Livin' The Bream Podcast

Theology isn't just for academics, and Lisa Harper is here to explain why!

Bestselling author and Bible teacher Lisa Harper introduces her new book, Theology for the Rest of Us: A User-Friendly Guide to Super Cool, Really Transformational Stuff about God and Why It Matters. She takes some of the most intimidating theological concepts and unpacks them into digestible, user-friendly truths that spark authentic intimacy with Jesus and help you navigate life’s biggest questions.

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Pastor, bestselling author, and revivalist Samuel Rodriguez analyzes key takeaways from his book, Goliath Never Wins: 5 Rock-Solid Strategies for Slaying Your Giants.

From rediscovering your identity to leading with integrity and innovation, Pastor Sam shares faith-driven advice to help you stop living in fear and step into your purpose. He reveals the daily routine that transformed his spiritual life and how handling adversity opened many doors. 

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First Baptist Church Senior pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress dives into his new book, Divine Invasions: Experiencing God's Miracles in Your Life Today. He shares a joyful, biblically rich look at how heaven touches earth.

From divine protection to miraculous healing, Pastor Jeffress shares four ways God shows up and why a "no" or "wait" from the Lord might be the sweetest blessing of all.  

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As the nation marks 25 years since the September 11th terror attacks, Shannon sits down with Frank Siller, Chairman, CEO, and co-founder of the ‘Tunnel to Towers Foundation’.

Frank shares the emotional story behind his new book, ‘Let Us Do Good’, tracing the origins of the foundation back to the ultimate sacrifice made by his younger brother, firefighter Stephen Siller, on 9/11.

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Are anxiety and overthinking draining your peace? New York Times bestselling author Lysa TerKeurst shares how trying to fix others and control every outcome leads to total exhaustion. She introduces her new book, Making Peace with What I Can't Control, a great read for someone looking to unpack the roots of overthinking. Plus, Lysa highlights some practical, scriptural steps to surrender outcomes to God for lasting relief.

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Author of the new book, Freely Sober: Rethinking Alcohol Through the Lens of Faith, Ericka Andersen shares a candid, soulful heart-to-heart on breaking free from alcohol. She opens up about her own winding journey toward sobriety, gently unraveling the shame, legalism, and gray areas that so often keep people trapped in silent cycles.

Ericka illuminates how embracing honest vulnerability, family transparency, and God's unconditional grace offers a joyful path to true freedom.

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Can joy and pain truly coexist?

Author, speaker, and founder of the women's ministry Broken Crayons Still Color, Toni Collier opens up about single motherhood, divorce, and learning to embrace life’s toughest seasons. She shares how her international ministry helps women process deep struggles to find real, lasting hope.

Toni also dives into her podcast, Unshakable Moxie, where she interviews inspiring women, from Joni Eareckson Tada to Food Network stars, to explore how faith and true grit keep us moving forward.

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Author of The Digital Delusion, Jared Cooney Horvath discusses the negative impact of technology on children's learning and development. He weighs the advantages of banning smartphones in schools and highlights the positive results on student performance.

Jared explains why tech usage often fails to benefit students and shares practical ways teachers can drive progress, including the power of simple pen-and-paper methods.

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What happens when a custom t-shirt, an adorable yellow lab named Brando, and a simple leap of faith hit the pavement?

After losing his job during the COVID-19 pandemic, Author Mark Buckley took a chance on a dream and began walking the beach offering simple prayers, a friendly ear, and a little tail-wagging joy to total strangers.

Mark shares his inspiring book, Stories from the Strand: Do You Need Prayer?  He describes how he took bold steps to help others connect with their faith and some of the strangers he's shaped along the way. 

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Pastor Lucado shares how life's challenges, trials, and "boot camps" serve as training grounds to build faith and deeper reliance on God.

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