The world feels louder, harsher, and more unpredictable by the day, but Jesus does not pretend otherwise. We start with John 16:33 and the straight talk many of us need: trials and sorrows are real, yet peace is still possible because Christ has overcome the world. I reflect on how easily I act surprised by pain, and why remembering Jesus’ words can turn fear into steadiness, courage, and long-range hope.

From there, we get practical about marriage with 1 Corinthians 7:3–6. I talk about mutual marital duty, why intimacy in a covenant is not “optional,” and how brief abstinence only makes sense when both spouses agree and the purpose is devotion to prayer. The goal is not shame or legalism, but honesty about temptation, self-control, and what sacrificial love looks like in everyday married life.

We also read Psalm 119:65–80 and Proverbs 16:4–5, tying personal discipline to national character. Then we address troubling crime stories connected to immigration and asylum claims, and I ask what truthfulness, justice, and compassion should look like in public policy. We close with a quick American heritage segment, including a Medal of Honor remembrance and a pointed reminder from the Founding era about the Bible and education. If this conversation helps you think clearer and stand firmer, subscribe, share the show with a friend, and leave a review so more people can find it.

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