*Originally aired February 10, 2021* Former professional baseball player Darryl Strawberry shares from his book Turn Your Season Around: How God Transforms Your Life . Darryl takes us to church as he talks about his life before knowing Jesus and the life changing process of discipleship and dying to self each day.
Apr 08, 2021•50 min
*Originally aired February 3, 2021* There are times and places in life that are serious, but God also gave us joy and the capacity for fun. Author and speaker Annie F. Downs shares why joy and fun matter, and how to discover your new fun hobbies. Her book is “That Sounds Fun.”...
Apr 07, 2021•50 min
*Originally aired February 23, 2021* Beginning with a prayer to experience more of God’s presence, Addison Bevere , leader and author of “Saints: Becoming More than ‘Christians.’” , talks about how a journey with doubt led to practicing the presence of God....
Apr 06, 2021•50 min
You know you should be doing daily spiritual habits, but it's hard to find the motivation. Author Jen Pollock Michel shares inspiration and tips from her book, "A Habit Called Faith: 40 Days in the Bible to Find and Follow Jesus."
Apr 05, 2021•50 min
Whether it's sweets or TV binges, or even comparison, there are things keeping us from growing closer to God. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares biblical perspective about fasting, from her book, "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger. A Different Kind of Fast."
Apr 02, 2021•50 min
Novelist and author of They Turned the World Upside Down: A Storyteller’s Journey with Those Who Dared to Follow Jesus , Charles Martin , reflects on the last days of Jesus.
Apr 01, 2021•50 min
Paul Hurckman, Executive Director of Venture , talks about what we can learn from Daniel about bringing justice to the unreached.
Mar 31, 2021•49 min
Original air date: January 8, 2021 You probably have goals, big and small. Maybe some just seem like dreams. Author and pastor Mark Batterson shares tips to help you achieve your goals and dreams, from his book, “Win the Day: 7 Daily Habits to Help You Stress Less and Accomplish More.”...
Mar 30, 2021•50 min
Is there something in your life you wish you could change? Maybe you feel stuck spiritually, emotionally, or even physically. Pastor Chip Ingram shares Scriptural evidence of your power to make changes, from his book, "Yes, You Really CAN Change: What to Do When You're Spiritually Stuck."...
Mar 29, 2021•30 min
Jonathan Pitts, author of My Wynter Season: Seeing God's Faithfulness in the Shadow of Grief , shares his story of becoming a widower and single parent and the faithfulness of God through it all.
Mar 26, 2021•50 min
Psychiatrist and author Dr. Timothy Jennings offers practical and tangible ways of how to decrease fear from his book The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life .
Mar 25, 2021•50 min
With honesty and warmth, Pastor Alan Wright shares his inspiring journey from craving blessing to living the blessed life in his book The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love . Pastor Wright and Susie have a conversation about the power and importance of blessing.
Mar 24, 2021•50 min
Do you long to experience passion afresh as you read the Bible? Rabbi Jason Sobel shares insights on historical and biblical context that makes the Word come alive, from his book, "Mysteries of the Messiah: Unveiling Divine Connections from Genesis to Today."...
Mar 23, 2021•50 min
When our hearts are troubled, weary, and heavy-laden, Jesus bids us come and rest. God hears our prayers and answers our cries. Susie and producer Kim pray for listener requests for healing, hope, salvation for family members, and more, and spend time in worship.
Mar 22, 2021•50 min
American politics have become a centerpiece of many conversations. So how do we engage in these conversations while still keeping our eyes on things above and honoring God? Author and leader Thann Bennett shares insights on Christians' political involvement and answers questions about the Equality Act going before Senate.
Mar 19, 2021•50 min
Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing shares recommendations to address common spinal problems, and sheds light on the impact of stress on your healing journey. He also addresses listener questions about autoimmune issues like Hashimoto's and Fibromyalsia, Post-COVID Syndrome, and more.
Mar 18, 2021•50 min
As Faith Radio reads through the gospel of Mark and prepares for Easter, theology professor Dr. Randy Nelson takes a closer look at Mark's accounts of Jesus and helps us better understand how Mark's gospel impacts our lives today.
Mar 18, 2021•50 min
Kyle Winkler experienced the trauma of rejection starting in preschool. But God wants His children to experience healing and freedom. Kyle explains how Romans 12 revealed a path to freedom through the renewing of his mind, from his book, "Activating the Power of God's Word."...
Mar 17, 2021•50 min
We like to think we are in control of all aspects of our lives. But that isn't always the case. Pastor and author Randy Frazee shares his own story of finding freedom through relinquishing control to God, and helps us to do the same, from his book, "His Mighty Strength."...
Mar 16, 2021•50 min
*Originally aired February 11, 2021* The teachings of God and the culture we live in seem to be at great odds. Pastor and author Dr. Larry Osborne shares what Christians need to know about living in today’s culture from his book, “Thriving in Babylon: Why Hope, Humility, and Wisdom Matter in a Godless Culture.”...
Mar 15, 2021•50 min
Are you struggling as a parent of an adult child? Jim Burns talks about his book Doing Life with Your Adult Children: Keep Your Mouth Shut and the Welcome Mat Out and offers practical principles and advice of how to parent your adult children.
Mar 12, 2021•50 min
Mark Moore is a pastor, a professor, and author of Core 52. He joins Susie to answer your Bible questions.
Mar 11, 2021•50 min
Arden Bevere shares the inspiration for his new book Redefined: Confronting the Labels That Limit Us. It began with a simple question on Facebook asking his peers about the labels they wear. Then God prompted him to look for Bible verses that countered those labels and a book was born.
Mar 10, 2021•50 min
Toni Nieuwhof is author of Before You Split , speaker and family law mediator, and has spent decades of her professional life practicing law. Her most challenging work as a lawyer involved advising and representing people going through the journey of divorce.
Mar 09, 2021•50 min
How do you continue to find hope and joy when life is hard? Vaneetha Risner shares her heartbreaking story of pain, loss, and suffering and how God helped her overcome and redeemed her story, from her book, "Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption."...
Mar 08, 2021•50 min
Whether you are a seasoned Christian or this is your first week walking with God, you are growing and journeying in faith. Drs. Bill and Kristi Gaultiere share about the stages of life with God from their book, "Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth."...
Mar 05, 2021•50 min
The accounts of Christ's resurrection are among the most well-known of biblical stories. But have you ever considered what it was like to be there in person? Author Daniel Darling shares from his book, "The Characters of Easter: The Villains, Heroes, Cowards, and Crooks Who Witnessed History's Biggest Miracle."...
Mar 04, 2021•50 min
Singer, songwriter Christy Nockels tells the story of how trust and surrender led her to the life she longed for. She shares that story in her new book The Life You Long For .
Mar 03, 2021•50 min
Os Hillman, author of 31 Decrees of Blessing for Your Work Life , talks about the power of speaking the wisdom and decrees found in the Bible and the power they have when we are in relationship with God.
Mar 02, 2021•50 min
Dr. Mark Sherwood shares about the importance of nutrition, sleep, movement, stress management, hormones, genetics, and peptides, as well as how they tie in not only to physical health, but also your emotional and spiritual health. Find the full interview here . *Enter the drawing for The Quest for Wellness here .*...
Mar 01, 2021•26 min