Susie Larson Live

As Christians, we know that Christ should be our main priority. But that is more challenging than we'd like to admit. Lisa Whittle shares what she's learned about truly putting God first in her life from her book, "Jesus Over Everything." Listen to the bonus podcast with Lisa here.

Perhaps you are familiar with the Lord's Prayer found in Matthew 6. Author Addison Bevere explores the important themes of who God is, who we are, and how forgiveness impacts our lives both now and eternally. Addison's book is, "Saints: Becoming More than Christians."

Jesus revolutionized the lives of those who followed Him. What would it look like if we encountered Jesus the way His followers did in the Bible? Dallas and Amanda Jenkins, in their devotional "The Chosen: 40 Days with Jesus," take a unique look into the Gospel story, provide suggestions for prayer, and questions that lead you further in your relationship with Christ. They also dive deep into Season 1 of The Chosen TV series (the first-ever multi-season show about Jesus and #1 highest crowd-funded project of all-time) with Susie and preview what to expect in Season 2 (set to release in early 2021). Click here to view short clips of select Season 1 scenes and to read more about The Chosen TV series.

Maybe you feel weary from the continual barrage of crisis after crisis. Do you worry when bringing up Jesus to others? David Bryant shares important insights into the state of the world and how we must share the hope we have. Read David's blog post on the topic here.

Many hear the call to be bold and share their faith. But how exactly does this look for the believer, especially in the complicated & divisive world we find ourselves in? Lee Strobel and Mark Mittelberg, in their article titled "The Missing Person Your Church Desperately Needs," outline why they believe it is so vital for those in the church to learn how to productively share their faith. They provide simple & practical ways that we as believers can share our faith, how to respond to our increasingly hostile society we find ourselves in, and the importance of "joining the team" to reach the world with who we are and what we're wired to do. Lee and Mark also share about the Lee Strobel Center for Evangelism and Applied Apologetics and how it is so relevant for this topic. You can learn more about this Colorado Christian University program here.

You may have heard of the 5 Love Languages - ways you give and receive love. Did you know that God is fluent in all 5? Author and speaker Dr. Gary Chapman shares examples and real-life stories of how God relates to each of us from his book, "God Speaks Your Love Language."

It's time for a Gospel revival in our world today. But in order for corporate revival to occur, we need to first invite and experience personal revival. Author Tom Phillips shares from his book, "Ignite Your Passion for Jesus: Your Guide to Experience Personal Revival" and prays for listener requests.

Things like denominations, rules, and regulations assigned to a group of believers can often complicate the ultimate message Jesus shared with His followers. That is Love, the first and most important message, and what's needed to bind all Christ followers together. Pastor Joshua Gagnon joins the show once again to talk about how the message of Christianity is often made too complicated. He's also the author of the book we've addressed in past shows, "It's Not Over: Leaving Behind Disappointment and Learning to Dream Again."

We are designed for relationship - with God first, and with other people as well. Author and speaker Maggie Wallem Rowe shares insights on what she's learned about relationships from her book, "This Life We Share: 52 Reflections on Journeying Well with God and Others."

Satan uses fear to steal joy, kill opportunity, and destroy hope. But we see that our favorite Bible heroes achieved results greater than their natural abilities because of bravery that came only from God. Mickey Robinson, in his book "Supernatural Courage," outlines how we can develop spiritual bravery for strength to live a life beyond what's normal.