Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast
683 episodes - English - Latest episode: 11 months ago - ★★★★★ - 62 ratingsThese five-minute programs feature Chuck Swindoll's best stories. You'll hear his loudest laughs, his funniest experiences, and his famous catch phrases.
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Freedom and Honour
September 10, 2021 07:00 - 302 KB1 Peter 3:7 How a husband treats his wife speaks volumes about his character. A masculine and secure husband honours his wife, and he allows her the freedom to be herself.
Filling Shoes
September 09, 2021 07:00 - 303 KBProverbs 22:19 God has given you unique skills and abilities. And when He calls you, He will equip you.
Controversy and Tolerance
September 08, 2021 07:00 - 305 KBGalatians 5:1 Grace is letting people be and giving them room to be themselves.
An Imperishable and Precious Spirit
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 307 KB1 Samuel 16:7 We place a lot of emphasis on outward appearance. But God looks at the heart.
A Better Plan
September 06, 2021 07:00 - 303 KBProverbs 20:24 God’s ways often seem illogical to us. But when we look back it’s easy to see God was watching out for us and His way really is best.
Working Through the TV Guide
September 03, 2021 07:00 - 300 KBJude 1:4 Godly homes prepare our children to face the world with confidence. You’ll never regret making your family a priority.
Leadership
August 19, 2021 07:00 - 302 KBLuke 5:27 Effective leadership is the key ingredient in a successful organization. And one thing great leaders have in common is their ability to influence and inspire others.
Driving Solo
August 18, 2021 07:00 - 302 KBIsaiah 30:21 There’s joy in liberation. Instead of looking for direction give yourself permission to think independently, with God as your guide.
Childlike Happiness
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 300 KBRomans 15:13 A joyful disposition comes from God. When He’s in your life you have a deep sense of happiness.
Character and Honour
August 16, 2021 07:00 - 298 KBRomans 12:10 Caring for others should always be the basis of any confrontation. When you have another’s best interests at heart you’re motivated by love instead of anger.
Be Yourself
August 13, 2021 07:00 - 302 KB1 John 3:7 Expecting others to live according to your list will make you miserable. And if you live according to their list, you’ll be even more miserable.
Impossible Tasks
July 29, 2021 07:00 - 299 KBJoshua 1:9 When we face “impossible tasks” we can choose to give up or become inspired by the challenge.
Confident Expectations
July 28, 2021 07:00 - 302 KBProverbs 13:12 We can live a few weeks without food, a few days without water, but we can’t live long without hope.
Going the Distance
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 293 KBGalatians 5:13 Our world has become impersonal—and we’ve become uninvolved and reluctant to serve others. And yet, it’s in helping others we find the key to a fulfilled life.
Fear and Discouragement
July 26, 2021 07:00 - 303 KBPsalms 9:10 Although difficult, we need to learn to wait for God’s timing with patience and contentment. Worry is worthless. God knows our needs, and He can handle them.
Death-Denying
July 23, 2021 07:00 - 295 KBJohn 12:27 We live in a death-denying culture. We don’t like to think about it, talk about it, or even plan on it. But Jesus did not have that option. The shadow of the cross stretched across each day of His life on earth.
Counterfeits
July 22, 2021 07:00 - 302 KB2 Peter 2:1-3 Counterfeits are skilled at deception. Spotting a counterfeit requires discernment. Discernment comes from knowing God’s Word.
Cleansed
July 21, 2021 07:00 - 299 KBMark 1:40 We’ve all experienced times when our prayers for healing go unanswered. But no matter what, God is in control. He heals according to His perfect timing and plan.
Behaviour, Decisions, and Choices
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 305 KBJoshua 24:15 We can’t change our feelings but we have total control over our behaviour. And our behaviour is linked to our decisions, because those choices are ours. When we choose obedience to God it brings Him favour.
Tomorrow May Not Come
July 06, 2021 07:00 - 305 KBJohn 11:24-26 Maybe you’ve gone to church all your life but have never come to terms with Christ. Jesus said, “I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in Me will live even if he dies.” Do you believe this?
This is a Neighbour
July 05, 2021 07:00 - 297 KBLuke 10:25-27 It’s easy to stay inside our comfort zones but reaching out to our neighbours is what the Christian life is all about. It’s what we’re called to do.
Signs of the Times
July 02, 2021 07:00 - 293 KBMatthew 12:36 Living in light of Christ’s return changes our perspective. And when we realize we will give an account for every idle word when we stand before Him it also changes our conduct.
Our Plans and God's Plans
July 01, 2021 07:00 - 302 KBRomans 11:34 Living happily ever after isn’t usually God’s plan for us, but what He does have in store for us is a great adventure. Walking with God is the most exciting and rewarding of all experiences on earth.
Obedience
June 30, 2021 07:00 - 303 KBJeremiah 29:11-13 We don’t need to understand God’s will. Our job is to obey.
Mrs. Monroe and Moses
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 297 KBPhilippians 4:13 Everyone has weaknesses and flaws, even Bible characters. They were real people just like us. It’s encouraging to know God uses ordinary people to accomplish extraordinary things.
Momentary Rage
June 28, 2021 07:00 - 302 KBProverbs 29:11 Rage is the most dangerous form of anger—it can so overcome a person that acts of violence are committed without conscious awareness.
Your First Concern
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 294 KBRomans 6:23 If death came today, would you be ready? God loves you and wants you to live forever with him. There’s only one way to heaven, and that is through Christ. If you’ve never thought about your eternal destiny there no better time than now to believe.
Twenty Years From Barbarism
June 14, 2021 07:00 - 304 KBProverbs 24:3-4 Parents only have a short time to raise their children. Approximately 20 years is all we have to accomplish the task of teaching those born in our midst everything we know.
Plain Old Hard Work
June 11, 2021 07:00 - 295 KBColossians 3:23-24 Whether you’re completing a university degree, harvesting potatoes, or planting a church, anything worth doing takes dedication and a lot of hard work.
Mentorship
June 10, 2021 07:00 - 300 KB2 Timothy 3:14-15 Was there someone who mentored you? It’s never too late to let your mentor know what he or she meant to you.
Gumption and the Single Adult
June 09, 2021 07:00 - 305 KB1 Corinthians 7:32-35 Are you married? Single? Something else? Whatever your status, acceptance is key. Discontentment can rob you of your enthusiasm for life.
Grandparents
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 295 KBPsalms 92:12-15 In our “hurry-up” society a grandparent’s patience, understanding, and unconditional love can make a world of difference to a child.
Divine Healers
May 24, 2021 07:00James 5:14-16 God can and does heal, Scripture makes that clear. But divine healing is something we cannot control. It happens according to God’s perfect will, in His perfect time.
Background Workers
May 21, 2021 07:00Colossians 3:23-24 Being unknown doesn’t mean a person is unimportant. Without the behind-the-scenes support people, very little would get done. If you’re in the background, never doubt the significant impact you make with your loyalty, commitment, and support.
A True and Dependable Source
May 20, 2021 07:00Hebrews 4:12 The Bible has withstood centuries of opposition—and the opposition continues today. There’s a battle against the Word of God because it’s alive, powerful, and changes lives.
Ways We React to Death
May 19, 2021 07:00Exodus 3:13-17 God’s faithfulness is unconditional, unending, and unswerving. Even in the face of death. He is the eternal I AM, the sovereign Lord of the universe. And you can trust Him with your very life.
The Reality of Death
May 18, 2021 07:00John 11 Death is inevitable, but even death can’t threaten God’s ultimate protection over our lives. We can trust God to protect us from now till the dawning of eternity.
Millions and Billions
May 17, 2021 07:00Matthew 28:18-20 Jesus said, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel.” But the world has almost seven billion people...where do we start? One person at a time. Our neighbour, our co-worker, our friend—the people we connect with every day are the one’s we’re called to reach.
Llllavished
May 14, 2021 07:00Ephesians 1:7-8 God lavishes his grace on us and there’s nothing we can do to pay Him back. Admit your need for God and claim His free gift of grace today.
Reading the Bible Through
April 29, 2021 07:00 - 6.09 MBProverbs 23:12 It’s probably true that most North Americans have at least six copies of the Bible in their possession—and that doesn’t count digital copies! We’re blessed with the freedom to read and own the Bible, but often we take the Bible for granted. Why not read through the Bible this year?
Misunderstandings
April 28, 2021 07:00 - 6.07 MB1 Chronicles 28:9 If it were possible to make all the wrongs right, it would be so much easier, wouldn’t it? When you’re misunderstood sometimes there’s nothing you can do but let it go.
Driving Across the Desert
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 6.22 MBMatthew 1:1-17 Reading through the Bible can be like taking a road trip. Each book has different scenes and along the way you meet interesting characters.
Caught in the Backwash
April 26, 2021 07:00 - 6.16 MB2 Kings 15:1-5 Even though we are forgiven by God’s grace, sin has consequences and sometimes they’re devastating. When our actions harm others they can have lifelong ramifications.
Biblical Ignorance
April 23, 2021 07:00 - 6.09 MBPsalms 119:11 The Reformation put Scripture into the hands of the people. God’s Word is resilient. It survives all attempts to destroy it. Don’t take your Bible for granted. Study it, learn it, know it.
The Skeptical Intellectual
April 22, 2021 07:00 - 6.05 MBRomans 5:1-5 Perhaps you’re a skeptic. You don’t believe in miracles, only in science, logic, and absolutes. The good news is Christ doesn’t ask you to check your brains at the door when you come to know Him personally. Just the opposite—you gain insight and knowledge through the Holy Spirit!
Pride Stinks!
April 12, 2021 07:00 - 6.13 MBPsalms 10:4 Pride stinks! The problem is, the proud person is the only one who doesn’t smell it. You can put pride into perspective by recognizing you’re reliant on God for every breath you take.
Kindness, Compassion, and Forgiveness
April 08, 2021 07:00 - 6.13 MBEphesians 4:25 Here’s a principle for life: Relationships are built on trust and trust is built on truth. Tell the truth.
Hatred in the Home
April 07, 2021 07:00 - 6.13 MBProverbs 10:12 If your home is a battleground it’s not too late to turn things around. Broken relationships can be mended. It starts with love; a steady stream of love that quickly forgives and refuses to take offence.
Jake and Stan
April 02, 2021 07:00 - 4.87 MBJohn 21:1-11 Here’s a great fishing story from Chuck Swindoll that helps us understand Peter’s experience in John 21 a little better.
Who Do You Trust With Your Life?
April 01, 2021 07:00 - 4.87 MBJohn 11:25-26 If you want to get beyond the grave you need to trust in the One who Himself has gotten beyond the grave and lives forever.