"Prayer is not a place to be good. Prayer is a place to be honest." Author and speaker Kyle Strobel shares personal experience and helpful insights from his book, “Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul.”
Anxiety, frustration, and exhaustion are normal and becoming more and more common. But there is another way. Author Kay Wills Wyma challenges you to seek internal peace through outward actions, from her book, "The Peace Project: A 30-Day Experiment Practicing Thankfulness, Kindness, and Mercy."...
Pastor, author and executive director of the Messy Grace Group , Caleb Kaltenbach , talks about his latest book " Messy Truth: How to Foster Community Without Sacrificing Conviction ". He beautifully and biblically navigates the the complicated conversation around the church and LGBTQ.
Division and difficult conversations are at an all-time-high. Author and counselor Nicole Unice offers practical help from her book, " The Miracle Moment: How Tough Conversations Can Actually Transform Your Most Important Relationships" and answers listener relationship questions....
*Originally aired June 10, 2021* Have you drifted from faith, giving in to doubts and temptations? Author and activist Christine Caine shares her story of her own drifting, and helps us identify if we’re drifting and the value of our anchor in Jesus, from her book “ How Did I Get Here? “....
Prayer is a personal connection with God, who made the heavens and earth. But sometimes it just seems like a chore. Author and pastor J.D. Greear offers help for your prayer life from his book, "Just Ask: The Joy of Confident, Bold, Patient, Relentless, Shameless, Dependent, Grateful, Powerful, Expectant Prayer."...
Our eternal home after our earthly bodies die is in Heaven. But what will it be like? Author John Burke shares commonalities from over 1000 near-death experiences that reveal what Heaven might be like, from his book, "Imagine Heaven: Near-Death Experiences, God's Promises, and the Exhilarating Future That Awaits You."...
Maybe you are the "go-to" person for everyone in your life. You are always willing to help and saying yes to every request. Author and speaker Karen Ehman shares her story and helps you break free from people pleasing, from her book, "When Making Others Happy is Making You Miserable."...
*Originally aired June 21, 2021* God is working in the Middle East, through the lives of persecuted believers living in Muslim countries. Missionaries Tom and JoAnn Doyle share amazing stories of God’s provision, protection, and miraculous healings from their books, “Standing in the Fire” and “Women Who Risk.”...
*Originally aired September 1, 2020* Does your prayer life need a refresh? Maybe you want to pray more consistently but don’t know how to start. Author and speaker Chrystal Evans Hurst shares a prayer rhythm from her book, “The 28-Day Prayer Journey: A Daily Guide to Conversations with God.”...
Author and pastor Allen Jackson talks about his book " God Bless America Again " and the importance for Christians to live out our faith and be grounded in God's Word. We need to watch, listen, think and then act. He also offers prayers and encouragement for those experiencing loss.
What are you afraid of? What's holding you back from taking the next right step of faith? Addison Bevere walks through the story of Gideon and encourages you to stand in faith, even as fear overwhelms you. Addison's book is "Saints: Becoming More Than Christians."...
Dr. Jill Carnahan shares from a recent lecture on gut health and new findings about what the health of your gut can tell you about your overall health. She also answers listener questions about autoimmune, Hashimoto's disease, mold toxicity symptoms and more!
God made you uniquely, and has specific purposes for your life. Sports agent and author Kelli Masters shares her story of discovering her life's calling, and helps you discern what your passions are and how to live out God's calling on your life, from her book, "High-Impact Life."...
Do you feel overwhelming pressure and judgement? Do you compare your life to others? Susie discusses the Woman at the Well from John chapter 4 and helps you find freedom as you learn to see yourself from God's perspective, from her book, "The Uncommon Woman: Making an Ordinary Life Extraordinary."...
Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing talks about the relationship between faith and science, what the vegus nerve does, an adrenal fatigue. He also answers some listener questions related to these topics.
Do you ever wonder if God is mad at you, or frustrated with your mistakes? Many believers have a skewed perspective of Jesus. Dr. Dane Ortlund shares about the specific realities of God's love for you, from his book, "Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers."...
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 speaking blessing over ourselves and others.
If you find yourself feeling anxious or worried, you are not alone. Author and pastor Chip Ingram shares what he's learned and practical biblical principles for returning to peace from his book, "I Choose Peace: How to Quiet Your Heart in an Anxious World."...
*Originally aired May 14, 2021* Do you struggle with your thought-life? Pastor and author Louie Giglio helps you restore rest and peace in your life, from his book, “Don’t Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table”.
God created you for a purpose. But what is that purpose? Author Thann Bennett shares Scriptural evidence of the call on our lives both as individuals and corporately as the Church. Thann's book is "My Fame, His Fame: Aiming Your Life and Influence Toward the Glory of God."
Pastor and author David Platt shared about his new book “ Something Needs to Change: An Urgent Call to Make Your Life Count ”. He recounts how traveling to some of the most remote places has influenced not only his world view, but his God-view....
When we experience difficulties in life, it can be easy to doubt God’s goodness. Author Nicki Koziarz shares her personal story of overcoming a dark time in her life, and shares wisdom from her book, “Flooded: The 5 Best Decisions to Make When Life is Hard and Doubt is Rising.”...
Author and brand expert James Rubart talks about his novel “ The Pages of Her Life ”, his writing process and what he’s bringing to the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference . Author Julie Klassen talks about her novel “ A Castaway in Cornwall ”, what she’s learned about writing, and the role she’ll play at the Northwestern Christian Writers Conference ....
Do you ever wish life was better? Maybe you feel like you're missing something. Author Jeannie Cunnion shares how the Holy Spirit can lead you to a full life, from her book: "Don't Miss Out: Daring to Believe Life is Better with the Holy Spirit."...
Accidental Farm Girl Jennifer Duke Lee shares from her latest book, Growing Slow: Lessons on Un-Hurrying Your Heart from an Accidental Farm Girl , about how her hurried lifestyle was effecting her health and the value she found in slowing the pace of life.
The Enemy is at work in the spiritual realm, whether you are aware of it or not. Pastor and author Dr. Sam Storms shares a biblical understanding of spiritual warfare and how we can engage in spiritual battles, from his book, "Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide."...
Former Mormon missionary, Micah Wilder tells his story of going from a zealous missionary of Mormonism, working to convert a Baptist pastor and church, and finding and following Jesus Christ. He shares from his book Passport to Heaven: The True Story of a Zealous Mormon Missionary Who Discovers the Jesus He Never Knew .
We're revisiting responses to the first question Susie asks all her guests, What verse is speaking to you? Including Pastor Alan Wright , Ellie Holcomb , Lincoln Brewster , Chip Ingram , Peter Kapsner , Pastor Allen Jackson , Mark Clark , Charles Martin , Skye Jethani , John Eldredge , Nicole Unice , Rabbi Jason Sobel , Angie Smith , and Thann Bennett ....
Pastor and author Robert J. Morgan shares inspiring stories from his book, “100 Bible Verses That Made America.” He talks about the inspiration for the book, George Washington, the history of harvard, The Great Awakenings, revival in our day and more....
