Hope On Demand

God has given every believer spiritual gifts to serve others and build the church. Pastor Greg Laurie explores gifts like encouragement, leadership, giving, and teaching, showing us how to discover our gifts and use them to help others grow in faith. — Become a Harvest Partner today and join us in knowing God and making Him known through media and large-scale evangelism, our mission of over 30 yea...

Topics: Skeletons, Spiritual Dryness, AI DJs, Rest, Breaking Animal News, Faithfulness, Halloween Candy, Graveyards   BONUS MATERIAL: Skeleton Follow Up, Focus on the Family,    Quotes: "If you're somebody who trusts the Lord, there's no reason to fear death." I think God's looking for faithfulness from us and the emotions come and go." "I would ask Jesus, am I a fraud? "I just want to hear him sa...

Today we're joined by Dallas Jenkins, creator and writer/director/producer of "The Chosen," the first multi-season show on the life of Jesus. We talk about his career in filmmaking and how a career failure led to an important lesson that changed his life. He shares why he created the show and why it seems to resonate so deeply with people. Then, we discuss how much work truly goes into writing a s...

The world has hurt women in its own ways. But what about the Church? Cissie Graham Lynch, Billy Graham’s granddaughter and the daughter of Franklin Graham, believes some churches have weakened women by constantly appealing to their emotions rather than giving them what they really need: solid biblical teaching. Cissie joins Pastor Greg and Cathe Laurie to discuss more. To get the full interview, g...

Topics:  Biggest Fear, Detoured, Shock Jock, Dog Costumes, Gandalf the White Bonus Content: Halloween at the Gym, Declaring Quotes: You just have to outsource your worries to God." Sometimes you get detoured and it turns out to be a good thing." "Yeah, so we have a plan. God's got a plan. We have to be content with wherever he's taking us." There's a real thing about speaking the truth." . . . Hol...

John Luke's living room has literally collapsed, forcing him and his family to move back in with Willie and Korie while repairs get underway. Al stirs up a Robertson family feud with a food competition that leaves everyone choosing sides. The guys kick off their new Hillsdale College course, Western Heritage: From Genesis to John Locke and dig into the surprising differences between biblical and a...

Katie Souza claims to be a Christian but has some strange ideas, to say the least, that she is sharing online. From believing in mermaids and werewolves, to connecting aliens and hybrid children to the nephilim in the Bible, Katie has very sensational and occult-like opinions. Allie discusses Katie’s absurd stories that appeal to secret knowledge about the spiritual world and looks at how sensatio...

The successful Christian life doesn’t happen by accident. It takes focus and effort. Salvation is a free gift . . . but Christian growth involves some work and sacrifice on our part. And today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie continues his series in John called The Seven Signs of Jesus. We’ll learn how to map out a plan to keep us moving full speed in the right direction. If you’ve had a few...

In this week’s Q&A episode, Mark tackles your pressing parenting questions, from navigating the heavy topic of teen suicide and supporting teens with depression to setting healthy boundaries when it comes to dating. The conversation focused on practical ways to approach issues like teens attending events held in clubs, managing disrespectful behavior and not letting your own past mistakes influenc...

With rising prices and an uncertain economy often in the news, it’s easy for families to feel stressed about money. In fact, after surveying nearly 4,000 women, Crystal Paine discovered that nearly all of them admitted to having some level of fear about their money or financial future. Crystal is no stranger to this stress. Early in her marriage to Jesse, they struggled to pay the bills after job...

Jase draws the line when his grandson takes a practical joke too far, prompting Zach to confess his own outrageous pranks and a particularly twisted stunt from his past. Al recounts his Aunt Jan’s prophecy about Jase and Missy's marriage years before it happened, then the guys turn to the disturbing story of Lot and Sodom and Gomorrah. Zach argues that the sexual revolution has reached a dark turn...

In 1980, Bethlehem Baptist Church hired 34-year-old John Piper as lead pastor. Pastor John reflects on the life experience and biblical worldview that prepared him for ministry.

We can make two mistakes when it comes to the afterlife. Some people think hell won’t be too bad. They joke that all their friends will be there – they’ll just party all the time. There won’t be any parties there. The other mistake we can make is thinking heaven isn’t all that good . . . especially if you don’t play the harp. Today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg Laurie helps us see what’s really...

Discovering that your teen is using drugs or alcohol can be frightening. But how you respond could make all the difference in helping them turn their life around. In this episode, Mark and Wayne discuss the dangers of teen substance abuse and why many adolescents turn to drugs or alcohol to escape anxiety, depression and other emotional struggles. Mark offers guidance on getting your teen out of d...

If you grew up in a broken home, the fear of repeating that pattern in your own marriage can feel overwhelming. Dr. Danny Huerta and John Fuller sit down with Josh and Kristi Straub to discuss finding hope and healing when your family story includes divorce. Josh shares the defining moment at age 10 when his mother moved out, how he became the "fixer" in his family, and the generational patterns h...

Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom’s terminal illness — and found God’s comfort and peace along the way. She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow, helping children deal with grief, and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven! Get "Disrupted" free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort, wisdom, and...

Topics: Brant and Sherri wrestle with the disconnect between religious culture and actually following Christ. From missing the authenticity of Rich Mullins to building a life on the rock, they explore why practicing Jesus' teachings matters more than ever.   Quotes: "Everybody's being formed one way or the other, but you're going to be formed by what you're paying attention to." "I'm at home with...

Professional magician Stephen Bargatze joins Jase, Al and Zach to recount his painful childhood, including abuse, a traumatic dog attack and the struggles that nearly cost him his life. Stephen opens up about discovering Jesus, finding his purpose through comedy and magic, and learning to extend mercy to his mother after decades of estrangement. Jase and Stephen find common ground in using enterta...

In today’s episode of "Relatable," Allie answers listener voicemails including if you should have more kids after having a traumatic birth experience. Allie answers by telling her own birth story and gives advice on how to overcome your fear. Allie also gives advice on how to handle panhandlers as a Christian and the importance of charity. And finally, Allie shares her opinion on the public school...

Jen Babakhan experienced the painful journey of navigating her mom’s terminal illness — and found God’s comfort and peace along the way. She offers practical and godly insights about discovering joy in sorrow, helping children deal with grief, and anticipating a glorious reunion in Heaven! Get "Disrupted" free with your gift A Godly Perspective on End of Life Decisions -- Find comfort, wisdom, and...

Jesus didn’t tell us to argue someone into the kingdom . . . or to protest our culture into the faith . . . or even to isolate ourselves from those who don’t believe. Pastor Greg Laurie has said we’re not to isolate, but infiltrate. We’re to be salt and light in a culture that needs the hope of the Gospel. Well today on A NEW BEGINNING, Pastor Greg helps us set a course for taking this life-saving...

When your children look back on their lives, what will they remember most about you? Your rules, your advice and your accomplishments — or the relationship you built with them? Mark reflects on how becoming a grandfather changed his perspective on parenting, relationships and the legacy he wants to leave behind. He explains why listening, staying connected and loving your teen unconditionally matt...

Jase recounts how a friend's tense encounter with his neighbors turned into a real-life Clint Eastwood moment, leading to a discussion about choosing between life and death. Zach digs into the disturbing history of eugenics, its connections to Nazi Germany and Planned Parenthood, and the influence he believes those ideas still have on modern culture. The guys connect the rebellion of fallen angels...

What does it take to walk into church for the first time at 45… alone? Retired NBA forward and 2017 champion Matt Barnes, who bunked three spots from Candace on Special Forces, sits down with her to talk about the childhood that shaped him and the faith that found him. Matt grew up in the ’80s around drugs and violence, then moved from San Jose to Sacramento at eight and ran into racism for the fi...

When teens push others away, there’s usually more going on beneath the surface than meets the eye. Whether it’s anger, a need for independence or past hurts, these defensive walls can signal a deep need for connection. In today’s show, Mark sits down with two teens from Heartlight who’ve struggled to let their families truly get close to them. For Joey, growing up adopted left a lasting impact on...