Ed Stetzer Live

Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying his Father. Could the same be said of us? Ed Stetzer talks with Megan Fate Marshman about her book, Relaxed: Walking with the One Who is Not Worried about a Thing and how we can know peace, purpose, and contentment even amid life's stresses and discouragements on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a li...

We all think we want more control. When our relationships are strained, when the future is uncertain, we think control promises security and peace. The problem is, the more we seek control, the more anxiety it gives us. Ed Stetzer sits down with Sharon Hodde Miller to discuss her book, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave it, the Anxiety it Gives Us and the Real Power God Promises , and the problems...

There’s never been anyone in history as radical as Jesus. As His followers we are called to be like him. We can live as Jesus did – be radical like He was – because as Christians, Jesus lives in  us and wants to live  through us. Ed Stetzer will talk with Greg Stier about his book,  Radical Like Jesus and how we can put into practice the rhythms, activities and act...

Secularism has run rife through many of our cities.  People look to media, politics and the culture for fulfillment.  Ed Stetzer has traveled to London to talk about this issue with Graham Miller and Ben Virgo .  They'll talk about the ways to share the good news with a culture that does not know God on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. ...

How do we get a life of fruitful obedience when we're exhausted, anxious, and busy? Jesus tells and shows us the way in his most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. Ed Stetzer talks with Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales about their Bible study, A Fruitful Life: Discovering Jesus' Invitation in the Sermon on the Mount and how by diving into that sermon, we can explore a life of living and loving as...

Within Roman society, the earliest Christians stood out for the oddness of their beliefs and practices. They worshiped God in strange ways, and practiced religion in a whole new way that would have been viewed as bizarre to other religions at the time.  Ed Stetzer talks with Nijay Gupta about his book, Strange Religion: How the First Christians were Weird, Dangerous and Compelling and how the...

Jesus' life on earth has had the greatest impact on human history than any other.  We see his life and story in the four gospels, but the book of Acts takes us further into him impact.  Ed Stetzer talks with Doug Huffman about his book, The Story of Jesus Continues and the book of Acts and Jesus' story.  They'll also share how studying this book can have a big impact on our own live...

Today’s church finds itself torn between proclaiming the gospel and competing cultural messages.  So how do we live out the gospel, to break through the noise of the culture and really penetrate our communities through word  and deed?  Ed Stetzer talks with Kevin Palau about ways to reach the unchurched around us with the good news that can have a real impact on Ed Stetzer Liv...

As believers, we have received unimaginable grace from the Father. Unfortunately, we often separate our spiritual life from our everyday lives. Ed Stetzer talks with Jessup University President John Jackson about how we can partner with the Holy Spirit to step into the fullness of all God and unleash the redemptive presence of Jesus in our homes, workplaces and communities on Ed Stetzer Live . &nb...

Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart - right out of the church. Ed Stetzer talks with Brad Edwards about his book, The Reason for Church: Why the Body of Christ still matters in an age of Anxiety, Division and Radical Individualism , and...

Work matters to God.  Whether you’re a parent, a bus driver, an artist, a doctor or an engineer – God cares about your work.  Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Peter Jacobs and Jessica Tanoesoedibjo in Indonesia about the work they do in the marketplace and how all of our work can be used for God's glory on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.&nbs...

Do you ever wonder what it's like to be on mission for your faith in a land across the world?  Ed Stetzer has traveled to Indonesia and is talking with pastors Michael Chrisdion and Tezar Putra who are reaching the region for Christ on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click  here . To learn more about Ed Stetzer, click  here...

Grace is one of the most important concepts in Christianity, and it’s also one of the most misunderstood, misapplied, and most abused. But when we encounter the grace of Jesus it can dramatically alter our lives.  Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Joby   Martin about his book, Run Over by the Grace Train and the incomparable gift of God's grace and how to receive it in a powerful and li...

Many of us long to make a meaningful impact for Christ in our communities but feel inadequate, awkward, and afraid of accidentally causing offense. How can we communicate the life-giving invitation of Jesus in a better way?  Ed Stetzer talks with Derwin Gray about his book, Lit Up for Love and how to share the gospel with authenticity, to become a beacon of light in a world desperate for love...

Have you ever found your mind wandering when you've tried to pray?  Or maybe you've felt like you didn't know the "right" words to say to God?  Ed Stetzer talks with Kyle Strobel about his book, Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul and about how you can fearlessly draw near to God by just being honest with Him. Through this, you can experience being fully...

A lot of Christians ask whether we're living in the end times.  Max Lucado  believes God wants us to be prepared, not scared; informed, not intimidated.  Ed Stetzer talks with Max about his book   What Happens Next: A Traveler's Guide Through the End of This Age  and what the Bible says about heaven's timeline that will empower you to face the future with faith and ho...

God has created us uniquely to not only enjoy beauty, but to also create the beautiful. Ed Stetzer talks with pastor and theologian Matthew Capps about his book, Drawn by Beauty: Awe and Wonder in the Christian Life and the way our spirits are formed by God through the beautiful experiences that He offers. By taking in the  wondrous beauty of God's creation, we can appreciate His divine prese...

The church has been in confusing times before and, fortunately, the early Christians left us a rope to help us find our way home.  Ed Stetzer talks with Glenn Packiam about his book, What's a Christian Anyway? and the power of The Nicene Creed.  The Creed, born in an ancient time of controversy, confusion, and disunity much like today, is not just a statement of beliefs, but is a path to...

When tragedy strikes, it's hard to know how to move forward.  Many families grieve the loss of loved ones, broken relationships, or feeling alone due in their difficult circumstances.  Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor John Onwuchekwa about the We Go On Tour and how we can trust God amidst life's hardships and draw strength from our faith to move forward on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer...

Some of us feel that we fall into the same destructive patterns over and over again.  No matter how hard we try to break the cycle, we keep arriving back at the same broken point.  Ed Stetzer talks with Tori Hope Petersen about her book, Breaking the Patterns that Break You and ways that we can break free from destructive personal, relational and generational patterns that hurt us... And...

Have you ever wondered what God's purpose is for you in living out your faith?  Do you have a passion to carry it out?  Ed Stetzer talks with Hannah Gronowski Barnett, CEO of Generation Distinct , about how to ignite your soul for God's purpose and how that can radically transform lives on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click he...

The chief reason we exist is to glorify and enjoy God. But for many, God remains a vague idea or a super-sized projection of ourselves into the sky.  Ed Stetzer sits down with Biola's  Thaddeus Williams to talk about his book, Revering God and how apologetics, church history, Scripture and the world around us, can deepen our understanding and enjoyment of God on Ed Stetzer Live . &n...

The Jesus Movement has made a big impact on the church back in the 70's and it's impact is still being felt today.  Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Brian Brodersen about how the Movement impacted his ministry.  They'll also talk about how we can know what God's call is for us on our own lives on Ed Stetzer Live .     Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program. ...

The spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting is not a common practice for many Christians today.  But this Scripture-ordained practice can help us humble ourselves before God.  Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Ronnie Floyd about his book, The Supernatural Power of Prayer and Fasting and how the discipline can help us draw closer to God, making room for Him to speak and act in our lives on...

In 1947, a Bedouin shepherd stumbled upon a remarkable discovery in the Judaean Desert – the first of the Dead Sea Scrolls . Over the next decade, this chance finding would lead to the unearthing of thousands of manuscript fragments from 11 caves near the ancient site of Qumran, dating back two millennia.  These fragile parchments, include the oldest known copies of the Hebrew Bible and...