What if the most meaningful moments of your year weren’t the big milestones—but the ordinary ones you almost missed? In this special bonus episode, I’m inviting you to slow down, pay attention, and look at life differently.
As we flip through some of my favorite “audio pictures” from 2025, I’m bringing you into my world to show you how everyday moments can become sacred memories when we choose to notice them.
You’ve probably heard the Prayer of St. Francis—but did St. Francis actually write it? Hmm… well, today you’re going to find out.
On this episode of the 4:13, Pastor Mark DeYmaz explores the beloved Prayer of St. Francis of Assisi and why its message is just as powerful and relevant today as ever.
He explains how this timeless prayer can become a practical guide for navigating conflict, division, and tension in our relationships and communities, revealing that prayer isn’t passive at all—it can be deeply disruptive.
Suffering. Grief. Disappointment. Loss. Any one of these can shake us to our core. So how are we supposed to trust God when everything seems to go wrong?
Today on the 4:13, Anne Graham Lotz (daughter of Billy Graham) and her daughter, Rachel-Ruth Lotz Wright, walk through the story of Joseph—a man who experienced betrayal, false accusation, and unfair circumstances that turned his life upside down.
So how did Joseph remain steadfast in his faith?
God didn’t create you just to survive—He created you to flourish!
In this episode of 4:13, bestselling author and Bible teacher, Christine Caine, shares how you can thrive in every season of life—even the hardest ones—by grounding yourself in God’s unchanging truth. Drawing from the rich biblical imagery of the olive tree, Christine unpacks how pruning can be restorative, pressing can produce the good stuff, and abiding in Christ leads to resilient, evergreen faith.
Do you ever feel let down in your daily experience as a Christian, like your faith isn’t as satisfying as you had hoped? You’re not alone. Pastor and bestselling author Gary Thomas says this often comes from believing lies we don’t even realize we’ve embraced.
So today on the 4:13, Gary unpacks the subtle deceptions that quietly shape our expectations, steal our joy, and keep us from the abundant life God promises.
Our culture has come unhinged from so many timeless values that what was once considered normal and healthy for your home is now countercultural. Habits like eating a meal together, praying as a family, and living a slower-paced life are no longer the norm.
So, in this demanding and chaotic world, how do we foster peace, simplicity, and stability for our families?
