Susie Larson Live

Are you weighed down with the pain and struggle of life, feeling hopeless? With insights from his book Optimisfits: Igniting a Fierce Rebellion Against Hopelessness , Ben Courson inspires us to choose a life of joy amidst even the most difficult circumstances.

Alistair Begg helps listeners understand what it means to Pray Big . Find the full interview here .

Lysa TerKeurst  shares how she found inner strength in  It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered. Find the full interview here .

Lysa TerKeurst  shares how she found inner strength in  It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered. Then Alistair Begg helps listeners understand what it means to Pray Big . Find bonus interview content with Lysa TerKeurst  here . Find bonus interview content with Alistair Begg  here .

Each of us encounter difficult seasons and experiences in life that leave us broken. Jennifer Renee Watson addresses how to find true breakthrough with Christ in our lives from her book Freedom!: The Gutsy Pursuit of Breakthrough and the Life Beyond it.

Counselor and author Andrew Bauman shares what we can learn about ourselves and how to become more whole through an in-depth look at the Parable of the Prodigal Son. Andrew's book is Stumbling Toward Wholeness: How the Love of God Changes Us.

It can be tempting to make ourselves appear strong and in control. But author Alia Joy shares her personal story of how God became real through her weaknesses and struggles. Her book is Glorious Weakness: Discovering God in All We Lack.

God is always present, but sometimes it's hard to notice God's presence in our daily lives. Robert Morgan shares what he's learned about God's nearness and how we can delight in our ever-present God from his book Always Near: 10 Ways to Delight in the Closeness of God.

Dr. Carol Peters-Tanksley offers professional and personal insights into the difficult process of dealing with grief after losing a loved one. She shares her story of losing her husband and how Christians can grieve well from her book The Christian's Journey Through Grief.

Dr. Shane Wood explores the impact and importance of sin which breaks our union with God and the great hope we have through Christ's death and resurrection in his book Between Two Trees: Our Transformation From Death to Life.

Worship artist Meredith Andrews shares her heart and the stories behind her live worship album Faith and Wonder . Find the full interview here .

On this edition of Songs & Stories, worship artist Meredith Andrews shares her heart and the stories behind her live worship album Faith and Wonder . Find bonus interview content here .

Susie shares content from her book Your Powerful Prayers: Reaching the Heart of God with a Bold and Humble Faith,  and we hear from listeners who share stories of answered prayer in their lives.

Thaddeus Williams  teaches professed atheists and he says he's never met a person who truly worships nothing - everyone is worshiping something. In his book Reflect: Becoming Yourself By Mirroring the Greatest Person in History , we learn who we were made to be through worshiping God the Maker.

Evangelist and author Nick Hall discusses revival in the church, denominational unity, and the gift of prayer.

Jesus calls believers to "make disciples of all nations" in Matthew 28:19 . But how do we practically disciple someone in today's world? Author Kandi Gallaty has a passion for discipling women and gives practical tips for carrying out the Great Commission from her book Disciple Her.

1 John 4:18 says that "perfect love casts out fear." But many earnest believers still struggle with fear and anxiety. Dr. Timothy Jennings explores the spiritual and physiological effects of this in his book The God-Shaped Brain: How Changing Your View of God Transforms Your Life.

Pastors Peter and Carolyn Haas from Substance Church share what they've learned from their sermon series Things Above . We explore topics including the myth of Heaven being one long worship service, what we will learn once we arrive there, and why we should live life on Earth with eternity in mind.

Liz Curtis Higgs shares the details of the first Easter from her book Women of Easter: Encounter the Savior with Mary of Bethany, Mary of Nazareth, and Mary Magdalene and encourages listeners to "go and tell" as Jesus encouraged the women at the empty tomb.

It can be daunting to think about the state of the world today, and even difficult to know exactly how to pray. But U.S. Senate Chaplain Barry Black brings hope and inspiration from his book Nothing to Fear: Principles and Prayers to Help You Thrive in a Threatening World

Susie opens the phone lines and callers share Bible verses and worship and praise songs that are ministering to them on the topic of Holy Week.

Worship leader and singer/songwriter Mark Alan Schoolmeesters joins Susie in studio to pause for a time of worship and reflection as we enter the Easter season.

It can be hard to see God's favor in seasons of suffering and hardship, but no matter the circumstances believers have God's favor in their lives. Gary Wilkerson shares about what God's favor is and is not from his book God's Favor: Experiencing the Life God Wants You to Have .

Relationships take work, and we can all create healthier relational habits in our lives. Whether it's working out our insecurities, learning to communicate assertively, or practicing gratitude instead of letting jealousy rule.  Dr. Laurel Shaler shares advice from her book Relational Reset: Unlearning the Habits that Hold You Back .

Susie opens the phone lines and callers share worship and praise songs that are ministering to them. Susie prays for listener requests.