It can be refreshing to talk to somebody who skips all the small talk, gets straight to the point, and tells the truth. Dr. Tony Evans explains how that describes the apostle James and introduces the practical spiritual truths his letter teaches about growing into mature faith.
Your Future and Your Calling
August 27, 2026 • Tony Evans • Jeremiah 29:11
When we can’t see where we’re going, we’re forced to trust God for guidance. Dr. Tony Evans explains why some of our greatest lessons of faith are learned in the dark and why we can confidently trust God with both our calling and our future.
Your Development and Your Calling
August 26, 2026 • Tony Evans • Exodus 3:1–9
Each of us has a custom-designed calling from God. Too often, though, we miss it because we’re busy telling God why we’re not qualified. Dr. Tony Evans uses the experience of Moses to explain how God develops and prepares us for the purpose He has designed for our lives.
Your Obedience and Your Calling
August 25, 2026 • Tony Evans • Jonah 1
The truth is, your calling from God may not always thrill you. Dr. Tony Evans examines the tension between selfishness and submission and explains why obedience is essential to fulfilling God’s purpose, even when His direction takes us somewhere we would rather not go.
Your Vision and Your Calling
August 24, 2026 • Tony Evans • Proverbs 29:18
There’s a good reason legally blind people aren’t allowed to operate motor vehicles. But many people are careening through life without realizing their spiritual vision is impaired. Dr. Tony Evans explains how seeing life from God’s perspective can keep us headed in the right
Your Career and Your Calling
August 21, 2026 • Tony Evans • Daniel 1:8–16
Everybody hopes to find their dream job. But if yours feels more like a nightmare, there’s still hope. Dr. Tony Evans explains how turning your career over to Christ can give you a new vision for your vocation and help you see your work as part of a greater calling.
Your Experience and Your Calling
August 20, 2026 • Tony Evans • Genesis 45:1–8
We’ve all made good turns and bad turns on the road of life. But either way, God is still in charge of where we ultimately wind up. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Lord can use both the good and difficult experiences of our lives to direct us toward our calling.
Your Passion and Your Calling
August 19, 2026 • Tony Evans • Romans 15:20
God not only wants you to follow His plan for your life, He wants you to be excited about it. Dr. Tony Evans explains how to ignite your passion for the Lord so that His priorities increasingly become your priorities and His vision shapes the direction of your life.
Your Worship and Your Calling
August 18, 2026 • Tony Evans • Acts 13:1–4
No one wants to miss out on their destiny because they were busy doing something else. Dr. Tony Evans explains how the Holy Spirit provides direction and explores the important connection between your worship, your relationship with God, and your calling.
Your Giftedness and Your Calling
August 17, 2026 • Tony Evans • Ephesians 4:7–16
Your gifts and talents came from God. But is God getting any of their benefit? Dr. Tony Evans explores the connection between your gifts and your calling and explains how the Lord wants to use what He has placed within you to build His Kingdom.
Your Commitment and Your Calling
August 14, 2026 • Tony Evans • Romans 12:1–2
How much satisfaction can you get from following your life’s calling? Dr. Tony Evans explains that the answer depends on who did the calling. Discover why commitment to God is essential to your purpose and how to avoid getting wrapped up in the wrong agenda for your life.
The Importance of Calling
August 13, 2026 • Tony Evans • 1 Corinthians 9:26
We know we must be here for a reason. But figuring out exactly what that reason is can be a struggle. Dr. Tony Evans explains why understanding your calling is so important and how you can become more certain about your God-given place and purpose in the world.
The Concept of Calling
August 12, 2026 • Tony Evans • Genesis 1:26–28
If each one of us was custom-created to fit into God’s design for our world, why don’t more of us feel a sense of fulfillment? Dr. Tony Evans explains the concept of calling and how discovering your unique God-given purpose can change the way you approach your life.
Overcoming Anxiety Strongholds
August 11, 2026 • Tony Evans • Philippians 4:4–9
Even though we know worry doesn’t accomplish anything, sometimes we just can’t seem to let it go. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains how anxiety can become a spiritual stronghold and how God can help us break free.
Reversing Demonic Curses
August 10, 2026 • Tony Evans • Mark 5:1–13
Sometimes your problems at work or at home don't really have anything to do with what's going on at work or at home. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans says they can be the result of something happening in the spiritual realm. Find out how we can know if that's the case, and what we can do about it.
Reversing the Addiction Curse
August 7, 2026 • Tony Evans • 2 Corinthians 10:1–6
Whether it's drugs, alcohol, or just too much food or TV, many of us get caught up in behaviors we can't seem to stop—even though we've tried. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains why our efforts at self-improvement fail, and how we can break the cycle that keeps us trapped.
Overcoming People Strongholds
August 6, 2026 • Tony Evans • Galatians 1:3–10
Diets, dollars, and degrees—the "3-D's" we sometimes use to improve our self-image. But next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans says God looks at His children from a different angle. Find out why that perspective is so important in this message on how easily we can get "addicted" to people.
Overcoming Emotional Strongholds
August 5, 2026 • Tony Evans • Psalm 42
Our emotions can take us high or lay us low. But when you’ve been down so long that you can’t get up, Dr. Tony Evans says you may be dealing with a stronghold. Next time on The Alternative, he talks about how to break free from feelings that have been holding you captive.
Waiting on God
August 4, 2026 • Tony Evans • Psalm 27:13–14
When you place an online order, you often get to choose how fast you want delivery. Next time on The Alternative, Dr. Tony Evans explains why that isn’t the case when we pray as he reveals the most important thing we can do when we don’t feel like we’re getting anywhere.
The Detours of Perspective
August 3, 2026 • Tony Evans • Genesis 50:15–26
Just because two people are looking at the same painting doesn’t mean they both see the same picture. Dr. Tony Evans says that perspective makes all the difference, and next time on The Alternative, he talks about how the right one can get us through anything.
The Detours of Provision
July 31, 2026 • Tony Evans • Genesis 50:15–26
God's blessings always have a greater purpose. Dr. Tony Evans explains the difference between being a reservoir and a conduit as we move from detours into destiny.
