A monthly podcast to help you experience God's presence more fully through His Word. Each episode features Dr. Charles Stanley's teaching, content from the In Touch devotional, and a guided prayer experience designed to meet you in the midst of real life.
Warm, conversational, and honest—no performance, no pretending everything's easy. Just an invitation to grow closer to God, beginning where you are today.
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Dr. Stanley explains how confession reconnects us to God's unwavering love, not as a means to earn it, but as a path back to its presence.
1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT
Do You feel adequate?
Dr. Stanley guides listeners to embrace their inadequacy, revealing how trusting Jesus' Spirit surpasses personal effort for true fulfillment.
1 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT
How Words Can Change Lives
Dr. Stanley shares a personal story and offers guidance on how simple words of encouragement can profoundly impact lives.
1 Jul 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Stength of a Humble Heart
Dr. Stanley explores how genuine humility empowers God's work in your life, offering a guided prayer to practice this virtue.
1 Jun 2026TRANSCRIPT
The Creator Isn't Finished With You
Dr. Stanley teaches listeners that God sees their potential, not just their present, offering encouragement for their ongoing spiritual journey.
1 May 2026
Finding God's Plan for You
Many Christians want to know God's will for them, but it can feel mysterious—like waiting for a clear sign that tells us exactly what to do. In this episode, Dr. Stanley reminds us that God's will isn't hidden from those who seek Him with a sincere heart.
After Dr. Stanley's teaching, we'll move into guided prayer and reflection to think about God's will not as something to achieve, but as a way to be.
Scriptures referenced: Colossians 1:9; Micah 6:8; Galatians 5:22-23
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1 Apr 2026
It's All About Grace
If you've ever struggled with uncertainty about your salvation, or found yourself trying to earn God's approval through your efforts, this episode is for you.
Dr. Stanley reminds us that salvation doesn't depend on our performance—it rests entirely on what Christ has already done. We receive God's kindness not through our efforts but as His gift.
After Dr. Stanley's teaching, we'll move into guided prayer and reflection to practice something that might feel unfamiliar: simply receiving. Not doing, not trying, not proving—just receiving what God has already given.
Scriptures referenced: Ephesians 2:8-9; John 19:30; Lamentations 3:22
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1 Mar 2026
When Burdens Weigh Us Down
Life can be overwhelming—financial pressures, relationship conflicts, health concerns, unexpected losses. If you're a believer, you may wonder why God allows such difficulties when you're trying to live faithfully.
In this episode, Dr. Stanley addresses this honest question and reminds us that trials are not evidence of God's absence.
After Dr. Stanley's teaching, we'll move into guided prayer and reflection—a space to bring God your struggles, fears, and exhaustion.
Scriptures referenced: John 16:33; Isaiah 40:29
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1 Feb 2026
For the Rest of Your Life
Do you ever feel like you're racing through life, trying to keep up with everything on your plate?
In this episode, Dr. Stanley reminds us that Jesus never rushed—even with the most important work in human history to accomplish. He walked with calmness and perfect peace, and that's what He wants for us too.
After Dr. Stanley's teaching, we'll move into guided prayer and reflection with simple phrases you can speak out loud—reminders that can shift how you approach your day.
Scriptures referenced: Matthew 11:28-30; 2 Peter 3:8-9; Hebrews 4:9-11
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1 Jan 2026
How Hungry Are You?
A new year often brings resolutions—but what if the most important goal is simply to know God more deeply?In this episode, Dr. Stanley reminds us that hunger for God isn't something we have to manufacture on our own. It's a gift God is ready to give us whenever we're ready to receive it. He explores what it means to pursue knowing the Lord in a deeper way—not just knowing about Him, but knowing Him personally and intimately.
After Dr. Stanley's teaching, we'll move into a time of guided prayer and reflection to help you connect with God and His Word.
Scriptures referenced: Psalm 63:1, 8; Ecclesiastes 3:11; Psalm 34:8
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Inside a recent episode
Releasing the Pressure
Published 1 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] Dr. Stanley reminds us that confession is about clearing away the pressure that keeps us from enjoying our relationship with the Lord, a relationship that's already whole. So how do we go about clearing the way? Many of us think of confession as a formal heavy thing, something you have to work up the courage to do with just the right words in your heart in just the right place. But actually, confession can be simple, honest, even ordinary. It's serious, yes, but serious doesn't have to mean formal or drawn out. And it never has to mean beating yourself up. In fact, confession is a lot like anything else we want to get better at. […]
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