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1. Grateful Even When Life Is Hard

   1 november 2026 · 17 min

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   What if giving thanks were not about liking your circumstances but about staying anchored to God in the midst of them? This month, Dr. Stanley's teaching letter explores the discipline of giving thanks in every season, even the hard ones. John welcomes Karen from the radio team for a conversation about gratitude. Show Notes: Scripture from Dr. Stanley’s letter: 1 Thess. 5:16-18; Ps. 92:1-2; Phil. 4:6-7; 2 Cor. 4:16. Karen read an expanded version of Dr. Stanley's November teaching letter. Passages cited in the conversation: James 1:2-4 Lees meer

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2. What Are You Missing in the Rush?

   1 oktober 2026 · 18 min

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   Does your time with God feel like it’s missing something? This month, we explore the practice of biblical meditation—what Dr. Stanley called a period of stillness set apart to contemplate Jesus and listen to Him. John is joined by Joel, a video editor at In Touch, for a conversation about slowing down, letting go of the pressure to perform, and discovering what it means to simply be present with God. Show Notes: Scripture from Dr. Stanley’s letter: Ps. 46:10; Ps. 62:5; 2 Sam. 7:29; John 14:27. Passages cited in the conversation: John 15:5; Rom. 8; Isa. 40:31. Discover In Touch + and enjoy Dr. Stanley's preaching along with other carefully selected, like-minded pastors and teachers. Lees meer

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3. What is the Spirit Forming in You?

   1 september 2026 · 28 min

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   Real transformation comes not from our own striving, but from the Holy Spirit flowing through us. This month, John welcomes Phillip Bowen, president and CEO of In Touch, to read and discuss Dr. Stanley's September teaching letter. Phillip recalls how the Spirit empowered his own life—and how He nurtures fruit in ours, too. We also get a rare glimpse of the man behind the pulpit as Phillip shares personal memories from his time with Dr. Stanley. This conversation offers a look ahead to In Touch's 50th anniversary in 2027 and what it means to carry a timeless ministry forward by faith. Show Notes: Explore the life and ministry of Dr. Charles Stanley. https://www.intouch.org/meet-dr-charles-stanley Lees meer

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4. Loved First: How Jesus Frees Us to Love Others

   1 augustus 2026 · 19 min

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   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 Lees meer

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5. Bearing One Another's Burdens

   1 juli 2026 · 21 min

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   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. Lees meer

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6. Enjoying God's Favor

   1 juni 2026 · 16 min

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   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. Lees meer

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7. A Fruitful Testimony

   1 mei 2026 · 17 min

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   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. Lees meer

   Show Notes - Read and hear the In Touch Devotion each day. Sandy read an expanded version of Dr. Stanley's May teaching letter.

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8. Because He Lives

   1 april 2026 · 12 min

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   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. Lees meer

   Show Notes - Explore the free, self-paced discipleship courses available at Charles Stanley Institute.

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9. Take My Yoke

   1 maart 2026 · 15 min

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   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. Lees meer

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10. Intimacy with Christ

    1 februari 2026 · 14 min

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    This month, we present Dr. Stanley's February letter on the surpassing value of knowing Christ personally. John welcomes Shantel, producer of In Touch+. Lees meer

    Show Notes - Discover In Touch+ and enjoy Dr. Stanley's preaching along with other carefully-selected, like-minded pastors and teachers. www.intouch.org/plus

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