Insight for Living

Pastor Chuck Swindoll
Insight for Living

Join the millions who listen to the lively messages of Pastor Chuck Swindoll, a down-to-earth pastor who communicates God’s truth in understandable and practical terms, with a good dose of humor thrown in. Chuck’s messages help you apply the Bible to your own life.

Most Recent Episodes

How to Handle a Shipwreck, Part 2

To whom do you turn as you navigate life’s stormy trials? Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way?The storm and shipwreck in Acts 27 impart wisdom beyond a simple history or nautical lesson. Listen in to Pastor Chuck Swindoll share four anchors that will hold fast as you encounter the inevitable storms of life.Discover how to cling to the anchors of stability, unity, renewal, and reality no matter what seemingly impossible circumstances you face.

July 1, 2025 Listen

How to Handle a Shipwreck, Part 1

To whom do you turn as you navigate life’s stormy trials? Have you ever wondered if there’s a better way?The storm and shipwreck in Acts 27 impart wisdom beyond a simple history or nautical lesson. Listen in to Pastor Chuck Swindoll share four anchors that will hold fast as you encounter the inevitable storms of life.Discover how to cling to the anchors of stability, unity, renewal, and reality no matter what seemingly impossible circumstances you face.

June 30, 2025 Listen

Standing Tall as Paul Stood, Part 3

Earthly heroes are those who stand tall in moments when others shrink back. They use their voice to speak truth, and their actions follow suit. In those moments of standing tall, they seem invincible.Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents Paul’s final trial before Festus and King Agrippa in Acts 26. He stood tall by boldly proclaiming the truth of the gospel.Those who stand tall might not know the impact of their words or actions, but they do what is right regardless. They leave the results to God. How will you stand tall in response to this message?

June 27, 2025 Listen

Standing Tall as Paul Stood, Part 2

Earthly heroes are those who stand tall in moments when others shrink back. They use their voice to speak truth, and their actions follow suit. In those moments of standing tall, they seem invincible.Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents Paul’s final trial before Festus and King Agrippa in Acts 26. He stood tall by boldly proclaiming the truth of the gospel.Those who stand tall might not know the impact of their words or actions, but they do what is right regardless. They leave the results to God. How will you stand tall in response to this message?

June 26, 2025 Listen

Standing Tall as Paul Stood, Part 1

Earthly heroes are those who stand tall in moments when others shrink back. They use their voice to speak truth, and their actions follow suit. In those moments of standing tall, they seem invincible.Pastor Chuck Swindoll presents Paul’s final trial before Festus and King Agrippa in Acts 26. He stood tall by boldly proclaiming the truth of the gospel.Those who stand tall might not know the impact of their words or actions, but they do what is right regardless. They leave the results to God. How will you stand tall in response to this message?

June 25, 2025 Listen

Dealing with Critics as Paul Did, Part 3

Have you grown impatient, bitter, or defensive in others' false accusations against you?According to Paul, a "wide door for effective service" brought "many adversaries" (1 Corinthians 16:9 NASB). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll share how Paul dealt with accusations and critics in the trials found in Acts 24 and 25.Explore how you, too, can stand on the promises of God and cheerfully "defend your case" before God and others.

June 24, 2025 Listen

Dealing with Critics as Paul Did, Part 2

Have you grown impatient, bitter, or defensive in others' false accusations against you?According to Paul, a "wide door for effective service" brought "many adversaries" (1 Corinthians 16:9 NASB). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll share how Paul dealt with accusations and critics in the trials found in Acts 24 and 25.Explore how you, too, can stand on the promises of God and cheerfully "defend your case" before God and others.

June 23, 2025 Listen

Dealing with Critics as Paul Did, Part 1

Have you grown impatient, bitter, or defensive in others' false accusations against you?According to Paul, a "wide door for effective service" brought "many adversaries" (1 Corinthians 16:9 NASB). Tune in to hear Pastor Chuck Swindoll share how Paul dealt with accusations and critics in the trials found in Acts 24 and 25.Explore how you, too, can stand on the promises of God and cheerfully "defend your case" before God and others.

June 20, 2025 Listen

Thinking as Paul Thought, Part 3

Selections from Acts 21-25Even with an abusive mob and murder plot following him, Paul courageously proclaimed Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. False accusations, beatings, and imprisonment couldn’t stop him! Fierce courage and supernatural peace marked Paul’s character and words.Pastor Chuck Swindoll narrates the five trials Paul endured for defending his faith (Acts 21–23). Paul’s “straight thinking” not only saved his life on several different occasions but also provided peace and confidence as he proclaimed the truth.While you may not face court trials for your faith, you likely encounter challenging opportunities to courageously share about Jesus with others. Listen in to hear how Paul navigated all this and more.

June 19, 2025 Listen

Thinking as Paul Thought, Part 2

Selections from Acts 21-25Even with an abusive mob and murder plot following him, Paul courageously proclaimed Jesus’ resurrection from the dead. False accusations, beatings, and imprisonment couldn’t stop him! Fierce courage and supernatural peace marked Paul’s character and words.Pastor Chuck Swindoll narrates the five trials Paul endured for defending his faith (Acts 21–23). Paul’s “straight thinking” not only saved his life on several different occasions but also provided peace and confidence as he proclaimed the truth.While you may not face court trials for your faith, you likely encounter challenging opportunities to courageously share about Jesus with others. Listen in to hear how Paul navigated all this and more.

June 18, 2025 Listen