Charles R. Swindoll

Charles R. Swindoll has devoted his life to the accurate, practical teaching and application of God’s Word and His grace. A pastor at heart, Chuck has served as the founder and senior pastor-teacher of Stonebriar Community Church in Frisco, Texas. His leadership as president and now Chancellor Emeritus of Dallas Theological Seminary has helped prepare and equip a new generation for ministry. Chuck and his wife Cynthia, have four grown children, ten grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren.

Charles R. Swindoll’s Books

Five Meaningful Minutes a Day

Five minutes is all it takes to refresh and renew oneself in the midst of a…
December 4, 2003

Stress Fractures (Life Topics)

The author brings God's perspective into your daily life and offers relief from the stress that…
August 1, 1992

Charles R. Swindoll’s Contributions

In Defense of Getting a Good Education

Chuck Swindoll makes the case for getting a good education and encourages DTS students with the…
October 10, 2024

Home and Family: Restoring Your Relationship

1 Peter 3:1-8 Discussion on Marriage and Ministry Acknowledges not everyone is married or planning to…
October 10, 2024

The Minister's Mate

1 Corinthians 7, Ephesians 5, 1 Timothy 3, 1 Peter 3 Commencement and Ministry Preparation Graduating…
October 10, 2024

Why Give Thanks During a Difficulty

Chuck Swindoll answers the question of why we should give thanks during various trials and griefs.…
September 26, 2024

David's Thanksgiving List

Chuck Swindoll encourages us to focus on things that we're grateful for, and to bless the…
September 26, 2024

The Minister's Ministry

Chuck Swindoll discusses three major pitfalls ministers can fall into when serving in their ministries. Message…
September 26, 2024

An Unfair Trial in a Lion's Den

Chuck Swindoll discusses the trial of Daniel in the lion's den and how his faith saved…
September 26, 2024

An Unfair Trial in a Fire

Chuck Swindoll discusses the unfair trial of Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego, and the things we can…
September 26, 2024

The Heart: Guard it Well

Chuck Swindoll warns against the four S's – silver, sloth, self, and sex – that can…
September 25, 2024

Leader Board Session 2 Q and A

1 Samuel 13:14 Importance of Leadership Literature Encouragement to read at least one good book on…
September 23, 2024

Balancing Behavior with Belief

Chuck Swindoll discusses the things we can learn from James' epistle about the relationship between our…
September 19, 2024

Handling Trials with Perspective

Chuck Swindoll discusses trials and what we can learn from them, expositing from the book of…
September 19, 2024

Brown Bag #2

Chuck Swindoll teaches on parenting and how to make time for communication with one's children. Introduction…
September 19, 2024

Brown Bag #1

Chuck Swindoll discusses the balance between family and ministry in a pastor's life. Opening Discussion: The…
September 19, 2024

Brown Bag #3 with Singles

Chuck Swindoll encourages single ministers in their ministries and personal lives. Introduction to Singleness in Ministry…
September 19, 2024

Charge to the Graduating Class of 1996

Chuck Swindoll charges the graduating class of 1996 to have grace, attitude, discipline, and relationship in…
September 19, 2024

Psalm 103

Chuck Swindoll goes into detail about things we ought to be grateful for this Thanksgiving season.…
September 19, 2024

The Heart: Where Everything Starts

Chuck Swindoll emphasizes the heart as the origin of human action and the importance of guarding…
September 18, 2024

Stones That Still Kill Giants

Chuck Swindoll talks about the five cornerstones of great pastoral leadership found in the story of…
September 18, 2024

The Importance of Family

Chuck Swindoll espouses his beliefs in family, integrity, and ministry, praising the family as a metaphor…
September 17, 2024

When Your Comfort Zone Gets a Squeeze

Chuck Swindoll discusses how to get out of one's comfort zone for the glory of God.…
September 16, 2024

Is All Doubting Dangerous?

Chuck Swindoll answers the question of whether doubt is a sin using the story of the…
September 16, 2024

Where Have All the Neighbors Gone

Chuck Swindoll discusses the meaning of the teaching "Love your neighbor" as exemplified by Matthew 25…
September 13, 2024

When You Disagree, Will You Do It Graciously?

Chuck Swindoll explores how to handle disagreements in ministry with grace. Introduction and Question: Opening reflection…
September 13, 2024

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