From the Pastor's Heart

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  Loved First: How Jesus Frees Us to Love Others 01.08.2026 19mnt

  Loving others the way Jesus loves us is a beautiful calling — and a challenging one. In Dr. Stanley's August letter, we explore what it looks like to walk in love as followers of Christ, drawing on Paul's words in Ephesians. John is joined by Betsy, the In Touch social media manager, for a candid conversation about learning to receive God's love before you can truly give it to others. Show Notes: Follow In Touch Ministries on social media for daily encouragement rooted in the timeless teachings of Dr. Charles Stanley. https://www.instagram.com/intouchmin/ https://www.facebook.com/InTouchMinistries
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  Bearing One Another's Burdens 01.07.2026 20mnt

  Many people struggle under heavy burdens. They wait, they suffer, they wonder when things will improve. How can you be a good friend in these moments? And what relief can you expect for your need? In this month's letter, Dr. Stanley provides a gentle approach from Galatians 6. John welcomes Brandon from the In Touch human resources team. Show Notes: Brandon read an expanded version of Dr. Stanley's July teaching letter. Discover how In Touch leads people worldwide into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
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  Enjoying God's Favor 01.06.2026 16mnt

  Have you ever wished you could hear God more clearly? In this month's teaching letter, we examine the lessons Dr. Stanley draws from Noah's life--a study on how to listen to God's still, small voice. John is joined by Mathias, our Life Principles Training lead for Africa. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  A Fruitful Testimony 01.05.2026 17mnt

  Obedience to God isn't a burden—it's the path to your richest, fullest life. In Dr. Stanley's May letter, we discover essential steps to obedience from the life of Daniel. John talks with Sandy, our chief copy editor, about a powerful experience of obedience and forgiveness from her life. Show Notes - Read and hear the In Touch Devotion each day. Sandy read an expanded version of Dr. Stanley's May teaching letter.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Because He Lives 01.04.2026 11mnt

  The resurrection of Jesus Christ offers comfort in loneliness, confidence in prayer, and peace about the future. In this letter from Dr. Stanley, we discover how God's love and power shape our daily lives. John welcomes Ernest from Charles Stanley Institute for a conversation about our testimony.  Show Notes - Explore the free, self-paced discipleship courses available at Charles Stanley Institute. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Take My Yoke 01.03.2026 14mnt

  This month, we present Dr. Stanley's March letter based on Matthew 11:28-30. If you've ever felt weighed down by something or unclear about the way forward, this conversation will encourage you. John welcomes Cindy from the In Touch traffic team.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Intimacy with Christ 01.02.2026 13mnt

  This month, we present Dr. Stanley's February letter on the surpassing value of knowing Christ personally. John welcomes Shantel, producer of In Touch+. Show Notes - Discover In Touch+ and enjoy Dr. Stanley's preaching along with other carefully-selected, like-minded pastors and teachers. www.intouch.org/plusSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Walking by Faith 01.01.2026 16mnt

  This month, we read Dr. Stanley's January letter on Abraham's faithful obedience. John welcomes Gary, production manager for In Touch, as he shares his experience walking with God through recent health challenges and reflects on his time traveling with Dr. Stanley on photography trips. A testimony about trusting God one step at a time. Show Notes - Enjoy In Touch videos from our production team: https://www.intouch.org/watch/faith-storiesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Pilot Episode 12.12.2025 14mnt

  In this pilot episode, we present Dr. Stanley's September 2025 letter on how to see yourself as a person of eternity, not merely a person of time. John welcomes Bill, who works in partner communications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.