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Behind the Work

Philadelphia Church of God

100 episodes

God’s Work today is backed by a spiritual family of approximately 5,000 Philadelphia Church of God members and many more thousands of co-workers. The primary focus of a true Christian’s life is to contribute to the Work in any way possible, in the process preparing to teach the entire world in the near future. Tune in each Monday at 12 p.m. Central time for a behind-the-scenes look at the vibrant and exciting Work of the living God through interviews, feature stories, updates and statistical rundowns. With the help of the Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong, you will also learn how the Work of God today relates to the spectacular, miraculous, five-decade work of the end-time Elijah.

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  1. #223: Slavery—The Good Kind

    · 22 min · Episode 223

    There is only one good kind of slavery: slavery to the God Family. We must learn to cheerfully, speedily obey and follow God the Father and Jesus Christ our Husband wherever they lead, every single time. As slaves of…

  2. #222: The Speech

    · 25 min · Episode 222

    U.S. Army General George Patton delivered “The Speech” to his troops on June 5, 1944. He knew the value of every last man in the entire army. The same principle applies to us in God’s Work today.

  3. #221: Dealing With Stress—God's Way

    · 22 min · Episode 221

    Does your life feel like a constant series of bloody battles, devastating shipwrecks, violent storms, and fiery persecution? You are not alone! Your life as a Christian is not meant to be easy. Find out why—and how to…

  4. #220: Predictably Unpredictable

    · 26 min · Episode 220

    God will answer your prayers—in ways you least expect. He is predictably unpredictable. Study the Bible to learn what God has promised, deeply believe those promises, and claim them in prayer. Then, relax and enjoy the…

  5. #219: Things Above

    · 23 min · Episode 219

    The Bible tells us: “Lift up your heads,” “Lift up your eyes,” and “Set your affection on things above.” We need elevated vision of a positive future to endure in doing God’s Work. Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible…

  6. #218: Ministerial Conference Recap

    · 21 min · Episode 218

    The 2025-26 Philadelphia Church of God ministerial conference just concluded. Learn what the ministry learned—and how they will apply it to strengthen God’s Church and God’s Work. The Administration of the Spirit…

  7. #217: Doer vs. Viewer

    · 24 min · Episode 217

    God’s Work needs doers—those who practice proactive service, sharing God’s love with the brethren. This fulfills the second commission of the Church. The Epistle of James

  8. #216: The Austere Year

    · 24 min · Episode 216

    The late Herbert W. Armstrong led God’s Work through an “austere year” in 1963—a year of measured, controlled growth that didn’t plunge the Work into debt. We all can take lessons from this austere year—how to measure…

  9. #215: Soar as Never Before

    · 21 min · Episode 215

    Today is the 16-year anniversary of Swans in Flight moving to the Herbert W. Armstrong College campus in Edmond, Oklahoma. This majestic sculpture bears great significance to supporters of God’s Work. “Surviving the…

  10. #214: God’s Family Work

    · 22 min · Episode 214

    God’s Work is all about family—both now and forever! Child Rearing With Vision The God Family Vision

  11. #213: Lightbringer

    · 22 min · Episode 213

    God is the Father of lights. He expects you to be a lightbringer. Learn how. The Epistle of James How to Pray

  12. #212: Destroy and Build

    · 23 min · Episode 212

    God gave the Prophet Jeremiah a mysterious commission involving the throne of David. This spectacular story is remarkably told by our new music-and-dance show Celtic Throne II: Psalter of Ireland. “Jeremiah’s…

  13. #211: Battle Lines

    · 21 min · Episode 211

    God uses war thinking: You’re either for Him, or against Him. Learn from a biblical hero how to take a stand for God and push His Work forward. The Former Prophets

  14. #210: Total Victory

    · 24 min · Episode 210

    God expects us to go to battle spiritually each day. Learn from the Philadelphia Church of God vs. Worldwide Church of God court case how to achieve total victory. Habakkuk Raising the Ruins

  15. #209: The Bitter Cup

    · 27 min · Episode 209

    God has clearly shown where He is working in this end time. He will force all rebels to drink this bitter cup of reality. Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong Raising the Ruins Malachi’s Message to God’s Church…

  16. #208: A Land of Hope

    · 28 min · Episode 208

    Why purchase land in north Edmond, Oklahoma, and even more land farther north? What does this have to do with God's Work? Raising the Ruins Autobiography of Herbert W. Armstrong “Hope in Anathoth”

  17. #207: God Is Whispering

    · 22 min · Episode 207

    Can you hear Him? “Elijah: God’s Family Government” “How to Use the Holy Spirit”

  18. #206: There Can Only Be One

    · 22 min · Episode 206

    My God is God—and yours isn’t! That was the message of the Prophet Elijah—and the message of God’s Elijah Work today. The Former Prophets

  19. #205: High Morale!

    · 25 min · Episode 205

    Unlock the secret to high morale as you wage spiritual war each day. How to Be an Overcomer

  20. #204: How to Be Great

    · 24 min · Episode 204

    It isn't as hard as you think. The Former Prophets How to Pray

  21. #203: Solomon—Temple Builder

    · 24 min · Episode 203

    King Solomon built the most beautiful building of all time, yet it is nothing compared to the physical and spiritual building being done by God’s Work today! “Solomon: The Temple Builder”

  22. #202: Your Spiritual Banquet

    · 25 min · Episode 202

    God’s Work provides an abundance of material to assist in your spiritual education. Time to feast! Education With Vision How to Be an Overcomer The Seven Laws of Success Herbert W. Armstrong College Bible…

  23. #201: The Part of the Lay Member

    · 26 min · Episode 201

    Follow the directive of Mr. Flurry in the latest coworker letter: Review Mr. Armstrong’s “Part of the Lay Member” in his masterpiece, Mystery of the Ages. Mystery of the Ages

  24. #200: God’s Family Plan

    · 24 min · Episode 200

    The Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered exhibit in Armstrong Auditorium is beaming a marvelous message of hope for all mankind!

  25. #199: Our Spiritual Fathers

    · 25 min · Episode 199

    The “Kingdom of David and Solomon Discovered Exhibit” at Armstrong Auditorium features two clay seal impressions that don’t actually come from the time period of David and Solomon. However, these two artifacts are…

  26. #198: Interview: The Church’s Finest Hour

    · 26 min · Episode 198

    In 1979, the state of California unconstitutionally seized control of the Worldwide Church of God. What happened next is an awe-inspiring miracle and a marvelous example for supporters of God’s Work today. “The…

  27. #197: Relaxed Faith

    · 26 min · Episode 197

    Herbert W. Armstrong learned relaxed faith through harrowing experiences in God’s Work. This kind of strong faith is vitally necessary in doing the Work today. Let Mr. Armstrong’s example be a turning point in your…

  28. #196: Kingdom Stories

    · 25 min · Episode 196

    God’s Church preaches the same gospel that Jesus Christ taught: the good news of the coming Kingdom of God. We can learn a lot about God’s Kingdom by studying the parables of Jesus Christ.

  29. #195: Perplexing Parables

    · 25 min · Episode 195

    Jesus Christ told relatable stories called parables—not to help the masses understand the truth about the Kingdom of God, but to obscure it. Why?

  30. #194: The Legacy

    · 23 min · Episode 194

    Herbert W. Armstrong positively impacted millions of people worldwide until his death in 1986. Even today, his legacy and work live on. January 16: God’s Miracle Day A Pivotal Sign of the End Time Raising the Ruins

  31. #193: Interview: 2023 Singles Coordinator

    · 24 min · Episode 193

    Coming off the latest Singles Winter Weekend, listen as 2023 singles coordinator Parker Campbell recounts the event and lessons learned from the job.

  32. #192: The Ultimate Single

    · 23 min · Episode 192

    Singles in God’s Church can do big things for God—bigger than the rest of us.

  33. #191: Leaving Points on the Field

    · 24 min · Episode 191

    Could you score more ‘points’ each day if you seized opportunities? “Where Are YOU Going to College?” “The Secret to Success”

  34. #190: Fired for Declaring the Mystery

    · 26 min · Episode 190

    Raising the Ruins Mystery of the Ages The Plain Truth About Healing

  35. #189: Pray for Jerusalem

    · 25 min · Episode 189

    God’s Work in Jerusalem is making history! The Eternal Has Chosen Jerusalem How to Pray

  36. #188: Building and Planting for God

    · 27 min · Episode 188

    God needs laborers to do His Work! Raising the Ruins

  37. #187: The Profitable Servant

    · 24 min · Episode 187

    Two very encouraging parables in the Bible show us how to profitably serve in God’s Work. “The Profitable Servant”

  38. #186: Flummoxing the Foe

    · 25 min · Episode 186

    Satan resists God’s Work with all his might. Learn how to infuriate your fiercest foe. Daniel—Unsealed at Last!

  39. #185: A Roman Lake

    · 26 min · Episode 185

    Learn the one simple way to identify where Jesus Christ is working today.

  40. #184: Endure Hardness

    · 25 min · Episode 184

    We all must do this as we support God’s Work. Pagan Holidays—or God’s Holy Days—Which?

  41. #183: Code of Conduct

    · 25 min · Episode 183

    The Imperial Academy Code of Conduct helps God’s young people focus their lives on serving God’s Work.

  42. #182: Repurpose Your Life

    · 23 min · Episode 182

    General Michael Flynn visited the campus last week and held several speaking engagements. In his public lecture, he repeatedly stressed a simple solution to America in crisis: Repurpose your life.

  43. #181: The Wrong Direction

    · 25 min · Episode 181

    We all start out going the wrong direction in life—until God jolts us onto the right track. What will it take for you to run in God’s direction? Jonah: A Strong Warning to God’s Church

  44. #180: Deadly False Education

    · 23 min · Episode 180

    What is the origin of modern education? Why has it failed to solve world problems? We'll expose the rotten fruits of false education founded on the wrong foundation. Education With Vision

  45. #179: Pace the Push

    · 27 min · Episode 179

    We all want to stay active and productive. We push the pace—but we must also pace the push. Learn the vital importance of God’s health laws to His Work.

  46. #178: Dynamically Alive

    · 26 min · Episode 178

    God needs supporters of His Work who are dynamically alive! Learn how to be the opposite of the Sardis era of God’s Church, which was spiritually dead. “A Few Names in Sardis”

  47. #177: The Hidden Utopia

    · 26 min · Episode 177

    Utopia is already here on Earth. Soon, the whole world will see it.

  48. #176: Living the Future Way—Today

    · 26 min · Episode 176

    God’s youth camp starts today! Learn the vital purpose of Summer Educational Program in God’s Work.

  49. #175: God’s Military Outposts

    · 27 min · Episode 175

    In the Bible, God frequently uses military terms to describe the Christian life. Learn how God’s Work is organized as a spiritual military operation. “How Secure Is Your Outpost?”

  50. #174: Ministerial Conference Need-to-Knows

    · 23 min · Episode 174

    Every 18 months, the Philadelphia Church of God holds a ministerial conference in Edmond, Oklahoma. Learn why this event is so important to God.

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