Truth For Life Daily Program
1,330 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 15 hours ago - ★★★★★ - 2.8K ratingsTruth For Life is the Bible-teaching ministry of Alistair Begg. The ministry's mission is to teach the Bible with clarity and relevance so that unbelievers will be converted, believers will be established and local churches will be strengthened. Join us each weekday and on the weekend as Alistair helps us apply the Bible to our daily lives.
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Episodes
A Religious Problem (Part 2 of 2)
March 17, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBMalignant tumors are treated quickly and ruthlessly to prevent disease from spreading throughout the body. Find out why hypocrisy in the church must be dealt with similarly to prevent its spread. That’s our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
A Religious Problem (Part 1 of 2)
March 16, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBRemember the Pied Piper, who charmed rats with music until they followed him to their peril? Well, there are similar people within the church—subtle deceivers who draw people away from truth. Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Elders (Part 3 of 3)
March 15, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBSome of us expect church leaders to be perfect—an impossibility, since they’re only human. But Scripture does call them to be above reproach. Consider the attributes that should be present—or absent—in elders. That’s on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Elders (Part 2 of 3)
March 14, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhen leadership is headed in the wrong direction, the whole congregation often follows. So how can a church avoid going astray? Discover the foundational elements of effective church leaders when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Measure for Measure (Part 3 of 3)
March 13, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBForgiveness can sometimes seem beyond our ability—but it’s not only possible but actually essential to your soul’s life and health. An unforgiving spirit does more damage than you’d imagine! Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Elders (Part 1 of 3)
March 11, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhen walking at night or visiting unfamiliar territory, we’re often told, “There’s safety in numbers!” Find out why that also holds true for church leadership. Listen as we examine the priority and necessity of elders, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Truth Tightly Packed (Part 3 of 3)
March 10, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBGenuine, life-transforming faith requires more than mere Bible knowledge. Find out what else is involved, and learn how it dramatically changes everything—even our perspective on death. Study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Truth Tightly Packed (Part 2 of 3)
March 09, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBThe doctrine of election is the focus of much debate and false teaching. If God chose His people before eternity, then why bother evangelizing? On Truth For Life, Alistair Begg looks at the role of God’s sovereignty in election versus that of human responsibility. Listen...
Truth Tightly Packed (Part 1 of 3)
March 08, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBThe apostle Paul offered helpful, practical instructions to the early church. Does his advice remain relevant today? Hear the answer on Truth For Life when Alistair Begg examines the basis for Paul’s authority. Study along with us. Listen...
Titus: An Introduction
March 07, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBThe early church was marked by moral and doctrinal confusion—a familiar problem in the twenty-first-century church as well. Discover key principles that should set the church apart from the prevailing culture. Join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Measure for Measure (Part 2 of 3)
March 06, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBA condemning, judgmental spirit violates God’s law of love and is difficult to root out once it’s infested an individual or church. Discover the simple directive that can transform condemning hearts and minds. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
A Lamb, a Stone, and an Altar
March 04, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBSamuel was Israel’s faithful prophet and a solid leader. So why would he identify himself as a sinner, a pilgrim, and a worshipper? Find out when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Samuel’s Solid Leadership (Part 2 of 2)
March 03, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBBehavior is ultimately an expression of what’s going on in the heart So, what do we need to do to purify our hearts? Find out when you join us for a closer look at Samuel’s leadership. That’s the subject on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Samuel’s Solid Leadership (Part 1 of 2)
March 02, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MB“Does your walk match your talk?” We often ask that question to encourage behavior that aligns with our words. Hear how Samuel preached a similar message to the walking contradiction that was Israel. That’s our focus on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Ark Is Returned (Part 2 of 2)
March 01, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhile the Philistines defeated Israel and seized the ark of God, they couldn’t capture or conquer the Lord. Find out what happens when God’s holiness is taken for granted—whether by His enemies or His own people. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Ark Is Returned (Part 1 of 2)
February 28, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBThe Philistines thought they’d captured Israel’s good luck charm—but plagues turned their celebration to fear, and they sought to rid themselves of the ark. Similar efforts to appease God persist today. Hear more on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Measure for Measure (Part 1 of 3)
February 27, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBIt’s generally easier to find fault in others rather than to examine our own flaws. Jesus, though, calls us to practice abundant mercy. Find out what He meant and what that looks like in practical terms when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Heavy Hand of God (Part 2 of 2)
February 25, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhen you seek refuge from a storm, you search for shelter that will keep you safe and protected until the threat passes. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains why the only refuge from God’s wrath is in God Himself. Listen...
The Heavy Hand of God (Part 1 of 2)
February 24, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhen soldiers lose a war, their whole nation suffers the defeat—but even when God’s people are soundly beaten, God remains victorious. Find out how that’s possible when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
That’s Not Normal! (Part 2 of 2)
February 23, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBIt’s hard to imagine worse news for a pregnant woman than finding out that her husband has been killed in battle. But that wasn’t the news that shook Phinehas’s wife to her core. What was? Find out on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
That’s Not Normal! (Part 1 of 2)
February 22, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBEli’s sons were blatantly wicked priests, yet they assumed God would continue to bless them with victory in battle. Learn about Eli’s shocking response after hearing of the devastation on the battlefield. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Misplaced Faith
February 21, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBSome people have a special object they consider their lucky charm—something they hope will bring them success. But find out what happened when Israel counted on the ark of the covenant to bring them good fortune. That’s on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Golden Rule (Part 2 of 2)
February 20, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBChristians are to love others in a way that’s distinct from that of the culture. But are we standing out? Listen to Truth for Life as Alistair examines the Golden Rule, presenting an uncomfortable challenge—and pointing out a surprising reward! Listen...
Speak, Lord! (Part 2 of 2)
February 18, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBDelivering bad news can be almost as daunting as receiving it. Learn how to find the delicate balance between compassion and truth when delivering an uncomfortable yet biblical message. Study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Speak, Lord! (Part 1 of 2)
February 17, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhen we have to deliver a tough message, sometimes we say, “Don’t shoot the messenger!” Samuel must have thought something similar when called to deliver devastating news to Eli. Find out how he responded, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Word of the Lord (Part 2 of 2)
February 16, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBYou’d expect that when God broke His apparent silence, it’d have been a time of rejoicing—but that wasn’t the case for young Samuel. Hear about the devastating message God gave Samuel to deliver in his brand-new role as a prophet. That’s on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Word of the Lord (Part 1 of 2)
February 15, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBWhen God isn’t heard, chaos ensues. Listen as Alistair describes a time of deep spiritual famine among God’s people. How did it happen? How can we prevent the same thing from happening today? Find out when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Mercy and Judgment
February 14, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBIf you’re stopped for speeding, you may get a warning instead of a ticket—but if you immediately speed away, you’ll face consequences! Find out how God responds when His mercy is similarly spurned in willful rebellion, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
The Golden Rule (Part 1 of 2)
February 13, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBThe Golden Rule: Do to others as you would have them do to you. We’ve all heard it. Most of us have said it. But do we really understand it? And are we truly living by it? Join us for a challenging message on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Consecration vs. Corruption (Part 2 of 2)
February 11, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBEli’s sons were priests, set apart for sacred purposes—yet they were spiritually and morally corrupt, abusing God’s provision and using their position for personal gain. Find out how God dealt with them. Listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Consecration vs. Corruption (Part 1 of 2)
February 10, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBSome people are good at “doing” church—knowledgeable about the Bible, involved in ministries—but don’t really know God. Learn how a young child’s faith can outshine even the faith of religious leaders, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Hannah’s Prayer (Part 2 of 2)
February 09, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBHave you ever hung upside-down from a tree branch or playground bar? It changes your perspective, doesn’t it? Find out how God turns worldly values upside-down to give us the proper perspective on life—and death! Join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Hannah’s Prayer (Part 1 of 2)
February 08, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBRejoicing is easy and makes sense when times are good and our lives are on track. But why would we rejoice when circumstances are heartbreaking? Where can we find hope? Find out as we study Hannah’s prayer together on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
May the Lord Establish His Word
February 07, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBThe Lord often uses His response to personal prayers to impact other lives as well. Find out how God’s answer to one woman’s prayer also served the entire nation of Israel. Join us as we continue our study in 1 Samuel on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Introducing 1 Samuel
February 03, 2022 08:00 - 11.5 MBThe book of 1 Samuel is a narrative of historical events that took place three thousand years ago—but these ancient stories still offer encouragement and hope today. Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg launches a brand-new series titled Give Us a King. Listen...
Filled with the Spirit (Part 3 of 3)
February 02, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBMost of us go to the gas station to fuel our cars. We can’t drive on an empty tank—so we fill ours up! Likewise, Jesus’ followers are to be “filled with the Spirit.” But where do we go to be filled? Find out on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Filled with the Spirit (Part 2 of 3)
February 01, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBAs Jesus’ followers, we need to be careful about how we live to avoid falling under the wrong influence. That’s why Paul commanded believers to “be filled with the Spirit.” What does that mean? Find out when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Filled with the Spirit (Part 1 of 3)
January 31, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBA Christian’s lifestyle should reflect one straightforward truth: you belong to Jesus! Paul calls this lifestyle our “walk” with Christ. Find out how the apostle says we’re to walk—and why the way we walk matters. That’s on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Walking in Wisdom (Part 2 of 2)
January 28, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBWhen we’re faced with choices, it’s tempting to go with the option that seems easiest, most attractive, or most reasonable. But that’s not always the wisest decision! Learn how to discern what pleases God when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Walking in Wisdom (Part 1 of 2)
January 27, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBWe face millions of decisions over the course of a lifetime, some big, some small—and how we make them matters. Find out how to avoid making foolish choices. Join us as we learn how to walk in wisdom on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Walk in Light (Part 4 of 4)
January 26, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBGod is the light that exposes darkness. So how can Christians live in a way that reflects God’s light in a dark world? Hear the answer on Truth For Life as Alistair Begg explains how we’re to behave in a manner worthy of our calling. Listen...
Walk in Light (Part 3 of 4)
January 25, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBSin corrupts everyone—but not everyone realizes it. Those who do are called to live differently. Learn how to live in the world without blending into the culture or isolating from it. Join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Walk in Light (Part 2 of 4)
January 24, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBBy nature, all are spiritually blind, trapped in darkness because of sin. Find out how to “get the light turned on,” and discover what happens as a result. Study Ephesians 5:8 along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
A Christian Manifesto (Part 3 of 3)
January 23, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBOur culture places high value on wealth, abundance, happiness, and popularity. But Jesus has a different perspective: He contends that what the world seeks to gain is really their loss. Learn more when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Walk in Light (Part 1 of 4)
January 21, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBBefore-and-after pictures are common in advertising, showing us the difference a product can make. But creative marketing can’t bring about the change we need; for that, we need Christ. Find out how He transforms lives, on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
“Let No One Deceive You” (Part 2 of 2)
January 20, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBWhen we become Christ’s followers, we stand forgiven based on His work on the cross. Jesus paid it all! But does that mean we’re then free to live life our way? Find out when you listen to Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
“Let No One Deceive You” (Part 1 of 2)
January 19, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBMany people claim to be Christians. But is it enough to say we believe, or does faith require something more? Find out what it means to know, love, and follow Christ when you study along with us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
Walk in Love (Part 4 of 4)
January 18, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBGod calls believers to live in holiness and purity. That’s a pretty tall order, especially when so many contrasting views bombard our thinking! Listen to Truth For Life as Alistair Begg reminds us of who we are and what we need to meet God’s standards. Listen...
Walk in Love (Part 3 of 4)
January 17, 2022 08:00 - 11.6 MBThe Ephesian believers were surrounded by an immoral and impure culture, so Paul instructed them to reflect God’s love by the way they lived. Discover an unexpected antidote for immorality when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...
A Christian Manifesto (Part 2 of 3)
January 16, 2022 08:00 - 11.7 MBYou probably wouldn’t close a personal letter with a statement like “Wishing you poverty, hunger, and sadness.” And yet, Jesus taught that the poor, hungry, and sad are blessed! Find out what He meant when you join us on Truth For Life with Alistair Begg. Listen...