Got a minute? That’s all it takes to listen to HEARTBEAT, a podcast with plain talk about real life. Brought to you by The Salvation Army, HEARTBEAT offers Christian insights on everyday issues. Learn more about the show and our hosts at www.salvationarmysoundcast.org.
Latest episodes
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A Key for a Door You Haven’t Reached
Sometimes God puts things in our lives that don’t make sense until much later. An experience, a relationship, a skill, or even a difficult season may feel insignificant or confusin…
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Is This Relationship Honoring God?
When you’re dating someone seriously, it’s easy to fall in love with who you believe they could become. But what if they never changed? A healthy Christian relationship isn’t built…
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Your Worst Day Doesn’t Define You
A wrinkled, torn dollar bill may look like it has been through a lot, but it hasn’t lost its value. And sometimes, we need to remember the same thing about ourselves. A bad decisio…
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Don’t Just Inherit Your Faith
We inherit a lot from our parents: our appearance, our personalities, and sometimes even our faith. But eventually, each of us has to wrestle with what we believe and discover a fa…
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Trusting God With What You Didn’t Expect
We all have a picture of what we think our lives should look like: the right job, the right relationship, the right opportunities, and the right timing. But what happens when God’s…
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Who God Says You Are
Who are you, really? It’s easy to let our jobs, relationships, accomplishments, appearance, or other people’s opinions define our identity. But our true worth isn’t found in what w…
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What God Gives You Is Meant to Be Shared
We’re often told to put others first. But what if taking time to receive from God is actually part of how we become better equipped to serve others? Using the familiar image of an…
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Trusting God in a New Season
As October arrives, the world around us begins to change. The temperature drops, the leaves fall, and a new season begins. Life can change in much the same way. Maybe you're starti…
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You Don’t Have to Fit the Mold
Every family has someone who is a little different. Maybe they see the world differently, have a unique personality, or simply don't fit the mold. But they're still family. The sam…
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You’re Not Beyond God’s Patience
Have you ever tried to avoid something you knew you were supposed to do? Jonah did exactly that. When God called Jonah to go to Nineveh, Jonah went in the opposite direction. He go…
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What Will Heaven Be Like?
What will Heaven be like? It’s one of the biggest questions we carry as human beings. The Bible gives us incredible promises about eternity. Through Jesus, death is not the end. Go…
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There’s a Person Behind the Screen
Pornography is something many people quietly struggle with, but how we think about it matters. What if we looked beyond temptation and considered the people involved? In this episo…
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Stop Being So Hard on Yourself
Are you harder on yourself than you would be on anyone else? Whether you're trying to break a bad habit, reach a goal, lose weight, learn something new, it can be easy to focus on…
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When Saying No Means Being Left Out
Have you ever felt left out because of your faith? Maybe you walked away from a situation because you knew it wasn't right. Maybe you skipped an event, conversation, or relationshi…
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When Everything Gets on Your Nerves
We all have bad days. Maybe you wake up in a terrible mood, someone says the wrong thing, traffic pushes your buttons, and suddenly your frustration seems to control everything. Bu…
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Make Room for Everyone
Have you ever walked into a place and wondered, “Do I really belong here?” In this episode of HEARTBEAT, we reflect on the story of Hannah, a young woman who has used a wheelchair…
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You Don’t Know Their Story
It’s easy to make assumptions about people based on what we see on the outside. But Jesus had a different way of seeing. Throughout His ministry, He noticed the people others overl…
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What You're Missing in Your Bible Study
Have you ever stood in front of a beautiful painting and realized there was far more to it than you noticed at first? The colors, lighting, symbols, and tiny details all work toget…
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Some Relationships Are Worth Repairing
More people are choosing to repair worn-out clothes instead of replacing them. Shoes are getting re-soled, jackets are being patched, and well-loved items are being restored instea…
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What Are Your Eyes Fixed On?
Have you ever decided you wanted a certain car, only to suddenly notice that same model everywhere you go? The cars didn't suddenly appear. Your focus simply changed. The same prin…