Grace Has the Last Word: Suicide, Salvation & God's Love
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Friday, November 6, 2026
Does someone who dies by suicide automatically go to hell? It's a difficult question that has weighed heavily on countless families. But what does the Bible actually teach about suicide, salvation, and God's grace?
On today's episode of The Steve Marston Show, Steve shares a powerful message from Pastor Leonce Crump Jr. addressing one of Christianity's most heartbreaking questions. Together, we'll consider what Scripture teaches about eternal security, the finished work of Jesus, and why our final moments don't determine our salvation.
But it's Friday, and that means we're making room for some fun, too!
β UNWRITTEN RULES: THE CHURCH COFFEE STATION
Every church has one, and every church has rules nobody bothered to write down! Steve counts down 12 hilarious unwritten rules of church coffee stations. From the sacred coffee mug and mysterious decaf pot to the deacon who insists on one final cup, you'll recognize more than a few of these!
π¬ PLUGGED IN FRIDAY WITH ADAM HOLZ
Adam Holz from Focus on the Family's Plugged In joins Steve to discuss several movies, including:
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Drummer Boy — A Civil War story exploring faith, family, conflict, and forgiveness, with a personal connection to the Smallbone family of for KING + COUNTRY.
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Jimmy — The remarkable story of Hollywood legend Jimmy Stewart and his decision to serve his country during World War II.
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The Cat in the Hat — A new animated adventure with plenty of laughs, but are there elements parents should know about?
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I Play Rocky — The inspiring underdog story behind Sylvester Stallone's fight to bring Rocky to the big screen.
Adam offers practical insights to help families make informed entertainment choices.
PLUS, STORIES YOU MAY HAVE MISSED!
π A Detroit Lions player's powerful testimony of faith following a serious injury.
π± YouVersion introduces Bible Loop, a new app designed to help teenagers engage with Scripture.
π΅ Gospel music star Kirk Franklin opens up about family, personal struggles, and rediscovering God's grace.
π And of course, we have your Dad Joke of the Day!
SCRIPTURE SPOTLIGHT
Romans 8:38–39 — Nothing in all creation can separate those who belong to Christ from the love of God.
John 1:14 — The Word became flesh and dwelt among us, full of grace and truth.
YOUR NEXT STEP
You never know what someone around you may be going through. A kind word, a smile, or a moment of encouragement could make a greater difference than you realize. Be intentional about showing the love of Jesus to someone today.
RESOURCES
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The Steve Marston Show: https://stevemarstonshow.com
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Plugged In movie and entertainment reviews: https://www.pluggedin.com
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If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 in the United States for free, confidential crisis support.
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