Faith in the Real World
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Monday, September 28, 2026
Why does Bible teaching recorded decades ago continue reaching—and changing—people all over the world?
Steve Marston sits down with Steve Schwetz of Through the Bible with Dr. J. Vernon McGee for a fascinating conversation about the remarkable reach of a ministry that continues to thrive nearly 40 years after Dr. McGee’s death.
Steve Schwetz shares how Through the Bible continues introducing new generations to Scripture, reaching listeners on more than 1,600 radio stations in the U.S. and Canada while also taking biblical teaching around the globe. They discuss the ministry’s app, listener testimonies, the World Prayer Team, translating Dr. McGee’s teaching into smaller languages, and the surprising ways God is opening doors again in Western Europe.
Steve also tackles an important question sparked by a listener comment: What’s the difference between sharing your faith and forcing your faith on someone? Looking at Jesus and the rich young ruler, Steve explains why genuine faith cannot be coerced—and why giving someone an opportunity to hear about Jesus is different from forcing belief.
Plus, it’s Monday, which means Sunday Morning Takeaways, including lessons about loving our enemies, bearing spiritual fruit, avoiding complacency after a victory, and remembering that God delights in His people.
Also in this episode:
• Billy Corgan of Smashing Pumpkins talks about his Christian faith and belief in Jesus
• Natalie Grant discusses the opportunities and dangers of artificial intelligence for the Church and Christian music
• A controversy involving C.S. Lewis’s family and the upcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation
• The Dad Joke of the Day
• A new Faith Between Your Ears memory verse: Jeremiah 9:24
• An invitation to expand your prayer life by praying for believers and ministries around the world
Your Next Step: Pray for someone outside your normal circle today. Ask God to broaden your vision beyond your own needs and show you how He is working around the world.
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