https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kcbi-s-day-of-prayer--6780919enChristianityCopyright 90.9 KCBI-FMhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/18aeffa045b52c0939b67768767a7c7f.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kcbi-s-day-of-prayer--6780919Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:23:22 +000090.9 KCBI-FM90.9 KCBI-FMdigitalcontent@kcbi.orgPrayer changes things. These short episodes were recorded during KCBI’s Day of Prayer — a day focused on lifting up the needs of our community. Each episode includes encouragement, Scripture, and a guided prayer over a specific area of life. We invite...cleanepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-june-hunt-forgiving-without-an-apology--68364522https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364522Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:20:35 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJune Hunt reminds us that forgiveness does not require the other person to apologize, change, or even understand what they’ve done. Many of us grew up hearing “forgive and forget,” but June explains that isn’t biblical — God doesn’t have holy amnesia....168cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-june-hunt-stages-of-forgiveness--68364535https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364535Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:19:33 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJune Hunt explains that forgiveness isn’t instant — there are stages we walk through. First, we have to face the offense and acknowledge that the wrong really happened. Then, we must allow ourselves to feel the hurt, remembering that “the Lord is...112cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-june-hunt-why-forgiveness-feels-so-hard--68364518https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364518Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:18:17 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJune Hunt shares honestly about why forgiveness can feel impossible — especially when the hurt is deep or unfair. She explains that forgiving someone doesn’t mean pretending the harm didn’t matter or letting them “off the hook.” Instead, forgiveness...151cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/forgiveness-june-hunt-opening-prayer--68364520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364520Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:17:46 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJune Hunt begins the hour with prayer, asking God to help us with one of the hardest things we face: forgiving when it doesn’t feel fair or easy. She invites us to bring our hurt to the Lord, trusting that He sees every wound and provides the guidance...54cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-what-scripture-says--68364529https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364529Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:16:44 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey and Dave Moore talk about how the cultural confusion we’re seeing today isn’t new. Scripture shows us that humanity has always wrestled with sin, identity, and the temptation to put ourselves above God. Romans 1 reminds us that when...109cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-rifts--68364536https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364536Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:16:03 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey and Dave Moore talk about how cultural disagreements today often cut right to the core — truth, goodness, and morality. These aren’t small differences, and they can create real tension in families and friendships. Allie shares that...94cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-hurdles--68364526https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364526Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:15:29 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey joins Dave Moore to talk about one of the biggest challenges Christians face when navigating cultural issues: fear. Not a lack of truth, but the fear of how others will respond to it. Allie shares that the Bible is actually clear on...160cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-opening-prayer--68364541https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364541Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:13:56 +000090.9 KCBI-FMIn the afternoon culture hour, Allie Beth Stuckey prays for courage and clarity as believers navigate a confusing and rapidly shifting world. She asks God to empower every listener—whether parent, student, worker, or grandparent—to stand for biblical...79cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-family-pastor-jack-graham-caring-for-aging-parents--68364517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364517Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:11:45 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jack Graham speaks to the challenges of being part of the “sandwich generation”—caring for aging parents while still parenting children of your own. He reminds us of the biblical call to honor our father and mother, encouraging families to stay...143cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-family-pastor-jack-graham-hope-for-families-being-pulled-apart--68364531https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364531Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:11:10 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jack Graham offers encouragement for families facing strain, conflict, or the possibility of separation. He reminds us that in Christ there is always hope—God can restore what feels broken beyond repair. Through repentance, prayer, wise...97cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-family-pastor-jack-graham-when-the-nest-is-empty--68364527https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364527Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:10:40 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jack Graham speaks to the joys and challenges of the empty-nest season. He encourages couples to use this time to strengthen and renew their marriage, while remembering that parenting doesn’t end when children become adults. He reminds...108cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/parenting-family-pastor-jack-graham-opening-prayer--68364521https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364521Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:09:52 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jack Graham opens the parenting and family hour with a prayer for parents, grandparents, and children. He asks God to protect young people from the pressures and anxieties of the world, to strengthen families in love and faith, and to help...115cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purpose-pastor-jimmy-dorrell-purpose-vs-ambition--68366202https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366202Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:08:45 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jimmy Dorrell shares how God often uses humility, struggle, and even disappointment to help us distinguish between self-driven ambition and God-given purpose. As we allow the Holy Spirit to reshape our identity and perspective, we grow in...95cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purpose-pastor-jimmy-dorrell-being-seen-and-heard--68366204https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366204Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:06:37 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jimmy Dorrell talks about the power of truly seeing and listening to others—especially those who feel overlooked or pushed to the margins. Instead of trying to “fix” people quickly, he encourages slowing down, showing respect, listening deeply,...105cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purpose-pastor-jimmy-dorrell-dignity-and-purpose--68366203https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366203Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:05:51 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jimmy Dorrell shares how every person—whether living under a bridge or in a comfortable home—is made in the image of God and carries inherent dignity. For those who feel forgotten, ashamed, or without direction, he reminds us that purpose is...111cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/purpose-pastor-jimmy-dorrell-opening-prayer--68366201https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366201Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:05:06 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Jimmy Dorrell begins the purpose hour with a prayer that we would see the people around us the way God does—especially those who are overlooked, struggling, or marginalized. He asks God to give us compassionate eyes, servant hearts, and the...88cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-growth-pastor-tom-pennington-closing-prayer--68366198https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366198Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:04:16 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Tom Pennington closes the hour with a heartfelt prayer, asking God to free us from sin’s influence, deepen our love for Christ, shape our desires and character, and make us more like Jesus day by day. He prays that our lives would reflect...183cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-growth-pastor-tom-pennington-signs-of-spiritual-maturity--68366199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366199Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:03:39 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Tom Pennington explains what spiritual growth actually looks like over time. As we see Christ more clearly in Scripture and prayer, our affections begin to change—what we love and value shifts. Then our desires and decisions shift, and...154cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-growth-pastor-tom-pennington-how-to-grow-practically--68366200• Be rooted in Scripture — God uses His Word to shape us.
• Actively pursue obedience — putting off old habits and putting on new ones.
• Depend on the Holy Spirit — real change comes from His work in us, not from our own strength.
• Pray continually — asking God daily to guard us from sin and grow us in maturity.
This process takes effort and surrender—but it’s how we become more like Christ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366200Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:03:10 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Tom Pennington lays out a simple, biblical framework for spiritual growth: • Be rooted in Scripture — God uses His Word to shape us. • Actively pursue obedience — putting off old habits and putting on new ones. • Depend on the Holy Spirit —...• Be rooted in Scripture — God uses His Word to shape us.
• Actively pursue obedience — putting off old habits and putting on new ones.
• Depend on the Holy Spirit — real change comes from His work in us, not from our own strength.
• Pray continually — asking God daily to guard us from sin and grow us in maturity.
This process takes effort and surrender—but it’s how we become more like Christ.]]>182cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-growth-pastor-tom-pennington-growing-through-overwhelm--68366206https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366206Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:02:39 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Tom Pennington encourages those who feel stretched thin or emotionally exhausted. Instead of waiting for life to calm down before pursuing spiritual growth, he reminds us that seasons of stress are actually when we need closeness with God the...140cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spiritual-growth-pastor-tom-pennington-what-spiritual-growth-really-is--68366205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68366205Fri, 31 Oct 2025 16:01:42 +000090.9 KCBI-FMPastor Tom Pennington explains what spiritual growth actually means—and why it’s more than simply checking boxes like church attendance or Bible reading. God’s goal is to shape our character to be like Christ, and true spiritual maturity is an...153cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singleness-bob-wheatley-how-married-people-can-encourage--68364546https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364546Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:29:56 +000090.9 KCBI-FMBob Wheatley offers guidance for married believers on how to support and encourage the single people in their lives. Rather than seeing singleness as a problem to be solved or a season to “get through,” he urges the Church to recognize the purpose,...187cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singleness-bob-wheatley-loneliness--68364538https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364538Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:29:19 +000090.9 KCBI-FMBob Wheatley speaks openly about the loneliness that can accompany singleness—and how painful seasons don’t always mean harmful ones. He encourages singles to trust that God is shaping them, strengthening their character, and preparing to work both in...189cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singleness-bob-wheatley-the-toughest-thing-about-being-single--68364545https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364545Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:28:43 +000090.9 KCBI-FMBob Wheatley shares honestly about the longing for companionship, while also highlighting Paul’s encouragement in 1 Corinthians 7 that singleness allows for undivided devotion to the Lord. He reminds listeners that while the desire for relationship is...135cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/singleness-bob-wheatley-opening-prayer--68364525https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364525Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:28:06 +000090.9 KCBI-FMBob Wheatley begins the singleness hour with a prayer for those who feel alone, overlooked, or uncertain about the future. He reminds single believers that this season is not a waiting room or a deficit, but a meaningful calling where God equips and...87cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-jonathan-pitts-remembering-well--68364519https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364519Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:27:06 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJonathan Pitts encourages those walking through loss to both remember and honor the life of the one they’ve lost, and also to trust God as He leads them forward. He reminds us that grief does not end the story—God restores, brings new purpose, and...108cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-jonathan-pitts-leading-through-grief--68364534https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364534Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:26:20 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJonathan Pitts reflects on how grief continues even as life moves forward—through remarriage, parenting, and new losses. He shares how God meets us in every chapter, and how we often find ourselves both grieving and gently leading others through grief...175cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-jonathan-pitts-healing-from-grief--68364530https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364530Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:25:09 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJonathan Pitts shares his own journey of loss and how God met him in the pain of losing his wife. He talks about learning to sit with grief rather than rush past it, and how God can use the grieving process to grow us, deepen our identity, and shape...206cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/grief-jonathan-pitts-opening-prayer--68364537https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364537Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:23:02 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJonathan Pitts opens the grief hour with a prayer of hope for those experiencing loss. He reminds us that while grief is real and painful, believers do not grieve without hope. Even in sorrow, God is near, and He can bring comfort, strength, and...142cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-hard-conversations--68364542https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364542Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:21:22 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey explains why disagreements about culture can feel so personal and intense—because many cultural issues today are rooted in core beliefs about identity, truth, and God’s design. She encourages approaching difficult conversations with...184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-cultural-hurdles--68364760https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364760Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:21:03 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey identifies fear of rejection and fear of others’ opinions as major obstacles Christians face when engaging today’s cultural issues. She reminds us that Scripture provides clarity on identity, life, and family—and encourages us to...179cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-the-bible-s-take-on-culture--68364539https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364539Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:20:05 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey points to Scripture to explain today’s cultural shifts, noting that although technology and circumstances change, the core issue of the human heart remains the same. She encourages believers to stay rooted in God’s Word, trust His...156cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/culture-allie-beth-stuckey-introduction-opening-prayer--68364540https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364540Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:16:00 +000090.9 KCBI-FMAllie Beth Stuckey opens the culture hour by praying for courage, clarity, conviction, and faithfulness as believers live out biblical truth in everyday life. She encourages listeners to influence their families, workplaces, and communities with...77cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marriage-jim-daly-challenges-in-marriage--68364646https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364646Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:13:33 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJim Daly shares some of the most common challenges couples face, including emotional and physical disconnect, stress, finances, and distractions like technology. He encourages practical steps to rebuild connection, including creating intentional time...118cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marriage-jim-daly-overcoming-challenges-in-marriage--68364528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364528Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:13:01 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJim Daly discusses how couples can move forward when marriage feels strained or disconnected. He encourages seeking help rather than suffering in silence, and shares how learning to love with selflessness and gentleness can rebuild safety, kindness,...184cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/marriage-jim-daly-introduction-opening-prayer--68364524https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364524Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:09:54 +000090.9 KCBI-FMJim Daly begins the marriage hour with a prayer for husbands and wives—those who are thriving, and those walking through strain or conflict. He asks God to strengthen communication, deepen unity, and help couples reflect Christ’s love in how they care...101cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayer-dr-robert-jeffress-why-pray--68364523https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364523Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:08:41 +000090.9 KCBI-FMDr. Robert Jeffress explains why prayer matters in the everyday battles of life. He reminds us to pray for protection, for our families and churches, for our leaders, and for the world—that we may live faithfully and continue sharing the hope of Christ.158cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayer-dr-robert-jeffress-pray-what-s-in-your-heart--68364533https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364533Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:07:13 +000090.9 KCBI-FMDr. Robert Jeffress encourages us to bring our real thoughts, worries, and desires to God—not the polished or “correct” version we think we’re supposed to pray. In this segment, he reminds us that God hears us when we pray according to His will, and...223cleanfullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/prayer-dr-robert-jeffress-introduction-opening-prayer--68364543https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68364543Fri, 31 Oct 2025 14:05:56 +000090.9 KCBI-FMDr. Robert Jeffress begins the Day of Prayer with a reminder of who God is and why we can come to Him with confidence. This opening segment includes a guided prayer for listeners, families, and believers around the world, grounding the day in trust...134cleanfull