Susie Larson Live

*Originally aired June 30, 2021* We all experience hard emotions and difficult life circumstances sometimes. But it can be hard to move through those situations with grace. Dr. Peace Amadi shares insights from her book, "Why Do I Feel Like This?: Understand Your Difficult Emotions and Find Grace to Move Through."

History is unfolding in Afghanistan and the Church is needed. Author and missionary Tom Doyle brings an update on the situation in the Middle East and shares stories of brave Christians from around the world. His books are "Standing in the Fire" and "Women Who Risk" Watch Hermoz's story here.

*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?".

*Originally aired August 20, 2021 Progressive Christianity aims to disprove important biblical truths. So how do we respond? Apologist and author Alisa Childers shares her own story, strategies and caring responses from her book, "Another Gospel?: A Life-Long Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity."

*Originally aired August 9, 2021* 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 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".

Investigator and author of "Taken at Birth: Stolen Babies, Hidden Lies, and My Journey to Finding Home" Jane Blasio shares her story of going from finding out she was adopted to finding out she was one of thousands of babies sold by Dr. Thomas Hicks.

Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing talks about how the lies we're believing and how that effects our health. He also answers some listener questions related to these topics and more.

Irrational fears, addictions, physical afflictions, and relational conflicts - what does the role of spiritual warfare play in your life? Dr. Sam Storms explains the Armor of God from Ephesians 6 and helps us identify and deal with spiritual attacks in our lives, from his book, "Understanding Spiritual Warfare: A Comprehensive Guide."

Journalist and author, Lee Strobel, talks about what he discovered about heaven while researching his latest book, "The Case for Heaven: A Journalist Investigates Evidence for Life After Death". He talks about near death experiences, neuro science and the soul, cremation, trying to achieve immortality without God and more!

*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."

It might be easy to say God is trustworthy, but it's much harder to live our life believing that. Bible teacher and author Barb Roose shares her own story of learning to trust God and principles for surrendering everything, from her bible study, "Surrendered: Letting Go and Living Like Jesus."

Psychiatrist, speaker and author Dr. Curt Thompson talks about his new book "The Soul of Desire: Discovering the Neuroscience of Longing, Beauty, and Community". It's a powerful conversation about the impact encountering beauty has not only on our body, but also on our soul.

It can be tempting to separate faith and science, but truth is revealed through both. Physicist and author Dr. Michael Guillen shares his story of faith exploration through science, from his book, "Believing is Seeing: A Physicist Explains How Science Shattered His Atheism and Revealed the Necessity of Faith."

Lisa Whittle talks about her new book "The Hard Good: Showing Up for God to Work in You When You Want to Shut Down" and how she began to wrestle with showing up to God in her own life after losing her dad to cancer.

The gospel has the power to change everything. And when we worship, we are reminded of that power and have the opportunity to access it in our own lives. Worship leader Meredith Andrews shares from her life and we worship together.

Evangelism can be an overwhelming thought to many. Author and evangelist Randy Newman shares what we can learn about evangelism from the life and works of C.S. Lewis, from his book, "Mere Evangelism: 10 Insights From C.S. Lewis to Help You Share Your Faith."

Pastor and author of "God Bless America Again", Allen Jackson, shares the hope he has for the church to return to her first love, Jesus. He encourages us to present ourselves before God, pray for our neighbors and watch how God moves.

Are you hurting? Author Frank Viola shares biblical wisdom for growing from our trials, from his book, "Hang On, Let Go: What to Do When Your Dreams Are Shattered and Life is Falling Apart." Then, Susie and producer Kim pray for listeners requests.

Dr. Jill Carnahan addresses listener questions about copper toxicity, mold exposure recovery, gut health, and more. She and Susie offer 7 immune system hacks for the fall season; love, sleep, clean water, vitamins (especially B, C, D, zinc and magnesium), eat clean-fast regularly, exercise wisely, and renew your mind.

*Originally aired April 5, 2021* 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."

Progressive Christianity aims to disprove important biblical truths. So how do we respond? Apologist and author Alisa Childers shares her own story, strategies and caring responses from her book, "Another Gospel?: A Life-Long Christian Seeks Truth in Response to Progressive Christianity."

Author and leader Thann Bennett shares insights from Washington D.C. including perspective on and prayer for what's happening in Afghanistan, a bomb threat on Capitol Hill, what to do with our freedom and more. Thann's book is "My Fame, His Fame."

*Originally aired March 24, 2021* With honesty and warmth, Pastor Alan Wright tells 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 shares about the power and importance of blessing.

Australian born author and pastor Jon Tyson talks about his latest book "The Intentional Father: A Practical Guide to Raise Sons of Courage and Character". He offers clear, tangible ways for fathers to be intentional with their sons.

We all have fears, but what can you do when fear has you frozen in your life? Author and spiritual director Kellye Fabian offers insights and prays for listeners, and shares from her book, "Holy Vulnerability: Spiritual Practices for the Broken, Ashamed, Anxious, and Afraid."

Your diet, lifestyle, and genetics are all factors when it comes to The 3 C's: Colon, Cholesterol, and Crisis management. Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing shares medical insights and answers listener questions. View the Bristol Stool Chart here.

"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."