We’ve all gotten used to spam calls, right? We can sometimes see them coming. Maybe we don’t answer the phone. If we do, we have our way of ending the call as quickly as possible. When the Devil comes calling, some of us forget all those defensive techniques. We sit there and listen to his sales pitch. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie returns to our series in Joshua with some practical advice on saying no to our enemy no matter how tempting his offer. Learn more about this year's Har...
Jun 24, 2025•25 min
Special effects companies are masters at building small models of railroads or high rises or mountain ranges. But in the movie theater, they seem huge – they fill the screen! Could it be that our problems only LOOK big? Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see our challenges through the lens of faith. And we’ll see, whether our problems are small or big or incalculable, nothing’s too hard for the Lord. Glad you’re along for our series in Joshua. Learn more about this year's Harv...
Jun 23, 2025•25 min
The United States has just hit the nuclear reactors Iran through a very successful military authorization. Immediately afterward, President Donald Trump did a press conference. He thanked our military, thanked the Israelis for their cooperation, and he thanked God. But then he did something surprising . . . . Hear Pastor Greg Laurie give an update on Operation Midnight Hammer and give encouragement for what Christians can be doing today. --- Learn more and subscribe to Harvest updates at harvest...
Jun 23, 2025•4 min
Pastor Greg Laurie shares a message for anyone who has ever wondered, "How can I give what I never got?" While some never had an earthly father to learn from, our heavenly Father is here to fill what's missing. He helps us break the cycle. Notes: Focus verse - Ephesians 6 1. A child from a fatherless home is 68% more likely to use drugs or alcohol. 2. 85% of all youths in prison are from fatherless homes. 3. 63% of teens who attempt suicide are from fatherless homes. We desperately need fathers ...
Jun 22, 2025•46 min
Pastor Levi Lusko takes us through the grief he faced after losing a daughter, what it’s like to be a preacher, and what facing a midlife crisis taught him. Topics covered: Greg’s influence on Levi - 0:00 Grief and child loss - 09:32 Learning from loss - 21:45 Having a strong marriage - 31:43 Being a preacher and writer - 35:25 Learning from midlife crisis - 45:14 Reaching young people - 56:43 Learn more about this year's Harvest Crusade! --- Become a Harvest Partner this month and receive Life ...
Jun 21, 2025•1 hr 12 min
Ever tried fixing something with the wrong tool . . . like using a butter knife instead of a screwdriver? That’s how some people live their lives. They keep trying to fill the emptiness with stuff – money, relationships, success – but nothing really works. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, from a recent Harvest Crusade, Pastor Greg Laurie points out that Jesus is the one who can actually fix what’s broken. If you’re tired of pretending you're fine, this is one message you need to hear. Learn more about ...
Jun 20, 2025•26 min
Kids learn early on the playground that if a bully is bigger than them, it’s good to have a friend who’s bigger than the bully. A bully who’s met his match is no longer a threat. Well as Pastor Greg just said, greater is He that is in us than he that is in the world. Our adversary is no match for our Almighty God. We stand in victory when we stand with the Lord. A good lesson on that today on A NEW BEGINNING as Pastor Greg continues his series: Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises. Listen on h...
Jun 19, 2025•27 min
We don’t take our young kids to the shoe store to learn to tie their shoes. W e don’t take them to the dentist to learn to brush their teeth. W e don’t take them to a nutritionist to learn to eat their vegetables. No, there are certain things parents teach their kids. It’s just part of being a parent. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out those things that go along with being a Christian parent . . . namely to pass along our faith . . . to train them up in the way of the Lo...
Jun 18, 2025•24 min
When we go to a restaurant we’ve never been to before, do we test the chair before we sit down? Do we send the main course for chemical analysis before we take a bite? When we give our credit card to pay, do we follow the server to the register to make sure it’s not charged inappropriately? We exercise a certain amount of faith everyday. And coming up on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us exercise our faith in the God of the universe, the One who loves us and only has plans for good an...
Jun 17, 2025•23 min
The Christian life has been compared to a race. And it certainly is that. But given the opposition we often face, it could also be compared to an obstacle course. It’s a tough assignment to “run to win” when our adversary is trying to trip us up and stop us in our tracks. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie offers biblical advice on keeping our focus and priorities where they should be. God can give us the spiritual power, but we need supply the determination to succeed. Listen on ...
Jun 16, 2025•25 min
Erase your doubts when it comes to life’s ultimate question: Do I have eternal life? In this message, we’ll see what fruits those who really have Heaven awaiting them bear. Notes: Focus verse - 1 John 5 READ: 1 John 5 (NKJV) #1 Marks of a True Believer The Greek word John used here is “nikao.” Conquering will not be proven by your arrogance, words, or feelings, it will be proven by your actions. Yet in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us. Romans 8:37 (NKJV) READ...
Jun 15, 2025•43 min
Pastor Greg Laurie brings us wisdom gained over the course of his life—both before and after coming to faith. With his son Jonathan, he reflects on his traumatic upbringing, most difficult moments, and even the good, like finding God and living with Him by his side. See all the things an older Greg would tell a younger Greg if he could. Topics covered: Practical advice - Intro, 00:00 Knowing it’s going to be OK (childhood trauma) - 04:05 Putting God first & spiritual success - 17:31 Dealing ...
Jun 14, 2025•56 min
Sometimes, we can face impossible situations. It seems there’s no way out, and no way through. Well, God can make a way where there seems to be no way. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us lean on the care of our loving God. Glad you’re along for a series called Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises. Maybe you need God’s help today. Or maybe you really don’t; you’ll need God’s help tomorrow. So stay tuned and learn how to come to God when He’s your only option. Listen on ha...
Jun 13, 2025•27 min
Here’s a good quote you can find on the Internet: “In times of trouble, don’t give in to your natural reflex of worry. Instead, condition your reflex to pray.” It’s a meme from a man named Greg Laurie. Well, that same Greg Laurie brings us a complete message on how to turn our worries into prayers today as he continues a new series called “Joshua: Living in the Land of Promises.” Glad you’re along for A NEW BEGINNING as we learn to awaken our faith, and put our worries to bed. Listen on harvest....
Jun 12, 2025•25 min
When astronauts used to orbit the moon, there was a period of about 45 minutes when they were on the back side of the moon and couldn’t receive any signals from NASA’s Mission Control. Those were the longest 45 minutes of the mission! Well, believers often go through periods of disconnection from the wisdom of God’s Word. We’re without that supernatural power and direction. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us reconnect to Scripture, and see more success in our walk of faith. Li...
Jun 11, 2025•26 min
Jesus wasn’t the only one who walked on water. Remember? For a few moments, the Apostle Peter walked on water when Jesus bid him, “come to me.” But when his faith turned to fear, his feet didn’t float! Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how we can keep our faith above water, and let fear sink to the bottom. It’s an encouraging message called “How to Live a Successful Christian Life.” Good inspiration for the times of trial and challenge we face. Listen on harvest.org --...
Jun 10, 2025•27 min
The Lord is clear. He doesn’t want anyone to perish but wants everyone to come to repentance. That includes everyone in your household, everyone at your neighbor’s home, everyone at your place of work. “Fine. Now how does that happen?” That’s where you and I come in. Today on A NEW BEGINNING Pastor Greg Laurie points out some biblical steps toward sharing the message that saved our lives. It’s not as daunting or intimidating as it seems. Pastor Greg has practical help today. Listen on harvest.or...
Jun 09, 2025•24 min
Michael Franzese shares about his former life as an infamous mobster and how God has the power to transform anyone. --- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org . This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 08, 2025•43 min
Bestselling author and influential political commentator, Andrew Klavan, joins Pastor Greg Laurie for a faith and culture-focused talk. Andrew shares how he parted from his Jewish roots and found Christ, as well as other life stories. And together, he and Pastor Greg cover the state of America, family values and gender roles, art, and more. --- Become a Harvest Partner this month and receive Life Hacks , Pastor Greg Laurie’s thoughtful book in which he imparts years of wisdom gathered as a Chris...
Jun 07, 2025•51 min
Each day, we’re surrounded by needy people. Their needs may not be obvious on the outside, but they’re glaring on the inside. Pastor Greg Laurie has pointed out that everyone’s lonely, everyone carries a load of guilt, and everyone is afraid to die. And as believers, we have something that can address all of those needs. Glad you’re along today for A NEW BEGINNING as we learn practical principles for sharing the Good News of eternal life. It’s a message called How to Lead Others to Jesus. -- Bec...
Jun 06, 2025•24 min
Ever heard of “planned obsolescence?” Products are built to last only a limited time so that . . . yeah, you gotta get a new one! Well, the Lord designed the message of the Gospel to be everlasting. It never goes out of style, it’s never obsolete. It speaks to the needs of our hearts no matter the date on the calendar. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie explains how to share that timeless message most effectively. Today, an evangelist speaks on evangelism. -- Become a Harvest Partn...
Jun 05, 2025•24 min
Ever discover the fact that someone forgot to relay an important message to you? Maybe it was about a great opportunity . . . or maybe it was about a serious problem . . . but you never got the message. The consequences can be significant. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out the message we need to deliver . . . and it’s about both a serious problem and a great opportunity. We’ll see it’s about a choice between life and death, literally, and offers the hope of heaven! Lis...
Jun 04, 2025•24 min
Greg Laurie is both a pastor and an evangelist. His giftedness in sharing the Gospel is obvious. More than 11 million have attended his Harvest Crusades, and more than a million have registered decisions of faith. So today on A NEW BEGINNING, he helps us consider a few things about sharing our faith. We have a life-saving message, and we just can’t keep that to ourselves. And those who do share it experience a thrilling sense of satisfaction like no other. Let’s learn more. Listen on harvest.org...
Jun 03, 2025•23 min
If your neighbor’s home catches fire, that’s not the time to “just mind your own business,” or the time to wait until you’re in the mood. People’s lives are at stake and they need to be saved. Well, in a similar way, today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie points out how God’s End Times calendar is counting down. People’s eternal lives are at stake and they need to be saved. And we’ll get a good glimpse of the spiritual realm today to help energize and inform our actions. Listen on harvest....
Jun 02, 2025•26 min
God is bigger than whatever you're facing in life right now. But not only is He all-powerful, but very loving. In this message, Pastor Greg Laurie teaches on God's deep love for you, faith in the storm, and much more. Notes: Focus verse - 1 John 4 There will be more false prophets and false messiahs in the last days. “Don’t believe every spirit. Test them, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.” 1 John 4:1 The bible speaks of the spiritual battle we are engaged in. The bible t...
Jun 01, 2025•39 min
Joel Rosenberg brings his expertise on Bible prophecy to today's podcast. Together, he and Pastor Greg Laurie break down the problems with Replacement Theology, why Christians should care about Israel, and end times prophecy. This insightful sit-down shares the answers to questions on many Christians' minds. -- Learn more about Greg Laurie and Harvest Ministries at harvest.org . This podcast is supported by the generosity of our Harvest Partners. Support the show: https://bit.ly/anbsupport See o...
May 31, 2025•1 hr 19 min
The sum total of what many people know about angels came from a movie . . . or a TV show . . . or a book . . . or social media. But whether it came from a screenplay or a novel, it was fiction. Someone made it up. And it may have left real angels rolling on the floor laughing. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie takes us to the authoritative source on angels. We’ll read the words of the Creator of angels, our text, in God’s Word. It’s from the series called “Timeless.” Listen on harvest...
May 30, 2025•27 min
Most pilots follow an unwritten rule: if they flip a certain switch and the plane suddenly starts going crazy, they switch it back. Pretty basic. Well, spiritually, if we think a certain path we’ve chosen is God’s will for our lives but then our lives suddenly fall apart, maybe it’s worth reconsidering. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie brings helpful insights on following God’s will for our lives. It’s practical help for those of us who are unsure about God’s direction. Listen on har...
May 29, 2025•26 min
We all want certain things for our children. We want them to be healthy and happy. We want them to make good choices, foremost among them being accept Jesus as their Savior. But our kids reach a certain point, and the principles we taught them are working their way in to the specific choices they make. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie says our Heavenly Father’s guidance is similar. The closer we get to God and His values, the more we’ll know that we’re walking in His ways. Listen on ...
May 28, 2025•25 min
Our minds have a cruise control function, it would seem. We can be driving down a familiar road, paying only a modicum of attention, and wonder when that last mile went by. Our minds weren’t really in the moment. We can unfortunately follow that same pattern when we read Scripture, especially if we’re trying to read a certain volume of passages as a goal. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie reminds us of the tremendous power of God’s Word to instruct, to inspire and to inspect. Listen o...
May 27, 2025•26 min