Ed Stetzer Live

Celebrating the Faith Heritage in Black History

Sat, 28 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

There is power in learning the faith heritage of believers. It helps us respond to the gospel's call to live with grace and purpose. Ed Stetzer talks with Bryan Loritts about his book, Grace to Overcome: 31 Devotions on God's Work through Black History and his personal spiritual and historical journey through Black history and its links to the profound narratives of the Bible that has helped shape his faith and can help us shape ours on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How to Stay Friends When You Disagree

Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

Whether its politics, religion, or culture, or the more everyday issues of normal life, it feels like people's opinions are becoming more polarized than ever. Often we enter disagreements feeling that we have to win or we avoid them altogether. Ed Stetzer talks with Gavin Ortlund about his book, The Art of Disagreeing: How to Keep Calm and Stay Friends in Hard Conversations and Jesus’ example of courage and kindness, that can give us a framework for engaging in intense disagreements with a love that furthers instead of hinders relationships on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Reflecting Christ's Love in Your Marriage and Relationships

Sat, 14 Feb 2026 06:00:00 +0000

It's Valentine's Day weekend and we're talking love, relationships and marriage. Ed Stetzer talks with Biola's Chris Grace and Alisa Grace about what you can do to grow your relationship and the work they do at the Biola Center for Marriage and Relationships that can help you build healthy marriages and relationships that reflect Christ's love for the church on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Celebrating Black History Month and God's Beautiful Design

Sat, 07 Feb 2026 17:23:02 +0000

Stories about heroes of the faith, whether they're people in the Bible, or other more modern-day believers, can be such an encouragement in our walk with God. In honor of Black History Month, Trillia Newbell sits down with Living by Faith producer, Karen Hendren, to talk about her book, Celebrating Around the Table and the accomplishments and adversities of twelve noteworthy African American believers. Learning their stories can be an inspiration as we create our own story on Living by Faith.

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Experiencing Victory through Suffering

Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:00:14 +0000

One thing is certain in this life: We will all experience hardship and pain. But with God as our caring Father, we can also be certain that our pain presents opportunities to shape us for a glory beyond imagination. Ed Stetzer talks with Clay Jones about his book, How Does God Use Suffering for Our Good? and how when we learn why God allows suffering, our pain is given meaning, and that can help us live with purpose and hope even as we suffer today on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Memorizing Scripture Like They Did in Bible Times

Sat, 24 Jan 2026 16:00:28 +0000

In ancient times, people of faith knew scripture by heart. But today, for many of us, it can seem almost impossible to memorize bible verses. Ed Stetzer talks with Kenneth Berding about his book, The Bible by Heart: The Bible's Own Method for Scripture Memory and habits you can develop to internalize entire passages of scripture, the same way people did in Bible times. In learning how to give God's word a permanent place in your life, you'll be able to draw upon its wisdom whenever you need it on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Christianity in the Culture

Sat, 17 Jan 2026 19:00:45 +0000

A recent Gallup Poll found that about half of Americans say religion is not an important part of their daily life. But other surveys show a surge in Christianity, particularly among younger generations like Millennials and Gen Z. Ed Stetzer talks with Christianity Today President and CEO Dr. Nicole Martin about her book, Nailing It: Why Successful Leadership Demands Suffering and Surrender and what we can glean to encourage us as we share our faith in our communities on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Building Your Family through Adoption

Sat, 10 Jan 2026 17:37:56 +0000

Have you ever considered building your family the way God builds his? Adoption is not only a response to the needs of children who don’t have a family, but also a profound picture of God’s love for all the children he has adopted into his family. Ed Stetzer talks with Andrew Hopper about his book, Chosen: Building Your Family the Way God Builds His and the adoption of believers as children of God and links that to the privilege of adopting and fostering children into their own families on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Jesus People Movement and Revival

Sat, 03 Jan 2026 18:00:54 +0000

For so many people leading the church today, the first seeds of their faith were planted in the Jesus People Movement. Ed Stetzer talks with Andrew MacDonald and Larry Eskridge about how the Jesus People Movement impacted their ministry. He'll also talk about how we can know what God's call is for us on our own lives on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Revisiting John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress

Sat, 27 Dec 2025 18:00:40 +0000

John Bunyan's The Pilgrim's Progress is widely regarded as one of the most significant works of Protestant literature. It's been translated into over 200 languages and was once only second to the Bible in popularity. Ed Stetzer talks with Andy Draycott about his book, Into the Pilgrimverse, that has transformed this 17th century classic into a modern-day journey delving into issues like biblical fidelity, missions, gender, race and sexuality in this spiritual classic on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Challenges Facing Christians in a Post-Christian World

Sat, 20 Dec 2025 18:30:00 +0000

For skeptics and unbelievers, the idea that the Christian Church has an "image problem" doesn't quite capture it. For defenders of the faith, it's important to be able to recognize the good and bad in the church's history and be inspired to live aligned with Christ. Ed Stetzer talks with John Dickson about his book, Bullies and Saints: An Honest Look at the Good and Evil of Christian History and the challenges facing Christians today in a world that sometimes disregards God. They'll talk about the trials and the hope for the church on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How the Mind Interacts with Life's Existential Questions

Sat, 13 Dec 2025 06:00:00 +0000

Who are we when we are stripped down to our very essence? How do we not only survive but find joy and peace in a world that is full of suffering and disappointment? Ed Stetzer talks with World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud about his devotional, To Know Him: A 90-Day Invitation to Come to God as You Are on the mystery of the human mind and how it interacts with these existential questions. In exploring these questions we can know that when we seek God, we will be found on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Finding Peace and Joy as We Prepare for Christmas

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:30:06 +0000

In a season that is busy and bustling, there is a quieter truth that we too often miss in the mayhem. God is in our midst. God is with us. The greatest gift. And the source of all our joy. Ed Stetzer talks with Sheila Walsh about her new book, The Little Drummer Girl and ways you can reactivate your wonder and find grace, peace and hope in this Christmas season on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Finding Peace and Joy as We Prepare for Christmas

Tue, 09 Dec 2025 00:30:06 +0000

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Finding Peace and Joy as We Prepare for Christmas

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:30:03 +0000

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Finding Peace and Joy as We Prepare for Christmas

Sat, 06 Dec 2025 23:30:03 +0000

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Why We Should Go to Church

Sat, 29 Nov 2025 19:00:06 +0000

After waves of disillusionment, political divides, and church hurt, some people wonder whether it's worth investing in the church. For others, after COVID it's become easier to just watch church online. Ed Stetzer talks with Carmen Joy Imes about her book, Becoming God's Family: Why the Church still Matters and God's presence in the gatherings of believers throughout the Bible. When God's people gather together, God shows up. That's reason enough to reconnect or dig deeper into your church community on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:00:04 +0000

C.S. Lewis dedicated his book, The Screwtape Letters, to his friend J.R.R. Tolkien, and Tolkien dedicated his Lord of the Rings to the Inklings, the Oxford literary group they were both a part of. These two literary giants formed a friendship that changed the world, and each other. Ed Stetzer talks with playwright, Dean Batali, whose play, Lewis and Tolkien, explores their friendship and the eternal themes that defined their work: faith, myth, sacrifice, and the power of story on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Friendship of C.S. Lewis and J.R.R. Tolkien

Sat, 22 Nov 2025 22:00:03 +0000

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Seeing Ourselves through God's Eyes

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:00:07 +0000

We all carry wounds from the words and actions of others, but it's important to remember how our Creator sees us. Instead of dwelling on images of our pain, we need to look into a God-centered mirror that reflects the way He sees us. Ed Stetzer talks with JP Foster and Matt Williams about their book, Finding Freedom in Jesus and how learning to see ourselves through our Heavenly Father's eyes, can change everything on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Seeing Ourselves through God's Eyes

Sat, 15 Nov 2025 20:00:06 +0000

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Learning to Hear Who God Says You Are

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:30:03 +0000

Whether we wrestle with anxiety, harmful thoughts about ourselves, or mental spirals that hold us back from spiritual growth and healthy relationships, many of us wish we could control our thoughts.... rather than let them control us. So how do we get out of that cycle? Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Kyle Idleman about his book, Every Thought Captive and how to identify the patterns that are hurting us and take every thought captive, to embrace the full life God has designed you for on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Learning to Hear Who God Says You Are

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 19:30:02 +0000

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How to be Formed to Look Like Christ

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:30:05 +0000

You are being formed. The only question is what is forming you? God's invitation to his people is to be formed by fellowship... fellowship with God and with one another. Ed Stetzer talks with Kyle Worley about his book, Formed for Fellowship, and how we can be shaped, changed and formed every day to look more like Christ in this world that we live in on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How to be Formed to Look Like Christ

Sat, 01 Nov 2025 17:30:05 +0000

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Exploring Muslim Beliefs about Jesus

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:30:02 +0000

Muslims and Christians both love Jesus. but the Jesus of Islam points down a different road to that of Christianity. The Muslim Jesus wants you to be a better person by walking a road of passionate devotion to God; the Christian Jesus wants you to be a whole new person by joining him on a road to crucifixion and resurrection. Ed Stetzer talks with Richard Shumack about his book, Jesus through Muslim Eyes and the different beliefs about who Jesus is between the two faiths and how that impacts Muslim-Christian relationships on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Exploring Muslim Beliefs about Jesus

Sat, 25 Oct 2025 18:30:02 +0000

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God's Miracles are Everywhere!

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:00:02 +0000

Have you ever considered yourself one of God's miracles? Your fingerprint, your voice, your thoughts, feelings and talents combined... are unlike anyone else’s. Most of us take everyday miracles for granted, including the one that stare back at us in the mirror. Ed Stetzer talks with Mark Batterson about his book, A Million Little Miracles and how we can turn those everyday miracles into gratitude. By turning our attention from ourselves to God, we can find God's miracles all around us on Ed Stetzer Live.

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God's Miracles are Everywhere!

Sat, 18 Oct 2025 21:00:02 +0000

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Developing a Rich Relationship with God

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:30:03 +0000

Do you ever feel spiritually stuck? What if intimacy with God doesn't begin with us knocking at God's door but with God knocking down ours? Ed Stetzer talks with Hobby Lobby's Mart Green about his book, Learning to be Loved: The Everyday Believer's God to a Rich Relationship with God and how our spiritual growth starts with our receiving. They'll talk about how intimacy with God is not dependent on our connecting with him, but on all the ways he is constantly connecting with us on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Developing a Rich Relationship with God

Sat, 11 Oct 2025 17:30:02 +0000

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Reigniting Your Walk with God

Sat, 27 Sep 2025 19:00:02 +0000

With the demands of jobs, relationships, parenthood, paying bills, and church activities, many of us find ourselves sleepwalking through life, scarcely paying attention to our connection to the God who created us. But there is a better way. Ed Stetzer talks to pastor, speaker and author Matt Chandler about his book, Awake and Alive: A 30 Day Challenge to Revive Your Faith and ways to wake up and revitalize your spiritual life. A life filled with purpose, passion, and awareness of God's works in and around you on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Finding Real Wisdom in Our Walk with God

Sat, 20 Sep 2025 18:00:02 +0000

Every man is being shaped by some kind of wisdom. The key question is–what type of wisdom is guiding us? Scripture doesn't suggest every form of wisdom produces a better, more flourishing life. In fact, it warns us of the opposite condition. Ed Stetzer talks with John Simons about his book, The Man You Were Meant to Be and how we can find the path of true wisdom and the calling to Christ, as we learn his ways and surrender our lives to God on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Connecting with Gen Z about God

Sat, 13 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Our complex and rapidly changing world has given many Gen-Zers unique questions about life and God. Church methodologies that worked for past generations often miss their mark with this one. Ed Stetzer talks with Gen Z expert Tanita Maddox about her book, What Gen Z Really Wants to Know about God and how we can connect with this generation with meaningful conversations and deeper connections and disciple them toward a vibrant, sustainable faith on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Speaking the Gospel into the Lives of People We Meet

Sat, 06 Sep 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Every believer who's come to faith in Jesus, was brought into God's family because someone shared the gospel with them. Jesus has called us to share his good news, but sometimes we don't know where to start. Ed Stetzer talks with Jonathan Dodson about his book, Witness: Loving Your Church by Sharing the Gospel and how we can proclaim the gospel, speaking into the lives of the people we meet. In doing this, we can enjoy the privilege as the church in sharing God's amazing news on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How to be a Friend of Jesus

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

The Bible calls Jesus the friend of sinners, but it's hard to imagine what friendship with Jesus really looks like. We so often don't even know how to do friendship with the people around us, so how are we supposed to feel that close to a holy, perfect, and invisible God? Ed Stetzer talks with Jared C. Wilson about his book, Friendship with the Friend of Sinners: The Remarkable Possibility of Closeness with Christ and how we can see Jesus as the real person and experience true friendship with him on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Reframing the Conversation on Singleness

Sat, 23 Aug 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Singleness is often viewed as a “plan B” by our culture and the church, and sometimes even by single people who feel they’re missing out on their “happy ever after”. But what if we could reframe the conversation around singleness? Ed Stetzer talks with Danielle Treweek about her book, Single Ever After: A Biblical Vision for the Significance of Singleness and the biblical significance of singleness, and how both marriage and singleness serve as unique signposts to our eternal future on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Seeking the Face of God

Sat, 16 Aug 2025 17:00:00 +0000

What does it mean for the Lord to shine his face upon us... especially when some Christians are wrestling with their faith? Ed Stetzer talks with Aimee Byrd about her book, Saving Face: Finding Myself, God and One Another Outside a Defaced Church and how we can find what personal message God has to reveal to us. In seeking the presence of Christ in our own reflections, we may find a deeper relationship with our creator on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Uniting the Generations in the Church

Sat, 09 Aug 2025 05:00:23 +0000

Younger and older believers don’t always see eye to eye! But imagine what could be accomplished in the name of Christ if we could better understand each other and turn that understanding into shared purpose and aligned priorities? Ed Stetzer talks with Bryan Chapell about his book, The Multigenerational Church Crisis: Why We Don't Understand Each Other and How to Unite in Mission and how we can open the lines of communication, appreciate the experiences that shaped each generation in your church, and unite in one mission to impact your community and the world on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Wisdom of Tim Keller

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 13:00:04 +0000

Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and co-founding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and author Matt Smethurst about his book, Tim Keller on the Christian Life, and the lessons we can draw from Tim's teaching that will strengthen us in our walk with Christ on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Wisdom of Tim Keller

Sat, 02 Aug 2025 18:00:03 +0000

Pastor Tim Keller built a lasting legacy in Christian ministry, planting Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and cofounding the Gospel Coalition. Tim went on to be with the Lord in 2023, but he built a legacy with his teaching on topics ranging from prayer, to suffering, friendship and intimacy with God. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor and author Matt Smethurst about his book, Tim Keller on the Christian Life: The Transforming Power of the Gospel and the lessons we can draw from Tim's teaching that will strengthen us in our walk with Christ on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Being Seen, Known and Fully Loved

Sat, 26 Jul 2025 18:00:02 +0000

In today's culture, we have a desire to move from being lonely and disconnected in our relationships to being seen, known, and fully loved. Ed Stetzer talks with Erin Moniz about her book, Knowing and Being Known: Hope for All Our Intimate Relationships and how to transform our relationships with friends and family and how by knowing that we are loved by God is to know our identity in Christ on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Learning to Love God with Your Mind

Sat, 19 Jul 2025 18:00:00 +0000

Jesus tells us in Matthew to "love the Lord your God with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength." But how do we love God with our mind? Ed Stetzer talks with A.J. Swoboda about his book, A Teachable Spirit: The Virtue of Learning from Strangers, Enemies, and Absolutely Anyone, and how we can develop the discipline of teachability. With the right mindset, we can learn from even the most unexpected places on Ed Stetzer Live.

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On Mission amid Texas Flood Disaster

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Christian disaster relief groups are bringing food, water and supplies, but also emotional and spiritual support to the flood survivors in Texas. The mission is to be the hands and feet of Jesus in a devastating disaster. Ed Stetzer talks with Edward Graham, COO of Samaritan's Purse about the practical and spiritual help that the mission provides in a time of dire need. They'll also talk about ways you can help too, on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Fulfilling Your Purpose, Even When it's Hard

Sat, 05 Jul 2025 17:00:00 +0000

Somewhere along the way, some of us may stop following our heart and start listening to the lies and discouragement that can take residence in our minds. Thoughts of failure or that you're not good enough... those thoughts often popping up when life gets tough. Ed Stetzer talks with Heather Thompson Day about her book, What if I'm Wrong?: Navigaing the Waves of Fear and Failure and how what's hardest to accomplish may be our greatest area of passion and purpose.... And how with our reliance on God, we can find fulfillment in everything we do, from work, to rest and our relationships on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Shaking Off Anxiety and Finding Peace Amid Life's Stresses

Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:00:00 +0000

Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere other than where he was, trusting and obeying his Father. Could the same be said of us? Ed Stetzer talks with Megan Fate Marshman about her book, Relaxed: Walking with the One Who is Not Worried about a Thing and how we can know peace, purpose, and contentment even amid life's stresses and discouragements on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Releasing Control to Christ

Sat, 21 Jun 2025 04:00:00 +0000

We all think we want more control. When our relationships are strained, when the future is uncertain, we think control promises security and peace. The problem is, the more we seek control, the more anxiety it gives us. Ed Stetzer sits down with Sharon Hodde Miller to discuss her book, The Cost of Control: Why We Crave it, the Anxiety it Gives Us and the Real Power God Promises, and the problems we have in seeking control and the real power God has given us in Christ, to exercise influence over ourselves and our lives on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Living like Jesus

Sat, 14 Jun 2025 17:00:00 +0000

There’s never been anyone in history as radical as Jesus. As His followers we are called to be like him. We can live as Jesus did – be radical like He was – because as Christians, Jesus lives in us and wants to live through us. Ed Stetzer will talk with Greg Stier about his book, Radical Like Jesus and how we can put into practice the rhythms, activities and actions that Jesus modeled throughout His life on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How to Share the Good News in a Secular Culture

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 20:59:38 +0000

Secularism has run rife through many of our cities. People look to media, politics and the culture for fulfillment. Ed Stetzer has traveled to London to talk about this issue with Graham Miller and Ben Virgo. They'll talk about the ways to share the good news with a culture that does not know God on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Living and Loving as Jesus Did

Sun, 01 Jun 2025 14:15:38 +0000

How do we get a life of fruitful obedience when we're exhausted, anxious, and busy? Jesus tells and shows us the way in his most famous sermon, The Sermon on the Mount. Ed Stetzer talks with Bryce Hales and Ashley Hales about their Bible study, A Fruitful Life: Discovering Jesus' Invitation in the Sermon on the Mount and how by diving into that sermon, we can explore a life of living and loving as Jesus did on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Weird and Compelling Formation of the Early Church

Sat, 24 May 2025 20:14:45 +0000

Within Roman society, the earliest Christians stood out for the oddness of their beliefs and practices. They worshiped God in strange ways, and practiced religion in a whole new way that would have been viewed as bizarre to other religions at the time. Ed Stetzer talks with Nijay Gupta about his book, Strange Religion: How the First Christians were Weird, Dangerous and Compelling and how these early Christians and how their stories can be an encouragement and hope for us today on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Story of Jesus

Sat, 17 May 2025 08:35:27 +0000

Jesus' life on earth has had the greatest impact on human history than any other. We see his life and story in the four gospels, but the book of Acts takes us further into him impact. Ed Stetzer talks with Doug Huffman about his book, The Story of Jesus Continues and the book of Acts and Jesus' story. They'll also share how studying this book can have a big impact on our own lives on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Living Out the Gospel in Our Communities

Sat, 10 May 2025 18:43:28 +0000

Today’s church finds itself torn between proclaiming the gospel and competing cultural messages. So how do we live out the gospel, to break through the noise of the culture and really penetrate our communities through word and deed? Ed Stetzer talks with Kevin Palau about ways to reach the unchurched around us with the good news that can have a real impact on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Changing the World through Grace

Sat, 03 May 2025 20:35:23 +0000

As believers, we have received unimaginable grace from the Father. Unfortunately, we often separate our spiritual life from our everyday lives. Ed Stetzer talks with Jessup University President John Jackson about how we can partner with the Holy Spirit to step into the fullness of all God and unleash the redemptive presence of Jesus in our homes, workplaces and communities on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Church Matters

Sat, 26 Apr 2025 22:18:20 +0000

Over 40 million Americans have dechurched in the last 25 years alone, and multiple generations have been raised to believe the most spiritual thing they can do is follow God by following their heart - right out of the church. Ed Stetzer talks with Brad Edwards about his book, The Reason for Church: Why the Body of Christ still matters in an age of Anxiety, Division and Radical Individualism, and how the current cultural crisis of loneliness, stress, and anxiety can provide compelling reasons to come back to church on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Theology of Work and Why it Matters to God

Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:17:18 +0000

Work matters to God. Whether you’re a parent, a bus driver, an artist, a doctor or an engineer – God cares about your work. Ed Stetzer talks with Dr. Peter Jacobs and Jessica Tanoesoedibjo in Indonesia about the work they do in the marketplace and how all of our work can be used for God's glory on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Reaching People for Christ: Life on Mission in Indonesia

Sat, 12 Apr 2025 18:33:23 +0000

Do you ever wonder what it's like to be on mission for your faith in a land across the world? Ed Stetzer has traveled to Indonesia and is talking with pastors Michael Chrisdion and Tezar Putra who are reaching the region for Christ on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Understanding the Amazing Grace of Jesus

Sat, 05 Apr 2025 19:35:34 +0000

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 life-changing way on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Sharing Christ with Love and Authenticity

Sat, 29 Mar 2025 19:08:37 +0000

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 and belonging on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Getting Honest with God through Prayer

Sat, 22 Mar 2025 18:38:51 +0000

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 known and fully loved on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Are These the End Times?

Sun, 16 Mar 2025 13:53:07 +0000

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 hope on Ed Stetzer Live.

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The Awesome Beauty of God's Creation

Sun, 09 Mar 2025 01:30:03 +0000

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 presence in the things of this world that are truly awe inspiring on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How the Nicene Creed can Teach Us what it Means to be a Christian

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 15:53:36 +0000

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 becoming faithful witnesses to the way of Jesus on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Trusting God Amidst Life's Struggles

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 23:58:45 +0000

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.

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Breaking Free from Destructive Patterns

Sat, 15 Feb 2025 20:34:56 +0000

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 how we can find healing and hope that can change our lives on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Finding Your Passion to Fulfill God's Purposes

Sat, 08 Feb 2025 21:45:33 +0000

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.

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Deepening Our Understanding of God

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:37:05 +0000

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.

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The Jesus Movement

Sat, 25 Jan 2025 22:51:52 +0000

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.

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The Spiritual Discipline of Praying and Fasting

Sat, 18 Jan 2025 21:34:59 +0000

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 Ed Stetzer Live.

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Mining through the Dead Sea Scrolls

Sat, 11 Jan 2025 21:36:23 +0000

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 an extraordinary library of previously unknown religious writings. These scrolls are now being exhibited at The Ronald Reagan Library. Ed Stetzer will talk with Biola's Dominick Hernandez and The Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation's Melissa Giller about the scrolls and how they offer unprecedented insights into the spiritual and cultural landscape of the Second Temple period on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How Christians Can Bring Hope to People Experiencing Homelessness

Sat, 04 Jan 2025 07:30:00 +0000

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 Christians can help bring hope in the crisis on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Faith at the Movies

Sat, 28 Dec 2024 14:01:11 +0000

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.

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How to Talk about Jesus at Christmas

Sat, 21 Dec 2024 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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How Bonhoeffer's Writings can Affect our Daily Lives

Sun, 15 Dec 2024 03:58:40 +0000

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 on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Apologetics Role in Evangelism

Sun, 08 Dec 2024 00:09:49 +0000

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 news of the gospel on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Remembering Jesus at Christmas

Sat, 30 Nov 2024 21:19:12 +0000

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 this time of year, can help reveal truths from their lives that impact us today on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Yes, Heaven is Real

Sun, 24 Nov 2024 00:04:19 +0000

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.

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Bringing Hope Beyond the Prison Walls

Sat, 16 Nov 2024 18:46:12 +0000

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.

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How to be Friends With People You Disagree with

Sat, 09 Nov 2024 20:52:03 +0000

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 kingdom of God on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How to Talk About Politics Without Losing Your Friends

Sat, 02 Nov 2024 21:36:17 +0000

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, integrity, and unity that will heal our land on Ed Stetzer Live.

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How Do You Go Back to Church after You've Been Hurt There?

Sat, 26 Oct 2024 21:32:34 +0000

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 you've been disappointed by the church on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Will God Keep His Promises? Conquering Doubt

Sat, 19 Oct 2024 23:18:35 +0000

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 even through times of questioning and uncertainty on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Why is Antisemitism Rising?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 19:30:00 +0000

Antisemitic incidents have been rising across the world at a rate unseen since World War II. With the crisis in the Middle East, threats are rising further. Ed Stetzer talks with Moody Bible Institute Academic Dean and Professor of Jewish Studies Dr. Michael Rydelnik about the roots of antisemitism and God's love for Jewish people on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Why We Believe

Sat, 05 Oct 2024 19:35:35 +0000

We all have friends, family or someone special in our lives that we want to share our story of faith with. For each of us, our tale of what brought us to a belief in Christ is uniquely different. Ed Stetzer sits down with world-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud about his book, "Why I Believe: A Pschologist's Thoughts on Suffering, Miracles, Science and Faith" and the details of his own life that led him to his belief in Christ. They'll also talk about the great questions we are often afraid to ask, that also give life great meaning on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Are These the End Times?

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 20:05:15 +0000

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 hope on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Taking the Fear and Confusion out of Studying Revelation

Sat, 21 Sep 2024 20:00:00 +0000

Perhaps no other book of the Bible feels as inaccessible and as intimidating to us as the book of Revelation. The book overflows with images and ideas that can be difficult to understand and hear. Ed Stetzer talks with Jen Wilkin about her new Bible study, Revelation: Eternal King, Everlasting Kingdom, and how we can understand the book and even draw encouragement from its message on Ed Stetzer Live.

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Preparing Your Church for AI

Sat, 14 Sep 2024 20:04:32 +0000

Artificial intelligence is all around us, with uses in medicine, business, transportation and many other things. It also has uses in the church. Ed Stetzer talks with Gloo Ventures Managing Partner Steele Billings about the intersection of faith and this emerging technology and how churches can use it and help their congregations understand it.

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Engaging Jesus and the Gospels with Our Senses

Sat, 07 Sep 2024 20:15:18 +0000

Our physical senses are crucial to gaining knowledge of the world around us. Yet when it comes to Bible reading, we often reduce it to a mere cognitive experience, ignoring the Psalmist's invitation to "taste and see that the Lord is good." Ed Stetzer talks with Biola's Jeannine Hanger about how Jesus, who took on flesh, engaged the senses in his teaching, ministry and interactions with people. They'll talk about the importance of us engaging our senses when reading the Bible to enrich that faith experience.

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Why We Believe

Sat, 31 Aug 2024 20:40:37 +0000

We all have friends, family or someone special in our lives that we want to share our story of faith with. For each of us, our tale of what brought us to a belief in Christ is uniquely different. Ed Stetzer sits down with world-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Dr. Henry Cloud about the details of his own life that led him to his belief in Christ. They'll also talk about the great questions we are often afraid to ask, that also give life great meaning.

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Finding Hope in the Midst of Pain

Sat, 24 Aug 2024 20:49:38 +0000

As believers, we often live in the tension of relying on God in a broken world. For some of us, that can lead us to doubt, as we wonder why God allows us to suffer through suffering and injustice. Ed Stetzer talks with Lisa Victoria Fields about how our emotional pain from our life experiences can often be at the root of our doubt. We'll delve into how wrestling with these ideas can bring us healing and deepen our faith.

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Staying Unified with God and Each Other

Sat, 17 Aug 2024 20:06:52 +0000

As brothers and sisters in Christ, we want to love each other well, but problems inevitably creep in, causing divisions. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Brady Boyd about the effort it takes to stay unified with our spiritual family. They'll talk about Paul's words to the church in a contemporary context with practical challenges to put peaceable unity into action.

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Walking through the Bible

Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:41:50 +0000

Would you like to know more about the Bible? Ed Stetzer will take you on a tour. He'll talk with Carlos Campo and Aaron Ross from the Museum of the Bible in Washington, D.C. They'll talk about the Bible's rich history, the stories of the heroes of faith in the Old and New Testaments and they'll walk through first-century Nazareth, and Jesus' ministry. Join them and discover the impact the Bible has had through the centuries and continues to have today.

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Healing our Racial Divide

Sat, 03 Aug 2024 22:32:26 +0000

The racial divide in our culture continues to make headlines. The good news is that the Bible has a lot to say about how to heal our persistent conflicts concerning race. Ed Stetzer talks with popular Bible teacher and pastor Derwin Gray about God's vision for a reconciled multiethnic family, that reflects his beauty and healing presence in the world.

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Partnering with People with Disabilities in the Church

Sat, 27 Jul 2024 19:59:59 +0000

As believers, our call to reach the world with the gospel supports the idea of a diverse church. But studies show the majority of people with disabilities are unreached by the gospel. And when people with disabilities enter the church, the church often struggles with how to respond. Ed Stetzer talks with Wheaton College's Rochelle Scheuermann about how we can be more welcoming and how people with disabilities can contribute to the congregation.

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Waiting for Wisdom

Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:06:15 +0000

Throughout our lives, we experience countless periods of waiting. Some moments are mere nuisances—others are daunting seasons filled with intense worry and doubt. Ed Stetzer talks with author Mark Vroegop about how to resist the human urge for control and lean on Christ for comfort while we wait for the uncertainties of life to unfold. That waiting can bring both wisdom from God and invaluable peace.

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The Local Church as God's Design

Sat, 13 Jul 2024 20:16:42 +0000

The local church was God’s design. It is his grand idea to display his glory and provide the avenue for his people to flourish as his missionaries to the world. Ed Stetzer talks with Pastor Dean Inserra about how our involvement in church makes us participants in what God has given his people as a gift.

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Restoring Our Identity in Christ

Sat, 06 Jul 2024 20:14:40 +0000

Restoration is one of the basic building-blocks to Christian growth: it affects the way we relate to God, to ourselves, and to others. Ed Stetzer talks with Oxford's Michael Lloyd about how we can take steps to allow God to restore us, shape us and refine us into the people we were made to be. It's then that we can enjoy His presence more fully, live more freely, and reflect His image more closely.

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How Bonhoeffer's Writings Can Affect Our Daily Lives

Sat, 29 Jun 2024 22:45:13 +0000

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 Bonhoeffer's writings on topics like worship, prayer, confession and evangelism, that affect all of us in our daily lives.

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Growth from Weakness

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 21:25:27 +0000

Our culture celebrates strength—and the church does too. Who has the most successful ministry, the largest congregation, or the godliest family? Ed Stetzer talks with Eric Schumacher about how the Bible reveals the central role human frailty plays in the redemption story. From Genesis to Revelation, God’s power is made perfect when people are at their weakest... because that's when we allow ourselves to draw closer to Him.

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God's Design for Families

Sat, 15 Jun 2024 21:25:48 +0000

It's Father's Day weekend. For believers, it's a time to celebrate the ideals of fatherhood set forth in scripture. Ed Stetzer sits down with Brad Wilcox for a discussion about God's design for families and how our kids and communities flourish when the state of our family unions are strong.

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