Host: Dr. Stephen Phinney | The Bible predicts that in the end times, there will be wars and rumors of wars, signaling the beginning of the birth pains leading up to the return of Christ. https://drstephenphinney.substack.com/p/4-the-end-times-videocast-rumors?utm_source=youtube

MY LIFE STORY Featuring Dr. Stephen Phinney   SEVENTY YEARS OF TORMENT AND TRIUMPHS I think I just hit a milestone in my life—my seventieth birthday. It’s been a journey filled with trials and blessings, each chapter adding its unique texture to the story of my life. From navigating the highs and lows, to cherishing moments of joy and overcoming challenges, every experience has shaped me into the person I am today. As I look back, I feel immense gratitude for the lessons learned and the countless memories created along the way. Here's to celebrating a life well-lived and embracing the future with hope and resilience. Listen to the full story.  Read the essay HERE (https://drstephenphinney.substack.com/p/my-life-my-seventieth-birthday) .   

DR. STEPHEN PHINNEY: A wake-up Call for America! The United States has the HIGHEST rate of children in single-parent household of any nation in the world. https://drstephenphinney.substack.com/p/a-fatherless-nation?utm_source=youtube

DR. STEPHEN PHINNEY: The roots of America are steeped in principles of justice and liberty, values that align with biblical teachings. https://imwritersforum.substack.com/p/flag-day-2025?utm_source=youtube

Source: https://www.podbean.com/eau/pb-6axdp-187c146 SEEKING PRAISE & APPROVAL FROM OTHERS Dr. Stephen Phinney & Jonnie T.   When indwelt believers seek praise and approval from others rather than from God and Yeshua, they risk shifting their focus from spiritual dependence to worldly validation. The pursuit of human approval can lead to compromise, where faith becomes more about external recognition than genuine devotion. This can breed pride, insecurity, and even deception, as believers tailor their actions to impress others rather than walk in obedience to God’s will. Over time, reliance on earthly affirmation can weaken spiritual discernment, making it harder to distinguish between God’s truth and fleeting human opinions. Jesus Himself warned against seeking the approval of man over the approval of God, emphasizing that true reward comes from the Father. The greatest danger is that misplaced validation can lead believers to distance themselves from authentic faith, replacing worship with performance rather than heartfelt surrender.   Study more about this topic at: HERE.

SEEKING PRAISE & APPROVAL FROM OTHERS Dr. Stephen Phinney & Jonnie T.   When indwelt believers seek praise and approval from others rather than from God and Yeshua, they risk shifting their focus from spiritual dependence to worldly validation. The pursuit of human approval can lead to compromise, where faith becomes more about external recognition than genuine devotion. This can breed pride, insecurity, and even deception, as believers tailor their actions to impress others rather than walk in obedience to God’s will. Over time, reliance on earthly affirmation can weaken spiritual discernment, making it harder to distinguish between God’s truth and fleeting human opinions. Jesus Himself warned against seeking the approval of man over the approval of God, emphasizing that true reward comes from the Father. The greatest danger is that misplaced validation can lead believers to distance themselves from authentic faith, replacing worship with performance rather than heartfelt surrender.   Study more about this topic at: HERE (https://www.iomamerica.net/identity-matters-study) .  

Dr. Stephen Phinney: No matter how much ungodliness seeks to destroy or undermine who we are, light will continue to shine, and truth will prevail. https://drstephenphinney.substack.com/p/84-my-life-flesh-hates-fruit

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