Susie Larson Live

Speaker and  founder of Real Life Women's Conference Shantel Dudley shares her heartbreaking story of abuse and neglect in her childhood. She also talks about how when she cried out to God and started to walk with Him, He led her on journey of healing and forgiveness she couldn't imagine. 

Author and theologian Tim Challies  talks about his book, " Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God ." He tells the story of losing his oldest son Nick and vulnerably shares about his experience in grief, what he learned about God and the ways he saw God show up. 

Pastor, Counselor and Spiritual Director  Pamela Nelson  joins Susie to talk about the indescribable peace of God. She tells a story of how God gave her peace in the midst of a storm in her life and used it to spur curiosity in her co-worker. They spend time praying for listeners and also unpack Psalm 46 .

Author Gary Thomas shares from his book " Making Your Marriage a Fortress: Strengthening Your Marriage to Withstand Life's Storms ." He shares stories from marriages that will encourage and inspire you to do the work to fortify your marriage and relationships.

Ivelisse Page is a young and vibrant wife and mother of four. She is also a stage 4 colon cancer survivor. She shares her story that begins with her family history of colon cancer, decision to not treat with chemotherapy and radiation, the fight for her mind, and eventual healing. " I Will Have No Fear Prayer " *Originally aired May 17, 2022*

You have experienced hard things in life – probably even just in the last 2 years! Dr. Dan Allender helps up process our hurts and find healing and a deeper understanding of our God-given purpose, from his book, "Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling." *Originally aired March 7, 2022*

Who you are as a Christ-follower should impact every aspect of your life. But sometimes we forget this truth. Author and leader Addison Bevere shares reminders of biblical identity from his book, "Saints: Becoming More Than Christians." *Originally aired February 23, 2022*

Are you worn out or tired, trying to measure up and be "enough"? Author and artist Ruth Chou Simons offers respite and a reminder of God's abundant grace, from her book "When Strivings Cease: Replacing the Gospel of Self-Improvement with the Gospel of Life-Transforming Grace." *Originally aired January 31, 2022*

Prison Fellowship   Vice President of Program Design and Evaluation Jesse Wiese shares his own story of serving seven and half years in prison for an attempted bank robbery. He talks about how he got involved with Prison Fellowship while in prison and how his experience after serving his time influences his work today. 

Pastor Alan Wright joins guest host Thann Bennett to share from his book " The Power to Bless: How to Speak Life and Empower the People You Love ." He talks about how we cannot earn blessing, that God has already blessed us and we can live out of that blessing.

Emmanuel Christian Center Pastor Nate Ruch shares from his sermon " A Praying House ." He says without a prayer connection to God, your life is missing what  makes it special, your family is missing what will hold it together,  our Church is missing what makes church special, parents are raising their kids alone.

Guest host Thann Bennett welcomes his wife, Brooke Bennett, to talk about how God has been leading them, specifically in the last few years. They tell their story of how God's put on Brooke's heart to foster newborn babies and the process their family went through to make that a reality. Brooke mentions:   Fields of the Fatherless  /  Heart Gallery of America

Pastor and author Tyler Staton shared from his book " Praying Like Monks, Living Like Fools: An Invitation to the Wonder and Mystery of Prayer ." The  invitation is to an ordinary yet radical way of life, using historic Christian practices as both inspiring vision and practical instruction for how to encounter the wondrous, mysterious, living God through prayer.

Susie Larson talks about the importance of having an eternal perspective as we look back at our past, at our current day and into our future. She pulls from the account of Abraham following where God leads , the Israelites wanting to return to Egypt , and more.

Author Erica Wiggenhorn talks about her book " An Unexpected Revival: Experiencing God's Goodness through Disappointment and Doubt- An 8-week Bible Study of Ezekiel ." She shares about how her study of the book of Ezekiel helped her to learn and experience God's affection for her.

What is your favorite attribute of God? Maybe it's His love, faithfulness, holiness, or patience. Bible scholar Dr. Michael Rydelnik shares about some Hebrew names of God, Jewish holidays , and answers listener questions about the value of our life on Earth, God's purpose for and view of angels, and more. His book is "50 Most Important Bible Questions."

Pastor and author Sharon Hodde Miller shares from her book " The Cost of Control: Why We Crave It, the Anxiety It Gives Us, and the Real Power God Promises ". She talks about how to discover the real power God has given us in Christ, to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives.

Policy expert and author  Thann Bennett  gives an update on what's happening and how God is moving in his life and then gives an update on what's happening on Capitol Hill leading up to the election. Thann's book is  "My Fame, His Fame: Aiming Your Life and Influence Toward the Glory of God."

Pastor and author  Mike Novotny  talks about his book " What's Big Starts Small: 6 Ways to Grow Great Faith ". He shares the six forces working against you--threats to your faith--trying to keep you from flourishing in your relationship with God.

Traditional and functional medicine doctor  Dr. Jill Carnahan  talks about methylation, what it is and what it does. She also answers listener questions about dealing with health issues in children, MARCoNS, ADHD, SIBO, and more.

Kare-11 anchor, Julie Nelson , and Treehouse Youth Associate, Destiny Maxwell, talk about the staggering decline in teen mental health in recent years. They share about how TreeHouse is working to end hopelessness among teens by serving teens and families. TreeHouse wants every teen to know these truths: I am lovable, capable and worthwhile; I am loved without strings and never alone; I have a fut...

Pastor and author Max Lucado shares from his book " Help Is Here: Finding Fresh Strength and Purpose in the Power of the Holy Spirit ". He talks about his own story of working out of his own strength and rediscovering the strength found in the Holy Spirit.  

Our God speaks, but it can be so hard to know if we are hearing from Him. Author and Pastor Pete Greig offers practical, biblical insights from his book, "How to Hear God: A Simple Guide for Normal People."  For more information about the Lectio 365 app, click here.  *Originally aired February 28, 2022* We hope you enjoy our Fall Fundraiser Bonus Podcast! If you love listening to Susie Larson Live...

Dr. Saundra Dalton-Smith shares from her book " Sacred Rest: Recover Your Life, Renew Your Energy, Restore Your Sanity ." She talks about how to identify physical, mental, emotional, social, spiritual and sensory fatigue and ways to find rest in each area.  *Originally aired July 7, 2022* We hope you enjoy our Fall Fundraiser Bonus Podcast! If you love listening to Susie Larson Live, consider supp...

You've prayed for the impossible to happen…and you're still waiting. But this time is not being wasted – God is working in you! Author and Pastor Mark Batterson shares his own experience of spiritual growth through trials and waiting on God, from his book, "Draw the Circle: The 40 Day Prayer Challenge."   *Originally aired May 4, 2022*