Ed Stetzer Live

Every man is being shaped by some kind of wisdom. The key question is–what type of wisdom is guiding us? Scripture doesn't suggest every form of wisdom produces a better, more flourishing life. In fact, it warns us of the opposite condition.  Ed Stetzer talks with John Simons about his book, The Man You Were Meant to Be and how we can find the path of true wisdom and the calling to Chri...

Our complex and rapidly changing world has given many Gen-Zers unique questions about life and God. Church methodologies that worked for past generations often miss their mark with this one. Ed Stetzer talks with Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox about her book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know about God and how we can connect with this generation with meaningful conversations and deeper connections and d...

Every believer who's come to faith in Jesus, was brought into God's family because someone shared the gospel with them.   Jesus has called us to share his good news, but sometimes we don't know where to start.  Ed Stetzer talks with Jonathan Dodson about his book, Witness: Loving Your Church by Sharing the Gospel and how we can proclaim the gospel, speaking into the lives of the peo...

The Bible calls Jesus the friend of sinners, but it's hard to imagine what friendship with Jesus really looks like. We so often don't even know how to do friendship with the people around us, so how are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? Ed Stetzer talks with Jared C. Wilson about his book, Friendship with the Friend of Sinners: The Remarkable Possibility of Clos...

Singleness is often viewed as a “plan B” by our culture and the church, and sometimes even by single people who feel they’re missing out on their “happy ever after”.   But what if we could reframe the conversation around singleness?  Ed Stetzer talks with Dani elle  Treweek about her book, Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance o...

What does it mean for the Lord to shine his face upon us... especially when some  Christians are wrestling with their faith?  Ed Stetzer talks with Aimee Byrd about her book, Saving Face: Finding Myself, God and One Another Outside a Defaced Church and how we can find what personal message God has to reveal to us.  In seeking the presence of Christ in our own reflections, we may fin...

Younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities? Ed Stetzer  talks with Bryan Chapell about his book, The Multigenerational Church Crisis: Why We Don't Understand Each Other and How to Unite in Mission and h...

Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and co-founding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God.  Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and author Matt Smethurst about his book, Tim Ke...

Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and cofounding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God.  Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and author Matt Smethurst about his book, Tim Kel...

In today's culture, we have a desire to move from being lonely and disconnected in our relationships to being seen, known, and fully loved. Ed Stetzer talks with Erin Moniz about her book, Knowing and Being Known: Hope for All Our Intimate Relationships and how to transform our relationships with friends and family and how by knowing that we are loved by God is to know our identity in Christ on Ed...

Jesus tells us in Matthew to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength." But how do we love God with our mind? Ed Stetzer talks with A.J. Swoboda about his book, A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone , and how we can develop the discipline of teachability. With the right mindset, we can learn from even the most unexpec...

Christian disaster relief groups are bringing food, water and supplies, but also emotional and spiritual support to the flood survivors in Texas.  The mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a devastating disaster.  Ed Stetzer talks with Edward Graham , COO of Samaritan's Purse about the practical and spiritual help that the mission provides in a time of dire need.  They'll...

Somewhere along the way, some of us may stop following our heart and start listening to the lies and discouragement that can take residence in our minds.  Thoughts of failure or that you're not good enough... those thoughts often popping up when life gets tough.  Ed Stetzer talks with Heather Thompson Day about her book, What if I'm Wrong?: Navigaing the Waves of Fear and Failure and how...

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...