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The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

The Max Lucado Encouraging Word Podcast

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S1 Ep 178178: You Have a God Who Listens (You Can Count on God Series)

Have you ever thought about God being a good listener? In this episode, Max encourages us with the simple yet profound truth that God listens to us when we talk to him. Max's new 365-day devotional, You Can Count on God, is available now wherever books are sold in-store and online. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Nov 17, 20216 min

S1 Ep 177177: It's a Jungle Out There (You Can Count on God Series)

With everything going on around us, do you feel confused and disorientated? In this episode, Max uses the analogy of hiking through a jungle to illustrate our ability to rely on God in times of confusion. Max's new 365-day devotional, You Can Count on God, is available now wherever books are sold in-store and online. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Nov 15, 20216 min

S1 Ep 176176: The Small Stuff (You Can Count on God Series)

It's the small stuff in life that can drive us crazy, isn't it? In this episode, Max gives us a helpful perspective for dealing with the small stuff in the day-to-day routine of life. Max's new 365-day devotional, You Can Count on God, is available now wherever books are sold in-store and online. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Nov 10, 20218 min

S1 Ep 175175: When Storms Come (You Can Count on God Series)

Have the storms of life left you bobbing in the wake of anxiety? In this episode, Max looks at an unexpected solution to finding peace amid life's chaos. Max's new 365-day devotional, You Can Count on God, is available now wherever books are sold in-store and online. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Nov 8, 20217 min

S1 Ep 174174: The Power of Hello (You Can Count on God Series)

Did you know that gratitude can pull a person out of a slump? In this episode, Max shares a recent and personal story that illustrates the power of gratitude to turn our heart around during a tough time. Max's new 365-day devotional, You Can Count on God, is available now wherever books are sold in-store and online. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Nov 3, 20217 min

S1 Ep 173173: A Grateful Heart (You Can Count on God Series)

Did you know that a grateful heart is a healthy heart? In this episode, Max encourages us to take up the posture of gratitude, and looks at how that could change our lives starting today. Max's new 365-day devotional, You Can Count on God, is available now wherever books are sold in-store and online. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Nov 1, 20215 min

S1 Ep 172172: A Conversation with Tony Dungy (Bonus Episode)

This podcast episode is a special conversation between Max and Football Hall of Famer Tony Dungy that happened over zoom in Max's recent virtual special. Get ready to be inspired to rely on God for the courage you need to face any circumstance that comes your way. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 29, 202114 min

S1 Ep 171171: A Conversation with Tony Evans and Family (Bonus Episode)

This podcast episode features a special conversation between Tony Evans, Chrystal Evans Hurst, Priscilla Shirer, Jonathan Evans, and Anthony Evans that took place on Max's recent virtual special. If you're experiencing some tough times right now, this conversation is for you. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 26, 20219 min

S1 Ep 170170: A Special Message from Natalie Grant (Bonus Episode)

This podcast episode features Natalie Grant who was a guest on Max's recent virtual special. Get your tissues ready because you'll be moved by Natalie's powerful testimony of God's faithfulness and how God used Natalie's challenges for a great purpose. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 25, 20219 min

S1 Ep 169169: A Conversation Between Max and Denalyn Lucado (Bonus Episode)

The podcast episode features a conversation that aired on Max's recent virtual special between Max and his wife of 40 years Denalyn Lucado. Get ready for a heartwarming discussion about how God can use your challenging moments to impact the lives of others. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 20, 20217 min

S1 Ep 168168: A Conversation with Louie Giglio (Bonus Episode)

This podcast episode features as special conversation between Max and Louie Giglio that took place on Instagram live. Get ready for an insightful and powerful discussion inspired by Max's new book You Were Made for This Moment, as well as Louie's latest release Don't Give the Enemy a Seat at Your Table. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 18, 202138 min

S1 Ep 167167: Your Turnaround is Coming (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 13, 20217 min

S1 Ep 166166: This is Your Hour (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 11, 20219 min

S1 Ep 165165: Got Some Struggles? Here's How to Manage Them (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 6, 20218 min

S1 Ep 164164: Don't Face Your Problems Without Facing God First (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Oct 4, 20219 min

S1 Ep 163163: Come in Out of the Cold (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 28, 20219 min

S1 Ep 162162: You Were Made for This Moment (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 27, 202110 min

S1 Ep 161161: Hope for the Checkered Heart (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

In this episode, Max explores what God saw in an unassuming shepherd boy by the name of David, and how he used him for extraordinary purposes. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 22, 20218 min

S1 Ep 160160: How God Breaks Down Walls (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Jesus loves to break down walls. In this episode, Max looks at why Jesus sent Philip to Samaria and how it broke down an ancient bias of the day. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 20, 20219 min

S1 Ep 159159: Hope for the Left Out (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Jesus chose a most unusual candidate to be his disciple. In this episode, Max takes a look at this unlikely disciple and shows us what his story means for us today. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 15, 20218 min

S1 Ep 158158: Abigail: A Woman of Secret Strength (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

In this episode, Max looks at an ulikely hero who teaches us the contagious power of kindness and the strength of a gentle heart. But she also teaches us something much greater. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 13, 20219 min

S1 Ep 157157: When You Think You're Past Your Prime (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

God used Moses at the most unusual time in his life. In this episode, Max's speaks directly to those who think they're past their prime to show us that our best days are not behind us. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 8, 20218 min

S1 Ep 156156: Hidden Heroes (You Were Made for This Moment Series)

Heroes are sometimes hard to identify because they don't look like heroes. In the first episode of this new series, Max helps us peer into a Roman prison cell at a man who was a Christian killer before he was a Christian leader, and reminds us that while none of us are perfect, we're in the hands of a perfect God. Max's new book, You Were Made for This Moment, is available now wherever books are sold online and in-store. To learn more, visit: YouWereMadeForThisMoment.com

Sep 6, 20219 min

S1 Ep 155155: God's Peace, Your Peace (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Aug 4, 20218 min

S1 Ep 154154: Rejoice Always? (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Aug 2, 20218 min

S1 Ep 153153: Thoughts on Thoughts (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 28, 202110 min

S1 Ep 152152: The Secret of Happiness (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 26, 20217 min

S1 Ep 151151: Treat Despair with Prayer (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 21, 20217 min

S1 Ep 150150: Winning the War on Worry (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 19, 20217 min

S1 Ep 149149: Meditating on the Good Things (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 14, 202119 min

S1 Ep 148148: Leaving Your Concerns with God (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 12, 202118 min

S1 Ep 147147: Asking God for Help (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 7, 202115 min

S1 Ep 146146: Anxiety in a Post-Pandemic World (Anxious for Nothing Series)

Based on Max Lucado's book, Anxious for Nothing, this podcast series is for adults and children who struggle with anxiety. If feelings of anxiety grow to a level where daily activities are severely affected or are causing other serious harm, please do not hesitate to seek professional help by calling 1-800-662-4357. A trained professional will listen to how you're feeling and will help you decide how to get help. To learn more about Max Lucado and his ministry, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jul 5, 202121 min

S1 Ep 145145: Who Can Accuse You? (In the Grip of Grace Series)

In this final episode of the In the Grip of Grace Series, Max looks at the accusations against God's people and how grace covers them all. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 30, 20217 min

S1 Ep 144144: Don't Let Your Hurts Become Hates (In the Grip of Grace Series)

In this episode, Max shows us that where the grace of God is missed, bitterness is born. But where the grace of God is embraced, forgiveness flourishes. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 28, 20218 min

S1 Ep 143143: Sufficient Grace (In the Grip of Grace Series)

The Apostle Paul had a thorn in his flesh-an unidentified prayer request that he brought before God for removal. In this episode, Max helps us understand why God may not remove the thorn in our own flesh, and how it causes us to seek refuge in his sufficient grace. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 23, 20217 min

S1 Ep 142142: The Three Blessings of Grace (In the Grip of Grace Series)

God's grace has placed us on a dream team beyond imagination. In this episode, Max looks at three blessings of God's grace that will bring you encouragement in your walk today. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 21, 20218 min

S1 Ep 141141: Is God's Grace Too Good to be True? (In the Grip of Grace Series)

In this episodes, Max unpacks three objections to God's grace as addressed by the Apostle Paul in the book of Romans. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 16, 202110 min

S1 Ep 140140: Honest to God (In the Grip of Grace Series)

God's grace means we don't have to run and ride any more. Grace means it's finally safe to turn yourself. In this episode, Max looks our honesty before God and how confession brings relief to our soul. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 14, 20217 min

S1 Ep 139139: God's Greatest Achievement (In the Grip of Grace Series)

In this episode, Max looks at what theologian John R.W. Stott calls the most startling statement in the book of Romans. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 9, 20217 min

S1 Ep 138138: Calling All Corpses (In the Grip of Grace Series)

Sin infects the entire person, from eyes to feet. Not only does sin contaminate every human being, it contaminates the being of every human. In this episode, Max looks at some stinging words in scripture about our spiritual state, but also at what God says about how we can be right in this eyes. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 7, 20218 min

S1 Ep 137137: The High Price of Godlessness (In the Grip of Grace Series)

In this episode, Max looks at three things we lose when we live a godless life. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

Jun 2, 20217 min

S1 Ep 136136: God's Gracious Anger (In the Grip of Grace Series)

Many people don't understand God's anger, because we confuse the wrath of God with the wrath of people. In this episode, Max explores the difference between human anger and the gracious anger of God, and what it means for us today. To dive deeper into this message of grace, Max's book, In the Grip of Grace, is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit: MaxLucado.com

May 31, 20217 min

S1 Ep 135135: Do This One Thing and You'll Be Happier (How Happiness Happens Series)

In this episode, Max reveals the single purest source of happiness-the one thing you can discover that is too wonderful to be measured. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 26, 20218 min

S1 Ep 134134: De-Stress Yourself (How Happiness Happens Series)

Martha was in the presence of the Prince of Peace and yet she was the picture of stress. In this episode, Max looks at the surprising lesson to be learned from Martha's frustration and what it means for us today. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 24, 20219 min

S1 Ep 133133: The Secret of Service (How Happiness Happens Series)

In this episode, Max looks at how we can elevate our joy by giving joy to others. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 19, 20218 min

S1 Ep 132132: Assume the Power Posture (How Happiness Happens Series)

Our prayers unlock the storehouse of heaven. In this episode, Max looks at the power of prayer and what it means for your happiness today. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 17, 20218 min

S1 Ep 131131: The Simplest Step Toward Happiness (How Happiness Happens Series)

In this episode, Max explores the simplest way to increase the happiness level in your own heart, as well as the happiness levels in the world. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 12, 20218 min

S1 Ep 130130: Don't Pet the Peeves (How Happiness Happens Series)

Do you have any pet peeves? We all do. And don't they take a toll on our joy count? In this episode, Max encourages us to protect our joy amid the irks in our life. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 10, 20218 min

S1 Ep 129129: The Power of Encouragement (How Happiness Happens Series)

Jesus did for Peter what encouragers do, he summoned the best out of him. In this episode, Max looks at the power of encouragement and how it leads us toward a deeper joy in life. If you want to know more about life-altering, uplifting, heart-stabilizing, peace-producing joy, Max's book How Happiness Happens is available from your favorite online bookseller. To learn more, visit HowHappinessHappensBook.com

May 5, 20218 min