who to be, and what matters most. But the most important thing you can learn isn’t how to be popular, talented, or even smart. It’s how to be wise.As our thanks for your gift of any amount this month:Refresh.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.Give today

Love the show? Text us your feedback! Men and women often deeply suffer guilt and pain after an abortion. Adrienne LeCoure shares her journey from pro-choice ideology to the hidden trauma and grief she carried after her abortion. Joined also by Dr. Theresa Burke this conversation sheds light on the “forbidden grief” , the silence surrounding abortion pain and how to find hope and healing for anyone carrying unseen wounds.

David and Jason Benham share their story of having their HGTV show cancelled as a result of some public opposition to their Christian beliefs. Hear about cancel culture before it was a trend and be challenged to share your faith in love - bold and broken - in the culture.   Hear Laura Perry Smalts and Dr. Meg Meeker on ReFOCUS with Jim Daly.   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.   SUPPORT REFOCUS! GIVE HERE!   Send your feedback or questions to Jim in the Contact Form.

Week 2 of the series Help is Here . A Message by Max Lucado.

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.   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.     Website: https://isikabla.com/ https://www.wellversedworld.org/the-executive-orders     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.     Follow us on social media:  facebook.com/wellversedworld twitter: @wellversedworld instagram: @wellversedworld www.wellversedworld.org

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.Connect with Jennifer and listen to her podcast at her website jenniferrosthschild.comCheck out Joni’s books in the Joni and Friends BookstoreKEY QUESTIONS:How have you seen God show up in your weakness?How can you be patient with yourself… and with God?How can you personally reach out to people with disabilities in your church?KEY SCRIPTURES:Job 1:21: “...The Lord gave and the Lord has taken away; may the name of the Lord be praised.”2 Corinthians 4:16-18: “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.” You make this podcast possible! Thank you for your support.Find all podcast resources and message our team. Follow Joni and Friends on  Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and TikTok. Joni and Friends 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 Joni's House, Wheels for the World, Retreats and Getaways, and disability ministry training. Find more encouragement on Joni Eareckson Tada's Sharing Hope podcast and her daily devotional.

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How do you remain unshakably calm in the midst of change? Find out in this unique edition of Grounded, which features an announcement you won’t want to miss.

Jesus is coming back. It won’t be long now. Will your King find you awake and ready?

Emmanuel thought he was just experiencing a toothache. But that pain gave way to a bump that grew to the size of his fist. Having heard about a ship that might be able to help him, Emmanuel prayed for the ship to come. His prayers were answered as the Global Mercy docked in Freetown, Sierra Leone — Emmanuel’s home country. Emmanuel was the first patient in Sierra Leone to receive free surgery on board the Global Mercy. This surgery put to rest his fears and worry over his health. In this episode, you will hear Emmanuel’s story of hope and healing. You will also hear about the special man who helped him through his recovery and why that was so meaningful.  Emmanuel means God with us. Today we celebrate the day God came to be with us as a baby, Jesus. We are grateful that our God knows our burdens and fears. He knows our worries and concerns. In the midst of those, He has come to be with us. We are not alone. Merry Christmas. For more information about Mercy Ships and how you can find your place on board, visit www.opportunities.mercyships.org         Follow us on Instagram at New Mercies Podcast  

Born into sin. Born enemies of God. Separated from God. Yet God’s grace makes a way for happy endings. It was true for Ruth. It will be true for us.