Susie Larson Live

Whether you are experiencing a season of blessing or a season of waiting, God is speaking to you - and longs to hear from you through prayer. Pastor Carter Conlon shares about developing a deep prayer life in every season, from his book, "It's Time to Pray: God's Power Changes Everything."

*Originally aired November 23rd, 2020* The Christmas season is so special, but it can also be very busy and stressful. Author Asheritah Ciuciu helps us refocus on the true meaning of Christmas this year, from her book, "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional."

*Originally aired November 17th, 2020* On this edition of "Healthy Living," Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing talks about the importance of vitamin D and the healing power of good sleep. Susie and Dr. Troy also take general health questions from our listeners.

Tina Dozer and Susie take prayer requests from listeners. They also offer testimony from they've seen God move in their own lives. Tina, a counselor, also offers wisdom on walking toward healing and freedom.

During our winter fundraiser, we are highlighting some of the best conversations of 2020 so far. Day 2 includes conversations with Rebekah Lyons and Dr. Curt Thompson. Find full audio from each of these interviews at the links above. Become a supporter of Faith Radio here.

During our winter fundraiser, we are highlighting some of the best conversations of 2020 so far. Day 1 includes conversations with Curtis Zackery and Anne Graham Lotz. Find full audio from each of these interviews at the links above. Become a supporter of Faith Radio here.

When a loved one dies, or you lose your dream job, it's easy to understand your grief. But what about hard years like this, or the times when you feel sadness or anger that is harder to explain? Dr. Melissa Mork shares about Ambiguous Grief and how we can heal.

Life can be hard, even for Christians. But God designed us with the ability to persevere and grow stronger even through difficult circumstances. Dr. Curt Thompson shares the brain science that proves these biblical truths, from his book, "The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves."

Now more than ever, we need prayer - as a nation, as the Church, as individuals. Susie and prayer warrior friends Rosey Brausen, Shannon Velsor, and Bonnie Newberg take prayer requests and share their hearts about what God is doing in this season.

In Extravagant: Discovering a Life of Dangerous Generosity, Pastor Brady Boyd shows us that by constantly offering up our time, talents, and hearts we can live life more like these exceptional people. Drawing on the parable of the Good Samaritan, he encourages us to stop living a life driven by selfish desire and start building lasting relationships that will be spiritually fulfilling.

There are countless needs for those living in poverty around the world, but how can you help wherever you are? Convoy of Hope Spokesperson Jeff Nene shares inspiring stories of ministry and encourages you to look for opportunities in your life to sow kindness and serve others.

*Originally aired October 1st, 2020* Whether you're an introvert, or you love an introvert close to you, there's power in understanding introversion and extroversion. Holley Gerth shares about celebrating God's design for introverts and extroverts from her book, "The Powerful Purpose of Introverts: Why the World Needs You to Be You."

**This interview originally aired on September 25, 2020* It is easy to succumb to fear. But Carlos Whittaker encourages you to claim the promises of God for your life and live a life of abundance. His book is, "Enter Wild: Exchange a Mild and Mundane Faith for Life with an Uncontainable God."

*This interview originally aired September 30th, 2020* Do you wish you felt closer to God? Anne Graham Lotz shares her own prayers and helps us overcome common hindrances to a deep prayer life. Her book is The Light of His Presence: Prayers to Draw You Near to the Heart of God.

We all have some level of stress in our lives, but when we have too much negative stress, it can have an impact on our health. Dr. Jill Carnahan shares tips for reducing and handling stress and answers listener health questions about acid reflux, menopause symptoms, and more.

The Christmas season is so special, but it can also be very busy and stressful. Author Asheritah Ciuciu helps us refocus on the true meaning of Christmas this year, from her book, "Unwrapping the Names of Jesus: An Advent Devotional."

Lysa knew something was wrong, but she didn't know what. When she discovered her husband's addiction and infidelity, everything came crashing down. Lysa TerKeurst shares her story of healing from betrayal and learning to forgive, from her book, "Forgiving What We Can't Forget."

God wants you to be healed, but He might be dealing with some hurts as part of the process. Susie prays for listeners and shares insights and lessons on healing from John 4 and the woman at the well.

Would you say you are filled with joy in this season? Author and speaker Shaunti Feldhahn shares how return to joy and transform our minds and hearts from her book, "Find Joy: A Devotional Journey to Unshakeable Wonder in an Uncertain World."

On this edition of "Healthy Living," Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing talks about the importance of vitamin D and the healing power of good sleep. Susie and Dr. Troy also take general health questions from our listeners.

Now more than ever, it is essential to equip yourself with God's truth so you can stand against the encroaching darkness. Author Ron Rhodes powerfully exposes Satan's most destructive and effective tools of spiritual injury from his book, "Spiritual Warfare in the End Times."

Are you aware that there are people that live with an extraordinary sense of joy & excitement for Christ, even under heavy persecution? Sometimes we get so caught up with what's going on in our country, that we forget about what's going on in the rest of the world. Voice of the Martyrs' Todd Nettleton shares how groups of believers are growing at record levels in places where they're heavily persecuted, stories of how other nations are still finding ways to worship Christ under extreme circumstances, how God is moving in new ways across the world during the pandemic, and more.

Thann Bennett shared his open letter (see below) and discusses how we move forward together after the election. Then he and Susie take time to pray for listener prayer requests. Thann Bennett open letter, posted on Facebook November 3, 2020 at 5:06am The election is over. Or at least it will be once I am encouraging you to consider the message of this piece. In order to communicate as candidly and as free of personal bias as possible, I am penning these thoughts the weekend before the election. I am doing so in order to offer encouragement without the benefit of a lens of knowing which of us has "won" and which of us has "lost." I write without knowing which of this advice will apply mostly to me, and which will apply mostly to you. In doing so, I hope I can give all of us a path forward in what will almost certainly be a volatile time. Normally, I wouldn't even dream of attempting this, but I do so now out of a deep conviction about the importance of the weeks ahead. No matter who has won, our collective efforts to form an ever more perfect union will hinge on our ability to bridge divides, proactively forgive those who have offended us, and prioritize living in harmony with our neighbors. It will require humility in victory, and graciousness in defeat. It will require making political differences secondary to embracing human differences, and living lives in pursuit of the most important things—like service to one another. I suggest it will take a common embrace of the idea that we can disagree together in pursuit of that more perfect union. So many times, we fall into the trap of believing this means something as simple as bipartisanship. In my view, that belief misses the mark, because there are certainly absolute truths we must stand on, and we must do so regardless of whether either party stands with us. But as we stand for truth, we betray and forfeit the value in doing so if we surrender the pursuit of the greater good in exchange for the pursuit of vanquishing our fellow Americans who hold different views. We are often encouraged to simply overcome our differences. I firmly believe a pursuit to overcome our differences sells the value of the freedom to disagree far short. Dissent, disagreement, and open debate are not bugs of our democratic republic, but rather fundamentally vital features of it. Without an embrace of this friction, ideas are not subject to scrutiny and we are left to live under the rule of inferior ideas simply because the side with political power has the authority to enforce them. But when we cling to our differences over our common bonds, it threatens the unity of a common pursuit our Founders knew to be essential for the survival of the Republic. So, without the "benefit" of knowing who won, who lost, and who will hold that political power for the near future, what is my responsibility going forward? What is your responsibility? What actions propel us toward genuine debate of ideas based on merit, and away from entrenching the division that has plagued our culture? If my candidate won, my burden of responsibility may be the heaviest. But if my candidate lost, while my burden of responsibility may be somewhat lighter, it is in many ways more difficult. If my candidate won: If my candidate won, I have the responsibility to initiate outreach to those who lost. I have a responsibility to resist the temptation of believing my ideas are entirely correct. I have a responsibility to remain introspective about the ideas of my candidate and party, and to point out where there are course corrections necessary. Ultimately, I have a responsibility to use my influence in a way that makes my candidate's certainly-imperfect governing as productive and fair for all Americans as possible. If my candidate lost: If my candidate lost, I have a responsibility to respect the choice my fellow citizens made and value the importance of self-governance over the comfort of the government I prefer. I have a responsibility to be open to assisting my opponent's efforts to govern. I have a duty to avoid disengagement. To the contrary, I have a duty to respectfully challenge the ideas I continue to believe are misguided, but do so in a way that is aimed at refining the outcome in a positive way. Neither of these sets of responsibilities is easy. Neither is always enjoyable. But both are essential if our aim is moving forward together. We will never agree on everything, nor is that the aim. I say again that dissent, debate, and disagreement are all good things, for our aim is unity rather than uniformity. A healthy republic requires both dissent and a unity of citizen spirit. We can—and we must—disagree together. The very survival of our more perfect union depends on it.

Curtis Zackery discusses his book Finding Soul Rest, a practical guide to finding the deep soul rest that Jesus promises. And it all centers around renewing and restoring our relationship with Christ.

From time to time we can have less than ideal circumstances find us in our lives. But how do we as Christ followers survive these seasons of drought we come across? Pastors Peter and Carolyn Haas of Substance Church answer this question and look to Jeremiah 17:5-8 & 2 Kings 6:12-19 to share how God uses difficulty to bring up the true character of our hearts, the importance of moving past our own problems to see His plan and more.

Whether you are upset or happy with the outcome of the latest election, how we respond to others is still important. Pastor Chip Ingram shares from an open letter he wrote on this topic and offers biblical perspective on the division in our country and how to respond.

Do you struggle with stress, anxiety, overcommitting yourself, or exhaustion? Maybe it's time to establish new rhythms in your life to help you restore your health, purpose, and joy. Author Rebekah Lyons joins Susie to talk about her newest release "Rhythms for Life Planner and Journal: 90 Days to Peace and Purpose."

We can have all sorts of different relationships in our lives, but how do we make sure we don't take these relationships for granted? Dr. Dharius Daniels, in his book "Relational Intelligence: The People Skills You Need for the Life of Purpose You Want," outlines when we understand and apply what God has to say about them we end up avoiding unnecessary relational turmoil, advancing in all areas of our life, and accomplishing our God-given purpose.

Many of us have read a passage of Scripture before and then asked ourselves, now how do I wrap my head around that? Scripture can sometimes seem very hard to understand or comprehend. Dr. Eric Bargerhuff, author of "Why is THAT in the Bible," helps us be more confident about interpreting all of God's Word accurately.

The reality is all of us face battles and hurts in our lives, Scripture is even full of God-fearing men and women who tried to cover up their problems. Dr. Jon Chasteen, in his book "Half the Battle: Healing Your Hidden Hurts," outlines how in the Old and New Testament we find examples of people whom God invited to begin the healing process by confronting their secret pain.

It is well within American voters' rights to seek and know what their candidates believe about God and religion, because those beliefs shape policy and thus action. Stephen Mansfield, in his book "Ask the Question: Why We Must Demand Religious Clarity from Our Presidential Candidates," outlines how a candidate's religious views (or lack thereof) define political leadership.

*This interview originally aired on July 15, 2020* One thing all believers can share is a confident hope in what He has for us. Addison Bevere shares his insights from the book of Ephesians. His book is "Saints: Becoming More Than 'Christians'"

When major elections come around, it can leave you with a sense of fear and anxiety in the face of an unknown outcoming. Dr. Gregory Jantz offers both biblical encouragement and practical advice for returning to peace even before election day.

Do you feel stuck? Maybe you wonder if God is really working in your life. Pastor and author Clayton King shares stories of God's power from Scriptures and his own life and time in ministry. His book is "Reborn: How Encountering Jesus Changes Everything."

Suffering from chronic pain and illness can have negative effects not just on our bodies, but also on our mental and spiritual health. Dr. Jill Carnahan offers practical advice and encouragement on the topic and answers listener questions about diets, Eczema, boosting the immune system, and more.

Many Christ followers strongly believe in the existence of demons and spiritual warfare, but there are those who downplay or even ignore it's presence. Chip Ingram, in his book "The Invisible War: What Every Believer Needs to Know about Satan, Demons, and Spiritual Warfare," outlines what every believer needs to know about Satan, demons, and spiritual warfare.

We are called to live out our faith and be bold in sharing the Gospel. But it isn't always easy. Missionary and author Tom Doyle shares inspiring stories of sharing his faith in Muslim countries from his book, "Standing in the Fire: Courageous Christians Living in Frightening Times."

Isolation and loneliness have always had a profound effect on people, so how do we find connection? Dr. John Townsend shares how to build and grow healthy relationships, from his book, "People Fuel: Fill Your Tank for Life, Love, and Leadership."

The End Times as described in Revelation can be confusing. Dr. Michael Brown shares why believers should not fear, and helps us understand what the Bible does and does not say on the subject. His book is, "Not Afraid of the Anti-Christ: Why We Don't Believe in a Pre-Tribulation Rapture."

As believers, we know how important it is to make time to connect with God. But sometimes it feels more like a duty than a joy. Author Gary Thomas presents 9 unique ways to deepen your relationship with God from his revised book, "Sacred Pathways: Nine Ways to Connect with God."

Often times these days, moments of laughter can be hard to find. But how important is laughter for us, to move us forward? Author Phil Callaway, in his book "Laugh like a Kid Again: Live Without Regret and Leave Footsteps Worth Following," answers this question and outlines why we don't have to let the grip of fear and bitterness take hold within.

Do you struggle to forgive someone who's hurt you? Maybe your family feels broken and you long for healing. Author and pastor Rob Rienow shares biblical strategies and encouragement as you walk through the journey to forgive, from his book, "Healing Family Relationships: A Guide to Peace and Reconciliation."

With the upcoming election fast approaching, public health concerns remaining and divisive arguments still very present, tension in our society is very real in this moment. Author and Director of Government Affairs at the ACLJ, Thann Bennett joins the show once again to outline how our system of government was originally designed, how the confirmation hearings for Amy Coney Barrett will play out from here and how it's possible to balance our boldness for our convictions while also respecting authority.

Prayer is a vital tool for every person's faith walk and at some point in a believers life, prayer becomes not just an occasional occurrence but a regular necessity for us to grow. So what if our prayer life moved from just a "regular to-do" to a transformational experience with Christ? Shannon Velsor, Bonnie Newberg and Rosey Brausen join the show to discuss how our prayers can truly change lives, mend hearts and bring people together.

Our culture glorifies hurry, but God designed us to need regular rest and commands us to value that rest. Dr. Alicia Britt Chole shares a biblical view of rest and the power of living an unhurried life from her book, "The Sacred Slow: A Holy Departure from Fast Faith"

In our time, it can feel as difficult as it ever has been to find the time and the discipline to just be still & reflect. The Lord cherishes this time with us, but do we value it like we should? Alan Fadling, in his book "The Way of Presence: The Empowering Reality of God-With-Us," outlines how Jesus invites us to a life of vitality, intimacy, and flourishing with Him.

*This interview was previously aired on September 9th, 2020* What does it mean to fear God? Author Addison Bevere explains the different meanings of fear in scripture, and what it means to live a life surrendered to God and His will. Addison's book is "Saints: Becoming More Than Christians."

We see how our society as a whole credits the ability to overcome trials due one's own strength & belief that they can remain positive on their own, but this ability to "make it through" is all credit to the grace of God. Dr. Troy Spurrill of the Synapse Center for Health and Healing shares his thoughts on the importance of envisioning positive thoughts and choosing positive thinking to get through health struggles. Dr. Troy also shares some stories of his patients, outlines how we need to overcome worry & fear with faith and takes listener questions about iodine & iodide, probiotics, and more.

Christian counselor Tina Dozer joins the show to take listener calls and texts surrounding the question of what's been the toughest thing about this year. Isolation, fear and anxiety have been amplified, but there is hope for how to press on. She outlines how this whole situation can be seen as a blessing in disguise and how we should be sorting thru the emotions we feel in this season.

*This interview was previously aired on August 24th, 2020* Seeing yourself as God sees you is essential to overcoming your deepest struggles, having healthy relationships, living in freedom, and fulfilling your life purpose. Chip Ingram shares from his book Discover Your True Self"