Episodes
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The Helmet of Salvation
If so many of God's blessings became ours when we accepted Christ, why aren't we experiencing more of them? Dr. Tony Evans explains why salvation is much more than a ticket to heaven and how understanding its full meaning can transform the way we think and live.
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The Shield of Faith
Spiritual attacks are inevitable in life, but spiritual failures don't have to be. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the shield of faith protects us from the enemy's attacks and why trusting God's promises is essential when we feel surrounded by challenges.
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Footsteps of Peace
When people ask how we're doing, we often respond that we're fine, considering the circumstances. But Dr. Tony Evans explains why believers aren't meant to live under their circumstances. Discover how the peace God provides can give us stability and confidence even when life feels uncertain.
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The Breastplate of Righteousness
God has only one standard of behavior: absolute perfection. So how can imperfect people ever measure up? Dr. Tony Evans explains the importance of the breastplate of righteousness and how genuine spiritual transformation begins on the inside and changes the way we live.
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The Belt of Truth
Jesus said the truth would set us free. But not all truth has the same power to transform our lives. Dr. Tony Evans explains why biblical truth is more than accurate information and how putting on the belt of truth prepares us to stand strong against spiritual attacks.
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The Power of the Kingdom
No matter how much we want to live as Kingdom Christians, we can't do it in our own strength. Dr. Tony Evans explains how God's power works within us and what it takes to experience the spiritual strength we need to live according to His purpose.
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The Stewardship of the Kingdom
Everything we have comes from God, but His blessings aren't meant to stop with us. Dr. Tony Evans explains how God gives us resources for a purpose and why recognizing that purpose should change the way we manage what He's entrusted to us.
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The Calling of the Kingdom
Many of us know we were put on earth for a reason, but we often wrestle with what that reason is. Dr. Tony Evans focuses on five biblical principles that can help us discover our God-given purpose and point us in the direction of our Kingdom calling.
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The Impact for the Kingdom
As Christians, our lives are intended to count for God's Kingdom. But how do we make a difference without becoming obnoxious or annoying? Dr. Tony Evans explains how we can have a positive influence on the people around us and make the kind of impact God intended.
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The Blessings of the Kingdom
When we think about the blessings of the Christian life, brokenness and pain probably aren’t the first things that come to mind. Dr. Tony Evans explains how God can use both to position us for greater spiritual blessing and shows the connection between submission and Kingdom living.
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Priority of the Kingdom
We all have goals we want to achieve, but our success ultimately depends on which goal comes first. Dr. Tony Evans explains what it means to seek God’s Kingdom first and how that priority can reshape our decisions, desires, and direction.
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Understanding Kingdom Sexuality
The world works overtime to sell us its own version of sexuality, making it increasingly difficult to know what is true. Dr. Tony Evans turns to God’s Word for a Kingdom perspective and explains why overcoming sexual sin begins with understanding whose we are.
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Becoming a Kingdom Single
Some singles believe life without marriage is life without meaning. Dr. Tony Evans offers a different perspective, explaining how singleness can provide unique opportunities to pursue God’s purpose, serve others, and invest deeply in Kingdom work.
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Becoming a Kingdom Wife
God has established an order for family life, and conversations about that order can sometimes make people uncomfortable. Dr. Tony Evans explains the purpose behind God’s design and what it means for a wife to live out her role from a Kingdom perspective.
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Becoming a Kingdom Husband
Marriage struggles often become a cycle of pointing out what the other person is doing wrong. Dr. Tony Evans explains how a Kingdom husband models the sacrificial love of Christ and why healthy marriages require a willingness to put selfishness aside.
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Raising Kingdom Kids
More and more children are growing up without the stability and direction God intended for the family. Dr. Tony Evans explains the responsibility parents have to raise children with Kingdom values and how godly parenting can help reverse destructive cultural patterns.
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The Divine Purpose of the Family
Everybody wants a happy family, but happiness alone isn’t the ultimate purpose of the home. Dr. Tony Evans explains why God created the family as a foundational part of His Kingdom plan and how understanding that purpose can strengthen our relationships.
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The Authority of the Kingdom Agenda
Too many Christians build their lives around what people say about the Bible instead of what the Bible says about people. Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture must remain the final authority for believers who want to live according to God’s Kingdom.
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The Spheres of the Kingdom Agenda
God’s agenda for His people reaches into every area of life. Dr. Tony Evans examines the different spheres where God’s Kingdom should be expressed and explains what changes when we begin viewing our personal lives, families, churches, and communities from His perspective.
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The Covenant of the Kingdom Agenda
A promise becomes more serious when it is formalized into a covenant. Dr. Tony Evans examines the key elements of God’s covenant relationship with His people and explains the power and responsibility that come with living under His Kingdom promises.
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The Lord of the Kingdom Agenda
Too many Christians spend their lives playing defense, simply trying to survive another day. Dr. Tony Evans explains how recognizing Christ’s authority changes our perspective and allows us to move forward with purpose instead of constantly retreating from the enemy.
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The Need for the Kingdom Agenda
There’s more to life than simply moving from one day to the next. Dr. Tony Evans explains the spiritual conflict taking place behind the scenes and why God’s Kingdom Agenda is necessary for understanding our purpose and responding to the battle around us.
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The Concept of the Kingdom Agenda
Everybody lives according to some kind of plan. The question is whose plan we’re following. Dr. Tony Evans explains the concept of the Kingdom Agenda and what it means to bring every area of life under God’s rule and authority.
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Living a Life that Lasts
Getting more of God in your life naturally leaves less room for the things that distract you from Him. Dr. Tony Evans explains the value of living with an eternal perspective and building a spiritual legacy that continues beyond your own lifetime.
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Encouragement that Calms Fears
Fear, discouragement, and exhaustion can leave even faithful believers feeling defeated. Dr. Tony Evans looks at Elijah’s lowest moment and explains how God provides the encouragement and strength we need when life becomes overwhelming.
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Praying and Waiting for God's Timing
Prayer can draw us closer to God, but effective prayer also requires persistence, patience, and trust. Dr. Tony Evans explores what it means to pray fervently while waiting for God to move in His own timing.
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Committing to the True God
Many people say they trust God while also placing their confidence in other things. Dr. Tony Evans explains why divided loyalty ultimately falls short and challenges us to make a wholehearted commitment to the one true God.
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Living Faith
Just when it feels like God is about to deliver us from difficult circumstances, sometimes things seem to go from bad to worse. Dr. Tony Evans explains how faith keeps trusting God even when the situation takes an unexpected turn and the outcome is still unclear.
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Seeing God's Provision
Cultural trends and unexpected events can disrupt our lives in ways that make us uncomfortable. Dr. Tony Evans points to the story of Elijah to show what God can teach us when the world around us changes and we’re forced to depend on His provision.
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The Canon of Scripture
When it comes to hearing from God, people may ask, “Why just the Bible?” Dr. Tony Evans explains why the collection of books we call Scripture is complete, trustworthy, and final as the authoritative revelation God has given us.
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The Interpretation of Scripture
Even the most beautiful sentence means nothing if it’s written in a language we don’t understand. Dr. Tony Evans explains why correctly interpreting God’s Word is essential to understanding its meaning and unlocking its power in our lives.
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The Illumination of Scripture
Some truths don’t click until God opens our eyes. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Holy Spirit brings Scripture to life, helping us understand spiritual truths and revealing insights we might otherwise miss as we grow in our knowledge of God and His Word.
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The Inspiration of Scripture
There’s a difference between human opinion and divine truth. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Bible wasn’t simply written by people, but was breathed out by God Himself, giving His Word the authority and power to teach, correct and prepare us for the lives He has called us to live.
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The Revelation of Scripture
We all have questions about life, but some answers can only come from a heavenly source. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture reveals God’s thoughts, His will and His ways, allowing us to understand truths we could never discover through human wisdom alone.
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Scripture Is Sufficient
In a world overflowing with advice, it’s easy to overlook the one source that can truly guide us. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture provides the wisdom, direction and truth we need and why God’s Word is sufficient for every area of our spiritual lives.
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Scripture Is Powerful
Words can leave a mark on us, for better or worse, but God’s Word has the ability to go even deeper. Dr. Tony Evans explains how Scripture reaches beneath the surface, reveals what’s happening within us, and brings clarity and transformation where we need it most.
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Scripture Is Authoritative
Some words encourage while others carry authority. God’s Word does both. Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture carries the full authority of God and how recognizing that authority changes the way we approach its truth, direction and instruction for our lives.
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Scripture Is Truth
Truth isn’t simply something we feel or decide for ourselves. It’s something God reveals. Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture must be the ultimate standard by which everything else is measured and how God’s Word gives us a dependable foundation for understanding what is true.
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Scripture Is Unique
The Bible has been called a book of wisdom, a life manual and even a philosophical guide. But Dr. Tony Evans explains why Scripture is much more than that. God’s Word is alive, divine and completely unique in its ability to accomplish the purposes for which He sends it.
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The Preservation of Backsliders
We pay attention when people walk through the front doors of the church, but what about the ones who quietly walk out the back? Dr. Tony Evans reminds us that our responsibility doesn’t end when someone drifts away and explains how believers can help restore those who have wandered from the faith.
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The Power of Prayer
Patience is easier when you know the finish line is just ahead. But when the struggle seems to have no end, waiting on God can be hard. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to remain faithful when the waiting stretches on and life continues to test our patience.
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The Practice of Patience
Patience is easier when you know the finish line is just ahead. But when the struggle seems to have no end, waiting on God can be hard. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to remain faithful when the waiting stretches on and life continues to test our patience.
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The Powerlessness of Riches
Money can buy a lot of things, but whatever happiness it brings doesn’t last. Dr. Tony Evans points us toward a deeper kind of fulfillment and explains why putting our confidence in earthly riches can never provide the lasting security that comes from investing our lives in God’s Kingdom.
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The Planning of Life
The old saying goes, “He who fails to plan, plans to fail.” But even good plans can lead to disappointment if they leave God out. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to make plans with the right perspective and why our future ultimately belongs in God’s hands.
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The Pursuit of God
We spend a lot of time pursuing the things we think will make us happy, but pursuit alone doesn’t guarantee fulfillment. Dr. Tony Evans explains how drawing closer to God changes our priorities and helps us discover the joy and satisfaction that come from seeking Him first.
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The Predicament of Worldliness
You can’t have an intimate relationship with God while giving your heart to the world. Dr. Tony Evans explores the danger of divided loyalties and explains how worldly desires can interfere with our spiritual lives and keep our relationship with God from being where it belongs.
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The Perspective of Wisdom
Wisdom is more than knowledge. It’s understanding how to apply what you know to real-life situations. Dr. Tony Evans explores the difference between earthly and godly wisdom and explains how true wisdom gives us a refreshing new perspective on the choices we face.
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The Poison of The Tongue
The words we speak can bring healing, hope and encouragement, but they can also be incredibly destructive. Dr. Tony Evans explains why controlling what we say is so important and how the condition of our hearts can ultimately shape the words that come out of our mouths.
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The Perfecting of Faith
The question is as old as the Bible itself: if we’re saved by faith alone, what difference does it make what we do? Dr. Tony Evans tackles the question of why our actions matter and explains what genuine, growing faith looks like when it’s put into practice.
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The Problem of Partiality
There’s a problem in the church that can be easy to overlook, especially when we don’t want to admit it’s there. Dr. Tony Evans brings the issue of partiality into the open and challenges us to examine whether we’re treating others with the fairness and love God calls us to show.
About this show
The Urban Alternative is the national ministry of Dr. Tony Evans and is dedicated to restoring hope and transforming lives through the proclamation and application of the Word of God.
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