Insight for Living Canada - LifeTrac Podcast
683 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 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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Plight Your Troth
August 14, 2023 07:00 - 306 KB1 Corinthians 4:2 “Troth” isn’t a word we often use. It’s a solemn pledge made at the altar between a bride and a groom, a pledge to remain faithful to one another. Maybe it’s a word we should start using again.
Life is Like Hockey
August 11, 2023 07:00 - 304 KBMatthew 18:21-22 Misunderstandings can easily lead to broken relationships. Before this happens do your best to come to a resolution. Then graciously forgive. And move on.
Hypocrites
August 10, 2023 07:00 - 303 KBMatthew 23:23 Our actions should match our words. It’s only when we’re honest with ourselves and with God can we begin to overcome hypocrisy.
Honouring Without Smothering
August 09, 2023 07:00 - 312 KBEphesians 5:22-30 If you’re jealous or overprotective of your spouse you risk smothering. True honouring is the opposite—honouring allows your spouse to be free to be his or her own person.
Crossroads
August 08, 2023 07:00 - 301 KBProverbs 3:5-6 Whether expected or not, crossroads are always life changing. In those uncertain times be sure of this: God is ultimately and uniquely trustworthy.
Colour-Blind
August 07, 2023 07:00 - 303 KBRomans 12:10 Prejudice is a learned trait, but it can be unlearned. It takes a renewed mind to remove the blinders of prejudice and see people for who they are...instead of what they look like.
An Allegory About Marriage
August 04, 2023 07:00 - 307 KBMatthew 19:6 As time passes a marriage can easily become neglected. And neglect makes it susceptible to harmful influences. But a marriage that’s given care and attention, thrives. The honeymoon doesn’t have to end!
Wrestling With Providence
August 03, 2023 07:00 - 300 KBLuke 8:22-25 Your response to hard times is an indication of where your trust lies—in yourself or in God.
When Catastrophe Strikes
August 02, 2023 07:00 - 300 KBProverbs 3:5 In the midst of catastrophe your priorities change. You find the things once important to you are now insignificant. And you become more sensitive to God—you learn to trust Him like never before.
A Pit Bull Called Death
July 21, 2023 07:00 - 302 KBProverbs 14:27 Death is inevitable, and once you’re in its grip there is no escape. The good news is those in Christ don’t need to fear death because it ushers us into the presence of God.
When the Work is Finished
July 20, 2023 07:00 - 301 KBActs 2:32-33 When Jesus Christ arrived back in heaven, having finished His work on the cross, He was seated next to the Father. But He isn’t just sitting. The Lord is actively directing the affairs of this planet, and He is in complete control.
Ten Minutes a Day
July 19, 2023 07:00 - 299 KBPsalms 19:14 Nothing is of greater importance than getting acquainted with Christ. Spending just 10 minutes a day with Him for one year will transform you. Why not accept Chuck’s challenge and find out for yourself?
One Long Gift
July 18, 2023 07:00 - 300 KB1 Kings 19:10-12 There are days it’s wise for us to stop and look and listen. When you do everything in life seems to shut down for a period of time. It’s almost as if the Lord is saying, “Now that you’ve stopped, I want you to look, and I want you to listen.”
Losing Our Edge
July 17, 2023 07:00 - 305 KBJeremiah 20:9 We live in a time where Christian values are blurred and weakened. But God’s Word is truth and it’s unchanging. When we choose to ignore it we become lost, confused, and without hope.
Life is Like a Coin
July 14, 2023 07:00 - 299 KBRevelation 12:12 You can live any way you want to, but you can only live once. Looking at it another way, you have a set amount of time to make a difference. How will you spend your time this year?
Learning from the Crosses
July 13, 2023 07:00 - 302 KBJames 1:2-3 When we meet with trials our typical response is resistance. But trials have a purpose, they help us mature and they teach us to depend on God.
Learn to Run
July 12, 2023 07:00 - 303 KB1 Corinthians 6:18 Wondering how to stay pure in a world filled with temptation? Learn to run. As soon as you find yourself starting to lust, run. You cannot lust and run at the same time.
It is a Big Deal
July 11, 2023 07:00 - 302 KBLuke 9:23 Self-denial is not a popular message—it’s seen as outdated and irrelevant. This generation believes instant gratification is no big deal, but it is! It’s a big deal! You do not take up your cross daily unless you know the discipline of patience and waiting for God’s timing.
God Loves a Hilarious Giver
July 10, 2023 07:00 - 306 KB2 Corinthians 9:7 “Each one must do just as he has purposed in his heart, not grudgingly, not under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver” (2 Corinthians 9:7). “Cheerful” in Greek actually translated “hilarious.” God loves a hilarious giver—you give because you want to laugh out loud, because your heart is light.
Treacherous Temptations
July 07, 2023 07:00 - 307 KB1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptations are dangerous because they invite you to get in over your head. And if you accept the invitation you’ll find all your energy is spent just trying to stay afloat. When it comes to temptation the best plan of attach is a hasty retreat.
Thoughts and Thinkers
July 06, 2023 07:00 - 306 KBGenesis 1:1 The first sentence of the Bible says, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.” But to many that’s impossible. They believe the world just happened, without any reason, intellect, plan, or thought. The truth is everything around us is evidence that creation not only required great thought but a great Thinker.
The King of Heaviness
July 05, 2023 07:00 - 309 KBPsalms 8:9 We live in a day marked by shallow concepts of God. We’ve lost our sense of reverence...God has become our “pal,” our understanding buddy. But God is holy. He’s our Creator. He is our sovereign and glorious Lord, worthy of all our praise and worship.
Why Me?
June 23, 2023 07:00 - 302 KBJames 1:2-4 Although often met with resistance and resentment, trials have a purpose: they stretch you. It is through trials you learn endurance. And it is through patient endurance you bring glory to God.
The Best Teacher
June 22, 2023 07:00 - 302 KBPsalms 25:9 True of false? Experience is the best teacher. Experience is a good teacher, but guided experience is the best teacher. We need people to come alongside us; people who care enough to confront us when we’re off base. And when we’re confronted, we need the humility to learn from it.
Temptation and Reality
June 21, 2023 07:00 - 304 KB1 Corinthians 10:13 Temptation is always present, no matter who you are. It knows no barriers and doesn’t play favourites. When you’re tempted don’t linger; determine in your heart to resist.
Prejudice
June 20, 2023 07:00 - 303 KBJames 4:11 Prejudice is nothing new. It’s a learned trait, which keeps you in darkness. When you’re prejudice you become bound to old ways of thinking. You lose your openness and creativity. In fact, prejudice can affect every aspect of your life.
Judging Motives
June 19, 2023 07:00 - 303 KBRomans 2:1 First impressions are seldom correct. We’re quick to judge others but a better approach is to choose to see the best in each other and extend grace. It’s something we all need.
I'm the Problem
June 16, 2023 07:00 - 300 KB1 John 5:16-18 You can’t play games fairly without keeping the rules and the same logic applies to life. Rules set boundaries for us in how we should live but they don’t stop us from stop doing what wrong. God’s law is not the cause of our wrongdoing it simply reveals it to us.
Hiding Inadequacy
June 15, 2023 07:00 - 306 KB2 Corinthians 12:9-10 God does His best work in you after you’ve exhausted your own strength. He doesn’t use “super-strong” people. He uses the inadequate and ill equipped, “...for when I am weak, then I am strong.”
Faith is Like Calories
June 14, 2023 07:00 - 304 KBJames 2:22 Someone has said faith is like calories—you can’t see them, but you can certainly see the results! Living a deep and consistent walk with Christ requires your time and attention, every day.
Breaking Up is Hard to Do
June 13, 2023 07:00 - 296 KBMatthew 23:1-12 The world says tells us all that matters is making a good impression. But God is not impressed with externals; you can’t fake it with Him. Recognizing the hypocrisy in your life and breaking with it is painful, but necessary.
Applying the Truth
June 12, 2023 07:00 - 298 KBProverbs 16:32 While you can’t always control what happens, you can control your response. Your choice of attitude is the single most significant decision you can make on a daily basis. Positive responses develop patience, perseverance, and self-control.
Me-Ism
May 31, 2023 07:00 - 303 KBJohn 17:3 Self-absorption is a dead end, which will never bring happiness or fulfilment. It’s only through the pursuit of knowing God we discover true contentment. And once we know God we’re equipped to truly know ourselves.
Invisible Providence
May 30, 2023 07:00 - 304 KBJeremiah 29:11 Just because you can’t see God doesn’t mean He isn’t there, continually at work in your life. You may not understand what He’s doing but never doubt it—you are the object of God’s concern. And you can trust that His plan for you is perfect.
A Reasonably Good Marriage
May 29, 2023 07:00 - 296 KBEcclesiastes 4:12 Chuck Swindoll affirms a reasonably good marriage may not sound exciting but it’s both real and achievable. Marriage enhances life because you’re in it together. The world keeps changing but God’s design for marriage hasn’t. It’s the basis of the family and even society.
The Significance of One
May 26, 2023 07:00 - 304 KBJohn 13:35 It matters that you get involved. This doesn’t necessarily mean joining a protest march; it can be as straightforward as connecting with people and making a positive difference in their lives.
The Day of the Flies
May 25, 2023 07:00 - 299 KB1 Chronicles 10:13 Curiosity in the occult can lead to tragedy. What seems like harmless and innocent fun can quickly escalate to the point where you’re involved spiritually and physically. Like Chuck Swindoll says, “Watch out for the enemy. He not only plays dirty; he plays for keeps. And he’s playing for your soul.”
Standing Alone
May 24, 2023 07:00 - 298 KBExodus 15:2 It takes courage to stand against the crowd and speak the truth. Sometimes it isn’t easy, and it can be isolating and lonely. But that’s how God shapes our character—when we depend solely on Him for our strength.
Rebellion and Defiance
May 23, 2023 07:00 - 305 KB1 Samuel 15:23 We tend to think of teens as the only ones who deal with rebellion and defiance but these tendencies are in all of us, no matter our age.
Mundane and Meaningful
May 22, 2023 07:00 - 308 KBMatthew 10:29-31 God not only moves in unusual ways, He also moves on uneventful days. He’s just as involved in the mundane events as He is in the miraculous. His hand is in it all.
Charm and Elegance
May 19, 2023 07:00 - 303 KB1 Peter 3:10 Verbal restraint is a virtue, which applies to both men and women. If you struggle with this quality consider the three-second pause. Waiting before speaking gives you time to think about your words—are they true? Are they kind? Are they necessary?
From Bad to Worse
May 18, 2023 07:00 - 308 KBIsaiah 25:1 What do you do when a situation goes from bad to worse? You have two options: Focus on yourself and your problems or focus on God. Focusing on God helps you trust He’s working out His perfect plan, no matter the circumstances.
First Impressions
May 08, 2023 07:00 - 299 KB2 Thessalonians 3:4-5 Beginning days are often the hardest ones. Chuck Swindoll says, “How do we learn consistent faith? We learn it one day at a time. We learn it through endurance.” He’s right. As you walk into a new situation, don’t lose heart. It’s just one more opportunity to grow and learn and trust.
Every Promise in the Book is Mine?
May 05, 2023 07:00 - 309 KBMark 16:15-18 Someone did the math and figured there are 7,474 promises in the Bible. Are they all for you and me to claim? Chuck Swindoll says there are two kinds of promises in the Bible: personal and universal. Learning to discern between the two is the challenge.
Don't Beat Around the Bush
May 04, 2023 07:00 - 309 KBPhilippians 4:6 How specific are you in your prayers? When you talk to God, talk about your needs—don’t beat around the bush! God does His most ideal work when we are in an impossible situation. And He always proves Himself faithful.
Direction and Provision
May 03, 2023 07:00 - 302 KB1 Peter 1:6-7 When you welcome trials as friends for the good they do in your life, you can turn bad situations into opportunities to grow and mature. And what you think will certainly destroy you can actually be the very thing, which makes you.
Boot Camp
May 02, 2023 07:00 - 304 KBEphesians 6:13 Boot camp isn’t supposed to be easy, it’s meant to prepare people to defend their country against the enemy. It has the built-in ingredients to make you strong. There’s a sort of spiritual boot camp believers go through. It’s not easy, but God is using it ultimately for good.
Blooming and Blossoming
May 01, 2023 07:00 - 300 KB1 Corinthians 7:24 One person really can make a difference. And you don’t have to be famous to impact this world. Each day there are opportunities to take a stand, speak in truth, and extend kindness.
Under Grace
April 28, 2023 07:00 - 286 KBGalatians 5:13 Being under grace beings being free in Christ and no longer a slave to sin. However, this doesn’t mean you’re free to do whatever you please. It means you do what pleases Christ.
The Fruit of Depravity
April 27, 2023 07:00 - 302 KBGalatians 5:19-21 The world is full of bad news because we’re full of sin and depravity. But here’s the Good News—God bought you a way out, a way back to Him.