Susie Larson Live

Sarah Mae experienced many traumas as a young girl, from living with an alcoholic mother to being pressured by her family into an abortion at 16. But in her book "[amazon text=The Complicated Heart: Loving Even When It Hurts &asin=1462796982]," she shares how God redeemed her broken heart and brought forgiveness and healing.

When life hits you hard, it's easy to focus on your struggles and become negative. Pastor and author Deforest B. Soaries Jr. wrote the book "Say Yes When Life Says No;" he shares how to shift your perspective to see obstacles as opportunities for blessing.

In this age of polarization, we tend to attack or avoid those who are different than us. Dan White Jr. says we can show love to everyone we meet using Jesus as our example. His book is "Love Over Fear: Facing Monsters, Befriending Enemies and Healing Our Polarized World."

Many people don't know how to process grief and have unresolved grief as a result. Susie talks with her sister Kris Hall, who shares her journey of losing her husband to cancer and learning how God provides peace and hope in the midst of pain and grief.

Author and Crystal Peaks Youth Ranch co-founder Kim Meeder shares incredible stories of God working through His people from her book "Encountering Our Wild God: Ways to Experience His Untamable Presence Every Day."

Many people allow themselves to be defined by their circumstances, weaknesses, and failures. This is the theme of the new major motion picture Overcomer. Chris Fabry wrote the novelization of this film and he shares about learning to define ourselves only by what God says about us.

Andrew Bauman and his wife Christy have walked through the pain of losing a child. Susie talked with Andrew about their journey and the things God taught him in the hardest seasons of his life. Andrew and Christy's book is "A Brave Lament: For Those Who Know Death."

Godly men often feel out of place in the Kingdom and the world. Susie discusses this with author and speaker Stephen Mansfield, who examines what true Biblical manhood is and how men can cultivate the life God designed them for. Stephen's book is "Building Your Band of Brothers."

There is a spiritual battle going on for our souls, and the Enemy lobs attacks at God's children. But we are not left defenseless. Susie shares verses and songs that we can take into spiritual battles. Listeners share victory stories and receive prayer.

Authors and counselors Chris Coursey and Marcus Wagner make the case for building a stronger marriage through joy, from their book "The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages: How 15 Minutes a Day Will Help You Stay in Love."