Living on the Edge with Chip Ingram Weekend Podcast
169 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 239 ratingsDiscovering the Bible's answers is the focus of Living on the Edge, the broadcast ministry of Chip Ingram. Each weekday, Chip will take you to God's Word for advice on topics like strengthening your marriage, understanding love and sex, raising moral children, and overcoming painful emotions. Chip also shares honestly from his own experiences. Visit us online at https://LivingontheEdge.org.
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Gods at War - Gods of Pleasure, Part 2
January 22, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBAre you tired of trying really hard to beat a sin problem, only to be met with failure over and over again? In this program, guest teacher Kyle Idleman provides another option… as he continues teaching his series “Gods at War.” Don’t miss how you can find real, lasting victory over that reoccurring sin in your life!
Gods at War - What Are You Worshipping?, Part 1
January 15, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhat in your life are you really really passionate about… maybe even a bit obsessed with? In this program, guest teacher Kyle Idleman asks: what are you truly worshipping? As he continues in his series “Gods at War”, Kyle explains that – while we may not bow down to man-made statues – we’re all worshippers of something.
Balancing Life's Demands - How To Keep First Things First, Part 1
January 08, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhatever happened with those new year’s resolutions? Still working out? Still on that diet program? Well, getting started is one thing but soon the real question is: “How do you keep it going?” Join Chip and find out how to keep first things first.
Balancing Life's Demands - The Peace And Power Of A Prioritized Life, Part 1
January 01, 2022 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWould you like to make this the best year of your life - no matter what happens with the economy, on your job, or even your health? It is possible! Chip explores how to balance the demands of life and prioritize the activities and relationships that matter most to you.
The Great Rescue - Follow After Jesus
December 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBThink about a baby... what it can do and what it can't do. Now think of the God of all creation - why on earth would He choose for His Savior of the world to come into the world as a baby? As we get ready to celebrate Christmas - the advent of Jesus' birth, join Chip for the surprising, encouraging answer!
What Child is This? - Why did He Come?, Part 1
December 18, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIt’s Christmastime! And we all know that Christmas is about a baby - the baby Jesus. But why did He come? Why did Jesus come to earth as a little baby? Chip considers the Christmas story from a different perspective that just might change the way you choose to celebrate the season this year.
What Now? What Next? - Innovation Not Indignation, Part 1
December 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen you watch the news or get on social media, are you mad at what’s going on? In this program, Chip warns us to keep our moral convictions, from turning into hatred toward specific people. As he continues his series, Chip challenges believers to reconsider how they engage with those with different believes – especially in seasons of disorder.
What Now? What Next? - Christ Not Causes, Part 2
December 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIt’s not too far-fetched to say we’re living in one of the most disruptive times in history. Hardship, injustice, and corruption are everywhere. So how are Christ-followers to respond? In this program, Chip describes the example Jesus modeled for us, back in the 1st century, which focused on one word: unity. Too often we as Christians let political, social, or personal beliefs divide us. Chip pushes us to lay aside those secondary issues and focus on loving Jesus together.
Jesus Unfiltered - Follow - Every Sheep Needs a Shepherd, Part 1
November 27, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this message, Chip shares one of the most powerful images of Jesus - a description that Jesus gave of Himself. It’s probably a different Jesus than you’re used to thinking about. Join Chip as he reveals Jesus as He would like you to think of Him.
Intentional Parenting - Fun, Discipline, and Responsibility, Part 2
November 20, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhat children are experiencing in the homes of both Christian and non-Christian parents is changing the course of the world we live in. In this program you’ll hear from an expert on how to raise kids of character, conviction, and compassion.
Intentional Parenting - Belief, Affection, and Encouragement, Part 2
November 13, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBDo you have a child or grandchild you’re concerned about? Maybe you see them drifting away from God and the values you hold dear. In this program, you’ll get some ideas about how to recapture your child’s heart for God.
Keeping Love Alive - Volume 2 - Effectively Communicating (God's Love to Your Mate), Part 1
November 06, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWhen you talk to your spouse, do you feel like you’re on the same page? Or is there a lot of miscommunication and unmet expectations? Are you frustrated because you're not being heard or understood? In this program, Chip continues his series “Keeping Love Alive, Volume 2” by focusing on the skill of communication. Hear how our words actually display God’s love to our mate.
Jesus Offers Hope - When Life Doesn't Make Sense, Part 1
October 30, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBEver been in a tough spot? You call out to God for help, and then what happens next is almost unthinkable. The situation not only doesn’t get any better, but it gets absolutely impossible. In this message, Chip asks the question: Could it be that God wanted your situation to go from bad to impossible? What do you do when life just doesn't make sense?
Jesus Offers Hope - When You Hit Rock Bottom, Part 2
October 23, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBHitting rock bottom. Ever been there? Maybe you’re there now. If so, Chip explains, in very practical terms, what to do when you’ve hit rock bottom.
Global Orphan Project: Helping Kids in Need - Global Orphan Project
October 16, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBCan you imagine… you…actually saving a child’s life? And you don’t need to go anywhere, or complete any special training. In this program, Chip interviews Joe Knittig from the Global Orphan Project. Joe describes the widespread poverty tearing families apart and shares a very simple way believers can meet these needs in their own backyard.
True Spirituality - How to Come to Grips with the Real You, Part 2
October 09, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBBeing comfortable with who God made you to be, for most of us, is a lifelong pursuit, filled with anxiety and fear. But God has designed you and created you for a specific and unique purpose. Chip helps you begin to discover how to come to grips with the real YOU.
True Spirituality - God's Dream for Your Life, Part 2
October 02, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhat does living like a Christian really mean? How do the day-to-day, rubber meets the road, "what am I supposed to do now?" questions get answered when circumstances leave an honest person really struggling? Chip shares that God has a dream for you - yes, you - and as incredible as that idea sounds, Chip explains what that means.
Purpose FULL - Disagreeing Well, Part 2
September 25, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIs there someone in your life with whom you have had a falling out: a co-worker, a spouse, a child? How do you fix that relationship? What can you do to make it right? In this program, our guest teacher, Ryan Ingram, picks up where he left off last in his series by sharing how we can mend broken relationships. Don’t miss how we can navigate disagreement and love one another better.
Purpose FULL - It's Complicated, Part 2
September 18, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this age of digital church, do you feel disconnected? Does it feel like something’s missing? Are you spiritually drifting? In this program, guest teacher Ryan Ingram continues his series Purpose FULL by looking at the need for meaningful community. Hear how intentional friends and mentors, can actually help us discover and stay on purpose.
The Real God - The Faithfulness Of God, Part 2
September 11, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen your whole spiritual engine breaks down and you've messed up so bad that you're running away from God, you may think there's no hope. Maybe your heart is so hard you don’t even care. When your faith fails, are you ready for this? God remains faithful. Why? Because He can’t deny Himself. It is part of God's character. He is absolutely faithful.
The Real God - The Wisdom Of God, Part 2
September 04, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBHow do ordinary people tap into the wisdom of God for everyday living? Join Chip for a very practical approach to that question.
The Real God - The Goodness Of God, Part 2
August 28, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBHave you ever worried that you're going to miss out on something really good? You plot and maneuver to get the best? In this message, Chip lays out four very specific ways God reveals His goodness and how you can be sure not to miss out on any of it.
The Real God - Seeking God, Part 1
August 21, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhat comes to mind when you think about God? Who do you imagine Him to be? Your answers to these questions are the most important thing about you. Chip explores how our perception of God radically alters our view of reality.
I Choose Peace - In Difficult Circumstances, Part 1
August 14, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBAs we travel, we understand the horizon is always moving. The same is true in our desperate search for peace. In this program, Chip tells us peace is not a thing to be achieved, but a secret to be discovered.
I Choose Peace - In Anxious Moments, Part 1
August 07, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen life gets hard, really hard, we have two options. We can become consumed with worry – which is what most people do, OR we can trust God, who tells us not to worry or be anxious. Chip shares that even though that sounds nearly impossible, God has promised to help us do just that.
Hope of Nations - What is Happening?, Part 2
July 31, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBOur world has experienced a radical moral shift. Right and wrong are interchangeable… and truth is considered relative. So how should Christians respond? In this program, our guest teacher John Dickerson continues talking about the ideologies that vie for attention, and why truth standards are so divisive.
Hope of Nations - What is Happening?, Part 1
July 24, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIs there any hope for America's future? How did we get to where we are today? In this program, our guest teacher John Dickerson begins answering these tough questions. He identifies the prominent forces that are constantly reshaping our world, and encourages us to put our faith in God's unchanging Kingdom.
Relationships Under Pressure - How to Speak the Truth in Love, Part 2
July 17, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBSometimes the truth really HURTS! Getting straight talk from a friend is about as fun as getting a speeding ticket. But we all need people in our lives who will honestly level with us! Chip explains why it’s so important to be a truth-telling person with those we love.
Relationships Under Pressure - How to Speak the Truth in Love, Part 1
July 10, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBJesus told us to speak the truth in love. But for most of us, we're afraid of potential conflict, or we simply don't know what to do! If you’d like to know how, in a way that doesn't wreck the relationship, join Chip as he reveals how to successfully speak the truth in love.
Relationships Under Pressure - The Only Person I Can Change is Me, Part 2
July 03, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBChip looks at how to treat what he calls, “Chronic Relatititus.” It’s a condition that presents as frustration with someone whose behavior is driving you nuts, and it just isn’t changing. He explains that through it all, peace CAN rule in your heart. Join Chip to find out how.
Relationships Under Pressure - The Only Person I Can Change is Me, Part 1
June 26, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn this program, Chip introduces a common condition he calls, “Chronic Relatititis.” When you’ve tried all kinds of ways to change someone and you’re still bumping up against the same old issues, there’s only one thing to do. Join Chip as he opens Luke, Chapter 6 for the solution.
Relationships Under Pressure - How to Resolve Conflict in Relationships, Part 2
June 19, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWhen conflict arises, it’s a lot easier to “put up your dukes” than it is to do the hard work of actually resolving the conflict, isn’t it? If you’re having a tough time resolving conflict, then join Chip as he offers specific tools to help you get successfully navigate tough conflicts.
Relationships Under Pressure - How to Resolve Conflict in Relationships, Part 1
June 12, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBDo you ever wonder why good, godly relationships have conflict? If I love God and you love God and we love each other, then shouldn’t we have a relationship free of conflict? Unfortunately, the answer is, no. Chip shares some ways of living in harmony with those around you and how to handle conflict effectively when it arises.
Relationships Under Pressure - Why We all Struggle with Anger, Part 2
June 05, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBYour anger, instead of being your worst nightmare, can be your best friend. In fact, God wants to turn your anger into a tool that will serve you and help you like never before. Join Chip as he reveals the truth about why we all struggle with anger.
Relationships Under Pressure - Why We all Struggle with Anger, Part 1
May 29, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBWould you like to be able to tame your temper, but you find yourself in a cycle of destructive reactions and explosive responses, and you just don’t know how to stop? Join Chip as he explains a couple of biblical tools that will help you get a grip on anger before it gets a grip on you.
Relationships Under Pressure - Why We Fight with Those We Love, Part 2
May 22, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBHave you ever wondered why you fight with those you love? What causes the heated arguments and painful words? Chances are, the reasons for our disputes are different than you might think. Join Chip as he reveals the reasons we have conflict in our most important relationships.
Relationships Under Pressure - Why We Fight with Those We Love, Part 1
May 15, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBDo you ever wonder why some of your worst fights are with the people you love the most? Chip begins this series by uncovering the root causes of our fights and quarrels.
The ART of Survival - A Theology to Understand, Part 2
May 08, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIn times and circumstances that are overwhelming, and everything in you wants to give up or give in, your number one need is perspective. Perspective is the antidote to discouragement. Question: How do you get perspective? Chip tells us in this program. Don’t miss it!
The ART of Survival - A Theology to Understand, Part 1
May 01, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 8.32 MBIf you’re wondering where God is in the midst of your suffering and frightening circumstances, if you’re so discouraged that you’re ready to throw in the towel, what do you do? In this program, Chip tells us to hang onto that towel! Because he’s gonna reveal how to slay the dragon of discouragement and have rock-solid hope, no matter what.
The ART of Survival - A Resource to Ask for, Part 2
April 24, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBIn this program, Chip continues his study of Chapter 1 of the book of James. James was the half-brother of Jesus, who became the leader of the Christian church in Jerusalem. But circumstances turned ugly for those believers, and their world was turned upside down. What James said to encourage them, has the same relevance for anyone today, whose world is turned upside down. He brought God’s answer then, and we have it now. When you need answers, God offers a resource you don’t want to miss.
The ART of Survival - A Resource to Ask for, Part 1
April 17, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBWhen you feel like you’ve run out of answers - there’s nowhere to turn - and you don’t think you can hang in there even one more day, what do you do? In this program, Chip reminds you that regardless of how dark it may seem, God is with you in the midst of your circumstances. And that He’s offering a resource to help you through.
The ART of Survival - An Attitude to Embrace, Part 2
April 10, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.3 MBHope is the oxygen of the soul. When all around us is falling apart, hope is the oxygen that sustains us. So where do we get hope? In this program, Chip tells us there IS a way to find hope and make it through challenging times.
The ART of Survival - An Attitude to Embrace, Part 1
April 03, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MBReal concerns about our nation and the economy, safety, and much more, are on the table. Sometimes the literal question comes down to: How will I survive?! No matter how much we know about history, and no matter how much we try to predict the future, the only day we can actually LIVE, is today - but today holds a lot of unknowns. Which is why the insights from the book of James, Chapter 1, are so important, as Chip begins this series. They reveal the hope God wants us to hang onto, in the mid...
What the World Needs Now - Radical Mercy-Givers, Part 2
March 27, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesChip begins this program asking, “With whom or what are you most angry, right now?” He wraps up this study in the book of Matthew, with a reminder about what Jesus would say regarding that person or issue, helping us get a little Kingdom perspective - because perspective changes the very same circumstances from disaster to opportunity. Don’t miss this powerful conclusion to What the World Needs Now.
What the World Needs Now - Radical Mercy-Givers, Part 1
March 20, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesIn a day when injustice of every kind is being called out - “That’s wrong, it’s not fair, something has to change and it has to change now!” - it’s clear that something inside us demands justice. In this program, Chip continues in the book of Matthew, to explain Jesus’ teaching and His plan for justice to prevail.
What the World Needs Now - Humble Bridge-Builders, Part 2
March 13, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesIn a global atmosphere of division and rancor, how do Christians live like Christians? How do we express love and concern, and overcome even our own anger and bitterness? In this program, Chip tells us, apart from the saving grace and sovereign influence of Jesus, nothing of lasting value can happen. From the book of Matthew and Jesus’ own teaching, Chip reveals the path to becoming a relational bridge-builder, regardless of our circumstances.
What the World Needs Now - Humble Bridge-Builders, Part 1
March 06, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesDivision, hate, and violence, don’t start with words. They begin in the heart. The disunity we see happening in our country and around the world - in homes, on the streets, and in the media - is ultimately caused by a driving force who’s aim is for that disunity to prevail. Scripture tells us our battle isn’t against flesh and blood. So, how do we become humble bridge-builders in the midst of the conflict? Chip addresses that in this program.
What the World Needs Now - Authentic Difference-Makers, Part 2
February 27, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesThese days, there are plenty of causes and no shortage of agendas. Experts are everywhere and everyone’s got an opinion. In this program, Chip asks: What’s Jesus’ opinion about what’s happening and what’s His expert advice? Don’t miss His answers.
What the World Needs Now - Authentic Difference-Makers, Part 1
February 20, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesThere’s no shortage of expert advice on what the world needs now - opinions abound and division increases. The question is: What would Jesus have us hear in the midst of the confusion and chaos? In this program, Chip goes to the book of Matthew for the answer.
The Holy Spirit - How to Discover Your Spiritual Gift, Part 2
February 13, 2021 10:00 - 25 minutes - 36 BytesKnowing your spiritual gift is more than an interesting intellectual or religious exercise. It’s the key to unlocking the greatest tool for personal and Kingdom impact there is. Join Chip as he shares how you can discover your spiritual gift.