Did you know that the old-fashioned American work ethic, the one we see all the way back in the eighteenth Century, was rooted in the pages of Scripture? It’s true, our founding fathers built America’s foundation on God’s Word, that includes the idea of rewarding people who were willing to work for what they had. Today, Ron will challenge you to ta…

Solomon was the wisest man who ever lived other than Jesus Christ. So if he has something to say about money management, it’s a good idea to listen. You may not know it, but Ron’s undergraduate degree is in financial planning. Today, he uses that knowledge, plus some wisdom from the book of Proverbs, to share what he calls the ten-ten-eighty financ…

True wisdom comes from God and God alone. And if we heed it, it always leads to a healthier, more joyful life. Coming up next on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us to the book of Proverbs to share some godly wisdom about our personal finances. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/something-good-radio/support…

Attention all parents, God has given you a special brand of wisdom and insight as it concerns your children. Do not shy away from sharing it. Throughout the book of Proverbs, Solomon trains his son to make wise decisions about the friends he chooses, about sexual purity, about money management, in short, about living life God’s way. The message is …

The book of Proverbs is designed to help believers in Christ grow in knowledge and wisdom, and then to take that wisdom and pass it down to the next generation. That’s what Solomon did for his son, and that’s where we’re headed next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Life.” --- Support this podcast: https://…

For the past few days here on Something Good, Ron has been looking at what the book of Proverbs says about sexual immorality. Along the way we’ve seen how slowly and subtly sexual temptation can lead to sexual sin, and if we’re not careful, sexual addiction. How can we avoid these issues? Find out next, as Ron continues his series, “Wise Sayings: G…

Sexual temptation seldom overtakes you all at once. It comes in stages, each one more dangerous than the one before. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us through the stages of seduction, and reminds us that for anyone who is in Christ, there is always a way of escape. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/som…

God created sex for two reasons, recreation and reproduction, and for two people, a man and his wife. Today, Ron takes us to the Old Testament book of Proverbs, both to remind us of God’s design for sex, and to warn us of the consequences of venturing outside His will. It’s all part of his continuing series, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Lif…

The world spends an awful lot of time talking about money and sex. As it happens, so does God. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us directly to God’s Word, specifically the book of Proverbs, to give us God’s instruction regarding sexual intimacy, something the world has and continues to pervert. --- Support this podcast: https://podcast…

What’s true about our finances is true of life in general. Those who live the best lives are the ones who give their lives away. Coming your way next, Ron takes a look at what it means to live successfully in the area of our personal finances, as he continues his teaching series, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Life." --- Support this podcast:…

The world defines success in terms of individual achievement. But God’s ways are not our ways. Today, Ron continues his teaching series from the book of Proverbs, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Life.” As you follow along, pay special attention to the keys to living a successful life. These are practical steps, seemingly simple steps, but foll…

Are you a treasure hunter? Are you willing to seek after godly wisdom with perseverance and passion? The Bible tells us that we will seek God and find Him if we seek Him with all our heart. Today, Ron reminds us of what the pursuit of wisdom looks like. It’s not always easy, but it’s always worth it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

Coming up next on today’s edition of Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us once again to the book of Proverbs to explain the true value of wisdom. Now wisdom isn’t as easy to find as your wallet or your car keys, it takes some hard work and perseverance. But the rewards of godly wisdom are well worth the sacrifice. --- Support this podcast: https:…

The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge. But a fool despises wisdom and instruction. In our last broadcast, Ron introduced us to Lady Wisdom. The book of Proverbs tells us we need to listen to lady wisdom, and respond to lady wisdom. But there are two more things we need to do with wisdom, and that’s where we pick it up today as Ron cont…

Do you remember the old E. F. Hutton commercials? When E. F. Hutton talks, people listen? Well, when Lady Wisdom talks, it’s a good idea to listen to her as well. Today, Ron takes us once again to the book of Proverbs as he continues his series, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Life.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod…

In our last broadcast, Ron took us to Proverbs chapter one to talk about the importance of choosing the right kind of friends, like-minded believers in Christ who can encourage us in our faith. As he continues the message today, he’ll tell us how to go about doing just that. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somethin…

There are good ideas, and God ideas. Good relationships, and God relationships. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones continues his teaching series, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Life.” Along the way he’ll remind us that the enemy will often use other people, acquaintances, classmates, co-workers, even friends, to tempt us to go astray. --…

Go to any bookstore in America, and you’ll find thousands of books filled with maxims, axioms and wise sayings. But not all proverbs are created equal. Coming your way next, Ron takes us to the preeminent source of wisdom, the Old Testament book of Proverbs, as he continues his series, “Wise Sayings: Guidance For Everyday Life.” --- Support this po…

When Solomon wrote the book of Proverbs, he gave us a garden of wisdom, but he did so without the flowery speech. He was a champion of brevity, clarity and wisdom, and his writings give us practical advice on virtually every aspect of our day to day lives. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones begins an in-depth look at the book of Proverbs in hi…

Did you know that your prayers could be hindered? Prayer can move mountains. But there are a handful of hindrances that can make your prayer life an uphill climb. Today, Ron covers these barriers to prayer next, as he wraps up his teaching series, “Armored: Dressed for Victory in Spiritual Warfare.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spot…

In Ephesians chapter six, the Apostle Paul tells us about the armor of God. There are six pieces in all, each uniquely crafted to help us win the invisible war with Satan. In just a few moments here on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones takes us to the end of Ephesians chapter six, to the point where we’re fully dressed and ready for battle, to explain …

And be not conformed to the image of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Those words from Romans twelve, verse two, tell us that as our mind is renewed through time in God’s Word and in prayer, it has the power to transform us, and to prevent us from the enemies’ attempt to poison our minds with his lies. Ron has more next,…

If you’re a believer in Christ, you’ve been given a sound mind. Satan knows this, but that doesn’t stop him from attacking our minds anyway. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones introduces us to a critical piece of battle gear, one designed to protect our minds from the onslaught of enemy attacks. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo…

Satan will use fear to diminish or weaken your faith. But that’s not his only tactic. In addition to fear, the enemy will use worry and doubt to attack our faith in Christ. Today, Ron explains how to defend ourselves against these enemy attacks, and how we can not only maintain our faith, but increase it. Stay with us here as Ron moves ahead in his…

Habakkuk two, verse four tells us that the righteous man shall live by faith. Faith is the greatest necessity of the Christian life … a critical component of our salvation in Christ. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones talks in depth about the shield of faith, as moves ahead in his teaching series, “Armored: Dressed for Victory in Spiritual War…

And, as shoes for your feet, having put on the readiness of the gospel of peace. That’s Ephesians six, fifteen, and this is Something Good Radio. Well, there’s no need to make peace unless we’re at war. And as believers in Christ, we are. How can the shoes of the Gospel of Peace help us win this battle? Answers come your way next, as Ron continues …

Some years ago there was a Nike commercial in which one of the actors, seeing just how talented Michael Jordan was, said, “It’s gotta be the shoes.” Well, as the commercial says, shoes are a critical component to any athletic endeavor. Critical to any war. And as you’ll see today, our shoes are every bit as critical in our spiritual war against Sat…

It’s one thing to know who you are. But do you know who you are in Christ? Well, sometimes we believe what others think about us, or maybe what we think about ourselves. But rather than buy into what people think, how about believing what God says. Today’s message is straight ahead. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/…

The day is coming when Satan will be overthrown once and for all. But for now, he is the prince of this world, continually accusing believers in Christ of being undeserving of God’s mercy. Today, on Something Good, Dr. Ron Jones tells us how to combat our adversary, the accuser. Stay with us now as he continues his teaching series, “Armored: Dresse…

Jesus had this to say about our adversary, the devil. “When he lies, he speaks from his own character, for he is a liar and the father of lies.” Well, how do we combat the lies of the enemy? We start by putting on the belt of truth. Ron dives into the subject next, as he continues his teaching series, “Armored: Dressed For Victory In Spiritual Warf…

There are tool belts, fan belts and weightlifting belts. There’s even a Bible belt. But on today’s Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones, you’ll hear about a different kind of belt, the belt of truth. When you read about the armor of God in Ephesians chapter six, the very first piece of armor is the belt of truth. How can this piece of battle gear help…

How can you tell when Satan has invaded your life? He’ll bring deception, he’ll bring doubt, he’ll bring division, and he’ll bring discouragement. Are you discouraged today? If so, the devil is the one who brought it to you. Ron shows you how to deal with this scheme of Satan next, as he continues his teaching series, “Armored: Dressed For Victory …

The first step to winning any war is knowing you’re in one. The second step, know your enemy. One of the problems with your adversary, the devil, is that he doesn’t want to be known. He lurks in the shadows, and when he does come out, he masks himself as an angel of light. But whether he wants to be known or not, we can know him. Dr. Ron Jones tell…

If God is for us, who can be against us? That’s Romans eight, thirty-one, and this is Something Good. Well, that’s a rhetorical question. If God is for us, and He is, then no one can be against us. But that doesn’t stop the Devil from trying everything he can to steal, kill and destroy. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/s…

It’s been said that the greatest trick the devil ever played was convincing the world he didn’t exist. The problem is, he does exist. He’s invisible, but very real, and his sole purpose is to destroy your relationship with God. How can we overcome his tactics and find victory? Answers come your way next on Something Good, as Dr. Ron Jones kicks off…

What if I told you that you could tell your emotions how to feel? Believe it or not, that’s what the writer of Psalm forty-three did. He went down into the depths of his inner being to tell his emotions exactly how to feel. How can you learn to live that way? Find out next, as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, “Inside Out: Living And Loving F…

Are you sad and depressed today? Is your soul cast down? If you’re in need of comfort and encouragement, the book of Psalms, the Hebrew Songbook, is one of the best places to go. Today, Ron takes you to Psalms forty-two and forty-three to help you rediscover the joy God wants to give you. Stay with us now as Ron moves ahead in his teaching series, …

When you consider the sin of this world and the growing rebellion against God, you have a choice. You can get mad at the darkness, or you can be the light. We’re all emotional beings, to one degree or another, we’re all passionate about something. Jesus was particularly passionate about the lost. He grieved them so deeply that He served them all Hi…

Emotions are not a bad thing in and of themselves. But we get into trouble when we allow our feelings to dictate our behavior. So, what does it look like to be emotionally healthy? The place to start is by looking at the life of Jesus. That’s exactly where we’re headed next, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Inside Out: Living and Loving From …

How to exercise “Soul Care” on today’s Something Good with Dr. Ron Jones. During His life on Earth, Jesus took care of His soul in four distinct ways. But He was doing more than looking out for Himself, He was showing us how to take care of our souls. Stay with us now as Ron continues his teaching series, “Inside Out: Living and Loving From a Healt…

You may exercise regularly and eat healthy to take care of your body. But what’s the best way to take care of your soul? Today, Ron wants to help you learn how to practice what he calls, “soul care.” He’ll take you to several passages of Scripture that explain how to care for your soul. He’ll also show you how Jesus cared for His own soul. Stay wit…

Coming up next, Ron explains how to live and love from a healthy mind, a healthy body, and a healthy heart. Now from his teaching series, “Inside Out: Living And Loving From A Healthy Soul,” here’s Ron with part four of his Something Good Radio message, “The Total Human Being.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/somet…

The Christian life is made up of two distinct components. Salvation, a one-time event in which your soul is eternally saved. And sanctification, a lifetime process in which you’re continually learning how to honor God with your mind, heart, and body. Over the past couple of days, Ron has talked in depth about the salvation of our soul, the most cri…

Consider the words of Jesus in the Gospel of Mark chapter eight, verses thirty-six and thirty-seven, “What does it profit a man if he gains the whole world yet forfeits his soul? Or what can a man give in return for his soul?” Well, the questions Jesus raised here in Mark’s Gospel were--of course--rhetorical. There is nothing on Earth more valuable…

Money. Power. Looks. Fame. The world focuses primarily on the external. But God tells us that life with Him must be lived from the inside out. So, what does it mean to have an inside-out perspective on life? How do we go about living that way? Ron dives into these and other candid questions next, as he launches his brand-new teaching series, “Insid…

You are loved beyond your failures. You are loved beyond your past. God’s love for you is unconditional. No matter your mistakes or failures, you are loved beyond measure, and He who began a good work in you shall bring it to completion. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/something-good-radio/support…

It’s impossible to start praying and never stop. You’ve got to work. You’ve got to raise the kids. You’ve got to sleep. So what does it mean when the Apostle Paul tells us to pray without ceasing? What should the prayer life of a mature believer in Christ look like? Find out next on today’s Something Good, as Dr. Ron Jones continues his teaching se…

What can dancing teach us about godly marriage? Find out next, on this Tuesday edition of something good with Dr. Ron Jones. Today, Ron paints a beautiful picture of biblical marriage, and he takes us to a Texas dance floor to do it. Stay right here as he continues his teaching series, “Colossians: Jesus Is Greater Than,” --- Support this podcast: …

God longs to see your marriage flourish. But what does a healthy marriage look like? What does it mean to submit to your husband, or to love your wife as Christ loved the church? Find out next on today’s Something Good, as Dr. Ron Jones continues his teaching series, “Colossians: Jesus Is Greater Than.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.…

God doesn’t love you because of. He loves you in spite of. If you think you have to perform well to earn God’s love, Ron invites you to think again. Stay tuned for an encouraging word about the unlimited, unconditional love of God, as Ron continues his teaching series, “Colossians: Jesus Is Greater Than.” --- Support this podcast: https://podcaster…