Ed Stetzer Live

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...

The homelessness crisis is growing across the U.S. The government's solution is finding housing, but the problem is often much bigger than that. Many experiencing homelessness have other problems, like addiction, mental illness, job loss or loss of community. Ed Stetzer  sits down with Citygate Network President and CEO  Tom DeVries  to talk about this problem and the ways Christian...

The holidays are a great time to kick back and relax and spend time with family and friends.  One of the ways we do this is through movies.  Ed Stetzer talks with Oxford's Jonathan Brant about how we can see our faith play out in some of the movies we're watching, whether they be Christian-themed films or Christmas movies on Ed Stetzer Live .    Ed Stetzer Live is a listener su...

Christmas celebrations can be one of the best times to talk about faith to our non-believing friends.  But those conversations make most of us a little nervous.  Where do you start?  Ed Stetzer talks with North American Mission Board's Tim Dowdy about how to evangelize this Christmas.  It could be one of the best gifts you bring to your friends this season on Ed Stetzer Live ....

Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the most widely read Christian writers of the twentieth century. Each Sunday, his writings are referenced in sermons and study groups around the world. Ed Stetzer talks with Matthew Kirkpatrick about his book, Bonhoeffer for the Church: An Introduction and his writings on topics like worship, prayer, confession and evangelism, that affect all of us in our daily lives...

Apologetics is a distinct but inseparable part of evangelism.  While evangelism focuses on the presentation of the gospel, apologetics focuses on answering objections to the gospel.  Ed Stetzer talks with OCCA's Charlie Styles about how apologetics can help develop an intellectual and reasonable examination of the Christian message and strengthen the faith of Christians as they spread the good new...

It's easy to get wrapped up in a flurry of Christmas activities this time of year.... forgetting Jesus, who is at the center of it all.  Ed Stetzer talks with author Daniel Darling about his book, The Characters of Christmas and the real life people in the Christmas story, from the angels and shepherds to Herod and Jesus himself.  He says digging into the Christmas story with fresh eyes during thi...

We all have questions about eternity and what happens when we die.  Have you ever wondered,  Is heaven really real?  or  What does heaven look like?  or, most importantly,  How do I get there?   Ed Stetzer  talks with Sheila Walsh about her book, "The Hope of Heaven " and the biblical picture of our eternal future and how you can have confidence in that on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a...

Jesus mentions the importance of visiting people who are in prison.  More than one million people are imprisoned in the U.S. today.  Ed Stetzer talks with Prison Fellowship President and CEO Heather Rice-Minus about how we as Christians can engage the church beyond the prison walls on Ed Stetzer Live .   Ed Stetzer Live is a listener supported program.  To donate, click here. To learn more about E...

In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers".  But if you look around today, it can feel like nearly everyone is fighting... even within the church.    Ed Stetzer talks with National Association of Evangelicals President Walter Kim about how we can have difficult conversations with people we disagree with.  Through that, we can  build bridges that matter eternally for the...

The political rhetoric in our country has gotten more and more divisive.  Political conversations are dividing friends, and even family members.  Ed Stetzer talks with Denise Gitsham about her book, "Politics for People who Hate Politics" and the remedy Christians can bring to this dark political reality.  We'll discuss ways to engage in politics God's way... with His countercultural love, integri...

The pain of church hurt is real. But so is the hope of healing. Pastor Joe Dobbins has helped thousands of people move from anger, distrust and heartache to safely reignite their participation in their faith and church. Ed Stetzer sits down with him to talk about his book, "Hope After Church Hurt: How to Heal, Reengage and Rediscover God's Heart for You" and how to move forward in your faith when...

It's normal for Christians to have questions or doubts at some point in their faith journey.    Ed Stetzer talks with Wheaton College President Dr. Phil Ryken about the men and women of the Bible who walked through their own seasons of faith and doubt.  They'll talk about his book, "I Have My Doubts: How God Can Use Your Uncertainty to Reawaken Your Faith" and how we can renew our faith in God eve...